We want to start off with a big thank you for everyone's patience as we have had to cut back our team which has resulted in some delays with development. However, we are still working on the roadmap we published earlier this year, and while we expect some minor delays, we are continuing to make progress.



We have finally completed the multiplayer mode, which includes a 1v1 arena style map. We will be releasing more maps as development progresses, but we first want to hear your feedback on the multiplayer gameplay. As always, please let us know of any bugs or issues you come across, and let us know if you have any suggestions for improvements you would like to see.


The next big update to look forward to will be a brand new race: The Orcs!!!

Updated server to support new chat feature. Server is back online.

Greetings, mighty heroes! Been a little while since the last update for Gorgon Shield, but the game is nearing completion.

It's been nearly a year since I started work on this game - what I thought would be a 3-4 month journey has lasted nearly a year, and it's definitely not been without its challenges. For many reasons this has been one of the harder games I've worked on, design-wise, concept wise, external factors. Stepping out of the Swords and Sandals bubble is always a challenge but I think to better myself as a game dev, its important to be able to build non S&S games - to keep my skills up and my mind sharp.

A lot of good stuff in 0.6, including new Level Quests, Warp Mirrors (these are for the full version so you won't see them yet), Forked Paths, new monster patterns and a lot of other good stuff.

Please check it out and let me know what you think here in the Steam forums.

Cheers, Oliver Joyce
Whiskeybarrel Studios

v 0.6.0.0:

• Added in Chinese Language Support - thank you to new co-publisher GamerSky Games.
  
• User save game data has been reset and moved to a new save directory in prep for final launch, so any progress (as well as game settings) have been reset. Apologies for this!
  
• Added in Level Quests! These appear after you defeat the first boss, and challenge you to complete tasks each level. Complete the tasks for special rewards like gold, loot, runes and even Warp Mirrors (full version only)
  
• Added Warp Mirrors( will be in full version). Single use items that allow you to skip most elevator levels (not doorways/bosses). They disappear upon use
  
• Added 44+ Achievements to the game ( full version only)
  
• Finished all monster and boss sprites (full version only)
  
• Finished all character classes (full version only)
  
• Redesigned Tower Shoppe Screen so it is vertical now
  
• Misc bugfixes and many other changes!

Hey Squads!

Do you have burning questions about the upcoming Beta Test?
Well we have the answers for you! Read on and learn more about this awesome opportunity!

Q. How can I apply to be a tester?
A. By requesting a Steam Access on the day of the Beta Test for your region. First, make sure to wishlist the game, then request an access from the Seal: WHAT the FUN store page.

Q. Which country can join the Beta Test?
A. The Beta Test for Seal: WHAT the FUN will proceed in 2 rounds*.
1st round: Asia region
2nd round: America region
*Gameplay may not be smooth depending on the network situation in each region.

Q. When is the participation period?
A. Please make sure to Request Access on Steam during the following times:

Asia : APR 20 (Sat), APR 21 (Sun) 15:00 ~ 22:00 (GMT+7)
America : APR 27 (Sat), APR 28 (Sun) 15:00~00:00 (GMT-7)

Q. What languages does the game support?
A. Seal: WHAT the FUN Beta Test is currently available in English, French, German, Spain Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Korean, Brazil Portuguese, Portugal Portuguese, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Q. What are the system requirements to participate in the Beta Test?
A. The recommended system requirements for a smooth gameplay are the following:
CPU - Intel i5
RAM - 16 GB
Graphic Card - Minimum: GTX 1050
Recommended: GTX 1660

Q. What kind of contents can I experience?
A. You will be the first to experience 38 unique rounds, 6 exciting characters, Beta Test achievements, early pass and more.

Q. What happens to my data after the Beta Test ends?
A. All data will be deleted after the end of the Beta Test period. However, participants in the Beta Test will recieve exclusive rewards which will be available in time for Early Access!

Q. Are there any rewards for participating in the Beta Test?
A. Participants in the Beta Test will obtain a cute special Beta Test Costume! The costume will be sent to you in time for Early Access.

Q. Can I livestream or make contents if I participate in the Beta Test?
A. Yes, feel free to livestream and post your experience on SNS. However, remember that the game is still being tested so please avoid posting bugs. Please give us a tag so we can enjoy your content too!

We will be sharing more fun news soon!

Wishlist now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2347910/Seal_WHAT_the_FUN/

Don't forget to join our community:

Discord: https://discord.gg/sealwhatthefun

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SealWHATtheFUN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SealWhatTheFun

Let's get ready to rumble!

Seal: WHAT the FUN Team.

Ty to Dr.Evil for reporting this!

Fixed up and Gundy is back in business.

- d4rkd0s

Combat Arms: the Classic will undergo scheduled maintenance.

[Maintenance Start🛠]
🔸Date: April 12, 2024
🔸Time: 08:00 CET / April 11, 2024@ 23:00 PDT

[Opening Time]
🔸Date: April 12, 2024
🔸Time: 13:00 CET / 04:00 PDT

The approximate time for this maintenance is 6 hours.

We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Combat Arms Team

In behalf of our staff, we greet everyone a peaceful and joyous Eid Mubarak!✨🕌

May this special day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments shared with family and friends. Let's celebrate the beauty of togetherness and gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. Wishing you a heartwarming and joyous Eid!✨🌙

■ Maintenance Period: 04:00 - 08:30 Apr 11th 2024 (UTC) -total of 4 hours 30 minutes
■ The game will not be available during this period.
■ Update Details

1. New PvE Mode 'Solo Raid (BETA)' Added

New Challenge Mode: Solo Raid (BETA) will be added.
After the BETA season, we will go over the feedback from our Captains before releasing it officially.



[Raid Skills]
Solo Raid is a mode where Captains are provided random pool of skills that they can strategically select from to defeat the monster.
All Captains will receive the same 20 skills out of the 26 available. Using specific skills together will unlock a set skill.
Formula for the set skills will be shown on the Set Skill Encyclopedia.
Captains can choose to use 3 skills that do not work a set skill.
It could be a strategic choice to give up on the set skill for 3 skills that are most effective for your build.

There will be a cost to change the selected skill and there is a set limit on how many times a skill can be changed.
We recommend practicing in the Training Center sufficiently before attempting the actual fight .

[Major Rules]
The fight will persist for 3 rounds and up to 9 Mercenaries can be deployed.
The following limitations will be applied
Only up to 1 Mythic Mercenary can be used. (No Limit for Legend/Exalt Mercenaries)
Spell Cards cannot be used.
There are prohibited Skills.

[Reward]
Captains will be ranked depending on the amount of DMG they dealt to the monster for their seasonal rewards.
Rewards will be provided according to the Captains' rankings after the Season ends.




For Captains to ranked #1 on Solo Raid will receive a special limit-time Title.



[Training Center]
Training Center will be available so that Captains can prepare for the battle.
Captains will be able to find the list of bosses that are available to practice.
Raid Skills including the Set Skills can be freely changed in this mode.
Results of the Training Center will not affect the Rankings and Rewards.


[Schedule]
During the BETA Season, 'Crystal Queen Luminous' will appear.


BETA Season will follow the schedule below.
BETA Season 1: Apr 11th Update - 19:59 Apr 17th 2024 (UTC).
BETA Season 2: 20:00 Apr 24th - 19:59 May 1st 2024 (UTC).

1 new Raid Skill Slot will be unlocked each day after the Season Starts.
Captains will receive 4 chances to attack during the Season. During each attempt a new Raid Skill Slot will be unlocked.
For Example)
1st Attempt: 1 skill slot unlocked.
2nd Attempt: 2 skill slots unlocked.
3rd Attempt: 3 skill slots unlocked.
4th Attempt: 3 skill slots + set skill unlocked.

Captains who start participating in this mode mid-season will also receive 4 attempts total.
It is even possible for a Captain to join on the last day of the Season to use up all 4 attempts in a single day.

2. New Jump-Start Quest Missions
Jump-Start Quest Round 63 - Round 72 added.

These new quest rounds will be available to all Captains including those who already completed all previous 62 rounds and those who have not started the Jump-Start Quest yet.
On the final reward of Round 72, '1 of the 7 Templar Mercenaries' can be selected as a reward. The Mercenary from this reward will be provided as a +9 level 90 Awakened Mercenary.

3. New Costume

Genderbent Pyran Costume added

Genderbent Pyran
Pyran was tinkering with time, attempting to journey back into the past.
In the process, something went wrong.
However, a mistake of his had disrupted the settings causing changes to his body...

「Ugh... why are the snakes suddenly so clingy?」






4. Season Event

■ Event Period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024
■ Details: Complete 2 missions every day to receive Mercenary Piece, Diamond, Horseshoe, and other various rewards.
​
■ How to Participate
1) 2 new missions will be available every day at 20:00 (UTC).
2) Press the [Collect] button after completing the mission to receive Season Tickets.
3) Each level requires 10 Season Tickets to proceed to the next level.
4) After completing the missions, go to the [Reward] menu to claim the rewards for each completed level.
​
※ Purchasing the Special Season Pass will unlock the Special Season Pass Rewards.
Special Season Pass information is shown under the 'New Packages' part of this announcement.

5. Mini Game: Brave Survival: Carlson's Journey (Updated)
The Mini Game that many of our Captains voted as their 'favorite' is now back!
Try the new Brave Survival: Carlson's Journey with the new balance changes! Attempt to reach a high score!


[Mini Game Information]
Drag around the screen to move Carlson.
(On Steam Server's PC Client, Captains can use Keyboard and Mouse to move)
Move around the map and defeat the monsters that show up. Beat the boss monsters, gain exp for levels and items to strengthen your character.
Level-up will provide 3 choices, select 1 to obtain.
(Obtaining the same skill multiple times will strengthen the skill.)

Once the character's HP reaches 0, they will die. If the character does not have resurrect or any form of skills that activate upon death, the mini-game will be over.
Final score will be calculated depending on how long the character survived and how many monsters were killed.

[How to Participate]
- Go to the [Main Lobby] > [Events] > [Brave Survival] to play the mini-game.
There is no requirement or play limit, so enjoy it to your heart's content.
​
[Participation Reward]
While Brave Survival is available, a new Daily Mission 'Play Brave Survival' will be added.
Play the mini game and obtain the daily mission reward.
Daily Mission reward will provide 1 of the following items below.


[Balance Changes]
Characters
All character base movement speed increased.
Item obtain radius increased.
Carlson's Base HP increased.
EXP requirement for early levels decreased (Level-up is faster earlier now)

Stage
Difficulty of late game increased.

Skill Buffs
Axe: Duration increased
Regen: Regen amount increased

6. New Silver Star Mercenary
7th Anniversary Party Yuridori Added
7th Anniversary Party Yuridori will be provided as a gift from 7th Anniversary Gift event.


7. Misc.
When multiple forms of Stone Skin is applied, the strongest (The one that makes the Mercenary take the least amount of DMG) will be applied.
> This is a change that we are making to prevent issues from happening with the Stone Skin skill being added to the Solo Raid.

Underground Arena and Tournament Connection Waiting Period Increased.
> This is a change made to lessen the cases where Captains were losing connection during Tournaments.


8. Bug Fixes
Fate gifts sometimes showing an error when pressing on the gift image for a long time.
Red Dot on the Event Icon not disappearing.
Ryde's Soul Disturbance Magic not being removed.
Babariba's additional dmg not activating from Mercenary's who were affected by Sylphid Spell Card.

9. Event
[In-game Event]
​​■ Event period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024
1) Rune Enchant Discount Event
■ Details: Cost of Rune Enchant discounted by 30%
2) Rune Temple Horseshoe Event
■ Details: Rune Temple 9F - 12F Horseshoe Cost set to 10, 13F Horseshoe cost set to 15.
3) Mythic Rune Summon 20% Discount Event
■ Details: Cost of summoning Mythic Runes discounted by 20%.


​​■ Event Period: Apr 11th Update - 03:00 Apr 24th 2024 (UTC).
4) Upgrade Potion Drop Event
■ Details: Chance to obtain Upgrade Potion when winning in Campaign, Arena, Novice Arena, World Arena, or Rune Temple.

[Rune Temple Dash Event]

■ Event Period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024
■ Details: Receive rewards depending on the number of Rune TEmple participation during the event period.
​■ Missions and Rewards


[Operation Wipe-out Pirate Yuridori]

■ Event Period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024
■ Details: Use the toy swords to make Yuridori pop-out!
Receive basic success rewards and additional rewards depending on the number of success.

■ How to Participate
1) Use the Toy Swords provided daily to make Yuridori pop-out.
2) No rewards are provided upon failing, but the toy swords will stay in the barrel.
3) Upon success, success reward is provided and all the toy swords stuck in the barrel will be removed.
4) Receive additional rewards depending on the number of total success.

■ Basic Success Reward


※ 1 out of 5 basic success reward will be provided at random.

■ Success Rewards


※ 7 toy swords are provided each day at default, and up to 7 additional Ad Toy Swords can be obtained by watching ads.
- Watching Ads is optional, Captains can obtain at least 1 rewards every day using only the basic toy swords provided.
※ Basic and Ad toy swords can be used 5 minutes after the previous use.
※ Toy Swords do not accumulate, and they will reset every day at 20:00 (UTC).
※ Upon success, all the toy swords in the barrel will be removed.
※ [Collect] button must be pressed to claim the accumulated success reward, they cannot be obtained after the event period ends.


[7th Anniversary Gift]

We're giving out 7th Anniversary Yuridori as a gift.
Thank you for playing Brave Nine so far.
We appreciate your love and support.

[7th Anniversary Countdown Log-in Event]

■ Event Period: Apr 11th Update - 19:59 Apr 23rd 2024 (UTC).
■ Details: Log-in during the event to claim rewards.
■ Event Rewards


■ 7th Anniversary Red Box
- Horseshoe x500 + Legend Scroll x5
​
​■ 7th Anniversary Gold Box
- Gold x1,000,000 + Exalted Scroll x5

※ The rewards will be available during the event period.
※ If the rewards cannot be found, please try restarting the game.

10. New Packages
[Special Season Pass]
■ Sale Period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024


※ Special Season Pass can be purchased up to once per account.
※ Clear the missions from the Season Event to claim the Special Season Pass Rewards.

[7th Anniversary Tactical Package]

■ Sale Period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024
■ Products and Price

※ This package can be purchased up to 3 times per account.

[7th Anniversary Lucky Box Package]

■ Sale Period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024
■ Products and Price

■ 7th Anniversary Lucky Box Content


※ This package can be purchased up to 5 times per account.

[STEP-UP Package]

■ Sale Period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024
■ Products and Price

※ This package can be purchased up to once per account.

[Custom Package]

■ Sale Period: Apr 11th Update - May 9th Update 2024
■ Products and Price

※ This package can be purchased up to 10 times per account.

[★6 Legend+ Assault Rune Package]

■ Sale Period: Apr 11th Update - 03:00 Apr 25th 2024 (UTC).
■ Products and Price

※ This package can be purchased up to 2 times per account.

[★6 Legend Assault Rune Package]

■ Sale Period: Apr 11th Update - 03:00 Apr 25th 2024 (UTC).
■ Products and Price

※ This package can be purchased up to 2 times per account.

Thank you.

Greetings Riders!

We will be having a Scheduled Maintenance in an Hour.

Please ensure to log out before the Maintenance to avoid any issues.

Patch Notes Info:
https://vfun-lounge.valofe.com/.../icar.../Maintenance/15384


Official Home Page
https://icarus-na.valofe.com/

Along with updating to Unreal Engine 5.3, the team has been working diligently on crushing bugs, improving systems, player messaging, new weapons, game balancing, and polishing. Check out our updates!

Highlights

• Cascading Hitscans
  
• Updating and improving AI logic
  
• Updated Animation System
  
• New and Updated VO's
  
• Nyx - Turret has been replaced with Blockade

Weapon Updates

• Picking up the same weapon will now have an upgrade for some weapons!

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Ion Pistol

• Upgraded will allow you to shoot an emp upon ADS

Auto Rifle

• Upgraded will allow you to shoot a rifle grenade upon ADS

LMG

• Upgraded will give you a forward shield

Ranger

• New Weapon!

Arc Bolt

• New Weapon!

Double Barrel Shotgun

• Upgraded will give you a grappling hook upon ADS

Sidewinder

• New Weapon!

Kinetic Weapons

• Gated by Weight Type
  
• Nyx Healing Gun
  
• Skrill Minigun
  
• Piko Knives

Honor Blade (Melee)

• Secondary Ability - will allow you to slash through an opponent
  
• Upgraded allows you to dual-wield

The Mangler (Melee)

• Secondary Ability - will allow you to shoot a spike

Bot Boster

• Secondary Ability - will allow you to block

EMP

• Will disable one random ability, as well as drain Kinetic Charge and do damage to shields

SFX

• Hitscan impacts (For different weight classes)
  
• Impalement sounds (For different weight classes)
  
• Melee Attack (For different weight classes)
  
• Match Intro
  
• Character Main Menu Intro

UX/UI

• Contextual popup widget in the HUD
  
• Updated hit effects
  
• Spec descriptions
  
• Updated Throwdown descriptions
  
• Added Kinetic Cost and Cooldown descriptions for characters
  
• Icon Updates
  
• Updated UI Scaling
  
• Navigation Issues
  
• Character Selection icons now captures your character
  
• Scoreboard improvements
  
• Match Intro and End Sequence Updates
  
• Weapon Reward UI at the end of the match
  
• Updated Loading Screens

Holograms

• Paul Betraydeez & Throwdown: The Popcorn Must Flow
  
• Joan of Arc & Throwdown: Divine Intervention

Gamemode Additions

• Data Dash
  
• Free For All

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue where character skins weren't loading correctly
  
• Fixed an issue with profiles and frames not loading
  
• Fixed Play Button Options not being disabled
  
• Fixed loading screen text not being formatted correctly
  
• Fixed players not being able to spawn in after the match intro timer end
  
• Fixed camera sequence not stopping in the match
  
• Fixed AI crashing the game at the end of the match
  
• Fixed metrics not being sent
  
• Fixed Encrypted Vault Back not working on purchase
  
• Fixed players in parties not being able to rejoin the game upon leaving
  
• Fixed training missing a hud
  
• Fixed not being able to load the training map
  
• Fixed A pose in tutorial and training
  
• Fixed data layer issue with data dash on Zoranium Mines
  
• Fixed minimap colors for some players being wrong
  
• Fixed a potential crash with loading player data
  
• Fixed tutorial having Free For All team
  
• Fixed load renderable item sometimes not completing
  
• Fixed weapons not attached to players on respawn
  
• Fixed the grey player Zoran popup in the HUD whenever a new player joins
  
• Fixed VO overlap fixes
  
• Fixed duplicate data dash beacon fix
  
• Fixed previews in store for bundles