LightSup! News

[p][/p][p]Attention Adventures[/p][p][/p][p]We are embarking on a new journey. Since our previous story at Gamescom Germany has come to an end, we are excited to announce that we will be attending Tokyo Game Show![/p][p][/p][p]Get ready for an adventure full of excitement in this next devlog.[/p][h2]
What will we cover?[/h2][p][/p][p]In this devlog, we will be covering:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Our participation at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS)[/p]
• [p]More exciting updates to the Demo[/p]
• [p]What's coming next![/p]

[p][/p][h2]Tokyo Game Show and Our Participation[/h2][p][/p][h3]What are we doing at TGS?[/h3][p][/p][p]We’re excited to announce that LightsUp! will be showcased for the very first time at Tokyo Game Show, under our awesome partner Red Dunes Games! 🎉
[/p][p]We’ve prepared a brand-new build of the game exclusively for TGS. Players visiting our booth will be the first in the world to try out this upgraded version of LightsUp! We can’t wait to see the chaos, laughter, and fun unfold.[/p][p]
Red Dunes Games has also prepared many special activities where you can win unique goodies from our game. Curious what they are? You’ll have to drop by the Red Dunes Games booth to find out![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Our approach to TGS![/h3][p][/p][p]This build has upgrades, new mechanics, and plenty of party-fueled chaos. Our goal at TGS is to see players dive into the game, share in the fun, and help us gather valuable feedback.[/p][p][/p][p]With the help of Red Dunes Games, we’ll collect your thoughts and impressions to polish LightsUp! Even further. We’ve been working hard to ensure every player at TGS has an unforgettable experience, and we hope you’ll feel the energy when you play.[/p][p][/p][h3]Early Booth Design![/h3][p][/p][p]With Red Dunes Games and Bugblio Studio, we’ve been designing a booth that truly captures the spirit of LightsUp!. We’ve shared lore, art, and ideas to ensure the space feels alive and full of character.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Exciting Updates to the Demo[/h2][p][/p][h3]What has changed?[/h3][p][/p][p]This new build is our most significant leap forward yet. We’ve significantly improved combat, storytelling, and overall quality of life.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Thanks to an improved tutorial, new players will find the game easier to pick up.[/p]
• [p]Returning players will notice smoother combat, better pacing, and fresh surprises.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Exploration, battles, and progression all feel more exciting than ever before.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]What to look out for![/h3][p][/p][p]Of course, we don't want bugs or crashes during TGS. That’s why our team has already spent over 50 hours testing this build to make it as stable and polished as possible.
[/p][p]For those who can’t make it to TGS, we plan to release this new demo for everyone in October. Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][h3]Extra tips for players:[/h3][p][/p][p]Here’s a pro tip: communication is everything. Talk, strategize, shout, or even scream with your teammates! It’ll make a huge difference in taking down our powerful new boss.
[/p][p]Mix and match your favorite characters and weapons, experiment with builds, and most importantly: have fun playing your way.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]
What's new in this Build:[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]New level design[/p]
• [p]New enemies[/p]
• [p]A POWERFUL new boss[/p]
• [p]Fresh game mechanics[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]What's Coming Next![/h2][p][/p][h3]Next month's plans![/h3][p][/p][p]We’ll head to Gamescom Asia 2025 x Thailand Game Show in October! We’re incredibly honored to have been nominated as part of the Thai Game Studio showcase, and your votes mean the world to us. 💙
[/p][p]👉 Vote for us here: Facebook voting link[/p][p][/p][p]If you’re attending, come by our booth for fun activities and special gifts prepared together with Red Dunes Games and Bugblio Studio. Thai and international players alike, we’d love to see you, so don’t be shy and say hi! 🙂[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]A small teaser...[/h3][p][/p][p]We can’t share everything yet, but keep your eyes on our upcoming trailer - it’ll reveal some exciting new features we’ve been working on. 👀[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]
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[p]Hello, Lightbearers![/p][p]
We’ve made it back from Germany, with lots to talk about… Now that we’ve had a moment to catch our breath. [/p][p][/p][p]This was not our first time being at Gamescom. Our team was in Cologne back in 2023, showcasing LightSup!. However, this year was the first time we had our very own booth for LightSup! As part of the Thailand Game Pavilion.[/p][h2][/h2][h2]So, How was Gamescom?[/h2][p]"We saw strangers turn into teammates within minutes. That’s exactly what we dreamed this game could be."[/p][p][/p][p]"Great" feels like an understatement. “Surreal” might be more accurate; the entire event was overwhelming in the best way possible. Honestly, we were a bit nervous at first. Would they get the culture and humor?

Seeing players and developers from so many countries walk up and instantly get into the chaos…[/p][p][/p][p]Until the laughter, the shouting, the dancing at the altar... it all clicked. We saw strangers turn into teammates within minutes. That’s exactly what we dreamed this game could be.[/p][p][/p][h2]A Learning Experience [/h2][p]"Players are amazing at breaking your game in ways you never expected."[/p][p][/p][p]While watching people play, we realized quickly there were things we didn't even think about while making and testing LightSup! The tutorials were one such moment where we realised: Players are blowing right past the tutorials. We've got to find a way to get them to pay attention so they'll actually learn what's going on and understand the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Players are amazing at breaking your game in ways you never expected. We also noticed some players tried to solo the rituals while others completely ignored the light system, which told us that we need better onboarding or feedback. [/p][p]
We also saw some beautiful moments, like a parent and child playing together and figuring out how to “pray” to the altar in sync. It reminded us that LightSup! has that magical ability to connect people, regardless of age or skill level.

Watching these moments, you get a true sense of how important this feedback is. This is not just gathered through surveys but also by observing how players interact in person. Without it, developing a game based on a singular, internal perspective can often lead to cognitive bias and a narrow focus on specific design vectors.[/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]It’s everything. You spend months and years crafting systems, but until real players touch them, you’re still in the dark. Diversified feedback offers a multi-faceted analysis, allowing us to identify and integrate previously unconsidered elements. [/p][p][/p][p]The most valuable part is the emotional response. That’s what we have done so far. If people are smiling, laughing, yelling “Nooo!” together—that’s the best design signal we could ask for.[/p][h2][/h2][h2]Will you be back?[/h2][p]"If Gamescom has us, we’ll be back. Hopefully, with even crazier future new games."[/p][p][/p][p]The short answer is: Yes, we will!

Cologne is such a special place for us. It’s where we first showcased LightSup! At Devcom back in 2023, it felt like coming full circle this year. I love the energy here. If Gamescom has us, we’ll be back. Hopefully, with even crazier future new games. (LightSup! 2 maybe!?)[/p][p][/p][p]Gamescom hardly marks the end of our events this year. Before 2025 is up, we’re continuing to take LightSup! Across the world.[/p][h2] The Future is full of Light.[/h2][p]"Our PC release is planned for late 2025, and the console launch follows in 2026."[/p][p][/p][p]Next up, we’re taking LightSup! to the Tokyo Game Show 2025 this September for our biggest event and booth yet, all with our awesome partners at Red Dunes Games! We've got a special gift ready for everyone who drops by our booth at TGS.

Followed shortly by the October Steam Next Fest and then headed home, right where we created the game for Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025, with a huge surprise planned in October as well. [/p][p]
Needless to say, our team will be very busy!

Our PC release is planned for late 2025, and the console launch follows in 2026. We also hope to do local showcases back home in Thailand, especially to inspire students and young developers.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]With all that said, our team has one final thought about Gamescom 2025: It was an awesome opportunity to bring a small indie game from Thailand and let players worldwide enjoy it.[/p][p]
We’d like to give a big heartfelt THANK YOU.

To the organizers, everyone who dropped by, and fellow indie teams who cheered us on, being an indie from Thailand, showing your game on a world stage can feel intimidating. But the kindness and support we received reminded us that games really do transcend boundaries.


See you again at the future Gamescom. Thanks for everything.[/p][p]-Bugbilo Studio 💛[/p][p][/p][h3]Join the Community on Discord!
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[p]Hello Adventurers!

Get your digital crayons ready, today is the first LightSup! Coloring Event begins! While we are at Gamescom, we want to see your creativity. [/p][h3]
🖌️How: [/h3][p]To participate, all you have to do is pick the character you want to color and, well, color them! Share it on our Discord or social media to enter, and we’ll pick our favorite recolor.[/p][h3]
📅 When:[/h3][p] This event begins today, Aug 21st, and runs until Sept 1st. [/p][p]
Our most creative winner will receive a whole bundle of goodies![/p]

• [p] A free copy of LightSup! [/p]
• [p]Pack of assorted stickers from our Gamescom booth. (If you're there, come say hi and try out LightSup! at our booth in Hall 3.2 B010G/C011G Thailand Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) )[/p]
• [p]The unique Discord role “Artist of the Light”.[/p]

[p]Enjoy, Adventurers, we can’t wait to see what you create!

- Team Bugbilo 💛

Quill:

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[h3]Next week we'll be in Cologne showcasing LightSup! with a demo from August 20th to 24th! [/h3][p][/p][p]Stop by our booth, say hi, grab some stickers, and try out LightSup! before the full release! ✨
[/p][p]💫Come find us at Hall 3.2 B010G/C011G Thailand Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)

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[p]Hello Bearers of Light![/p][p]We are looking for volunteer playtesters to join us on our Discord community and test out the latest build of LightSup! before launch. Report bugs, give feedback, and become a part of our growing community! [/p][h3]
✨What does it mean to be a tester?[/h3][p]As a tester, you'll be get access to developer builds on Steam to play and test whenever you'd like. You'll also have private channels in Discord to chat, give feedback, and report bugs. ✨Plus! ✨You may also receive special goodies both in-game and outside the game as a token of our eternal thanks.💛 [/p][p][/p][p]For more information and to apply to become a Light Seeker, please join our Discord and apply to test HERE [/p][p]Thank you, and hope to see you soon![/p][p][/p]