Jul 16

The first MISERY Playtest is now live. Join now! [UPD Jul 18]

MISERY - Ytopia

\[UPDATE July 18th]

Thank you so much for joining the first playtest! Over 60,000 players joined in just two days, and more than 20,000 invites were sent to friends - this is amazing, we never expected that! We collected thousands of reviews, bug reports, and suggestions, and are now working through them.

We are now stopping the acceptance of new playtesters, but the game will still be playable for the next week. You can still apply for the next playtest, coming with major bugs fixed, balance and overall experience polished, and new content available.

If you want to discuss collaborations, streams, reviews, etc, please contact us at: creator \[a] ytopia \[.] gg

Thank you all once again!

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Life in MISERY is divided into days. Each day, you go outside to search for resources and artifacts. The longer you survive, the more advanced locations you can explore, with new enemies and anomalies to encounter.

You can play solo, but MISERY is much more fun with friends, so invite them to join the playtest with you - you will receive 3 extra keys to share - you can find them on the MISERY page in your library.

This playtest is limited to the first 10 in-game days. After that, you can start a new run, and another one. Every run is unique. In the full game, there will be MUCH more content and no limit on days, and you’ll be able to survive as long as you can, exploring new, mysterious locations.

NOTE: The game is in active development and constantly evolving. We want you, the players, to be part of that process!

In this playtest, you may encounter bugs, glitches, or balance issues. After playing, please share your feedback and bug reports, let us know what you like, what you don’t, and what you'd like to see changed or improved. We will analyze all feedback, align it with our vision, and use it to shape future updates.

Do not forget to Wishlist and Follow MISERY and feel free to share and stream any content from the game: reviews, shorts, TikToks, tweets - it helps us a lot! There is no NDA, embargo or censorship. We encourage you to spread the word and let your favorite streamer or YouTuber know about MISERY, ask them to play, and share their review. Your support and activity are greatly appreciated and motivate us to make MISERY the best game it can be.

Access will be granted in waves, so please be patient, everyone who applied for the playtest will eventually have the opportunity to play the game.

We’ll be launching multiple playtests before the release, each one following major updates so you can experience new content.

Thank you, and please wishlist MISERY!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2119830

Jul 16

Assemble Your Legion, Recruit Favorite Heroes! New Characters Revealed

Crown and Adventure - 步步

"Crown and Adventure" is a fantasy open-world strategy RPG. As a Hero, you’ll recruit companions, form your own Legion, build a kingdom, and set out to explore and battle across the mystical continent of Eulogize.

Recruiting new heroes and taking on unknown threats! In the future release version, you'll be able to recruit about 50 unique heroes from "ChenYuan", "Caucaid", "Sasin", and the mysterious "Demonspawn" faction. Take a sneak peek at a few of them below!

"My sword is yours to command."

▍\[Lonely Death] Xiao Beige

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Culture： Chen-Yuan

Class： Martial Artist

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Xiao Beige is the greatest swordsman in Zhao-Yang and the world. When his friend Bai Qiyue was about to be executed, he entered the imperial prison with his sword just to exchange a few words. With one man and one sword, he assassinated the treacherous minister Li Motong.

But the limit of one man is only to kill one, ten, or a hundred people... The current predicament of Zhao-Yang is not something a single swordsman can resolve. That day, before Bai Qiuyu's grave, he swore to avenge him.

"The echoes of war always sound the same. People are like autumn grass, and snow covers the bows and blades."

▍\[Bei-Ting Guardian] Su Li

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Culture： Chen-Yuan

Class： Assassin

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The Colonel of Long Town Guardian and commander of the Marshal Guardian. Straightforward, and highly skilled in martial arts, she acts swiftly and decisively, but shrouded in mystery—she never removes the silver mask on her face.

Su Li's background is a complete blank. Many speculate about her identity, but Su Li only sees herself as one thing: the gate of the Bei-Ting Protectorate. Whether Demonspawn, evil cultivators, or thieves, countless lives have fallen under her twin swords.

"My friend, may the oasis grant you dew."

▍\[Messenger of the Sandstorm] Salem

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Culture： Sassin

Class： Martial Artist

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As known as the "Messenger of the Sandstorm", a warrior of the Order of Veil and guardian of Sasin's ancient relics. Prefers studying dynastic history over combat, but Salem's iconic armguard and sickle-shaped sword are even more renowned than his knowledge.

The storm represents the wrath of the desert, while Salem embodies the condemnation from the sandstorm. For those who dare desecrate Grobato's history and pride, Salem will be the last one they see before death comes.

"Guide me to the place of deepest suffering."

▍\[Dew's Daughter] Camilla

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Culture： Sassin

Class： Believer

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Dew Priest, a young leader of the Dew Temple. She is the perfect image of a Dew Believer and saintess—beautiful, gracious, and kind, as compassionate as the goddess of tears she worships.

A subtle weariness and sadness linger in Camilla's gaze. All know that Dew perished in a war centuries ago, but Camilla often awakens at midnight, her dreams filled with scenes of the goddess's fall. Perhaps... the history we know is not the truth.

"A lifelong rival should be conquered for my entire life."

▍\[Princess of Winter] Yelika Ilich

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Culture： Caucaid

Class： Commander

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The eldest daughter of House Ilich, accomplished in both literature and martial arts, was exceptionally intelligent. To bear an heir and become the next queen, she has long sought a suitable partner for a long time.

Yelika is destined to become a tyrant—not by her own will, but by the wishes of her people and the suffering of this land. She leads the people of Redpineland to expand their territory and resist the threat of Demonspawn.

"You're the qualified one who walks beside me—but don't expect any more."

▍\[Child of the Mountains] Darcy Raven

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Culture： Caucaid

Class： Commander

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Raised under the peculiar education of House Raven, Darcy Raven and his older brother Dark Raven grew up together, but in adolescence, the family forced them to compete for the sole heir.

This led to a series of contests that eventually escalated into internal strife and a rift between the brothers. To reclaim his birthright, Darcy Raven rebelled and declared war on his brother.

"Those are shattered hearts, broken dreams."

▍\[Maiden of Dreamlands] Saya

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Culture： Demonspawn

Class： Assassin

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Stolas, the lord of dreams, shaped his daughter Saya according to his imagination, inspired by a cold and sorrowful dream where he once met and lived with his beloved for many years.

Saya did not grow naturally. From infancy, she was protected by Stolas in the Magic Tower. She had never met her birth mother, and this absence became a deep pain in her heart.

"Only mediocrities should fear me, but not you."

▍\[Fate Weaver] Katniss Shaded

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Culture： Demonspawn

Class： Assassin

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As the priestess of the deity "The Treacherous", Katniss is as capricious as her god. Guided by foresight and instinct, she travels to Burningland in search of someone who will make this dull world 'interesting.'

No one knows if this is yet another deception from 'The Treacherous,' but Katniss doesn't care. As long as she can banish the monotony of endless life, even a trap is better than the unending boredom day by day.

When you wander the world, you'll meet not only friendly allies but also unexpected enemies. Here's a preview of a BOSS you'll face in the future. Good luck!

"Hmph, fragile flowers."

▍Mistwood Hermit

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Guardian of the Mistwood, a hermit secluded deep within the woods, is rumored to have lived there for centuries and is no longer considered a human being.

Attack anyone who enters the Mistwood. Temperamental one—sometimes warm, sometimes unapproachable.

Recruit heroes on your conquest journey, train them to become your most trusted partners, and overcome every threat together!

Jul 16

Announcing Bus Simulator 27: Greetings from Felicia Bay!

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - wladi | astragon

Hello Bus Drivers,

Greetings from Felicia Bay!

Today, we’re happy to announce the development of Bus Simulator 27, the next official installment in the series. Developed by Polish studio Simteract, renowned for their experience with premium simulation games, this entry will take you to a delightful summer on the Iberian Peninsula – introducing never-seen-before gameplay possibilities, frequently requested features, and the most advanced entry in the history of the franchise.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2397320/Bus_Simulator_27/

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Bus Simulator 27 will offer the most comprehensive bus fleet ever: With new, officially licensed brands and models, as well as iconic buses from previous entries, passengers waiting for a ride near the sunny beaches of Southern Europe can expect a truly unprecedented comfort!

Thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 5, you can also look forward to a major technical leap that will set a new standard for the series going forward. Whether you're behind the wheel, walking the streets or riding as a passenger, the city with all its distinct districts, busy streets, and impressive landmarks is yours to discover – either as a solo entrepreneur or with friends in 4-player co-operative mode.

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Bus Simulator 27 will be released for PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S with more details to be announced in the future!

Stay tuned for more information about all officially licensed buses, manufacturers, and exciting new features to be revealed later this year.

Your Bus Simulator Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2397320/Bus_Simulator_27/

Jul 16

Update 2.7: More rides & fixes

Virtual Rides 3 - Funfair Simulator - Pixelsplit

Hello,

today we present you the latest update 2.7.

New rides

This update also includes two new rides! "Noise Machine" and "Power Dive" are now available. See for yourself:

You can unlock the new rides here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3463040/Virtual_Rides_3__Ride_Pack_3_Noise_Machine__Power_Dive/

As always, you often get a better deal with the Ultimate Edition. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/10726/Virtual_Rides_3_Ultimate_Edition/

Other Changes:

Improved: Background walls and lightbox signs are now slightly illuminated at night.
Fixed: The Chopper ride's damping was too aggressive when parking.
Fixed: An issue where restraints on the Chopper ride could be opened while upside down.
Fixed: Visitors no longer being pushed into the moving parts on certain rides.
Fixed: An issue preventing visitors from queuing up properly for the Astronaut ride.
Fixed: Missing Level of Detail (LOD) on the Haunted Spin ride.
Fixed: Effects are now controllable after switching design presets.
Fixed: Removed a duplicate dual-color option from the lighting menu and replaced it with a new combination.
Fixed: The Salsa ride's damping was too aggressive.
Fixed: A trailer clipped through a building on one map tile.
Fixed: The player's default starting position has been corrected.
Fixed: Several other minor issues have been resolved.

As always, we value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts on this update with us. Your continued support helps us make VR3 better with every update. You can also join our Pixelsplit Discord server: https://discord.gg/fDV3YPA

- Your Team Pixelsplit

Jul 16

July 17 Online Update Log

Conqueror's Blade - Max_CM1

Greetings, Warlords!

This week's maintenance will be conducted online, with no server downtime. We wish all warlords an enjoyable gaming experience!

The update will contain the following:

Bug Fixes and Optimizations

Fixed an issue where rotating the camera could occasionally result in clipping
Fixed an issue where the camera might shake abnormally at certain angles
Fixed an issue where the female Hero with Shield & Spear would only take melee damage when in right-click defending state in certain situations
Fixed an issue where the Hero might not be able to switch weapons in the beginner Weapon tutorial
Fixed an issue where some gift packs displayed incorrect items on the anniversary event page
Fixed an issue where certain weapons' unlock conditions were missing
Fixed an issue where progress rewards in the \[Arabian Nights] event were incorrectly sorted
Fixed an issue where cursor prompts were incorrect in the \[Arabian Nights] event
Fixed an issue where the quest refresh button was missing in the \[Arabian Nights] event

Balance Adjustments

Empire Chariot

The interaction cooldown for the \[Empire Chariot] has been reduced from 10 seconds to 5 seconds. Now, Hero can get back onto the Chariot more quickly.
An interaction cooldown has been added for the \[Empire Chariot]. Repeated interactions within 2 seconds will not be possible. Issues where players failed to board the Chariot due to rapid repeated interaction inputs will no longer occur.
Collision effects between the \[Empire Chariot] and large objects such as Siege Towers or Battering Rams have been optimized. When a Hero drives the Chariot and collides with a Siege Tower or Battering Ram, the Hero will be thrown from the Chariot, consistent with the logic when riding the Mount.
The movement logic for the \[Empire Chariot] has been optimized. The Chariot's passable area logic now matches that of Cavalry. Additionally, access to edge areas on several map stages has been restricted for the Chariot. We will continue to monitor Chariot mobility performance for further targeted optimization.
The collision effects between the \[Empire Chariot] and Artillery have been optimized. The \[Empire Chariot] now deals damage to enemy-deployed Artillery, dealing 50% of its base damage.
Fixed an issue where some skills without the knock-back effect could still cause a Hero to be thrown off the Chariot.