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Ahoy Blitzers!

Here's a hotfix for the new Mercenaires update that includes the following bug fixes:

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Scorch card removed from being shown by Cauldron.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Juniper to have Rush.
  
• Fixed a softlock when playing a Trap.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Armada Bolster to work properly.
  

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[h3]Ahoy Blitzers,[/h3]

Thank you all for sharing your feedback on the new Mercenaries update, we’ve prepared a patch for the Beta Branch that fixes the following bugs:

• Fixed a bug that caused the modifier tooltip to not go away on the deck results screen.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused a x2 label to appear for discard modifiers.
  
• Fixed Ember Egg's localized ability.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused famished fish to only spawn 1 bubble effect from the first devour target.
  
• Fixed a bug that kept the Shield Icon visible after breaking all armor on a hero.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the battle rewards to load slowly.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused mercenary dialogue to have a dark alpha over its text when leveling up.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Runewood Staff to keep adding Thorns every aura check.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused FPS spikes.
  
• Faster reload times for puzzles!
  
• Katana cards removed from the Chaotic Cauldron pool.
  
• Fixed a bug that wouldn't show Cauldron Spells from the opponent when cast.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Rush minions to freeze the game if played on 2x speed.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused swordmaster effects to not trigger.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused some summon effects to not play correctly.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the summoning sickness overlay to go very dark.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Juniper to attack twice (visual bug)
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Devoted Deckhand to not summon when devoured from deck.
  

Known Issues

• In Chinese: Missing translation of Mercenaries' name upon unlocking them in the Tavern.
  
• The Bazaar's name isn't translated in Chinese
  
• Re-roll event still available with no item left, in the Bazaar.
  

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Ahoy, Blitzers!✨

We’re rolling out a Closed Test for Tusk Tales — and we’re inviting dedicated players to help us fine-tune some exciting upgrades coming soon! We’re looking for players who are ready to put in real time — playing through the updated Tusk Tales experience and giving honest, meaningful feedback.

[h3]What’s Being Tested:[/h3]

• Battle mechanics and flow improvements in Tusk Tales.
  
• Revamped battle rewards.
  
• Upgraded shops offering better, more impactful choices.
  
• Balance, pacing, and other polish updates.
  

[h3]How to Sign Up:[/h3]

• Join our official Discord:https://discord.gg/takoboystudios
• Comment your Discord ID (Example: UserName#1234) below this announcement
  
• We’ll assign you the Beta Tester role on Discord to grant access to the private test channels.
  
• Watch the test channels for instructions on how to download and access the build!
  

Spots are limited, and we'll be prioritizing players who are excited to test, give feedback, and help us polish the experience.

Even if you're not joining the closed test, expect exciting changes to Tusk Tales soon — shaped directly by player feedback!

Note: The closed test will only be localized in ENGLISH.

Thanks for being part of the Cross Blitz community!⚡

Ahoy, Blitzers!✨

Today, we’re thrilled to tell you that you can already dive into the new Mercenaries update on the Cross Blitz Beta Branch!
As teased in the updated roadmap, this update brings you 5 new playable Mercenaries, new cards, new unlockables in the Bazaar, and... new unlockable alternate Blitz Bursts!

Let’s dive into the details of what this update has in store for you!

[h3]New Mercenaries Unlocked:[/h3]

• Professor Gearhart (Fortune - Traps)
  
• Sawnose Sid (Balance - Devour)
  
• Bang (War - Bombs)
  
• Abraxas (Chaos - Discard/Dragons)
  
• Kor (Nature - Archer)
  

[h3]Mercenary Recruit Changes:[/h3]

• Piper's Recruit Shiverfin Acolyte swapped for Shiverfin Siren.
  
• Juniper's Sprout Guardian recruit swapped for Slitherthorn Archer.
  
• Nilmi's Meditation Recruit swapped for Jab.
  

[h3]Added Alternate Blitz Bursts to Recruits:[/h3]

• Musket: Armada Booster
  
• Rez: Draconic Cadence
  
• Gizmo: Demolition Protocol
  
• Nilmi: Inferno Fist Barrage
  
• Sen: Steel Tempest
  
• Parsley: Psycho Scrub
  
• Juniper: Cursed Concoctions
  

[h3]Bazaar Card Back Additions:[/h3]

• Armored Warrior
  
• Certified Bomber
  
• Channeler of Darkness
  
• Respected Captain
  
• Pyromaniac
  
• Grim Reaper
  
• Powder 'n Smoke
  
• Elite Spellcaster
  
• Deft Discarder
  
• Draconic Warlock
  
• Tower Watcher
  
• Thorny Gardener
  
• Trap Artist
  
• Shaofin Focus
  
• Blossom Katana
  
• Capable Cook
  
• Devour
  

[h3]Changes:[/h3]
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Husk Feat Reward Changes:

• Normal Battles: 50 -> 100
  
• Deadly Battles: 100 -> 200 (stackable now)
  
• Mid-boss 100 -> 200
  
• Collecting 100 Gold 50 -> 100
  
• Spending 100 Gold 50 -> 100
  

Battle Changes:

• Redcroft 2-1 Frostfin Movis: -2 Shiverfin Acolyte, -1 Lucia Shiverspine, +3 Gnawfin
  
• Redcroft 2-2 Siren Sirsi: War Horn, + Leviafin Fang, Mana Knight =2, Pirate Recruit -3, Lucia Shiverspine -1, Gnawfin +3, Rimepaw +2, Frost Fist +1
  
• Redcroft 2-4 Frostfin Tojia: Pirate Recruit -2, Mana Knight -1, Gnawfin +3
  
• Redcroft 2-5 Siren Lula: Shiverfin Siren -2, Shivershade +2
  
• Brittle Banger (Easy): Shiverfin Acolyte -2, Rimepaw +2
  
• Brittle Banger (Medium): Shiverfin Acolyte -4, Rimepaw +4
  
• Brittle Banger (Deadly): Shiverfin Acolyte -2, Mana Knight +2
  
• Southron Seas 1-10 Bloody Bill: Buccaneer -4, Scale Shine -4, Pyreball -2, Plated Grunt +4, Gnawfin +6
  
• Southron Seas 1-12 Sharkfin Dirk: Buccaneer -3, Scale Shine -2, Sweltering Smash -1, Grog -2, Armor Fairy -3, Gnawfin + 4, Plated Grunt +5, Bloodshark +1
  

Card Changes

• Lt. Juniper
  Old: Poisonous
  New: Archer Poisonous
  
  
• Mad Beet
  Power Increased: 2 -> 3
  
  
• Mushfellow Archer
  Old: Swift Strike When this minion deals damage to the enemy hero, add a Poison to their hand.
  New: Archer When this minion deals damage to the enemy hero, add a Poison to their hand.
  
  
• Pilfer Pip
  Old: Swift Strike Plunder: Deal 2 Damage to the enemy hero.
  New: Archer Plunder: Deal 2 Damage to the enemy hero.
  
  
• Poison Puff Grenade
  Old: Deal 4 Damage to an enemy minion then deal 2 Damage to all enemy minions.
  New: Deal 4 Damage to an enemy minion and 2 Damage to all other enemy minions.
  
  
• Razorsprout Rider
  Old: Played: Summon a copy of a Shrubasaur from your hand, give it Fleeting.
  New: Archer Played: Summon a copy of a Shrubasaur from your hand, give it Fleeting.
  
  
• Shiverfin Acolyte
  Old: After the first enemy minion is Frozen each turn, deal 2 Frost Damage to it.
  New: Played: Add 2 Gnawfins to your hand.
  
  
• Shiverfin Siren
  Cost Decreased: 5 -> 4
  Power Decreased: 6 -> 4
  Old: Played: Give a friendly minion, "Death: Summon a Shivershade".
  New: Played: Devour a friendly minion to Freeze all enemy minions.
  
  
• Tinker Bomb
  Health Decreased: 2 -> 1
  
  
• Uppercut
  Cost Decreased: 4 -> 3
  

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[h3]Added:[/h3]
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• Ancestral Wyrm [Minion] (8/6/6): Flux Costs 1 less for every card you've Discarded this game.
  
• Ancient Oblivion [Power]: Play 8 Dragon minions. Reward: Deal Damage equal to the cost of all cards you've Discarded this game, split randomly among all enemies.
  
• Arrow Assault [Power]: Archer minions have shot 20 Arrows. Reward: Give your Archers +3 Power and force them to attack!
  
• B.W.A.K. Beam+ [Trick] (3): When your opponent plays a minion, Transform it into Cluckie Fried Rice and add it to your hand.
  
• Babbling Bomb Badge [Relic] (0): After you draw a Bomb, deal 4 Pyro Damage to the enemy hero.
  
• Babbling Trio [Power]: Shuffle 5 Bombs into your own deck. Reward: Remove every Bomb from your deck, add them to your opponent's deck, and gain that much Armor.
  
• Big Bomb [Elder_Relic] (0): After a card is shuffled into any deck, deal 1 Pyro Damage to a random enemy.
  
• Blast Guard [Spell] (5): Add a Bomb to both players' decks. Gain armor equal to Bombs in all decks.
  
• Bookworm Bot [Minion] (3/3/3): Played: Redeem a Trap and add a copy to your deck.
  
• Burst Throw [Spell] (2): Add a Bomb to both players' decks. Both players draw a card.
  
• Chief Somu [Minion] (3/1/4): Thorns 2 Played: Deal Damage equal to your minion's total Thorns to an enemy minion ({0} Damage).
  
• Devoted Deckhand [Minion] (3/2/2): Tough After this minion is Devoured, summon a plain copy.
  
• Fiery Deadeye [Minion] (4/4/1): Archer Hothead Plunder: Scorch the tile.
  
• Frigid Sniper [Minion] (3/1/3): Archer After this deals damage to a minion, Freeze it. If it was already Frozen, destroy it instead.
  
• Gear Gauntlet [Relic] (0): Turn Start: Upgrade a random Trap in your hand.
  
• Gutter Blade [Spell] (3): Devour a friendly minion, restore Health equal to the minions Power.
  
• Ironbark Archer [Minion] (2/1/1): Archer Before being attacked, attack.
  
• Ironbark Marksman [Minion] (5/4/1): Archer After an enemy minion enters this column, attack.
  
• Ironbark Soldier [Minion] (1/1/1): Has +2 Power while a Sprout Elf is behind this.
  
• Ironbark Tree [Minion] (8/0/12): Immobile Overgrow Thorns 8
  
• Ivy Archer [Minion] (3/2/1): Archer Before attacking, gain Power equal to the Thorns of the friendly minion in front until next turn.
  
• Kor [Minion] (7/4/3): Archer Combat Start: Double the Power of all friendly Archer minions until next turn.
  
• Magitek Machination [Power]: Play 6 Traps. Reward: Transform your Traps into Gearheads.
  
• Militia Horn [Relic] (0): Once Per Turn: After you play a Sprout Elf that costs 3 or more, draw a Sprout Elf.
  
• Old Arrow [Spell] (3): Give an Archer +1 Power until next turn and force it to attack.
  
• Old Quiver [Relic] (0): Turn Start: Add an Old Arrow to your hand if you don't have one.
  
• Professor Gearhart [Minion] (5/3/3): Barrier Played & Combat Start: Set a unique Trap from your deck.
  
• Quicksprout Archer [Minion] (4/2/1): Archer Dual Strike
  
• Razor Tooth Necklace [Relic] (0): After you Devour a minion that costs 5 or more, shuffle a copy into your deck with +1/+1.
  
• Rigged Jackpot [Power]: Play 5 minions. Reward: Bank 7 Glimmer and Draw a card with Splurge.
  
• Riptide Gutter [Elder_Relic] (0): Turn Start: Add a Gutter Blade to your hand, if you don't have one.
  
• Royal Glaive [Relic] (0): Turn Start: Give a random card in your hand Flux.
  
• Sawnose Sid [Minion] (5/3/3): Tough Before being attacked, Devour a minion in your hand to gain its stats. Death: Spit them out!
  
• Shiver Magik Thesis [Spell] (2): Redeem a Frost & Draconic spell.
  
• Slitherthorn Archer [Minion] (4/2/1): Archer After your opponent plays a spell, attack.
  
• Spark Specs [Elder_Relic] (0): After you set a Trap, Merge a Tinker Bomb into a random enemy minion.
  
• Sprout Brambleguard [Minion] (4/0/4): Immobile Tough Thorns +2 Before being attacked, force the Archer behind this to attack.
  
• Sproutsvale Archer [Minion] (1/1/1): Archer
  
• Sproutsvale Sage [Minion] (6/2/6): Barrier Played: Gain Power equal to all friendly Thorns.
  
• Sproutsvale Tactician [Minion] (2/1/2): Barrier Combat Start: Give the Archer behind this +2 Power until next turn.
  
• Swallowed Tide [Power]: Devour 8 friendly minions. Reward: Summon every friendly minion that was devoured this game.
  
• Vanguard Sproutbow [Elder_Relic] (0): Your Archer minions have Guard.
  
• Vanguard Warcry [Spell] (4): Force all Archer minions to attack.
  

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Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug that caused the move command to display in history even if the card was not moved.

[h3]Leave us a Review on Steam & Share your insights with us on Discord[/h3]
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See you around, Blitzers!⛵

-The Cross Blitz Team

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Ahoy Mateys! ✨🏴‍☠️️

Two weeks ago, we released the Sproutwood update, allowing you to explore a brand-new region, play with 50+ new cards, discover puzzles, and get new unlockables at the Bazaar!
And, as we progress through the Early Access, it’s time to update you on the future of Cross Blitz and give you a better overview of what to expect for 2025!

[h3]Why update the current roadmap?[/h3]
With the Early Access journey progressing towards its 1.0 release, we’re very driven to provide you with the most polished gaming experience once the game officially launches.

Having smaller but more frequent updates allows the devs to have more time to adjust the game according to the Beta feedback, thus offering a better experience once it releases on the live Branch!

[h3]What can we expect for the rest of the year?[/h3]
Check out what’s coming with the updated roadmap:



As you can see, Q2 will mainly focus on Tusk Tales by bringing you 5 new playable mercenaries, 40+ new cards, new unlockables in the Bazaar, and also… brand-new unlockable alternate Blitz Bursts!

With the upcoming updates, you might also see the mysterious “???” in the selection mode disappear — this was meant to tease a PVP mode that we had hoped to implement. However, as development progressed, both Fables and Tusk Tales ballooned into much more expansive game modes than we had originally anticipated. Numerous design decisions were made to improve the single-player experience, as we worked to make it as fun and content-rich as we could. As a result, it became clear to us that implementing a fully fleshed-out, well-balanced PVP mode would require heavily adjusting various elements and game mechanics that contribute to both the fun and identity of the current game modes. With that in mind, we came to the decision to fully commit to focusing on the single-player experience, and deliver to you the most polished version we can for Cross Blitz’ 1.0 release!

Thank you so much for your unwavering support throughout this early access journey - we hope you’re as excited as us for what’s left to come!💖

[h3]Leave us a Review on Steam & Share your insights with us on Discord[/h3]
Once again, don’t hesitate to share your feedback with us on each update - it has been invaluable in this development journey.
We're always eager to hear from you all, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts on our Discord or right here on Steam!
And as always, don’t forget to leave a review to help us out!

See you around, Blitzers!⛵

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