Happy Holidays!

If you are new to the game or eying to get into it and don't have anyone to play with - the holiday season is one of the best times to get started!

On one hand the online queues will be a bit more populated than usual from the sale, but perhaps more importantly: The next New Player Challenge is on Saturday, January 4.
And here is how you can make the most of it:

1. sign up for it on challonge
   
   • take note of other players that signed up
2. join the community discord server and submit your game hours
   
   • seek out other participants and play with them until the tournament
     
   • dip your toes into the ranked queue for inspiration
     
   • chat with veterans for advice
3. play in the tournament!
   • win a DLC outfit of your choice by placing among the top 3
     
   • review your performance with commentary, if one of your rounds appeared on stream (here)

Don't have the time on that particular weekend? The community hosts these every month!
However the DLC outfit of choice is usually reserved for first place.

☃️ Snow-Kissed Surprises Are Here! 🎁

The Winter Festival Update has arrived! Slip into your fluffiest sweater, warm up with a steaming cup of cocoa, and step into a wonderland of winter magic. This update is overflowing with frosty fun—come see what’s in store!




Mark Your Calendar: The Winter Festival starts on Winter 23rd in-game. Gather friends and neighbors for a sparkling celebration filled with laughter, treats, and sweet surprises.



Mystery Gift Exchange: Join the community’s favorite gift swap. Share presents, discover surprises, and enjoy the thrill of unwrapping unexpected treasures.



Rufus’s Cozy Tale: Curl up by the bonfire as Rufus shares how Cornucopia began.



New Arcade Game – Snow Ball Fight: Rally your fellow townsfolk for a friendly flurry! Test your aim, outsmart frosty foes, and rack up points on your way to becoming the Snowball Champion. (We won’t blame you for enjoying that perfect shot on Stanley!)





Ice Fishing Fun: Two icy ponds now offer double the chance to reel in chilly-weather fish. Cast your line, bask in the serene winter air, and see what frosty catches you’ll haul in.



Festival Grounds Highlights: Wander past glimmering statues, frosty sculptures, and a radiant holiday tree lighting up Seedling Square. Snap photos and make cozy memories.




Thank You for Your Support: Your feedback and excitement keep us inspired. We’re grateful you help make every season special.

Stay Tuned: The Winter Festival is only the start! Keep those mittens close—more frosty features are on the way. Happy farming!

Happy Winter Festival,
David 🎄❄️💕

🏝️ Tropical Island Tiki Bar Interior Sneak Peek! 🏝️

Hello all!
Before we get into the fun stuff let me just take this time to thank you all for supporting Seedbo and That Time The Sun Exploded! I didn't expect anyone to engage with a game like this so seeing the feedback, achievements, and all the wishlists has really made my first time publishing a game on Steam into a rad experience!

Patch Notes:

• In version 1.00 of the game the cutscenes were set up to handle upscaling resolutions but not downscaling, because of this cutscenes would cut off subtitles at resolutions sub 1080p. This has been fixed, but sadly still doesn't support Ultrawide screen which is still something I'm trying to figure out.
  
• Added a Respawn at Checkpoint Button in the menu.
  
• Fixed collision on moving platforms in a certain stage so the player sticks to them rather than the platform moving being counted as a jump.
  
• Fixed a softlock where if you jump behind the the final boss' platform you can go out of the map beyond the kill plane.
  
• At the request of a single person added a window toggle option (Menu > Settings > Window).
  
• Decreased the jump sound effect volume.
  
• Re-arranged the doors in the overworld to make it more clear which was the last world.

I'm not 100% sure when the next update will be, I've been grinding on this game for a few months now and would like to take a break and enjoy the holidays. I tried getting the boss music to not restart when you die and reload into this update AND THAT WORKED only while in the boss areas but when you went into the overworld it would start playing multiple songs which would not make for a good experience.
Another thing I'd like to address is that early in development there were plans to have a post game incredibly hard world to act as a completionist bonus (think Champion's Road from the Mario series) but due to time constraints that wasn't implemented. Depending on how things go I am looking to include that in a future patch in the New Year (you will still be able to keep the 100% completion hat).

-breadyandready

Happy Holidays everyone, here's one more small update for the year!


This is a new script mod tool that allows parts to be attached to one another, without them needing to be properly aligned together.



They can even be unfrozen.



Jointed attachments can be created, including rotary, slider, or any other type.



Note that the attachment locations are still derived from the part's alignment grids, so an attachment can't be created at an arbitrary position or orientation. This doesn't make much difference for fixed attachments, but it does limit the possible locations of jointed attachments.

Also note that some part behaviours may be expecting only one attachment of a certain type, and creating extra attachments with the weld tool may result in unexpected behaviour.

This tool is really intended for advanced builders who want to circumvent the usual grid based limitations, it's not intended to replace the standard building system.


For the modders out there, there are some additions to the Lua scripting API. From a Lua script it's now possible to get and modify part behaviour tweakables, create and delete part attachments, and even apply physics forces to parts. I look forward to seeing what you can come up with using this stuff!

There are a few other improvements and additions too, as always, check out the release notes for details.

Thanks to you all for your support this year, for playing the game, and for sharing your amazing creations!

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Release notes:-

• Lua scripting changes and new features:-
  
  • Added new ITweakables interface implemented by part behaviour to provide access to its tweakables.
    
  • Added methods to IAttachmentOperations to create, replace, and delete part attachments.
    
  • Added FixedUpdate entry function, called on Lua scripts once per simulation time step.
    
  • Exposed fixed delta time value.
    
  • Added new IPhysical interface implemented by part descriptor, with a method for applying a force to a part.
    
  • Added TargetedPosition property to ITargeter interface.
• New script mods:-
  
  • ServoTool - Sets a servo / stepper motor's trim angle from its current angle.
    
  • WeldTool - For attaching one part to any other, without them needing to be aligned together, or even frozen!
    
  • PhysicsExample - A simple demonstration of applying a force to a part.
• New 2.5x9 truck wheel (rim designed by Nate).
  
• Implemented joint force / torque debug visualisation, and added options to ConstructionDebug script mod to enable it.
  
• Added dropdown menu to part behaviour UIs, as an alternative way to choose a joystick axis to bind.
  
• Added toggle to video options for disabling chromatic aberration, independent of vignette.
  
• Bug fixes.

December 21st, 2024
1.2.19

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
We've added two Christmas puzzles to our bonus Holiday 2024 pack!

Fog of War Pack
5 new puzzles!

Lines Variety Pack
5 new puzzles! All puzzles are out now!

Fog Clarity Updates
• X's and V's now have colored backgrounds to differentiate them.
• Increased the thickness of thermometers.
• Removed "if given" from the Killer ruleset for Killer puzzles that don't feature hidden sum cages.

New Features
* New Area: The Winter Village!
* Added a better color picker to the Customization Menu
* New hats! Santa Hat and Dreidel

Fixes
* Fixed bug where players could keep skateboarding after leaving the skatepark
* Idle mode (9) is no longer triggered on the Graphics or Customization Menus

Miscellaneous
* Several commands no longer work in the menu. A few, like idle mode, still do
* Even on very low graphics quality, now the frog and rock hats will only disappear when taking up a very, very small portion of the screen
* Adjusted particle effects for hats

* Less Bear AIs on SP
* Faster turn rate for Crocodile
* Buffed damage for Pistol

A new map is here to spread holiday cheer! Cozy Cabin is a small two lane map with a warm palette and festive decor. Fight over the central present and stuffed elephants to get a leg up on you opponent. Happy holidays!

Changes:

• New Map “Cozy Cabin”
  
• New Song
  
• Minor bugfixes

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'Twas the night before update, in a cabin so warm,
With presents set out and trees all adorned.
The babies were resting, tucked snug in their beds,
While visions of crawlers danced 'round in their heads.

But just as the silence seemed calm and so sweet,
A loud noise erupted, disturbing their sleep!
Twin babies awoke with a cry and a shout,
And out of their cribs, they both climbed about.

One grabbed a rattle, the other a ball,
They glared at each other, preparing to brawl.
No giggles just grumbles, they started to fight,
While collecting toy parts in the warm fire light.

Gathering upgrades, getting stronger indeed,
And recruiting stuffed elephants, for the teams that they lead.
The room filled with chaos, a holiday mess,
These twins were determined to settle who’s best!

And soon, with a boom a pillow fort fell,
Now put in last stand, can this still go well?
”Lock in”, they thought, “the game is still mine”,
”With all of my power, I’m sure I’ll be fine”.

So lock in they did, both babies in fact,
Treating these final moments with grace and tact.
And when the dust settled, it seemed a winner was found,
But …. ”how about a best of three, I’m winning next round!”

Hey everyone!

First of all, happy holidays to everyone who celebrates it! We hope that you'll have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones and well deserved holiday! 🎄☃️ (we can also use some rest)

Christmas Update will be our last update for 2024 but expect even more exciting stuff in 2025! Thank you all so much for an amazing year, we really appreciate your support and love!

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Let's get right into the update details! 📜

Today, we’re thrilled to introduce some significant visual improvements that elevate the realism and depth of Hard Bullet’s style.


We’re excited to introduce real-time shadows for all objects across every arena in Hard Bullet!

• Optimized Performance: Shadows are designed to have minimal impact on performance.
  
• Customizable Settings: If you prefer, you can disable real-time shadows in the Graphics Settings menu.

As this technology is still new for us, you might encounter some visual glitches, particularly in larger arenas like City Roofs. Rest assured, we’re actively identifying and addressing these issues to ensure a smoother experience.


We planned to include Horizon-Based Ambient Occlusion (HBAO) in today's update, but due to some unexpected issues, we had to postpone its release.
This feature will now be added during the next few days, enhancing the realism of lighting and reflections across all physics and static objects in the game.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay tuned for this exciting visual upgrade coming very soon!


To keep up with modern hardware and deliver a smoother gaming experience, we’re phasing out support for older systems:

• Minimum GPU: GTX 1070.
  
• Recommended GPU: RTX 2070S (or GTX 1080 Ti).
  
• Minimum CPU: Intel i5-10400.
  
• Recommended CPU: Intel i7-10700 or equivalent.

These changes reflect the hardware most players already use and prevent confusion for new users looking to match their setup with the game’s needs.
We also Resolved issues with graphical presets that could prevent them from being applied. Now switching works correctly but restarting the game is still needed.


We’ve reordered our VR launch options for clarity and convenience:

• Meta Runtime is now the first launch option.
  
• SteamVR is the second option.

While we recommend using the runtime that corresponds to your headset, we remain fully committed to supporting all available options and HMD combinations.

If you experience any launch issues or other technical problems, please reach out to us via Discord, Steam Forums or Email. Our team has a strong track record of troubleshooting issues and providing fixes, and we’d love to help resolve your case.

📝 Note: Posting detailed descriptions of your issues on forums is far more productive than leaving negative reviews without specifics. Your feedback helps us identify and fix problems more efficiently!

Thank you for your continued support — let’s keep making Hard Bullet better together! 💪

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Complete shooting mini-games to unlock festive player outfits!

• 🎁 Holiday Head Bag — Earned after completing your first task.
  
• 🧤 Winter Gloves — Unlockable after finishing 4 tasks.
  
• 🧥 Holiday Jacket — Requires completing 8 tasks.
  
• ⛄ Snowman Head — Awarded for completing all 12 challenges.

Bonus: While completing these challenges, you'll also unlock unique weapon skins!

You can tackle the challenges in any order, but for the best experience, we recommend starting with the first gun and following the intended difficulty progression.

Don't worry if you run out of ammo — there's a special reloading timer, or you can simply grab another gun from the spawner.


🎄 Holiday Challenge starts today and will last till January 10th.

• Fixed enemy spawn issues during RIDE sessions;
  
• Emeny Spawner: Fixed armor/special hats switching.
  
• Samuel1911: Fixed broken skin;

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Thank You for the Amazing Response to Our Halloween Event! 🎃

For those who missed it, we’ve got a treat for you! The Halloween Event is now available to replay in the Betas tab — as many times as you’d like!

✨Your progress is safe! Saves will work both ways, so when you switch back to the main version, all your unlocked gun skins (new and old) will still be with you.

Don’t miss this chance to relive the spooky fun and keep collecting those looks!


As the Winter Event comes to a close later in January, it will join other "classic" Hard Bullet versions in the Betas Tab. This way, you’ll always have access to those nostalgic experiences.

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But now, let’s talk about what’s ahead:



2025 will be a pivotal year for Hard Bullet. The updates we’re working on are monumental, reshaping massive aspects of the game, including:

• Player body, movement, and hand systems.
  
• Revamped enemy AI systems.
  
• Quest 3/3s Standalone.
  
• A Story/Roguelite Mode.

This leap forward is so significant that we’re dedicating ourselves fully to bringing Hard Bullet to the next level. It’s time to prepare for a game that addresses the flaws of its predecessor while embracing the innovation we’ve always envisioned.

So let’s take a moment to appreciate the current version — imperfections and all — and prepare to welcome the next generation of Hard Bullet, free from the limitations of old code and legacy issues.

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We’re deeply grateful for your support over the years. Your feedback and enthusiasm have made this journey possible.

While the dev team will take a well-deserved break from December 31st to January 10th, bugfix updates will roll out until the end of December. Meanwhile, our marketing team will keep you entertained with exciting content!

Here’s to an amazing 2025 and the future of Hard Bullet — built together with our incredible community! 🙌

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Although we have done a terrible job keeping folks up-to-date with our progress, I assure you all **crickets** that we are still engaged. Here are a few highlights, but first, dancing (why did we make this....because we could...and we thought it was funny.)




Updates
We are currently working to release two different builds of the game in 2025.

A free-demo featuring the introduction of the game, accompanied by a short, for purchase, DLC Halloween excursion. Both are intended to introduce players to the world we are creating and to obtain objective feedback we can incorporate into current chapters of the game actively being developed as I type.

Well that's it for now, we hope to be more consistent in our updates going forward!