The Artifactory News

[h2]Hey everyone![/h2][p]We’ve been cooking up a lot of improvements for the demo and sneaking in some shiny new features for the full game too. One of the biggest fixes this round: input and device join bugs on Steam Remote Play Together are now resolved.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]On top of that, our Steam page got a bit of a facelift. Here’s the full breakdown:[/p][p][/p][h3]DEMO GOODIES[/h3]

• [p]Help Menu added to
• Chronicles*[/p]
• [p]3 New Characters to try out[/p]
• [p]Recipe balance pass – smoother resource management[/p]
• [p]Reward System – collect stars on maps to unlock recipes, maps, and characters[/p]
• [p]Input Fixes[/p]
  • [p]First input now sets your main device in menus[/p]
  • [p]Device rejoin issues fixed[/p]
  • [p]Fixed input and device join bugs on Steam Remote Play Together[/p]
• [p]Sale Cards rebalanced[/p]
• [p]Tutorials improved for better clarity[/p]
• [p]New audio and music tweaks[/p]
• [p]New menu animations[/p]
• [p]New menu font for easier readability[/p]
• [p]“Time’s Up” text added when the level ends[/p]
• [p]Flying coins animation when you score[/p]
• [p]Pause Menu added[/p]
• [p]Lots of smaller bugfixes[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]FULL GAME SNEAK PEEKS[/h3][p]We’re experimenting with some wild new mechanics for the upcoming maps:[/p]

• [p]Ghosts that will haunt you[/p]
• [p]An angry octopus who might just eat you[/p]
• [p]Portals and a bunch of other surprises[/p]
• [p]New environment models[/p]

[p][/p][h3]STEAM PAGE FACELIFT[/h3]

• [p]Brand new Key Art[/p]
• [p]Updated Capsule Images[/p]

[p][/p][p]That’s all for now! Thanks a ton for playing, testing, and giving us feedback — it helps us shape this game into something truly fun (and a little chaotic). More updates are on the way, so stay tuned![/p][p]If you’d like to chat with us, share feedback, or just hang out with the community, join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rVaJycYyTN[/p][p][/p]

[p]The Artifactory has selected to Debut Festival, which starts today. We extended the demo with an exclusive extra level. Try it between august 7 and 11![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p]

[p]Demo Update - 0.1.19[/p][p]Hello everyone! We've just released a new demo update with several improvements based on your feedback. Here’s what’s changed:[/p][p]Gameplay Updates[/p]

• [p]Character selection now sticks – no need to re-pick your favorite after every level.[/p]
• [p]Level adjustments on a1.3 and a1.4 – more room to move around, and it’s a bit harder to fall off the edge.[/p]
• [p]Tweaked demo level settings – more time and fewer points required to earn stars.[/p]

[p]Interface & Visual Polish[/p]

• [p]New body text font for easier reading.[/p]
• [p]More consistent font sizes across the UI.[/p]
• [p]Partially hidden recipes – undiscovered ones now only hide a few ingredients and the score. Only a small number are fully hidden.[/p]
• [p]Tabs now have proper names in the Chronicles screen.[/p]

[p]Throwing & Feel[/p]

• [p]Slower spinning when throwing objects – makes things feel more predictable and easier to follow.[/p]

[p]Other Fixes[/p]

• [p]A round of general bug fixes and small polish improvements.[/p]

[p][/p][p]A quick progress update: While the demo levels remain the same for now, development is moving steadily! We’ve completed 15 levels and currently have 5 more in progress. Our goal is to ship 25 main levels - 5 per acts, plus 5 to 7 optional extras.[/p][p]Lastly, we’d love to invite you to join our Discord community! That’s where we’ll be chatting with players, sharing behind-the-scenes updates, and looking for beta testers in the near future.[/p][p]Thanks for playing and for all the feedback so far – we really appreciate it! – The Artifactory Team[/p]

[p]Our Discord server is officially live![/p][p]We’ve built a cozy (and occasionally chaotic) corner of the internet for everyone excited about The Artifactory. Whether you're into packing lootboxes with questionable teamwork, yelling at your friends over a conveyor belt, or just curious about what we’re building — come hang out.[/p][p]You’ll get:[/p]

• [p]Fresh updates straight from the devs[/p]
• [p]Sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chaos[/p]
• [p]A chance to share your thoughts and ideas[/p]
• [p]Info about our upcoming BETA (yes, it’s getting close)[/p]

[p]We’d love to hear from you — or at least see your best packing fails.[/p][p]JOIN HERE[/p][p]Let’s make this community as delightfully messy as the game itself.[/p]

🎉 The Artifactory Demo is LIVE! 🎉

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Hey Lootmasters!
We’re thrilled to announce that our demo is now live and ready for action!

What’s in the demo?

• 5 unique maps – Each with its own chaos, quirks, and conveyor belt madness
  
• Experimental resources – Mix, match, and discover new recipes on the fly
  
• Solo or up to 4-player co-op – Play alone or team up in local couch co-op
  
• Steam Remote Play Together supported – No friends on your couch? No problem! Play together online!
  

Whether you're a one-person packing powerhouse or part of a frantic four-player crew, now’s your chance to get hands-on with the wild world of The Artifactory.

💬 We’d love your feedback – share your thoughts, bugs, and best packaging fails with us right here on the Community page!

Let the tinkering begin.