Forestrike News

[h3]Honorable heroes,[/h3][p]
Thank you all for playing the demo during Steam Next Fest! Your feedback on the game so far has been amazing.[/p][p]
We just released a new patch that adds some community suggested improvements, bug fixes and better quality of life.

[/p][h3]PATCH NOTES v.3-270[/h3][p][/p][h2]Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed some sprites not appearing on PCs with lower texture size constraints[/p]
• [p]Fixed replays sound so as they now are properly affected by volume levels[/p]
• [p]Fixed replay slow motion button and save replay button conflict on controllers[/p]
• [p]Fixed status effects remaining active after Brawls finished[/p]
• [p]Fixed some narrative and technique events not properly running when playing in languages other than English[/p]
• [p]Fixed visual bug where hat shadows were desynced from the characters' shadows[/p]
• [p]Fixed broken hurtbox on marauder charge hit[/p]
• [p]Fixed scorcher kick recovery time[/p]
• [p]Fixed hanging temple ultra wide red borders[/p]
• [p]Fixed various SFX assigned to wrong channels[/p]
• [p]Fixed pawn mask wrong bark[/p]
• [p]Fixed various inconsistencies with effect triggering "Before a fight"[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with charging foes collisions[/p]
• [p]Fixed various active techniques not working while a weapon was equipped[/p]
• [p]Fixed various Sub Objectives being marked as failed incorrectly[/p]
• [p]Bolt : Fixed to break tracking from attacking enemy[/p]
• [p]Knight Dash +: Fixed to give Lightning Strike[/p]
• [p]Eye Poke + : Fixed to apply stun[/p]
• [p]Golden Blood + : Fixed to trigger once per fight and work on direct hits[/p]
• [p]Steal Weapon : Fixed to include thrown weapons as weapon attacks[/p]
• [p]Blood Pact : Fixed text display issue[/p]
• [p]Dash : Fixed an issue where you would get hit by a dodged attack[/p]
• [p]Conduction : Fixed an issue where Conduction would not deal damage to some enemies[/p]
• [p]Elite Craven : Fixed an issue where the Craven would not give back a stolen resource[/p]
• [p]Mirage Dodge : Fixed an issue where Mirage dodge would trigger before properly dodging the hit[/p]
• [p]Final Bolt : Fixed to no longer trigger against allies and work with every Heavy Attack[/p]
• [p]Needle hands : Fixed to no longer proc against allies[/p]
• [p]Retribution : Fixed damage not being properly applied[/p]

[h2]Changes[/h2]

• [p]Added keyboard arrow navigation in menus so non WASD keyboards can easier navigate and rebind buttons[/p]
• [p]Added new maps[/p]
• [p]Added new buyable item Cheap Noodles[/p]
• [p]Update various costs of Techniques in the Technique shop[/p]
• [p]Added new Dual techniques for each master[/p]
• [p]Spiky Puppet: Rework spawn patterns[/p]
• [p]Honest Snake : Increased rarity from Common to Rare[/p]
• [p]Shen Lei Gift + : Now gives a Storm technique[/p]
• [p]Gold Pouch : Reduced the gold price[/p]
• [p]Retribution : Reduced rarity from Elevation to Epic[/p]
• [p]Lotus Petal : Defeating a Boss now gives a Lotus Petal[/p]
• [p]Muted the replay previews in Replay/Run Archive menus[/p]
• [p]Replays can now be deleted from the Fight Archive[/p]

[p]Dearest Heroes,[/p][p][/p][p]The time for practice is over, the true fight begins now.[/p][p]Kyoto-based developers Skeleton Crew and publisher Devolver Digital are excited to announce that Forestrike is officially launching November 17 for PC and Nintendo Switch! 🙏[/p][p][/p][p]We are also thrilled to bring you a fresh new gameplay trailer to reveal a deeper look into the rich world of our tactical martial arts roguelite. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
For those eager to sharpen their skills before release, we also have an updated Steam Next Fest demo live right now, featuring:[/p][p]🥋 A third martial arts school to master[/p][p]🌏 New locations to explore
⚔️ New ways to refine your techniques and prepare for what’s to come[/p][p][/p][p]-[/p][h3]🌀 About Forestrike[/h3][p]Step into the role of Yu, a warrior on a quest to free the Emperor from the grip of a ruthless Admiral. The odds are against you - but you wield the secret art of Foresight.[/p][p]Foresight allows you to preview and replay battles, studying every movement until perfection is within reach. With each enemy's response, turn combat into a meditative puzzle of precision and timing. However, when the real fight is initiated, there are no second chances.[/p][p]Each run through Forestrike reveals fragments of the greater story and the philosophies of the five great masters. By learning their schools and combining their techniques, you’ll shape your own martial identity. Between fights, rest at inns, rescue fellow travelers, and uncover the truth behind a land divided by loyalty and ambition.[/p][p]The story of discipline, loss, and mastery awaits all who walk the path.[/p][p]-[/p][p][/p][p]Try out the demo now and wishlist now on Steam. Make sure to also join our Discord to discuss techniques, builds and share your fights with other heroes![/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]A warrior’s patience sharpens the blade more than any stone. [/p][p]Your time has come, Hero. Win the fight before it begins.[/p][p]
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Dearest Hero,

Prepare your mind (and body) for pain as you learn to master the art of Endurance and Retaliation in the updated demo!

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Revealing the Cold Eye School, a brutal new martial path in a fresh gameplay trailer for Forestrike. The latest update adds this hard-hitting discipline to your arsenal, alongside the evasive Leaf Style.

Cold Eye School ❄️
Founded by the ruthless Master Nodai, the Cold Eye school is the second of five martial paths in Forestrike. Built around the chilling principles of Endurance and Retaliation, Cold Eye fighters block or even sacrifice health to absorb incoming damage and fuel devastating counterattacks.

Driven by a thirst for revenge after being discarded by the Imperial court, Master Nodai’s merciless techniques reflect a philosophy forged in pain and war. Only by embracing pain can one deliver true justice.

Leaf Style is here to stay 🍃
Of course, Master Talgun’s Leaf Style remains available for those who prefer elegance and evasion over brute retaliation. However, now you can try both schools and harness the power to unlock hybrid abilities and experiment with deadly combinations of speed, precision and overwhelming power.

Share Fights 👊
Did you know you can share your fights and have other players try them? Or you can load up fights shared by others to give them a helping hand in mastering the battle!

How to get your fight code

• After you finish a fight there will be a ‘Copy Fight Code’ in the top right hand corner during the replay.
  
• Copy this code and share with others!

How to load up a copied fight code?

• Copy the fight code received
  
• Go to the far right of the Moon Gate and interact with the furthest gate
  
• There should be a prompt when you approach the gate saying ‘Load Fight from Code’
  
• Interact with the gate and this should automatically load the copied fight code!

What is Forestrike? Forestrike is a tactical kung fu roguelike where failure is the teacher and every battle is a lesson in precision. Use the game’s unique Foresight system to simulate combat before engaging in the real battle, then execute your plan with perfect timing. Or start again, stronger and wiser.

We’re also excited to announce that Forestrike will be officially launching this year on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2025!

Make sure to join our Discord server to strategize with the community, offer feedback and prepare for the intense battle ahead!

[h3]🎮 Play the Updated Demo Now & Wishlist on Steam![/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2325930/Forestrike_Demo/

[h3]Honorable heroes,[/h3]

Thank you all for playing the demo and for your feedback on the game so far!

We just released a small patch that adds community suggested improvements and better quality of life.

[h3]PATCH NOTES v.1-120[/h3]

Input

• Added Key Rebinding for both Keyboard and Controllers
  
• Added support for multiple Controllers connected at once and input hot swapping
  
• Added support for many more niche controllers

Other Settings

• Added Support for many more resolutions
  
• Fixed an issue with some resolutions cropping off the sides of the fight screen
  
• Fixed an issue with some UI elements not scaling correctly on ultra wide resolutions
  
• Added options for VSync
  
• Fixed an issue with some sounds not being affected by Sound Level settings
  

Other

• Fixed an issue where technique tips wouldn't show up on some technique menus
  
• Adjusted techniques UI to fit the screen better across most menus
  
• Fixed an issue with some techniques causing potential soft locks
  

We will continue to work on fixing any more pesky bugs that do crop up so please carry on voicing your suggestions and feedback to us in the Steam forums and Discord!

[h3]Dearest Hero,[/h3]

Your patience has been rewarded and the Forestrike Demo is officially live! The time has come for you to embark on your journey and master the skill of Foresight.

Step into the shoes of Yu, a skilled martial artist who is on a mission to liberate the Emperor. You will have to master the unique ability of Foresight that allows you to preview your fights and strategize in advance the perfect combat sequence before striking.

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[h3]Leaf School 🍃[/h3]
Meet Master Talgun who sees combat not as a means to destroy, but as a path to understanding. He is the first of five masters you will encounter on your journey and will guide you through the Leaf Style, a martial art rooted in evasion and redirection.


Violence is your last resort, instead turn your enemies' force against them, deflecting blows, seizing their weapons, and exploiting every mistake they make. Evasive, graceful, flowing: such is the way of the Leaf school.


This is just your first step into a world of tactical kung-fu mastery. The battle for the Emperor’s freedom begins now, will you rise to the challenge? 💥

Download the Forestrike demo now and make sure to join our Discord server to strategize with the community, offer feedback and prepare for the intense battle ahead!

Click on the 'Download demo' button on the Steam page to download the game.
store.steampowered.com/app/2325930/Forestrike_Demo/