Beast Hour. №25. August 2023. Playtest
Raiders & Beasts!
The summer is ending... and we're gearing up for another round of public testing and have some exciting updates to share with you. Dive into what's coming next for Beast Hour – discover what we've added & changed to make our game even better.
Winged horror
We've been teasing the new Beast for a while now, and the time has come to play this winged monster! The Vampire model will be updated and finalized in the future, but that does not change the fact that you will already be able to immerse yourself in all its unique abilities in the upcoming play test.
New features of the haunted city
The Beast Hour universe continues to grow, and we've revamped the map with this update. New structures and captivating details will strengthen the gloomy atmosphere of the haunted city and tell its stories.
The full set of escape mechanics like invisibility mist, lifts, walls that allow Raiders to roll under them, suspension bridges, ziplines and portals will create for a much more fun parkour chases
Even Udoku makes her jump in a cool new way!
What, where, when
You've already heard about the notifications system (if not click here). Now every player will get timely updates about events that are happening on the map.
Custom lobbies
Thanks to our updated networking, you can now set up custom lobbies. Bring in your friends, or open your doors for everyone!
Customize everything!
So what about the technical side of things? In this update we added:
…and of course we got rid of different bugs. )
Conclusion
We're excited to see you in the next playtesting phase and explore the grim world of Beast Hour together! Keep an eye on our social media for the latest updates, and brace yourself for the ultimate showdown.
Make sure to check our regular livestreams on YouTube and Twitch channels, since it's a great opportunity for us to talk with you!
Follow Beast Hour on social media, wishlist on Steam and support on Patreon – it does help our small indie team to bring the game to the next level!
Beast Hour needs your help to prepare Italian, Korean and Japanese translations! And if you know German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic or Portuguese – we have a bunch of texts waiting for you to proofread them! You can contact us via email: [email protected]
If you want to discuss any form of cooperation with us, use this email: [email protected]
The Beast will come!
The summer is ending... and we're gearing up for another round of public testing and have some exciting updates to share with you. Dive into what's coming next for Beast Hour – discover what we've added & changed to make our game even better.
Winged horrorWe've been teasing the new Beast for a while now, and the time has come to play this winged monster! The Vampire model will be updated and finalized in the future, but that does not change the fact that you will already be able to immerse yourself in all its unique abilities in the upcoming play test.
New features of the haunted cityThe Beast Hour universe continues to grow, and we've revamped the map with this update. New structures and captivating details will strengthen the gloomy atmosphere of the haunted city and tell its stories.
The full set of escape mechanics like invisibility mist, lifts, walls that allow Raiders to roll under them, suspension bridges, ziplines and portals will create for a much more fun parkour chases
Even Udoku makes her jump in a cool new way!
What, where, when
You've already heard about the notifications system (if not click here). Now every player will get timely updates about events that are happening on the map.
Custom lobbies
Thanks to our updated networking, you can now set up custom lobbies. Bring in your friends, or open your doors for everyone!
Customize everything!So what about the technical side of things? In this update we added:
- controller support via Steam functionality,
- keybinding,
- detailed sound settings,
- and now you can play Beast Hour in English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish.
…and of course we got rid of different bugs. )
ConclusionWe're excited to see you in the next playtesting phase and explore the grim world of Beast Hour together! Keep an eye on our social media for the latest updates, and brace yourself for the ultimate showdown.
Make sure to check our regular livestreams on YouTube and Twitch channels, since it's a great opportunity for us to talk with you!
Follow Beast Hour on social media, wishlist on Steam and support on Patreon – it does help our small indie team to bring the game to the next level!
Beast Hour needs your help to prepare Italian, Korean and Japanese translations! And if you know German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic or Portuguese – we have a bunch of texts waiting for you to proofread them! You can contact us via email: [email protected]
If you want to discuss any form of cooperation with us, use this email: [email protected]
The Beast will come!