Be My Horde News

[p][/p][h2]Hello, Horde![/h2][p][/p][p]How’s it going? We hope leading your own sinister undead army brings you joy—and maybe even helps you forget real-life troubles, at least for a little while. When we started developing Be My Horde, we wanted it to be challenging, yes, but most of all, we wanted it to be a fun and entertaining game to help players unwind. Looking back now at our beginnings, it feels like we started this project both yesterday and a hundred years ago at the same time.[/p][p][/p][p]And guess what? We’re feeling sentimental today for a reason—Be My Horde launched in Early Access exactly one year ago! Since then, so much has happened that the release almost feels like a different reality. We hoped you’d like the game, but we couldn’t have predicted just how successful it would become. The recent Welcome to Hell update was a game-changer for the Polished Games team, but it all started with that very first domino one year ago.[/p][p][/p][p]One year of Be My Horde in numbers! This success was possible thanks to YOU, dear Horde![/p][p][/p][p]We hope you’ll celebrate this special day with us by slaying innocent peasants, bullying that chubby king, and harvesting the souls of the living... as long as you’re doing it in-game, of course. To make this anniversary even more exciting, we have two announcements to share:[/p][p][/p][h2]TIME TO DRESS UP[/h2][p][/p][p]We all love Moriana, and Moriana loves beautiful clothes. So if we give her a new dress, maybe she’ll love us back... right? Right? Well, even if it doesn't win her affection, we're doing it anyway.[/p][p]Starting today, you’ll find a brand-new Darkness Embracer costume for our cruel necromancess in her wardrobe! Go check it out—after all, it’s important to look your best at a birthday party. Make haste! The skin is available for free ONLY TODAY! From tomorrow, it'll cost you 18,624 souls![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]THE DEVIL DANCE[/h2][p][/p][p]What’s a celebration without a little friendly competition? We're launching a brand-new contest![/p][p]The prize? A wickedly cool merch package, including: [/p][p]💀 a scented candle in a glass cemetery vessel;[/p][p]💀 a sheet of stickers;[/p][p]💀 a mug;[/p][p]💀 a lanyard;[/p][p]💀 a pin;[/p][p]💀 an extra Steam key.[/p][p][/p][h3]HOW TO ENTER:[/h3][p]1. Defeat the Devil on HELL HARD difficulty.[/p][p]2. Post a screenshot of your ending screen with your result in the “The Devil Dance” thread on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/cuNC5tJJDj[/p][p]THREE players with the fastest completion times will be crowned the winners![/p][p][/p][h3]IMPORTANT NOTES:[/h3][p]- Make sure “Send Game Data” is turned on so we can verify all submissions.[/p][p]- The entry deadline is June 30th at 11:59 PM (PST).[/p][p]You can find the full Terms & Conditions HERE.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Without further ado, dive into the competition! The prize is worth the suffering—your minions’ suffering, of course.[/p][p]In the meantime, we’re still analyzing your feedback and planning exciting things for Be My Horde’s future. Our heads are full of ideas, and our hearts are ready to work harder than ever—even if they’re not pumping blood anymore. We are the undead loyal minions, after all.[/p][p]Stay tuned for future updates, and keep sharing your thoughts on the game via the Steam forums, our Discord server, or Steam reviews![/p][p][/p][p]PRAISE BE MORIANA![/p][p]The Polished Games Team[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h2]Fixes:[/h2][p]💀 Fixed the issue with the game not displaying the first save file sometimes;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the music bug in the Kingdom level;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the audio bug in the level selector;[/p][p]💀 If two or more skins are unlocked simultaneously, they won't display on each other anymore;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the issue where a screen fade would stop under certain conditions;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the "Inrease" typo.[/p][p][/p][p]PRAISE BE MORIANA![/p][p]The Polished Games Team[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h2]Changes:[/h2][p]💀 Visual indicators of Enrage and Dark Rebirth have been redesigned;[/p][p]💀 Added perk icons to the achievement pop-ups in the end screen;[/p][p]💀 Added special VFXs to Mages' and Kettles' bodies;[/p][p]💀 Added the "Back" button to the Level Selector screen.[/p][p][/p][h2]Fixes:[/h2][p]💀 Fixed the Devil landing animation collisions;[/p][p]💀 Fixed suddenly disappearing Fire Tornadoes;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the "blood strap" visual bug;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the highlight of the difficulty level in the Level Selector screen;[/p][p]💀 From now on, the "To be continued" screen appears only once after defeating the Devil for the first time;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the units walking backwards sometimes;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the Toggle Necromancy option functionality.[/p][p][/p][p]PRAISE BE MORIANA![/p][p]The Polished Games Team[/p][p] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][h2]Hi, Horde!
[/h2][p]Two weeks... It's only been two weeks since the launch of the “Welcome to Hell” update, but for us, it feels like at least two months. More happened in the last fortnight than in the previous few, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! That said, we’re not stopping here. It’s time to introduce a new update to Be My Horde, and if you’ve read our previous announcements, you might already have an idea of what’s coming. So let’s dive into…[/p][p] [/p][h2]THE “BACK TO NORMAL” UPDATE[/h2][p][/p][p]One of the biggest pieces of feedback we received was about the massive difficulty spike between Kingdom and Hell, and you were absolutely right. We’ve listened, learned, and realized what didn’t work. While the balance will still need fine-tuning in the future, we’re now introducing a new difficulty curve to smooth things out.[/p][p][/p][h3]The former Kingdom becomes Kingdom Normal, and Hell becomes Hell Hard. Bridging the gap are two brand-new difficulty levels: Kingdom Hard and Hell Normal.[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]KINGDOM NORMAL[/h3][p]No changes here — this remains the same level you know and (hopefully) love. It’s still a great entry point for new players to learn how to play Be My Horde, and many of you continue to enjoy it. If you’ve already taken down King Richard, this is familiar territory.[/p][p][/p][h3]HELL NORMAL[/h3][p]We’ve completely rebalanced and reworked the Hell level into one that now resembles Kingdom Normal in progression. The difficulty curve is gentler, making it easier for new players to adjust. You’ll face fewer high-tier units early on, requiring you to build your horde carefully with weaker ones before taking on more formidable foes. Environmental hazards have been toned down (both regular and those triggered by events) to match the new experience.[/p][p][/p][h3]KINGDOM HARD[/h3][p]For those of you who found crushing Richard over and over again lost its charm as it’s too easy, here’s a fresh challenge. This version of Kingdom borrows some elements from Hell — tougher enemies appear early, which can either help you develop your horde quicker or be a huge challenge, depending on your skill. The Kingdom has a new face, and it’s not smiling.[/p][p][/p][h3]HELL HARD[/h3][p]The one that stirred up so much chaos… is now even harder. Yes, we’ve restored the original, brutal “Welcome to Hell” launch experience. It’s a nightmare. A synonym for suffering. A walking abomination that will swallow you whole, chew you up, and spit you out in a blink. Yeah, we’re sick bastards... That said, with the introduction of Hell Normal and Kingdom Hard, you now have more ways to prepare. Practice, experiment, and sharpen your skills before facing this merciless challenge.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]But remember, necromancy adepts: how you play is entirely up to you. Beating the “Hard” levels isn’t required to finish the game. If you’re a new player, both Kingdom Normal and Kingdom Hard are available from the start. Defeat King Richard III Ovine, and you’ll unlock both Hell levels. No achievements or incentives push you to play on harder difficulties — you’re free to experience Be My Horde at your own pace.[/p][p][/p][p]Want a chill time gathering undead buddies and spreading chaos without stress? Stick with Normal. Want to test your limits and maybe suffer a little? Hard is waiting.[/p][p][/p][p]We’d love your thoughts on this new four-tier structure. As mentioned, balance is still a work in progress, but we believe we’re heading in the right direction. All of today’s changes were possible thanks to your fantastic feedback, whether through Steam discussions, reviews, or our Discord server. Keep it coming! You’re helping us shape the best version of Be My Horde.[/p][p][/p][h2]NOT THE END[/h2][p][/p][p]This patch doesn’t just bring two new levels. We’ve also included fixes and minor changes — check out the full patch notes below for all the details![/p][p][/p][h3]Patch notes:[/h3][p][/p][p]Changes:[/p][p]💀 Added two new levels - Hell Normal and Kingdom Hard;[/p][p]💀 Added stairs to the dance floor in the Hell level.[/p][p][/p][p]Fixes:[/p][p]💀 Fixed King Dick jittering after the jump;[/p][p]💀 Fixed the dialogue trigger after defeating King Richard;[/p][p]💀 Improved the Devil Flight attack collision so it doesn't push Moriana or her minions.[/p][p]💀 Fixed out-of-border achievements icons; [/p][p]💀 Fixed weird visual behaviour of the Kingdom starting location;[/p][p]💀 The Undead Brigade perk that summons Imps now displays the correct number of summoned Imps.[/p][p][/p][h2]WHAT’S NEXT?[/h2][p][/p][p]We still plan to push some hotfixes in the next few days if necessary. But we also want to start thinking about the more distant future. We’ve learned a lot from the “Welcome to Hell” launch — even if it was a massive success, we know we made plenty of mistakes while releasing it, and we want to reflect, analyze, and grow from the experience. We see a huge potential in our game, and we don't want to waste it by rushing it - we want to give you a polished (pun very much intended) game! Thanks to your support and feedback, we know we will achieve that.[/p][p][/p][p]After some analysis and internal discussions, we’ll be back with more info about our next steps. One thing we can promise right now: we’re committed to making Be My Horde the best game it can be. We love working on it together with you! It’s such a great adventure, so we want to make it right. [/p][p][/p][p]PRAISE BE MORIANA![/p][p]The Polished Games Team[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h2]Changes:[/h2]
💀 Leveling up in Hell is now faster. The number of levels gained during a single crusade should now be more similar to what's typical in Kingdom;
💀 The final King's enrage phase — during which he becomes nearly unkillable — has been delayed by 1 minute;
💀 Increased the starting radius of Ice Nova and Aura of Decay.
💀 During the Dance with the Devil attack, the safe area on the dance floor now appears closer to Moriana's current position;
💀 New puppy Yuki added to the credits.

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]
💀 Fixed an issue where two Devil voice lines could play at the same time;
💀 Fixed a bug where enemy buffs in Hard mode might not have been applied correctly.

[h3]Level Selector Fixes:[/h3]
💀 The "Back" button now correctly closes the level selector window;
💀 Navigating the level selector no longer resets the previously selected difficulty;
💀 The selector now correctly remembers the last chosen difficulty for each level after completing a crusade;
💀 The game no longer resets the selected difficulty immediately after a level is chosen;
💀 Fixed a bug that allowed selecting Hell difficulty before it was unlocked.

PRAISE BE MORIANA!
The Polished Games Team

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