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New Action Available Now in Pistol Whip's Wildest Update Ever!

[h3]Howdy heroes! [/h3]

We are excited for you to get your lassos around our wildest update ever, out now. Containing both Pistol Whip’s second cinematic campaign, "Smoke & Thunder," as well as the game-changing Styles system sandbox, this one is exploding with new content for you to check out. Let’s go ahead and take a gander at what you can expect.

A notorious gunslinger re-emerges to roam the Wild West in search of her missing sister, unwinding a deep conspiracy, known only as DYNAMO, on the cusp of the industrial boom.

[h3]Smoke & Thunder[/h3]
After "2089," the transmission came through loud and clear: y’all wanted more. With "Smoke & Thunder," we are giving you just that—another action-packed cinematic campaign bursting at the seams with as much content as we could fit into five linked scenes. With new weapons, mechanics, a dastardly new outlaw threat, and a mighty fine new boss fight for folks to tangle with.

Featuring tracks from The Heavy, Devora, Black Pistol Fire, Bones UK, and an original never-before-heard track from Magic Sword, this five-scene cinematic campaign is abso-rootin'-tootin'-lutely exploding with exciting new content. So, saddle up and unravel the mystery awaiting you in the Wild West.



Playing "Smoke & Thunder" in Campaign mode immerses you in the story, equipping you with intended weapons and modifiers, transforming you into the hero, and allowing you to experience the fully-voiced tale of sisters Jessie (voiced by Victoria Hogan, Kingdom Come: Deliverance) and Tess (voiced by Avalon Penrose, Hades, GOTY). It’s a visually stunning experience, illustrated with cutscene cinematics created by fan-favourite comic artist and returning talent, Fico Ossio, and colourist Raciel Avila.

Once you've conquered the campaign, skedaddle on over to Arcade and check out all the campaign scenes--from "Smoke & Thunder" as well as "2089"--unbridled for the very first time. In Arcade mode you can use whatever weapon and modifier you want, in whatever order you want, for boundless replayability.



[h3]Styles let you create the gameplay YOU want.[/h3]
Pistol Whip’s new “Styles” system sandbox allows you to combine your preferred weapon type with up to five modifiers to create an unstoppable action experience that’s exactly what you want. After finding a preferred Style that’s uniquely your own, you can challenge friends or compete solo and be the first person to dominate the leaderboard uniquely generated for that Style.

New weapon types also burst onto the scene with the debut of Styles, including Brawler, which transforms the previous "No Ammo" modifier into a glorious new melee-only mode. "2089"’s Burstfire and the new weapons from “Smoke & Thunder” are also available in all scenes with Styles.



These weapon additions and changes combined with four new modifiers mean the possibilities are endless. From green to grizzled and anywhere in-between, there’s a Style for you. Pistol Whip also includes an ever-changing list of recommendations, such as Featured Styles which contain weekly Style choices curated by our own team of developers and players. “Styles” can also be used with all past Pistol Whip updates like the aforementioned “2089” and “Heartbreaker.”



[h3]Price Change[/h3]
In just three more days, on August 15th, the price of Pistol Whip will increase by $5 in order to further support the creation of epic content and updates. After August 15th, Pistol Whip will be available for $29.99. This price increase will not impact existing heroes.

To learn more about everything we have added to Pistol Whip since launch, check out our “Everything New in Pistol Whip" trailer.

[previewyoutube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sDWGXp_0qc[/previewyoutube]

Love,

Cloudhead Games

[h3]Pistol Whip "Smoke & Thunder" Update Changelog[/h3]
[h5]Added Cinematic Campaign, “Smoke & Thunder”:[/h5]
  • Added "Scene 1: Boomtown” (3 difficulties)
  • Added "Scene 2: Last Ride" (3 difficulties)
  • Added "Scene 3: Shot in the Dark" (3 difficulties)
  • Added "Scene 4: Bullet Train" (3 difficulties)
  • Added "Scene 5: The Heatseeker" (3 difficulties)
  • 6 Cinematics: “Boomtown” Intro, “Last Ride” Intro, “Shot in the Dark” Intro, “Bullet Train” Intro, “The Heatseeker Intro,” “Smoke & Thunder” Finale
  • New enemy faction: The Dastardly Dynamo Gang - 1-health Outlaw, 2-health Outlaw, 4-health Outlaw
  • New Enemy Type: Rider (Mounted 1-health Outlaw),
  • 2 new mechanics: Boomshield (4-health armour), Explosive Barrel (1-health AoE)
  • A brand-spankin’ new Boss battle
  • 2 new Weapon Types: Revolver, Boomstick
  • Accessibility modifiers now available in Campaign mode: Bulletproof (previously No Fail), Unobstructed (previously No Obstacles)
[h5]Added “Styles”:[/h5]
  • Sandbox system allowing players to combine their preferred Weapon Type with up to five modifiers
  • Added Weapon Types: Brawler (previously No Ammo), Burstfire
  • Style-based leaderboards
  • Curated Styles for endless replayability: Dev’s Choice for each Scene, Weekly Featured Styles, Trending Styles
  • Added new Modifiers: Big Head, Bullet Hell, Headhunter, Heavies
[h5]Other changes & improvements:[/h5]
  • Completely redesigned User Lobby. Added Styles menu. Updated Scene Selection menu. Updated Leaderboards.
  • All Campaign (“2089” and “Smoke & Thunder”) scenes available in Arcade mode
  • Added 15 new weapon models: The Western Collection, The Brawler Collection, Sci-fi Boomstick, Western Burstfire
  • Added 3 new Western weapon wraps
  • Polish tweaks to existing scenes
  • New easter eggs
  • Implemented LIV 1.5 SDK
  • Implemented fix for the trigger misfire / double fire bug

Pistol Whip is getting a free cowboy update and new modifiers

Glorious VR rhythm shooter Pistol Whip is getting a free Western-themed update later this week. On August 12th, the Smoke & Thunder update will add a new set of levels in which you will fight through a train, shoot cowboys, and dodge explosive barrels.


It also adds "Styles", a substantial change to how modifiers work. Find trailers for both below.


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Smoke & Thunder + Styles Launch Details

[h2]Smoke & Thunder[/h2]

Our first cinematic campaign, "2089," was a fast forward into the future; our second, "Smoke & Thunder," is a badass blast to the past—with new weapons, mechanics, a dastardly new outlaw threat, and a mighty fine new boss fight for folks to tangle with.

Featuring tracks from The Heavy, Black Pistol Fire, Bones UK, Devora, and an original never-before-heard track from Magic Sword; this five-scene cinematic campaign is abso-rootin-tutley exploding with exciting new content.

"Smoke & Thunder"'s campaign mode transforms you into the hero of an immersive Western adventure, equipping you with brand new weapons and providing a fully-voiced tale of sisters Jessie (Victoria Hogan, Kingdom Come: Deliverance) and Tess (Avalon Penrose, Hades). It's a visually stunning experience, illustrated with cutscene cinematics created by comic artist and returning talent Fico Ossio, and colourist Raciel Avila.

Once you've conquered the campaign, skedaddle on over to Arcade and check out all the campaign scenes—from both "Smoke & Thunder" as well as "2089"—unbridled for the very first time. In Arcade mode, you can use whatever weapon and modifier you want in countless combinations.

Check out the Teaser below before the launch Smoke & Thunder on August 12.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]The "Styles" sandbox[/h2]

Also included is the new "Styles" system sandbox which allows you combine your preferred weapon type with up to five modifiers to create an unstoppable action experience that's exactly the way you want it. After finding your favourite Style that's uniquely yours, you can challenge friends or compete solo and be the first person to dominate the leaderboard uniquely generated for your chosen Style.

New weapon types also burst onto the scene with the debut of Styles, including Brawler which transforms the previous "No Ammo" modifier into a glorious new melee-only mode. "2089"'s Burstfire and the two upcoming weapons from "Smoke and Thunder" are also available in all scenes with Styles at launch.

These weapon additions and changes combined with four new modifiers mean the possibilities are virtually endless. From green to grizzled and anywhere in-between, there's a Style for you. The Styles sandbox also includes an ever-changing list of recommendations including Featured Styles which contain weekly Style choices curated by our own team of developers and players.



[h2]Pricing Update[/h2]

Three days after the launch of Smoke & Thunder + Styles (our second cinematic campaign, and 8th free content update since launch) the base price of Pistol Whip will increase by $5 to $29.99. Smoke & Thunder + Styles will remain free and included in the base game when it launches at both the current and new price as of August 15th.

This change will help us continue supporting Pistol Whip into the future with more scenes, modifiers, and the continued evolution of the game-changing Style system sandbox. We thank you as always for your support, and encourage you (and your pardners) to pick up the game at its current price of $24.99 before the launch of Smoke & Thunder on August 12.

If you haven't been keeping up with our regular updates, get a run down of what's been added since our 2019 launch in this "Everything New in Pistol Whip" video:

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Phew—this has been a biggun': Smoke & Thunder + Styles is our biggest update ever.

As we retire the original leaderboards in favour of the new sandbox Style system, we plan to give legacy players a special badge on the new leaderboards in a future update. To earn the badge, you'll need to place top 500 on "The Fall" on any difficulty. Be sure to earn to earn your spot before Smoke & Thunder + Styles launches on August 12. We'll see you on the leaderboards!

We're incredibly excited to get this ambitious update into your hands after a long road. Be sure to join our discord at pistolwhip.gg or follow us on twitter @pistolwhipvr for up-to-the-minute news and discussion about your favourite scenes and styles.

Yeehaw!

Cloudhead Games

Pistol Whip OST Vol. 2 out now!

[h3]About the soundtrack[/h3]
The highly-requested, highly-anticipated official Pistol Whip Vol. 2 soundtrack is here for your Steam music library. Featuring music from Magic Sword and Seeking Blue, along with artists from Kannibalen Records, including HVDES, Black Tiger Sex Machine; and more... volume two contains all five post-launch tracks as well as all tracks from Pistol Whip's first cinematic campaign, "2089." It also includes both original and exclusive Pistol Whip mixes.

Inspired by a wide range of our favorite films, styles, and genres, the Pistol Whip Official Soundtrack Vol. 2 is an eclectic selection of post-launch tracks fueling the unstoppable action of VR smash-hit Pistol Whip.

This soundtrack also includes high-quality, downloadable art for all included tracks.

[h3]TL;DR[/h3]
🤚 Five post-launch tracks.
6️⃣ All six songs from the cinematic campaign "2089."
🎨 High-quality downloadable art for every track included.
⚔️ An EXCLUSIVE mix from legendary Magic Sword.

ːsteamthumbsupː Get it on Steam

Love,

Cloudhead Games

Pistol Whip OST Vol. 2 is coming

[h3]About the soundtrack[/h3]
The highly-requested, highly-anticipated official Pistol Whip Vol. 2 soundtrack is coming for your Steam music library. Featuring music from Magic Sword and Seeking Blue, along with artists from Kannibalen Records, including HVDES, Black Tiger Sex Machine; and more... volume two contains all five post-launch tracks as well as all tracks from Pistol Whip's first cinematic campaign, "2089." It also includes both original and exclusive Pistol Whip mixes.

Inspired by a wide range of our favorite films, styles, and genres, the Pistol Whip Official Soundtrack Vol. 2 is an eclectic selection of post-launch tracks fueling the unstoppable action of VR smash-hit Pistol Whip.

This soundtrack also includes high-quality, downloadable art for all included tracks.

[h3]TL;DR[/h3]
🤚 Five post-launch tracks.
6️⃣ All six songs from the cinematic campaign "2089."
🎨 High-quality downloadable art for every track included.
⚔️ An EXCLUSIVE mix from legendary Magic Sword.

📆 April 29, 2021 @ 10:00am PT.

ːsteamthumbsupː Wishlist it on Steam

Love,

Cloudhead Games