https://youtu.be/8X2sPPEKbqs
It wasn't much... but all the pieces were there.

And he thought things were almost final back then... OH WHAT A FOOL HE WAS.

Not long after that video was made - David sent me a test build of DUSK. He was a fan of some of my previous work and thought I might like it... and I didn't... I LOVED IT.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4q7cn2sckfgta1u/DuskTestLevel.zip?dl=0

^ And as you can now know for yourself... it was all there.

The movement, the shooting, the interactivity, the keys, the doors, the puzzles, the secrets, the portals, the beds, the beer! It was rough - but it was awesome.



I knew right away that both David and DUSK were special.


And three years later... here we are.

https://youtu.be/LbqNRDPd5_k
But DUSK doesn't exist in its current form just because of David or me or Andrew or even the rest of the New Blood team.


I told you all those years ago that I wanted to build this game piece by piece and brick by brick with YOU - our players.

Because of YOU - DUSK is the game you see before you.

Because of YOU - DUSK is a certified hit.

Because of YOU - DUSK is beloved by both critics and players alike.

Because of YOU - DUSK will live on far beyond 2019.

• Mac/Linux and DRM Free versions are coming
  
• TDM, CTF and DUSKWorld content updates are coming
  
• Language localizations are coming
  
• The SDK + Steam Workshop Mods are coming
  
• Co-Op is coming
  
• MORE achievements are coming
  
• New Game + is coming
  
• Console Ports are coming
  
• The Big Box Physical Collector's Edition is coming
  
• New DUSK merch is coming to The New Blood Store
  
• and IndieBox
  
• The CD and Vinyl Soundtrack is coming
  
• REAL LIFE SOAP IS COMING (wait, what)

And yes - we hear you. You want to support DUSK and support New Blood.

And you wanna know how? However you can.

Buy our other games, write reviews, comments, threads, posts, tweets, statuses, create art, shitpost memes, PREACH FROM THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN. Let the people know you support developers who do things the RIGHT way. Who work not just FOR you but WITH you.

Spread the good word of New Blood, acolytes!


Talk SOON™

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

The DUSK Original Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult is now available EVERYWHERE.

Go to Hulshult.Rocks to get it at your digital retailer of choice!

And check out the latest track from the DUSK Launch Trailer - Keepers of the Gate

https://youtu.be/SvyM6ZKZx6U
Want to know how to support Andrew and us the most? Get the DUSK Intruder Edition or upgrade.

Want to support Andrew directly? Get the OST from his Bandcamp page! He's currently in the top video game soundtracks right next to Celeste and Undertale?! Wow.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

https://youtu.be/LbqNRDPd5_k

https://newblood.games/store
https://twitter.com/DUSKdev/status/1072230750374715392
https://www.facebook.com/TheNewBloods/videos/2091080390913635/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

Only days remain...

Hours...

Minutes...

DUSK is almost here.


I'm glad you asked...


Here's a handy countdown to make it easy for you to know exactly when


You can still get the game in Early Access (like right now) and give us that sweet sweet extra $3 and play Episode 3 this weekend. You know you wanna...

Oh, and since we messed up and forgot to add a new package to Steam on Halloween...

EVERYONE who buys the game in Early Access will be getting the graphic novel FOR FREE. (We really do hate money)




Anyway... for those of you who are holding out for the FULL LAUNCH:


Count down with us!

When DUSK is available on December 10th, you'll be able to purchase DUSK or upgrade to the "Intruder Edition" which includes the Soundtrack and Graphic Novel for an additional $10.


Meanwhile - if you want to support Andrew Hulshult and his KILLER soundtrack as much as possible - feel free to buy the "Intruder Edition" or get the OST directly from Andrew on his Bandcamp which will be up... SOON.

Until then - follow him on Twitter to know exactly when the OST will be available... EVERYWHERE.

It won't be long now... ARE YOU FEELIN WORTHY, PUNK?! :bigjohn:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

DUSK v1.0 HAS A RELEASE DATE

https://youtu.be/ArTqofOwzxE
DUSK will launch at a special discounted price of $16.66 (heh, \m/emes) for a limited time.
You're welcome.


Fair enough! You drive a ard bargain, lurkers. Therefore, everyone who owned DUSK before Halloween (if you're reading this it's too late) will be getting the 50+ page DUSK graphic novel... FOR FREE. Yes, free. Remember, we hate money.

Need a refresher on just how dope that comic novel is? Well then, allow me to enlighten you:



And for everyone else who supports DUSK in Early Access? We'll be giving you the chance to play Episode 3 early. A whole weekend ahead of all the villainous scum who waited for launch. It's the least we could do. (We love all of you, truly)

Glorious, isn't it?


That's right - DUSK has just been updated as you read this:

With what, you might ask?




Get a taste of Episode 3 and its enemies with this new endless level. How long can you survive against the hordes of evil? Watch out for the tornado...



(thanks Andrew)

(have fun, peasants)


(WIP controller layout screen)

• NBULLETS - Infinite Ammo
  
• NBUFO - Fly Fly Away

(thanks Jacob)



(can you spot them all?!)

And last but not least...


The fearsome, the furrsome, the hound of torment, the pupper of lament, he is... CART DOG! (yeah he's a legless evil hound with a rocket launcher strapped to his cart just go with it, okay?)




I know I sound like a broken record at this point but we wouldn't be here without all of YOU. You lurking shitposting scum... lord do we love you.

And you know we're just getting warmed up, right? Don't forget 2019 will bring the DAWN SDK, Steam Workshop, Mac, Linux, Switch ports, co-op?! and MORE.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

But it IS important.

As we work to put the finishing touches on the game - we've brought DUSK fully into Unity 2018.

This will allow us to do much more with the game moving forward (like the Switch port) and streamline all of our processes. Huzzah! (Patch notes below)

https://steamcommunity.com/app/519860/discussions/0/1474222499229643131/

While we were doing this...




Menus are now streamlined and split into LOOK / FEEL / SOUND.

We've also added some cheeky pixelization option names for ya (right click to enlarge)



Meanwhile...


We've also started to go back and polish up Episodes 1 & 2, look for areas to improve in terms of both environmental storytelling and level design, and generally make sure the content is as good as it can be. Ye.



You'll already notice some of these small tweaks in E1M2 & E1M3.




We've fixed some remaining bugs and also added a new map!

You may recognize it as E2M6 - The Erebus Reactor.



This is a very large and open map with plenty of hunting rifles abound.

HAPPY FRAG NIGHT SNIPING :bigjohn:



We'll be adding TDM next. You want it? YOU GOT IT.


If you think you've got good ideas for DUSK achievements - let us know HERE:

https://twitter.com/DUSKdev/status/1039296451375857664

If we use YOUR achievement? We'll credit you in the game! Neat.






We took DUSK Episode 3 to Quake Con and PAX West!

We let people play it! Even that GGGMan dude! https://twitter.com/DaveOshry/status/1027766548616933376

We even brought New Blood Chan! UwU



We think they liked it?! We even showed it off a bit on the EVGA Stream at PAX

(SPOILERS AHEAD)
https://youtu.be/jlppvPuXw3I ^ EPISODE 3 GAMEPLAY



Oh yeah... Episode 3? It's basically done.

We're just working on the final boss now. And polish. And achievements.
And we couldn't do any of this without YOU

As always be sure to follow me at https://twitter.com/DaveOshry and in Discord.gg/NewBlood for all the latest.


We've even got a release date in mind.

And we'll be sure to share it with you... SOON™

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

One way or another...

Be it by sickle, by sword, by shotgun... or by old age while waiting for Episode 3.

And now... more than ever - BY PROJECTILE



That's right - the latest DUSKWorld update FINALLY brings client side projectile fixes making the Mortar, Riveter and Crossbow not only viable MP weapons... but some of the best.

Why the best? Because we also nerfed the SSG. Sorry not sorry.

We've also completely overhauled Vestibule & Dusk of the Dead.

Vestibule even has TEXTURES now. Woah...


Press LMB to switch between players if you get tired of stalking the guy who killed you...



With this latest update you'll find that DUSKWorld is not only more solid and polished but more BALANCED as well. SO HAVE AT IT. Now more than ever it's the best time to join the fight. We've even got new LFG channels in Discord.gg/NewBlood ... JOIN US.

And since it IS the Steam Summer Sale - we went ahead and finally added trading cards, emotes and backgrounds! (They should be live SOON) Based on the art from the upcoming DUSK comic - we think they're all very unique and a fine addition to any Steam collection. Happy hunting.





Well, as we wrap up Episode 3 we'll be bringing the entire game into Unity 2018, revamping all of the in-game menus and options, adding achievements, maybe a in-game codex filled with dank lore? and much much more. Team DUSKmatch? Team DUSKmatch.

Oh and did we mention DUSK is coming to Nintendo Switch? That's pretty cool, right? https://twitter.com/TheNewBloods/status/1006578451652886528



And as for Episode 3 itself? Are you sure you want to know?

Don't say we didn't warn you...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/
https://store.steampowered.com/developer/NewBlood

Over the last week+ since Duels at Dusk 2 we've released an update + several hotfixes for DUSK!

The major changes include...

*The NEW sword! (In SP and coming SOON™ to MP)

The sword is now faster, beefier + can not only do a (silent) charged attack with more than 100hp...

but can ALSO now block/reflect when you have more than 50 morale. Go try it out!


There's now a player death animation and GAME OVER screen in both Campaign and Endless that will show you how many kills and secrets you got. mmm that's nice.


And don't forget there's now sweet sickle icons for completing all the awards in a level! Are you... UNHOLY?!


MOST IMPORTANTLY - there's now buttons on the main menu to get to DUSKWorld from DUSK and vice versa (as well as a New Blood website button for that sweet sweet upcoming merchandise)



Music in DUSKWorld?!

That's right - you can now bang your head to the sweet sounds of Andrew Hulshult while you get killed by a guy with the SSG (nerf inc) for the 4th time in a row :Lorelei:
https://youtu.be/ztXCawRKcLg
*Spectator Mode!* (alpha)

You can now spectate games with the ~ console!
(to spectate, use "team 0", to rejoin the game, use "team 1")

This feature is currently alpha and we'll soon allow you to spectate on death and in first person :Lorelei:


*A NEW map! (Dusk of the Dead)


You may recognize this map as a rework of E1M7 Dead of the Night

*A NEW playable character! (Wendigo)

Because the only thing scarier than a Wendigo? Is a Wendigo with a shotgun.

There's a lot of other changes and updates such as chat window fixes and the ability to force colors on other players (You're welcome, Profanum) so check it all out with the FULL patch notes here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/519860/discussions/0/1474222499229643131/

We're going to be updating both DUSK and DUSKWorld more frequently as we get ever closer to DUSK v1.0 so stay tuned.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

LURKERS...we knew you'd come...


Fresh from PAX East we've got your first look at DUSK Episode 3 thanks to our friends at EVGA
https://youtu.be/MR7Bbsb01S0 Take a trip with Dave & David a/k/a "Rad Chad" & "Doom Dad" as they...

Reflect upon the stealthy corridors of The Iron Cathedral!


HUP through Fire and Ice!



Then shudder at the horrors of The Forgotten City!



FLOATY BOIS


STABBY SWORDS


BIG CITY LIVIN'



WATERY GRAVES


and VERY BAD DOGGOS



We're being purposefully candid about a lot of things because we just really really really don't want to spoil a lot of the stuff we've got coming up. Trust me when I say episode 3 is gonna get WEIRD

We're gonna turn you upside down and inside out




Yet, as you no doubt noticed above - one of the biggest changes we've made is to The Sword.

No longer a hidden and useless weapon, the sword is now faster, stronger AND can also reflect projectiles! (if you have more than 50 morale)



And we're so in love with the way the new sword works that we're not going to wait to give it to you - it's going into the next patch which is coming THIS WEEK ːsteamhappyː


That patch will also bring DUSKWorld updates like a new map, new playable character and Spectator Mode. There will even be some Single Player quality of life imrprovements like a new GAME OVER screen and color coded sickles for level awards on he world map :D:



Speaking of DUSKWorld - don't forget to sign up or tune in to Duels at Dusk 2!

Our second DUSKWorld 1v1 tournament is shaping up to be bigger and better in every way. With both UA & EU brackets and even bigger prizes.

SIGN UP NOW: Discord.gg/NewBlood



Once again we have to thank each and every one of you who have supported DUSK since we first revealed the game back in 2016. It's been a crazy wild ride and we wouldn't be here without YOU.

https://youtu.be/MR7Bbsb01S0
And as much as we're excited to get DUSK v1.0 out the door - we're even more excited to start working on post launch content and release the SDK (level editor) so we can see what YOU can do with DUSK.

I think it's safe to say that the amount of DUSK Steam Workshop is going to be ROBUST.


^community maps already?!

You feel that? That sensation crawling up the back of your neck? No...it's not paranoia. It's HYPE.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

Hi kids, do you like violence?!

Then come hang with NB at PAX East!

We'll be showing off DUSK & AMID EVIL at the booth, giving away prizes from Corsair for 'Endless Mode' high scores and selling NB merch!

Even a little bit of DUSK Episode 3?!?!? You know it.



For those of you who can't make it to the show we'll be streaming DUSK Episode 3 + AMID EVIL Episode 4 LIVE from the EVGA booth on Sunday at 1pm EST ːsteamhappyː

Twitch.tv/TEAMEVGA



Thanks for your continued support - we hope to see you at the show!