Hey! I'm glad to finally share with you a new version full of improvements :)

Here is the list of the notable changes brought by this version:

• Grounds: Fine tuned many levels with the introduction of ground polygon shapes!
  
• Rendering: Added camera space post effects (displacement effect & rendering quality)
  
• Rendering: Added screen space post effects (brightness adjustment & rendering quality)
  
• Rendering: Improved management of particles that cover the entire screen
  
• Main Menu: Integrated the new pines forest illustration
  
• Options Screen: Revamped the options screen with sections
  
• Options Screen: Added game slots selection & management
  
• Optimization: Improved performance on high resolution computers by introducing the rendering quality option

• Player: Added early jump canceling when player is upside down while riding entity or pressing down at jump initialization
  
• Parallax Decoration: Added hover player alpha property to better handle alpha transitions when the player is behind a decoration
  
• One Side Platform: Generalized the pass through allowance & logic to allow steep one way platforms

• Puzzle Levels: Improved pretty much all levels
  
• Puzzle Levels: Replaced all back ground tiles by ground polygons
  
• Puzzle Levels: Adjusted all parallax decorations with proper hover player alpha
  
• Hint Plant: Fixed missing icon in the mushroom introduction level

• Levels Controller: Improved context recovery after a level loading failure
  
• Ground Generation: Added ground edge tiles caching mechanism
  
• Tiled Level: Fixed reactivation of the spatial deactivator after level reset

• Rendering: Added camera space post effects (displacement effect & rendering quality)
  
• Rendering: Added screen space post effects (brightness adjustment & rendering quality)
  
• Imago Orb: Added attraction aura (surrounding displacement effect)
  
• Imago Portal: Added light refraction effect (through displacement effect)
  
• Dandelion Pappus: Improved visuals by adding a front skin
  
• Trunk Pipe: Improved visuals
  
• Seeds: Improved coffee bean visuals
  
• Screens: Added blur effect on background game to ease screen reading
  
• Rendering: Enabled asynchronous texture upload (on Windows only)
  
• Resources: Ignored Stage 3D resource limits to fix resource allocation issues with high textures scale
  
• Full Screen Particles: Add smooth capacity reduction to prevent particles to sometimes instantly disappear
  
• Spring Meadow Environment: Moved pollen particles in front parallax
  
• Particles Parallax Layers: Improved particles initial population at level startup
  
• Pollen Parallax Layer: Improved a bit emission surface to anticipate default camera movement direction

• Options Screen: Improved the screen with sections
  
• UI: Unified all texts styles
  
• UI Navigation: Improved navigation management
  
• UI: Added small text button without background style for very discrete buttons
  
• UI: Added icons to all message box buttons
  
• UI: Improved button icon size management & improve native resolution management
  
• UI Theme: Improved few aspects of the theme in native resolution
  
• Gamepad Controls Popup: Added icon to the configure button
  
• Advanced Button: Improved juggler management
  
• Lockable Item Button: Improved unlocking state change to allow faster interaction with the unlocked item (mostly for the World Selection Screen)
  
• Lockable Item Button: Improved unlocking conditions
  
• UI Navigation Manager: Improved slider value change logic

• Level Editor: Added ground polygons edition tools
  
• Level Editor: Improved resources limit / entity wrapper creation error handling
  
• Level Editor: Improved run & publishing validations
  
• Level Editor: Added map cloning capability
  
• Level Editor: Improved update of surrounding entities when updating / deleting an entity
  
• Level Editor: Fixed save buttons state when coming back from a run with unsaved changes
  
• Level Editor: Fixed user maps folder initial setup
  
• Entity Tool Panel: Re-organized entities order & availability

• Game Slots: Added game slots selection & management from the Options Screen
  
• Game Slots: Improved robustness of game slot completion ratio computation
  
• Run Service: Fixed crash by limiting the number of concurrent uploads of pending runs

• Credits: Improved end game quote & animations
  
• Credits: Updated credits list

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I hope you will enjoy it :P

Best,
Aurélien

Dear, Survivors

There is some important news and information regarding our servers, map updates and server/game wipes.

Firstly Shockbyte our official server partner is currently in the final stages of migrating HumanitZ over to a new improved server and hosting panel. All this should work without too much downtime but it's planned to coincide with our next content update later this month for halloween.

Next up is improvements to the map, this will continue to happen throughout our early access journey. When we have to perform wipes it's only servers that are affected, but depending on what areas of the map have been updated and changed etc this might affect where people have their bases plus we have bunkers coming to HumanitZ so a fresh clean wipe is the only option.

Again we are sorry and I know some players find this very frustrating but until we fully finish the map and hit 1.0 these changes will continue to happen as well as wipes to match them.

So for the spooky season update players can expect a full server wipe and it's fully recommended to begin a brand new save and enjoy all the new changes and updates made to the map.

Thank you for supporting us.
Keep on surviving
Regards

HZ Team

Heads up, Coaches!

From October 21 to 28, the HexaDome reopens its gates for an exclusive Closed Beta! 🔥

Some champions are lurking in the shadows, waiting to make their move 👀

Get ready for revamped gameplay, stunning visuals, and more intense battles. This is the ultimate challenge, and only the bold will survive! 💪

Secure your spot on Steam! Scroll down to “Join The HexaDome: Playtest,” and smash that “Request Access” button: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1498550?utm_source=Discord&utm_campaign=Register&utm_medium=Image&utm_content=CB4

If you’ve already registered from previous playtests, you’re all set—no need to sign up again!

Spread the word to your friends and shout it out on your socials!

See you in the HexaDome 🫡

Hello everyone!

Back from the convention, I was able to use part of my day off to process feedback from several people who gave me very constructive feedback over the weekend, as well as some feedback from this convention


Fixes:
- The hover text in the bottom bar is now displayed where it should be (in a bubble instead of inside the bar).
- The table in the “history” page is now displayed as expected
- Various lags/flickers existed when building and moving buildings

Improvements/Additions:
- Buttons in the global market now display the total price of the lot
- It is now only possible to buy/sell resources unlocked by a contract
- Market page now remembers last selected resource between page changes
- The default number of resources selected in the market is 1
- Added “Escape” shortcut in factory view for: closing the context menu (right-click on buildings), cancelling a move, closing the construction tool (deselect an equipment on the bottom bar).
- First contract now unlocks water
- Maximum storage displayed on market page
- Display the whole list of unlocked resources (not just those with a storage slot in a piece of equipment) on the right-hand side of the factory view and on the market page.

Other:
- Temporary deactivation of the map's zoom/unzoom capability, as it causes bugs that are difficult to resolve in the short term.

Known bugs:
- Important Simulation can sometimes produce a false result, preventing the server from simulating/saving the factory.
- Important Resource transfer visualization is sometimes broken.
- Sometimes the maximum storage of a building can be slightly exceeded (by 5-15 units)
- Sounds don't play

(probably within the next week if everything goes as expected)
- Tutorials
- Show more info when hovering over an equipment on bottom bar and in the factory map
- Background music
- Confirmation pop-up for building removal/sale
- Dynamic market prices


Thank you all for your patience and testing!
Don't hesitate to send us your feedback on the Official Discord server or via the in-game feedback form.

Elanis

Greetings!

Here’s what’s in this hotfix:

• Fixed an issue introduced in the last patch where certain objects weren’t spawning correctly when interacting with water.
  
  
• Fixed the bug where the building object preview stayed after switching to a weapon.
  
  
• Fixed a rare bug preventing the build button from working despite having enough resources.
  
  
• Fixed the rabbit trap mistakenly acting like a beehive and not saving properly.
  
  
• Changed the introductory closure button to Enter.
  
  
• Tweaked the map spawn area edges to prevent confusion when navigating.

Skål!
Blackrose Arts

BONJOUR Strikers.
We’re serving you up the fattest micropatch of the day today, it’s pretty low carb and features things like BUFFS and NERFS and stuff like that. You know how it is.
We’ve actually got a tiny little surprise for you cookin' in our proverbial oven so keep your eyes peeled for that as we wrap things up there!!
Alright then for now, let’s just jump into this micropatch.

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Asher is not only the queen of a lot of your hearts, she’s also been the queen of the field. We’re toning her down as both goalie and forward to keep her in line. Don’t worry tho, she’s still plenty toned.

• Base Stats
  • Power: 125 → 120
• Breakthrough [SECONDARY]
  • Cooldown :: 15s → 16s
• Barrier Beam [PRIMARY]
  • Cooldown :: 9s → 9.5s

It’s getting close to winter so Drek needs to warm up a bit. (He’s a cold blooded kil - erm - lizard).

• Molten Bolt [SPECIAL]
  • DOT Damage :: 18(+9% Power) →20(+10% Power)
    • (Full duration burn damage :: 265.5 → 295)

Her speed was tuned down last patch. She landed a little weaker than we liked so we tuned up her power a bit elsewhere. (What is she like a muscle car? wtf)

• Crystal Thorns [SPECIAL]
  • Damage & Knockback :: 120 (+60% Power) → 130 (+65% Power)
  • Core Knockback :: 1220 (+120% Power) → 1240 (+130% Power)
• Piercing Shot [PRIMARY]
  • Damange & Knockback :: 180 (+90% Power) → 185 (+92.5% Power)
  • Core Knockback :: 1340 (+180% Power) → 1350 (+185% Power)

Last patch hit her a little harder than we intended so we’re splitting the difference and giving her a little gift of stagger for good measure. It’s ain’t OCTober without and OCTavia buff lol. Octavia Omega Strikers. October.

• Base Stats
  • Stagger Growth :: 125 → 200
• Flow State [SECONDARY]
  • Base Speed:: 20% → 24%
  • Speed per second :: 2% → 1.8%

We buffed Rasmus recently but now it’s time for the pendulum to swing the other way. (see what I did there)

• Pendulum Swing [PRIMARY]
  • Cooldown :: 8→ 9
  • Damage & Knockback :: 190 (95% Power) → 185 (+92.5% Power)
  • Core Knockback :: 1360 (190% Power) → 1350 (+185% Power)

Rune.

• Shadow Swap [SECONDARY]
  • Cooldown 10s → 11s

Vyce has been going through a bit of a rough patch. We’re going to try to smooth out that roughness with a kind buff. You’re welcome Vyce!

• Base Stats
  • Speed :: 450 → 455
• Power Chord [PRIMARY]
  • Damage & Knockback :: 170 (+85% Power) → 175 (+87.5% Power)
  • Core Knockback :: 1320 (+170% Power) → 1330 (+175% Power)

The gap between Zentaro’s highs and lows was a bit wider than we’d like. We're giving him some extra damage on imperfect Slice and Dices to make him a little less feast or famine.

• Slice and Dice [PRIMARY]
  • Sour spot Damage & Knockback multiplier:: 33% → 45%
    • (damage on a sour spot hit 80 → 108)
  • (Damage when hitting sweet spot and core Knockback unchanged)

Rotated In: Night Market, Ahten CityRotated Out: Clarion Corp., Oni VillageRotated out:

• Reverberation
• Glass Cannon
• Might of the Colossus
• Orb Ponderer
• Orb Dancer

Rotated In:

• Spark of Agility
• Spark of Focus
• Spark of Resilience
• Spark of Strength
• Knife's Edge

If you’re a projectile range hating Juno main, I apologize. Please direct your hate comments to me. Who am I? Good question. - Aesop

• Projectile range increase :: 30% → 40%

• Size :: 30% → 27.5%
• Stagger :: 200 → 175

Energy Awakenings go together like chocolate and peanut butter. Sorry if you’re allergic to peanuts tho. My heart goes out to you.

• Energy gained on light hit taken :: 1.5 → 1.2
• Energy gained on normal hit taken :: 4.5 → 3.6

After the Slick Kicks nerf, Fight or Flight was once again better Slick Kicks.

• Speed boost duration :: 1.75s → 1.5s

• Hit power increase :: 28% → 26 %
• Core hit power increase :: 14% → 13%
• Activation window :: 2.5s → 2s

Energy Awakenings go together like chocolate and peanut butter. Sorry if you’re allergic to peanuts tho. My heart goes out to you.

• Evade energy gain :: 12 → 8
• Burst energy gain :: 25 → 16

• Cooldown reduction :: 30% (Max 3s) → 32.5% (Max 3.25s)

Siphoning Wand was more like bottom feeder wand because it sucked idk sorry. We’re making it a little better now so people can win when they pick it.

• Normal hit burn :: 5% → 6%
• Light hit burn :: 1.66% → 2%
• Healing multiplier :: 150% → 125%
  • (Actual healing amount unchanged, because that's how math works!!)

• Duration :: 75% → 70%
• Size increase :: 40% → 35%

also 10 one-time use codes for a Sonii emote lol

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• 1717ae72-a70b-44b0-8d3c-0fe853119a6c

Hi friends!

I wanted to tell you all that the first demo for Camille and Laura was released today!

None of the content is final and I am sure there will be issues here and there. I'm working on the game solo and I cannot account for everything, but it will help you get an idea of what I am going for with the game. I hope you will find something to appreciate in it and I appreciate any feedback you can give me.

Thank you so much for your time.
Olivier

Good Day!

Thank you everyone for your support during early access!

Watertime has personally helped me a ton by keeping my water intake high and helping me stay healthy. It has been very effective despite it's simplicity, and I have already seen the benefits of staying hydrated. I want to bring these benefits to more people, as such, I have decided to make it available for everyone by making it FREE!

After speaking to Steam Support, Watertime is now scheduled to become free on the 1st of November.

Stay Hydrated :)
- Ed

Just under 1000 new players tried the game, over 11,000 NPC's were killed, 3200 chests were looted, players dealt just under 5 million total damage and 36 people killed the Puppeteer (if you were one of those people, check your Steam inventory on Friday and there should be a reward item in there).

Big thanks to everyone who showed up to the tournament, was a lot of fun. "serguillotin" and "Wholesome" won with "EnderKlas" and "PowerChopper" coming in second.


I got a ton of really valuable feedback that will help the game a lot, ranging from simple but critical points of confusion (eg. people not realizing they can enter the tower by using the red portal and instead waiting in the entrance) to more high-level concerns about the extraction mechanics or the balance of various skills and full builds.
I'm already working on a patch to address some parts of that, other parts will take more time.


Going forward, I want to do more frequent playtests / events to gather feedback and improve the game faster.
I hope to do at least one small group event in October and a weekend playtest in November.
I'll be updating the ⁠short-term roadmap towards the end of the week.


Finally, if you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out the survey here.
The responses so far have been super helpful and it would be great to hear from more people.



See you all next time.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2321890/Swordai/?beta=0