Be My Horde News

[h2]Hello, minions![/h2]

We're super busy at PAX East in Boston. Yesterday we had so many players willing to try the Be My Horde demo. Today, we expect even more of them.

But in a meantime, we promised you another devlog, and we are about to keep that promise. The new video is now live on our YouTube channel! This time, we take you back to the very beginnings of the project, talking about the first prototypes and our main inspirations. We also address the elephant in the room and talk about similarities between our game and Vampire Survivors. So, grab some snacks and dive deep into the development world of Be My Horde with us. Moriana is waiting!

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Praise be Moriana!
The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/

[h2]Hello, minions![/h2]

What a week we've had (and it's far from over for us)! For the past few days, we've been working hard to deliver the awaited DEMO UPDATE, and at the same time, we've been preparing for PAX East in Boston. And today's the day. We're thrilled to let you know that a new version of the demo is AVAILABLE NOW on Steam, and the mentioned event has just started.

So, if by any chance you're in Boston right now, make sure to visit us at the Games from Poland booth to have a chat with us and test the updated demo! But if you don't have the opportunity, don't worry; you can always reach us on our Discord server and play the demo no matter where you are (as long as you have your PC, laptop, or Steam Deck with you, of course). So, what have we added to the game?

[h2]NEW UNITS[/h2]

We present completely new characters you can recruit to your army of the undead. In the end - the more, the merrier, wouldn’t you agree? And each one of them is unique in their own way.



Priest is the first-ever HEALING UNIT in Be My Horde. By adding him to your horde, you provide your minions with longer life… we mean, unlife… They increase your warriors' afterlife existence, that's what we wanted to say! It's smart to get some of them as quickly as possible, so the next enemy waves won’t thin out your army too much.

Sheep is a rare unit, but it's really a special one. By resurrecting a sheep and adding it to your horde, you give yourself… a bomb. Because our sweet and wooly friend CAN'T attack the foes directly, but when it dies, it goes with a blast causing an explosion that can take the life of a few opponents. So, use this animal wisely!



[h2]NEW EVENTS[/h2]

Until now, you could play the demo for 10-11 minutes, with skilled players reaching maybe the 12-13 minute mark. Now, with new units, we've also added new events and rebalanced the demo in total, giving you the opportunity to survive even 14, 15… maybe 16 minutes! Much more is happening in the game, so even if you already had the opportunity to play the Be My Horde demo, be sure to give it one more shot.

Of course, even with the new additions, the demo is just a glimpse of what we're preparing for you. And we're not talking only about the next units or events. I'm talking about completely new features and abilities, so stay tuned for more info.

For now, we're going to keep an eye on our booth at PAX East and spread the cult of Moriana among unbelievers. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Praise be Moriana!
The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/

How are you, minions? We hope everything is going well and that you have enough time for your favorite games (and for delivering Moriana new bodies… I mean, servants). We’re doing great, working hard to soon show you some new cool stuff regarding Be My Horde. Because we want to be transparent with you and show you some of the development process, let's make a small summary of what’s going on at the moment. We’re the Horde together, so we don’t want to keep any secrets from you.

[h2]DEMO[/h2]

Starting with the small things, as you’ve probably already noticed, we decided to leave the demo available for longer. We see that there are still people willing to try it and share feedback with us, so hey, who are we to deny you this opportunity! We’re pleased that the number of Moriana worshippers is increasing. We’re even planning some bigger updates for the demo in the future to introduce new features and improvements, so stay tuned. We hope to share more info in March!



[h2]DEVLOG[/h2]

We’re working on another video devlog as we speak. The first one was focused on Moriana herself and her design - what inspired us to create such a villainous, but at the same time intriguing, seductive necromancer lich? How has she changed during the development process? If you missed it, be sure to watch it below.
We had to make such a video in the first place because Moriana was...encouraging us to do so. The vanishing of our families has nothing to do with it.

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The next video will focus on the design aspects of the game, and we will take you on a journey even further into the past to show you the very beginnings of the project. Also, we will address the elephant in the room - why shouldn't people see Be My Horde as another Vampire Survivors clone? Hopefully, we will publish a new devlog in one to two weeks. Keep your eyes open and don’t miss it!

[h2]PAX EAST[/h2]

If you asked us what the most exciting thing in the world is, we would say it's Moriana when she burns villages and raises her massive hordes. But the second place on the list is taken by gaming events, and we’re thrilled to attend one such event! On March 21st-24th, we will be present in Boston at PAX East! So, if you have a chance to be there, be sure to find our exhibition, have a small talk with us, and also try the updated Be My Horde demo.

[h2]BEHIND THE SCENES[/h2]



In the upcoming weeks, we hope to share more behind-the-scenes stuff to show you the development process. Of course, there’s no reason to make a Steam announcement for every screenshot, GIF, or clip. So we encourage you to follow us on X and Instagram, but foremost to join our Discord server, where we’re going to regularly show you what we’re working on. Besides, it’s also the best way to stay in contact with us.

That’s it for now. Stay tuned for the upcoming devlog and the demo update!

Praise be Moriana!
The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/

Yesterday, we've decided to extend the availability of the Be My Horde demo and today we also rolled out an update for it, addressing various issues and implementing improvements to enhance the user experience! While no new content has been added, we’ve wanted to properly polish the demo with meticulous care. Below, you'll find the patch notes:

[h2]Changes:[/h2]
💀 Improved the music track by adding additional instruments.
💀 Added fullscreen, resolution, and VSync options.
💀 Increased Horsemen Health Points and mass.
💀 Changed the cursor to hide when inactive for 3 seconds during gameplay.
💀 Added background image to pause menu.
💀 Improved combo boxes.

[h2]Fixes:[/h2]
💀 Resurrection has been adjusted to prevent unexpected target switching during casting.
💀 Disabled pause during dialogues.
💀 Controller disconnection no longer results in gameplay issues on the keyboard.
💀 Controller functionality will now gracefully deactivate when the application loses focus.
💀 Fixed the issue where longer button presses would cause menu flickering.
💀 Fixed the issue that caused resurrection to continue casting after opening the pause menu.
💀 Fixed the issue that caused low health warnings to not get removed by health regeneration.
💀 Removed black bars appearing on ultrawide monitors while in windowed mode.
💀 Removed the default outline in the user interface.

PRAISE BE MORIANA!
The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/

Steam Next Fest may be over soon, but it doesn’t mean the fun needs to end as well. We have exciting news to share with you. Moriana herself has reached out to express her delight in spending time with you all - decimating armies of valiant knights, amassing legions of the undead, and generally reveling in the mayhem. Inspired by her enthusiasm, we've decided to EXTEND THE AVAILABILITY OF THE BE MY HORDE DEMO by one week! We hope this extension will provide more players with the opportunity to experience the game. But that's not all… We have one more important announcement.

[h2]CHANGING THE LAUNCH DATE[/h2]

Your feedback on Be My Horde has been invaluable, and we sincerely appreciate your support in helping us shape the game into the best possible experience! The insights gained from the demo have been instrumental, and we've carefully considered your suggestions for enhancements and adjustments. We see that you want much more from Be My Horde. Thus, recognizing the immense potential of this title, we've decided to expand upon the concept and transform it into a bigger project than initially planned.



After a long discussion, we've concluded that postponing the Early Access launch by several months is the best course of action. This extension will provide us with the necessary time to further develop and refine the game, ensuring it realizes its full potential without the constraints of unnecessary time pressure. We are committed to delivering a truly exceptional gaming experience, and we will announce the exact launch date as soon as it's finalized.

PS. Please note that the submission deadline for the Horde Contest will conclude with Steam Next Fest at 10:00am (PST) / 7:00pm (CET).

Praise be Moriana!
The Polished Games Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499520/Be_My_Horde/