Join Lucky Newt, Amelia Axolotl, and Murphy Mudpuppy on a vibrant, platforming adventure to stop the evil Salazar from stealing the legendary 5 Leaf Clover and taking over their home.

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Planned Release Date: November 2028

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About This Game

Lucky Newt: The Next Big 3D Platformer Has Arrived!

Join Lucky Newt on a twisting 3D adventure! 

Salazar has taken over your home the Luckypad Lagoon! The evil giant salamander Salazar has resurrected, and he’s after the mythical 5 Leaf Clover, the most powerful lucky charm in existence.

It’s up to this team of amphibians to stop him and save their home. Join Nedley Newt and his two siblings, Amelia Axolotl and Murphy Mudpuppy, on a colorful, heartfelt journey through the magical Luckypad Lagoon, a world teetering on the brink of disaster.

Use their incredible new lucky powers to defy gravity with just a step of their foot, they can stick to walls like a magnet, exploring new paths and taking down fearsome foes like never before seen!

A Platforming Adventure for All Ages!

Play this adventure filled with clever mechanics, hidden secrets, and unforgettable characters. Whether you’re a seasoned platforming fan or a newcomer, Lucky Newt is a fresh take on a beloved genre.

Core Features:

Wall Walking!
Run up to a wall and with a single step stick to it like a magnet! Use this move to scale new heights and reach new areas and terrible foes like never before!

Tail Spin!
Use the Tail Spin! A quick, twirling attack to swat away enemies or gain extra distance mid-air. Mastering this move lets you chain jumps together, reach hidden platforms, and stay safe while exploring the world.

Expansive Worlds!

Lucky Newt features expansive, interconnected worlds inspired by classics like classic 3D platformers. Each level is a large, open environment filled with secrets, platforming challenges, and characters to interact with encouraging exploration and rewarding curiosity.

Charms!
Discover powerful lucky items that boost your abilities and help in battles against Salazar’s minions. Each charm offers unique powers that can turn the tide in your favor.

Penny

The main collectible currency in the game. You can find them everywhere, dropped by enemies, earned from puzzles, and collected through exploration. You use Lucky Pennies to increase your luck to unlock charms at the Wishing Well. You will always feel rewarded, as Pennies are constantly useful for progression and upgrading!

Lucky Clovers

Your blue gloves require a steady supply of lucky charms to keep you walking on the walls. Luckily, they seem to be plentiful, although some are harder to find than others. Can you find all the secret clovers hidden in this Small World?

Horseshoes

  • Fire Horseshoe - Spit fire to attack enemies and light up dark areas, resist heat, and fire enemies.

  • Aqua Horseshoe - Jet through the water, dash to attack enemies head on, belly surf or run on top of the water.

  • Electric Horseshoe - Spit Lightning ball that once hit the ground chains the damage between enemies depending on how close they are in a circle radius. Hover in the air by shooting lightning from Nedley's feet.

  • Luminous Horseshoe - Glow in the dark, spit sticky poison to trap enemies in their path.

  • Bronze Horseshoe - Ram into enemies, pick up enemies and throw them, dig underground.

Lucky Rabbit’s Foot

A charm imbued with pure luck. Grants the ability 'Lucky Reflex' slowing down time briefly when danger is near or for precise jumps. Used in skill-based challenge trials and unlocking advanced costumes.

Ladybug

The rarest and most powerful charm. Grants the ability to fly for an extended period. Used to access secret, high-difficulty zones and challenges. Fly Length is dependent on how many Lucky Clovers you have acquired!

Acorn

A mystical acorn that temporarily makes you invincible and gives you the power to grow vines from the ground to walk up anywhere. Collect 5 in a world to increase your health bar, get all 5 in every world to unlock the Charm.

Collect them all and harness the full luck of the lagoon!

Be a Part of the Journey!

Lucky Newt (Playtest) is just the beginning. Your support and feedback will help shape the future of this world and the characters that live in it!

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
    • Memory: 8 RAM GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 (4 GB VRAM)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16 RAM GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 SSD storage GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 11 Big Sur
    • Processor: Apple M1 / Intel Core i5 (quad-core)
    • Memory: 8 RAM GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M1 GPU / AMD Radeon Pro 560X (2 GB VRAM)
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later
    • Processor: Apple M1 Pro / Intel Core i7 (quad-core or better)
    • Memory: 16 RAM GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M1 Pro GPU / AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT or better
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 SSD storage GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
    • Memory: 8 RAM GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 (4 GB VRAM)
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Sound Card: OpenAL-compatible
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or better
    • Memory: 16 RAM GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) with Vulkan support
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Sound Card: OpenAL-compatible