Highlights:

• M16-S
  
  
  A suppressed M16 with a 3x scope (the video uses a much higher magnified scope, but it has been changed to a 3x since then).
  
  
• XM21
  High powered marksman rifle with a bipod and 8x scope
  
  
• Mosin PU
  Mosin Nagant with a 4x scope
  
  
  
  
  
  
• M79 Grenade Launcher
  
  
  Thump!
  
  
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  Changes/Fixes:
  • Fixed grabbing calculation issues
    
  • Fixed gunshot audio playing the wrong reverb on some distances
    
  • Fixed math error for weapons that don't use tracers
    
  • Minor optimizations to shooting range
    
  • Removed custom inventory duplication on shooting range
    
  • Adjusted multiple guns' recoils
    
  • Adjusted multiple guns' jam rates
    
  • Edited brass casing sounds for multiple weapons
    
  • Decreased enemy combat range on Last Stand
  
  
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  Closing:
  This was a smaller update to fill the space as I gear up for the first true major content addition to PunjiVR in Update 6, which will add the first medium-scale mission to the game. Update 5 will be another smaller release, adding a new small-scale mission, so stay tuned to learn more about that!
  
  Hopefully the snipers and M79 give you all some good fun in the meantime!
  
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  As always, if you find any bugs, have any suggestions, or want to share your opinion, head down to the comments of this post or through any of the links below. Thank you all and remember to keep your eyes on the treeline!
  
  Discord
  Subreddit

What a week!
Sproutmart took part in Steam Next Fest — and over 1,600 players added Sproutmart to their wishlist!
Hundreds of you visited the store, played the demo, and shared your feedback.

Thank you so much for all the support and kind messages.
Every wishlist and every comment truly helps this little grocery-shop dream grow. 🌱

Next up, I’ll be working on new features — mostly multiplayer and a tutorial — and improvements inspired by your feedback, as well as preparing for the Early Access launch in 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates soon and a look at what’s coming next for Sproutmart.

🐦 Follow Sproutmart on Twitter for cozy updates, dev progress, and sneak peeks!

👉 https://x.com/sproutmart

💬 Join our Discord to chat, suggest ideas, and see behind-the-scenes progress:
👉 https://discord.gg/jHbQasgZFu

If you haven’t yet, you can still try the free demo and add Sproutmart to your wishlist!
🎮 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3859130/Sproutmart__Farm__Grocery_Sim/

Thank you again for making this Next Fest unforgettable.
You’re helping Sproutmart become something truly special. 💚

— Vasilis

One year ago today, Evil Awaits was released onto Steam as Chai Games' first full-length indie title. Since then, I've had many comments, feedback, reviews, and suggestions. All of which I've listened to and implemented across the 15 updates and 3 Major Patches Evil Awaits has received over the past year.

Evil Awaits received no funding, and Archdale was built running on nothing but pure passion for the genre. Thank you to everyone who has played and/or supported Evil Awaits in any way. You're the best, and this game wouldn't be what it is today without you. <3

In light of this milestone, enjoy the horror ambience of Evil Awaits this spooky season! With a new video showcasing the soundtracks and ambience throughout the game from talented artists: Dave Daville, Chai-T, and Polysonic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ot7tUGRupU

More content, improvements and features are being worked on. So if you have any feedback, feel free to reach out through Steam discussions so we can continue to make the experience the best it can be!

Many players have requested more costumes to unlock and buy, so here they are! Traverse the grounds of Archdale in style and enjoy 4 new costumes, all with 2 variants. That means 24 variants of costumes in total to choose from!

Just like the previous DLC, 100% of proceeds made by Chai Games for DLC go directly towards the further development of Evil Awaits and future projects. Thank you to everyone who has purchased DLC and enjoyed their dress-up thus far.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/4106440/Evil_Awaits__Bunny_Costumehttp://store.steampowered.com/app/4106430/Evil_Awaits__Sporty_Costume/

• Lillianna can now fade from damage in phase 2 on New Game +

• Fixed an instance that caused boss health bars to display incorrectly on starting the encounter in New Game +

• Fixed an instance that would block 'The Saviour' achievement from unlocking when completing the story on New Game +

• Several quality of life improvements to gamepad controls and gamepad ui

• Fixed an instance that caused Skulls of Archdale to respawn in the level Garden

• The Sniper Expertise Journal will now display correctly upon solving the puzzle in the level Cemetery

• Fixed an instance that caused fire damage to tick on the player in the level Archdale Castle

• Added Camera Distance setting

• Patched an out-of-bounds area in the level Cemetery

• Adjusted several video settings

• Improved consistency of laser weapon attachments

• Fixed an instance that caused laser attachments to stay visible when activating aim too close to an obstacle

• Fixed a small area with a texture error in the level Docks

• Collision on Gates has been improved in the levels: Garden and Cemetery

Luminescence is a parkour race against the clock across levels themed from the constellations of space! Give Luminescence a wishlist and look forward to some fast-paced platforming very soon!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2064710/Luminescence/

(Image credit: sakura and Brie)

Brazil Fortress and Quick Esports League are proud to announce the QEL x Brazil Fortress 4v4 Halloween Cup 2025, a multi-regional competitive event for North America, South America, and Europe!

This tournament features medals and a $1,500 prize pool, with a $500 prize pool per region. Running from November 1st - 2nd, the event will include three divisions for NA and EU and 4 for SA for all skill levels and follows a double-elimination format with Bo1 matches and Bo3 playoff games.

Signups began October 20th and will close on October 31st. Matches will use a pick/ban map system.

For more information join their Discord Server! and signup on their website!

Important Links:

• Discord
  
• Quick Esports

The wait is over, put your textbooks aside and grab your tasers! At last, you can help Amy uncover the campus-wide conspiracy on October 30th starting at 1 PM UTC/GMT and 6 AM PDT!

Our PS1-style survival horror experience will launch simultaneously on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch!

BTW don't worry that the Steam release date field shows just the year 2025. It's just a technical issue.
The game will launch next week :)

Check out the announcement trailer!

We'd love to meet and chat with you on our Discord! Just click this here banner:

Cute Spooks & Pineapple Works

Welcome back embers! As in the name quickfire we've got two quick updates for y'all! Today we'll be taking a closer look at Loens house interior and then revealing why we had to change our beach scene. Personally I like it better but what do you think?

Hello! I was going to hold off until Friday for the next update, but I think this build fixes some issues so fundamental it can't really wait.

There are still many bugs on the list, thank you to all who submitted them via the in-game bug report (it does actually work!) and I will be addressing bugs in the game rather than bugs that BREAK the game more - I hope,

There's even some new fun stuff. Here be a list.

(PS: There will still be another update this Friday)

=Catfood=

VISUAL: The AGK particle pack plugin looked nice, but was causing endless issues for users, added a lot of weight to the game, ate memory and caused slowdown so it has been now been removed entirely. I'll be replacing them over time with the in-app particle system which doesn't cause such issues.

VISUAL: Snow on town screen reworked. Much less demanding.

FEATURE: You can now make Bat ponies, via the ALT button on the custom pony maker. This is purely cosmetic - their race will still be considered Earth/Unicorn/Pegi in game.

ALTERATION: You don't have to be quite so close to the drink machine to activate it.

MAPFIX: Fixed the wedge point between the burger stand and oat stall, floating trees next to crematorium now grounded.

BUGFIX: The Hayseed tail on the custom pony maker is now restored.

BUGFIX: Attempted to fix a bug where the sound would stop completely. Works on my tests, but let me know if it still crops up for you.

BUGFIX: The title music should now definitely stop when you start the game!

BUGFIX: Fixed an issue where the shader plugin would endlessly create unused images, gobbling the memory and causing slowdown after a while playing.

BUGFIX: If the thaw arrives, the game will now end correctly. And it ain't good for you!

GRAPHICS: A few small additions and alterations.

• Neural network auto toggles now function as intended
  
• Neural network surveying upgrade now works as intended
  
• Fleet storage slot upgrade now works as intended
  
• Crafting queue slot upgrade now works as intended

• Re-evaluated and rewrote the descriptions of every upgrade
  
• Crafting queue now displays in rows of 5 (for one complete blueprint)
  
• Upgrades now highlight their cost and have their description in the middle of the button

• Move / transport upgrades from commits doubled to 2% per level

Well met!

The third Tales of the Champions update has arrived, and this time we're heading to the City of Blood and a Domain of Delight on two classic-themed adventures and six variants!

On our next adventures, Dynaheir investigates cultist activity in Baldur's Gate while Strongheart ventures into the Feywild with an old friend.

Completing the base adventures will unlock Dynaheir (Seat 3) and Strongheart (Seat 11), while completing additional variants offers exclusive Feats and a unique Skin.

Are you ready to take on the challenge? Read on to learn more!



See into the past as Dynaheir, Wychlaran of Rashemen, enjoys a rare but much-deserved respite following the events of the Iron Crisis. When havoc strikes, will the Heroes of Baldur's Gate band together once again to save the day?

• Complete Area 50
  
• Rewards: Dynaheir Unlock

Dynaheir and friends investigate cultist activity in Baldur's Gate while limited in protection.

• Dynaheir starts in the formation. She can be moved, but not removed.
  
• Other than Krydle, you may not use Tanking Champions.
  
• Getting to Know Idle Champions: Tanking Champions keep your formation safe when things get dangerous. Use Dynaheir's specialization choice wisely if you need help finding tanks!
  
• Complete Area 250
  
• Rewards: 4 Gold Dynaheir chests and 250 Corrupted Gems

Dynaheir and her friends, with a precise Constitution, investigate cultist activity in Baldur's Gate.

Must have completed a Tier 2 variant in an Event

• Dynaheir starts in the formation. She can be moved, but not removed.
  
• You may only use Champions with a Constitution of exactly 14, not counting any Circle Magic shenanigans.
  
• Complete Area 600
  
• Rewards: Epic Dynaheir Feat: Hathran Command (Increases the CON buff of Dynaheir's Circle of Magic specialization by 1) and 250 Corrupted Gems

Dynaheir and her devouring "friend" investigate cultist activity in Baldur's Gate.

Must have completed a Tier 3 variant in an Event

• Dynaheir starts in the formation. She can be moved, but not removed.
  
• The Devourer joins the formation.
  
• After area 50, the Devourer eats the first quest item dropped by each defeated enemy.
  
• Getting to Know Idle Champions: The Devourer is consuming the first Quest Item that each enemy drops. If only there were ways to increase that number?
  
• Complete Area 1200
  
• Rewards: Wychlaran Dynaheir Skin and 250 Corrupted Gems

Strongheart of Valor's Call is a champion of righteous justice. Warduke is not. Return to the Feywild with these former friends and their 'helpful' guides as the two test their tenuous bond in search of a certain charming sorceress.

• Complete Area 50
  
• Rewards: Strongheart Unlock

Strongheart explores the Feywild with an old friend and a few eventful guides.

• Strongheart starts in the formation with his Justice Needs Champions ability unlocked. He can't be moved or removed.
  
• You may only use Event Champions. You can get more Event Champions in events, from time gates, or in this campaign!
  
• Only Strongheart and Champions affected by his Justice Needs Champions ability can deal damage.
  
• Getting to Know Idle Champions: Events are the easiest way to collect and power up your Champions, and Strongheart's scavenger ability gets you additional Event tokens for use in these events!
  
• Complete Area 250
  
• Rewards: 4 Gold Strongheart Chests and 250 Corrupted Gems

Strongheart explores the Feywild with an old friend and a few critical guides.

Must have completed a Tier 2 variant in an Event

• Strongheart starts in the formation. He can't be moved or removed.
  
• You may only Good Champions
  
• After area 50, Champions deal 1 damage with normal attacks until any Champion lands a Critical Hit in the current area.
  
• When a Champion deals a Critical Hit, that Champion takes damage equal to 20% of their maximum health.
  
• Fire breath potions can't be used during the adventure, and click damage has no effect after area 50.
  
• Complete Area 600
  
• Rewards: Epic Strongheart Feat: Resolute (Grants Strongheart immunity to stun effects) and 250 Corrupted Gems

Strongheart explores the Feywild with an old friend and a few groups of guides.
Must have completed a Tier 3 variant in an Event

• Strongheart starts in the formation. He can't be moved or removed.
  
• Only Strongheart and Champions from the affiliation(s) with the most members in the formation can deal damage.
  
• Once the formation has 3 Champions from the same affiliation, you can't add any more Champions from that affiliation.
  
• Complete Area 1200
  
• Rewards: Epic Strongheart Feat: One For All (Increases the effect of Strongheart's Courage to Stand ability by 80%) and 250 Corrupted Gems

• Make a Strexterity Save - Local: Increase the damage of all Champions with a STR or DEX of 17 or higher by 100%
  
• Spec Ops - Local: Increase the damage of all Champions by 20% for each unique species in the formation
  
• A Little Bit Faster Now - Local: Decrease the base attack cooldown of all Champions by 0.01s for each Champion in the formation with a base attack speed of 5 or higher
  
• Tales of Camaraderie - Global: Increase the damage of all Champions for each Champion unlocked by 5%, stacking multiplicatively

The arrival of the King of Shadows is an ill omen, and now Shadar-kai Warriors and Necromites have begun to emerge across the realms. The Shadowfell Emergence brings Golden Epics for the King of Shadows and Wren, Feats for Shandie, Kalix, King of Shadows, Tess, and Baldric, and the new Shadowfell Kalix Skin!

New Items Added to the Thayan Enclave!

• Golden Epics
  
  • King of Shadows Slot 2 - Accursed Harness (20,000 Corrupted Gems)
    
  • Wren Slot 2 - Ring of Spell Turning (20,000 Corrupted Gems)
• Feats
  
  • Baldric - Lightbringer (10,000 Corrupted Gems)
    
  • Kalix - Death's Shadow (10,000 Corrupted Gems)
    
  • King of Shadows - Dark Zealot (10,000 Corrupted Gems)
    
  • Shandie - Tabaxi Glitch (10,000 Corrupted Gems)
    
  • Tess - Tess Family (10,000 Corrupted Gems)
• Skins
  
  • Shadowfell Kalix (10,000 Corrupted Gems)
• Chests
  
  • Unlimited Shadowfell Emergence Chests (2,500 Corrupted Gems each)
    
    • Contains gear for Baldric, Kalix, King of Shadows, Shandie, Tess, Wren

What do you think about Tales of the Champions so far? Did you enjoy the Adventures? The themes? Rewards?

Join our community on one of our official platforms and let us know what you think!

• The Official Idle Champions Discord.
• The Official Idle Champions Subreddit.
• Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram.

Long lost, players!
After a long wait, I finally meet everyone again.
We are currently working hard to fix the bugs caused by replacing some art material names. After these bug fixes are completed, we will continue to vigorously update this game and hope that everyone can continue to provide more feedback.