New Map preview & Steam Next Fest Announcement

[p]Hey everyone, [/p][p]We’ve been working hard to prepare new content for Half Sword ahead of the Steam Next Fest, but the truth is, the team’s had their hands full. Between polishing existing systems, adding new features, and improving performance, we didn’t want to rush out something that wasn’t ready. [/p][p]So while there won’t be a new build just yet, we still have something special planned. Every single day of the Steam Next Fest, we’ll reveal a new sneak peek from upcoming maps, weapons and new gameplay systems. [/p][p]Development is moving forward at a solid pace, and we’re incredibly excited about what’s coming next. Thank you all for your patience, support, and passion — it means the world to the team. [/p][p]Stay sharp, [/p][p]The Half Sword Team[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]DAY 1 - Forests of Frankenberg[/h2][p][/p][p]You’ll know when the road turns quiet, that’s when you’ve gone too far. The forest out there doesn’t take kindly to strangers. Folks say it’s the baron’s doing, that he lets the bandits roam so the weak never reach his gates. Maybe there’s truth in that. Maybe he just doesn’t care. Hard to tell with men who sleep on stone and dream of crowns. [/p][p]There’s a cut in the hills, a rock pass the traders once used. You can still see the old cart ruts if the light hits right. Bandits have a camp there now, tucked beneath the pines. Their fires burn low, more smoke than flame. If you see it, turn back. [/p][p]The locals know safer ways through, trails the trees themselves seem to guard. But you, if you’re not born of this soil, best keep your hand near steel and your prayers short. The forest listens, and it’s fond of keeping what it hears.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]