Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus News

[p]Watch here on Saturday, July 12th, 2025 at 8:32 AM PDT:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Big news, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus fans! Our very own game is officially part of Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2025, and you absolutely won't want to miss it! SGDQ is a prominent speedrunning marathon where talented players complete games as fast as possible, all to raise money for charity. This year, SGDQ is supporting Doctors Without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization that provides aid in nearly 70 countries.

This is an incredible opportunity to see the game played at a high level for a truly great cause.
[/p][h2]When and Where to Watch[/h2][p]Mark your calendars! The Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus run is scheduled to kick off at these times:
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• [p]Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): Saturday, July 12th, 2025 at 5:32 AM[/p]
• [p]Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): Saturday, July 12th, 2025 at 8:32 AM[/p]

[p]You can catch all the action live on the official Games Done Quick Twitch channel:

https://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick
[/p][h2]The Speedrunning Details[/h2]

• [p]Game: Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus[/p]
• [p]Category: Any% NMG (No Major Glitches)[/p]
• [p]Platform: PC[/p]
• [p]Estimated Time: ~1 hour, 12 minutes[/p]

[h2]The Speedrunning Crew[/h2][p]A huge shoutout to the talented individuals bringing this run to life:
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• [p]Runner: Vysuals[/p]
• [p]Commentary: MrSir71 and Spilled OJ[/p]
• [p]Host: zokubun[/p]

[p]We're so excited for this and hope you'll tune in to support Vysuals and SGDQ's incredible fundraising efforts!
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Greetings, Bo fans!

We're thrilled to announce the release of our first official Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus T-shirt, available now through our partners at Fangamer!

🛍️ Click here to get yours!



The Teal Lotus Blooms

This beautifully designed T-shirt features original artwork by Jorge M. Velez, capturing the essence of Bo's journey. Printed on soft, high-quality 100% cotton, available in all sizes!

🎁 Bonus Gift: Each shirt comes with a free "Chomper Daruma" sticker (approximately 2 inches wide, while supplies last), adding a touch of charm to your collection.


Show your love for Bo and represent the world of The Teal Lotus with this exclusive merch! Be among the first to own this piece of the Bo universe.

🛍️ Click here to get yours!

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you sporting your new T-shirt! Share your photos with us on the Community Hub or tag us on social media.

— The Squid Shock Team

Mystical. Magical. Melodic.

Immerse yourself in Squid Shock's celestial world with the Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus soundtrack ✨🎶

Available NOW on its own or bundled with the game!

This small update addresses a number of bugs and includes minor adjustments to improve gameplay flow and player experience. We’ve fixed several softlock issues, adjusted specific gameplay sequences for smoother navigation, and polished some visuals. Thank you for your ongoing support and feedback!
[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed an edge case where the player could receive killzone damage while transitioning from the Yokozuna Boss Room to the Megumi Mountain Summit after receiving the Kabuto Wings.
• Fixed an issue where newly received items occasionally would not disappear in the Japanese language version, specifically for Chomper Daruma and Kodama Charcoal notifications. This was due to an unrelated issue causing lag during the fade-out of item gain notifications, particularly affecting UI blocks that are localized before appearing after the item received pop-up is deactivated.
• Fixed the third eye animation persisting after Sakura Shogun is defeated when using a third eye Daruma at the exact time of the Shogun’s defeat. This was most noticeable when using a longer-lasting Daruma, like Third-eye Yuki.
• Fixed a bug with Kiyoshi's dialogue where it could be improperly triggered when fading to black after collecting all music sheets for A Monk's Melody. This only occurred if the player spammed the interact button during the fade.
• Fixed an edge case softlock where breaking a treasure chest and receiving an Omamori simultaneously could overlap with Daitengu's automatic dialogue, especially when Kitsune Kifuda was in the player's inventory.
• Fixed an edge case in which the player could receive killzone damage while transitioning from the Yokozuna Boss Room to the Megumi Mountain Summit after receiving the Kabuto Wings.
• Fixed the new item received occasionally not disappearing in the Japanese language, particularly for Chomper Daruma and Kodama Charcoal received notifications. This might have been due to a somewhat unrelated issue causing a serious lag while the item gained notifications were supposed to fade out, most notably UI blocks that are localized before appearing after the item received popup has been set to deactivate.
• Fixed the third eye animation persisting after Sakura Shogun has been defeated when using a third eye Daruma right when Shogun is defeated. This is noticeable mostly when using a Daruma that lasts a while, like third-eye Yuki.

[h2]Gameplay Improvements[/h2]

• Slightly adjusted a ground collider at the Midori Forest - Kitsune Burrows Entrance to better match the visual representation of the terrain.
• Modified geometry for the seed puzzle in Midori Forest Treetops to make batting puzzles less cumbersome. Removed a set of spikes on the left wall to prevent off-screen seed destruction and reduce player frustration. Added an additional seed sack above the first to reduce the need for off-screen batting.
• Slowed down the speed of the Nurikabe Thwomp block on the bottom left of the third floor of the Imperial Castle. This provides a more forgiving window for jumping off onto the left wall while avoiding the moving lasers.
• Reduced the rotation speed of the laser set on the left side of the first floor of the Imperial Castle. Removed the spikes on the left wall to give players more traversal options.
• Increased the locked position time before firing for Asahi's Key Rifle Replicas on the third floor of the Imperial Castle, making the timing more lenient. Updated the reticle animation to better indicate when the laser will fire.
• Removed a falling debris hazard from the first room of the Asahi Chase Sequence.

[h2]Visual Updates[/h2]

• Improved set dressing in the Midori Forest Thorn Maze and Burrows Entry for better visual cohesion.

Ready for an adventure? We're excited to announce the Red Lotus Bundle, bringing together Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus and Voidwrought in one incredible package!

Explore beautifully hand-drawn worlds, weave your way through tense encounters with expert precision, and take on a myriad of other-worldly bosses from the exquisite to the grotesque in the Red Lotus Bundle.



The Red Lotus Bundle includes:

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, a hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Undertake a mystical journey as Bō, a celestial blossom (fox tentaihana) descended from the heavens to fulfill a mysterious ancient prophecy. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus Steam Page

Voidwrought, a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. You take on the role of the Simulacrum, a mysterious creature who has emerged from a cocoon with an unstoppable compulsion to collect Ichor, the blood of the gods. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.


Voidwrought Steam Page

If you already own Voidwrought or Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, you’ll still be able to take advantage of the bundle. Instead of buying the full bundle, however, you’ll be given the option to complete the set and receive a 10% bundle discount on the other games, which will stack with any other discounts that are available on the games at the time.

Want to let us know your thoughts on our new bundle?


Let us know in the comments!