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Steam Next Fest, Release Date... Kicking off the last mile

[p]Hey Kritters! 👋[/p][p][/p][p]The wait is almost over. After four years of blood, sweat, and a lot of coffee, we have a date: [/p][p][/p][h3]Kritter: Defend Together officially launches on March 10! 🗓️[/h3][p][/p][p]But before we hit that big "Release" button, we’re going all in for the Steam Next Fest (Feb 23 – March 2). This is our “Last Dance” and we’ve prepared a massive update to make sure we go out with a bang![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]4 Years, 2 Friends, and a Dream[/h3][p][/p][p]This isn't just a game launch for us; it’s the culmination of a 20-year friendship. Tom and I (Bastien) started this journey in 2020 during the pandemic. From funding hurdles to marketing marathons, we’ve seen it all.[/p][p][/p][p]We recently shared our full story in a "4-Year Recap" video. It’s already hit 12k views, and we’d love for you to check out the journey behind the chaos: 📺 Watch: The Story of LJF Games[/p][p][/p][p]🎤 Press & Creators: We are incredibly eager to share this story and exclusive behind-the-scenes info with you! Tom and I are available for interviews throughout the week. If you want to chat about indie dev life or what’s coming next for M.Ark, reach out to us at [email protected].[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]What’s New in the Next Fest Demo?[/h3][p]We aren't holding anything back. The demo is bigger, faster, and more polished than ever with some of the content from our creator beta added to its content:[/p]
  • [p]The Ninja Class: Our fastest melee class yet. Dash through enemies and slice them to ribbons, already a favorite in our influencer beta![/p]
  • [p]Deep Customization: Dress up your Kritters with hats and give M.Ark a makeover with stylish antennae and flags.[/p]
  • [p]Missions & Trophies: Our new quest system unlocks items, perks, and physical trophies you can display inside your ship. Plus, Steam Achievements are officially live![/p]
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  • [p]Hardcore Mode: Think you’re good? Prove it. This mode adds constraints that will test even the most coordinated teams.[/p]
  • [p]UI & Polish: Meet Mini M.Ark, your new narrative companion, and enjoy full controller support for Steam Deck, PlayStation, and Switch.[/p]
[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]The Leaderboard Challenge: Win a Unique Reward![/h3][p]We’re putting our global leaderboard to good use. We want to thank everyone who jumps in during the festival:[/p]
  1. [p]Participation Prize: Every player registered on the leaderboard before the end of the event will receive an exclusive in-game cosmetic and a key for the final version of the game if they make it into the top 10. 🎖️[/p]
  2. [p]The Ultimate Winner: The #1 player at the end of the event wins a unique cosmetic that only they will ever own. Talk about bragging rights! 😉[/p]
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