Toy Smash Kaboom! News

[p]Bug Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed incorrect display of Steam Deck controller shortcut icons.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the tutorial could sometimes freeze.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that could occur when refreshing the combine interface.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]The brand-new demo has been live and now featured in the Steam Next Fest![/p][p]Toy Smash Kaboom! is a strategy game that takes place on a lively tabletop battlefield. Place and combine hundreds of whimsical toys within limited space, create powerful builds, and knock your opponents off the table to claim victory! In this demo, you can try out two hero classes (Dr. Hamster – Hamster Legion, and Doll Chef – Super Gardener), and over 170 unique toys to unlock and experiment with! [/p][p][/p][h2]What's new in the Next Fest demo?[/h2]

• [p]Class-exclusive items:[/p]

[p]In the “Joker’s Blessing” event (unlocked once any hero reaches Rank 2), you’ll have the chance to pick from a set of unique items![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Among them are class-exclusive items that allow your hero to join the battle.[/p][p]We can’t wait to see what creative and unexpected strategies you’ll come up with using these new items! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Turn your Steam friends into toys![/p]

[p]Once any hero reaches Rank 2, you’ll unlock the brand-new “Toy Crafting” event during battles.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You can choose one of your Steam friends and use their profile name and avatar to transform into classic handheld console！ [/p][p]With dozens of weapons and skills to select and mix, you can fully equip and customize your “friend toy.” Once crafted, your customized companion will join the Kaboom army, fighting alongside you in chaotic, toy-smashing battle![/p][p]Meanwhile, the Poker Series has also been added to the demo. This update also brings Spanish language support and controller optimization, making the toy-battling experience smoother! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Share your lineups and creative ideas![/h2][p]We'd love to see you show off your best Toy Battle lineups on X, Reddit, Discord and Youtube![/p][p]Post your highlight clips or lineup screenshots with the hashtags #ToySmashKaboom and #SteamNextFest — we may pop in to cheer you on![/p][p]Got feedback or new toy designs? Join our official Discord and let us know what you think! (You can also access the feedback survey directly from the main menu in-game.)[/p]

• [p]Official Discord: https://discord.gg/GfrHR2mn5r[/p]

[p][/p][p]And of course—don’t forget to wishlist Toy Smash Kaboom! on Steam! We’re working hard to bring you the full version as soon as possible![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]Adjustments:[/p]

• [p]Optimized the buff range and slot position of several items, including Gacha Machine, Hamster Helicopter, Hamster Air Wing, Sunflower, Dark Cookie, Master Sword, Lightning Vial and Thunderstorm, making them easier to place and trigger buff effects.[/p]

[p]Balance:[/p]

• [p]Hamster Helicopter, Hamster Air Wing, Mini Helicopter, and Helicopter: Added Wind/Lightning types.[/p]
• [p]Twin Peapod: ATK 5 → 6[/p]
• [p]Peapod Shooter: HP 35 → 40[/p]
• [p]Club Card: Cooldown 6s → 9s, DMG 5 → 8[/p]
• [p]Club Card II: Cooldown 6s → 9s, DMG 7 → 10[/p]
• [p]Hamster Helicopter: ATK 5 → 6[/p]
• [p]Hamster Air Wing: ATK 4 → 10, HP 80 → 100[/p]
• [p]Egg Launcher: Chance of Slow effect 25% → 15%[/p]
• [p]Heart Card: Cooldown 5s → 7s, Heal 5 → 7[/p]
• [p]Heart Card II: Cooldown 5 → 7, Heal 7 → 10[/p]
• [p]Icicle: Thorn stacks 10 → 9.[/p]
• [p]Weird Egg: Bubble stacks 2 → 3.[/p]
• [p]Giant Egg: Bubble stacks 2 → 3.[/p]

[p]Bug Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where Spread Fertilizer could incorrectly affect non-“Plant” items.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where opponent gold amounts could differ in the Training stage.[/p]
• [p]Optimized matchmaking difficulty metrics to ensure fairer matchups based on players’ current setups.[/p]
• [p]Other stability improvements.[/p]

[p]Optimizations:[/p]

• [p]Added pop-up notifications after completing the “Joker’s Blessing” and “Toy Crafting” events.[/p]
• [p]Moved the unlock of the “Toy Crafting” event forward to Rank 2.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the drop rate of the “Marble” series.[/p]

[p]Balance:[/p]

• [p]Standardized the base stats of custom toys.[/p]
• [p]Vengeful Hamster King: Trigger condition changed to activate when any Hamster summon dies; Speed: 1.2 → 1.5.[/p]
• [p]Spread Fertilizer: Trigger time: 20s → 30s; buff stacks: 6 → 5.[/p]
• [p]Puppet: Knockback power: 8 → 7.[/p]
• [p]Nutcracker: Knockback power: 9 → 8.[/p]
• [p]Nutcracker Captain: Cooldown for summoning “Nutcracker”: 10s → 15s.[/p]
• [p]Moonlight: Skill cooldown: 7s → 8.5s.[/p]
• [p]Balloon Bear: Knockback Power: 4 → 3; knockback RES: 1.2 → 1.1.[/p]

[p]Bug Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where custom toys using pulse cannons may not attack properly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the aura effects of some Paper-type custom toys behaved abnormally.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the ability of Lonely Warrior might function abnormally.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone! [/p][p]Kept you waiting? The brand-new Toy Smash Kaboom! demo update is officially live![/p][p]Everything we teased before — including the feature that allows you to turn your Steam friends into custom toys — is now ready to play![/p][p]This update is part of the content for Steam Next Fest (Oct 13–20), and we can’t wait for everyone to enjoy the fully upgraded chaotic toy battle ahead of the event. Update the demo now and get ready for some explosive fun![/p][hr][/hr][h3]Demo Update Highlights[/h3][p]In-Game Events[/p]

• [p]Added two in-game events, Joker’s Blessing & Toy Crafting:[/p]

[p] In Joker’s Blessing, you can choose from Class-Exclusive Items, some even let your hero directly join the fight and turn the tide![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In Toy Crafting, you can pick one of your Steam friends (or yourself, if none available) and use their avatars and profile names to craft custom toy units![/p][p]You can freely choose its type and abilities. No matter its type, it counts as a summon and can be placed in your inventory and used in battle just like any other toys.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Optimizations[/p]

• [p]Added screen saturation adjustment[/p]
• [p]Improved several sound effects[/p]
• [p]Added controller support[/p]
• [p]Added Steam Deck support[/p]
• [p]Added new language: Spanish (switchable in settings)[/p]

[p]Balance[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Added new items: Spade Card, Club Card, Diamond Card, Heart Card II, Club Card II[/p]
• [p]Textbook: Now changed into Poker Deck; size changed to 2 slots[/p]
• [p]One Punch Card: Recipe changed to Diamond Card + Chili Pepper; size changed to 3 slots[/p]
• [p]Freeze Card: Recipe changed to Spade Card + Snowball; size changed to 3 slots[/p]
• [p]Polarity Shift: Size changed to 3 slots[/p]
• [p]Angry Marble: DMG: 3 → 4; Cooldown: 1s[/p]
• [p]A Box of Marbles: DMG: 5 → 7; Cooldown: 1s[/p]
• [p]Rainbow Marble: DMG: 8 → 10; Cooldown: 1s[/p]
• [p]Snowman: DMG: 8 → 9; ATK Interval: 3 → 3.5s[/p]

[p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed incorrect description for Nameless Knight[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Gacha Machine failed to summon properly[/p]
• [p]Fixed several UI display issues[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the stats of Giant Cactus could sometimes display incorrectly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Slow effect of Frost Peapod could occasionally behave abnormally.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Whether you’ve got clever builds, funny battle moments, or feedback for improvement — we’d love to hear from you![/p][p] (You can also open the feedback form directly from the bottom-left corner of the main menu in the demo.)[/p]

• [p]Official Discord: https://discord.gg/GfrHR2mn5r[/p][p][/p]

[p]And don’t forget to wishlist Toy Smash Kaboom! on Steam — your support means the world to us! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]See you at Steam Next Fest![/p]