Shard Squad News

[p]PATCH NOTES 1.0.01:[/p]

• [p]Value information when upgrading shards or items during a match:[/p]
  • [p]From now on, whenever you upgrade your leader during a match, you’ll be able to see exactly which attributes each improvement will affect in your stats or abilities![/p][p][/p]
• [p]Statistics when pausing the game during a match:[/p]
  • [p]For those who enjoy numbers and analyzing their upgrade stats, we’ve added a table with all the numerical information that influences your match! You can view this table by pausing the game during the match.[/p]

• [p]Difficulty Selection:[/p]
  • [p]Now, when starting Shard Squad for the first time, you’ll be able to choose between Apprentice and Explorer difficulties! We also added one more card to the initial tutorial to better explain how difficulty selection works before starting a match. If you prefer a more relaxing experience with Shard Squad, we recommend starting in Apprentice mode. If you’re looking for the game’s intended challenge, face the Explorer mode! Regardless of your choice, it can be changed at any time afterward.[/p]

• [p]Flying enemy dashes:[/p]
  • [p]We fixed an issue with the dash interactions of some flying enemies and the stage boundaries.[/p]

• [p]Changes to the descriptions of Hourglass, Lucky Clover, and Scale Catalyst:[/p]
  • [p]We updated the descriptions of the Hourglass, Lucky Clover, and Scale Catalyst items to make it clear that choosing any of them during a match applies the improvement to your entire squad![/p]

• [p]Bug when changing difficulty after pressing the “Play” button:[/p]
  • [p]We noticed that after pressing “Play” to start a match, it was still possible to change the difficulty during the brief transition from the menu to the gameplay. Bug fixed![/p]

• [p]Bixie multiplier update:[/p]
  • [p]We adjusted the Bixie multipliers for the Apprentice and Hero difficulties![/p]

• [p]Liu Kong’s riddle updated in English:[/p]
  • [p]There were some inaccuracies in the riddles for the mission to unlock the prismatic shard Liu Kong in English. We updated the descriptions and hope more players will be able to find him and enjoy the second prismatic shard![/p]

• [p]Dash bug while defeated:[/p]
  • [p]We fixed the bug that allowed players to use dash after being defeated.[/p]

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[/p][p]We’re immensely grateful to everyone who ventured into this first week of Shard Squad! We’re paying close attention to the feedback, and we truly appreciate all the love from the community!

And to give you a little taste of what’s coming in the future, here’s a spoiler of an upcoming update we’re working on for you:

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See you in the next update, and enjoy your adventures![/p]

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[h2]The big day is here![/h2][p]You can play now Shard Squad with a 15% launch discount!
Check out our brand-new launch trailer below, along with a full list of everything we’ve prepared for this special day: [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
[/p][h2]Steam Reviews: Your opinion matters![/h2][p]We read EVERY review on Steam. If you play Shard Squad and want to share your experience, now is the perfect time. Your feedback doesn’t need to be long or detailed; just a few words about what you liked, what felt rough, or what stood out can make a huge difference. Every comment helps us shape future updates!
[/p][h2]What’s in the game?[/h2][p]◈ A 20-hour campaign packed with animated cutscenes and full voice acting in English, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese!

◈ 20 playable Shards, divided among the elements Fire, Electric, Water, Nature, and Crystal, plus 2 secret characters waiting to be discovered!

◈ 8 unique stages, each with multiple difficulty levels and challenges that will test your skill and strategy!

◈ Face over 170 enemies, including 59 unique bosses, each with their own mechanics and memorable personalities!

◈ Meet 19 NPCs, all with distinct roles and personal stories that enrich the game’s world and narrative!

◈ Collect and experiment with 99 relics featuring unique effects that can alter stats, abilities, and even summon companions to fight by your side!

◈ Discover 19 different synergies between Shards, combining powers and relationships to create devastating tactics!

◈ Experience over 20 special events that occur throughout the stages, making every run dynamic and unpredictable!

◈ Play with friends in local co-op mode and join forces to take on the toughest challenges!

◈ Enjoy fully voiced opening and ending cutscenes, adding even more emotion to the story!

◈ Unlock a complete bestiary with detailed information about all enemies and NPCs!

◈ Uncover 32 unlockable tales that expand the lore and reveal the connections and secrets between the characters!

◈ Progress through a meta-progression system, with NPCs offering upgrades, new recipes, and gameplay diversity, making every playthrough unique!

◈ And best of all: an instant replay factor, ensuring each session feels fresh and full of discoveries!

[/p][h2]The adventure has already begun![/h2][p]We’re beyond excited to see you dive into Shard Squad. Enjoy the game and have fun! And if you’d like to connect directly with the dev team, feel free to join us on Discord.

With love,
The Root Studios Team

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[p]Get ready for big news!
Shard Squad will be featured in the Monster Taming Direct on September 7, 2025 at 10 AM EDT, hosted on the Gym Leader Ed channel. During the event, you’ll see the brand-new official trailer, the long-awaited release date announcement, and several exclusive content reveals never shown before.[/p][p]If you’ve been following the game’s development, this is your chance to catch a first look at what’s coming next.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]