It’s that time of year again (already?!) when everyone slaps a bow on the chaos and calls it a wrap, and what a year it’s been in the world of ASCENDANT! We’re not saying 2024 almost killed every single one of our devs (they’ve forgotten what sunlight is), but let’s just say, if there was a Biocore for stress management, we’d have stolen it by now.
The TL;DR of 2024:
We’ve run three open betas, one closed beta, and four technical tests, proving that not even a futuristic hellscape can slow down our passion for perfection. We also took ASCENDANT to the big leagues during Steam Next Fest, where our little biopunk baby got to mingle with the cool kids. During these play times, you guys dealt out 155M damage globally this year - with almost 1M of that being self inflicted damage -, over 40M damage delivered to those raging Gorlizards, a whopping 485,130 Cattermaws killed, and almost (this one’s huge… you ready?) 309M total damage to NPCs. We can only thank you for choosing us over therapy.
Community: The real MVPs
To our community: you’re our IRL Earthtrees keeping us and this madness alive. Whether you’ve been rage quitting in our betas, roasting us in Discord (yep, we see you), or idolising that sexy, scaley beast, Mr.G-lizard like he’s a cult leader, we couldn’t have done this without you. Like, SERIOUSLY. You’re like amber - vital, glowing, worth fighting for… and a little dangerous when concentrated in one place.
Cre-ATE-or Chaos
Our Top Dogs events went down a storm, and featured over 200 creators going head-to-head for the ultimate cash prize and the right to see their clans rock their custom decals in-game. Sure, it wasn’t about the decals (they were just for the bragging rights), but every creator’s clan showed up to fight for that top spot. In the end, Team CuzSai crushed it, with Team ChaosCash155, Team CaedVT, Team xPoeticx, and Team SoraTheSyke rounding out the top five. On top of that, some huge gaming legends like Summit1g, HutchMF, CDNThe3rd, Tomographic, JackFrags, Dokibird, Vulkan, AquaFPS, TheTacticalBrit, Stylosa, and more took to the streams to show the world how it's done in Harmony. If you missed it… seriously, where the hell have you been? Should we send help?
What’s coming next?
2025 is the year we finally launch this beast, and we couldn’t be more hyped. We’re bringing bigger events, harder-hitting gameplay, and more reasons to yell, “HO HO HOLY SH*T!” while dodging those bastard mind-controlled Gorlizards. This journey isn’t just ours, it’s yours too, and we couldn’t be more gassed to have you along with us for the ride. So here’s to you 🥂. Thanks for being part of the insanity. May your holidays be filled with chaos, your New Year’s resolutions include ‘fewer respawns’, and your 2025 bring all the Biocores your Earthtree could ever need.
First of all, we would like to thank you so much for your interest in Liminal Shift and its demo! The demo process went very well, with almost no issues, and we addressed the necessary gaps through feedback from the demo.
We have many more plans in mind for Liminal Shift, but we don't want to keep you waiting any longer. We also want to involve you more effectively in the development process.
For this reason, Liminal Shift Early Access will launch tomorrow, 12/25 at 8:00 PM (PST) | 12/26 at 7:00 AM (GMT+3).
Thank you so much for your feedback and support. We are truly excited to show you what we’ve been working on. All 6 chapters are ready, each with its unique atmosphere, emotions, and feelings. We’ve worked hard to ensure they leave the best possible impact on players.
See you tomorrow in a place where loneliness creates crowds, and silence is too loud.
Hi! We decided to make a big update for the demo, so it will represent(mostly) how game will play on Full release. It is last big update for Demo(ex. some hotfixes).
What is new: 1. Map reworked. 2. New Contract system (core game loop rework). 3. Inter-match lobby-spaceship. 4. Balance improved. 5. New movement animations. 6. Noise level indication. 7. Localization (Spanish, Russian). 8. Bug fixes.
Now we are finishing the game and preparing for full release Q1 2025
As for localization on full release: 1)English 2)Spanish 3)Russian 4)Polish 5)Turkish 6)French 7)German 8)Portuguese
Today marks the 2nd day of Early Access, and we’re incredibly grateful for all the interest and engagement we've received through your comments and on our Discord channel. 💬✨
We’d like to share some exciting news about an upcoming update and provide details on the new features we’re planning to add!
Planned Updates (Expected in 7-10 Days)
📞 Upcoming Phone Calls Update 📞 We’re introducing a new phone interaction system where you can call and flirt with characters. Build your relationship points by giving them the attention they want. Remember, they’re waiting for you to charm them!
🎁 Upcoming Gift Update 🎁 Each character will have unique gift preferences. By giving them the right presents, you’ll catch their attention. Get ready to spend your money wisely 🤑🤑🤑🤑
💃 Upcoming Girl Profile Page Update 💃 We’re adding a relationship progress bar to track where you stand with each character and how close you are to the next stage. This page will also shows the gifts you sent to make it easier for you to plan your interactions
Bug Fixes: Various bug fixes will also be included in this update to improve overall gameplay
Future Updates After This Release: Character model updates for better visuals Content diversity updates to keep the gameplay fresh Character progression tree for deeper interactions
Note: We’ve received feedback about translation issues in certain languages. We’re aware of this and are committed to improving translations during the Early Access period with professional localization services. Thank you for your patience
Don’t forget to join our Discord channel to stay updated on all the latest news and features.
Ho, ho, ho! This holiday season, the Space Raccoon team is here to send warm wishes to our incredible Steam community. Whether you’re soaring through space, conquering new worlds, or simply relaxing with a cozy indie game, we’re grateful to be part of your gaming journey.
This Christmas, let’s celebrate the memories we’ve created together and the adventures yet to come. Your passion fuels our creativity and inspires us to dream bigger with every update and release. We hope your holidays are filled with epic games, laughter, and the joy of connecting with friends and family.
From our galaxy to yours: Merry Christmas and Happy Gaming! 🎁🎮
We wish you a very Merry Christmas! May your days be as warm and delightful as a cup of tea brewed beneath a sky full of sparkling stars. 🌟 May your hearts be filled with love, coziness, and endless wonder! 💙💛
As we prepare to take a short break before embracing all the adventures that 2025 will bring, we thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on some of our biggest milestones from 2024!
Tukoni: Prologue Updates We released several updates to the beloved Tukoni: Prologue, fixing critical bugs and adding support for several dozen languages!
Tukoni: Forest Keepers Announced! The full Tukoni game we've dreamed about for so long (and we know you’ve been dreaming about too!) is finally becoming a reality! We revealed Tukoni: Forest Keepers during the Wholesome Direct 2024 event and were thrilled to see it receive over 3,000 wishlists on the very first day!
Tukoni Team Assembled! We’ve brought together an amazing team, including many talented folks who worked on Tukoni: Prologue back in 2020, as well as some wonderful new faces. Each one is pouring their heart and soul into the game, and we’re so grateful to be creating Tukoni: Forest Keepers together.
First Screenshots! This year, we shared the first enchanting glimpses of Yavir, the location we’re currently crafting. We can’t wait to unveil even more magical moments in the coming months!
Incredible Support! We couldn’t have done it without you—our loyal and supportive forest keepers! Over 27,000 (!) players have wishlisted the game, and we’ve been followed by more than 1,000 fans. Your enthusiasm truly means the world to us.
Stay Connected! Be sure to follow our developer page Dream Operator, so you don't miss any updates. You can also find us on Twitter and Bluesky. Let’s stay in touch!
That’s a wrap for now. Thank you for being part of this magical journey with us. See you in 2025!