Master of Piece News

[p]Hello Commanders,[/p][p][/p][p]Are you enjoying the new Demo at Steam Next Fest?[/p][p]We hope you have a great time, and take part in our community challenge in Discord too![/p][p][/p][p]In today's Devlog, we would like to talk about the Dice and Hourglass, which was added in the updated build for Steam Next Fest this week.[/p][p][/p][h3]Dice System[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Dice are consumable resources that allow players to reroll and receive new choices during a journey.[/p][p]For example, when three mercenaries are presented in the Boot Camp or two relics appear in the Relic Shop, players can use one die to refresh the list and get a new set of options.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This system helps players refine their deck-building strategy, adding a layer of tactical decision-making as they determine when to use their limited dice.[/p][p][/p][h3]Hourglass System[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]The hourglass is a consumable resource that allows players to rewind a battle back to its starting point if defeat seems inevitable or a small mistake leads to a disadvantage. Whether to use it immediately or save it for an even greater crisis ahead is a matter of strategic judgment.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We hope that dice and hourglasses become small yet powerful tools that make your journey more flexible and enjoyable.[/p]

[p]Hello Commanders, [/p][p][/p][p]Steam Next Fest is ongoing, and it's so heartwarming to see a lot of people playing our Demo, amidst all the great games![/p][p][/p][p]Today we are releasing a 1.5.2 Patch to our demo, and the changes are as follows:[/p][p][/p][h3]Miscellaneous Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the first slot item was automatically prioritized when changing items.[/p]
• [p]Resolved an issue where the “Abandon Journey” button remained visible even after a journey had ended.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug in the Boot Camp where the highlight indicator was misaligned from its actual position.[/p]
• [p]Corrected inconsistencies in event order and count in the Archive to ensure more accurate information display.[/p]

[p]Hello Commanders,[/p][h3]Steam Next Fest October is live, and so is our Challenge Event![/h3][h3]Get a Chance to win 5 Free Steam Keys of Master of Piece![/h3][p][/p][h3]Challenge Event Period:[/h3][h3]Oct 13, 10:00 - Oct 20, 24:00 (Pacific)[/h3][p][/p][h3]Challenge Category:[/h3]

1. [p]Journey Completion (Yes - Anyone who completes a run!): Defeat the boss in the second region.[/p]
2. [p]Speedrun: Finish your run as quickly as possible.[/p]
3. [p]Most enemy units defeated: Defeat as many enemy units as possible.[/p]
4. [p]Highest Damage in a Single Strike: Strike a powerful blow to the enemy by boosting your mercenaries' attack.[/p]

[h3]Awards & Prize (5 Steam Keys Total)[/h3]

• [p]Successful Commander Award: 2 keys will go randomly to lucky players who upload a screenshot of completing the journey.[/p]
• [p]Fastest Commander Award: 1 Key will go to the player with the fastest Speedrun Record in a completed journey.[/p]
• [p]Bloodthirsty Commander Award: 1 Key will go to the player who defeated the most enemy units in a completed journey.[/p]
• [p]Devastating Commander Award: 1 Key will go to the player who dealt the most powerful strike in a completed journey.[/p]

[h3]How to Participate[/h3]

1. [p]Join our Discord[/p]
2. [p]Find the “Steam Next Fest Event” channel category[/p]
3. [p]Upload your Journey Snapshot in the channel for the category you want to enter[/p]
4. [p]That’s it—you’re in![/p]

[h3]How to Take a Journey Snapshot[/h3][p][/p][p]1️⃣ After your run, go to Archive in the lobby[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]2️⃣ Press Journey Log in the Archive Menu Screen[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]3️⃣ Click Save Snapshot of the record you want to submit[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]4️⃣ Click Open Snapshot Folder[/p][p][/p][p]5️⃣ Upload the snapshot in the Discord event channel[/p][p](Here's an example of how the snapshot will look like.)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Tips for better records[/h3][p]We have some advice that can be helpful in making your record. We've listed down some ways (Not all of them - you will have to figure out the full combination for the record on your own)[/p]

1. [p]Speedrun - In the Settings menu, you can control the Battle Speed of the game. Battle Speed at 3X should be helpful.[/p]
2. [p]Most enemy units defeated - Go for every battle encounter in the journey. Defeat all the enemy units before destroying their flag, and make them feel what absolute defeat is like.[/p]
3. [p]Highest Damage in single strike - Here are some traits, relics and items that will help in improving your record:[/p]
   • [p]Item: Grimoire of Attack[/p]
   • [p]Trait: Resentment, Berserk, Violence[/p]
   • [p]Relic: Lion's Medal, Commander's Sword[/p]

[h3]Rules[/h3]

1. [p]1 Person can only win 1 key. If you managed to win in 2 or more categories, an application from a random category will be cancelled. In this case, the next person from that category will win the prize.[/p]
2. [p]In the event of a tie for the highest record among participants in an event, we will announce a lucky winner through a raffle among the participants with the same highest record.[/p]
3. [p]The event goes on during the Steam Next Fest Period. Records that are submitted after the specified period above will not be accepted.[/p]
4. [p]NO CHEATING. Do not edit the Snapshots or crack the game to make an absurdly high record.[/p][p](We have ways to know, and anyone who committed cheating will be banned without notice.)[/p]
5. [p]Reward keys will be distributed via Discord DM.[/p]

[p]⚔️ Show us your best runs, Commanders, and claim your prize![/p][p]Discord[/p]

[p]Commanders, we’re excited to announce that Master of Piece: Prologue will be featured in [/p][p][/p][h3]Steam Next Fest – October 13 to 20, 2025 (starting 10 AM Pacific)![/h3][p][/p][p]Come play the Prologue again (this time, at the Demo page) and experience all the major updates since release:[/p][p][/p][h3]Updates and improvements Since Prologue Release[/h3]

• [p]Hourglass System – Reset a battle and restart from the beginning (once per journey)[/p]
• [p]Rumor System Overhaul – Rumors now grant mercenaries unique abilities that change their action point use and battle style (e.g., “Swift” allows deployment without action points)[/p]
• [p]Mercenary Movement – Movement by action points now limited to adjacent tiles, making positioning more tactical[/p]
• [p]Street Battle Rewards – Winning now grants a mercenary instead of Traits[/p]
• [p]Tavern → Trait Shop – Find and purchase Traits in a dedicated shop[/p]
• [p]Game Level & Balance Adjustments – Refined difficulty progression[/p]
• [p]New Content – 5 new mercenaries, 5 new traits[/p]
• [p]Improved Enemy AI – Smarter, tougher opponents[/p]
• [p]Reroll Option – Now available when selecting mercenaries or relics at buildings[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Special Challenge Event[/h3][p]During Next Fest, we’ll also be hosting a community challenge event—stay tuned for details![/p]

[p]Hello Commanders, [/p][p][/p][p]this is I M GAME.[/p][p][/p][p]Today, with a heavy heart, we must share that the Early Access release of Master of Piece will be delayed until the first Quarter of 2026.[/p][p]In our social media updates and at the game exhibitions we’ve attended, we shared that Master of Piece was planned to enter Early Access this November. However, after much consideration, we believe the extra time is necessary to polish the game, add stability, and ensure the experience truly represents what we want to deliver.[/p][p]We’re incredibly grateful for your patience and support, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the game in January.[/p]