Welcome back to the stage of history– Diesel Legacy is back, baby! WHOO!! [list] [*] NextFest Demo coming on June 10th! [*] NextFest Demo Features [*] Official Exhibition Matches [*] CEO x Diesel Legacy: Up to $2,500 in Prize Money! [/list] [h1]NextFest Demo coming on June 10th![/h1] In case the title wasn’t clear enough, the NextFest Demo (Playtest 3) will be coming on June 10th!! This demo is completely free and will allow you to play online with any characters revealed thus far– plus a shiny new one who has never been seen before! Also, just a reminder that we take your feedback very seriously! As such, there’s a ton of requested features and updates that will be included in this demo. [b]The demo will run from June 10th at 2:00 PM ET until June 17th at 1:00 PM ET.[/b] [h1]NextFest Demo Features[/h1] [list] [*] 7 Fighters (1 NEW Fighter) & Game Rebalance [*] Extended Versus Features [*] UX Overhaul [*] New Online/Matchmaking Options [*] Player Ranking System [*] New Stages [*] Voice Chat [/list] [h2]7 Fighters (1 NEW Fighter) & Rebalance[/h2] Ruby, Rory, Fritz, Rotwang, Eleanora and Nyra will be playable once again, as well as one brand new fighter. We'll be announcing this new fighter VERY SOON! There have been some gameplay adjustments for all characters as well as system mechanic tweaks – many of which will be revealed the day of the playtest. The purpose behind these adjustments is to give more expression to all players, along with buffing offensive and defensive mechanics to build into the spirit of free movement in Diesel. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/63729ace4fb33cbfebfa9c352d8dc9f3f2f04e73.gif[/img] [h2]Extended Versus Features[/h2] [h2]UX Overhaul[/h2] Just want traditional menus? We heard you. The new UX will allow you to pause at any point to immediately access everything you need in one convenient menu. This includes all the features of the demo, matchmaking, and system options. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/f23d76fc73de1c7c99955459b095cdda72ea3299.png[/img] [h2]New Online/Matchmaking Options[/h2] Wanna mess around in training while searching for a match? The fight request mode is now functioning and waiting for you! At nearly any point in the game, you’ll be able to search for an open match simultaneously while playing! It’s as simple as opening up your menu and setting your search options. You’ll also be able to activate this while you’re in a Meet-Up lobby. Through this, you’ll have way more action and way less waiting. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/4781f1591b6e9f873abd6db06c015b80a6f422ea.png[/img] [h2]Player Ranking System[/h2] Are you even good at a game if you can’t post about it on social media? The team at Diesel Legacy is here to help your sense of accomplishment! There will be a Player Ranking System (name pending) waiting for you in the NextFest Demo. Through this, you’ll be able to see where you are in comparison to your friends and the top players! [i]We might have something in store for the top player of this demo period…[/i] In the full game, there will be casual and ranked matches– so no need to sweat when you just wanna chill. *Please note, these rankings will be reset. [list] [*]Copper Forge Level 1-5 [*]Copper Heart Level 5-10 [*]Copper Smith Level 10-15 [*]Copper Master Level 15-20 [*]Bronze Forge Level 20-25 [*]Bronze Heart Level 25-30 [*]Bronze Smith Level 30-35 [*]Bronze Master Level 35-40 [*]Iron Forge Level 40-45 [*]Iron Heart Level 45-50 [*]Iron Smith Level 50-55 [*]Iron Master Level 60-65 [*]Steel Forge Level 65-75 [*]Steel Heart Level 75-85 [*]Steel Smith Level 85-98 [*]Titanium Master Over Level 99 [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/831fc22249ae7a82a76b5f59c3e0f640d82f8ab5.png[/img] [h2]New Stages[/h2] “Abandoned Floor” and “Tinker Town” [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/9aaef586da9ba22d400d7ddc30520f64421ea8c7.gif[/img] [h2]Voice Chat[/h2] Coordinate with your team, talk a little bit of friendly smack, make some new friends or go make your Diesel Legacy Online Moments with our brand spankin’ new Voice Chat! Naturally, we understand how internet culture works in the year of our lord 2024, so we do have a mute feature. With that said, PLEASE don’t be the reason someone needs to mute you. Let’s all be responsible for creating and maintaining a welcoming community, and keep that wild stuff for those other games. [h2]And more..![/h2] Just like every other playtest, we’ll have a few more secrets waiting for you. Anticipation! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/8d43842834ff1ca999cd0eb052dc81b7d6a673cf.png[/img] [h1]CEO x Diesel Legacy: Up to $2,500 in Prize Money![/h1] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/127a8c1d648bb9e3cabc992189418fb8a724b775.png[/img] CEO (Community Effort Orlando) is a veteran major tournament series that will be held this year in Daytona (just ignore that whole “Orlando” thing) from June 28th to 30th. The CEO of CEO, Alex Jebailey, has been an incredibly supportive friend of ours – and we are glad to announce that we’ll be at CEO 2024 with a fully fledged booth and tournament! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/f11ffe163922702ed124bcf99d63122a22fc7e4d.gif[/img] The booth will be open to check out the latest build with new characters and features – come by, practice for the tournament, have some fun times with casuals, collect our FREE die cut stickers, or hang out with the Art Director, Producer and Community Manager. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237949/bc4aa3dbafe1c8c0683da3f2ad78553cc602a438.png[/img] [h2]Tournament Information[/h2] Please note, all info is subject to change. [h3]Prize Pool[/h3] [list] [*][b]$1,500[/b] prize pool for less than 32 players (16 teams) [*][b]$2,500[/b] total prize pool ($1,000 additional) for 32 or more players [/list] [h3]Main Rules[/h3] [list] [*]Double Elimination [*]2v2 [*]Must have a consistent teammate. Cannot change. [*]Xbox Controllers Provided (can provide own stick) [*]Default Settings - 99 Seconds, 1 Round, First-To-3 Games [/list] [h3]Extra Rules[/h3] [list] [*]Pausing/Disconnections will lose the round for the team that paused. [*]All CEO2024 Code of Conduct rules will be enforced as well. [*]All prize payments will be done on site. A release agreement must be signed by someone 18 or older to distribute cash. [*]MaxEnt Staff has final rulings on all judgments. [/list] [h3]Where/When?[/h3] [b]Pools to Pre-Finals[/b] - Location: At Booth - Date: 6/28 (Friday) - Time TBA [b]Finals[/b] - Location: Jebaileyland Stage Cage - Date: 6/29 (Saturday) - Time TBA - Stream: TBA - Commentators: [url=x.com/_saintcola]SaintCola[/url] & [url=x.com/geofficino]Fine Italian Leather[/url] [i]Can’t wait to see you all there![/i] The future is bright, be sure to follow us on socials to see us shine: Discord: [[url=https://discord.gg/qZczTqaXsr]https://discord.gg/qZczTqaXsr[/url]] X: [[url=https://x.com/DieselLegacy]@DieselLegacy[/url]] Instagram: [[url=https://instagram.com/DieselLegacyGame]@DieselLegacyGame[/url]] Facebook: [url=https://facebook.com/DieselLegacy]@DieselLegacy[/url] War Never Changes, The Diesel Legacy & Maximum Entertainment Team 🫡