Hey Weyrdlings!

We’ve been a bit quiet lately but don’t worry! We’ve just been busy behind the scenes working on some fun Summer stuff for Weyrdlets! 🌞 It’s not quite ready yet, but we didn’t want to leave you hanging, so here’s a little peek at what we’ve been up to!👁️👄👁️

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is hosting a Steam Sale to raise donations for marine conservation, featuring over 200 discounted games (some up to 90% off!) 🌊

As part of this, our WDC Charity DLC is 50% off! If you’ve been meaning to support a good cause and grab some new games, now’s a great time. The sale ends 12th June 10am PST, so don’t miss it! Here's the link to the sale!

In conjunction with Summer Games Fest 2025, Weyrdlets was featured in the Southeast Asian Games Showcase, where we shared an early sneak peek of gameplay from our upcoming Summer Update! If you missed the showcase, you can watch it here! 👀

We’re also part of the SEAGS Steam Sale, along with a bunch of other amazing games from Southeast Asia. Check out the SEAGS sale here!

Anyone found the treasure I hid yet? 👀

 What’s this wiggly little thing? 🪱

While the full summer update is still baking (thanks for being patient with us!), Oskar just brought in some fun new summer items today! Time to give your pets the sunny vibes they deserve. Visit Oskar and Calcubot's shop now! 🏪

We've made a few fixes and small improvements to the game. Here's a list of things we've addressed:

• Fixed an issue where only pet accessories appeared when Pet Visibility was turned off; pets will now fully disappear as expected.

• Adjusted notification settings: selecting “Important Only” now correctly suppresses Power-Saving Mode alerts during regular gameplay.

• Resolved an issue where applying saved customization presets in Pet Customization could cause the game to freeze.

• Improved lighting item visuals for better clarity during both day time and night time.

• Adjusted pivot points for Headphone items to allow more precise and natural rotation during customization.

Thanks for sticking with us and being so patient while we build the next big update. We’re really excited about what’s coming, and we can’t wait to show you more soon! 💓

The game has been updated to Alpha 0.0.2.5 version

1. Redesigned the archer character.

2. Redesigned levels.

3. Added altars to increase the character's characteristics.

4. Finalization of interface elements in ludus.

5. Added new achievements.

6. Work has been done with lighting.

7. Fixed flaws in the interface elements on the new gladiator revival.

8. Fixed flaws in the incorrect display of decals on some objects.

9. The reward for passing Nero's first trial has been increased.

10. A lot of small fixes.

11. Localization of interface elements.

CRYSTAL GAIDEN ORIGINS demo is available NOW!

Unleash your fury, Warriors! It is your chance to experience the rage and survive the brutal combat you'll need when vengeance calls! Here's a glimpse of what awaits you in the demo:

• Burning City: Fight through the chaos as rebellion forces tear the streets apart in the ruined city.

• Crystal Mines: Venture deep into the glittering caverns where enemies lurk among the precious alien stones, but beware—this is only a taste of what lies beneath!

We hope you'll enjoy your first taste of CRYSTAL GAIDEN ORIGINS.

Play the Demo NOW, and Don't Forget to Wishlist the Game!

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Join our Discord server so you get all the latest info!

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Salutations! 'Tis I, Jun, the creator of YAKG!

I am happy to announce that Version 1.2 of "Yet Another Killing Game" is now available! This upcoming MAJOR update includes a highly requested feature: ACHIEVEMENTS~ It also has a massive range of fixes and improvements based on feedback and observational data collected over the past few months (see them all in the update notes further down this announcement!)

About Achievements

Fans of YAKG will know that this game has many, MANY hidden details and secrets, and our hope with the Achievement system is that it will guide players who've already reached the ultimate truth to seek out other truths they may have missed!

The Achievements screen can be accessed from anywhere in the game! ALSO, if you have cleared the full game, each locked Achievement will give you a little hint as to how to unlock it! Are you up to the challenge of finding all 60 (that's right, six-zero!) Achievements and becoming an epic KILLING gamer?!

Here are the full update notes!

V1.2

• NEW FEATURE: Achievements! Discover 60 Achievements throughout the full version of Yet Another Killing Game! (Achievements are unavailable in the demo version.)

• STEAM VERSION ONLY: Achievements will also unlock their equivalents in Steam Achievements! Collect special icons for your Steam profile!

• New tutorial added: “Choice Menus”

• While playing on Gamepad, you can now hide the UI by clicking the left or right sticks

• Fixed a bug with the music info tab being erroneously read by accessibility features while it is hidden

• Fixed a bug with text related to Investigations not being read by accessibility features

• Investigations can now be ended by a choice menu before reaching 100% Investigation Progress

• Updated the tooltip for “Use Ren’Py Features”

• Updated the icon names for quick menu buttons while “Use Ren’Py Features” is active

• Added “LOAD” to the quick menu while “Use Ren’Py Features” is active

• In Gallery, the title screen no longer appears behind when viewing large background images

• Improved the visual clarity for certain endings’ screens

• Added an option to quickly load a save file after reaching certain endings

• Updated a certain choice screen to be more obvious about a secret option

• Adjusted certain text colours

• Updated the background visuals for the final version of the credits

• Added the creator of the Achievements framework to About and the credits

• Removed some unused assets

• Several script corrections and improvements

WARNING ABOUT SAVE DATA

Due to some script changes, some save files you made in V1.1 (or earlier) of the demo or full game MAY not load correctly (i.e. crash, show an error message, return you to the Title Screen). As such...

IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR FIRST PLAYTHROUGH, we strongly recommend creating multiple save files and/or finishing your playthrough BEFORE you update to V1.2! If worst comes to worst, please start a new game and utilize the skip features in Config to catch yourself up. Sorry for any inconveniences!

Version 1.2 will also be accompanied by our BIGGEST DISCOUNT sale yet: 33% OFF! Get ready to spread the killing love to your friends and let's get YAKG even more popular~

Regards,

Jun Kakeru

To provide a better gaming experience, the server will undergo maintenance. It will be temporarily unavailable starting from June 12, at 7:00 AM UTC, with an expected downtime 30 minutes. This update includes a client update, and chieftains will need to update their client to enjoy the game normally. We are very grateful for your understanding and support.

The update details are as follows:

After losing the target during Quality Assessment, the interface will now close after a short delay.

Building upgrade tasks now allow tribesmen to interchangeably upgrade Blackstone and Nightstone structures.

Adjusted shortcut bar to correct size.

Optimized the quality descriptions in the Auto Uncraft and Repair interfaces to avoid misunderstandings.

Fixed character name logging error when retrieving items from a chest while mounted.

Fixed an issue where tribesmen would mistakenly install blades on the bottom of the windmill.

Fixed an issue where arrow traps would not decay over time.

Fixed spawn location errors for barbarian invaders in Rift Valley mines.

Added keybinding options for the Domestication interface in game settings.

Fixed incorrect icons for bronze and steel roadblocks.

Fixed an issue where tribesmen might store items in distant storage boxes when managing a crafting table.

Fixed an issue where durability cost modifiers did not affect mining tools at Power Mine.

Optimized the collision of the horned eagle aviary model, where entry and exit are now only possible through the door.

Fixed incorrect weapon defense animations after riding the ropeway.

Fixed an issue where tribesmen were unable to upgrade the quadrilateral pointed roof, half-height quadrilateral pointed roof, and spiral staircase.

The Power Ropeway Supply Station now displays the inventory quantity of the target station.

Fixed the issue enabling construction placement while mounted.

Fixed a visibility issue where the Golden Legend Mimicry model, Rising Moon, and other skins would obstruct the view when drawing a great bow.

• What will be unavailable:
  • All MapleStory game servers.

• Changed default RHI from DirectX 12 to DirectX 11 to reduce crashes on some systems.
  
• Added RHI selection option in Graphics Settings so players can switch based on compatibility.

• Fixed issue where Arcade and Decoration achievements were not unlocking properly.

• Fixed a crash caused by a login machine customer data processing issue.

Fixed major bug from a recent patch that made travelling impossible because new characters started out in Major Battle mode (thanks to an email report).

Finished the end-game slides and added 5 new achievements. Also, there is now an "Easy Mode" that removes the hunger mechanics but also disabled achievements.

Plus a few other tweaks and minor bug fixes.

Complete list of changes:

-New Achievements: Anarchy, Propagandist, Andresi Rescued, Lizardfolk Friend, Pigfolk Partner.

-Finished Ch.5 endgame slides (Companion relationships and Quinn's Plot rep).

-Added Easy Mode option to character creation to disable the Hunger mechanic.

-Fixed sprite position when waking from unconscious status during dialogue.

-New rooftop objects around Noble District roof edges to fix draw priority.

-Amulet of the Self now makes wearer immune to mental effects.

-Added a few Potions of Attunement to Jadenbury in Ch.5.

-Added some aged mobiles and sprites for Ch.6.

-Improved death script of Gazer monsters.

-Updated all manuals.

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