Surfpunk News

Happy October! It's been a busy month at Double Stallion, as we work hard to make Surfpunk as rad as it can be, bruh! But it was about time we gave you an update as to what's going on in the flooded isles - so read on to get informed!

First up, Raiders - our second trailer is live and ready for viewing at your leisure! In this video, Surfpunk's Creative Director, Eric Angelillo, breaks down the gameloop and what you can expect when you play Surfpunk! Without further ado, give it a watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6zy3fOrO8o

Whaddya think? As you can see, we definitely have some STELLAR stuff surfin' down the pipeline! 🌊

In fact, you might have noticed a few new features added to the game...

[h2]🚨 WARNING: INCOMING TSUNAMI 🚨[/h2]


Sick waves, bruh!

After you've finished plundering the Isles for all they're worth, that's when it's time to really put the SURF in Surfpunk! At the end of a run, a giant tsunami will come roaring through the map, and you and your friends will have to make a daring escape while keeping your Rushboards afloat! It's the stuff surf dreams are made of, but make sure you're up to the task - a wipeout is never cool, bruh.

So, you've explored the archipelago, you've completed quests, collected Evress, and are spending your hard earned items crafting and upgrading gear on the Beastship. How does a Raider wind down? Relax? Chill out, y'know? Well, we've got the answer...



Introducing the...OTTER-RABBIT THING!! Is it an otter? Is it a rabbit? Does it even really matter? It's adorable. And yes, YOU CAN PET IT.

We don't have too much to say on the little guy right now, but you can bet he will be there to share your journey across the flooded isles as you become the strongest, most powerful Raider. And remember, do not forget, the very most important fact about the Otter-Rabbit Thing:


It's true! You can pet it! Certified pettable!

That's it for us this week! Stay tuned for more details on future playtests. We're always looking for more friendly faces to join us, so please invite your friends, family members, coworkers, otter-rabbit things, or WHOEVER to give us a follow, sign-up for playtests, and give us a Wishlist! :blue_heart:

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Hello Raiders, welcome to the totally tubular Surfpunk update #2! Today’s update is a little on the shorter side but it comes with some AWESOME NEWS! Read on for a super exciting announcement!

But first, we wanted to talk a bit about THE BEASTSHIP!

[h2]⚓THE BEASTSHIP⚓[/h2]



Credit: Virtuos Montreal

You’ve seen glimpses of the Beastship before but NOW, we wanna properly introduce you to this bodacious boat. And who better to give you the hot details than Eric Angelillo, the creative director of Surfpunk!

“The Beastship is the Raiders’ floating home base. It functions as the player hub between quests, and we conceived it to be an awesome hangout area for players. The ship will house NPCs and various stations for Raiders to interact with, craft gear, and change their loadout. We’ll have some other surprises as well!

Aesthetically, the Beastship is meant to highlight the world of Surfpunk and its level of technology. It’s a patchwork vessel with a triple-hull and various mechanized features powered by Evress, the key energy source that players seek on their scavenging quests. Its bow is a massive beast-looking hangar bay door, which houses and launches Raiders on their Rushboards.”



Credit: Erika Rhyno

The Beatship is a BEAST of a SHIP right? A fine name for a fine vessel! Can't wait to get in there and hang with our fellow Raiders and discover all the Beastship has to offer!

[h2]✨AND NOW...AN ANNOUCEMENT!✨[/h2]

We’ve got a date for our first public playtest:
🌊August 31, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT! (10:00 AM PDT)!🌊

If you’re reading this, you might be interested in joining! Stellar!
Please sign up for playtests here!

Please note that only a small portion of raiders will be chosen for this particular playtest.
But fear not, bruh! There will be many more opportunities to play Surfpunk leading up to its eventual release!

Thanks for reading! We’re looking forward to shreddin’ some waves together! 🏄

CRUSH 'N RUSH!
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It's our first official Surfpunk update! It’s been a couple of weeks since the game was announced and the team has been hard at work building an awesome game that can only be described as TOTALLY TUBULAR (definitely -not- apologizing for the insufferable amount of surf lingo)! We're going to use this space to keep you in the loop on what’s new in the game, fun highlights of game development, and other cool Surfpunk updates!

Let’s check it out!!

[h2]🌊We put waves in our surf game!🌊[/h2]

While Raiders take to the ocean with their trusty jet-powered rush boards, it really wouldn’t feel like a surf game without…waves, right? Sure, we had waves of ENEMIES before, but now we’ve got those sweet ocean swells. And hey, not only are WAVES added (and don’t they look beautiful), but there just might be a more sinister and bigger wave in the works…



How do you like the look of these? It's still a work in progress!

Speaking of sinister…



[h2]Sumi Spotlight[/h2]

While you’re out there collecting Evress and epic loot, you’re gonna encounter the Sumi. They aren’t nice. They are mean, violent, and up to NO good. They are out for blood, and have a particular appetite for the sunkissed, saltwater-seasoned Raiders that haunt their shores. That’s all just a long-winded way to say they are the bad guys. The enemy. And you don’t need to feel bad about crushin’ ‘em. They deserve it.

You may have seen a bunch of Sumi swarming the hapless heroes throughout our debut trailer. But Sumi’s come in many shapes and sizes - check out this awesome CREEP that’s currently in the cooker. This is the new model for our "mortar" enemy that will lob projectiles at the raiders:



Gross. But maaaaybe it’s a little cute? Anyone? No?

To conclude our inaugural udpate, we thought it’d be fun to highlight weird and funny bugs encountered during game development. Let’s enter…

[h2]🐛THE BUG ZONE🐛[/h2]
(title may need to be workshopped 😅)



You wanted to pick up the barrel. Now you’ve BECOME the barrel.

One important note before we sign off! Our first public playtest is planned for the end of August! Be on the lookout for proper dates and announcement coming soon! In the meantime, get your crew together - encourage your friends to sign up and test the game too - the more, the merrier!

Thanks for reading! We'd love your feedback and don't forget that you can always find us on social media and on Discord (linked below)! 

CRUSH 'N RUSH!
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