Apocalypse Party News

Hello friends! Just one week left until the game's launch!
As the release date approaches, everyone in the studio is feeling exceptionally nervous and excited. We can't wait to meet our players!
In the time since our last update, we've completed a ton of content (limited by space, only some are listed below), let me give a work report:

• Added over 100 new talents
  
• Perfected over 20 new characters yet to debut
  
• Completed Endless Mode/Hell Mode, and subsequent chapter difficulty adjustments
  
• Continuously tested/optimized online experience (including 3-player co-op)
  
• Leaderboard feature
  
• Map Easter Egg system
  
• Based on player data, did an extra round of numerical balancing (including talent strength, divine weapon strength, characters, Bosses, etc.)
  
• Dynamic loading + baking for the large map (significantly optimized scene performance)
  
• Improved controller support
  
• Story Fragment System (nearly 30,000 words of storyline), character dialogue, subsequent cutscenes/comics
  
• Added some UI (related to online play, all weapon ICONs, character skills, etc.)
  
• Perfected localization (English/Traditional Chinese/Korean)
  
• Improved cloud save feature
  
• Fixed a bunch of BUGs
  

After the game goes live, we will continue to share development logs. Please pay close attention to us to stay updated on the game's changes!

[h3]Additionally, [/h3]
this weekend (November 25th - November 27th Eastern Time) the final Playtest for "Apocalypse Party" will begin:

1. Players who applied but were not selected in the last test will remain in the draw pool for this test, no need to reapply.
   
2. First-time applicants, please go to the "Apocalypse Party" store page and click the "Request Access" button before 7 AM on Saturday, November 25th Eastern Time, for a chance to receive Playtest eligibility randomly distributed by Steam! (Check your email for a "Test Acceptance" email from Steam, or directly go to your game library after 7 AM on November 25th Eastern Time to see if the option for the "Apocalypse Party" test version is available)
   
3. Players who were selected in the last test can still participate this time (as spots are randomly distributed by Steam)
   

This test will be a wipe test (will not affect existing saves)
Registration deadline: 7 AM on Saturday, November 25th Eastern Time
Test duration: From the evening of November 25th to the evening of November 27th Eastern Time


Thank you to all the players for your support along the way. Having you with us on this development journey has been a joyous experience. We hope that after the game's release, you will continue to join in the discussions about "Apocalypse Party". We're eager to hear your opinions and ideas, and also welcome you to Join Our Discord for interaction. We're particularly looking forward to your participation.

Just one more week until the party starts, are you ready?

Hello, Gamers!

After an intense three-week grind, we are thrilled to announce today that Apocalypse Party will officially launch on December 1st!


The Steam Next Fest brought us an overwhelming number of creative thoughts and feedback, inspiring us to expand our original plan of 350 talents to over 500. In addition, we've added 20 exciting map Easter eggs, hoping they'll bring a knowing smile to your face when discovered.

We've also focused on highly requested features, including significant performance optimizations, enhanced controller support, and the squashing of a mountain of bugs.

Looking back since the demo's release, your attention and affection have exceeded our wildest dreams. We sincerely thank you all. This overwhelming response has driven us to work even harder to present the game in a richer and more enjoyable way to everyone who loves it.

Moreover, we'd like to share some upcoming new plans already on our agenda:

1. Free Crossover DLC: As avid fans and developers of roguelike games, we've actively invited other leading roguelike studios to collaborate. Post-launch, we'll release a small crossover DLC featuring new characters, orange weapons, and extraordinary talents – all for free!
   
   
2. Creative Workshop: We've always believed that player creativity is key to a game's ongoing vitality. Therefore, we'll be opening a Creative Workshop after the game's release, enabling everyone to freely create content they love. We can't wait to see your imaginative creations!
   

Finally, we want to express our gratitude to all the players who have supported and encouraged us. Post-launch, we will actively gather your suggestions and feedback, doubling our efforts to bring you an entertaining game.

In conclusion, thank you once again for your support! We look forward to seeing you on December 1st!

Dear Players,

Thank you all for your enthusiastic participation in this test! Test slots are being distributed progressively. Please wait a bit longer~

How to Check If You've Been Selected:

Check your email for an "Accept Test" email sent by Steam.
Look for the test version in your game library: "Apocalypse Party Playtest"
Test Duration: November 17 (Today) 5:00 AM EST/UTC-5 - November 19 (Sunday) 5:00 AM EST/UTC-5, lasting for 2 days.

We invite everyone to join the community discussion and fill out feedback during your experience. Click the link below to participate. We look forward to hearing your thoughts! Your insights are invaluable to us and greatly contribute to further optimizing the game.
"Apocalypse Party" Official Discord Community & Online Playtest Feedback Collection

Given the overwhelming number of players who registered for the test, far exceeding our test limit, unfortunately, many enthusiastic players may not receive the opportunity to participate in this round. In light of this, we are planning an additional testing phase next week to offer more opportunities for players. Stay tuned and get ready to join us!

We sincerely appreciate the support and enthusiasm of all players. We are looking forward to seeing you in the official release, which we hope will be even better thanks to your contributions!

Apocalypse Party Dev

Dear players, hello!

We are excited to inform you that after extensively collecting gameplay feedback during and not limited to the Steam Next Fest, "Apocalypse Party" has undergone a round of intensive optimization. To further refine this new optimized version, we have decided to conduct a Playtest on Steam this week. Head over to the "Apocalypse Party" store page now and click the "Request Access" button for a chance to get a randomly assigned Playtest slot by Steam!

This test will be a wipe test (your existing saves will not be affected)
Registration period: Now - November 17 (Friday) 5:00 AM EST/UTC-5
Start time: November 17 (Friday) 5:00 AM EST/UTC-5 - November 19 (Sunday) 5:00 AM EST/UTC-5

Participants, please check your emails for an "Accept Test" message from Steam, or after 5:00 AM EST/UTC-5 on November 17, go directly to your game library to see if the option for the "Apocalypse Party" test version is available.

This Playtest is mainly to test the game's online features. We welcome any thoughts and feelings you have during the experience through the feedback link in the main menu. We will seriously collect and organize everyone's opinions and suggestions to continually optimize and further enhance the gaming experience!

Finally, we wish you a fun time in this Playtest! Thank you for your support and help, and we look forward to seeing you in the official release of the game soon!

Dear players,

Hello!

We are excited to announce the winners of our recent "Key Giveaway" event!

Congratulations to the following five lucky winners (usernames), each of whom will receive two official activation codes for the game upon its official release:
1. 醜いも
2. AN J.K.
3. 传：哥
4. 猫になりたい
5. Ahdalar

Congratulations to the following two lucky winners (usernames), each of whom will receive a $20 Steam gift card:
1. Woollyspider
2. FastData

Thank you to all the players for your enthusiastic participation, and we look forward to the day when the official version of the game meets you!