Telegraphist 1920: Beats of War News

[h3]Welcome, Telegraphists![/h3]
Just like we hinted before – a new demo update is dropping on April 28, and it’s rolling out with the Wargames Fest!


[h2]Wargames Fest (April 28th - May 5th)[/h2]
That's right! Starting from April 28 at 10 AM PT, you’ll be able to check out a curated selection of war-themed games—including ours! At the start of event, we'll also share a new demo with you. Speaking of which...

[h2]Demo Update (ver. 0.18)[/h2]
Here’s what’s packed in the new update:

• Boss Level - A brand-new level type featuring an intense, original track composed just for this fight.
  
• Lviv Citadel HQ - A fresh location added to both the Hub and gameplay, featured in the first three levels.
  
• Morse Code Training - Ever tried Monkeytype? Now imagine that... with Morse code! Type out sentences under time pressure in this new minigame!
  
• Room Customization - Collect items throughout the demo and decorate your telegraphist’s quarters. Enter customization mode via the cardboard box in the Hub.
  
• Immersive Level Finish - Get your rank stamped by none other than Sergeant Feliks himself.
  
• New Cutscenes

... and more surprises!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars – April 28 is the T-day!
Get it? 'Cause Telegraphist and Day… combined… gives you - ahh, never mind 😅

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[h2]Welcome, Telegraphists![/h2]
Today, we bring you something special: the announcement of our new demo! But first, let’s dive into the latest changes and improvements in the game.

[h2]🏆 New Level Ending Screen[/h2]


As you can see in the GIF above, we’ve streamlined the ranking system, reducing the number of ranks to just 5 for better clarity. And yes, we’re still tweaking the design, so “1” won’t look like “I” in the final version!

[h2]🌍 New location - WW1 Trenches[/h2]

In the early levels of the full game, you’ll be sending messages from within the trenches. While your placement may seem secure, this is the frontline - stay alert, as enemy forces can breach at any moment!

[h2]🎥 3D Cutscene - Siberia[/h2]

As mentioned in previous devlogs, we’re working on 3D pre-rendered cutscenes, which will seamlessly integrate into our game’s hand-painted visual style. Here's one scene from the first one placed in the Siberia location.

[h2]⚠️ New Demo - 28.04[/h2]
[h3]What’s New?[/h3]
✔ Lviv Citadel HQ with fresh gameplay graphics.
✔ Room Customization - decorate your space with collectibles.
✔ Revamped Level Ending Screen.
✔ Hub Minigames.
✔ Boss Level.
✔ ... and more surprises!

Mark your calendars - April 28th is when our new content update drops for the demo!

[h2]GDC 2025 Recap[/h2]

We showcased Telegraphist 1920 at GDC 2025! It was an incredible experience meeting the lead developer of Rhythm Doctor and the creators of a unique narrative rhythm game with psychedelic twist called Beat, Heart, Beat! Check out their demo!

We also had great discussion about the evolution of narrative rhythm games, tracing back to classics like PaRappa the Rapper. Maybe in the future, we'll host our own narrative-driven rhythm game event, who knows ;)

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[h3]Previous Update[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/games/2584510/announcements/detail/588387954308678270

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[h3]Dear Telegraphists![/h3]
March has arrived, and so has a new devlog from the Telegraphist departament!

We're planning to release new Demo Update this May, featuring some of the exciting things we’ve been working on. Not everything will be included, though. There’s still plenty more to come in the full version, and yes, we’ll be revealing the release date soon... but you didn’t hear it from us! 🤫

Today, we're thrilled to share another core gameplay mechanic that’s been part of our vision from day one...

[h2]Room Customization[/h2]
You can now earn the honor to decorate your telegraphist's room with authentic historical items! Each item comes with its own rarity, determined by how you can unlock it. Some will require you to finish level with highest rank, some may require you to beat the level on Mastery mode. We're also working on displaying historical backstory for each collectible!



It's the same feature that we teased earlier in our short video (and yes, we're still against the NFTs or microtransactions):
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]Next Stop: Warsaw Train Station[/h2]
We’ve been hard at work on a new location: the Warsaw Train Station. This is where your journey will lead after arriving from Lviv at the crack of dawn.

Here, you’ll also meet a new character: Romek, a mischievous little hooligan. Beware though, Romek has a nasty habit of robbing your collectibles if you lose a bet. Better to keep your eyes on him! 👀



[h2]Lviv Hub[/h2]
We mentioned Lviv HQ in our previous Steam devlog. We're proud to present you that we completed integration of it to the gameplay! It will appear in the May version so stay tuned! ;)

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[h3]Dear telegraphists![/h3]
We've been deep in the trenches to show you some of new ACT II that will be within the game, along with Lviv location. Additionally, we were working on 3D cutscenes and the frozen exile of Siberia… Let’s break it all down!

[h2]Welcome to Lviv (ACT II)[/h2]
Warsaw Citadel (which is currently in Demo) was just the beginning! In ACT II, you step into Lviv Polytechnic, sending Morse code messages from a tenement flat deep inside the Lviv city.


Why Lviv? This was the launch point for the 1920 Kiev Offensive, a key moment in history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiev_offensive_(1920)


🎥 Want a deeper dive? Watch our YouTube short:
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[h2]Pre-Rendered 3D Cutscenes – March to Siberia[/h2]
Take a first look at Siberia, a brutal exile destination for prisoners, inspired by the 1866 painting "March to Siberia" by Artur Grottger.



Artur Grottger, "March to Siberia", 1866, photo: Muzeum Wojska Polskiego in Warsaw

[h2]Telegraphist 1920 at PGC London[/h2]
We took Telegraphist 1920 across the sea to PG Connects London - and the UK gamers loved it!

We met with various publishers and the future Nintendo Switch port looks promising! 👀



Also - Did you see our recent full Steam Deck support update?
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2584510/view/529835367727104449

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[h2]New Demo[/h2]
New demo is coming Tomorrow (Friday) at 7 PM GMT.

We have worked on so many features that we think you will be very happy with the progress!

New features include: Mastery System, New Animations, New Optional Tutorials, Full Controller and Steam Deck Support, New iteration of UI/UX and much more!

[h2]Full Controller and Steam Deck Support[/h2]
(Including haptics and vibrations!)

You can now play the demo with any controller and complete it from start to finish (only the Level Editor remains unsupported!).

(Oh mighty Valve, please add us to your manual queue for Steam Deck Verified! 🙏)

[h2]New Animations[/h2]
Feel much more dynamic during sudden events, such as reparing the telegraph or changing frequency.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h2]RPG Mastery System[/h2]
Recently, we were designing a system that would reward player for learning Morse code and at the same time satisfy rhythm players. Here's what we've come up with...

Based on how many times you tapped properly Morse letters you now gain levels for each of them. You can track the experience points (XP) in the Hub:



Here you can see example of Mastery level in action:

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(Also: there will be English translation under Morse code text, if you can read fast enough!)

As you can see this system could be a great foundation for learning Morse code and at the same time increase difficulty level.

Just imagine other campaigns made by community trying to convey own messages, tell story with it. Level Editor is already finished to make custom levels, but we will definitely focus on more content for players and Steam Workshop integrity in the near future.

REMEMBER. TOMORROW. AT 7 PM GMT. NEW UPDATE FOR TELEGRAPHIST 1920 DEMO

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2613430/Telegraphist_1920_Beats_of_War_Demo/

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