Last Flag News

[p]In case you missed it, we recently announced that Last Flag is headed into a three-week Open Beta, and we’re kicking it off by taking part in Steam’s PVP Fest from February 9 – 16. When you log into Last Flag during this time, which we’re calling the “Perseus Beta,” you will pick up a special player icon that you can use to spruce up your in-game profile.[/p][h2]Login Reward Dates and Times[/h2][p]The player icon below will only be available for a limited time, so make sure to head in game between the following dates so that you don’t miss it.[/p]

• [p]Start: Monday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. UTC [/p]
• [p]End: Monday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. UTC[/p]

[p][/p][h2]More Loot Lies Ahead[/h2][p]We’ve got lots of additional goodies in store for you in the coming weeks. During our “Lunar Beta” phase (February 12 – 24), and the “Orion Beta” phase (February 23 – March 2), you will pick up a host of free contestant skins, emote animations, execute animations, and player icons by logging into and playing Last Flag.[/p][p]Everything you earn will be yours to keep, meaning you will be able to show off your status as one of the game’s earliest flag hunters by rocking your Beta cosmetics through Last Flag’s launch, and beyond. [/p][h2]Beat the Devs at Their Own Game[/h2][p]If you’re eagerly waiting for the servers to go live on Monday, we’d love to hear from you in Last Flag’s official Discord server. We will be starting things off with a Stage event at 10:00 a.m. PST (1:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. UTC) that day. Members of the Night Street Games team will be there to welcome everyone to the Beta, share details about what’s new in the latest patch, and give you the inside scoop on upcoming community activities.[/p][p]Immediately after that, we’re headed into the matchmaking queue alongside you for some Beat the Devs games. If you manage to win a match against someone from Night Street, you’ll earn the coveted “Dev Destroyer” role in the Discord server.[/p][p]
Open Beta is almost here, and we can’t wait to join you in game. See you then![/p][p]
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[p]We’re gearing up for our biggest and most rewarding public demo yet with a three-week beta that’s open to everyone from 10:00 a.m. PST (6:00 p.m. UTC) on Monday, February 9 until 10:00 a.m. PST (6:00 p.m. UTC) on Monday, March 2! [/p][p]Throughout the beta, you will be able to snatch up a host of free cosmetic rewards just by logging in and playing Last Flag. Read on for the details and mark your calendar, because missing out on these limited-time rewards would be a major bummer.[/p][h2]Level Up, Swap Your Loadout, Play in Style[/h2][p]With the start of the beta, we’re rolling out a patch that introduces account progression, player profiles, and contestant loadouts to Last Flag. Your profile will keep track of your gameplay stats, achievements, progress toward your next level up, and you can select various player icons to freshen up your look. [/p][p]In addition, the new “Contestants” screen on the main menu features details about each contestant, and a “Loadout” section that you can use to customize their appearances, dances and emotes, execute animations, and more.  [/p][p]With the arrival of these new systems, we’ve jam-packed the open beta with cosmetic rewards you can earn by logging in, playing the game, and leveling up your account. [/p][h2]Earn In-Game Rewards, Keep Them for Good[/h2][p]The rewards are spread across three phases: the Perseus Beta, Lunar Beta, and Orion Beta, each one offering items that are only available during their respective windows. [/p][p]When you log in during the Perseus Beta (February 9 – 16) you’ll pick up a new player icon for your profile. Then, dive back in during the Lunar Beta (February 12 – 24) to celebrate Lunar New Year with a themed player icon and the Lunar Spin Wheel execute animation.[/p][p][/p][p]The grand finale kicks off with the Orion Beta (February 23 – March 2), and this phase is absolutely stacked with swag. As you earn XP and level up, you will fill your loadouts with glittering Lunar Gold skins for all nine contestants, groovy new emotes, gnarly execute animations, and a wide variety of player icons. [/p][p]Take a closer look at the far-out new threads up for grabs:[/p][p][/p][p]Everything you unlock will be yours to keep, meaning you will be flag hunting in style during the beta, at launch, and beyond. Be sure to head in game to unlock as many rewards as you can before March 2.[/p][h2]More to Explore in the Latest Update[/h2][p]Alongside the new systems mentioned above, our latest update will bring a broad array of improvements to Last Flag.[/p][p]First-time players can check out the new Tutorial and an Audition Match against bots to learn the ins and outs of Last Flag’s unique take on Capture-the-Flag before heading into Quickmatch. Returning players will find significant updates to the ability upgrade system, beautiful new spaces to explore on Copper Falls, and many additional improvements across the entire game.[/p][p]Whether you’ve been playtesting with us for a while, or you will be swiping flags for the very first time in the upcoming beta, there’s never been a better moment to join the fray.[/p][h2]See You Next Week![/h2][p]We’re excited to join you in the beta and see everyone rocking those Lunar Skins in the queue. We’ve got more news to share with you in the weeks ahead, so stay tuned right here, or in our official Discord server, to catch all the latest.[/p]

[p]2025 is coming to a close and we’re getting ready for a brief break to spend the holidays with our loved ones and rest up ahead of diving into a busy but exciting January. Before we do, we’d like to take a quick look back at what an eventful year it has been for Last Flag, and to say a huge thank you to everyone in the community. [/p][h2]An Action-Packed Year[/h2][p]Following Last Flag’s reveal at Summer Game Fest in June, we’ve been excited to watch our small Friends-and-Family playtest group transform into a growing community of flag hunters from around the world as more and more of you have requested playtest invites. We’ve even been lucky enough to meet some of you in person as we brought Last Flag to events like Gamescom, Brasil Game Show, and WePlay Expo. Over the past six months, you’ve helped us stress test our tech, discovered and reported bugs, become a crucial sounding board for new features and changes we’ve implemented, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have you all with us.[/p][p]Since those initial playtests last winter, we’ve released six major updates, brought Knives, Roadie, and Skyfire into the fray, and introduced our second map, called Log Jam. We added Quickmatch, social features, menu overhauls, and support for 17 different languages. Not to mention a broad array of art, animation, environment, UI, sound, combat, gameplay, and performance improvements, as well.  [/p][h2]Community Feedback, Major Impact[/h2][p]Through it all, the feedback you’ve shared with us has had a real impact on the game. Here are just a few of the ways the community has helped to shape Last Flag in 2025:[/p]

• [p]The addition of the Training Gym where players can tinker with contestants outside of matches against real players.[/p]
• [p]Infinite stamina while out of combat.[/p]
• [p]Passive health regeneration while out of combat.[/p]
• [p]The ability for teams to earn up to 50% more time to retake their flag from the enemy pyramid.[/p]
• [p]A max of 2 duplicate contestants per team, down from 5 (and we’re currently trying out a max of 1 per team internally.)[/p]
• [p]Quick melee attacks for all ranged contestants.[/p]
• [p]Increased default Field of View for all contestants.[/p]
• [p]Ambient music and sounds throughout each match.[/p]
• [p]Improved hit markers, hit sounds, and footstep audio.[/p]
• [p]Additional settings for more flexibility to adjust sliding, crouching, and aim sensitivity.[/p]
• [p]Numerous tuning adjustments across all our contestants.[/p]
• [p]And much more![/p]

[p]The thoughts you share during and after playtests help us make Last Flag an even better game with every update, and we love to hear from you. Please keep it coming as we roll into 2026.[/p][h2]Holiday Cheer for Your Desktop[/h2][p]Before we go, we wanted to spread a little Last Flag-style seasonal cheer. Peter’s ho-ho-ho-ping you have a wonderful holiday season in this festive wallpaper that our art team put together just for you![/p][p][/p][p]We are so grateful for the feedback, bug reports, survey responses, wishlists, playtesting time, fanart, cosplays, and everything else you’ve shared as we work to bring Last Flag to life. Thank you for coming with us on this journey; we couldn’t do it without you.[/p][p]Until next year, thank you and happy holidays from everyone here at Night Street Games.[/p]

[p]We dropped a brand-new trailer today during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025, and in case you missed the live show, you can check out the trailer below. And if you’ve been waiting to get your hands on Last Flag we’ve got a new public demo on Steam that you can dive into right now and all weekend long! [/p][h2]A Brilliantly Devised Plan[/h2][p]Get to know some of Last Flag’s contestants a little better in our latest trailer for the game, which just aired for the first time during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025. Julius calls the shots with a strategy he’s cooked up that’s practically guaranteed to ensure victory for the team. . . as long as everything goes according to plan.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Play the Demo All Weekend Long[/h2][p]From now through December 7, you can head in game to try out Last Flag during our free demo on Steam! Blaze a trail to the opposing flag as Skyfire, pick off enemies one by one as Banshee, or slice and dice your way to victory from the shadows as Knives. With nine unique contestants to choose from, there are plenty of playstyles to try out during your matches. Additionally, we’ve implemented a wide variety of translations so that you can play in your preferred language.[/p]

• [p]Demo Start: Thursday, December 4 at 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 9pm CET[/p]
• [p]Demo End: Sunday, December 7 at 10pm PST / 1am EST / 7am CET (Dec 8)[/p]

[p]Hit the Training Gym[/p][p]If you’re new to the game, we’ve recently added the Training Gym, which you can access from the game’s “Play” menu. Head there to tinker with each contestant in the Firing Range or Ability Range before you head into your first match against real players. [/p][p]NDA Lifted[/p][p]Whether you’re a content creator looking to live stream your matches, or you just want to post a fun clip for your friends to see, we’ve lifted our playtesting Non-Disclosure Agreement during the demo. That means you can broadcast your games, record and post video or screenshots, and discuss the game freely.[/p][h2]Community Demo Activities[/h2][p]Throughout the demo this weekend, we’ve got lots of activities in store for you in the official Last Flag Discord server. Whether you’re playing to beat the devs for a special server role, checking off squares on your Last Flag Bingo card, or tuning into a live Q&A, there are plenty of opportunities to join the fun. Here’s the full schedule:[/p][p][/p][h3]Beat the Devs at Their Own Game[/h3][p]A community favorite in the past, “Beat the Devs” sessions return each day during this weekend’s demo. We can’t wait to go head-to-head with you, so come show us what you’re made of![/p][p]Do your best to win a match against a member of the Night Street Games team (they’ll have “\[NS]” in their names). Then, grab a screenshot of your post-match scoreboard and share it in our Discord server. When you do, you’ll earn the “Dev Destroyer” server role. [/p][h3]Join Our Live Dev Q&As[/h3][p]In case you hadn’t seen him just yet, we recently revealed Skyfire as the latest contestant to join the cast of Last Flag. This weekend, we’re hosting developer Q&A sessions focused on Skyfire with members of the Night Street team. Bring your art and design questions with you![/p]

• [p]Skyfire Design Q&A: Friday, December 5 at 11am PST / 2pm EST / 8pm CET[/p]
• [p]Skyfire Art Q&A: Saturday, December 6 at 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 9pm CET[/p]

[h3]Complete Your Last Flag Bingo Card[/h3][p]We’ve put together a uniquely Last Flag-themed Bingo card loaded with side quests that will help you really sink your teeth into the game. Complete any five squares in a row on the Bingo card below and mark them off as you go. Submit your Bingo card in the Last Flag Discord server before the demo concludes to earn the special Bingo Master server role. Bonus points if you complete the entire card![/p][p][/p][p]There’s even more where that came from, so make sure to visit our Discord server this weekend to take part in the action. Thank you very much for checking out Last Flag this weekend. We hope you have a blast, and we’ll see you in game![/p][p]
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