AK-xolotl: Together News

Hello Pond Residents,

Let's wrap up 2023 with a bang!

Our second new content update, "Relics and Runs," is now live! This update introduces a new biome, more enemies, adorable axolittles, and exciting items (relics)—all about that sweet variety! And, of course, we've brought in one of roguelite's essentials: Daily Runs.



This marks our final update for 2023. After a rejuvenating holiday break, we'll dive back in, charged up and ready to conquer 2024 with more exciting updates.

Oh, and if you've been eyeing AK-xolotl, or want to gift it for the holidays, now's the time! We're part of the Steam Winter Sale starting from December 21st, with a 30% off discount.

Now, let's delve into the nitty-gritty details of this update. Here's a rundown of all the new content awaiting your exploration:

• New Biome: welcome to “The Cave”! A new alternate biome 2 is now available and you will be able to decide which path to take. And of course, a new biome also means a new boss fight and new enemies. Have fun exploring and beware, the floor is lava!
  
• New Boss: alongside our new biome, you will be able to face a brand new boss, the Tea Rex! Prepared to get the par-tea started, this tea-riffic opponent awaits. We hope you bring your quali-tea plays to this encounter and that you're skilled at multi-tea-tasking... yes, we could keep the tea puns pouring in!
  
  
  
  
• New Axolittles: reports tell us that new axolittles have been spotted in the wild, time to hatch ‘em all!
  
• New Items: 17 new items have entered the Pond, time for yet more crazy combinations!
  
• New Elite Enemy: Croco Papa is the latest addition to our elite enemy pool. He's the living embodiment of the saying "Don't smile at a crocodile."
  
• Daily Runs: take on a new seeded run every day, but be warned, only the best will make it to the top! Every player will start with the same randomized character and a set of 2 starter items and be offered the same choices throughout the run. Will you be able to make it until the end? Compete for glory and try to get the highest score on the online leaderboard. Good luck, Pond Residents!
  
  
  

As usual, we have also introduced some new balance changes and bug fixes to further enhance your gameplay experience.

Also, in case you have missed the patch notes of our previous updates, you can check them out here:

• Quality of Life Update #1
• Quality of Life Update #2
• Quality of Life Update #3
• New Content Update #1 - Chaos Unleashed
• Extra Update #1 - Run Modifiers

And finally, here's the rundown of of other changes and improvements included in this update:

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Star item now also destroys pink bullets
  
• The Cancel ability is now destroying Rabies Shotgoon bullets
  
• Mine Gast and Fish and Chipzs are now using the correct song tracks
  
• Fixed issue with achievements not unlocking or unlocking when performing the wrong conditions
  
• Fixed the issue with the “pet” action positioning the hand in the wrong place in adult axolotls (now you pet the correct head, haha)
  
• Crababy now receives damage from Toadally Tosser weapon ground poison
  
• Fixed the issue with rockets exploding when deployed near a wall
  
• Fixed the Big Fungus aiming
  
• Rolling into Mine Gast bullets will now cause you to go through them
  

[h3]Balance[/h3]

• Decoy invulnerability time reduced from 1.25 to 0.5 for each damage taken
  
• Removed the damage nerf from Cowboy Hat
  
• Removed the speed nerf from Glutton Rounds
  
• Removed the speed nerf from Magnet
  

[h3]Other[/h3]

Improved the description of items to properly disclaim the values:

• Menacing Mask
  
• Artifact
  

Hello Pond Residents,

First of all, a massive THANK YOU for the overwhelming positive response to our recent updates! Your support means the world to us. If you haven't shared your thoughts yet, consider leaving a Steam review—it helps us know we're on the right track! 💚

Gratitude expressed, now let's dive into the action!

As promised in our "Chaos Unleashed" update last week, Run Modifiers are now live!



Embark on the ultimate AK-xolotl challenge with Chaos Trials, unlocked after defeating the final boss. Activate various Run Modifiers at different ranks, elevating your Chaos level. Conquer bosses at specific Chaos levels to reap bonus rewards.

Each Run Modifier spices up the game's difficulty, so test your limits and see how much Chaos you can take!



Boost enemy damage, max HP, wave size, bid farewell to healing effects, and more—there are over 25 levels of Chaos to conquer. Remember, more Chaos equals more rewards!

Upon defeating the final boss, a new face emerges at the Pond: Zanzi, the panther. As a seasoned combat veteran, she's here to share her wisdom and guide you on the path to becoming the ultimate fighter!



We hope you have fun in the Trials!

Hey Pond Residents,

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But wait, there's more – the Steam Awards nominations are officially open, and we're calling on all pond residents to lend us your support by casting a vote for us in the category of BEST GAME YOU SUCK AT! Your votes mean the world to us, and every single one makes a big difference! Let's make a splash together! 🐸

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[h3]We'd also appreciate the votes for other categories 💚💚💚[/h3]

Hello Pond Residents,

The moment is here – our inaugural new content update patch is OFFICIALLY LIVE!



In the world of roguelites, keeping things fresh is paramount, and that's exactly what we've focused on for AK-xolotl's first new content update. Featuring a new boss, alternate enemies, and an array of weapons and items, our goal is to add that extra spice to your runs!

For the seasoned players seeking a challenge, we will soon introduce a new way to customize your gameplay and crank up the difficulty, in exchange for some enticing extra rewards. Increase enemy damage output, max HP, wave size, bid farewell to healing effects, and much more – dive into true Chaos!

With this update, we aim to reinforce your trust in our dedication to enhancing the game and provide a glimpse of the exciting future of AK-xolotl. The journey is far from over, and we already have more thrilling updates in the pipeline, including one before the close of 2023 and more planned for 2024!

To our loyal players from the start, thank you for your unwavering support. And to those just embarking on this adventure with us, welcome aboard – we're delighted to have you!


Here’s a summary of all the new content awaiting your exploration:

[h2]New content already available:[/h2]

• A brand-new Boss: tired of crab cakes for dinner? Give Pond Pincer a break and brace yourself for the possibility of encountering a brand new alternate boss in Biome 1 - the Mine-Gast! This one's guaranteed to take you on a wild ride.
  
  
  
  
• New Enemies: tales of your havoc have spread throughout the Pond, and 6 new creature types have joined the battle against...well, you.
  
  
• New Weapons: over 20 new weapons, ranging from classics like the Nail Gun, Boomerang, and Peacekeeper to more unusual firearms like the Tentacle, Elephant Gun, and Toadally Tosser. Things are about to get crazy!
  
  
  
  
• New Items: while new weapons are fantastic, let's take the fun to the next level with 20 new items to fully customize your builds. Get ready for some truly insane combinations!
  
  
  
  
• In-run Shop Redesign: say goodbye to unclear marketing tactics - the Hyena shop now provides a comprehensive description of all the available goodies. Become the informed buyer you deserve to be!
  
  
  
  
• New Room Layouts: as always, we've sprinkled in some new room layouts to enhance the visual diversity of your runs.
  
  
• Kickstarter axolittles: the two axolittles unlocked during our Kickstarter campaign are now available to catch during your runs.
  

[h2]New content unlocking on November 28th:[/h2]

• Run Modifiers: dive into the ultimate AK-xolotl challenge with Chaos Trials, available after conquering the final boss. Activate various Run Modifiers at different ranks, increasing your Chaos level. Triumph over bosses at designated Chaos levels to harvest extra rewards.
  

[h2]Holiday Spice:[/h2]

• Prepare to spread some holiday cheer! Four new holiday-themed axolittles are now available to catch, and from December 1st, The Pond will undergo a festive makeover with new decorations to get you into the holiday spirit. Picture gingerbread men, Christmas presents, and a magical snowy landscape covering almost everything! Be sure to check out the in-game winter wonderland!
  

[h2]Trading Cards are live:[/h2]

• We are thrilled to announce that AK-xolotl Steam community items are now available! Hope you enjoy these treats!
  - New profile badges
  - Ten new trading cards
  - Three profile backgrounds
  - Five emoticons
  

Aside from all the new content, we also introduced some new balance changes and bug fixes to further enhance your gameplay experience.

Here's the rundown of changes and improvements included in this update:

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed the bug where clicking out of focus during the confirmation screen in the pause menu will cause the game to “soft lock”.
  
• Droppin’ Doggo and Small Paws Dealer shops refresh button will no longer work after all items/weapons have been bought
  
• Fixed the issue where navigation was being lost in the Journal menu
  

[h3]Balance[/h3] Weapons:

• Tactic Gun: Fire rate decreased from 0.1 to 0.12
  
• Wingers: Fire mode changed to Auto
  
• Big AK: Damage increase from 85 to 95
  

Abilities:

• Lotzilla size increased from 100% to 200%
  

[h3]Melee weapons redesign[/h3]

• Melee weapons now only destroy normal enemy attacks. Elite enemies and bosses attacks (pink projectiles), will no longer be destroyed by melee weapon swings.
  

[h3]Quality of life[/h3]

• Implemented proper mouse navigation support for all game menus
  

[h3]Other[/h3]

• Implemented status effects on enemies
  

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