• Updated CPUID module to improve compatibility with latest hardware.

Hey everyone!

Alice here again for this little status update whilst the rest of the team are still recovering from Gamescom and working hard on 1.0. Let’s jump right in :)

As mentioned in our last devlog and across socials, the tobspr team was at Gamescom last weekend. They manned the stand in the Indie Arena Booth, where so many of you visited and had a go at shapez 2. It was a massive motivation boost to hear your positive comments and compliments about the game, as well as getting some much-appreciated feedback on where we can improve.

You also seemed to love the merch we had to give away (you could have at least left some for me…). We had 500 stickers, 300 pins, and 200 keychains and you guys snapped them all up like they were going out of fashion. So, one of our biggest learnings for next year is to triple the amount of merch we have on offer…

Also, people LOVED the magnets. Stay tuned, because although these aren’t available to order yet, they will be soon! We've now got a newsletter you can sign up for below, where we'll be keeping you updated when the magnets are ready. We expect them to sell out fast, given the interest you guys have shown so far.

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Check out some snaps the team took:

I teased this in the last devlog (just couldn’t hold my excitement), but we were waiting on the HQ video to share it fully with you.

A few weeks ago, something wild happened: shapez 2 was performed by a full symphony orchestra!

We teamed up with Dyson Sphere Program for their Cosmic Harmony of Light and Strings over at the Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall. The fact a whole live orchestra learned and played one of our OST tracks still blows my mind. It’s one thing to hear a cool piece of music in game (thanks to Peppsen for putting it together), it’s another level to hear it with live instruments in a concert hall with an audience.

Check it out here:

Of course, the team is still hard at work on the 1.0 update. Here are some updates for you.

One of the main, most exciting things we’re bringing to 1.0 is the new game mode (currently called ‘Factory Mode’). Basically, it focuses on building huge, permanent factories, in contrast to the current mode where the build > demolish > rebuild mechanic takes precedent. This is something that’s been requested the most above all else, and we’re super excited about what we’ve got so far. It’s progressing well, but there’s still a lot to be done. We hope to get some beta builds out soon for early testing.

As a little teaser, here’s some WIP footage of the rocket animations (pls don’t tell Max I’ve shared this):

We’ve mentioned this previously, but ICYMI: 1.0 will have modding support! After gathering feedback from our community, mods will use the Steam workshop. If everything goes to plan, we’re hoping we can do some sort of closed beta around October.

We’re considering holding a modding contest with prizes up for grabs - let us know if this is something you’d be interested in.

Taking in your feedback on achievements (as well as a pretty rigorous in-house approval process), we’ve got a decent shortlist and we’re making good progress with the technical implementation.

Now for a bit of disappointing news I’m afraid. I know we’ve said previously that we aimed to release 1.0 in November this year, but that’s looking more and more unlikely. We want to make a game that’s worth the 1.0 label, and we just don’t feel it’s up to par yet. Especially with the new game mode - this has to be worth the wait.

Whilst we can’t give a definitive date yet, we’re now aiming for somewhere around early April 2026. Of course we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

That’s all for now. Thanks for reading, and I’ll catch ya in the next one.

- Alice & the tobspr team

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In Blitz, September is packed with action! Just keep grabbing those rewards. One of them will be yours just for staying active all month! Which one? That’s your call. 

Earn Pins in September and swap them for one of three tanks: the FV201 (A45), Škoda T 27, or Kpz. Pr.68 (P). Don't miss a single event this month to collect as many Pins as possible and add a tank to your collection!

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The third episode of the METAL EDEN CHRONICLES series focuses on METAL EDEN’s main character – ASKA.

Reborn as an advanced hyper unit, ASKA was created to protect the Citizens. Haunted by fragmented memories, bound by duty, and driven by hope, ASKA fights a relentless war against the ENGINEERS to liberate humanity.

METAL EDEN immerses you in an adrenaline-fueled sci-fi FPS that fuses fast-paced combat, cybernetic parkour, and an intricately crafted narrative world, where humanity's consciousness has transcended the body.

METAL EDEN releases on September 2

Gamescom was an unforgettable milestone for Blind Descent! Presented at the META Publishing booth, the game drew the attention of players and journalists alike. Representing Pokuch, our CEO Emrehan had the chance to personally introduce the game, share its vision, and feel the excitement around our Martian survival experience.

Here are his thoughts and impressions from the event 👇

I had an incredible time at Gamescom, my first, and it delivered both personally and for the project.

I was at the META Publishing booth representing Pokuch, introducing Blind Descent to journalists alongside Alexander Pankov and Ilya Grabelnikov. We fielded lots of excellent questions, and the energy was amazing. The feedback was especially strong on our survival mechanics and the game’s art direction. We also shared our longer-term vision, which sparked a lot of interest.

After the B2B days, I met with Ilya and Alexander to review everything we heard, both from playtests and the show. We grasped a ton of notes that will help shape our next steps. I’m excited to wrap up the analysis and keep building a game everyone’s excited about.

It was also a joy to connect with more people from our publisher, META Publishing, such a welcoming team, and with the wonderful folks at Emotion Spark Studio. On the last B2B day we had a small get-together; I might have had one drink too many and almost ordered an Uber from Köln to İstanbul. Huge thanks to my META Publishing friends for steering me back to the hotel 😅.

Already missing the buzz of the show—and very excited for what’s next!

The café doors are open once again.

The Coffee Talk Tokyo Demo V2 is now live, serving up new things:

• Day 1 in full – experience the entire first night in Tokyo
• A sneak peek of Day 2 – a glimpse of what’s brewing next
• Expanded language support – now fully localized in 9 languages: English, Japanese, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean
• Available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox
(Nintendo Switch demo is planned for a later date)

Set in a neon-lit Tokyo summer, Coffee Talk Tokyo is a cozy narrative adventure where humans and fantastical beings gather to share their stories. As the barista, you’ll brew drinks to warm their hearts and guide their conversations through meaningful choices.

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The Demo V2 is free to play starting now. Download it, take your first sip of what’s next, and don’t forget to add Coffee Talk Tokyo to your wishlist to stay updated.

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