First, thank you all so very much for the incredibly good recepetion that Mysteries of Perception received on the first day of its release!
All the team is very grateful for the support all of you have shown already. ːwolloveː

and with that, we took the opportunity to squash some bugs that were definitely a pain in the butt.

• Steam achievement at the end of chapter 2 is now obtainable after having gathered all the clues of the chapter, not before.
  
• Steam achievement at the end of chapter 3 is now possible to obtain. (retroactively too)
  
• The door on the left in the KingFisher no longer hesitate to exist, and works as intended.
  
• "Alaric Dupinson" clue in chapter 3 is now correctly displayed.

Survivors!

Today, we released a Regular Update packed with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and a large number of fixes.

This update introduces new trading mechanics, enhanced electricity management, and UI refinements to improve your gameplay experience. Traders missions can be completed directly in the trading post UI now, and resource flow calculations have been improved. Electricity management sees major upgrades, including power poles that can now be built on streets and better visualization of the energy network. The camera system has been refined, with zooming via keyboard and smoother fixed-camera movements.

We’ve also addressed a variety of bugs across expeditions, buildings, vehicles, and UI elements, improving overall stability. Tweaks to settler behaviors, trade routes, and statistics ensure a smoother and more intuitive gameplay experience.

• Camera: Added subtle mouse-position-based camera movement for all fixed camera positions (e.g., main menu, trading posts, and expeditions).
  
• Camera: The camera can now be zoomed using the keyboard.
  
• Electricity: Power poles can now be built on streets.
  
• Traders: Resource per minute calculations now correctly account for goods transferred via trade routes.
  
• Traders: Trader missions can now be completed directly in the trading post UI.

• Buildings: Fixed several issues with the grid shader.
  
• Buildings: Fixed stuck vehicle workshop.
  
• Camera: Tooltips are no longer hidden when moving or rotating the camera with keyboard input.
  
• Electricity: Paused buildings are now correctly reflected in the electricity analytics view.
  
• Expeditions: All expeditions are now correctly sorted by sector in the expedition overview.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed expedition interaction dialog.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed glitchy floor blending in the sand mine.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed missing material in the military base POI.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed missing undersite meshes in the main menu endzone scene.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed number riddle code 7599 not being readable in all cases (adjusted font and number positioning).
  
• Expeditions: Fixed road and vegetation being incorrectly highlighted in the starting endzone.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed an issue where the explorer could glitch through lootable boxes in the scrapyard.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed an issue where the explorer could glitch through the wheels of a buggy in the endzone POI.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed a seemingly unlooted barrel in the Wind Generator expedition.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed the 88% bug in the modern house expedition.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed trading posts incorrectly counting toward overall sector progress in the expedition overview.
  
• Expeditions: Fixed the sorting of expeditions in the overview to reflect the correct sector order.
  
• Input: Fixed a rare error that could occur when deselecting objects.
  
• Input: The current selection is now correctly cleared when starting to build roads.
  
• Intro: The intro cinematic can now be skipped using any key.
  
• Minimap: Fixed tooltip for resource deposits in the zone info above the minimap.
  
• Research: Fixed broken text layout in the research view when displaying long research names.
  
• Savegames: Fixed an issue where Rain, Drought, and other catastrophes would not trigger correctly.
  
• Tutorial: Fixed floating UIs above vehicles not updating during the tutorial when expeditions are unlocked and a vehicle is already near an expedition site.
  
• Tutorial: The radiation warning message now triggers at the correct time during the tutorial.
  
• UI: Improved rendering performance in the main menu.
  
• Upcycling: Fixed an issue where the upcycling ruin UI was still displayed while the ruin was being upcycled, leading to an error when clicking on it.
  
• Upcycling: Upcycling ruins no longer count as resource deposits in the zone info above the minimap.
  
• Vehicles: Fixed and improved action button logic for vehicles to ensure more consistent button display.
  
• Vehicles: Fixed an issue where the loot button above vehicles at ruins did not disappear after fully looting the ruin.
  
• Traders: Resource per minute calculations now correctly account for goods transferred via trade routes.

• Buildings: Added more sub-tooltips to values in building tooltips.
  
• Buildings: Bathhouse now requires water to function.
  
• Buildings: Building tooltip now displays the maximum number of assignable workers.
  
• Buildings: Tooltip for production mode selection now displays resources per minute instead of total yield.
  
• Buildings: Vehicles on trade routes no longer take a direct beeline when checking for the best landing stage.
  
• Camera: Tweaked camera movement and rotation speeds for keyboard input to match the responsiveness of mouse input.
  
• Electricity: Added "Configure Network" button to the connector building inspector.
  
• Electricity: Added a tooltip to better explain the "Send Amount" field in the energy network overview.
  
• Electricity: Reworked the energy transfer logic in the energy network overview. 100% now represents the total maximum energy production per minute, dynamically adjusting the send amount based on available production rather than a fixed cap.
  
• Expeditions: Bridge and sector progress bars in the expedition overview now better reflect their respective colors.
  
• Expeditions: Improved feedback when finishing an expedition.
  
• Expeditions: Number riddles can now be closed using the ESC key.
  
• Expeditions: Removed the X button from the expedition-ending dialog and replaced it with a "Continue Expedition" button.
  
• Expeditions: Resources can now be destroyed on the ruin side when transferring between vehicles and ruins.
  
• Missions: Rewards and other consequences of an event are no longer displayed in the outro if the event is completed immediately after accepting it.
  
• Missions: Seed Unlock Missions now base their goals on actual production output.
  
• Settlers: Improved handling of different scenarios when displaying the current activity in the settler inspector.
  
• Statistics: Graph dots in the statistics view now have labels displaying their values.
  
• Trade Routes: Resource limits for settlements, previously only configurable at landing stages, can now also be set directly in the trade route editor.
  
• Traders: Inspector of trading posts now also displays the trader’s trust level.
  
• Traders: Several layout adjustments in the trade UI.
  
• Traders: Tooltips in the trade view no longer obscure the trade worth progress bar.
  
• Traders: Traders now inform players when they have no available mission and will notify them when one becomes available.
  
• UI: Changed the displayed label for the game over state.
  
• UI: Slightly increased the width of the news output in the main menu.
  
• UI: Updated the "Access Points" help text image.
  
• UI: World overview (previously zone overview) now also includes all discovered traders.
  
• UI: Zone inventories now only display items that are actually stored there.
  
• Vehicles: Improved performance when moving multiple selected vehicles to a new position.
  
• Vehicles: Interaction buttons in the vehicle inspector are now always visible to prevent UI jumping when the selected vehicle is moving.

Your Teams from Gentlymad & Assemble | 0.8.9161.21961 #03f880f99



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2144640/Endzone_2/


If you’re looking to stay updated and connect with other survivors, our Discord is the place to be!
We have dedicated channels and roles designed to provide you with exactly the information you're looking for, whether it is patch notes, dev blogs, or community life updates.

You can take a second to join the Discord right here and tailor your experience to your needs and preferences!

Keeping track of everything happening in a game community can be a challenge, so we’ve specifically created a Community News channel on Discord. Here, you’ll find updates on new community activities, fresh discussion topics, polls, weekly questions, milestone celebrations, and improvements to our Discord & community!

We've also added a dedicated Streams and Media channel to showcase all the content you’re creating around Endzone. Whether it’s streams, videos, screenshots, or anything else creative, this is the place to share your work with other survivors and get noticed!
You might even have your content featured on our social media!

We can't wait to see you with us in the Endzone!

If you’ve seen our Xmas card and the roadmap for the near- to mid-term future of X4: Foundations, then you might already have a pretty good idea of what new content is coming to X4 this quarter. But now, it’s time to make it official and end the suspense!

Our next DLC for X4: Foundations will be titled X4: Hyperion Pack, and as previously mentioned in our roadmap news, it will be "more compact than previous X4 expansions." As the name suggests, the X4: Hyperion Pack will focus on bringing the Hyperion ship into X4 – one of the most frequently requested ships from the community. Alongside this, additional new content will be introduced, which we outline below and on the X4: Hyperion Pack Steam page (make sure to wishlist it, please - it helps us a lot with visibility on Steam!).

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3419300/X4_Hyperion_Pack/



Depending on the success of this first "Mini DLC," we plan to follow up with similarly sized DLCs to accompany future free base game updates. As outlined in our roadmap news, our primary focus in 2025 is on delivering consistent and impactful improvements to the base game. As in the past, these base game updates will be free for all existing X4 players, while purchases of the Mini DLC, such as the X4: Hyperion Pack, will support ongoing development.

Thank you for your continued support and loyalty to X4: Foundations. We still have plenty of exciting plans for the game, and we’re looking forward to another thrilling year with all of you.




The X4: Hyperion Pack expands the universe of X4: Foundations with:

• The legendary Hyperion Expeditionary Ship
  
• A new mission chain to discover and unlock the Hyperion
  
• A new gamestart, granting immediate access to the Hyperion if you prefer to jump into the new ship straight away
  
• A brand new sector, waiting to be explored in the Open Universe
  
• New music tracks that enrich the X4 soundtrack, elevating your auditory space journey

The Hyperion is back, reimagined and ready to leave its mark on the universe once more! This iconic ship introduces an exciting new ship classification: the Expeditionary class. Seamlessly blending raw power, agility, and a compact yet versatile design, the Hyperion captures the essence of the Paranid like never before.



The Hyperion redefines the limits of what a capital ship can achieve. Despite its classification as an L-class ship, it stands out with its sleek, lightweight frame and unparalleled manoeuvrability. Slightly larger than a frigate, this unique ship punches above its weight class by combining heavy-duty large (L) equipment with an exceptionally small target signature. Its capabilities include:

• Six main gun mounts, designed for devastating offensive capabilities
  
• M-sized turrets, offering robust defensive coverage
  
• L-class shielding and engines, delivering superior durability and mobility in a remarkably compact frame
  
• Enhanced missile capacity, ensuring sustained firepower in prolonged engagements

Its agility and firepower make it an ideal choice for daring solo operations or engaging in high-stakes battles, provided there's room to leverage its impressive manoeuvrability. The Hyperion also comes equipped with a single docking bay, capable of accommodating and repairing up to two S-class ships, adding logistical and strategic flexibility to your missions.



The Hyperion isn't just a ship - it's a symbol of innovation and adaptability. With features like repair and resupply capabilities for docked ships, above-average cargo capacity for a combat ship, and a crew complement well-suited to boarding operations, this ship thrives in the hands of skilled pilots. Whether you're navigating dangerous trade routes, engaging in piracy, or leading fleets into uncharted territory, the Hyperion is your ultimate companion.

Prepare to command a legend. Are you ready to reshape your destiny in the universe of X4: Foundations?

Grymbeard, the spiteful dwarf, is raising an army of clones and building a colossal war automaton in his own image! Driven by vengeance and an ego as massive as his creation, he’s determined to bring the Kingdom to its knees. Overcompensating, much?

There’s no time to ponder—The Alliance must journey to the Darksteel Mountains, where the metal giant nears completion, and put a stop to his nefarious plot!

• 5 Treacherous New Stages through the Darksteel Mountains
  
• 12 Deadly New Enemies: from clones to sinister mechanical creations
  
• 2 Dreadful Minibosses and 3 Epic Boss Fights – waiting to be disassembled!
  
• 1 New Linirean Tower – the Cannoneer Squad makes an explosive debut
  
• 1 New Dark Army Hero – Kratoa, the Molten Rage, awakens from his slumber
  
• New Achievements for ultimate bragging rights
  
• Easter eggs packed with robotic surprises!

Now’s your chance to lead the Alliance against the Colossal Dwarfare!
Time to take down Grymbeard! And Grymbeard! And… Grymbeard?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3368630/Kingdom_Rush_5_Alliance_TD__Colossal_Dwarfare_Campaign?utm_source=steamnews&utm_campaign=colossal_dwarfare

Grymbeard, the spiteful dwarf, is raising an army of clones and building a colossal war automaton in his own image! Driven by vengeance and an ego as massive as his creation, he’s determined to bring the Kingdom to its knees. Overcompensating, much?

There’s no time to ponder—The Alliance must journey to the Darksteel Mountains, where the metal giant nears completion, and put a stop to his nefarious plot!

• 5 Treacherous New Stages through the Darksteel Mountains
  
• 12 Deadly New Enemies: from clones to sinister mechanical creations
  
• 2 Dreadful Minibosses and 3 Epic Boss Fights – waiting to be disassembled!
  
• 1 New Linirean Tower – the Cannoneer Squad makes an explosive debut
  
• 1 New Dark Army Hero – Kratoa, the Molten Rage, awakens from his slumber
  
• New Achievements for ultimate bragging rights
  
• Easter eggs packed with robotic surprises!

Now’s your chance to lead the Alliance against the Colossal Dwarfare!
Time to take down Grymbeard! And Grymbeard! And… Grymbeard?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3368630/Kingdom_Rush_5_Alliance_TD__Colossal_Dwarfare_Campaign?utm_source=steamnews&utm_campaign=colossal_dwarfare

Grymbeard, the spiteful dwarf, is raising an army of clones and building a colossal war automaton in his own image! Driven by vengeance and an ego as massive as his creation, he’s determined to bring the Kingdom to its knees. Overcompensating, much?

There’s no time to ponder—The Alliance must journey to the Darksteel Mountains, where the metal giant nears completion, and put a stop to his nefarious plot!

• 5 Treacherous New Stages through the Darksteel Mountains
  
• 12 Deadly New Enemies: from clones to sinister mechanical creations
  
• 2 Dreadful Minibosses and 3 Epic Boss Fights – waiting to be disassembled!
  
• 1 New Linirean Tower – the Cannoneer Squad makes an explosive debut
  
• 1 New Dark Army Hero – Kratoa, the Molten Rage, awakens from his slumber
  
• New Achievements for ultimate bragging rights
  
• Easter eggs packed with robotic surprises!

Now’s your chance to lead the Alliance against the Colossal Dwarfare!
Time to take down Grymbeard! And Grymbeard! And… Grymbeard?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3368630/Kingdom_Rush_5_Alliance_TD__Colossal_Dwarfare_Campaign?utm_source=steamnews&utm_campaign=colossal_dwarfare

Hi!

Around May 2023, the very first version of Burder's demo was released. It was an important milestone for me, because at the time, I had already spent 3 years working on this project during my free time (being a web dev to pay the bills). So I was very relieved to finally "let it go" and move on the next areas of the game.

I went to a few gamedev events where I live, near Paris, France, to meet other gamedevs and share about our experiences. I did receive some feedback back then, which helped me a lot to understand where my game was lacking, what aspects were more frustrating than what "normal game design" should allow!

Burder being a (narrative, but also) puzzle game, I saw that some of my puzzles were kinda confusing in the way they presented themselves. I even noticed that a specific puzzle was solved by several players in a way that was totally unexpected for me, and was really a bug.

I learnt that, in puzzles, the more you "confine" the player in indicative restrictions, the clearer the path to the solution will be. My puzzle presentation was probably too vague.

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Anyway, enough about 2023. After receiving such feedback, I spent a part of 2023, and the entirety of 2024 improving the demo:

- First on "fixing" what I considered to be relevant feedback, genuine game design issues with my game.

- Then I improved some visual aspects of the game, parts I wasn't a fan of, like dialogues' faces. I also added more animated stuff in the backgrounds, particles, etc, to make the world feel more alive. I also added some lore parts, especially the "opening visual novel sequence" (for those that aren't into VN at all, I promise the VN parts will remain short and rare in Burder)

- Finally, my biggest task for this new demo: making the game's music! I had no background regarding music theory or any practice of an instrument. I still can't use a piano or a guitar even if I own some in my apartment, but I spent the first half of 2024 learning music theory, sound design, and the use of a DAW. So all of the music you hear in this new demo is from me. It sure sounds less professional than the license-free music I had in place, but for this first game I'm making, I really wanted to be a "jack of all trades" in order to learn all aspects that surround the act of making a game, and have a better understanding of the whole process. After that, even though I took a real interest in drawing illustrations or composing music, I can more clearly see that for my next projects, I would ideally be accompanied by an audio artist, a graphic designer, and maybe a fellow developer. And focus myself more on what I estimate are my own fields : programming and writing (I still need to keep practicing that one)

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So this is it, Demo Version 2 of Burder should now be live on Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux. I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try, and feel free to contact me on Twitter, Blusky or my Discord server (more deserted than the Sahara for now) if you have any feedback to give!

Grymbeard, the spiteful dwarf, is raising an army of clones and building a colossal war automaton in his own image! Driven by vengeance and an ego as massive as his creation, he’s determined to bring the Kingdom to its knees. Overcompensating, much?

There’s no time to ponder—The Alliance must journey to the Darksteel Mountains, where the metal giant nears completion, and put a stop to his nefarious plot!

• 5 Treacherous New Stages through the Darksteel Mountains
  
• 12 Deadly New Enemies: from clones to sinister mechanical creations
  
• 2 Dreadful Minibosses and 3 Epic Boss Fights – waiting to be disassembled!
  
• 1 New Linirean Tower – the Cannoneer Squad makes an explosive debut
  
• 1 New Dark Army Hero – Kratoa, the Molten Rage, awakens from his slumber
  
• New Achievements for ultimate bragging rights
  
• Easter eggs packed with robotic surprises!

Now’s your chance to lead the Alliance against the Colossal Dwarfare!
Time to take down Grymbeard! And Grymbeard! And… Grymbeard?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3368630/Kingdom_Rush_5_Alliance_TD__Colossal_Dwarfare_Campaign?utm_source=steamnews&utm_campaign=colossal_dwarfare

As the full version of JDM: Japanese Drift Master approaches, big changes are on the horizon. The final round of JDM Champions is here, but before we crown the last winners, it's time to bid farewell to the beloved prologue demo—JDM: Rise of the Scorpion.

With the release date announcement, you got a first look at the gameplay, captured directly from the latest build of the full version, and can see firsthand how the project has evolved since. We've put so much work into JDM: Japanese Drift Master that we feel the prologue-demo from August 2024 no longer represents the current state and quality of the game.


We’ve gathered valuable feedback from JDM: Rise of the Scorpion players, which has been a key motivation in making the full version an even bigger and better experience for everyone. Here are a few key factors that led to our decision to close the prologue-demo.

We’ve updated the engine to Unreal Engine 5 significantly improving lighting, reflections, shadows, and overall visual quality. We’re working hard to eliminate ghosting and other visual issues, which were present in the demo. JDM: Japanese Drift Master will meet and exceed the visual standards of a 2025 release.

Upgrading to UE5 has brought performance improvements and better game optimization, giving us more tools to fine-tune the experience for PC players. The process is still ongoing but the progress so far has been phenomenal. We’re committed to delivering a well-polished product on launch.



We’ve also refined the driving experience based on your valuable feedback. While driving physics can be subjective, we’ve focused on enhancing the overall feel of the cars on the road while expanding the functionality of driving assists. Our goal is to create the ultimate simcade experience—a perfect balance where both sim-racing enthusiasts and casual players can enjoy a rewarding challenge and pure driving fun!

We've been testing steering wheels, pedals, shifters, and handbrakes from various manufacturers. From industry giants like Logitech G and Thrustmaster to lesser-known brands and generic controllers, our goal is to make as many devices as possible plug-and-play at launch. At the same time, we're enhancing our custom binding system, ensuring that even if we miss a device, you'll still be able to race seamlessly.

With all the improvements we’ve made, demo-prologue JDM: Rise of the Scorpion no longer reflects the quality of the full game which will be a significantly enhanced experience in comparison. As a result, we’ll be shutting it down on Monday, February 3rd at 3:00 p.m. CET, in preparation for the official launch of JDM: Japanese Drift Master on March 26th.

Before we say goodbye, let’s crown:


This month the first two positions in the table were deliberately skipped, as Hikkoid was our Drift champion and Jujudu0612 our Grip champion in December. Both have already secured their place in the Hall of Fame.

Drift Challenge:

• jujudu0612 with an impressive score of 421918.

Grip Challenge:

• Simgii with a blazing time of 03: 20: 101.

Congratulations to our Champions! If you’d like to join the Discord Hall of Fame, hop into our server and reach out to our community manager, Julian. You will only need a Discord account connected to your Steam account so we can confirm your Steam ID.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master launches on March 26th, 2025! If it’s already on your wishlist, don’t forget to hit the ‘Follow’ button on our Steam page to stay updated on all the exciting reveals. We know the hype is real, so tell us in the comments: would you like to see a similar challenge in the full version of the game? Remember to join our Discord community and connect with fellow drift enthusiasts! Let’s gear up for launch day together!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153410/JDM_Japanese_Drift_Master/


Let’s Drift,
Gaming Factory

Grymbeard, the spiteful dwarf, is raising an army of clones and building a colossal war automaton in his own image! Driven by vengeance and an ego as massive as his creation, he’s determined to bring the Kingdom to its knees. Overcompensating, much?

There’s no time to ponder—The Alliance must journey to the Darksteel Mountains, where the metal giant nears completion, and put a stop to his nefarious plot!

• 5 Treacherous New Stages through the Darksteel Mountains
  
• 12 Deadly New Enemies: from clones to sinister mechanical creations
  
• 2 Dreadful Minibosses and 3 Epic Boss Fights – waiting to be disassembled!
  
• 1 New Linirean Tower – the Cannoneer Squad makes an explosive debut
  
• 1 New Dark Army Hero – Kratoa, the Molten Rage, awakens from his slumber
  
• New Achievements for ultimate bragging rights
  
• Easter eggs packed with robotic surprises!

Now’s your chance to lead the Alliance against the Colossal Dwarfare!
Time to take down Grymbeard! And Grymbeard! And… Grymbeard?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3368630/Kingdom_Rush_5_Alliance_TD__Colossal_Dwarfare_Campaign?utm_source=steamnews&utm_campaign=colossal_dwarfare