Toy Smash Kaboom! News

[p]Hi everyone![/p][p]We’re excited to announce that Toy Smash Kaboom! revealed a brand-new demo trailer during Indie Fan Fest showcase (featured by IGN)![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]It’s a huge honor for us to stand alongside so many amazing indie titles—and we couldn’t have made it this far without your support![/p][p]And here’s more good news: the game will join Steam Next Fest (October 13–20)! [/p][p]To celebrate, we’ll be rolling out an early demo update on October 10th—giving you the chance to try out the new features ahead of the fest![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]What’s New in the Next Fest Demo?[/h2][h3]Class-Exclusive Items[/h3][p]We’ve designed unique items according to each heror’s class, giving you powerful new ways to turn the tide of battle![/p][p]For example, the Chef Doll now brings two very different items to the battle:[/p]

• [p]Furious Slam: Slam the table at just the right moment to knock all enemies airborne, opening up a chance for your team to strike.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]
• [p]Spread Fertilizer: Spread some “magic fertilizer” on your summons to make them instantly grow bigger— more imposing and with stronger knockback effects![/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h3]Turn Your Friends into Toys (Literally!)[/h3][p]Now you can turn your Steam friends into custom toys, using their avatars and profile names.[/p][p]Pick a friend, upload their avatar and name onto the Game Buddy, and watch as your friend becomes one of your playable units![/p][p]Equip your “Friend Toy” with swords, shields, wands, and more, then enhance them further with unique abilities.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]New “Poker Series”[/h3][p]The card family is expanding with Spade Card, Club Card, Diamond Card, Heart Card II, and Club Card II![/p][p]These new members complete the build, creating even more synergy under the “Paper” type. [/p][p]Combined with items like Round Shield or Magic Wand, they’ll open up new strategies and builds.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]In-Game Events![/h3][p]Two events are here to spice up your battles:[/p]

• [p]Joker's Blessing: Choose from random items to add unpredictability and new strategies.[/p]
• [p]Toy Crafting: Unlock the “Friend-to-Toy” feature right in a match, letting you instantly customize a friend into a playable toy.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Whether it’s a clever strategy, a hilarious moment, or feedback for improvement, we’d love to hear from you! Join our official Discord: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/GfrHR2mn5r[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for your support! We can’t wait to see you at Steam Next Fest this October. Command your toy army and dive into the ultimate chaotic battle![/p][p]Don’t forget to wishlist Toy Smash Kaboom! on Steam: [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]And stay connected with us through our official social media:↓↓↓[/p]

[p]We’ve released a hotfix with the following changes:[/p][p]Bug Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where some summons failed to appear at the training level.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]We’re excited to share some of our latest updates with you.[/p][p]Our game will be featured at the Indie Fan Fest on September 25![/p][p]At the event, we’ll reveal a brand-new trailer, including new content such as upcoming gameplay mechanics and some unique items (here’s a little spoiler: they’re related to the hero you choose).[/p][p]Meanwhile, the demo is now featured in the XD Publisher Sale[/p][p]! New players can find us on the event page and download the demo for free to experience this chaotic and joyful tabletop battles.[/p][p]👉 https://store.steampowered.com/sale/XDPublisherSale2025[/p][p][/p][p]You’re also welcome to join our official community, share your feedback, and connect with other players! (You can also find a survey link in the lower left corner of the main menu in the demo.)[/p]

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

[hr][/hr][p]Version 0.1.12 is now live! New Features[/p]

• [p]Added a Game Rules page, accessible via \[Archive] in the bottom-left corner.[/p]

[p]Thank you again for your support! Don’t forget to add Toy Smash Kaboom! [/p][p]to your wishlist — it’s the best way to encourage us! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Stay connected with us through our official social media↓↓↓[/p]

[p]Optimizations[/p]

• [p]Reduced the difficulty of the training bot.[/p]
• [p]Improved sound mixing during battles with multiple units to reduce noise.[/p]
• [p]Replaced one of the background tracks in the shop scene.[/p]

[p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where items in the Lizard Shop could sometimes fail to refresh.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Hot Air Balloon caused returning summons to incorrectly stun allies upon landing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the description of the Popcorn Rain to match its actual effect.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Deathrattle effect of Riceball King can not be triggered.[/p]

[p]New Features[/p]

• [p]After battles, you can now click “View Lineups” in the bottom-right corner to review both sides’ lineups.[/p]
• [p]You can now browse archives of the Summon Shop, Magic Shop, and Weapon Shop.[/p]
• [p]The tutorial can now be rewatched from the Settings menu.[/p]

[p]Optimizations[/p]

• [p]Improved some art assets.[/p]
• [p]Improved some music and sound effects.[/p]
• [p]Optimized filtering options when browsing toys in the archive.[/p]
• [p]Hamster Ball, Gravity Hamster Ball, Mega Hamster Ball, Screaming Chicken, One Punch Spring, One Punch KO: Knockback Power is now displayed in the item details panel.[/p]
• [p]Tank: Type changed from melee to ranged.[/p]
• [p]2-Stack Block Warrior, 3-Stack Block Warrior, 4-Stack Block Warrior, 5-Stack Block Warrior: Added descriptions that higher block count increases the area of their AOE damage.[/p]

[p]Balance[/p]

• [p]Block Warrior: Physical Vulnerability stacks: 2 → 1.[/p]

[p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where Blaze appeared in the Weapon Shop.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Little Hamster summoned by Hamster Hole were not affected by the “Enlarge” effect.[/p]
• [p]Fixed abnormal visual effects for some toys.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where units pulled back by Hot Air Balloon would not Stun enemies upon landing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where some toys in the opponent’s backpack displayed incorrect effects.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Deathrattle effect would not trigger under the Stun effect.[/p]