Write Warz News

[h2]The Studio Is Growing![/h2][p]
We’ve officially begun building out a new streaming center that will help us bring Write Warz to life in even more exciting ways. Expect live matches, developer streams, special events, and chaos-fueled storytelling like never before. Here’s a sneak peek of construction progress!

[/p][h2]Bumbly’s Rockin’ Adventure – Limited Time Mode[/h2][p]
Our new seasonal event is unlike anything you’ve played. Imagine Mad Libs meets Guitar Hero meets multiplayer improv... and you’re close.[/p][p][/p][h3]The Madtag System: [/h3][p]Before the game starts, players answer a series of wacky category prompts.

[/p][p]During the round, these tags are inserted into the sentence-writing phase. Then, during voting, those tags get randomly swapped with other players' answers for absolute chaos and hilarity.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Keytar Hero Minigame:[/h3][p]For the first time ever, Write Warz becomes a rhythm game. Time your typing to music, collect multipliers, and unleash your Star Power for extra points in a race to the top.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Rewards:[/h3]

• [p]Exclusive avatar unlock: Bumbly[/p]
• [p]Special cosmetics only available during this event[/p]
• [p]Limited-time titles, colors, and badges[/p]

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[/h3][h3]UI/UX Overhaul in Progress[/h3][p]New designs for:[/p]

• [p]The Scriptorium[/p]
• [p]The Store[/p]
• [p]The Writing Pass[/p]

[p]These will make navigating, customizing, and progressing in the game feel better than ever.[/p][p][/p][h3]
Twitch Integration Is Live (But in Testing!)[/h3][p]We’ve completed our Twitch voting mode! Streamers can invite their audience to vote for sentences live in their games. We’re currently testing this with a few creators—if you want to be part of that test, drop us a line in the comments or join the Discord www.discord.gg/writewarz[/p][p][/p][p]On the Horizon[/p]

• [p]Character Ability Overhaul:
  We’re working on making every avatar's ability feel strategic, impactful, and unique to their personality and theme.[/p]
• [p]Season 1 – Elves vs Samurai - Fantasy: [/p][p]Our brand new season lands in about two months, alongside the official Write Warz launch out of Early Access![/p]

[p][/p][p]Thanks for all the support, feedback, and wild stories you’ve helped us create so far. Have a fun and safe 4th of July—and stay tuned, the next few weeks are going to be explosive in the best way.[/p][p]– The Boltz Entertainment Team[/p]

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[/p][h3]Write Warz v01.03.00 is here – and it’s a BIG one.[/h3][p]
[/p][h2]Bonus Word System Overhaul[/h2][p]
We’ve completely redesigned how bonus words work to make it easier and more rewarding. Now, every bonus word is worth +15 points by default (excluding Plot Point events or Pirate Contracts). No more protected boxes, no more guesswork. This lays the foundation for a much bigger bonus system overhaul next patch.
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[/p][h2]Vixen Rework[/h2][p]
We’ve reworked how Vixen’s ability triggers. Instead of destroying bonus boxes before a round (which made prediction and protection tricky), her arrow now strikes **during the writing round**. It’s smoother, cleaner, and gives players a fairer shot.
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[/p][h2]Plot Point UI Upgrades[/h2][p]
- Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb now has a new sprite and panel that rises in from the side.
- Moonlit Inspiration has been visually refreshed.
- Mysterious Stranger now appears on the right side for clarity and consistency.
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[/p][h2]Rum Function Update[/h2][p]
We’ve adjusted how Rum works! Now it "rummifies" one random bonus word in your list. That word becomes trickier to use—but nets a slightly higher reward if you pull it off. This is a precursor to a full Rum system overhaul coming soon.
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[/p][h2]Bot AI is Now Remote[/h2][p]
All AI bots are now hosted server-side! This:
- Reduces load on your machine
- Speeds up generation
- Shrinks the game size dramatically (see backend notes below)

This is phase 1 of a smarter, more optimized AI experience.
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[/p][h2]Art & Audio[/h2][p]
- Updated epilepsy warning screen art
- New horror intermission track added
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[/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][p]
- Added missing credits to character variants
- Fixed typo in the Ethereal Character Icon
- Bonus words now highlight properly in finished stories
- Fixed "Are You Sure?" prompt occasionally sticking in Round Robin
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[/p][h2]Backend & Performance[/h2][p]
- Game size reduced from ~10GB to ~2GB (!!)
- Massive refactor of our Theme System to allow faster new theme rollouts
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[/p][h2]What’s Coming Next?[/h2][h3]Bonus Word Multipliers – Part 2 of the Overhaul[/h3][p]
Next update will add a **multiplier system** to bonus words! If you use multiple prompted words and win the round, you’ll unlock a compounding bonus (up to 3x). Bonus words are about to get strategic.
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[/p][h3]New Limited Time Mode: Bumbly’s Rockin’ Adventure[/h3][p]
If Mad Libs, Write Warz, and Guitar Hero had a baby... it would look weird—but it would play like this. Coming soon.
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[/p][h3]Twitch Streamer Mode[/h3][p]
We're integrating Twitch voting! Streamers will soon be able to invite our custom bot into their channel so their audience can vote on story sentences in real-time.
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[/p][h3]Character Ability Overhaul[/h3][p]
Our current character abilities are… fine. But they’re about to get impactful. This overhaul will make abilities feel strategic, game-changing, and worth building your playstyle around.
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[/p][h3]Season 1: Elves vs Samurai[/h3][p]
Our first full theme season is coming. Bigger gameplay changes, fantasy storytelling, and new progression systems await. But first, we’re locking in all our core systems.
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[/p][h3]Marketplace & Season Pass Redesign[/h3][p]
Yes, our current store and pass UI needs love—and it's finally getting it. Three new designs are in the works to completely overhaul the player experience.
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– Boltz Entertainment
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[h2]We have a new plot point for the pirate theme for you all today![/h2]

[h3]NEW PLOT POINT: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH[/h3]

In this brand new plot point, everything plays out normally during the writing phase…
But in the voting phase? That’s where things get different.

Instead of casting your vote as usual, you'll bid your gold on the sentence you think will win.

• If your chosen sentence wins the vote, you’ll earn DOUBLE the gold you wagered.
  
• If it doesn’t… you lose your bet.
  
• Bid a little or a lot—it’s your call.
  

Whether you're a gold-hoarding goblin or a reckless risk-taker, this plot point adds a new layer of strategy to your story round.

Also, next week we plan on releasing our highly anticipated Twitch mode. So if you are a streamer and you want to have your audience interact and play the game with you then you're in luck!



What's your story?
– Boltz Entertainment

Hi Word Warriors!

We have a huge update for you all today!

[h3]NEW GAME MODE: ROUND ROBIN MODE[/h3]

Round Robin Mode is now fully launched and packed with updates based on community feedback!

What is Round Robin Mode?
In this mode, players build a shared story—one sentence at a time. Each player writes a sentence, then passes the story along to someone else. As long as the story is staying active you will continue to get the story back after at least 2 additional sentences have been added to the story.

Here’s how it works:

• You’re dropped into a story mid-flow and asked to continue it with a single sentence.
  
• Story timers range from 4 hours to 1 week—completely randomized.
  
• Once your turn ends, the story continues with a new writer.
  
• When the story ends, all contributors vote on their favorite sentences in categories like Best Sentence, Plot Twist, and Funniest Moment.
  
• Meet Clocky! Our new in-game assistant gives smart writing tips based on where you are in the story (beginning, middle, or end).
  

This mode is perfect for those who want a slower, more collaborative, and low-pressure way to play. Whether you're building tension, tossing in chaos, or closing out an epic tale—Round Robin rewards creativity at every turn.




[h3]NEW PLOT POINT: MYSTERIOUS STRANGER (HORROR THEME)[/h3]

Something sinister has entered the story...

The Mysterious Stranger is a new plot point in the Horror theme, and he’s here to test your luck.

• When he appears, you’ll be offered 3 mysterious words to use in your next sentence.
  
• 2 are safe and offer a bonus if used.
  
• 1 is cursed—choose it, and you’ll lose a chunk of your points.
  
• Use 1 or 2 of the words at your own risk. Choose wisely…
  

[h3]VISUAL & UI IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]

• Updated character art
  
• Adjusted font size for end game credits to prevent text clipping
  
• Changed voting button font for improved readability
  
• Resized Pirate voting buttons to match Horror theme
  
• Updated icons for the mode selector
  
• Readout timing adjusted for smoother pacing across different story lengths
  
• Added slider to adjust main menu music and UI sound effects
  

[h3]BUG FIXES[/h3]

• Fixed fast-forward bug in Readout that skipped directly to the end
  
• Fixed bug where Readout transition occasionally wouldn’t play
  
• Fixed font brightness issue in the writing input field
  
• Fixed grammar mistakes in Horror stock sentences
  
• Fixed tooltip positioning for the Plank in the shop
  
• Fixed layering issue with Cannons and Lost in the Fog
  
• Fixed bug in Morgana’s Pirate challenge that allowed text to overflow the writing box
  
• Fixed bug in Mummy’s Curse where bottom 3 players didn’t see the bonus word box
  
• Updated profanity list
  
• Fixed bug preventing new font colors from updating in the Scriptorium
  
• Removed the Treasure Map plot point from Pirate (being redesigned)
  

[h3]WHAT'S NEXT[/h3]

We're not done yet! Here’s what’s coming soon in upcoming updates:

• Twitch Integration – Let stream viewers vote on sentences live
  
• AI Overhaul – Smarter, funnier, and more context-aware bots
  
• Text-to-Speech – Hear your story come to life, one ridiculous line at a time
  
• A mysterious new Limited Time Mode inspired by Bumbly’s undying love for rock 'n roll 🎸
  

There’s a lot more coming to Write Warz, and we can’t wait for you to be part of the story—one sentence at a time.

– Boltz Entertainment

Greetings storytellers!

This patch includes some community-requested fixes, polish for our base characters, and a small quality-of-life feature for those of you streaming your sessions live. Here's what's new:

New Feature: Story Saver Protections
We’ve added a new Story Saver screen designed to protect sensitive info (like internal paths or usernames) during saving—especially helpful for streamers.

Fixes & Improvements
"I think therefore I am" loading screen quote now properly capitalized. Cogito has spoken.

Timer position fix: Corrected a visual issue where the timer would drift off-center. It now sits pretty, especially during those final countdown moments.

Spellchecker refinement: Reduced overcorrection on possessives (like 's). More polish is coming in future updates.

Visual Touches
Character art touchups: We updated ~80% of the base characters with refined shading and detail. Still more to go, but the core cast is looking better than ever.

Credits update: Added missing artist credits to show love where it's due.

As always, thank you for all your feedback and chaos. We’ll see you—one sentence at a time.

– The Write Warz Team