Once again, we can’t say it enough: thank you to everyone taking the time to participate in our closed beta for our latest VR game, [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2739340/HexWind/]HexWind[/url]! We've got some exciting updates fresh out of the oven, and we’ll be sharing in more detail what’s recently released, and what’s coming up. Your feedback has been amazing, and it's helping us shape the game into something truly special. Here's what's new this week, and of course, we’d love if our Beta group could check them out and give us their thought: — New features already live: [h2]Chaos Lord Just Got... Chaotic-er?[/h2] The Chaos Lord (you know, the big boss in the beta) has upped his game thanks to some recent updates. Now, when his sword hits the ground, he creates arcane beams that shoot outwards like the Chaos Crystal. Translation: A tougher challenge we hope leads to more epic battles in your beta experience. Pop back in and we’d love to hear what you think! [h2]New Spell: Lightning Strike[/h2] This nifty new spell automatically fires a lightning bolt whenever you shoot your wand, giving you an extra zap in combat. [h2]Handy New UI Elements[/h2] We heard you loud and clear—keeping track of stats and upgrades was a bit tricky. So, we've added new UI elements! Now, when you hit pause, you'll see your character stats, items, and upgrades all neatly displayed. Knowledge is power, so we’ll be continuing to work hard on making our UI and HUD as helpful (and as seamless) as possible [h2]Smooth Turn Option[/h2] For those of you who prefer smooth turning, we’ve added that option in the player settings. Access it from the pause menu to choose between Snap and Smooth turning. [h2]Explore New Areas in the Catacombs Zone[/h2] Cavern of Woe: Venture into this mysterious new area filled with secrets and challenges, although you may need to upgrade your magical abilities to do so. Hall of Mourning: The final resting place for many of the order’s fallen heroes, now contains powerful malevolent reanimated horrors. We can't wait to hear about your adventures in these new areas, and of course, we look forward to yet more environment releases we’ve got coming next week! — [h2]Coming Soon! Boosting the Rogue-like Experience and Replayability [/h2] One of our most important priorities is to continually dial up the rogue-like game elements to make each run feel unique and exciting! Here’s what’s in development and arriving soon: [h3]Player Blessings V1:[/h3] These are run-specific upgrades that stack as you continue - they reset each time you start a new quest or path. [h3]Unlockable Wind Magic[/h3] Upgrades: Soon, you’ll be able to unlock abilities like dash, double jump, and extra charges of wind magic during your run. We know these will help you customize your playstyle and find new ways to navigate the world! [h3]New mini-bosses:[/h3] We can’t wait for you to check out our new enemy types, including our Void Initiate, a floating mini-boss enemy that can cast many flaming skull heads to seek and destroy you. These features will add more depth and replayability, so every time you play, there's something new to experience. --- We're super excited for you to check out these updates. Your input has been instrumental in getting us this far, so please keep the feedback coming! Happy adventuring, and may the winds be ever in your favor!