Dead as Disco News

[p]Think you’ve got the flair to capture Hemlock’s haunting charm? Now’s your chance to show it off! We’re kicking off a Hemlock Fanart Competition to celebrate his arrival in our upcoming closed playtest and we want to see your boldest, wildest interpretations. 👀[/p][hr][/hr][p]🎨 HEMLOCK FANART COMPETITION[/p][p]We want to see your take on Hemlock! Whether he's terrifying, tragic, or totally fabulous, bring him to life in your own unique style. You’ll get to experience Hemlock during the closed playtest, so let the boss battle inspire your masterpiece![/p][p]Post your entry in the #hemlock-competition channel on our Discord.[/p][hr][/hr][p]🏆 PRIZES
We’ll select 3 winners who’ll score guaranteed access to our upcoming closed playtest + 5 invite codes for their friends! [/p][hr][/hr][p]⚠️ GROUND RULES
• 1 entry per person
• No AI-generated content
• No stolen content. keep it original
• Keep it appropriate and in line with our Discord rules (please read them!)[/p][hr][/hr][p]Ready to show us what you’ve got?
Hop on our Discord and join the fun! 💃
Join our Discord[/p][p][/p][p]The Dead as Disco Team[/p]

[h3]ENCORE WEEKEND, NOW WITHOUT AN NDA!

The response to our closed playtest has been incredible, so we’re opening the doors even wider. It’s time for an Encore![/h3][h3]
[/h3][p][/p][h3]📅 Playtest Dates[/h3][p]Encore Playtest Weekend 18 July 2025 at 10AM PT → 21 July 2025 at 10AM PT [/p][p]This time, we’re lifting the NDA, so feel free to stream, record, screenshot, and share everything. Tag us in your content, we love seeing what you create![/p][hr][/hr][h3]💌 How to Join[/h3][p]This is still an invite-only playtest, with priority going to:[/p]

• [p]Players who signed up for our playtest & newsletter[/p]
• [p]Anyone who joined previous playtests[/p]

[p]Not signed up yet? Sign Up Now![/p][p]More invites are going out, so keep an eye on your inbox![/p][p]Didn’t get in yet? You’ll have chances to win access during the weekend by tuning into our Rising Stars creator streams! Join our Discord! [/p][hr][/hr][h3]🆕 What’s New This Time?[/h3][p]For a recap of all the new features, check our previous announcement! We will also share a patch note with more details. [/p][hr][/hr][h3]📝 We Want Your Feedback[/h3][p]This is still a pre-alpha build, and your input is hugely important. Tell us what’s working, what’s not, and what you want more of! Please take the time to fill the in-game survey ❤️[/p][hr][/hr][p]Spread the word and we’ll see you in-game.

- The Dead as Disco Team [/p]

[p][/p][p]June was wild, 400,000 wishlists! Your excitement has helped shine a huge spotlight on Dead as Disco, and it's already shaping the future of the game. From the whole team: thank you.[/p][p]Now it’s time for the next step: July Playtest is coming![/p][hr][/hr][h2]How to Join[/h2][p]This is an invite-only playtest, with priority going to:[/p]

• [p]Players who signed up for our beta & newsletter[/p]
• [p]Anyone who joined previous playtests[/p]
• [p]Not signed up yet? Sign Up Now! [/p]

[p]This is still a pre-alpha build, so expect rough edges and know that your feedback is everything. We want to hear what vibes, what doesn’t, and what you want more of![/p][p]More details coming in the next update.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]What’s in the Test?[/h2][h3]🎸 New Boss Fight: Hemlock[/h3][p]Take on the powerhouse bassist in a brand-new boss encounter. Some visuals are still placeholder but gameplay is ripe for early feedback.[/p][p][/p][h3]🌌 New Story Level: Arora[/h3][p]Enter the planetarium, a shimmering new domain ruled by one of our celestial Idols.[/p][p][/p][h3]💃 Infinite Disco Upgrades[/h3]

• [p]Custom Playlists – Pick your music, set your flow.[/p]
• [p]Arena Swapping – Change the environment mid-run and keep the groove fresh.[/p]
• [p]New Arenas – More variety. More vibes.[/p]

[h3]⚙️ Performance Tweaks & Bug Fixes[/h3][p]We’ve been tuning under the hood. Let us know how it feels on your system![/p][p]Plus: a few surprise additions. Full patch notes will be dropped closer to launch.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]What’s Not in This Test?[/h2]

• [p]Narrative content is still using placeholder dialogue.[/p]
• [p]Progression systems are not yet included (which will affect balancing & difficulty).[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]The Future: You Asked, We’re Building It![/h2][p]You've spoken and we’re listening. In development thanks to your feedback:[/p]

• [p]Beat-synced visuals[/p]
• [p]Custom keybinds[/p]
• [p]New dance moves[/p]
• [p]More Charlie skins[/p]

[p]We’re working hard behind the scenes and can’t wait to show you more soon. Until then: get ready to groove. ✨[/p][hr][/hr][p]Stay funky, [/p][p]– The Dead as Disco Team[/p]

[p]Think you’ve got what it takes to bring the groove? Prove it! We're running TWO community competitions during Next Fest and the winners will earn guaranteed access to our upcoming closed playtest, packed with fresh, brand new content! 👀[/p][hr][/hr][p]🎬 VIDEO COMPETITION Create your best video clip using Dead as Disco + the music of your choice! Show off your rhythm, creativity, and editing flair. Post your entry in the #video-competition channel on our Discord.[/p][hr][/hr][p]🎵 MUSIC COMPETITION Compose an original track that would feel right at home in the Dead as Disco universe! Funky, retro, weird, wild, let your sound shine. Submit it in the #music-competition channel on our Discord.[/p][hr][/hr][p]🏆 PRIZES We’ll select 3 winners per competition, and they’ll score guaranteed access to our exclusive closed playtest + 5 friends invitation! We all about sharing the fun here! Be among the first to try exciting new content before anyone else![/p][hr][/hr][p]⚠️ GROUND RULES
• 1 entry per person per competition
• No AI-generated content
• No stolen content. keep it original
• Keep it appropriate and in line with our Discord rules (please read them!)[/p][hr][/hr][p]Ready to show us what you’ve got?
Hop on our Discord and join the fun! 💃
Join our Discord[/p][p][/p][p]The Dead as Disco Team[/p]

[p]🎉Next Fest Celebration! [/p][p]To celebrate Next Fest, we’re kicking off the week with two contests that will grant winners guaranteed access to our upcoming closed playtest, where brand-new content will be unveiled. [/p][p][/p][p]Video competition: Create your best video clip using Dead as Disco + the music of your choice and share it with us in the #Video competition on our Discord [/p][p]Music competition: Create an original song that would fit in Dead as Disco and share it in our #music competition channel in our Discord [/p][p]Both contests will start on June 9 and end on June 16! [/p][p][/p][p]🙏 A major thanks
Thanks to you, our incredible community, we’ve hit more than 250k wishlists! We’re absolutely blown away. Your support, hype, and love mean the world to us. So let’s keep the party going!!! 🕺

[/p][p]🫂 Help support the game
We need your support, help us out by leaving a quick review! Every thumbs-up or piece of written feedback helps us improve and become more discoverable on Steam. It only takes a few seconds to leave your review. [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve been working hard to build something special, and now you can follow the journey up close. Community is everything to us. We appreciate you being part of the Dead as Disco Crew. Let’s make this launch unforgettable. [/p][p][/p][p]See you in-game! 🕺 [/p][p]The Dead as Disco Team[/p]