[h1]Hey all![/h1] We have some super exciting news today! We have just opened up a public beta branch for the first update for Windblown! With this, you'll be able to jump in and test the new patch ahead of its release later this month. Remember, the whole point of these beta tests are for the team to gather data and feedback from players, so you should expect some bugs and quirks during your time on this build! Now, there are a few very important things to let you know about first! [h1]⚠️If you choose to play this version of the game, your save will change to the beta branch, and will no longer work on the public build until the update’s full release. UNLESS you make a new save and use that instead⚠️[/h1] Also, until full release, please note that multiplayer games are version-tied, so you’ll solely be able to play with other beta testers. Here's the basics: [list] [*] Playing the beta branch will mean you can't use your existing save on the public branch. You will be able to play it on the public branch again once the patch launches. [*] You can make a new save when you load up the beta branch, but it will be a brand new game. Again, you will be able to play it on the public branch again once the patch launches. [*] You can play with other players so long as you're on the same build. So public branch players can't play with beta branch players, and vice versa. [/list] [h2]How to access the beta[/h2] [list] [*] Go to your Steam game library. [*] Right click on Windblown and click "properties". [*] Select the tab "Betas". [*] In the first dropdown box select "public_beta" [*] Click close and wait for the upload to finish downloading. [/list] [h2]What's in the patch?[/h2] [list] [*][b]⭐ Revenge Mode[/b] - A full revamp of the Sudden Death mechanic! In this new version you are no longer one shot, and instead become enraged at the sigh of you allies falling. You deal increased damage and move quicker, but your enemies also hit harder too. Oh, and using flasks is disabled as well, so watch out! [*][b]2 New Weapons[/b] - Hibiki’s Umbrella and Fiery Claws make their debut in Windblown, both with their own move sets and Alterattacks. [*][b]4 New Trinkets[/b] - You'll find 4 new trinkets in the game - Bleed Aura, Mark Zone, L-BRO (a shooting pet!), Ultra Laser. Each of which should help you further specialise your builds and playstyles! [*][b]4 New Skins[/b] - You'll be able to find the Toad, Horned Lizard, Badger Bat and Chimera Axolotl skins while playing the game! Just keep pushing as far as you can, and you'll find them. [*][b]Miniboss and boss reworks[/b] - The Rat Village boss has been revamped. He's received a bunch of new attacks, and can really cause you issues if you're not careful. The Headbanger variant of this boss has got some new tricks too, along with some spicy updates to one of the final bosses! [*][b]⭐Single Player Pause[/b] - A long requested feature for Single Player is the ability to pause the game. Well, we've added that in now, so you can take a break mid run. Remember to stay hydrated! [*]Gift slots can now appear as Path choice rewards (if you unlocked the ability to obtain them). [*][b]Boosts[/b]: small boosts were removed and replaced by big boosts. Boosts will always have one special proposition that gives a reduced stat but an added maximum health bonus. [*]Added new chunks in Factory and Incubator biomes. [*]⭐[b]New mouse aiming algorithm[/b]: This will help to enhance your accuracy when using distant weapons. [*]⭐Weapons can now have a dynamic Alterattack ignition bonus: Shield (from +40 to +200%), Boomerang (from 0 to +100%). [*]⭐[b]Accessibility[/b]: new standard Auto Dash option available from the start. [*]⭐[b]Accessibility[/b]: new no-flash mode for UIs. [/list] There are of course a bunch of QoL changes and fixes included too, so please make sure you jump into the Discord and Steam Forums to let us know how you're finding the new content ahead of it's release later this month. [h1]Some more awesome fan art![/h1] [h2]Beak Brush Animations[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44781312/d897181fe5c28dd8c1e6c9c76ad5a9b073987396.jpg[/img] [h2]Kappa[/h2] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44781312/fb6e2226f1417c0958adac399bc8dee90c2c9d88.png[/img]