Write Warz News

[p]Devs play Write Warz[/p]

[p]We’re going live this Friday at 6:00 PM to hang out with the community, talk about the development of Write Warz, and play the game live.[/p][p]During the stream, we’ll cover:[/p]

• [p]How Write Warz evolved from its early ideas into a party-focused experience[/p]
• [p]Design challenges and decisions that shaped the game[/p]
• [p]How different themes and modes came together[/p]
• [p]What it’s like watching real stories spiral during live play[/p]

[p]We’ll also be jumping into gameplay, showcasing some of the more exciting modes, and reacting to the chaos as it unfolds.[/p][p]Whether you’re curious about how Write Warz was made, want to see the game played live, or just want to hang out and watch stories go completely off the rails, we’d love to have you there.[/p][p]
If you want to play with the team or the community come join our Discord and sign up today!

https://discord.com/events/1092866675809996861/1455961926335987762

The stream will be broadcast live on Steam and Twitch.[/p]

[p]This update focuses on reworking Fantasy relics, improving story flow, stabilizing core systems, and polishing the overall experience. Several long-standing issues have been addressed, and we’ve introduced new systems to help stories stay cohesive while still allowing chaos.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Fantasy Relics Rework[/h3][p]Fantasy relics have been redesigned to create stronger decision-making, clearer impact, and more interaction between players.[/p][h3]Quill of Echoes[/h3][p]Old:
Earn extra points for submitting a sentence over 150 characters.[/p][p]New:
If you write the longest sentence in the round, you steal points from the player who wrote the shortest sentence.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Hourglass of Power[/h3][p]Old:
Zap a random player each round. That player loses 5–10 seconds, and you gain that many points.[/p][p]New:
When activated, the target’s timer runs at 2× speed for the rest of the round.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Rune of Prompting[/h3][p]Old:
Gain one extra bonus word each round.[/p][p]New:
Gain three bonus words. Each successfully used bonus word grants a multiplier, following standard bonus word rules.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Lantern of Insight[/h3][p]Old:
Start each round with Good Judgment at 1×.[/p][p]New:
When charged, the round timer speeds up and is hidden from all players except you.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Eye of the Arbiter[/h3][p]Old:
On odd rounds, see which entry belongs to the top player in the voting round.[/p][p]New:
On odd rounds, see which entry belongs to all players during the voting round.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Storm Talisman[/h3][p]Old:
On even rounds, zap a player; their writing panel is struck by lightning every 10 seconds, locking it for 2 seconds.[/p][p]New:
On even rounds, zap a player to scramble their keyboard for 3 seconds and disable backspace for the entire round.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]New Plot-Bot System[/h3][p]A new “Plot-Bot” system has been added as a story assistant. Plot-Bot reviews important story details and prompts players to reuse key characters, locations, or events for bonus points. This system is designed to help stories remain coherent while still allowing creative escalation.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Additional Major Updates[/h3]

• [p]Every edition now has a unique in-game cutout[/p]
• [p]Patch notes are now accessible from the Main Menu[/p]
• [p]Fixed the Sci-Fi Crew Point system always failing missions[/p]
• [p]Fixed Apocalypse theme disconnect/reconnect issues[/p]
• [p]Bots now generate sentences that better match the overall tone and direction of the current story[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]MEDIUM CHANGES[/h2]

• [p]Clients are now notified when the host changes the number of players[/p]
• [p]Fixed a lag spike occurring at the start of games[/p]
• [p]Fixed text-to-speech inconsistencies[/p]
• [p]Fixed clients being able to vote during Twitch vote counting[/p]
• [p]Reconnecting no longer breaks skipping the Intermission[/p]
• [p]Themes can now be switched directly in the lobby without returning to the main menu[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]SMALL CHANGES[/h2]

• [p]Fixed curtain transition inconsistencies[/p]
• [p]Fixed round announcement VFX inconsistencies[/p]
• [p]Fixed cannon VFX inconsistencies[/p]
• [p]Fixed numpad Enter inconsistencies[/p]
• [p]Added a warning when creating a Twitch game without a valid username[/p]
• [p]Word Poker quality-of-life improvements[/p]
• [p]Marketplace visual updates[/p]
• [p]Added Steam offline detection to prevent infinite loading[/p]
• [p]Scriptorium art updates[/p]

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Also a reminder that this Friday at 6pm EST we will be hosting a Dev playthrough. Watch our team write some terrible stories and laugh while we do it. We will also have some members dedicated to playing with the community as well.

So make sure to sign up on our discord and join us for a night you might want to forget. X-0

https://discord.com/events/1092866675809996861/1455961926335987762[/p][hr][/hr][p]This update is part of our ongoing effort to improve pacing, clarity, and stability while continuing to expand the ways players can interact with and influence the story. Feedback from live games and streams directly informed many of these changes, and we’ll continue refining the experience as development moves forward.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]STEAM WINTER SALE IS GOING LIVE TOMORROW 12/18/25![/p][p]Write Warz is part of the Steam Winter Sale, and our biggest deals ever are available now.[/p][p]The game is FREE to play, and for a limited time you can grab optional extras at 50% OFF — the lowest prices we’ve ever offered.[/p][p]What’s on sale:[/p]

• [p]Western Theme Bundle — 50% OFF[/p]
• [p]Cheer & Fear (Holiday) Skin Bundle — 50% OFF[/p]

[p]If you’ve ever thought about picking these up, this is the best time to do it.[/p][p]Purchasing extras helps support Write Warz and allows us to keep the game free for everyone.
Totally optional — just more fun ways to add chaos and flavor to your stories.[/p][p]This is the perfect excuse to:[/p]

• [p]Gather your friends[/p]
• [p]Start a game night[/p]
• [p]Let the story spiral[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for playing, sharing stories, and being part of the Write Warz community. We can’t wait to see what chaos you create during the sale.[/p][p]— The Write Warz Team[/p]

[h2]WRITE WARZ 2.00.00 — PARTY TIME UPDATE[/h2][p]The biggest Write Warz update EVER is LIVE!
New themes, new features, new polish, and our wildest mini-game yet. Let’s party![/p][hr][/hr][h2]New Voice Lines & Gameplay Improvements[/h2][p]We’ve added dozens of new narrator lines to keep the energy flowing during both writing and voting.
Plus:[/p]

• [p]Longer writing time across all modes[/p]
• [p]Extra Time mode gives you even more time if your group likes longer stories[/p]
• [p]Character abilities temporarily disabled We are back to the drawing board with these to make sure they are fun and fitting to our new party game model so stay tuned![/p]
• [p]Smoother splash screen transitions[/p]
• [p]Updated credits (thank you to everyone who helped!)[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Voting Overhaul — Bigger, Better, Funnier[/h2][p]Voting has gotten a complete makeover:[/p]

• [p]Brand new layout with bigger buttons and clean readability[/p]
• [p]You can now change your vote anytime before the round locks[/p]
• [p]NEW TTS Voting Mode (on by default!)[/p]
  • [p]Sentences are read aloud using our new state of the art Text-To-Speech system[/p]
  • [p]Voting options appear one by one with narration[/p]
  • [p]A short countdown lets you lock in your choice[/p]

[p]The result? Faster, clearer, and way more hilarious moments.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Menus & UI — A Total Glow-Up[/h2][p]Everything outside the game has been upgraded too:[/p]

• [p]Brand new escape menu art[/p]
• [p]New dedicated TTS volume slider[/p]
• [p]New Theme Selector — each theme is shown clearly with previews[/p]
• [p]New Game Settings page with cleaner controls[/p]
• [p]New Lobby Screen featuring in-lobby tutorials for every theme[/p]

[p]It’s never been easier to jump in.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Marketplace — Now Open for Business![/h2][p]We’re transitioning to bundle-based content instead of individual item purchases.
That means more value, cleaner choices, and themed collections.[/p][h3]NEW: Wild West Bundle — $4.99[/h3][p]Unlocks our brand new Wild West Theme, plus:[/p]

• [p]Western font[/p]
• [p]Western color pack[/p]
• [p]Exclusive Vixen Skin[/p]

[p][/p][p]🔥 This theme has our BEST mini-game yet: LEXICON POKER!
🔥 Only the host needs to own it for everyone to play![/p][h3]NEW: Cheer & Fear Bundle - $2.99[/h3][p]Includes:[/p]

• [p]Christmas Bumbly skin[/p]
• [p]Krampus Valthrax skin[/p]
• [p]Two new seasonal font colors[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]FOUR Brand New Themes (3 Free!)[/h2][p]Each theme has its own mechanics, events, and writing twists.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]

[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Bug Fixes & Polish[/h2]

• [p]Tons of UI tweaks[/p]
• [p]Stability improvements[/p]
• [p]Faster transitions[/p]
• [p]General quality-of-life upgrades[/p]
• [p]Smoother animations and cleaned-up audio timing[/p]

[p]Basically… the whole game is better now.[/p][hr][/hr][p]
Let us know how we did! Tell your friends and join our Discord today - We want to hear from you!
www.discord.gg/writewarz
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