For those who haven't had time due to their busy weekday schedules, this is a reminder to try the demo this weekend! Also a big thanks to those who has tried the game already!


Regardless of whether you end up liking the game or not, this Next Fest demo already counts as a success to me due to this being my first game.

A bunch of the issues which were present in the game earlier have been fixed, along with the pesky bug of passing through objects, if you faced any of those issues and stopped, feel free to play again!



Other than that, the demo will probably enter freeze and won't have any updates anymore (unless there's game-breaking issues).
The demo will remain active even in the future as it allows for ample opportunity for people to try the game in it's full glory! Although I'm still confused if I should keep the leaderboards active..


If you have any feedback for the game or any issues you find, feel free to reach out!

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This is a small patch with a few typos, the introduction of a checkpoint system, and a few continuity tweaks in preparation for the release of Werewolves 3: Evolution's End next month.

You can always win a map by capturing the HQ, but what if there *is* no HQ? In the latest Community Map of the Week, Explosive Supply Race by Flak, we’re left with another tantalizing option: blow up your opponent’s entire base with a bomb. Big bada boom!

The players here start in an X pattern, with each player controlling two corners of the map. The goal: take a supply train laden with explosives and drive it straight to the enemy HQ, where it will wipe all of their buildings off the map, instantly winning you the match. There’s a system of rails that lead from base to base, but which will also slow down your early wave of pioneers. The supply trains you need to move are also out of fuel, meaning you’ll need to capture a factory before you can build a Jeep or another Supply Train to refuel it and send it on its way. Don’t forget to build more rail units to escort it, though: if the bomb Supply Train is destroyed on the way to its destination, you’ll have to revert to a war of attrition and defeat all enemy units to win.

(Fun fact: train units are twice as fun to use if you yell “choo choo” every time you move them. Try it out! Another fun fact: this map is inspired by the Payload races in Team Fortress 2!

Changelog:
- Added damage indicators
- You can now hold down to shoot the super shotgun
- Added more HP pickups in the last level
- Made the final boss more clear how to beat
- Added a text prompt on what to press to continue in a chapter end text screen
- Increased the door close timer from 5s to 10s
- Fixed super shotgun muzzle flash masking the portal shader
- Fixed missing word in note from C3L5
- Fixed the weapon tutorial text saying "press scroll" instead of "use scroll"
- Added alternative fire tuorial to shotgun attachment
- Fixed sparks still appearing when shooting the portal fuses even if they are destroyed

Hello everyone!

Steam Next Fest is in full swing, and we're excited to be part of it.

Thanks again for all your feedback on the demo, we'll continue to give it everything we've got until the game's release (by the end of the year, remember!).

- VSync activated by default on first game launch
- New friend invitation and role assignment screen
- No more random roles but if you restart a level, you'll be offered the option of changing them
- FOV is now adjustable
- Minor bug fixes
- Some levels have been slightly reworked...but nothing worth the visit, perhaps...

The link to join the Split Brain community: click here

See you soon!

Listen, I won't chew your ear off this update around. In trying to not be like a guitar solo that's gone on way too long, I'll try to keep it as short and sweet as possible without leaving you guessing too much. Here's what you need to know:

It's been a while, but that's because we've been trying our best to actually finish the game :P
Which leads me to the next point...

But nobody's perfect, and there might be some things lurking in the dark that we couldn't see while we were playtesting. So, if you come across any nasty bugs (or some silly goobers) please chuck 'em at me and I'll get it to the team as soon as I can!

Here's a link to our Discord for bug reporting


Obviously, with more development time comes more QoL changes as well as game content additions. And to not bore you with all the details, here are some of the things that you'll find in this updated demo:

• New music -> The electric & holy albums' music is (to the best of my knowledge) finally complete and in the game. Rejoice!
  
• A Gigs Board -> The more you slay, the more enemies you unlock. We thought that since you'll be dying a bunch, as is the nature of the roguelite beast, we wanted to give you little rewards & incentives for being the deadliest drummer this side of the crowd barrier. You can find the gigs board to the left of the green guy in a cage in the Santuary.
  
• Quality of Life -> There are a few of them, but the most obvious one you'll see is that you no longer have to pick up your extra drum technique each time you spawn in! It now gets automatically spun and added to the open technique slot in your move set. You still need to go and adjust the sequence of your moves at the drum set, but just removing that additional task helps make the whole game feel slightly more polished.
  
• New Moves -> We've added a few new fancy stick tricks. Some are level-boss related, some are just fancy little twirls that refresh your dodge charges. They randomly spawn, so have fun with them when you find one!

There are also additional trinkets and other items that have been added to the game, but listing it here would just make this wall of text even bigger. So instead, I'd just encourage you to go find it for yourself in the demo!

We really hope you have fun with the new build. And as always, please let us know of anything and everything you think of when you play our game! Your input makes our game more fun, and that's all we really want.

GLHF OUT THERE, DRUMMERS 🤘🤘

Greetings, Adventurers!

Shapes in the mist! Shrieks in the night! The demon Baalphazu, Marquis of Terror, and his horde of ghoulish Pumpkinites are spreading a living nightmare across Aeternum. Aid Salvatore the Mad in his quest to banish these foul terrors and collect a bounty of Nightveil Hallow rewards.

Nightveil Hallow returns on October 22 through November 5. Banish the shadowy demon back to the darkness, don unique costumes, and trick-or-treat for unique candy rewards. You can also purchase event-specific items in the Event Shop.


Transform into some of your favorite characters, like Captain Thorpe, to celebrate the spooky season. Costumes can be obtained for the duration of the event from town centerpieces and Baalphazu.

Here’s the full selection:

• Captain Thorpe
  
• Adiana
  
• Anubian Reaver
  
• Lost Monarch

Once you’re in costume, search each town for hidden Treat Baskets. These have a chance to contain Baalphazu armor pieces (10% chance), 2 Nightveil Tokens (3 times daily), and a unique item—candy. This limited-time consumable comes in 4 flavors. Visit multiple Treat Baskets to discover what surprises linger behind every bite.

Items marked with daily limits will reset at 5 a.m. local time. For example, if a player grabs their third set of Nightveil Tokens from Treat Baskets at 4:58 a.m., they’ll be able to earn another at 5:01 a.m.

The Level 66 world boss is back with a vengeance. Join large groups of Adventurers to defeat Baalphazu for armor pieces (5 times daily), costumes (3 times daily), and Ichor.


Salvatore the Mad can be found at any Cauldron throughout the towns of Aeternum. Bring him Ichor to prove your victory over Baalphazu and finish the Nightveil Hallow questline. Upon completion, you’ll receive the Nightveil Hallow Cache:

• 5 Nightveil Tokens
  
• 2 Random Nightveil Hallow weapon patterns
  
• Access to the Nightveil Sentinel section of the Event Shop

Collect additional Ichor from Baalphazu to net additional rewards. Salvatore will give you 1 Nightveil Cauldron Cache in exchange for each Ichor. Every cache contains multiple Nightveil Tokens and more:

• 7-13 Nightveil Tokens
  
• 1 Random Nightveil Hallow weapon pattern
  
• Coin Bag (3 times daily)
  
• 1 White Gypsum

Use your Nightveil Tokens at the Event Shop to purchase Nightveil Hallow rewards. Thwart Baalphazu across the Eternal Island, collect Ichor, collect Nightveil Tokens, and then reap these event-specific spoils:

• Updated Nightveil Hallow armor/weapon patterns
  
• Chromatic Seal
  
• Basket of Treats Housing Item
  
• Chiroptera’s Cowl (Helm Skin)
  
• Druid’s Headdress (Helm Skin)
  
• Necromancer’s Crown (Helm Skin)
  
• Crone Visage (Helm Skin)
  
• Throne of the Hollow (Furniture Item)
  
• Baalphazu’s Offering (Furniture Item)
  
• Summoning Circle (Furniture Item)
  
• Tremble in Fear (Emote)
  
• Possessed Walk (Emote)
  
• Hexed Canopy Tent Skin
  
• Updated Nightveil Weapon Patterns
  
• Skeleton Twirl Emote
  
• Docile Pumpklin Housing Item
  
• Baalphazu’s Mantle Armor
  
• Jack-o-Lantern’s Smile (Helm Skin)
  
• Baalphazu’s Cowl Head Piece
  
• The Pride of the Witch Hat
  
• Slithering Skull Head Piece

For more Nightveil Hallow, look forward to our upcoming audio, design, and lore deep dives.

Thanks for your support!

We’ll see you in the dark corners of Aeternum.

Join us for an exciting live stream of It’s A Game Changer during Steam Next Fest! The developer, will showcase this unique rogue-like game that keeps you on your toes with a dynamic collection of microgames. Experience fast-paced gameplay as the game cycles through various mini-challenges, each offering a fresh twist. During the stream, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the development process, and hear about inspirations.

New Features:
The Third Event Mode, Fast Fall, is Now Available
-A Speedy Game Mode Meant for Players Who Want Short & Sweet Runs
-Runs are Only 1 Round
--90 Gold in Shop
--1 Minute Shop Time Limit
-New Fast Fall Exclusive Item: Tiermeric
--Raise Tier of the Shop by 1
-New GPR (Global Pixel Ranking) System Added
--Score that Measures a Player's "Skill" in Online Matches
--Increases/Decreases Based on Wins/Losses and Opponent's GPR
--Each Online Game Mode has Unique GPR
--Player's GPR Visible in Online Battles and Leaderboard
--New Players' GPR Set to 1200
--Returning Players Will Recieve GPR Based on Past Win/Loss Record
-Story Mode Progress Can Now Be Paused and Resumed Mid-Run in Bases and Dungeons

UI Updates:
-Pixelpedia Now Displays Battle-Relevant Data (Stats & Abilities) for Seen Pixelitos
--Show/Hide Battle Data Button Added to Pixelpedia
--Battle Data Visible for Any Seen/Won Pixelitos
-Increased Scroll Sensitivity of Some Scroll-Based UI Elements
-Pause and Quit Option Available via Shop Pause Menu (Story Mode Only)
-Earned Badges Now Displayed in Player Stats Page

Customization Updates:
New Customization Options Added:
-Fall Wallpaper (Obtained After Playing 1 Game of Fast Fall)

Fixed Bugs:
-Sometimes Won Runs Were Counted as Losses in Final Player Stats
-Game Crashes When Pixelito Overlaps on 2 Damage-Dealing Tiles at Same Time
--This Bug Prevented Some Players From Completing the Archaic (Rock) Base
-Team May Not Properly Be Sent to Battle If User Interacts With Shop While Transitioning to Battle
-D-L-C Dungeon Boss Incorrectly Appears as Same Size as Other Pixelitos

Hey Riders,

it’s great to see you’re all enjoying the time on the Lonely Mountains! Again, thank you all for your feedback!

We received feedback that it currently takes too long to reach Level 10 in the demo, which is totally understandable considering that you would also like to try out tons of other amazing demos.

So we just put a patch live that rebalances the progression system. You still need to hit the slopes in multiplayer to reach level 10 to earn the special next fest outfit but it should take considerably less time than before. Please download the newest patch to update your level!

Also, if that wasn’t totally clear, you will get the same experience for tours in private lobbies as for the quickmatch tours, so it’s easy to just grab a few friends to level up. We also set up a whole bunch of new channels in our Discord to find friends and private tours.

Other fixes for today’s patch include:
Fixed once again that people get stuck at the finish line (this one is a really persistent little bugger)

• Settings now have a button that deletes current best times & ghosts (important for the people who have best times and ghosts from before the Lynx Rebalancing.
  
• There is now a quality preset for the Steam Deck. Please let us know how the performance on the deck is for you with the new preset!
  
• ready display in the "ready for next round" display now always shows the correct number of players
  
• The ready button in the Next Screen should now always show the correct state
  
• Fixed a bug that you ended up in a non-respawnable crash state when you were crashed while a host migration happened.
  
• Fixed once again that the end timer in racing mode shouldn't stay on screen anymore
  
• Waiting time in the quick match lobby doesn’t get reset when a player leaves the lobby

If you want to know what’s waiting for you at the end of level 10 here is a little teaser.


All the best and have a great weekend on the Lonely Mountains. And as always, it would mean a lot to us if you wishlist and leave a review for the demo as this weekend is super important for the game.

Your Megagons!