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Improvements Coming in CBT2 - Miscellaneous

The final improvements post is finally here.

A huge thank you to everyone in advance for enjoying these upcoming changes that we’ve spoiled so far.

Here are the last bits of improvements including one about camera zoom in/out which I’m sure players would not like to miss!


[h2]#1 - Camera zoom in/out with mouse wheel at launch![/h2]

One of the biggest feedback received by users was in regards to camera zoom in/out.

Previously, due to the nature of the console pad, camera distance could only be adjusted through settings. However, for a better PC optimization where more keys can be operated, camera zoom in/out function will be able to be adjusted more conveniently through the mouse wheel!

We believe many players will be excited for this upcoming change. However, this function requires some development time so please note that this change will be applied for the official launch and not the 2nd CBT. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

[h3]Benefits![/h3]
• Zoom in/out quickly and simply by using the mouse wheel!

[h3]Note[/h3]
• Details may change in the future depending on the development direction.






[h2]#2 - Improved Lighting and Added Tessellation [/h2]

While developing the PC version of graphic options that were inevitably limited in the console environment, LPV and tessellation technology have been applied to enhance the quality of art rendering and lighting so that players can experience higher quality graphics.

Through this improvement, players can experience a more realistic and higher quality graphics.


[h2]What is LPV and Tessellation?[/h2]

[h3]LPV[/h3]
This is a global illumination technology that expresses the reflectance of light as if it were real!

[h3]Tessellation[/h3]
Simply speaking, this is a technology that makes the images look much smoother.

Check out the images below to directly see the difference!
1) Texture of objects is improved to a higher resolution


▲Before


▲After


2) Through this improvement, rather than adjusting the contrast, the textures of objects such as light, shadows, and floors were more naturally expressed. In this picture, players can see that the texture of the floor has been improved to a higher resolution.



▲Before


▲After



▲Before

▲After





[h2]#3 - Strengthened Dream Dungeon Tutorial[/h2]

For beginning users, a tutorial is required in order to play the game.


The Dream Dungeon tutorial gives players an overview of Bless Unleashed PC. In addition to the initial story, players can experience how to manipulate combos, skills, combat and movement methods of the selected class.
However, we decided that the current tutorial may not be informative enough for users who are experiencing Bless Unleashed PC, so we lowered the difficulty of the tutorial and strengthened the tutorial through adding various guides such as moving, switching views, jumping, aiming, and using items.
Learn about the gameplay of Bless Unleashed PC faster through detailed guidance in the Dream Dungeon Tutorial!

[h3]Benefits![/h3]
• Quickly enter the world of Bless Unleashed PC through the enhanced tutorial!

[h3]Note[/h3]
• Details may change in the future depending on the development direction.

1) Examples of tutorial guides added (please note that this change is currently under development and examples are provided with Korean UI)


▲After: Aiming Guide


▲After: Jump Guide



We hope you enjoyed this last blog of improvements.

Please know that we take our user feedback very seriously, and are constantly working to improve the game for our upcoming launch next year.

P.S. Make sure to sign up for the 2nd CBT if you haven’t already, and we will see you soon!


12th Dev's Discussion Response

    Will the video that won the competition be posted on the official YouTube channel? Yes! You can check out the video through this link: https://youtu.be/GbCKd0WRiSg
    Once again, we would like to thank all the players for their participation and interest, and we hope you enjoy the video!


    Will the option to hide NPC names be added in the game? There are no current plans to add such option. However, an option to hide the HUD will be added in the near future.

    When will the CBT keys be distributed? 2nd CBT keys will be distributed starting January 5th, divided into two phases. Stress Test and CBT 1 participants will automatically be able to participate in the 2nd CBT without additional registration.

    What languages will the game support (audio/texts) and is there going to be more added? Only English is currently supported, and we are preparing in-game texts for English, Chinese, German, French, Japanese, and Korean. We have plans to add other languages, but there are no finalized languages yet.

    Do you plan to implement any of the BU PC improvements to console? Thank you for your support in both the PC and console version. Attack speed boost is planned to be updated in the future for console, and other improvements to be applied to console are also under review!

    There aren't many hair types to choose from, as well as a lack of basic hair types. Is the customizing in the console version of Bless Unleashed also the same? Are there any plans to release new hair types as well? We definitely have plans to add more hair types in the future. We will continue to do our best to update hair types after the PC launch.


For more upcoming news and discussion, join our official Discord channel!
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Bless Unleashed PC - Highlights of Steam CBT

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Steam CBT as well as the Steam CBT Video Event!

Watch some of Bless Unleashed's Field Bosses get defeated recorded by our very own players:


[Steam Username]
Piggy
friendindesign
Kapi
Gebishi
Fala'x_x
Sathanie Vilian
Päähenkilö
Tyrant
Dreignir
Luting


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Improvements Coming in CBT2 - PC UI/UX & Convenience

Are you ready for round 3?

The long and awaited - PC UI/UX Improvements! Sit tight as you read through these upcoming changes!


[h2]#1 Improvement - Mouse Usability [/h2]

[h3]1) Changed menu navigation and exit method (ESC button → right click)[/h3]

Our development team is constantly focusing on every small detail for better PC optimization.
Therefore, in addition to character controls, we have been thinking about ways to improve the use of the menu.

Previously, players had to press the ESC button every time they selected something in the menu or exited. This was because the default key settings were based on the console version.

After much discussion, we decided that it was not efficient to have to press a button every time players explored the menu so mouse usability will be improved so players can use the right click button of the mouse instead of the ESC button!


In the future, right click to move around the menu or exit without having to press a button!


[h3]2) Fixed mouse pointer position [/h3]

When calling UI such as menus, maps, and quests, the mouse position was called from where it previously was. We realized this small detail proved to be inconvenient, so this will be improved so that whatever menu is brought up, the mouse will be called to the center of the screen in the future.


[h3]3) Skip NPC conversation with mouse click[/h3]

During quests, players often have to go through conversations with the NPC. Although a skip function is available currently, it is through a specific key on the keyboard, and in order to improve this to become more convenient on the PC, dialog can be skipped by clicking the mouse instead of the keyboard in the future.

If you don’t care about the NPC chatter, you can skip to the questing even faster!


[h3]Benefits![/h3]
• Faster menu navigation and exit
• Skip quickly without becoming bored!
• Quickly and easily skip with a mouse click!

[h3]Note[/h3]
• Please note that this may change depending on the development direction.




[h2]#2 Improvement - Chat window UI/UX Improvements [/h2]

Bless Unleashed PC is a global one-build game where you can meet diverse users who speak various languages.

We realized that it is currently not easy for many users to continue conversations in different languages in a common chat window. Therefore, we are improving the chat window in various ways to alleviate the inconvenience of users!

[h3]1) Addition of global/region chat window [/h3]

For smoother chat activities for various global users, both regional and global windows will be provided separately. However, as all users can chat in Global, there will be a certain time limit when entering chat to avoid commotion.


[h3]2) Prevent automatic text entry[/h3]

Previously, when using the keys on the keyboard to move the tab of the chat window, the cursor automatically activated in the text input window. Due to this method, it became unintentionally uncomfortable to move tabs in the chat window.

In the future, it will be improved so that the text input window will not automatically activate even if players press tab.


[h3]3) Make repeated messages more convenient[/h3]

For repeated messages, the input message is improved so that players can enter the same message through the Enter key without going through the hassle of rewriting! Want to look for a group and not have to type specifics each time? This is your friend!


[h3]4) Fixed chat window scroll[/h3]

It’s not easy to see what you want when new messages are constantly popping up like crazy right? If you select the desired message in the chat window, even if a new message comes up, the chat window is fixed so that you can read the content more comfortably!


[h3]5) Other[/h3]
Excluded unnecessary chat guides!



[h3]Benefits![/h3]
• A more convenient chat window!
• A better exchange with global and local users!!

[h3]Note[/h3]
• Please note that this may change depending on the development direction.





[h2]#3 Improvement - Other UI/UX & Convenience Factors[/h2]

[h3]1) Changed some input buttons (G Key → Enter Key)[/h3]

We received feedback about how it was highly uncomfortable when playing Bless Unleashed PC because some input buttons required either the G or Enter key.

As a result of this, improvements were made so that some of the input buttons that were G keys have been changed to the Enter key! We will continue working on even the smallest improvements to enhance player experience.


[h3]2) Added system menu button to the server list screen (Esc Button → Right Click)[/h3]

Players can now open the system menu while in the server list screen.

The system menu can be accessed from the server list without connecting to the game. The option to close the client is also available from the system menu.


[h3]Benefits![/h3]
• Access the system menu quickly and easily from the server list!


[h3]Note[/h3]
• Please note that this may change depending on the development direction.




You already know what’s coming next! See you on December 18th with the 4th round of improvements!

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Looking for Discord Global Moderators (Batch 1) for Bless Unleashed PC

Bless Unleashed is looking for Discord Moderators!
Be our family member and enjoy the passion of the start of Bless Unleashed PC.
Check the application details below.

We hope your active application!

■ Application Period
  • Dec. 3 (Thu) ~ Dec. 13 (Sun)


■ Application Details
  • Looking for 5 Moderators.
  • Anyone who has a passionate interest in Bless Unleashed PC can apply. (21 year old and above)
  • How to apply: Click here to apply.
  • Result Announcement: Dec. 15 (Tue)


■ Benefits for Moderators
  • Contents experience in FGT server.
  • Personal channel in Discord Round8.
  • Weekly Rewards ($10 Steam Wallet) to the moderators who reached the offered standard.


■ Moderator's Activity
  • Activity Period: Dec. 18 (Fri) ~ Jan. 31 (Sun)
  • Activity Details:
  1. Moderators share the images and videos of the game playing in their own channel in Discord Round8.
  2. Moderators share the game information from the experience of playing in FGT server.


[Note]
  • Moderators can play Bless Unleashed PC with the FGT server account.
  • Weekly rewards will be given after the weekly evaluation.
  • The moderator's period is the period mentioned above, and the priority can be given for the next batch of moderators based on the activity result for this batch.