Dear Community,

We want to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support and enthusiasm you've shown for The Backrooms: Realm of Shadows. Your dedication has allowed us to create an experience that we are incredibly proud of. Today, we would like to share some important news regarding the future of the game.

After careful consideration and evaluation of various factors, we have decided to transition The Backrooms: Realm of Shadows from a free-to-play model to a paid one. To make this Transition possible we have added a New DLC called "Full Version". This means without the DLC you can only Play Level 0 and Level 1 and then you need to buy the DLC. If you bought the Game before we made it Free, you can contact us via Email with a proof of Purchase and you will get a Key for the DLC.

We understand that this shift may raise questions, and we want to provide you with a transparent explanation of the reasons behind this decision.

Moving to a paid model enables us to allocate additional resources to enhance the overall quality of the game. This includes investing in advanced graphics, improved gameplay mechanics, and an even more immersive experience. Your support will directly contribute to making "The Backrooms: Realm of Shadows" an even more polished and enjoyable game.

The transition to a paid model ensures a sustainable future for the game, allowing us to provide ongoing updates, bug fixes, and new content. This approach ensures a consistent and high-quality gaming experience, as we can dedicate more resources to addressing community feedback and evolving the game based on your input.

Requiring a payment for the game reflects our commitment to delivering a professional and dedicated gaming experience. This allows us to focus on continuous improvement, respond promptly to community needs, and maintain a level of excellence in all aspects of the game.

By transitioning to a paid model, we are securing the long-term viability of "The Backrooms: Realm of Shadows." This ensures that we can sustain the servers, support the game's infrastructure, and provide ongoing service to our community. Your contribution will directly support the growth and stability of the game.

We understand that this transition may be unexpected, and we want to assure you that it was not a decision made lightly. We value your support and hope that you will continue to be a part of the Backrooms community as we work together to make "The Backrooms: Realm of Shadows" an even more remarkable and enduring gaming experience.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to the continued journey through the mysterious realms of the Backrooms.

Sincerely,

Cyprus Games Development Team

Time Survivors offers a unique blend of action, creatively(?) reimagined history, and roguelike mechanics. As you step into the shoes of historic heroes, each with their unique abilities, you'll traverse battles across various eras, all while exploring a deep meta-progression system.


With just 5 days to go until launch, it's the perfect time to reveal a game-changer: the 5th Weapon Slot. Say goodbye to the old 4-slot limit! More slots mean more weapons, more items, and more ways to create killer combos and synergies.


5 days, 5 weapons, 5 items | 5-5-5 "Ma mister, che si gioca in 15?"

This upgrade in your arsenal opens up a whole new realm of strategies.
Try equipping the Leafblower and the Fireballs at the same time...



Catch you tomorrow for another exciting feature reveal!
Cris 🌙🌶️

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Don't forget to wishlist and follow Time Survivors - every little help counts!

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Reduced the Blight's movement speed increase from each kill gained. Movement speed increase per kill gained is now 4x less impactful.

Still working on it..

• Better scaling and alignment for all unit sprites.
  
• Concealing Shroud now has a visible effect on the general.
  
• Improved pre-loading of sprites in the deck builder making going between pages smoother.
  
• Better alignment of ladder options (MMR limit etc).
  
• Added a little bit more margin to the left of card texts.
  
• Fixed continue button not working for ranked and gauntlet.
  
• Roguelike button renamed "Restart" to avoid potential confusion.
  
• Added general portraits in the deck builder list of decks.
  
• Prettier HD cancel button on the ladder search screen.
  
• Fixed units sometimes appearing on top of others when they're on a row "behind".
  
• Fixed an issue that often caused games against practice bots to end instantly.
  
• Fixed emotes setting not having proper initial value.
  
• Fixed a bug with Aperions Claim where it would still affect invulnerable Obelysks.
  
• Fixed an issue with Fate Seeker were it would behave weirdly if it died right as it got summoned.
  
• All eggs will now hatch at the same time.
  
• Equipment bearing minions will now gain their equipment at the start of the game instead of when they enter play. This means bouncing or cloning them will not ever yield more equipment. (If you bounce them now the equipment stays behind on the field and the minion goes to your hand without any equipment.)
  
• Fixed an issue with Mindlathe that made it not work if it was equipped through means other than playing it from your hand (e.g. via Droplift)
  
• Restored Abomination's old tooltip.
  
• fixed unit stats display when above 99 dmg and hp
  
• fixed Silver crashing the game when stacking ridiculous levels of Grow or Backstab
  
• fixed sprite alignment for manaforger, artifact hunter, windstopper
  
• fixed search cancel button not anchored to screen center
  
• Added a "Dispelled" visual indicator
  
• Battle log increased from 5 to 7 cards
  
• Added rarity icons on cards
  
• In deck builder, can search by rarity
  
• In deck builder, clicking a card just adds "Flat" cards to your deck if you're out of 3D cards
  
• In deck builder, improved card sets dropdown menus design
  
• Fixed mana cost being off-center in hand and mulligan for cards costing 10+
  
• Prettier card appearance in game, deck builder and gauntlet
  
• Added tooltips for Letigress, Spriggin, Skyshield Operator, Paleclaw Brawler, Hsuku, Grailmaster, Elkowl, Rook, Equipped, Blood Surge, Dispel, Stun, Trial&Destiny, Ability, and Sentinel
  
• Improved the looks of the default projectile sprite (ex: for Heartseeker, Grailmaster, Toiling Vassal)
  
• Added destination tile highlight to improve unit movement control (especially usefull for flying units).
  
• Fixed vertical Blast effect not properly angled with battlefield perspective
  
• Prettier icons on BBS spell cards
  
• Improved all deck builder text input fields
  
• Fixed "paste deck" & "new deck" button overlap in deck builder
  
• Fixed left-side enemy played card obstructing view with tooltips
  
• In the deck select screen before play, you can now right-click on buttons for fast forward and rewind 5 pages at a time
  
• The blue replace orb is now greyed out during the opponent's turn
  
• Added some flavour text to certain cards.
  
• Searching cards now also considers tooltips (ex: searching for "rush" will include Letigress)
  
• Fixed game crashing in some Dispel situations.
  
• Fixed an issue with Savage Chain and Volatile Crystal where they got triggered by tiles created nearby and potentially crashing the game.
  
• Fixed an issue with Whispering Horn where flurries that were completely blocked from spawning could still spawn later after the Whispering Horn was destroyed.
  
• Fixed end screen "Build" button being disabled after a practice match against bot
  
• Fixed decklist card preview not using the updated card visuals.
  
• Fixed deckbuilder textfields not bringing up the mobile keyboard when selected.
  
• ensured a boss battle will always be there every week
  
• 3D cosmetic cards will now perform better on low end devices.
  
• Increased the thickness of 3D cosmetic cards.
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause a match to slow down over time on low end devices.
  
• Added a playback speed button for replays
  
• Fixed BBS sprite scales looking too big in some places
  
• Fixed Paleclaw Gauntlet tile that can get hidden behind tall units
  
• Fixed Godhammer and Soul Grimwar having weird text
  
• Fix crash when pressing back on an empty decklist
  
• Fix deckbuilder back button resetting cards to page to 1
  
• In the deck list, faded background sprites are correctly scaled and positioned
  
• Fixed an issue that could lock up the client after a minion dies.
  
• mobile: bloom and lighting options are disabled by default to avoid lag and graphical glitches on certain lower-end devices (can still be enabled in options menu)
  
• mobile: fixed deckbuilder add/remove buttons overlapping with faction selectors
  
• mobile: fixed all known text card search and virtual keyboard issues in deck builder

BALANCE CHANGE

• Savage Chain: reduced damage dealt from 3 to 2.
  
• Skyshield (from Skyshield Operator) will now turn the wielder into a Mech in addition to reducing damage it takes by 1.

Update

- You can now cook chickens and eggs in the main camp.
- When hunting animals, the UI now shows the success of the shot and whether it hit an organ.
- The FPS of the game has been optimized.
- Firing a gun while there are no bullets in the chamber will automatically recharge from the magazine.
- Added Russian as a new language. (All other languages except English, Korean, and Japanese are translated with the help of AI, so the translation may be unnatural)

Bug fixes

- Fixed a bug where loading bullets into the chamber with the ALT key would result in multiple bullets being loaded at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where interacting with the inventory would freeze when viewing animal information with binoculars.

Hey hunters,

Happy New Year! It’s been great seeing “Return to World” take flight and seeing both the fresh perspectives from new players, and the fond memories from everyone coming back or rolling a new hunter.

In our update this week, we’ll walk you through the second main location in Monster Hunter: World, as well as a few of the exciting monsters you’ll be facing down for the first time. We’ll also round up a few other updates from the world of Monster Hunter.

First up, our journey in Monster Hunter: World continues!





The Wildspire Waste is the second locale in Monster Hunter: World’s early quests. As the name implies, the wastes are a combination of parched desert land and swamplands due to water flowing from the nearby Ancient Forest.

Hunters will start at the southwest camp as their starting camp, however there are three others in the locale that can be discovered and unlocked later.



The Wildspire Waste has multiple areas where you can take the high ground on monsters by leaping from elevated rocks. On the flip side, some areas with flowing water can hamper your movement and keep you from evading a powerful attack at just the right time. Be aware of your positioning and the elements around you at all times.



In the locale’s most northeast area you’ll need to deal with desert hills with rolling hills of sand resulting in unstable footing. This means plenty of chances to slide down those slopes and unleashing unique sliding attacks that can only be done during this state. This area also contains a natural trap in the form of quicksand! If the mighty Diablos is lurking in the area underneath the sand, it can be attracted through noise to come charging through the soft ground of the natural trap, causing monsters and hunters alike to fall into the caves below in epic fashion.



Upon your arrival in Wildspire Wastes you’ll quickly come into a fresh range of Monsters that present wholly new challenges to what you’ve encountered so far in the Ancient Forest.

Many of the Monsters here use their size and power to attack with brute force, using their physical mass and their mastery of the local terrain to attack and repel any hunters that dare provoke their ire.

The first Monster you’ll be tasked to hunt in Wildspire Waste is Barroth, who introduces some new mechanics to further test your growing skills.



Hunt Preparation

A new locale means new challenges. If you’re finding you’re taking some bigger hits than you’d expect from the new Monsters you’re facing, consider visit the Smithy and spend some zenny and armor spheres to increase your armour set’s defence.

Many of the Monsters in this region can hit for high amounts of physical damage, so Mega Potions are incredibly handy to quickly heal. You may have also foraged some Adamant Seeds during your time in the Ancient Forest. Consuming one of these will give you a temporary boost to your defence! Trust us, they’re much more useful in your hunter than the storage box!

All that’s left is to eat a meal to boost your health and stamina, then you’re ready to meet Barroth.

Know Your Monster

Barroth is a Brute Wyvern characterised by a prominent, ridged crest on its head.

It primarily attacks by using its head (literally), tail and tackling the hunter up close.

Now a little earlier we mentioned that the Monsters that inhabit Wildspire Waste introduce new challenges, well Barroth is particularly hard-headed. This means that bladed weapons below blue sharpness will bounce off, doing reduced damage, increasing sharpness loss and making you recoil slightly. However, blunt damage weapons like the Hammer and its charged attacks, or playing self-enforcement with a Hunting Horn before striking, are ideal for this situation because these types of attacks can help in breaking the head’s crest without the strikes being bounced!



If you are using a bladed or ranged weapon, fear not, Barroth’s weak points are its forearms and severable tail! Target those areas and you’ll be just fine once you get through the mud.

Yes, the mud. Barroth loves to cover itself in mud, giving those areas extra production until the now hardened mud has been removed by your attacks.

Listen for the whistle!

Barroth’s strongest attack is its charge attack, which can catch unprepared or distracted hunters off-guard, dealing a massive blow. The good news? This attack will only occur in a straight line and there’s some tells when it’s going to occur!

1. Barroth will tilt its head to the ground and brace itself.
2. It’ll let off loud, steam-like whistle.
3. CHAAARGE!

If you see this attack barreling before you and you’ve got a shield, be prepared to use it. If not, get ready to run, roll and dive to avoid big hits that’s sure to leave a mark.

Try and stick close to Barroth, staying to its sides and rear to reduce the risk of being charged or catching a headbutt!

This may sound intimidating, but by applying what you’ve learned from hunting Great Jagras, Kulu-Ya-Ku and Puki-Puki, you’ll show this brute who’s boss!

Beyond Barroth

Barroth is but the first monster to tackle here, we’ll leave you to discover what else is waiting for you out there. But, one word of warning, if the ground begins to tremble, run!





As we look forward to an exciting 2024, Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto shared a brief video message reflecting on 20 years of Monster Hunter. If you haven’t watched it yet, have a look at the video below.



We also wrapped up voting for the Hunters’ Choice: Top Monster 20th anniversary poll! Hunters voted on their favorite monster in the series consisting of 229 total monsters! Stay tuned to find out the results this upcoming March.



The Steam store page for Monster Hunter Wilds is up now! Feel free to add the game to your wishlist as you wait for the arrival of the next generation of Monster Hunter in 2025. We’ve been energized seeing your reactions and excitement for the new game, and we can’t wait to share more details this summer.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/


Return to World Stream #3

We’re back this Thursday, January 11 at 9am PST/ 17:00 GMT with our Return to World stream! The team will be following along by taking on some new threats in the Wildspire Waste, including our first encounter with Jyuratodus and Tobi-Kadachi. As with previous Return to World streams, we’re playing as new hunters from the very start of the game!


Monster Hunter Twitch
Monster Hunter YouTube

See you in the hunt!

- The Monster Hunter Community Team

Horatio's tale begins on the turbulent seas, where he served as a soldier on a ship alongside his steadfast companion, Gayn. Their dreams of becoming sea mercenaries were shattered when a malevolent Wizard led cursed pirates to attack their vessel. Despite their superior fleet, the Wizard's dark magic turned their crew into undead minions, leaving Horatio and Gayn as the sole survivors.

Horatio's journey from a disciplined soldier to a powerful Wizard unfolds in the mystical realms of Life and Chaos.
Swearing an oath to rise above the darkness that claimed their comrades, the two brothers in arms embarked on a quest to master the arcane. Though aware that their paths might one day diverge, they forged ahead, determined to become Wizards and claim the title of the Master of Magic. Their shared purpose led them to relentlessly hunt down pirates and sea monsters, cleansing the seas of chaos.

Horatio's realization that the games played by other Wizards left him at a disadvantage fueled his pursuit of high magic. As he claimed mastery over the seas, he ascended to the rank of the Sea Tamer. His disciplined background as a soldier blended seamlessly with his newfound magical prowess, shaping him into a master tactician on both land and sea.



Magic and Traits

Traits:

Tactician: allowing him to command his troops with unparalleled efficiency. This strategic advantage provides extra movement points in combat, offering a significant edge against slower adversaries. Horatio's ability to outmaneuver his foes makes him a formidable force on the battlefield. Horatio also always catches his enemies off guard, ensuring that he initiates every battle. This advantage is especially potent for a Wizard leading a strong, ranged army. Horatio's ability to control the flow of battle from the outset makes him a cunning and unpredictable adversary.

Sea Master: Horatio's influence extends beyond the land, as he bestows additional movement points on all units capable of swimming, and he can build an experienced fleet of ships at a discount, solidifying his reputation as a true master of the seas.

Books:
Life
Chaos

Sir Horatio, the Sea Tamer, stands as a testament to the fusion of military precision and magical mastery. His journey from a humble soldier to a formidable Wizard is a captivating tale of resilience and determination.

As he strives to prove that his discipline and training will elevate him to the rank of Master, players can embark on their own adventures with Horatio, shaping the destiny of the realms in the ongoing saga of Master of Magic: Scourge of the Sea.


Wishlist now:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2689110/Master_of_Magic_Scourge_of_the_Seas/



In conjunction with the DLC, a complimentary update will be released.

It will include:

• Engaging water combat visuals - rafts for units without swim
  
• Breakdown of a town's production incomes
  
• In construction manager, Ability to queue items that require prerequisites
  
• UI button to show resource icons on map
  
• Diplomatic and AI improvements such as:

1. Improved AI city defenses and how to manage units
   
2. Spell of Mastery will be more attractive for AI to use
   
3. Implement visual feedback within treaty requests and conversations after diplomatic actions. Also, integrate diplomatic trade into the relationship, reflecting the impact of a trade and changes to the trade evaluation. Furthermore, consider Fear and Relationship as factors influencing trade acceptance, affecting the potential acceptance of a tribute or an unfavorable trade. Added visual improvements to depict the current status of a relationship with the AI.
   
4. Fixed AI town danger rank estimation scale even in peace or panic mode issues and AI relationship changes to prevent unilateral overrides and data loss.
   
5. A Few Changes to AI: traverse water including fixes to transport settlers targeting oversea locations; now towns should have sensible armies defense appropriate to AIs current production ability. AI will be open for more diplomatic efforts and less war trigger
   
6. Improving Treaty evaluation and relying on relationship as gain from the treaty is beneficial regardless of the situation

Furthermore, general fixes and improvements have been implemented.

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Win prizes that are decided by none other than you!

Participate now in our My Pick Event.

Get to choose from a variety of prizes and pick those you truly desire.



2024/01/10 00:00 ~ 01/23 23:59 (PST)





1. From the "PICK! PICK!" on the right, pick your rewards.
2. Once you have selected the rewards you want, you can begin the gacha.
3. If you are having a hard time deciding what you want, click "Auto Select".
4. The selected rewards can be canceled and re-selected at any time.
5. The obtained items will be sent to your gift box.

-You cannot use the purchased currency when the event period ends.

** Reminder:



You won't be able to choose or unselect the Freestyle Ticket reward as it is
meant to be included as a default prize (pinned in rewards).

The odds or chances of receiving a reward are individually set, and a portion
of the selected probability is allocated as a Freestyle Ticket reward.

(The total chances for the selected rewards do not add up to 100%, and the
remaining probability of 100% is allocated to the Freestyle Ticket.)

Here's a guide on how to navigate to this event:

First, pick your desired items from the right. These are your choices, and
please note that each ball type has a limited number of items. It's best to think
carefully before placing these items.

Before you can play the Gacha Machine, you need to buy Pick Coins.

See the prices below:


Note: You can use Event GKash and Freeticket to purchase the PICK Coin!

There are two ways to place your desired items into the Gacha Machine:

Manual Selecting:


Auto Selecting:
(Please note that you must wait for 5 seconds before clicking the
auto-select button again.)


Reward Character List:



Luck will play a big role in this, so it's better to make every coin count.

Now that you have finished picking your items, whether you chose
them manually or automatically.

It's time to play the Gacha Machine. Good luck, ballers!

Thank you for your continued support.


- Freestyle 2 Team