Hello friends! Thank you so much for your interest in the StormEdge. It means the world to us. Today, in our first devlog, we want to give you some information about what is happening with the StormEdge right now. Here's a quick rundown: [h3][b]Visual Improvements[/b][/h3] One of the things that we wanted to improve was the game's visuals. Using [b]the color contract, and saturation contract[/b], we can make enemies more legible and easier to identify. Check out the work-in-progress visuals below: [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43716804/1b5711c00242ef4f200de168c19a59675237a8ad.gif[/img] [h3][b]Gameplay Changes[/b][/h3] We've read all your comments about the overall gameplay elements. [b]Firstly[/b], we will be [b]completely overhauling the shield system[/b] to make your experience more enjoyable and exciting. [b]Secondly[/b], we will be unlocking special attacks earlier and completely updating them. For example, Ulrich's special attack now summons a [b]flaming phantasm[/b] that draws the enemy's attention, and his next finisher will explode the flaming phantasm and shatter shields. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43716804/daf7bf6e209ce4db0a7f22a23b1c665f9e6ce464.gif[/img] We will also be [b]redesigning 6 schools[/b] and each of them will give the player a new school skill. Players can combine different schools and see how they interact with other schools, but they can only equip one [b]School Skill[/b] at a time. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43716804/d6d2b9e031ea71b14f768728047c2210bc1f2077.png[/img] School of the Storm allows the player to summon a [b]Storm Riposte[/b]. Casting Riposte becomes an active behavior if the player chooses it and equips its School Skill. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43716804/b994b77015747cac6d6d2ace5f58e54dd33e2bfc.gif[/img] [h3][b]Co-op Changes & New Character[/b][/h3] We received a lot of feedback about the [b]lack of co-op at the beginning of the story[/b]. So we decided to introduce it at the beginning of the game with a new character. So players can enjoy co-op from the very beginning of the game. [h3][b]Upcoming Playtest[/b][/h3] We've decided to include all of the above updates in the [b]upcoming closed playtest[/b], which will begin [b]at the end of the month[/b]. We will keep you updated on all the dates you can join the test. Follow the StormEdge on Steam to stay updated! [h3][b]PAX East 2024[/b][/h3] But that's not all, folks! StormEdge will be attending the [b]PAX East 2024[/b] showcase, which starts on the [b]21st of March[/b]. We will also be showing a [b]new trailer[/b] featuring updated gameplay elements, some upgrades, and co-op. That's all for now! Thank you for your time, friends. See you in the StormEdge! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2321350/StormEdge/