Hey Doods,

We've released an update for Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless to address crashing and performance.

• Fixes to text errors.
  
• Fixes a crash that can occur during votes in the Dark Assembly.
  
• Reload the characters when returning to base after a reincarnation, to avoid outdated stats/levels appearing.

We've also provided a couple previous versions under the Beta branch functionality on Steam.

Please continue to discuss issues you may have in our Troubleshooting forum.

Thank you for all of the feedback so far.

Small menu fixes:

• after selecting the device in Select device dialog, the player is also automatically selected (you do not have to select the tick confirmation button underneath the device)
  
• extra id number in device selection, to differentiate between multiple devices of same model. (eg. for 2 xbox gamepads it used to be: XInput Gamepad and XInput Gamepad, now it will be XInput Gamepad 1 and XInput Gamepad 2)

1. Modify some UI.
2.Adjust the game balance.
3. Add a set of costumes for Panda Girl.
4. Add a new rabbit girl.

The Playtest will be
Ends on November 10, 2023.

• General crash and progress blocker fixes.
  
• Achievement Tracking Fixes: Any that have not been rewarded previously just require reloading save file for them to grant.

Dear players,
Starting on November 2 at 03:00 (UTC), we will be carrying out maintenance on NARAKA: BLADEPOINT servers. There is no need to log out during this time, and you can continue to play normally while the servers are being updated.
The details for this update are as follows:


I. Limited-time Event: The Enlightening Key
Event Duration: From November 2, 2023 at 03:00 (UTC) to November 15, 2023 at 20:00 (UTC).
Event Rules:
1. By completing Daily Quests, players can obtain Hadi's Token: Cog with an additional chance to obtain one of the following rewards: Tae, Spectral Silk, Regular Treasure Choice Gift, Hero Coin, Legendary Outfit Trial Card, Pioneer Coin.
2. The mechanical arm has 4 parts that need to be repaired by the corresponding Cogs. You can claim corresponding rewards as you progress in repairing the 4 parts.
3. Each day, you can help a player obtain a Cog (by tapping the "Share Hadi Cog" in your Contact List, selecting a Cog, and confirming to share it).


I.New Packs

1. Added the Yoto Hime exclusive Pack [Flame of Truth], which contains the Yoto Hime exclusive Legendary Collection Outfit [Flame of Truth] and the Greatsword Legendary Weapon Skin [Scarlet Cloud Blade]. Standard price: 4,200 Gold; Now: 2,880 Gold.
2. Added the Yoto Hime exclusive Pack [Void Ablaze], which contains the Yoto Hime exclusive Legendary Accessory [Flamed Figurine] (Unlock it to get a new appearance for Yoto Hime's ultimate, 'Demon Blade'), and the Yoto Hime exclusive Legendary Accessory [Origami·Blade] (Unlock it to get a new appearance for Yoto Hime's skill "Flying Edge"). Standard price: 7,200 Gold; Now: 4,850 Gold.
II. New Discounts
1. Newly added Fan Legendary Skin [Udumbara]. Standard price: 1,500 Gold; Now: 1,250 Gold.
2. Newly added Yoto Hime Legendary Background [Gilded Tower]. Standard price: 600 Gold; Now: 450 Gold.
3. Newly added Yoto Hime Legendary Base [Verdant Pipa]. Standard price: 1,200 Gold; Now: 900 Gold.
4. Newly added Yoto Hime Legendary Collection Outfit [Flame of Truth]. Standard price: 2,400 Gold; Now: 1,700 Gold.
5. Newly added Greatsword Legendary Weapon Skin [Scarlet Cloud Blade]. Standard price: 1,800 Gold; Now: 1,500 Gold.
6. Newly added Yoto Hime Legendary Accessory [Flamed Figurine], unlock it to get a new appearance for Yoto Hime's ultimate, "Demon Blade". Standard price: 4,800 Gold; Now: 3,200 Gold.
7. Newly added Yoto Hime Legendary Accessory [Origami·Blade], unlock it to get a new appearance for Yoto Hime's skill "Flying Edge". Standard price: 2,400 Gold; Now: 1,850 Gold.
8. Yoto Hime Epic Pose [Free Spirit]. Standard price: 500 Gold; Now: 400 Gold.
III. Discounts End
1. Fan Legendary Weapon Skin [Iron Feathers] has returned to its standard price of 1,500 Gold.
IV. Removed from Shop
As our crossover event with NieR comes to a close, all crossover-related products will no longer be sold starting on November 2, 2023 at 03:00 (UTC), including:
[Automata·2B], [Automata·9S], [Automata·A2], [Replicant·Kainé], [Replicant·Nier] and all related Packs, Outfits, Hairstyles, Weapon Skins, Accessories, Team Stats Screen cosmetics, etc.
At the same time, [Star - 2P], which could previously be acquired through Mythic Treasures, can no longer be acquired. Players that already own [Star - 2P] will not be affected.


I. Weapon-related Bugs
1. Fixed the issue where the Fan's skill [Fan's Curve] could trigger the Nunchucks' [Horizontal Block Backfire].

Greetings Blockheads
A quick update regarding Beta Testing and release.
We will be postponing the next phase of Beta Testing until later next year, which obviously also means release won't be this year.
At the moment I can't give you any more specifics as to when the next testing phase will happen, or what we've been working on, but we will let you know as soon as we are able to.
Beta testing is still open for applications, so if you have't applied already, then you can still do so over on the store page here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551810/Block_N_Load_2/

With this update we have made corrections to our playable tutorial.

Experience a revamped AI with superior decision-making skills, an influx of new in-game events and anomalies for an unpredictable galaxy. Enjoy improved multilingual support, refined multiplayer stability, and balanced gameplay mechanics. Plus, embrace a reimagined user interface with community-requested quality-of-life updates.

• Updated A.I decision making intelligence - The A.I is now better aware of its surroundings and resources and how best to use them.
  
• New Events and Anomalies - A variety of new in-game events (examples: The Grammar Enforcer, The Specter's Grasp, Broken Teleporter) survey results and anomalies have been added to the game.
  
• Improved Translations for All Languages - Supported subtitles for intro movies in French and English , better grammatical accuracy for AlienGPT, more accurate image matching for AlienGPT based on player prompts in Chinese, numerous typo fixes and a more focused German text update.
  
• Optimized Multiplayer - Resolved multiple desync issues, crashes, increased stability, resolved stuck turns when re-authenticating with the platform in mid-game.
  
• Rebalances on Influence, planetary/orbital improvements and Pollution Mechanics
  
• A variety of U.I updates based on community QOL requests - Added a new "Your Civilization" tab to the Data Bank Window, showing information related to Your Civilization , better sizing and layout of stats and longer names, resolved clipping issues, fixed incorrect infocards and players can now scroll through text in the Research window. 
  
• A ton more updates and bug fixes, see the full changelog here.

Thank you very much for supporting VD2! This has been an exciting first 24 hours of Early Access, there's so much to talk about.


I really want to expand the city, add Maidbots and continue with the story, but there are some things that need fixing first. Mostly the stealth parts of the game are in need of some polish, I'm going to tackle those issues before I move onto next patch, so here's the order I will do:

What needs to be done before adding more content:

• General improvements to stealth-mission areas.
  
• Improvements to sound and control.
  
• Bug fixes

Content coming after that:

• City expansion(NE Zone: Natural Reserve into Beluga Lake)
  
• Maidbots: #7 Zyrenette and #8 Taikavoran, both playable
  
• Maidbots: #9 Ophelia and #10 Amaranth(Preview only, will be unlocked after specific future story events)
  
• Story: Chapter 3 with new stealth mission, Hong rescue
  
• Auriga: Two new characters will be added to the bridge, one of them will let you change your Battle Frame

Overall, I am aware that the part people enjoy the most is the Maidbots and boss hunting, but that starts in Chapter 1 after the prologue, game needs to be enjoyable for the whole duration of it, I'll work hard on fixing the issues you brought to my attention.

Your feedback is necessary and will be used to change the game in the direction you all prefer. Feel free to talk to me and tell me what you think:

General development thread:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2641420/discussions/0/3879348064930130347/

My Twitter/X:
https://twitter.com/boukensha_bal

My Discord:
bal_dev

Thank you for reading! Here's the card for the newest Maidbot to be added soon, #8 Taikavoran! The volcano snail.

Today, we shared a first look at what the future holds for the Valley and beyond as part of the Disney Dreamlight Valley Showcase. From exciting updates to the base game, to an expansion pass set in a brand new location, Eternity Isle, there’s a ton to be excited about in the year to come!

To start, why not give the Showcase a watch (or rewatch) and then join us here as we relive all the exciting announcements!



It was only a matter of time before the community’s love of pumpkins caught the attention of the Pumpkin King himself! Jack Skellington from Disney’s Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas fame makes his Valley debut as part of our eighth major content update.

From investigating the secrets of Dreamlight to creating a new holiday for the Valley, you’ll want to keep an eye on the Valley’s most moody biome for hints of his arrival!

This update also introduces the highly anticipated multiplayer mode allowing you and up to three friends to visit each other’s Valleys. From showing off your eye for design, to checking Scrooge McDuck’s stock in another Valley, this opens up new ways to experience Dreamlight Valley together!

Perhaps most exciting is the fact that the multiplayer mode will continue to evolve over time, as new ways to interact with your friends are added in future updates.



Charting a course for Eternity Isle, Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time takes place in a brand new world, featuring three biomes unlike anything you’ve seen in the Valley. Get ready to uncover new secrets along the shores of Ancient’s Landing, the sunny stretches of the Glittering Dunes, and the jungle depths of the Wild Tangle.



In these mysterious lands, you will embark on a new main story involving Jafar from Disney’s Aladdin and the very fabric of time itself! Taking place across three acts – all included in the expansion purchase – December will kick off Act One, while Acts Two and Three will release later in 2024.

The first act will introduce players to EVE from Disney and Pixar’s WALL•E, Gaston from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Rapunzel from Disney’s Tangled, who all have their part to play in this mystery. There will be two more new friends coming in Acts Two and Three. Players will also uncover the secrets of a new royal tool – the Royal Hourglass – as you hunt for treasure and fix time rifts. There’s a lot more to be excited about, so stay tuned for more and check out the expansion roadmap below:





It wouldn’t be a major Disney Dreamlight Valley announcement without a content roadmap to pore over. With so much to look forward to over the next year, we wanted to shed light on some of the characters and Realms that all owners of the game will get to meet and explore. Check it out below:



To kick off 2024, players will take a trip to the Laugh Floor as they explore the Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. Realm and welcome both Mike Wazowski and Sulley to Dreamlight Valley. Following that, you’ll meet the vibrant new Villager moving to the Valley

Looking ahead to late spring, a new Realm Door will open. But where could it lead? We’ll have more to share on that down the road. As we approach our summer update, we’re also brimming with excitement for the introduction of Tiana from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, who is set to bring her culinary expertise to the Valley.

All of these updates will expand upon the core Disney Dreamlight Valley experience and will come packed with the wide range of gameplay improvements, items, and Star Paths you’ve come to expect, so stay tuned for more details!



On December 5th, we are excited to grow the Disney Dreamlight Valley community with the launch of a special Apple Arcade edition, Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition. Players will be able to visit the Valley across the entire Apple Arcade Ecosystem – iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac – with a version that’s been optimized for touch screens.



By playing on Apple Arcade, you’ll get a dedicated game experience that includes the base game, alongside our newly announced expansion, Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time. This version will get you all the latest story updates without seasonal Star Paths or The Premium Shop. For more information on how cross-save and cross-play will work in Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition, check out our expanded FAQ here.

We can’t wait for you to discover this new way to enjoy Valley life!





Finally, capping off a day of exciting announcements, the Disney Dreamlight Valley Original Video Game Soundtrack is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, and Pandora! Click here to give it a listen!

Once again, we can’t thank you enough for being a part of this magical journey with us. The last year has been chock-full of exciting surprises and there’s so much in store for the Valley and its many residents over the next year. We can’t wait for you to experience it all first-hand!

See you soon!