The last time we playtested in EU was when we were still in pre-alpha last year, and we're so ready to return. It's time to see what EU can do with the weights off 💪

• Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 6PM CET to 12AM CET
  
• Friday, May 17, 2024 from 6PM CET to 12AM CET

If you're located in another region and have played before, you're welcome to join!

As a heads up—it might be a few more months before we're back in EU (early game dev things). So this playtest, we're going to invite as many people as we comfortably can. Keep an eye on your emails for invitations!

We'll be back for a North America playtest the week of June 3. More details to come!

Make sure you request access on Steam, and drop us a wishlist while you're at it! We choose new players randomly to join each playtest. We also do key giveaways on Twitter and in our community Discord.

Looking forward to seeing our friends across the Atlantic in game soon.

- Nikki from the Elodie Games Team 💛

We have updated Geneforge 2 - Infestation to v1.0.2. This patch fixes a wide variety of issues, big and small, and should result in a more pleasant experience for all. Geneforge 2 has been selling very well and is getting great reviews. We're very grateful and hope to keep bringing you odd indie games for many years to come. Thank you!

Version 1.0.2 Patch Notes - May 8, 2024

* To see one of your creation’s resistances, you can now mouse over its health in the editing window.
* Genevforge 2 now defaults to Whole Screen drawing mode. (If the game is already installed, you can switch Game Screen Area to Whole Screen in the Settings window.)
* Players with very large monitors get a more helpful resolution selection window.
* The gazer in the Radiant College will be less of a problem for Pacifist players.
* More advanced versions of Sharon’s Bracelet are better.
* Problems with the Zhass-Uss Outskirts stairway are fixed.
* A rare bug that caused characters to get stuck in the architecture should be better now.
* Zensital no longer turns on you when you make the nearby faction angry,
* Damaged pylons now take longer to return to functionality.
* Weapon Shaping now works with the Feisty Slap Glove.
* Your magical creations can be augmented in more useful ways.
* The rotghroth Rotting Lunge attack now takes a full turn.
* The Creation Haste upgrade now has a 50% chance to work.
* The Creation More Criticals upgrade now has a 40% chance to work.
* Hannah’s coin is now upgraded correctly.
* Slow and Wrack statuses go down less quickly on bosses.
* Added clarity to the message when trying to equip a weapon you don’t have the stats for.
* The standard array of minor tweaks and typo fixes.

-Card bug fixes and balance changes

Please see our Discord server for the full list.

• Fixed an issue where Flamethrowers were causing performance and framerate issues. This was more notable when playing with other players.
  
• The enemy A.I. was using an incorrect artillery option in defense missions causing unintended difficulty spikes.
  
• Fixed the Night Fighters Kettenkrad cosmetic so it appears correctly.
  
• Fixed a black screen that was appearing after missions in the North African Operation.
  
• Additional crash fixes.

Leaderboards Added

Hey everyone,

I hope you're all doing well! It's time for a quick update on the latest developments.

• Run your very own shop and attract customers to sell your crafted items. You set the price, but beware: there's a supply and demand system in place. While it's easy to spread your shop's influence and gain fame, it can also drop quickly if your customers are unhappy.
  
• Find new furnitures and customize your shop to your heart's content.
  
• Upgrade your shop to unlock more space. More space means more profit — yay!
  
• Keep an eye out for furniture imbued with mystic energy. These magical items can boost your customers' satisfaction, make them more generous with their wallets, or even deter would-be thieves!

• Get ready for some friendly competition; Competitive stores will challenge you to become the best in the region. Can you rise to the top and make the most profit from your crafted items?
  
• Brace yourselves for random events that shake up the supply and demand system, affect competitive stores, and even sway the attitudes of your customers. Adaptability is key to success!
  
• Participate in mini-competitions and launch shop advertisements to attract more customers and increase your revenue.

I know it's been a while since the last update, and for that, I sincerely apologize. 🙏
Developing the game solo while juggling work has presented its challenges, and progress on the new big update has been slower than expected. I ask for your continued patience as I work tirelessly to bring you the best possible gaming experience I can create.

Your unwavering support and dedication mean the world to me, and I can't thank you enough for playing my game and eagerly awaiting updates. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ♥

• New map design for descent expedition maps (v.0.9.4.0b)
  
• Improved cloak animation for unknown wanderers (v.0.9.4.0d)
  
• Increased size of gloomtide aoe effect (v.0.9.4.0m)

• Fixed skill tree tutorial not being hidden after entering the skilltree for the first time
  
• Fixed missing translation tags for new weapons and weapon achievements
  
• Fixed kill streak frenzy UI not showing up (v.0.9.4.0b)
  
• Fixed greatsword always showing swing vfx (v.0.9.4.0b)
  
• Fixed crash when switching scenes on maps where centipede like enemies are present (v.0.9.4.0b)
  
• Fixed multiple cashes on switching to skilltree during fights (v.0.9.4.0b)
  
• The heart positions are now not only updated on the minimap overlay but also on the normal minimap, yes that feature was actually missing until now 🙂(v.0.9.4.0c)
  
• Fixed player minimap position and boss minimap positions hidden after scene switch (v.0.9.4.0c)
  
• Fixed crashes on scene transitions (v.0.9.4.0c)
  
• Fixed persistent damage numbers after scene switch (v.0.9.4.0c)
  
• Fixed initial skilltree tutorial not being hidden (v.0.9.4.0c)
  
• Fixed unspent skillpoint ui not being hidden (v.0.9.4.0c)
  
• Fixed further crashes on scene transitions (v.0.9.4.0d)
  
• Fixed crash when freezing enemeis with frozen vessel weapon (v.0.9.4.0d)
  
• Fixed skygems not being removed from minimap after pickup (v.0.9.4.0e)
  
• Fixed not updated player walk animation when walking while attacking (v.0.9.4.0f)
  
• Fixed bug related to freeze conditions (v.0.9.4.0g)
  
• Fixed clear tier 1 map without spending skill points challenge achievement had wrong enemy count for maps (v.0.9.4.0h)
  
• Fixed descent expedition events not starting when entering rooms (v.0.9.4.0i)
  
• Fixed attack replacer skills like (constructs) not updating after exiting skill tree (v.0.9.4.0j)
  
• Fixed glaring light not applying correct melee/ projectile damage (v.0.9.4.0k)
  
• Fixed all weapons all skills challenges trigger to early (v.0.9.4.0l)
  
• Fixed additional skill point gem icon staying on minimap after pickup (v.0.9.4.0l)
  
• Fixed wrong reset of map enemy counter UI (v.0.9.4.0l)
  
• Fixed descent event increasing elite spawns of other events (v.0.9.4.0l)
  
• Fixed a crash when switching to skill tree when utilizing permanent companions (v.0.9.4.0m)
  
• Fixed awakened gatekeeper not spawning additional boss loot chest (v.0.9.4.0m)
  
• Fixed enemies being idle after scene switch and getting stuck in spawning state (v.0.9.4.0m)

Want to report a bug or talk with fellow players about the game and the new features? You are invited to join our official disccord.

Added
- new lumberjack skill - cutting down trees

Improved
- unit attack
- camera movement
- zooming in on the view
- development panel
- speed on the map
- more trees and bushes
- better interface

The public beta branch has been updated to fix bugs and revamp reviewing.

Song history now displays correct songs on reload, and play buttons function.

Reviewing has had a lot of changes. There are quite a few new options. If some reviews feel off please let me know.

- You will no longer start multiple loading attempts when spamming the interact key to finish a quest and return to the hub