Hello!

Garden Galaxy's Summer Update is here 🌞
Discover over 30 new items and get creative with 2 new sets!



Notable New Items
Avoid these spoilers if you'd prefer to find everything yourself!

• Glowing Mushroom: adds a glowing spore environment effect.
  
• Message in a bottle: contains messages that display stats of your game.
  
• Net: collects random items over time while placed in water.
  
• Tortoises!

• Now with less scrolling! Quickly jump to a set by clicking on its coin at the top.
  
  
  
• The Collection screen can also be opened/closed using the Tab key.
  
• Undiscovered secret items now have hints on how to find them.

• Settings: added an option to change the Anti-Aliasing quality.
  
• Settings: added options to disable Bloom and SSAO.
  
• Added 2 set completion achievements.

• Fixed a rare softlock where The Pot could not be moved or used after selling items.
  
• Fixed an issue where larger items would get moved with nearby items.
  
• Fixed smaller items being unselectable after being placed onto certain water tiles.
  
• Fixed an issue where items could not be moved if the camera was moving.
  
• Fixed various items blocking the selection of other items behind.

Here's the changelog for the latest test build available right now on the test branch (check out the next chapter to try it).

• Added more room layouts

• Made enemies more defensive
  
• Made enemies less sensitive to sounds happening in other storeys
  
• Melee enemies now avoid camping too close to closed doors (avoids kick stun)
  
• Improved the sniper rifle shot sound effects

• Fixed enemies sometimes moving to the same position
  
• Fixed double click on a character advancing the timeline to the next waypoint instead of the closest one
  
• Fixed some doors having tiny holes allowing the player to throw grenades without opening them

In the Steam client, right-click on the game from your library and select "Properties".
Select the "BETAS" tab.
Select the "test" branch listed in the dropdown menu under "Select the beta you would like to opt into".



The game then should automatically update to the test version.

To switch back to the public branch, just select "None" in the betas dropdown.

Yo, senpai!

Thanks to you, LET IT DIE has reached 8 million downloads worldwide! To commemorate this crazy achievement, I will be hosting a stupendous celebration! I hope you all keep supporting LET IT DIE in the future too!

1. New Remodeling Items Added!
Deck out the Waiting Room with a new free item!
Celebrate 8 million downloads in style with Promotion Poster MEIJIN!



※The item will be available indefinitely once the event begins.
※The item can be accessed by going to the Metro Front,
Selecting Waiting Room, then choosing the Remodel option.

2. Ultra-sick Login Bonuses!
Event Period: 6/26/2023 (Post Maintenance) – 7/27/2023 02:59 (PDT)

Goretical daily login bonuses will be available throughout the celebration! For a full month, players will receive deluxe items every day! This is a great opportunity to power up your gear and blow away the Haters!

Additional info and details: https://www.letitdiethegame.com/news.html#/6781/


3. Introducing New Quests to Commemorate 8 Million Downloads!
Event Periods:
6/26/2023 (Post maintenance) – 7/27/2023 2:59 (PDT)

New quests will be available to celebrate 8 million downloads!
Rewards include a blueprint for a new head armor, the Momoko Yamada Head 1! In addition, the Yes Knife and No Knife are also returning!



Additional info and details: https://www.letitdiethegame.com/news.html#/6781/


How to Accept Quests: Use the Superscope 703 in your Waiting Room or enter the Vanishing Point (fountain) in the center of your Waiting Room and talk to Naomi Detox at the Hated Arcade counter to accept quests.

* You can request up to 10 quests at the same time.

* Please do not cancel quests until you clear their conditions.

※ Storage space inside the Reward Box is limited. If the number of items in your Reward Box exceeds the maximum number of available storage slots, you will need to remove some items from your Reward Box in order to receive new items.

4. Two All 4★ and 5★ MushFests!



“Oh-ho! Happy! Happy days! So excited!”

Event Periods:
6/29/2023 19:00 – 7/3/2023 18:59 (PDT)
7/13/2023 19:00 – 7/17/2023 18:59 (PDT)

As part of LET IT DIE’s 8 Million Downloads Celebration event, Momoko is serving up some surprises out of this world!

Not once but TWICE, Momoko will be dishing up ONLY 4★ and 5★ Skill Decals in her Primo Stews!

But wait, there's more! Ultimate Fighter's Return, a 5★ decal previously only available from the 3rd and 4th anniversary events, will be will be possible to obtain during both Mushfests!



Be sure to visit the Mushroom Club in your Waiting Room during the event periods listed above to see what’s brewing!

NOTE:
* Momoko’s Mushfest only applies to Stews purchased using Death Metals
* For more details, please view the lineup at the Mushroom Club during the event periods.

5. 50% Off Sale at Vending Machine “HERNIA”!
Event Period: 6/26/2023 (Post maintenance) – 7/27/2023 2:59 (PDT)

During the event period, mushrooms and materials sold at Vending Machine "Hernia" will be 50% off! Use this chance to level up your gear fast!



6. Earn 3x the Bloodnium in TENGOKU Areas!
Event Period: 6/26/2023 (Post Maintenance) – 7/27/2023 (Maintenance Begins)

During this period, the amount of Bloodnium that can be obtained by defeating Enemies that appear in the “Tengoku” area will be tripled.



※Items such as “Splattershroom” are not included.


7. 3 Free Continues Per Day!
Event Period: 6/26/2023 (Post Maintenance) – 7/27/2023 02:59 (PDT)

Don’t worry if you accidentally kill yourself (or get stabbed, bludgeoned, sliced in half, etc.) while climbing the Tower of Barbs. For a limited time only, you get three free continues per day to keep on climbing! Your death count resets every day at 03:00 (PDT).



8. FREE Dustin on Tengoku Boss Floors!
Event Period: 6/26/2023 (Post Maintenance) – 7/27/2023 (Maintenance Begins)

During the event, all Dustin units on Tengoku boss floors (55F, 60F, 65F, etc.) will change from Dustin 5 to Dustin TD. Smash your way through Tengoku without worrying about filling up your inventory!

DustinTD

9. Welcome Bonus for New Players!
Event Period: 6/26/2023 (Post Maintenance) – 7/27/2023 02:59 (PDT)



During the event period, all players who register a new LET IT DIE account on either PlayStation 4 or Steam (PC) will receive the items listed below! These gifts come in addition to the exciting daily rewards that all players will receive throughout the 8 Million Downloads Celebration! If you’ve been waiting to join the fun – or know someone who has the guts to challenge the Tower of Barbs – now is a great time to jump in and get crazy! All newly registered players will receive:

Masamune Blade TDM blueprint
Death Metal x 20
40,000 Kill Coins x 5
Golden Bird x 5
1-Day Express Pass x 5
Vampire Skill Decal (normal) x 1
Giant Killing Skill Decal (normal) x 1
Barbarian Skill Decal (normal) x 1

※ Storage space inside the Reward Box is limited. If the number of items in your Reward Box exceeds the maximum number of available storage slots, you will need to remove some items from your Reward Box in order to receive new items.



Senpai! We're going all-out, no holding back this time, you know? You betcha, we're super pumped! You're the star of this show and we owe all our success to ya! So get ready, because it's time to throw one heck of a shindig! LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!

※Please note that event duration and content may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

We recently launched a brand new cinematic story trailer, in which we witness the armed forces of CYGNI preparing for their last stand against unknown alien forces! With this latest exciting insight into CYGNI: All Guns Blazing’s world, there’s no better time than now to dive deeper into the game’s plot… without any spoilers, of course!



CYGNI, THE MYSTERIOUS PLANET.

Planet CYGNI holds a unique secret. Within its barren landscapes, humans have stumbled upon the remnants of an ancient alien civilization. These ruins, brimming with advanced technology, have become the lifeblood of the colony. The scavenging of these artefacts has propelled human society forward, allowing for incredible advancements in technology and power.

In CYGNI: All Guns Blazing, you’ll be able to see this incredible technology in action, wielded by both the Orca you pilot, and by the humans that fight alongside you. Unfortunately for the humans, the alien entities boast some incredible technological power themselves…



ALIEN AWAKENING!

Encamped within the remains of a long-lost civilization on the planet CYGNI, a human colony is decimated by a surprise attack from a powerful, biomechanical alien race that emerges from the depths of the planet. They may be the original inhabitants of CYGNI and have come to reclaim their ancestral land!

These aliens are powerful and numerous, with some being truly ginormous in scale. This is a war in which humanity is truly battling against the odds. Can survival even be possible?



THE FIGHT FOR HUMANITY

As Ava - a pilot in the "Air force" division of the CYGNI Armed Forces - you embody the indomitable spirit of resilience and courage. The force you belong to has multiple “Aircraft carriers” to help deal with the alien threat, with your squadron being on carrier “41”, also known as “Leviathan”.

However, help is limited. With reinforcements being too far off to help, and Ava being one of the last pilots remaining in the fleet, you are the first and last line of air defence against the unyielding alien bombardment. Ultimately, the fate of humanity rests in the hands of the armed forces of CYGNI



Only YOU have the power to shape how this story continues.

Follow the CYGNI social channels on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest news and info on the game as it hits. Be sure to drop us a message and let us know if you’re excited for the game!

We've got some big news for you! We have partnered with Wizz Air, the most popular and well-known airline in Europe.



A Brief Yet Remarkable History

Back in June 2003, a visionary plan took shape—the creation of Wizz Air. Under the leadership of József Váradi, the esteemed CEO, a dynamic team of six individuals with extensive experience in the aviation industry and notable successes across various sectors joined forces. Within an impressive three months, Wizz Air was registered and ready to take flight. Allow us to introduce you to Wizz Air, a Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. With an extensive network connecting numerous cities across Europe, as well as select destinations in North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, Wizz Air has truly made its mark.



A Cutting-Edge Fleet

Wizz Air boasts a strong sense of pride in its fleet management, maintaining a youthful and efficient collection of aircraft exclusively from the esteemed A320 family by Airbus. This exceptional fleet comprises the reliable A320s and A321s models. Now, prepare yourself for an incredible opportunity in the captivating world of AirportSim game. As a ground handler, you'll have the unique chance to service the impressive Airbus A320 NEO.



Fueling Exceptional Gaming Experiences through Successful Partnerships

Wizz Air, alongside our other esteemed partners, plays a pivotal role in shaping the development of our extraordinary ground crew simulator, AirportSim. With their invaluable support and collaboration, we are able to create a gaming experience of the utmost quality, meticulously reproducing aircraft and vehicles for our players. It is important to highlight that achieving such high standards is no easy feat. We subject our creations to rigorous quality tests, ensuring that only the very best reaches the market.

But wait, there's more!

It’s not the last of our partnerships! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements.
Prepare yourself for a thrilling adventure as Wizz Air and AirportSim pave the way for an unforgettable gaming journey.

| Read more about our partnerships:

🔹 Atlantic Airways
🔸 TLD
🔹 Truckstop Radio
🔸 Goldhofer
🔹 Enter Air
🔸 Warsaw Chopin Airport
🔹 Welcome Airport Services
🔸 Airbus

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Greetings from the Chimera Studio!

Today, we would like to discuss the real-time combat system in Songs of Silence: touching on battles, army management, perks, and formations. Each of these topics could be an article, so we will only briefly cover them today and will provide more detailed information in future posts. This is a series of articles, so make sure you don't miss the future ones ;) by following us on Steam, Twitter, and Discord.

Before you start reading, check the previous dev. diary pieces to learn more about Songs of Silence, and don’t forget to Wishlist and Follow our game on Steam!



* 1000 Kingdoms faction army VS Mixed neutral army

In our game, we want to ensure that players are empowered to focus on important strategic decisions without being bogged down by tedious tasks. To accomplish this goal, the game flow in Songs of Silence has been optimized for speed and efficiency, with turns progressing rapidly from the beginning to the endgame.

To this end, we wanted to create cinematic battles which are fun to watch, have enough depth for positioning and unit interactions to matter but can be completed in around one minute.

To complete a campaign map, players need to fight plenty of battles. Making them short and sweet was a key goal to achieving our game’s tagline: “Complete a map in a single evening”.



* Rose Knight neutral unit portrait

To keep these battles exciting, we've designed a massive roster of diverse units, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Some are tied to specific factions, while others belong to a vast “neutral” pool, and can be recruited by anyone under the right circumstances.

All units have their own unique rules, called “perks”, but they also have tags, such as “Knight”, “Starborn”, or “Monster”. Creating strong synergies between units and heroes is important to excel in the game while devising ways to outmaneuver rival armies.


* Units perks

Heroes also have their pool of cards to further influence battles. A High Lord’s “Knightly Charge” card allows knight and cavalry-type units to smash across the battlefield and is most effective with mounted army builds.
Read the previous dev.diary article to learn more about the cards in Songs of Silence.



* Army management & formation

A significant factor in winning battles is the formation of your armies. Placing units in different positions can have a massive impact on the battle outcome. Preparing and adjusting your formations beforehand is crucial to achieve success since they cannot be changed once the fight begins.



* Knightly Charge Battle card effect

Once the battle starts, you can use Battle Cards to manage your forces, call for reinforcements or defend your units to gain the upper hand on the battlefield. Among the most influential Battle Cards in the game are Movement cards that provide precise control over unit positioning, and they come in a wide variety.

TACTICAL PAUSE & WINNING CONDITIONS

Will we implement it in Songs of Silence? Yes, in single-player mode, you can always hit the pause button to make strategic decisions without feeling rushed.
The battle ends when one side is destroyed, or an army’s morale breaks down, and one of the armies retreats.


* Victory screen

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That’s it for now! As we said initially, the combat system is a big topic, and we’d love to tell you more in the next update.
If you have any comments or questions, leave a thumbs up and a message below. And don’t forget to follow Songs of Silence on Reddit, Twitter, and Discord.

In #PeppaPigWorldAdventures, your little ones will join Madam Gazelle and their furry friends to celebrate International Day and begin their globe-trotting adventure.
OINKTASTIC! 🐷🌏🎮

Hi, Contaminated Creators!

Do you feel a chill? It's the Scenarios.

Just a Cold... by JJinurfack1 - When has a Cold ever hurt anyone?
Rise of the Seerks by Techno_Byter - An Alien plague with a twist!
Fairly Accurate Rage Virus by sparringboy217 - 28 minutes later, you'll be hooked
I hear you like to mutate. by dukecorbin50 - We are the future, Charles. Not them. They no longer matter.
Disaster Versus Neurax by infinityhaqq - Stop the Neurax infected humans!

Have we missed an awesome Scenario? Drop a link in the comments!

Jealous of the creators that made this month’s list? You should be! Why not create a scenario of your own on the Plague Inc: Evolved Scenario Creator today? You might just make it next time…

As always, stay healthy!

There are now more than 1000 Custom Scenarios across Steam and Mobile, it's incredible!

Here are some of the most popular ones this month!

Reverse Rollout by Morgân von Brylân
"What if it was easy to roll initiatives out in remote zones, but hard everywhere else?
This mod removes urban and rural outreach, but greatly boosts remote outreach."

Work remotely.

Cache Salvation by 9thCore
"Several of our high-value weapons and equipment are stored far from the frontlines. While we were too focused on the counter-attack, they have managed to sneak in and take control of our valuable areas."

Protect valuable weapons caches in this military-focused scenario.

Development Minister by Wobblore
"The Development Minister, rollout of initiatives unsupervised causes alot of corruption risk, so, you have to deploy multiple experts to rollout initiatives, and this initiatives rollout will be free and Experts cover neighboring zones.

Balance corruption risk, hostility, and initiatives rollout."

An expert focused government.

Remade Civil Servant by Wobblore
"You know, even though the Civil Servant is the vanilla pick, how about we change that?, added new initiatives that fit the Civil Servant!

It's not much, but it's something."

What if the Civil Servant was more than a reliable pair of hands?

Area 51 Raid by oconnor.riley
"September 2019 Area 51 Is Going To Be Raided You Dont Have A Choice As Area 51s Commander You Must Build Infrastructure BTW... PRAISE PRAVUS Lowl lowl lowl lowl lol lowl (find the fake lowl) You Are A Fort Manager And You Must Construct A Grand Deffense And Hold The Line"

Don't let your memes be dreams.

Thanks to all the creators! Got a favourite scenario we missed? Leave it in the comments!

Be sure to join some of the creators on Discord to chat about scenario creation and we'll see you next time!

The Ndemic Creations Team

We are thrilled to share with you this DevDiary on a topic near and dear to our heart - the Guns of Jagged Alliance 3! We'll go over the types of weapons, how they fit into the overall gameplay and how we managed to represent the look and feel in the game itself.

View the full article Here