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🔥 Happy Slay Day: Bloodshed left Early Access for Full Launch!



Greetings, Survivors!

And welcome to the full launch of Bloodshed! As of now, with adding (not only) the finale of the second episode, the game is finally feature and content complete. The update adds new missions, new enemies, new boss battles, new playable characters, new weapons, spells and abilities, new objectives, new music, and more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNQdozJhkFw
So, pick your trusty weapon of choice to confront the hordes and send them straight back to hell. And this time for good! And if you want to know exactly what additional content, changes, extensions, fixes, etc. have been added to the game, then you can find the detailed and comprehensive changelog here:


[h3]New playable characters[/h3]
  • Malachias: Brought to life by the Cult and forced to carry out their malicious misdeeds, this formidable gargoyle broke free from its chains and now fights alongside the resistance against its former masters. Perform air-jumps and execute a devastating ground pound to shatter your enemies. Malachias is voiced by Ryan Cooper.
  • Pinchmaster: A mythical warrior risen from the murky depths of the Dead Sea, wielding a massive crab claw that crushes foes in an instant. He joins the forces of the resistance and reigns supreme on the battlefield, leaving a trail of defeated enemies in his wake. Use his special move to execute a devastating shell charge, and make tactical use of Pinchmaster's unique anatomical features, which increase your maneuverability when running sideways. As a special guest appearance, the Pinchmaster is voiced by popular YouTuber Bob Lennon - merci beaucoup !


[h3]New Spells[/h3]
  • Burdocks: Summons vicious burdocks that latch onto enemies and explode in a deadly burst.
  • Pestilence: Unleash an infectious aura around you that damages and poisons enemies in your immediate vicinity.
  • Axe of Vengeance: Summon a deadly throwing axe that soars outward, striking down all foes in its way with relentless precision.
  • Fireball: Unleash a fiery orb that scorches through enemies, leaving a trail of inferno in its wake.


[h3]New Weapons[/h3]
  • Rocket Launcher: A high-explosive weapon that fires devastating missiles, perfect for clearing out groups of enemies or taking down heavily armored targets.

  • Tesla Cannon: A powerful electrical weapon that shoots bolts of pure energy, capable of frying enemies with its shocking power.

  • Furthermore, we've changed the classic pistol to the Dual Pistol - guns akimbo, anyone?


[h3]New Relics[/h3]
  • Five new relics are making their way into the game:
  • Three special relics, the Icon of Banishment, Icon of Retention and Icon of Regeneration allow you to access the brand-new level up-modifier system (see below)
  • Emergency Injection: Allows you to revive your character.
  • ??? - A top secret icon that unlocks a special game mode after you have defeated the root of all evil!


[h3]UI and Headquarters[/h3]
  • Added a new achievement overview to the Headquarters, allowing you to check your progress directly in the game
  • Finalized the (now extra large-scale!) mission map
  • The option menu and several other menus have been visually improved.
  • The overall readability of text has been improved.
  • Savegame slots now display all collected types of items in the global inventory of each slot
  • You can now buy special consumable items in the Upgrades menu (after unlocking them via Relic items, of course)
  • New tracked values have been added to the Statistics menu


[h3]New Objectives[/h3]
  • We have added 19 new objectives to the mix


[h3]Localization[/h3]
Thanks to the friendly bunch of translators at Lockit QA (and quite some technical prep on our side!) we now added support for additional languages to Bloodshed - you can now choose to play the game in:
  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Spanish (LATAM)
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Polish
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • simplified Chinese
  • Russian



[h3]Level Up Modifier System[/h3]
  • With the full version launch we're introducting the new Level Up Modifer System - now you can directly influence the selection of items offered in the level up screen.
  • There are three different types of actions you can perform, each requiring the use of consumable items from the Headquarters' Upgrade menu:
  1. Banisher: Allows you to remove a certain item for the rest of the run
  2. Holder: Can't decide? This item allows you to bookmark an item so it will appear again in the next level up selection
  3. Magic Dice: Sometimes there's just not the right item in the selection - use this item to reroll the complete selection of items


[h3]Emergency Injection[/h3]
  • You can now purchase emergency injections in the Upgrades menu. When going down, use them to bring your character back from the dead. Yes, these things are expensive and thus very valuable - but it's always a good idea to keep some of them up your sleeve, just in case. Use them wisely!


[h3]New Enemies[/h3]
The new update will expand the Bestiary to a whopping number of 43 enemies in total! And that's an absolutely crazy amount of 5.734 individual animation frames, in case you're wondering (big shoutout to our friends at Artcode Productions). Here are our newcomers:
  • Skeleton Blade Master: A swift and deadly foe, the Skeleton Blade Master's skeletal frame conceals incredible agility and precision with his twin blades. This nimble warrior poses a formidable threat, especially in large numbers.
  • Necromant: A twisted, levitating figure clad in tattered robes, the Necromant commands the forces of death and despair, twisting mortal souls with his gnarled fingers and unleashing a barrage of foul, crackling spells that reek of the grave.
  • Elite Necromant: The Elite Necromant is an incredibly powerful undead sorcerer who commands legions of the undead. With a mere gesture, he can summon all kinds of undead to do his bidding.
  • Chameleon Creature: A hulking Scalebound creature from the Trespassers, the Chameleon Creature's horn-plated skin allows it to blend seamlessly into its swampy environment, ambushing unsuspecting foes.
  • Armored Demon: The Armored Demon embodies raw, primal power with its hulking physique draped in torn, charred remnants of ancient armor.
  • Flesh Hive: The Flesh Hive, a deviant Mouldkin creature, constantly spawns a swarm of drones to overwhelm the player. Its bulbous form is a ticking time bomb and must be eliminated in time.
  • Blood Drone: Swarming, parasitic Blood Drones emerge from the Hive, driven by a ravenous hunger. These small, disgusting creatures scurry and crawl, seeking to latch onto the living and feed.
  • Violent Abomination: The Violent Abomination is a brutal, demonic creature with little intelligence but immense physical strength. Wielding an oversized, heavy hammer, this monstrous abomination relentlessly smashes and crushes anyone who dares cross its path.
  • Gargoyle: A sinister stone creature with sharp, jagged features, a hulking body, and bat-like wings. Its fiery eyes and fanged mouth exude an aura of malevolence as it relentlessly hunts its prey in packs.
  • Thanatos: This head represents the raw, undying power of the undead, a harbinger of death and decay.
  • Infernos: This head embodies the corrupting influence of pure evil, the temptation to succumb to darkness.
  • Necros: This head symbolizes the ravaging effects of sickness and disease, a harbinger of weakened defenses and deteriorating vitality.
  • Hydragos - the root of all evil: Hydragos, the multi-headed abomination, is the ultimate challenge. With multiple malevolent heads, each possessing unique abilities, this unholy fusion of demon and deity awaits during the final battle.


[h3]Audio[/h3]
  • Added new mission music with three intensity-layers for Stilted Skirmish and Sanctum of Shadows
  • Added new music for the new Episode II challenge levels


[h3]New Passive Abilities[/h3]
  • Ascend: Increases your character's jumping height.
  • Avarice: Increases the value of gems you collect in a run.
  • Cooldown: Reduces the cooldown duration between shots - and thus, allows you to shoot faster.
  • Amount: Increases the amount of projectiles cast by spells.
  • Peril: Increases amount, speed, damage and frequency of enemies - sure, that's a dangerous choice, but it also potentially allows you to level up faster thanks to more XP orbs to collect!


[h3]Global Upgrades[/h3]
  • Avarice: Permanently increases the value of gems you collect.


[h3]Challenge Levels[/h3]
  • We've added three new challenge levels to the game - and as usual, you will need a bunch of golden skull coins to access them. Which again means you're in for another round of hunting the illusive Gold Spiders that we've carefully hidden in the Episode 2 main missions.
  • The new challenge levels include a mysterious maze, a ghastly temple filled with all sorts of cultists and demonic creatures and another boat ride with some fresh new targets and rooms to explore.
  • And as usual, we've added leaderboards to all of them, and we're already looking forward to see your best times!
  • And for all the treasure hunters among you, we've hidden a new type of critter throughout all the optional bonus and challenge levels. Track them all down, collect their loot and eventually unlock the mysterious Pinchmaster!


[h3]Achievements[/h3]
  • Achievement collectors will be able to sink their teeth into a new set of 16 new achievements that will definitely keep you busy for a while!


[h3]Enemy AI[/h3]
  • AI behaviour for flying enemies has been improved.
  • Flying enemies are now able to find their way to narrow passages like doors or windows
  • Flying enemies can now move through opened doors or destroyed parts of the level geometry.


[h3]Miscellaneous[/h3]
  • A nifty Quick Swap function has been added by popular demand. Default mapping: T/Q (Keyboard), or D-Pad up (Gamepad). Key assignment can be customized via the options menu.
  • Enemy waves have been fine-tuned for all main missions, and the new enemies have been added
  • Voice audios are now loaded on demand (i.e. when the respective character has been activated) to improve loading times
  • Loading times in menus have greatly been improved
  • Turret Spell: The turret is now passable for player characters. Also, its projectiles will not inflict damage on player characters anymore.
  • Fixed mouse view smoothing; not affected by framerate anymore
  • Improved Fire Buff FX
  • Flynn's special ability now pushes enemies even further away
  • Fixed enemy debuffs not resetting their attack-block after they expired (Stun, Ice), which could potentially have resulted in less and less enemies attacking the player the longer a run lasted.
  • All texts in the controls editor are now fully localized
  • General balancing adjustments and minor bug-fixes



As always, your feedback and thoughts are really appreciated! If you want to give us any feedback please do so in the comments, in the Steam Community Hub, or on our Discord channel. That would really help us a lot! 🤘

Happy Slay Day!
com8com1 Software & Headup


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2747550/Bloodshed/

Lock and Load: Bloodshed Full Launch incoming!



Hello, fellow Slayers!

After a great journey, we are happy to say that Early Access will soon come to an end, and we would like to express our gratitude for your time spent on the game so far, your valuable feedback bringing us to this point and your ongoing support!

Through you, we were able to make the best decisions since the first public release of Bloodshed in early stages, and we are so very much looking forward to unleashing the beast in its final form!

As we feel the bag is filled with lots of goodies by now, the price of the game will be increased in preparation leading up to the full release end of May to properly reflect the additional content. We have added a lot of content to the game in the previous months. The price change will come into effect end of this week.

Those of you who have already purchased the game and bought into our vision early: Thank you, again!
And for those of you who missed the train, do not worry – we feel quite safe saying that you will get enough bang for your bucks!

Happy Slay Day!
com8com1 Software & Headup


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2747550/Bloodshed/

🤘 Early Access Roadmap Update #2 for Bloodshed is OUT NOW!



Greetings, Survivors!

We're excited to bring you another thrilling update packed with new features, enhancements, and content that will elevate your Bloodshed experience. Let's dive into what’s new!

[h3]Weapon Traits – New Tactical Possibilities![/h3]

First up, let's dive into a topic that has been on our minds and yours for a while: Weapons! After we started the Early Access phase, you consistently pointed out your desire for more incentives to experiment with different weapons during your runs. And we’ve listened! But before we dive headfirst into a comprehensive overhaul of our weapons, we had to ask ourselves: "What should such a feature look like to meet your needs and align perfectly with Bloodshed and its gameplay?"

We've put a lot of thought into this and gathered a variety of ideas, and we’re excited to present our prototype solution in the upcoming update: the brand-new Weapon Trait System! Once unlocked via the associated relic, you’ll discover workbenches scattered across all main mission maps. Here, you can give your weapons unique special abilities – making your favorites even more powerful and unique in every run!



Depending on the weapon type, you’ll have access to up to three traits that are randomly rolled for each run. All you need to do is reach the appropriate level for the weapon and activate the trait at the workbench. This means more incentives to use different weapons, genuine reasons to level up, and significantly more tactical options!



We had a blast testing this feature, and we found that the gameplay dynamics shift dramatically based on the available traits. We hope you’ll enjoy this feature as much as we do!

[h3]New Missions – Off to New Adventures![/h3]

Now things are getting exciting – two brand-new missions are on the horizon! This time, we’re taking you on a journey that will test not only your nerves but also your trigger finger.



First up, prepare for a wild boat ride on an old, dilapidated steamer that has been hijacked by the cult. Stand your ground against the cult’s crew and their minions, and make it to the other shore as alive as possible! As you battle through the waves, a host of new creatures will make your life a living hell, and during the mission, new paths will open up to you.



Your next destination? A cursed fishing village on a remote island. Here, you’ll have to fight your way through winding harbor installations, dimly lit caves, and a stilt village along the shore, all while the relentless rain pours down on you. Get ready for some real Lovecraftian atmosphere! Just be careful not to plunge into the poisoned waters in the heat of battle unless you’re up for a painful swimming lesson!

Of course, we haven’t forgotten about the music – a brand-new track will guide you through the missions in three different intensity levels, shifting in intensity based on the action. So buckle up and prepare for an adventure that will make even the bravest survivors sweat!

[h3]New Character – Father Fidelis, the Master of Chains[/h3]

We proudly present our newest survivor: the slightly frail yet brave Father Fidelis! Equipped with a hefty dose of stubbornness and his legendary whip, Chain Fury, he will fearlessly confront the cult and its minions.



With its high action radius, this weapon allows you to take down a whole group of undead foes with ease. And when things get dicey, swing up to new heights using the grappling hook function – is there a genuine Spider-Man hiding beneath that monk’s robe…?!



Of course, Father Fidelis comes with some brand-new one-liners. What would an old-school shooter be without a few cynical quips? We hope you’ll love him as much as we do – we certainly had a blast during testing!

[h3]New Enemies – The Air Gets Thinner![/h3]

Over the past few months, we’ve been secretly working on a brand-new enemy feature that you’ve been asking for, and with the new update, we’re finally introducing flying enemies to the battlefield! Kicking things off is the Grinspire – a demon summoned from the depths of hell, who will chase you down with dangerous fireballs. Better not get too close, as he bites! At least he puts on a friendly smile during his antics…



Additionally, you can expect three more brand new enemies. Watch out for these fiends, as they’re sure to heat things up!

[h3]Additional Stuff – More Than Just an Update[/h3]

In addition to all these new features, you can look forward to new spells, relics, and objectives. Stats enthusiasts will be pleased with new trackable values, and achievement lovers won’t be left out either.

And if English isn’t your first language, we have a special treat for you: we’ve finally made preparations to localize Bloodshed – it was quite a bit of work! But it’s worth it: the German localization can now be activated via the options menu, and we plan to roll out additional languages soon.

We’re super excited to hear your feedback and can’t wait for you to dive into these new adventures. So get ready – the next chapter of Bloodshed is here, and it’s going to be bloody!


[h3]TL:DR - This is the full Changelog of Version 0.13.4:[/h3]


Weapon Trait System
  • We’ve introduced the brand-new Weapon Trait System!
  • Once you unlock this feature through the corresponding Relic, you’ll discover workbenches scattered across all main mission maps. These allow you to equip each of your weapons with unique special abilities, making them even more distinctive and powerful as long as you wield them.
  • This system is our response to the feedback we've received regarding weapon progression: players wanted more incentives to focus on multiple weapons during each run and fully utilize their upgrades. With the intricate functionalities of the Trait System, players are now rewarded for leveling up weapons while simultaneously diversifying their capabilities, creating unique tactical possibilities in each run.
  • In this initial version, we’ve implemented a robust selection of 23 Traits for you to explore.
  • Happy experimenting, and we’d love to hear your feedback!


Missions
  • The first two missions for Episode 2 have been added!
  • The first mission unlocks after completing the boss battle in Episode 1.


Enemies
  • Prepare yourself for four new foes!
  • Cannon Cultist: Beware of this monstrous enemy and their little companion armed with deadly cannonballs!
  • Banshee: If you hear this wicked hag howling in the distance, it’s time to make a quick escape!
  • Grinspire: Our first airborne enemy is agile, can take a beating, and rains down deadly fireballs upon you—don’t let that friendly smile fool you!
  • Chainsaw Reborn: Watch out for this undead beast wielding a chainsaw! Take him down quickly while you still have the chance.


Characters
  • Father Fidelis joins the Survivors! Armed with a deadly chain whip and a powerful grappling hook, he can catapult himself to dizzying heights as he confronts the forces of evil.


Spells
  • Turret: Place deadly turrets nearby to protect yourself from enemies.
  • Scythe: Whirl this razor-sharp double blade at your foes—then catch it again for a devastating one-two punch!


Passive Abilities
  • Evolution: Gain a substantial advantage with increased XP gains!
  • Duration: Extend the duration of your spells for even more effective attacks.


Global Upgrades
  • Evolution: Also a recommended upgrade! Permanent increases to XP help you level up faster.
  • Area: This upgrade expands the effective radius of your spells—permanently!


Objectives
  • 8 new objectives have been added for you to tackle.


New Music
  • A new background music track with three intensity layers has been added for Episode 2, enhancing your gameplay experience.


New Achievements
  • 6 new achievements have been introduced for you to unlock!


Relics
  • Weapon Traits: Unlock the all-new Weapon Traits feature to empower your arsenal!
  • Explosive Barrels: Watch out! Deadly explosive barrels will now spawn throughout all main missions.


AI Enhancements
  • A new AI and behavior system for flying enemies has been implemented.
  • Defeating an exploding enemy caused by the player now counts toward your kill count, and affected enemies will drop loot.
  • Enemies now instantly react to damage instigators.
  • Melee enemies now attack more swiftly when directly in front of the player.
  • Enemies actively seek out the player within a certain range when they have no current target.
  • Improved line-of-sight behavior for all enemies.


Localization
  • Language options for English and German are now available.
  • Stay tuned for additional languages coming soon!


Meta Game
  • Statistics: Weapon traits claimed are now tracked for your progress.
  • Statistics: Explosive barrel takedowns are now counted toward your kill count.


Miscellaneous
  • Destructible item containers (columns) now check for unoccupied spawn positions, reducing the chance of multiple objects appearing in the same spot.
  • Fixed layout issues with stats display in pause mode to prevent line break problems.
  • Mini maps have been added for the Tower of Trials and Temple of the Damned.
  • Corrected a bug that misrepresented stats when upgrading passive abilities.
  • Updated the column texture in the Headquarters background scene.
  • Fixed display issues for gamepad rumble strength in the controls options menu.
  • Resolved an issue in the main menu that occurred when pressing Esc (or the Cancel button on gamepads) while a safety prompt was active.
  • Added "Quit Game" buttons to the meta game and pause menus.



As always, your feedback and thoughts are really appreciated! If you want to give us any feedback please do so in the comments, in the Steam Community Hub, or on our Discord channel. That would really help us a lot! 🤘

Happy Slay Day!
com8com1 Software & Headup


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2747550/Bloodshed/

🤘 Early Access Roadmap Update #1 for Bloodshed is OUT NOW!



Happy Friday, Slayers!

Right in time for the weekend, we've some good news for you! As you may have seen on our roadmap, we have promised you the first Early Access update for February with new content such as challenge maps, new music, more voice lines, new unlockables as well as bug fixes, polishing and adjustments.

And with this we keep our word: The first Early Access roadmap update for Bloodshed is available as of now, which actually has more to offer in addition to the announced new content!

[h3]This is the full Changelog of Version 0.12.17:[/h3]


Headquarters
  • A set of eight new objectives has been added.
  • A set of three new achievements has been added.
  • A new global upgrade for the Attraction stat has been added (needs to be unlocked by solving the corresponding objective).
  • Leaderboards have been added for the new Bonus and Challenge mission types.
  • A new statistic item has been added, tracking the total number of collected Golden Skull Coins.
  • Collection Menu: Global upgrades are now also listed in the Collection menu and their unlock status is taken into account in the overall completion calculations.
  • Character Selection: Fixed an issue with Seraphina's special ability description; now displaying the correct hotkey.


New Relics
  • Backpack Reloader: Automatically reloads weapons stowed in your backpack while you're using another gun.
  • Damage Indicator: Shows you the origin of incoming attacks.


Interface
  • The in-game HUD now displays the remaining ammunition of all magazine-bound weapons as a horizontal bar above the respective inventory icon.
  • The complete reloading of a weapon is now visualized by a highlighting effect on the corresponding inventory symbol.
  • Changed order of menus; pause menu is now rendered above fade screens.
  • On the result screen, you can now choose between returning to the Headquarters or restarting the mission (by popular demand).


New Missions
  • A new (optional) bonus mission based on the familiar Graveyard map has been added. Uncover the secret of the cathedral and find out what sinister schemes are going on inside! This mission is also the first to make use of a new internal feature which allows us to dynamically increase the size of the play area during a running session.
  • A set of two short (optional) Challenge Missions has been added. This new mission type offers special gameplay objectives and requires you to complete the job as quickly as possible. Face the challenge and break all records! By the way, the record hunt is not a requirement: You can of course play the missions at your own pace.
  • To access the new missions, you first need to collect Golden Skull Coins. Explore the regular Main Mission maps and keep your eyes and ears open to find out how to get hold of these shiny artefacts!


Spells
  • Aura of Repulsion: Those Cultists are getting on your back too much? With this new spell you can quickly get yourself some room to breathe!
  • Ring of Blessing: It's always good to have a little extra HP up your sleeve. With this new spell, you can create your very own healing area.
  • Caltrops: Spike the ground at your feet with painful caltrops and deliver your enemies a lethal bleed.
  • Devil's Trap: Fixed an issues with Duration stat being not applied correctly to the lifetime of the pentagram area.


Options
  • Accessibility Menu: Added ‘Upright Billboards’ option. With this option enabled (default), billboard sprites are now always rendered upright, significantly increasing aiming accuracy and eliminating the discrepancy between an enemy's hitbox and their rendered sprite that occurred when viewed from a steep angle. Disable this option to return to classic rendering, where enemy sprites will be fully rotated towards the camera (but bear in mind that this will affect accuracy for technical reasons).


Enemies
  • The Gluttonous Reaver has learned a new trick: Standing in its vomit stream will now briefly impair your vision.
  • A new boss enemy has been added: The hulking Pumpkin Menace is lurking for unwary survivors.
  • Chaos Creatures now drop Treasure Chests when defeated.
  • Sacrifice and Skeleton Sentinel now drop more XP.
  • Damage areas created by the Inquisitor are now removed when completing a mission.


Audio
  • Mixed and mastered tracks: Suspense (boss level background music), Boss Intro and Theme, Forest-mission background music.
  • Added new music for Challenge missions.
  • Revised the voice line/audio commentary system, increased minimum cooldown between common commentary lines.
  • Added new voice line audios and event triggers for all characters; new triggers are: good/bad luck, defeat larger enemy/boss enemy, damage taken, headshot, pick up health with low HP, pick up item, collect money, collect XP.


Miscellaneous
  • Fixed an issue where certain weapons (i.e. AK-47) would automatically fire a shot after reloading.
  • Made sure that existing temporary data from a previous session is now completely wiped when starting a new game with an empty savegame slot.
  • Fixed rare issue where gameplay continued in the background while a Treasure Chest event was running.
  • Fixed rare issue where Treasure Chest/Slot Machine event and Level Up event were active at the same time; the Level Up event now waits for the Treasure Chest to finish.
  • Fixed several lighting issues.
  • Reworked the Intensity Manager; this internal system now measures the current stress level in a more reliable way and adjusts the background music intensity accordingly.
  • Added icons for level-up screen fallback options (Health, Money).
  • Removed the Auto-Shooting info screen during the startup sequence for the Early Access version.
  • Implemented several performance improvements.
  • Fixed several smaller issues.


As always, your feedback and thoughts are really appreciated! If you want to give us any feedback please do so in the comments, in the Steam Community Hub, or on our Discord channel. That would really help us a lot! 🤘

Happy Slay Day!
com8com1 Software & Headup


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2747550/Bloodshed/

🔥 In the Midst of Bloodshed: #1 Breathing Life into the Gang of Survivors!



Greetings, folks!

As we work on the upcoming Early Access updates for Bloodshed, we'd also like to tell you more about how the game came to be. And that's what we are kicking off today with the making-of update series 'In the Midst of Bloodshed'.

In Bloodshed, you can expect a diverse array of unique characters, each entering the fray with their own strengths and weaknesses. Although you’ll control these characters from a first-person perspective and won’t see them directly in the game, it’s important to us to breathe life into them through individual character portraits.


The character selection screen in Bloodshed


The character development process is both exciting and multifaceted. Initially, we focus heavily on gameplay: How should the character feel? What makes them unique compared to others? What stats and special abilities do they bring to the table, and what weapons or spells do they wield in battle? Once we have established a functional foundation and are satisfied with the gameplay, we turn our attention to their appearance and backstory.

Ideally, we already have a rough idea of the character traits that will influence the design. To create more diversity, we develop different archetypes, which we then refine until a clear picture of the character emerges.


Character fact sheet and moodboard from our development wiki


A crucial tool in this process is our character profile. This contains standardized information that describes both the visual design and the personality of the character. We determine which stereotypes apply to them, which notable quotes best express their nature, and what their proportions and physique look like. Finally, we create a short biography or backstory that fully encapsulates the character.

Another important element is our mood board, which consists of a variety of images that align with our visual vision. Armed with all this information, we approach our talented character artist, who produces the first sketches of the character. These are often still in black and white but already contain a lot of detail.


Character line art, colorization with basic colors blocked in & the final artwork of Jared, our ruthless gunslinger


After refining the details, we move on to the initial coloring phase, where we establish the basic color palette. In this stage, we also define materials and lighting effects to bring the character to life. Once everything feels right, the final artwork is completed and integrated into the game.

We hope you enjoy discovering and experimenting with the heroes of Bloodshed. Stay tuned for more issues of 'In the Midst of Bloodshed' providing you more insights into our development process!

See you next time!


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