- Add Code Redemption UI
- Small bug fixes and improvements

Hey there!

We've had a pretty busy time lately, and I'm really happy with how things are going. I also have some updates for you from different angles – but let’s start with Steps of Debauchery.

We decided to expand the main story a bit with a new side plot and add more depth to some of the existing scenes. This means the game will be bigger – but in a good way! You’ll get more of Riley, without unnecessary filler. And don’t worry – all of this will be part of the base game. If you’re already supporting us or bought the game on Steam, you’ll get everything included.

New scenes are coming along smoothly, and I’m really happy with our progress. They’re much larger than before – for example, early scenes had around 70–100 renders, but now some go over 300 renders and include lots of animations. So yes, they take longer to make, but they feel much more immersive and natural.

At the same time, we’re working on a cool DLC. It’s not just a short bonus – it will be a fully developed story. I can’t tell you when it’s coming or what it will include (it’s a surprise!), but trust me, it’s something special. Just thinking about it puts a smile on my face.

Last thing – we’re supporting a new project as a publisher! It’s a game called Exploring the Big Apple by SadPepper, where you’ll play as Emma, the main character. If you like Steps of Debauchery, you’ll probably enjoy this one too!

We helped with proofreading, translations into 7 languages, a new UI, achievements, and some extra features to improve the game. Like with Bright Lord, the original animations, renders, and story all stay true to the creator’s vision. Also, all the extra work was done by people we specifically hired for that project – so it hasn’t slowed down the development of SoD in any way.

The game is already visible on Steam and will be available for purchase in early Q4 2025. Feel free to add it to your wishlist now – it’ll be worth it!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3720820/Exploring_the_Big_Apple/

That’s all for today’s update. I’m heading back to work on Episode 5.0 – which is already shaping up to be one of my favorites :)

River's idea of romance is a drone strike and a tactical sweep. Cold, cunning, and always in control - she'll save your life and break your heart in the same breath.

Now let's see what she can do on a battlefield:
• 1 skill: Appears: Summons 4 melee drones with Resistance into first Row.
• 2 skill: Ally with Resistance attacked: Deals damage to all enemies.
• 3 skill: End of turn: increases own attack for every allied River's Drone on the field.
River's Drone skills:
• Resistance 50%.
• 1 skill: Enemies' Heal or Health Buff triggered: deals damage to random enemy.
• 2 skill: End of turn: deals damage to random wounded enemy.

Meet River, a master of ranged combat with damage that escalates with turns. River excels at disrupting enemy formations, deploying a line of Resistant drones to block advances and counter enemy healing and health buffs. Her abilities make her indispensable for clearing the battlefield and synergizing with other mercs with Resistance.

If you are interested in this powerful new mercenary - don't miss the event "Hot Data" that will be out on July, 11 at 10:00 UTC!

1.19g:

• Fixed 102 safe

• Radar now also shows policemen position

• Using an ability voucher on a used up ability will reset it's cooldown

• You can lock on detected items while using the scanner

• NPCs stay down for a while longer

• Increased voice chat sound quality

• Minor optimizations

An evolution update like never seen before!

- 4 new skins to play;
- A new story for the King seeking to reclaim his kingdom;
- New visuals for the game's menus;
- Updated maps;
- Completely revamped gameplay;
- New physics system;
- Adjustments to the video resolution system;
- Shader effects for wind and object transparency;
- Gameplay and difficulty tweaks on some maps;
- Various bug fixes.

More direct main menu options to take you where you want to go.

Where possible the in-game UI uses darker colours instead of team colours

With different selections in SETTINGS.

The default settings are show numbers for both teams.

Squad HUD toggle on/off.

Show Numbers.

Show Names.

Show opponents team and show my team toggles.

Accessible via the main menu options.

Hey! As summer gets closer, I’ve been working on wrapping up a few things in Burgie’s Cozy Kitchen before taking a bit of a breather. The game is almost done (we’re getting there!), but I wanted to leave a few fun updates ready for you to enjoy in the meantime.

Here’s what’s new:

• New sauces! I’ve added a handful of new sauces to keep things fresh and tasty. Each one has its own vibe and mechanics, and I hope they give you more room to experiment with orders.

• Special customers with unique outfits: Outfit system is joining the mix! Customers will show up with different clothes, modifying their tastes and behavior. It adds a bit more personality and challenge to each shift.

• Secret customers to discover: There are now a few hidden customers in the game. If you find them, their names will appear and you’ll even be able to use them as a skin. It’s a little extra fun, especially if want to show up on any stream with an unique skin.

• New achievements: I’ve also added some achievements that tie together all the new outfits and special customers (plus a few other surprises). If you enjoy completing challenges, there’s more to aim for now.

I’m really excited about how everything is coming together. Thanks so much for playing and following the progress. Your support genuinely keeps me going. I can’t wait to show you the final version soon!

Nau

• on extreme idle the cat shouldn't peace out anymore and instead bring you to the main menu where you can contemplate what to have for dinner

• adjusted how the mowing gets triggered to avoid having the client or host stuck with it when you join a game and a cat is already mowing because they just won't stop can't stop

• the server now handles more crap instead of the client resolving a bunch of issues but probably introducing more issues in the future that will be fixed in 2 years

progress? progress! ːmt2_bonguyː

sorryaboutyourcats

Today we focused entirely on performance optimization, and the results speak for themselves: we achieved a huge leap forward in how smoothly the game runs.

🔧 What we improved:

• Draw calls: –57.4%

• Triangles: –59.5%

• GPU render time: –15.2%

• FPS (framerate): +47.9%

• Texture memory usage: –4.9%

👉 All of this was achieved without sacrificing visual quality.

🎮 The result: a faster, smoother game experience with no compromises. Thank you for following our journey!

– Akna Games

You still have the chance to sign-up to the new Defence of Eonis tournament which will feature the new multyplayer map:

• Defence of Eonis

You can sign-up here.

The tournament follows Swiss Tournament rules: you can find the full list of rules here.

The first round will commence on Friday, 11th July 2025 at 11.00am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun. The tournament will last 3 rounds, 11 days each. Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. All you need to do is sign up, then the system will pair you with opponents and create your PBEM games. You will be notified by mail of when the tournament is starting and when it will be time to play your turns.

• Round 1 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Defence of Eonis - Army Size 2000, Target 80

• Round 2 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Defence of Eonis - Army Size 2000, Target 80

• Round 3 - Mode: Strategic Command - Map: Defence of Eonis - Army Size 2000, Target 80

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295500/Warhammer_40000_Battlesector/