Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter News

[h3]Hear Ye, Ratkind![/h3]

A new saga is about to begin… We’re thrilled to announce that Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is officially launching in February 2025! Get ready to take up the mantle of Arlo, son of the Warden of the North, pick up a sharpened battle axe (or broadsword or spear… there are plenty of weapons of choice!) and defend your homeland after the devastating attack by the Dark Wings - an ancient evil from the frozen wastelands beyond.

In our brand new trailer, we’ve unveiled fresh gameplay footage showcasing Arlo’s brutal journey of survival and revenge. The Viking-esque aesthetic of this new story is emphasized by Fever Ray’s haunting 2008 track, ‘If I Had a Heart’ – we think it’s a fitting accompaniment to the harsh and unforgiving world Arlo must navigate through in the game.

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The new release date ensures we can provide the very best experience possible, and we absolutely cannot wait to reveal what’s in store for would-be vikings come early 2025.

[h3]Your Feedback & Next steps[/h3]

We were truly humbled to see so many of you dive into the demo during June’s Steam Next Fest. Your enthusiasm and support means everything to us, and we’ve been listening closely to your feedback. Many of you enjoyed the new gameplay mechanics we introduced, but there was one point that needed a little attention – the weapon sharpening mechanic.

Thanks to your invaluable feedback, we’re making the following adjustments to the game at launch:

• Whetstones will now act more like weapon buffs; when used, they will increase the weapon's damage output for a limited time, similar to the poison mechanic in the original Tails of Iron.
  
• Weapons will no longer dull, resulting in bounce back and the inability to hit enemies. This has been entirely removed.
  
• Managing the ‘health’ of the whetstone is no longer a requirement.
  
• Whetstones are now purchasable at the shop and can also be found in the world and as an enemy drop.
  

We believe these changes will make for a more fluid and enjoyable experience, and we’re incredibly grateful for your input, which has been essential in refining the game. With these improvements, we’re looking forward to bringing you an adventure truly worthy of the Viking sagas of old!

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We are truly humbled to see so many of you play the demo for our upcoming squeak-quel, Tails of Iron 2, during Steam Next Fest. Your ongoing enthusiasm and support mean the absolute world to us.

[h2]Your Feedback Matters![/h2]

The Steam Next Fest was a great opportunity for us to hear your honest thoughts and feedback on our upcoming action-RPG, especially considering the new gameplay mechanics we’ve added, largely based on community responses to the original game. On the whole, we’re delighted to see an overwhelmingly positive reaction, with just one element - the weapon sharpening mechanic - seeming to need a little tweaking based on popular consensus. Having taken on board all of your feedback, we’re pleased to confirm that the whetstone sharpening will receive the following adjustments ahead of the full game’s launch later this year:

• Whetstones will now act more like weapon buffs; when used, they will increase the weapon's damage output for a limited time, similar to the poison mechanic in the original Tails of Iron.
  
• Weapons will no longer dull, resulting in bounce back and the inability to hit enemies. This has been entirely removed.
  
• Managing the ‘health’ of the whetstone is no longer a requirement.
  
• Whetstones are now purchasable at the shop and can also be found in the world and as an enemy drop.
  

We strongly believe these changes significantly improve the weapon sharpening mechanic, providing further accessibility and flexibility in gameplay. We’re truly grateful for your feedback, which has again proven invaluable as we continue to refine the game. And with that in mind…

[h2]Demo Extended![/h2]

Originally, the Tails of Iron 2 demo was only supposed to be live for the duration of Steam Next Fest. However, due to the overwhelming response and to provide more of you with a chance to play, we’re excited to announce the demo period has been extended! This gives you more time to explore, battle, and experience the opening of Arlo’s epic saga of revenge against the devastating Dark Wings.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2473480/Tails_of_Iron_2_Whiskers_of_Winter/


[h2]Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter features:[/h2]

• An expanded campaign of violence and revenge
  Whiskers of Winter’s ‘tail’ of Arlo’s fight against the ferocious Dark Wing Bats is an intense experience, featuring a semi-open RPG world set across six varied biomes to explore, and new animal factions to discover.
  
  
• Challenging combat
  Building upon the series’ trademark hardcore combat, Tails of Iron 2 features enhanced weapons gameplay, including four elemental effects (fire, ice, electricity, and poison) to imbue Arlo’s arsenal with unique abilities to use against foes.
  
  
• Giant Monster Hunting Side Quests
  To tip the balance against the new fanged army of Dark Wing Bats, Arlo can track down and overcome 15 gigantic and challenging beasts to harvest their cadavers for rare upgrade materials.
  
  
• Improved base building
  Construct and upgrade the devastated settlement of Winter’s Edge to gain access to more powerful items from the smithy, tastier meals at the kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more!
  
  
• Day and night system
  Arlo will face different foes depending on the time of day, with more enemy types added as additional monsters are hunted down and vanquished.
  

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[h3]Hear ye, Ratkind![/h3]

We’re thrilled to announce that Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is officially part of Steam Next Fest, meaning you experience the opening of Arlo’s epic saga of revenge against the devastating Dark Wings RIGHT NOW thanks to a limited time demo. Available this week only, answer the call from the devastated walls of Winter’s Edge… before it’s too late!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2473480/Tails_of_Iron_2_Whiskers_of_Winter?snr=2___

[h3]Hear ye, Ratkind![/h3]

We’re thrilled to announce that Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is officially part of Steam Next Fest, meaning you experience the opening of Arlo’s epic saga of revenge against the devastating Dark Wings RIGHT NOW thanks to a limited time demo. Available this week only, answer the call from the devastated walls of Winter’s Edge… before it’s too late!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2473480/Tails_of_Iron_2_Whiskers_of_Winter?snr=2___

[h3]Hear ye, Ratkind! [/h3]
We hope you’re enjoying the Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Steam Next Fest demo! We’ve been reading your comments and feedback, and are thrilled to see so many of you already playing the opening of Arlo’s saga of slaughter and vengeance (remember, available this week only!)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2473480/Tails_of_Iron_2_Whiskers_of_Winter?snr=2___

As premiered during IGN Live, check out our latest video below, in which Jack Bennett, co-founder of OddBugStudios and Lead Designer of Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, burrows deep into the creation of the upcoming ‘squeak-uel’, and what it means for the Tails of Iron franchise.

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Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter features:

- An expanded campaign of violence and revenge Whiskers of Winter’s ‘tail’ of Arlo’s fight against the ferocious Dark Wing Bats is an intense experience, featuring a semi-open RPG world set across six varied biomes to explore, and new animal factions to discover.

- Challenging combat Building upon the series’ trademark hardcore combat, Tails of Iron 2 features enhanced weapons gameplay, including four elemental effects (fire, ice, electricity, and poison) to imbue Arlo’s arsenal with unique abilities to use against foes.

- Giant Monster Hunting Side Quests To tip the balance against the new fanged army of Dark Wing Bats, Arlo can track down and overcome 15 gigantic and challenging beasts to harvest their cadavers for rare upgrade materials.

- Improved base building Construct and upgrade the devastated settlement of Winter’s Edge to gain access to more powerful items from the smithy, tastier meals at the kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more!

- Day and night system Arlo will face different foes depending on the time of day, with more enemy types added as additional monsters are hunted down and vanquished.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2473480/Tails_of_Iron_2_Whiskers_of_Winter/

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