[h2]Greetings, Cursed Companions![/h2] We’re thrilled to announce that the first public playtest of Cursed Companions is live! Everyone is invited to join and explore the Abyssal Lands and Dungeons. Your [url=https://forms.gle/j7DGBgyTzo2CVnfi6]feedback[/url] is vital to making Cursed Companions the best experience possible, so dive in, have fun, and please let us know your thoughts! [h2]Hosting a Playtest[/h2] [list] [*] Cursed Companions can be played solo, but is best with friends. Many game mechanics require friends to activate. [*] There are currently no public servers, so you’ll need to create and host a game for others to join. [*] Bring along your own friends or find fellow adventurers in our [url=https://discord.gg/WpmWCmgZRz]Discord[/url] server where players are eager to team up! [/list] [h2]Hardware[/h2] As we are using proximity chat and voice-recognition, we highly recommend you play with a microphone headset. [h2]Gameplay Overview[/h2] Here's a quick list of things to look out for when testing: [list] [*] Check out our feedback form [url=https://forms.gle/j7DGBgyTzo2CVnfi6]here[/url]. It will give you a good frame of reference. [*] Test Our Speech Recognition: Cursed Companions features a unique magic system where you speak words to disable traps and activate items. Try it out and let us know how it feels! [*] Abyssal Lands Spawn Points: Your starting location will be slightly randomized each playthrough, adding a new twist each time. [*] Procedurally Generated Dungeons: Each dungeon layout is unique! If you encounter a bug, hit ESC, and you’ll find the game seed in the settings page—send that to us along with your feedback. [*] Meet Gregory: Our newest “friendly” merchant! Gregory’s got potions that might be useful for your journey, so be sure to pay him a visit. [*] The playtest ends on the [b]third in-game day[/b] if you meet the Queen's treasure target. [/list] [img]https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/45253351/12f445096e2bcddd264deb1acf21a15ac7850f89.png[/img] [i]Gregory the Merchant will 'aid' you in your quests with a selection of potions and magical ornaments[/i] [h2]Known Issues & Bug Reporting[/h2] A list of known bugs is pinned in our [url=https://discord.gg/WpmWCmgZRz]Discord[/url] server. Jump in to report any new issues you encounter, and to chat directly with the devs! [h2]❤️ Wishlisting & Creator Access[/h2] Remember to [b]wishlist[/b] us on Steam! It really helps with visibility and keeps you updated on all things Cursed Companions. If you’re a Streamer or Content Creator, DM us here on Steam for early access—we’d love to see your adventures in the Abyssal Lands! [b]Launch Date: Targeting Q1 2025—stay tuned![/b] Thanks to everyone who participated in this first open playtest. Your feedback and enthusiasm mean the world to us. We can’t wait to see how you fare in the Queen’s treacherous dungeon! Happy exploring, Companions! ⭐P.S. Did we mention this already? Remember to WISHLIST us! ⭐