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Development Update #2 - In-Depth Gameplay Showcase

[p]Greetings, Lost Souls!
[/p][p]We can proudly say that our adventures with Ro are taking more shape than ever. We are almost ready to announce the release date, but we need to keep you waiting a little bit longer. And yes, we are still on track to release Death Howl in 2025!
[/p][p]13 locations, 24 different types of enemies, around 150 different cards, quests, and many more features unlockable through story progression is almost done at the moment.

[/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]To help you get more familiar with the mechanics and gameplay awaiting you in the full release, we have prepared a new Gameplay Showcase Trailer, where we break down all the important things you need to know while playing Death Howl.
[/p][p]Check it out here: [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Our trailer is divided into 5 parts:
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  • [p]“Balancing The Scales” – An example of a quest appearing in a location and how it affects gameplay.

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  • [p]Cards, Crafting & Upgrading Skills – As your story progresses, you will find materials to upgrade your deck. Here, you will learn how to do it.

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  • [p]Combat Basics – Combat is a major part of the game, and here you will find everything you need to get started.

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  • [p]Advanced Combat Strategies – Combos, synergies, and environment interactions that will help you defeat stronger enemies.

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  • [p]Spirit Cards & Totems – A skill tree with powerful boons that enhance your deck’s power.
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[p]In the next announcements, we are planning to prepare a whole article series for you, which will serve as a guide when you need help or want to learn more about the game’s mechanics.[/p][h3]
Sign up for the Playtests this weekend![/h3][p]
As we have almost everything set, we would like to make sure that everything is balanced to your future journeys

That’s why we are opening sign-ups for the closed playtests of Death Howl which will be held from November 7th to 10th. [/p][p]
[/p][p]To sign up, just click a button on the Steam Store Page, and you are all set![/p][p]
During the playtests, you will be able to experience most of the content that will be available in the final release of the game (around 20+ hours of it), both on PC and Steam Deck!
[/p][p]We will appreciate all of your feedback and cannot wait to see you in the Spirit Realm.
[/p][p]Take care,
[/p][p]~ 11 bit studios and The Outer Zone teams[/p][p]
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