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πŸ”΄ August Update – Release Date Trailer This Month!

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Welcome Telegraphists![/h2][p]It's August and development continues at full pace, and so does the march of new features, locations and language support for the full game! Here's a glimpse at what's been unfolding behind the curtain.[/p][p][/p][h2]New Gameplay Mechanic: Jamming[/h2][p]We're currently prototyping a tense new gameplay feature: Jamming. In these new levels, you'll have to disrupt Soviet transmissions before they reach enemy ears at the frontline.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New Gameplay Location: Zhytomyr[/h2][p]Introducing our fourth gameplay location: Zhytomyr. Join Senior Telegraphist Feliks Hladny near the Ukrainian frontline, a key position under Soviet attack. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Japanese Localization[/h2][p]We're thrilled to announce that Japanese localization will be available from day one in the full game! We're still working on an update for the demo to include the new localization, which may be available later this year in an Open Beta.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]πŸŽ₯ New Trailer This Month![/h2][p]The art for our release date trailer is officially complete! It's now on the editing table where we're piecing everything together. As a preview of what's to come, here's a still from one of the scenes. Keep an eye on our Discord server for the exclusive announcement![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What's next?[/h2][p]We're finalizing the environment art and will soon be introducing new characters and updating existing ones - each with detailed poses that will change during conversations.[/p][p]And as we speak, we're recording new voicelines with some familiar voices joining the cast. But no spoilers - you'll meet them in-character in Telegraphist 1920: Beats of War :)[/p][p] [/p][h2]πŸ”₯ Add to WishlistπŸ”₯[/h2][p]───────────────────────────────────────────── [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][p][/p][h2]🌐 Join the Community![/h2][p]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][p] [/p][h3]Previous Update[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]More updates soon ~ Godspeed! ❀️[/p]

β˜€οΈ June Update – New Demo This Saturday!

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]Greetings Telegraphists![/h2][p]We've been hard at work refining the upcoming Boss Level we've teased earlier.[/p][p]In this new level, you'll face off against Soviet commander Mikhail Tukhachevsky and his troops marked on tactical map.[/p][p][/p][p]Above, you can also see Polish commander JΓ³zef PiΕ‚sudski and his troops engaging in battle, while borders shift accordingly to the occupied land.[/p][p][/p][h3]New gameplay mechanic - Receiving[/h3][p][/p][p]The new level will also introduce a brand-new gameplay mechanic: Receiving. This will challenge your memory skills to listen carefully and repeat incoming Morse code messages.[/p][p][/p][h3]πŸ”₯ New Demo Update - v. 0.19 πŸ”₯[/h3][p]After extensive improvements and bug-fixes, we're excited to announce that the Boss Level is confirmed to drop on June 28th (this Saturday) at 10 AM PT![/p][p][/p][h3]A Glimpse into the Full Game: Warsaw Citadel Courtyard[/h3][p]We're also excited to share a sneak peek at one of the locations from the full game: the Courtyard of Warsaw Citadel, a perfect place to take a break and feast your eyes on the panorama of Warsaw at night.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Meet the Mastermind: Kowalewski's Office[/h3][p]You might be wondering, who is Kowalewski? Jan Kowalewski was a key historical figure - the man who broke Soviet ciphers and changed the course of the war. In Telegraphist 1920, he will be your mentor, guiding you as you hone your skills to decipher crucial Soviet messages.[/p][p][/p][p]Here's a look at his workplace... a perfect mess for a master codebreaker 😎[/p][p][/p][p]You can read more about the brilliant Jan Kowalewski here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Kowalewski[/p][p][/p][h3]πŸŽ₯ New Trailer Coming Soon![/h3][p]We are currently working on a new trailer in cooperation with the very talented voice actor, Tim Plewman. You may recognize his voice from our previous story trailer:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Here's an exclusive frame from the new trailer we're currently producing behind the scenes:[/p][p][/p][p]This upcoming trailer will officially announce the full game's release date, so keep your eyes peeled! πŸ‘€
We'll be dropping the trailer on our Discord server first. Join our community so you won't miss it![/p][p][/p][h2]πŸ”₯ Wishlist on Steam πŸ”₯[/h2][p]───────────────────────────────────────────── [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][p][/p][h2]🌐 Join the Community![/h2][p]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][p] [/p][h3]Previous Update[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]More updates soon ~ Godspeed! ❀️[/p]

πŸ”₯ APRIL 28 – NEW DEMO LAUNCH (Wargames Fest)



[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 gamesβ€”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 πŸ˜…

[h2]πŸ”₯ Wishlist on Steam πŸ”₯[/h2]
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More updates soon ~ Godspeed! ❀️
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🌸 April Update - New Demo Coming This Month



[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]πŸ† 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 β€œ1” won’t look like β€œI” 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]πŸŽ₯ 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]
βœ” Lviv Citadel HQ with fresh gameplay graphics.
βœ” Room Customization - decorate your space with collectibles.
βœ” Revamped Level Ending Screen.
βœ” Hub Minigames.
βœ” Boss Level.
βœ” ... 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 ;)

[h2]πŸ”₯ Wishlist on Steam πŸ”₯[/h2]
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[h3]Previous Update[/h3]
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More updates soon ~ Godspeed! ❀️

🎨 March Devlog: Inventory System & Room Customization


[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! πŸ‘€



[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! ;)

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

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πŸ‘₯ Join the Community!


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πŸš€ More updates soon - Godspeed! ❀️