Bylina News

Hello, mighty Bogatyrs!

As you know, our demo has been available since February 11, and we want to thank everyone who left a review on the Steam page. There are already more than 170 reviews, which is incredible. Thank you as well to everyone who shared feedback here and through the surveys we asked you to fill out; it really helped us see the demo from a different angle.

Before we go into what we changed, improved, and fixed, we want to say thank you again, and also, please keep sharing your thoughts, criticisms, and discussions. It really does motivate us to keep making Bylina better!

We’ve also prepared a special trailer for Steam Next Fest, and we hope you enjoy it.

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Alright, here’s the list of demo changes coming to you today!
[hr][/hr][h3]Performance & Stability[/h3]

• We’ve improved overall performance and stability.
  
• We reworked the animation controller, streaming system, and material loading, and reviewed locations to identify potential polycount issues.
  
• We also optimized shader and VFX loading, removed unnecessary animation sequencer ticks, and revised animations across the board.
  
• Performance should now be at a solid, playable level.

[h3]Visuals[/h3]

• We removed extra visual effects that made the image look “blurry/soft,” so the game should now look sharper and clearer.

[h3]UI[/h3]

• We adjusted UI sizing, fonts, and scaling across different monitors and resolutions, this should improve readability a lot.

[h3]Controls (Keyboard & Mouse)[/h3]

• Keyboard and mouse controls have been fully reworked.
  
• We introduced a new default layout and added more precise mouse control.

[h3]Audio Settings[/h3]

• You can now adjust sound classes (especially useful for streamers), which gives you individual control volumes for footsteps, voices, and other audio categories.

[h3]Key Rebinding[/h3]

• Key rebinding is now available. If the default bindings don’t work for you, you can customize them.

[h3]Difficulty Levels[/h3]

• We’ve added multiple difficulty options.

[h3]Resource Balance[/h3]

• We added more resources and health potions.

[h3]Annoyance Fixes[/h3]

• We fixed the winter challenge,
• We removed blood chunks,
• We improved bow aiming on both controller and keyboard/mouse.

[h3]Other Changes[/h3]We’ve made roughly 200 additional small tweaks and fixes in this build.[hr][/hr]
[h3]Wishlist the game on Steam![/h3]
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Welcome to the demo, Bogatyrs!
Yeah, yeah, Bogatyrs. If you don’t know what that is, go read Wikipedia and come back!

This is an early look at a dark action-adventure inspired by Slavic folklore, bad decisions, and heroes who probably should have stayed home.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4362110/Bylina_Demo

You’ll get a taste of combat, atmosphere, and the kind of world where myths are real, roads are dangerous, and nothing goes exactly as planned. Since this is a demo, you may encounter bugs, oddities, or things behaving in… unexpected ways. If that happens, please send a bug report via link or directly in-game. It helps us a lot. Seriously. And if you enjoy the ride, or hate it in an interesting way, let us know. Your feedback matters more than you think.

Before the story begins, we’ve prepared a demo trailer to set the mood and let you feel the game’s vibe. Give it a watch.

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Now, on to the story

The demo opens with the return of a young bogatyr known as Kestrel and his mentor, Vasily the Drunkard, after a long campaign. On the road to Alaborg, in the restless Borderlands, they come across a mysterious Toadling who has been attacked by bandits from Nightingale the Robber’s gang. Since dealing with common thieves is hardly a hero’s work, Vasily leaves it to Kestrel, agreeing to meet again on the far side of the Somber Forest.[hr][/hr]

World and content

The first area is a linear tutorial zone made up of three biomes: the Somber Forest, the Flatlands, and the Snowy Mountains with cave-dungeon sections.
At this stage you will face:

• 7 enemy types, including 2 empowered (elite) variants
  
• A unique boss, whose defeat rewards valuable resources and gear for the journey ahead
  

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Progression and exploration

After clearing the first location, you will reach the village of Kodok and Vorosha, a more open area where the game’s core systems come into play:

• Meeting the peaceful inhabitants of the Land of Towns
• Completing side quests (12 available in the demo)
  
• Hunting down pieces to assemble a full set of enchanted armor

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Activities

Beyond the main story, the demo also includes:

• 2 special combat events
• 3 puzzles

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Quest structure

The experience is built around a central story quest that carries you through the entire demo. Side quests and activities flesh out the world, deepen the lore, and add variety to the gameplay.[hr][/hr]
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Greetings, Bogatyrs!

We are excited to share a brand-new look at Bylina — a musical gameplay trailer, offering a fresh glimpse into the Far Far Kingdom and the adventures that await.

This latest trailer not only highlights the mystical world and thrilling battles of Bylina but also showcases the impressive dance moves of Falconet, the game’s courageous hero.

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And before you ask - yes, Falconet will dance in the game as well!



Bylina is currently in development and is set to launch this year on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, make sure to wishlist and follow the game here on Steam, so you don't miss any new info and updates we will be sharing soon!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2461440/Bylina/

Greetings, Bogatyrs!

An epic adventure awaits in Busan this week, as Bylina will be playable for the first time at G-STAR 2024, where you will be able to get hands-on with an early demo of the game, taking you on your first steps into a world inspired by Slavic myths and folktales.



Taking place from November 14-17 in the Bexco Exhibition Centre in Busan, South Korea, G-STAR 2024 is a global game exhibition that celebrates and promotes the advancement of both the domestic and global games industry.

Bylina, which will showcase its first-ever playable demo at the event, takes you on an epic journey to the Far Far Kingdom to challenge Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul and become a true hero. Take on the role of Falconet, a young bogatyr born without hero's powers, shunned and underestimated by almost everyone around him. Conquer numerous ordeals, overcome insurmountable odds, and become a legendary hero whose tales will be told for ages to come.

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Bylina will be found at G-STAR from November 14-17 in A-16 (BTC Exhibition Hall 2, F06
G-STAR Indie Showcase 2.0: Galaxy powered by Steam), where attendees will find a demo build showcasing the earliest moments of Falconet’s journey.



We look forward to meeting anyone and everyone attending the event, and we can't wait to hear what you think about the early demo. Whether you are coming to Busan or not however, make sure to wishlist and follow the game here on Steam, so you don't miss any new info and updates we will be sharing soon!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2461440/Bylina/