Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess News

[h2]Hey! This post will be short and sweet because, YES! Today is the day![/h2]



Grid Force is officially available on PC!

It’s been a long time coming, and close to 3 years of work altogether, through every challenge, triumph, bug, failure and success. All of it led to this moment. We're so proud of this game. And excited for you to play!

We can’t wait to hear what you think, so please, dive into the world of Gora, conquer some grids, and save the future.

See you on the grid!



[h2]GLORIOUS RGB-NESS FROM CORSAIR[/h2]

On Grid Force we have worked with Corsair to integrate reactive lighting into the game for a next level experience when playing. The RGB on Corsair gear will react when you’re in different worlds and different situations in the game! Adding another amazing element to gameplay!



[h2]AAA FEEDBACK WANTED[/h2]

We are looking forward to receiving feedback from you, this can be in the form of a review, a comment on our Steam discussion page, or talking to the devs on Discord!

However you do it, we want to hear it from you!



[h2]CLICKY CLICKY[/h2]

Check the game page here and share it with friends and family! Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1379960/Grid_Force__Mask_Of_The_Goddess/




[h2]GRID FUTURE [/h2]

We know some of you are waiting for other versions of the game! Here is a little update, the information we have right now is:

Xbox versions: The game is ready, we are waiting on some paperwork and boring stuff then the game will go live ASAP! We expect a release somewhere towards the end of the month

Switch version: There is still some work to do in optimisation BUT the game is in a really good place right now. There is no date confirmed yet but it is a VERY SOON ™

To keep updated on these versions of the game, follow us on Twitter and/or join our Discord server. Links Below:

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Howdy!

Welcome to this Grid Force developer recap for the month of June, 2022, and blimey, what a month it’s been. There’s lots to talk about this time, perhaps more so than ever before, and whilst some of it may be familiar territory to those of you who hang around our Discord or follow our socials, there should be some sneaky bonus bits and bobs in store, as well.

Some of the stuff I’m bringing up feels like it happened months ago, but rest assured, this is everything we got up to in the month of June. 

Let’s go.



Earlier this month we announced that Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess will be dropping on the 11th of August, 2022!

It’s been a long time coming as we push on with development of the game, but we were delighted -- and slightly terrified -- to finally unveil the release date for all of you. 

And, to coincide with this, we also released the Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess - Official Trailer to give an updated peek into how the game now looks. 
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It’s come a long way since the days of the mobile-friendly Grid Fight, and there’s still a bit more to go, but we’re very close now. 

Not only that, but we also also released an updated demo onto Steam, Itch.io and the Xbox Store so you can have the chance to not only see the current state of Grid Force, but experience it, too.

(More on the new demo in the next segment.)

The final month of development is upon us! Let’s get this game finished.



On the 27th of June, we launched a BIG content update, free for all players who download the demo for Grid Force! 

We’ve dubbed this The Temple Trials (thanks, Jordan) and it serves as a survival challenge against 50 waves of increasingly difficult enemies. 

For those in search of some straight-up grid-based action, this is the place for you, and if you’re looking to grab some exclusive Grid Force merch at the same time, look no further, because anyone that enters the Temple Trials competition will be added to our prize pool for a Grid Force t-shirt, and, the victor of the Temple Trials will receive a collector’s edition Grid Force Xbox Series X|S controller. 

Fill out this Google Form to enter, and jump into the latest Grid Force demo over on Steam, Itch.io, or the Xbox Store, and smash through 50 tough-as-nails waves of enemies.

Good luck!

(You’re gonna need it. I’ve been getting bodied in the back half of the challenge.)



The Temple Trials didn’t come without their tribulations, however, and if you were in our Discord at the time, you’d know we spent some considerable time squashing bug after bug that snuck its way into those 50-wave runs. 

Some of them were just plain annoying, like Wasper’s general existence, but there were a couple of humorous ones, too, and this month’s banger of a bug comes from Jordan, one of our QA team members.

Presenting: The Long One

For context, these critters are supposed to be the size of a single square on the grid -- similar to that Fishylla next to it -- but something went horrendously wrong causing them to be stretched up and off the screen.

Luckily, this has since been fixed and the culprit appropriately seized, so you won’t have to worry about encountering the Long One in the Temple Trials, or the final release of the game.

(Unless…)

(It genuinely won’t appear, but if it does, please let us know immediately that the Long One has escaped containment.)



Last up, this is a quick announcement/reminder that we have a mailing list! If you sign up, or perhaps you were signed up already, you’ll receive some exclusive giveaway opportunities, as well as early access to blog posts like this one!




And that, my friends, marks the end of this June developer blog post from us. It’s been a busy, busy month, and we suspect next month will be even busier, still!

Also, I have a slight confession to make, as the July developer blog post will be the final one I write here at Playtra Games. I’ve loved producing these lil’ recaps every month, and I hope that they’ll continue in some way, shape, or form moving forward. 

Until then, though, I hope you have a great month, treat each other well, and that you’ll join us over the next few weeks as we prepare to ship Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess.

Take care!

- Staples [Community Manager at Playtra]

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Howdy!

The Temple Trials, a free addition to the Grid Force demo, is now live!



Whether you’re entering our competition or not, players can download the updated demo in their Steam or Xbox library, or, download the newest Itch.io build, and have a crack at our 50 wave survival challenge.

In-Game How To:

1. Load up the Grid Force demo, either through Steam, Itch.io, or the Xbox Store.
2. Complete the tutorial if you haven’t done so already. (There’s also a bonus for people who finish Tohora, as well, but shhhh. It’s a secret.)
3. Head into the Temple of the Dream to begin the challenge.
4. Your time starts as soon as Wave 1/50 begins; when you hit A / SPACE on this menu: 5. Record your time, send it our way, and land a place on the Temple Trials leaderboard.


To enter, fill out this Google Form, jump in our Discord, and follow the rules detailed below!

Rules:

1. Reruns of The Temple Trials with upgraded characters are allowed and encouraged.
2. You can use any mixture of characters available to you in your squad.
3. Time starts when you press A on the first wave, and ends when you die, or conquer wave 50.
4. You can use any control scheme you wish, Xbox, keyboard, stick, etc.

It will be running from the 27th of June to the 25th of July, and you’re free to fill out the form anytime during that period.

We think this new chunk of content will be a great time for anyone interested in Grid Force, and there was some feedback from people looking for straight, all-out action on the grid, so, this should scratch that itch.

Good luck!

- Staples [Community Manager at Playtra Games]

Hey there!

To keep it short and sweet, we’re announcing our upcoming free challenge in Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess; The Temple Trials!

The goal is simple: survive against waves of increasingly difficult enemies, send us the footage, and whoever makes it the furthest will be victorious!

Visit the Google Form linked here, and fill it out to take part.



The winner will receive a collector's edition Grid Force Xbox Series X controller, and by signing up to take part in the event, you are automatically entered into our prize draw to win a t-shirt!

Once you’ve filled out the form, you’ll be notified with further details very soon. Be sure to jump in our Discord so you can reach out to us if you need it.

Good luck!

- Staples [Community Manager at Playtra Games]

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Hey there!

I’m Staples, one of the community managers and members of the marketing department at the former Playtra Games, and want to welcome you to this very special developer update.

Not only has today’s blog post been a long time coming, but it’s got some massively important pieces of information about Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess.

So, allow me to waste no time, and jump right into it.



After months of teasers and hints and, well, more teasers, I’m proud to present the official trailer for Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess, plus, the release date!

Click here to watch the trailer.



And yes, you saw that correctly.

Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess will be released on the 11th of August, 2022.

And, if I can get serious for a moment, I am personally delighted that this trailer is finally available for your eyes and ears and whatever else you use to consume trailers. It’s been in the making for a long time, and, for those unaware, I edited this over the course of… a while, and through so many iterations and drafts that they practically reach the triple digits when you combine them all.

Seeing it go from a crummy lil’ design document I wrote to an equally as crummy initial draft that used pantomimed emojis instead of actual footage (yes, really) to this final version has been quite the experience.

Of course, a trailer like this can’t be made without one hell of a game to show off, and the team has done an incredible job of making Grid Force everything we believed it could and should be. I feel that’s best illustrated, right here, in the official trailer.

Plus, additional credit must go to our composer & SFX legend Nicola who provided the music for the trailer, as well as some crisp custom footage and much-needed moral support. And, our CEO and co-founder Dan, who’s a dab hand in After Effects, provided the visuals for the text on the title cards that really made the trailer pop.

(If you find yourself lovin’ the trailer, please share it with everyone you can. Friends, family, pets, anyone. It’ll really help us out.)



Grid Force - Mask of the Goddess couldn’t be any closer. (Well, it could, but hush.)

Releasing on the 11th of August, you’ll finally be able to experience Grid Force in its entirety.

Remember to check out the trailer, wishlist Grid Force on Steam, take a crack at our latest demo, and mark your calendars for August 11th.

Take care, everyone!

- Staples [Community Manager at Playtra Games]