Promise Mascot Agency News

Absurd Japan-themed delivery sim Promise Mascot Agency just added a whole bunch of grinding, but don't worry, it's the good, Tony Hawk kind of grinding

Promise Mascot Agency was already wonderfully weird when it released back in April, so when I saw that its latest update adds Tony Hawk-style grinding tricks into its bizarro Japanophile delivery sim, my instant reaction was, "Oh yes, of course." If anything, I'm surprised the game launched without the ability to propel your van along a steel road barrier in a glorious shower of sparks. Shame on you, Kaizen Game Works, for not thinking of this sooner!..
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Promise Mascot Agency's new update just made it even weirder, and tougher

Some games really leave you feeling like you're in a fever dream, and Promise Mascot Agency falls perfectly into that category. One of the most random, jarring, yet brilliant open-world RPGs around, it combines all manner of genre influences and surreal character designs to create something totally unique. Now, it's cranking the weirdness up another notch, because thanks to a free update, you can grind your trusty kei truck on rails like you're in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.

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Promise Mascot Agency update adds Tony Hawk-level truck rail grinding I didn't know I needed, and new difficulty modes

Promise Mascot Agency, Kaizen Game Works' thing about running a business that revolves around costumed weirdos, fairly intense menu shuffling and a lot of driving around, has gotten a free update that adds in a host of new features. The ability to grind along rails like Michi's truck's a skateboard, for instance.

Sure, you can already unlock the ability to fly said truck around the spooky Japanese countryside, but come on, if there's something every management game needs, it's tricks from the X Games.

"Prepare to Grind" Update!

[p]Mascot handlers![/p][p][/p][p]We have just released our Prepare to Grind Update for FREE!![/p][p][/p][p]We have added a new truck upgrade that lets you grind on railings (you can find the upgrade fox near the abandoned village)! There are mascot time trials (with difficulty options) for you to complete! New Pinky nails! A lot of new Mascot Support Heroes (including collaborations with hot indie bangers)! Difficulty options! New Kaso-Mart stores! More stuff to buy from Captain Sign! A new "Relax" Dialogue! Lots of bug fixes![/p][p]
Everything we have added can be experienced from in progress/completed game saves, or from a new game.[/p][p]
The full patch notes are below.[/p][p] Thank you everyone who has played the game! Your support means the world to us, and we’re delighted to be able to add some more hotness to the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Patch Notes:[/p][p]Prepare to Grind Update:[/p]

[p]There is now an extra truck upgrade that allows you to grind on rails and train tracks. After unlocking it, jump at a metal fence or train track, and press INTERACT to grind (you can find the upgrade fox near the abandoned village)[/p]
[p]Time Trials have been added. There are ten to complete. Achieving par times unlocks new hero cards. Time Trials are unlocked after speaking to Shiori at the stage outside the agency and recruiting specific mascots. The options menu contains a difficulty setting for the Time Trials[/p]
[p]Difficulty modes have been added. You can change the difficulty when starting a new game and at any time in the Options menu. The difficulty mode only affects sending money to Matriarch Shimazu (this feature unlocks part way through the game)[/p]
[p]Added a lot of new hero cards that can be acquired from Captain Sign, the new Kaso-Mart stores and the new Time Trials. These cards include collaboration with Hot Indie Bangers, including Unbeatable, Sorry We're Closed, Paradise Killer and Dunk Dunk[/p]
[p]All Kaso Marts can now be interacted with! Drive up to the door and see what's in store[/p]
[p]The vocals version of the music track "Promises Lost (Promises Found)" is now available for purchase from Captain Sign[/p]
[p]New seasonal props have been added for Halloween, Christmas, Children's Day and Obon[/p]
[p]A lot more Pinky nails have been added. Some will appear in the world after a mascot has been recruited, others need to be unlocked from Captain Sign[/p]
[p]You can now change the style of the button prompts between different controller types (Xbox Series, PS5, Switch). PC ONLY![/p]
[p]Music track skip enabled on controller (R3 by default). Keyboard still supports previous track (1 on keyboard) and next track (2 on keyboard)[/p]

[p][/p][p]Bug Fixes and Improvements:[/p]

[p]Crane game[/p]
- [p]Sped up the action[/p]
- [p]Improved readability of crane game assets[/p]
[p]Improved max stamina rewards from mascot Life Satisfaction events[/p]
[p]Fixed issue with Neko-Roll giving you infinite items[/p]
[p]Fixed issues around not seeing characters in a certain mascot's Life Satisfaction events[/p]
[p]Fixed broken logic around Kannushi-kun's Town Quest[/p]
[p]Audio fixes and improvements[/p]
[p]Setting deadzone to 100% no longer hard locks the game[/p]
[p]Adding option to choose controller icon type (PC Only)[/p]
[p]UI improvements and bug fixes[/p]
[p]Adding Y-FOV option[/p]
[p]Fixed potential softlock under certain conditions in dialogue UI[/p]
[p]Added option to toggle Pinky Launcher icons on and off[/p]
[p]Fixed arcade games appearing at the game center before you have delivered them[/p]
[p]Added some controller prompts to assist with gliding[/p]
[p]Increased difficulty of Medium and Hard difficulty mascot battles to make more use of hero cards, and provide a more engaging experience[/p]
[p]Altered the map visibility thresholds for the smashed billboards and litter collection to 95% (were 97%), and the katashiro to 93% (was 96%)[/p]
[p]Fixed issues with some achievements not being given, and attempting to retroactively award those achievements.[/p]

Promise Mascot Agency Steam Trading Cards and Point Shop Items are now live!

[p]Mascot handlers![/p][p]You asked for it, you got it![/p][p][/p][p]We have just added Steam trading cards and Points Shop items for Promise Mascot Agency!! There's a variety to adorn your profile with, please enjoy!!

Lots of love,[/p][p]Your friends at Kaizen xxx
[/p][p]P.S. We're still working hard on a free content update that will be coming soon... Please stay tuned![/p][p][/p]