Toy Smash Kaboom! News

[p]Localization[/p]

• [p]Added German language support (available in the Settings menu).[/p]

[p]Bug Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed a Unity engine security vulnerability.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an occasional error when opening the recipe.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the screen could occasionally become blurry.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where hotkeys could not be used in certain interfaces, including settings, tutorials, and battle results.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where players could obtain multiple blessings in Joker's Blessing event due to animation delay.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where closing the battle results with a hotkey could cause the battle or event to be skipped.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where repeatedly closing the recipe, or quickly pressing ESC could cause UI components to disappear or trigger an error.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a softlock issue that could occur when using the Magnet Hook.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in Trainings where defeating an opponent would not grant gold.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Ice Cream caused abnormal slow effects on Burrowing Mole and Mole Specialist.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]After several rounds of playtests, the demo release, and the Steam Next Fest (plus many long nights of hard work!), the full version of Toy Smash Kaboom! is finally entering its final stretch of development, and we’re thrilled to announce:[/p][h2]Toy Smash Kaboom! will launch on December 4th on Steam!（UTC）[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]The full release features 4 unique heroes and 8 total classes[/h3][p]In addition to the demo heroes — \[Dr. Hamster] and \[Doll Chef] , time to meet our new face, "guitar girl", the \[Puppet Musician] who commands rhythm and chaos on the battlefield with her hopping, head-banging note warriors![/p][p]And just in time for Halloween, we’re introducing our mischievous fourth hero: Naughty Andy![/p][p][/p][p]Draped in a ghostly sheet, Andy is a true “master of mischief” who can summon childhood nightmares — ghosts, skeletons, scythe-wielding reapers, and dark curses! Oh, and when the night falls... expect UFOs to descend upon the toy battlefield![/p][p][/p][h3]350+ Toys to Collect and Command![/h3][p]Build your ultimate toy army with over 350 wild and imaginative toys at launch![/p][p]Beware the Mushroom Legion — poisonous and will break enemies' shield! And the Poker Kingdom will have the ultimate dealer Joker himself! You’ll also meet wind-up mechanical toys powered by gears and springs, and the blazing Sun Knight, leaders of the fiery legion.[/p][p][/p][h3]A Story Beyond the Toy War...[/h3][p]In the full game, you’ll uncover the hidden story behind Fred’s Toy House. Collect Convallaria Medals through victories, craft secret items, and complete Kaboom Challenges to unlock storybook pages revealing the secrets of each hero, toy companion, and the mysterious main character behind it all — Fred.[/p][p][/p][p]Pop-up Book (WIP)👆[/p][p][/p][p]We’ll be sharing more development updates soon! And don’t forget to add Toy Smash Kaboom! to your wishlist and join our community for the latest news, sneak peeks, and feedback. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Our Official Discord: https://discord.gg/GfrHR2mn5r[/p][p][/p][p]By the way, the Demo is still available, and the latest update adds a brand-new toy — Potato Trap. Try it out here: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]Steam Next Fest has wrapped up, but our demo is still open, and it just got a brand-new toy update to spice up your tabletop battles![/p][p]This update adds a new item, \[Potato Trap]. You’ll find it in the starting lineup of Doll Chef – Super Gardener. We’ve also tweaked the drop rates of Balloons and Slots, and fixes several known issues.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Patch Notes[/h3][p]Optimizations:[/p][p]Adjusted the drop rates of Balloons and Slots.[/p][p]Balance:[/p][p]Temporarily disabled item: Flying Shoes.[/p][p]Ice Cream: added “Water” tag.[/p][p]Bug Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where some opponent items of old match data could exceed slots.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where items in the storage area might be blocked and couldn’t be dragged.[/p]

[p]New Item:[/p][p]Potato Trap has been added as a new toy item to the Doll Chef – Super Gardener default starting lineup.[/p][p][/p][h3]Next Fest Recap[/h3][p]During the Next Fest, our concurrent player count hit a brand-new record, topping the Roguelite demo charts on Steam![/p][p]We’re also thrilled to share that Toy Smash Kaboom! has been nominated for Best Visual Art at the Taipei Game Show! None of this would’ve been possible without your amazing support ❤️[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Our demo players have spent an average of 5.5 hours in the game — far above the usual playtime for Steam demos![/p][p]We can’t wait to see how you’ll experiment once the full release arrives, featuring more hero classes and hundreds of wildly creative toys. Expect even deeper, more immersive toy battles, and perhaps a few touching stories hidden behind the chaos...[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p](Pop-up Book Assets in Development👆）[/p][p][/p][p]We'd also 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 — we may pop in to cheer you on![/p][p][/p][p]The full version is now in its final stage of development, and we’ll be sharing exciting news about the official launch very soon![/p][p]And don’t forget to add Toy Smash: Kaboom! to your Wishlist, and join our community to share feedback and ideas![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Our Official Discord: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/GfrHR2mn5r[/p][p][/p]

[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]