Road to Chapter 2: Part 5 - Playtests on the horizon

Hey Warlocks!

Last week was very busy for the team and a lot happened in the Warlock world.

First of all we released the demo of the upcoming Chapter 2 and we are very happy with your reception. What’s more, the weekend brought us brand new materials showcasing the mentioned chapter as well as a new announcement that expands the Project Warlock Universe!

Thank you very much for all your comments and feedback over the last week, and we collated the most pressing ones and would like to answer them for everyone to see.

We would also like to wrap up the latest events as well as share with you what is coming next.

So, let’s get to it!

[h2]ANSWERING COMMUNITY QUESTIONS! [/h2]

[h3]Chapter 2 general FAQ[/h3]

Q: What exactly are the chapters and what are the levels?

A; Chapters are parts of the game containing stories of different playable characters

Chapter 1 (featuring Palmer) is available now in the Early Access version of the game.
Chapter 2 (featuring Urd) will be out soon.
Chapter 3 (featuring Kirsten) will be developed and released after Chapter 2.

Each chapter contains 12 levels - which means 12 different locations to battle evil minions in.

Q: If I play Palmer, will I have the same Wargression system or Hub?
A: Chapter 1 with Palmer as playable character retains certain aspects of the first Project Warlock game - with HUB serving as a place to upgrade weapons, skills and stats. Chapter 2 has the dynamic Wargression system implemented specifically for Urd. We’re constantly looking at feedback regarding both of these systems, and after launching Chapter 2 will see what you guys think to find the best way to enjoy the game.

Q: Will Chapter 1&2 force you to play specific characters ro will you be able to play as any character?
A: At the moment the game lets you play a specific character in the given chapter but we would like to make sure you can have more freedom in choosing the character to tackle each of the chapters.

Q: Is there any ability unlocks in the level? Didn't see any. (Like character ability, not the wargression ones). Same thing with weapon upgrades).
A: At the moment the Chapter 2’s Level 1 presented in the demo is tailored to showcase certain elements of the game on top of the new progression system. It is tailored to give the player a bit more things to experiment with. As to the spells - those are unlockable in the following levels.

Q: Dagger with its Wargression stuff feels too OP. Would this balance out in later levels?
A: We are still tweaking the balance of the game so based on your feedback we will look into this case as well. We have a couple of ideas on how to make sure the dagger’s melee attack is as fun as the projectile one.

Q: Is there any reason to replay the demo?
A: We definitely recommend replaying the first level - Wargression, the new progression system is designed to make each run different. By replaying the demo level you can check out various upgrade combos and try them out before Chapter 2 comes out.

Q: I don't think there is any way to see currently which powers/upgrades I have chosen and currently possess.
A: You can see your current upgrades in the Status menu which can be activated by pressing TAB.

Q: Quick save isn't working in the demo
A: The quick-save option was not implemented into the demo version to make sure you can complete this in one go. Cloud saves are also disabled.

[h2]CHAPTER 2 PLAYTESTS![/h2]

It’s very important for us to make sure you have a chance to influence the game before it is released so we will be starting the Chapter 2 community playtests before its eventual release!

Chapter 2 playtests will launch next week and will let you play through all the 12 levels of Urd’s adventure.

How to sign up for Chapter 2 Playtests? Easy. Just join our Discord server and head to the “Playtest Club” channel for more information - it’s the second channel on the list.

[h2]FEEDBACK LIVES AGAIN! [/h2]

Did we already mention that your feedback is very welcome? Well, it wouldn't hurt to say that again. If you had a chance to play the Chapter 2 demo (available both for the owners of the game, and those still holding off) please consider sharing your thoughts on game forums as well as on our community Discord.

In case you have any questions regarding the installation of Chapter 2 demo, please check our last post which containing step by step instructions on how to do it!

[h2]NEW CHAPTER 2 TRAILER FROM REALMS DEEP 2023! [/h2]

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And now for a short trip down the memory lane. Going back as far as last weekend. Saturday to be exact. On that fateful day Realms Deep 2023 showcase hosted a bunch of cool games, reveals and surprises, including Project Warlock 2’s Red Head Redemption trailer! See it here.

We also announced Project Warlock: Lost Chapters that will be arriving after Project Warlock 2 leaves Early Access. You can check it out here.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1043850/Project_Warlock_Lost_Chapters/

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!

That is all for today’s update!