Spirits, we’ve not got long to go… After launching last September, the teams at Kids with Sticks and 505 Games have worked hard behind the scenes to bring you the best version of our rogue-lite – and soon you’ll be able to pick up your [i]controllers [/i]and run head-on into v1.0. Before we get to share what’s coming to Rogue Spirit, we have some very exciting news… alongside the v1.0 release for Steam, we’re thrilled to announce that Rogue Spirit will be coming to [b]PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Epic Games Store in 2023.[/b] To make sure that everything is ready for all platforms, we’ve made the difficult decision to extend our early access period and delay the release of v1.0 for a couple of months. We fully understand this isn’t ideal, but it isn’t all bad news... With the extended time, we decided to publish a small and but significant update that we’d like to share first, v0.95. This isn’t your traditional little ‘bug fix update’. Check out what’s coming to v0.95 below [h2]GAME MODIFIERS (RULES) & GHOST PUZZLES[/h2] In V0.95, we’re introducing Game Modifiers - or Rules. Before you head out into the world on your next run, you’ll find a monk standing proud by the gates of the Monastery. Don’t forget to talk to him, as he’ll introduce you to some of the new Rules. Exploring throughout the world, you’ll find many different blueprints that can be exchanged to add modifiers to the game – including; Hard Mode, Ghostbuster, Elemental Roulette and Sprinter. Unlock them as you go along so you can then come back and add that extra challenge to the game. We’ll be running regular community challenges using these modifiers, so keep an eye on our social channels over the next coming months. You’ll also find new areas throughout each biome, introducing environmental puzzles that can be completed only by the Prince himself – beat the puzzle, get rewarded! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40308441/18b1fb01da1d2a55f56ab8abc787e10be240c45c.jpg[/img] [h2]UPDATED SKILLS LOOP & NEW QUESTS[/h2] We’ve updated the gameplay loop, improving the way that Skills are found and upgraded – allowing for a smoother and simpler experience. Skills can now be found in each level as blueprints. Once found they can then be implemented and upgraded in the Monastery with the monk. Allowing for a more challenging gameplay loop. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40308441/5a279c42350335c6b6492f7ebed054e5c5e15870.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40308441/5ec2038a5d366875c8fdf70ccb5db9f62e3cbbbb.png[/img] [h2]UPDATED UI & AI[/h2] Once you update to 0.95, you’ll find a brand new menu layout and a much smoother and improved AI system – be warned, they’re now out to get you… for real this time 😉 - v0.95 releases on 7th July on Steam – yes, pretty soon! Check out the patch notes below. [b]Rogue Spirit v0.95 Patch Notes – 7th July 2022[/b] - New: 10 Game Modifiers - New: Ghost Secret Puzzles - New: Updated Skills Loop. Skills can be found during the run. They can be now upgraded in HUB using Tokens. You still need to find Blueprints to unlock a skill. - New Main Menu and AI Improvements - 60 New Quests We’ll be sharing more about future updates soon, so stay tuned to the Rogue Spirit community channels for the latest news about Rogue Spirit. Everybody at Kids with Sticks and 505 Games wants to thank [b]YOU [/b]the community for all your support since releasing in early access. This journey has really taught us how important your support is and we are very grateful to have shared this with you. See you next time, Spirits. - James (Brand Community Manager, 505 Games) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1554970/Rogue_Spirit/