Only Climb: Better Together News

[p]Hello everyone!
We’ve just released Early Access to the upcoming update.
At the moment, only part of the new gameplay features is available — the new map Skyway is not yet included, but you can already test the update right now.
[/p][h2]How to Get Access,[/h2]

1. [p]Open your Steam Library,[/p]
2. [p]Right–click on the game → Properties → Betas,[/p]
3. [p]Select staging-branch,[/p]

[h2]How to Return to the Current Version,[/h2]

• [p]Simply choose none in the Betas menu.,[/p]

[h2]Important Notes,[/h2]

• [p]This version is still in development and contains many unfinished features and bugs.,[/p]
• [p]If you encounter any bugs, please report them on our forum — we really appreciate your feedback!,[/p]
• [p]If you face issues with launching the game or its functionality, feel free to write to us on the forum or in the developer chat. We’ll do our best to help you quickly.,[/p]

[p]Thank you for testing and supporting the project![/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]We are thrilled to share some exciting news: today, our beloved game Only Climb: Better Together turns two years old! Over these two years, we’ve watched together as players from all over the world fall in love with the game, eagerly await each update, conquer new thrilling and challenging maps, and return time and again to familiar tracks to beat their personal records.[/p][p]We are sincerely grateful to each of you for your support, warmth, and love for our game. It’s truly a joy to be part of the big, friendly Only Climb family that has united us for two years. We promise to keep improving the game, making it better, more engaging, and more diverse with each passing year.[/p][p]We’re also excited to announce that a beta branch for a new update will open soon! Everyone interested can switch to it and fully test the latest additions. We’ll keep you updated on all events and news.[/p][h3]Happy birthday, Only Climb: Better Together![/h3][p][/p][p]With respect and gratitude,[/p][p]The Exbyte Studios Development Team[/p]

The Only Climb: Better Together development team is pleased to announce the start of work on one of the key features that will significantly expand the game’s possibilities – the custom map editor. This tool will allow the community to independently create unique climbing routes, share them via the Workshop platform, and organize gaming sessions using their own creations.

• Map Creation: Players will be able to design routes of any complexity, using a wide range of tools to bring their ideas to life – from massive towering structures to intricate obstacles.
  
  
  
  
• Workshop Integration: Completed maps can be published in the Workshop, giving other users the opportunity to download, rate, and test them.
  
  
  
  
• Support for Co-op Play: A feature will be added to create gaming sessions using custom maps, opening new horizons for cooperative and competitive interaction.
  

At the moment, the team is focused on developing an intuitive interface and functional tools for the editor to ensure ease of use and a high level of creative freedom. We are actively testing the system and refining its key components to deliver a stable and high-quality product to you in the future.



New Skyway Map: A unique route with breathtaking views and fresh challenges for height enthusiasts.



New DLCs: Additional content packs that will enhance your gaming experience.



Collectible Cards: Exclusive digital items for your collection, available as part of the update.

Inventory Items: New customization elements that will let you stand out among other climbers.

We will keep you updated on the development progress and inform you about the next stages in upcoming announcements. We invite you to share your suggestions and ideas regarding the editor and new content through our official communication channels – your feedback plays a vital role in improving the project.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

The Only Climb Development Team

Major Update: Only Climb: Better Together

The Skyway map is still in development, and we’re constantly refining its features. Here’s a sneak peek at the key additions coming in the next update.


A brand-new, thrilling location is being introduced, packed with exciting gameplay mechanics.


No more completing the map in one go! You’ll be able to return to checkpoints during gameplay and still earn the achievement at the end. This mode can be enabled when creating a lobby.


The zipline allows you to explore alternate routes by gliding along cable paths.

NPC Opponents — Face new enemies that will try to knock you off the course.
Glass Panels — A fresh type of obstacle to challenge your climb.
Fire Traps — Fire becomes your new foe, pushing you in unpredictable directions.

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Hello! This is the Exbyte Studios team! After a long period of silence, we’ve received a lot of questions about the new map and its release date. When we started developing the Astrolift Terminal map, we realized that it didn’t quite align with the concept of Only Climb and could potentially have a negative impact on the gameplay experience. Therefore, at the nearly final stage of development, we decided to abandon that map in favor of a new one. The new map is currently in its final stages of development, and we’ll be able to announce its release date very soon. It will be called SKYWAY!

We've also removed the Discord link from our main page on Steam, but you can still join our Discord server by following this link: Discord Link