Portal Fantasy News

Hello, Portal Wanderers!

So today was the original launch date for Portal Fantasy. Remember that? No? Good! Yeah, we always said it was April 16th, right?

Fiiiiiiine, it was supposed to be today. But let's make this day still exciting for all those who are waiting for the game release. Our launch trailer is out, and we think it keeps the same level of fun and chaos as before. We may even show some new, unseen things.

Watch the Official Launch Trailer here or on our Steam page.
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Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the new launch date. The portals will open soon, and we can't wait to embark on this adventure with all of you!


Thank you for reading this development diary for Portal Fantasy. We will keep them until the game is finished, and if you are interested, please add the game to your wishlist on STEAM!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464460/Portal_Fantasy

Greetings, Portal Wanderers!

We have some important news to share regarding the launch of Portal Fantasy. After much consideration and in response to the awesome feedback from you guys and seeing many of the streamers who have showcased our game, we've decided to reschedule our launch date from April 3rd to April 16th.

[h2][b ]Why the Delay? [/h2]

As gamers ourselves, one of our main goals has always been to make sure we are giving you the best gaming experience we can. Over the past year, your feedback has been crucial in highlighting what needed improvement. To ensure that every player, regardless of location, enjoys the best journey possible in the Kingdom of Pyli, we've decided to implement a significant enhancement: offline.

[h3]Transition to Offline Mode[/h3]
By shifting Portal Fantasy to an offline experience, we want to provide a consistent gameplay experience without the dependency on server and internet connectivity. This change ensures that all players can embark on their adventures without interruption and that you can play Portal Fantasy anywhere (looking at you, Steam Deck users). This should also improve load times due to the previous server dependency.

This will cause a delay in releasing PvP, so it won't be available straight at launch as that has to be online, and we need to make sure all works as intended. PvP is still on the roadmap coming soon!

These 2 others are some big improvements we've been keeping a secret, but we can give you a sneak peek, since we are delaying the launch.

[h3]Enhanced NPC Portraits [/h3]
Our beloved characters now come to life with richer, more detailed portraits, adding depth and personality to your interactions with them.

Doesn't Jeejee look much more expressive? And she is not the only one. Wait until you finally see Dar's face.


[h3]Improved Porble Growth Stats Display[/h3]
We've revamped the way Porble growth statistics are presented, offering clearer insights into your creatures' development and strengths as they level up and evolve.


He might have a shy personality, but look at those shiny stats


[h2]Why Not Update Post-Launch?[/h2]

While we could have proceeded with the original launch date and introduced these and other improvements in subsequent updates, we know that you deserve the best experience from day one. Taking this additional time allows us to integrate these improvements and test them properly, making sure you get the best experience for the adventure that awaits you at launch and not a few days later.

We know that delays can be annoying and frustrating, and we sincerely believe this is the best choice. Your patience and support mean the world to us, and we're committed to making Portal Fantasy worth the wait, instead of rushing the launch.

We can't wait for you to experience the world of Pyli on April 16th!



Thank you for reading this development diary for Portal Fantasy. If you are interested, please add the game to your wishlist on STEAM!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464460/Portal_Fantasy

Greeting Portal Wanderers!

It’s been an amazing ride over the past year with you guys playing the Portal Fantasy demo — and we’ve loved seeing so many of you jump in, explore the Kingdom of Pyli, capture creatures, and help shape the game’s development with your feedback. 💖

But in the same you dispel Porbles at the fusion altar, so we must dispel the demo before the full launch on the 3rd of April.
The demo will only be available until this weekend, as we begin final preparations for the full launch! If you haven’t played it yet, now’s your last chance to dive in and get a feel for the world before the portals close (for now).



Will your progress be carried on to the full version? Great question! Over the past year, we’ve made significant improvements to game balance, quest progression, and overall consistency across the game. Because of these major changes, progress made in the demo won’t carry over to the full version as it would break the game for the majority of you. We know that’s a bummer for some — but it’s all in service of making Portal Fantasy the best it can be.
We originally were hoping to be able to keep it but realized that with over 200.000 players it would be impossible to ensure every game would be perfect.

But wait! There’s good news. To thank everyone who supported us during the demo period, all demo players will receive a special Jellyfish Familiar when the full game launches! It’s our little way of saying: you were here from the beginning, and that means the world to us (and to JeeJee as well). 💙

And if you have any redeem codes worry not, your Toadshoom suits and capybara can be redeemed again in the full version.

No Demo Next Week, But... Big Things Ahead!

Next week may feel a little quiet without the demo, but don’t worry — we’re not going anywhere. In fact, we’re gearing up to share something very exciting: our brand-new trailer and our roadmap for Portal Fantasy future updates. Stay tuned — it’s almost time to open the next set of portals and discover new porbles, quests and biomes. 🔮

Thanks for being part of the journey so far! You fuel us to create this game


PS - don't tell anyone but here is a quick sneak peek of part of the trailer.




Thank you for reading this development diary for Portal Fantasy. If you are interested, please add the game to your wishlist on STEAM!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464460/Portal_Fantasy

Portal Fantasy is participating in February's Steam NextFest starting February 24th! To celebrate we've got lots of limited-time rewards to say thank you as we prepare for launch coming very soon.





February 17th until March 3rd!

Watch streamers on Twitch to earn these awesome rewards! Rewards earned will give you codes to redeem at launch. News about launch coming soon, we promise.

• 1 hour - Earn 5x Tasty Potions and 5x 100% Capture Scrolls
  
• 3 hours - Earn a Toadshroom outfit
  
• 6 hours - Earn a Capybara with Yuzu familiar
  

We've updated the demo for NextFest to make it a bit snappier and smoother. As a thank you for playing the demo during NextFest, everyone who participates will receive a Jellyfish familiar.



We've got a lot of exciting news coming soon, so stay tuned for more updates!

In the town of Valeria on Halloween night,
Skeletons dance under pale moonlight.
Ghostly whispers and eerie cheer,
For Valeria’s haunting is finally here.



The last few hours of our mini pet giveaway quest so you don't want to miss it or it will be gone



So what are you waiting for? Hop on to that quest and grab your free limited mini pet before it is gone forever

For more info check the event post - https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2464460/view/4444582998026748135

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Thank you for reading this development diary for Portal Fantasy. We will keep them until the game is finished, and if you are interested, please add the game to your wishlist on STEAM!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2464460/Portal_Fantasy