Ahoy Blitzers! A new dev blog is out, and we’re thrilled to spill the beans about our upcoming update to the exciting Tusk Tales mode. In addition to the existing Tusk Tales mode, the update will introduce a brand-new region called "The Hollows." This mysterious new region beckons the bravest adventurers to venture into its depths and engage in the dangerous quest of collecting Souls. Can you score Souls, or will you find yourself forever adrift in its eerie expanse? For those eager to dive in, the new region will be available on the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1619520/announcements/detail/7353887524194925624?snr=2___]Cross Blitz Beta Branch[/url] soon! Buckle up, and let’s check out what's in store with our latest update! [i][h2]Sneak peek into “The Hollows”[/h2][/i] The Hollows has two types of runs, named Hunts: [b]Daily and Weekly Hunts[/b]. Both runs are auto-generated. All Players will start with the same loadout, including [b]mercenary, starting deck[/b], and a [b]mix of positive and negative masks[/b]. Additionally, any [b]taverns, battles, and landmarks[/b] will be identical for all players. Any shops, e.g., cards, trinkets, or relics, will be generated based on your card choices and deck, per usual. Daily and Weekly Hunts feature a unique [b]scoring system[/b] that sets them apart from normal runs. Your score is determined by several factors, which you can learn more about on our wiki. This score not only affects your placement on the global [b]leaderboards[/b] but also determines the number of [b]Souls[/b] you'll earn. Both challenges will require Husks to enter, are auto-generated, and come with their own leaderboards. The main difference between the Daily and Weekly Hunts lies in the number of attempts allowed to achieve the best leaderboard position. [b]Daily Hunt:[/b] Once you enter this Hunt, you can access it repeatedly until it resets. However, you will only earn Souls and secure a place on the Leaderboard with your first attempt. [b]Weekly Hunt:[/b] For the Weekly Hunt, you need to pay Husks each time you enter. Each attempt allows you to earn Souls and gives you the opportunity to improve your leaderboard position. [b][i]Developer note:[/i][/b] we want to make each playthrough valuable and provide an experience as engaging as challenging. Keeping things fresh, exciting, and worth spending time on was our top priority. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40477118/2ff819bb98c63c72762e1dd7783fd76792ce931e.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40477118/fd165e622a1c767a916d04d62333e72be495b383.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40477118/150f4d8c97f22e59d38307b99138f8e3f62021a2.png[/img] [i][h2]Sneak peek at The Bazaar[/h2][/i] Positioned at the center of the world map, the Bazaar serves as a marketplace where players can trade Souls for items. It stocks three items at any given time, and once an item is purchased, its slot is marked as "sold out" until the inventory is refreshed. This refresh occurs after [b]any run in which the player defeats at least one enemy[/b]. Players have the option to [b]pin items[/b] in the Bazaar to prevent them from being re-rolled. Alternatively, the player can purchase an instant reroll by paying 1 Soul (pinned items are not rerolled). The following items are available for purchase in the Bazaar. [list] [*] [b]Party Cards:[/b] Unlocks a new party card for a specific mercenary, it can be equipped to the player's starting deck in the Mercenary Select screen. [*] [b]Trinkets:[/b] Unlock a trinket to be seen in runs. [*] [b]Relics:[/b] Unlock a relic to be seen in runs. [*] [b]Card Backs:[/b] Unlock a card back to be equipped to certain faction groups. These are bought with Husks, rather than Souls. [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40477118/37649723e0a54b433151a3d39ad4788d09f594ee.png[/img] [i][h2]Leave us a Review on Steam & Share your insights with us on Discord[/h2][/i] If you’re having a blast in Cross Blitz, help us spread the word and share some love with a Steam review. As always, your insights are invaluable as we strive to create the ultimate engaging and balanced gameplay experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out and share your feedback with the team, every opinion matters greatly to us! See you around, Blitzers! Cross Blitz Team [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40477118/e12a627fcdb51cec0eb707b15143bf01ca2fc9d5.png[/img] Make sure to follow us to be regularly updated with 100% valuable Cross Blitz content: Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/takoboystudios Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/takoboystudios https://twitter.com/TheArcadeCrew Join our official Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CrossBlitz_/ We are also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crossblitzgame