Castle Crashers News

[p][/p][p]From enemies to fellow artists, today we join the Painter Boss in unleashing a FRESH new version of Castle Crashers for you to enjoy! The Painter Boss Paradise DLC includes updated art for all playable characters and weapons, a brand new official character (complete with a new magic moveset!), new map and main menu art, CUSTOM CHARACTER CAPABILITIES, and even more!!! Shall we consider this to be the Painter’s magnum opus? Only time will tell…[/p][p][/p][p]Don’t know where to start? Too afraid of your own creations? Have no fear! We’ve preloaded an entire crew of DLC characters created by our art team for you to try on the Steam Workshop RIGHT NOW! Take a look at some of these whimsical creatures:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We mustn’t forget about Paint Junior, the first playable character added to our official roster since Pink Knight and Blacksmith arrived back in 2011! We’ve teased his magic a bit in our DLC launch trailer (embedded below for your viewing pleasure!), so we won't spoil too much else about it here.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Looking for more Painter Boss Paradise content? You can find our complete playlist here![/p][p][/p][p]Take Paint Junior out for a spin and try out the new magic for yourself in game, or create your very own custom character using this new magic moveset! Speaking of creation…[/p][p][/p][h3]Do you have your template yet?[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]With the DLC template, you can design a custom character’s head, body, weapon, shield, beefy form, portrait, and Back Off Barbarian piece! To download the template and get started, check out our DLC “Three Easy Steps” guide here! PSSSST: If you upload your original character during launch week, there’s a chance we’ll feature it on our next livestream![/p][p][/p][p]Our team thanks you, the community who makes it all happen for this little chicken indie studio, for the outpouring of love, excitement, and anticipation you’ve shared for the Painter Boss Paradise DLC. Your support means the world, and we are beyond excited to share this fresh version of Castle Crashers after almost 17 years of crashing castles together![/p][p][/p][p]Now, it’s time! Together with Paint Junior, create your custom knight and enter a fresh new world of Castle Crashers! Find community creations to download and toggle on or off at your whim! Replace every enemy possible with Herbert and go to town! Go on now, and let your brush guide your every move![/p]

[p]The Castle Crashers Painter Boss Paradise DLC is now available for Steam! Check out the official announcement and trailer here, or read on to learn about all of the updates now in Castle Crashers![/p][p][/p][h2]Global Updates (Classic + Fresh)[/h2][p]The following updates are now present in the base game of Castle Crashers, in addition to the DLC version![/p][p][/p][p]1. Main Menu Art[/p][p]8 new background vignettes based on lore from the Castle Crashers universe have been added to the main menu!

2. Video Settings: Borderless Window Mode and Max Framerate
Windows users now have access to Borderless Window Mode in Video Settings. Windows and Mac users can now set a Maximum Framerate.

3. Keyboard Settings[/p][p]Magic macro binding options have been added for keyboard users.

4. Gameplay: Z-axis Hitbox[/p][p]The size of the Z-axis hitbox has been increased. Your attacks will have a better chance to be "lined up"!

5. Gameplay: Health Potions[/p][p]Main story solo play now has auto-heals enabled for Health Potions.

6. Green Knight Update[/p][p]Green Knight is no longer allergic to all forms of juggling. What about Allergic Green Knight, you may ask? That’s a story for another time.

7. Art: Chainsaw Weapon[/p][p]The Chainsaw Weapon now animates when held. WD-40!!!!

8. Art: Back Off Barbarian[/p][p]All Back Off Barbarian character art has been updated. (Except Hatty because Hatty is perfect.)

9. UI and Menus[/p][p]The Main Menu, Pause Menu, and Settings Menu buttons have been reorganized and updated.

10. Reset Stats Confirmation[/p][p]The Reset Stats menu now has a hold-down confirmation when resetting character stats.

11. Attract Screen Update[/p][p]The attract screen featuring the four base knights has been updated!

12. Steam Input Support
Steam Input Support has been added, supporting more controllers and official actions when editing.

13. Enhanced Rich Presence
Steam now displays player character, XP level, and bosses, in addition to area.

14. Legacy Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes have been implemented to enhance your beat 'em up experience! To the community members who have sent in bug reports over the years - thank you so much from our (actually smoll) big chicken dev team![/p][p][/p][h2]Painter Boss Paradise DLC Updates[/h2][p]The following features are only present if you own the Painter Boss Paradise DLC.[/p][p][/p][p]1. Character: Paint Junior[/p][p]A brand new official character has been added to the Castle Crashers roster, complete with a new weapon and fresh magic moveset that can also be used for Custom Character creation!

2. Art: Playable Characters[/p][p]All official playable characters in the classic Castle Crashers roster have new portraits and in-game art.

3. Art: Equippable Weapons[/p][p]All equippable weapons from the base game have updated art.

4. Art: World Map[/p][p]The world map has been completely redesigned for fancier adventuring!

5. Painter Boss Toolkit[/p][p]An entire DLC toolkit has been added to assist in Custom Character creation! To learn more about the toolkit and download the character template, please visit beh.gg/PBP.

6. Manager Menu[/p][p]In the “Manager” menu, players can enable DLC characters and override existing playable characters with Custom Character skins.

7. Weapon Skins[/p][p]Custom Characters can toggle their weapon to be reskinned in the Weapons Frog via the Paint Brush. The weapon skin applied is always tied to the Custom Character’s art template. Only going to the Weapon Frog and choosing a different weapon or using the Paint Brush clears the Weapon Skin.

8. Steam Workshop Capabilities[/p][p]The Painter Boss DLC brings Steam Workshop capabilities to Castle Crashers for the first time ever! Publish your creations if you wish to share them with the world, or download and enable community creations!

9. Behemoth DLC Character Collection[/p][p]Enjoy an entire lineup of DLC characters created by our art team, in addition to some of the classic knight designs brought to the Steam Workshop! To get started with downloading DLC creations, you can find all of our Workshop characters here. Toggle them on and off at your whim! Make every enemy in the game Herbert! Save the princess as Ladderlad! Go on, now – Painter Boss Paradise awaits![/p]

[p]Wondering when the Painter Boss Paradise DLC launches in your time zone? Paint Junior marked up a global release chart just for the occasion! Click on the map below to expand the image and get excited for the DLC's launch in less than a day!!![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We can't wait to see what you've COOKIN up for the Steam Workshop! See you all tomorrow![/p]

We’re celebrating Painter Boss AND the big chicken all month long! The Behemoth Publisher Sale has landed with sweet deals on all your favorite arcade adventures, including Castle Crashers for 70% off! It’s your last chance to grab the base game at a steep discount before the DLC drops next month. Deals end July 23rd!



We're also going to be streaming this Friday, July 18, at 12PM PDT! Join us as we draw and doodle powerful characters ahead of the Painter Boss Paradise release on August 6.

Have questions about how to use the template? Questions about the DLC? Want to know Dan's favorite brand of milk? Tune in on Friday at 12PM PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME or be SQUARE.

[p]Are you ready to create powerful characters in the Castle Crashers Painter Boss Paradise DLC? Let our video guide walk you through the process – it’s as easy as counting to three (kind of)![/p][p][/p][p]Not sure what we’re talking about? Surprised that a 17-year-old game is getting DLC? What is a Painter Boss Paradise? First, gaze upon our handy screen that will greet you when you boot up Castle Crashers. From fresh new art to a brand-new official character, there’s much to discover in the Painter Boss Paradise DLC![/p][p]
[/p][h3]You can learn more about the DLC by visiting the store page right now![/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Now, let’s jump into the juicy details: how to use the template to create your custom character! Feast your eyes upon our Three Easy Steps video below to learn about how it all works:[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p]Want to start creating your new character ahead of booting the DLC?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]While we’re on the subject, make sure to only share ONE view of your creation and never the entire template in order to keep it safely yours. Your filled-out template is your key to the Painter Boss castle; if someone else has your full template, they can technically upload your character to the Workshop and claim it as their own. Create and share with caution![/p][p][/p][p]Right! While we have you gathered here, we have one more thing to announce; the Castle Crashers: Painter Boss Paradise DLC will launch on [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Questions? Excited for more knowledge? Peruse our handy dandy FAQ below for more information about the DLC. If your question isn't answered here, leave a comment, and we'll do our best to get back to you![/p][p][/p][h2]FAQ[/h2][h3]What assets can I customize for my character?[/h3][p]You will be able to customize the art for your character's head, body, weapon, shield, portrait, beefy form, and Back Off Barbarian art.[/p][p][/p][h3]How does magic work for my custom character? Can I create new magic?[/h3][p]You will be able to choose one magic moveset from any official playable character for your custom creation! You can not change the animations from the chosen moveset or create your own magic.[/p][p][/p][h3]Are there any rules or guidelines for what custom content is allowed?[/h3][p]Like all Steam Workshop content, whatever you create is governed by the Steam Subscriber Agreement, in addition to the Steam Rules for User Generated Content. Failure to abide by these rules may result in your Workshop content being removed! That’s right, Herbert will yeet your content straight into the sunset. [/p][p][/p][h3]I want to make (copyrighted character here), is that allowed?[/h3][p]Copying someone else's copyrighted work is against Steam's rules and guidelines (see above). We can't wait to see your unique creations, though![/p][p][/p][h3]Can someone steal my work and claim it as their own?[/h3][p]Yes -- if you upload a complete image of your template somewhere online, someone else can upload it to the Steam Workshop and essentially claim it as their own. This is why we suggest that you only upload a thumbnail or portion of what you have created.[/p][p][/p][h3]If I don’t own the DLC, but someone I’m playing with does, can I use custom characters?[/h3][p]If you’re playing with someone who owns the DLC, you will be able to choose any characters they’ve imported and enabled from the Steam Workshop!    [/p][p][/p][h3]Can I load custom characters from the Steam Workshop to Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch?[/h3][p]The Painter Boss Paradise DLC is currently only available on Steam, meaning none of the DLC features are on console at this time.[/p][p][/p][h3]Can I charge money for my creation?[/h3][p]No, you cannot charge others for downloading any custom characters you add to the Steam Workshop.[/p][p][/p][h3]Are there any new levels and bosses in this DLC?[/h3][p]No - please refer to the "Original" versus "Fresh" graphic near the top of this post to see what features are coming in the DLC![/p]