Toy Smash Kaboom! News

[p]Hi, everyone![/p][p]Toy Smash Kaboom! is launching in just two weeks![/p][p]In today’s post, we’re sharing a small sneak peek into the story behind the game![/p][p][/p][h2]Fred and His Toy Room[/h2][p]TL;DR: Every single one of these wacky toys? Yup, Fred's! This kiddo really has a habit of collecting all kinds of quirky toys in his room:  some were gifts he received, while others were handcrafted by Fred himself.[/p][p]In the full release, the game will introduce Fred's Diary, presented as a Pop-Up Book. By meeting certain conditions, you’ll unlock the stories hidden behind each toy.[/p][p]For example, the seemingly ordinary Puppet is actually the very first toy Fred made with his own hands:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]And the giant Fang Crocodile saw one of Fred’s proudest moments at school:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Each time you unlock a memory, you’ll also receive a small film sticker.[/p][p]These stickers allow you to uncover the unknown side of each Hero, unlocking their exclusive skin, as well as new table and scene looks.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You might also be wondering: if the toys were Fred’s childhood treasures… then what role do the four Heroes play?[/p][p]Many secrets still lie hidden within this Pop-Up Diary! Win more matches and uncover the storys between Fred and the Heroes![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]And, Fred’s story won’t just end in version 1.0. More toys will be added in future updates, gradually revealing the complete picture of the tale![/p][p][/p][h2]Hand-Drawn Illustrations![/h2][p]We’ve also created illustrations for the toy stories in the Pop-Up Diary. We hope that opening its pages reveals a warm and heartfelt cartoon world:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Each entry in the Pop-Up Diary unlocks a unique piece of hand-drawn art. As you progress, Fred’s Diary will grow richer both in text and visuals![/p][hr][/hr][p]That’s all for today’s sneak peek![/p][p]By the way, Toy Smash Kaboom! is part of the WePlay Expo 2025 event on Steam, and our demo is still available. Give it a try![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! If you have feedback or want to share your builds with other players, feel free to join our official Discord server![/p][p][/p][p]AND, don’t forget to add Toy Smash Kaboom! to your wishlist on Steam![/p]

[p]Hey, everyone![/p][p]We are Free Particle, the developers behind Toy Smash Kaboom![/p][p]Time flies! Only less than a month left until the full release. Now that development is winding down, we wanted to share some insights into the art style behind the game.[/p][p]You may have noticed that the animation in Toy Smash Kaboom! is a bit special, even carrying a hint of retro charm:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]For those familiar with Cuphead, you might recognize that Toy Smash Kaboom! uses a similar animation style that was popular in the early 20th century: Rubber Hose Animation. [/p][p]This style originated in the early American animation industry, featuring characters’ jointless and bendy body stretching and squashing like rubber hoses. For example, early Mickey Mouse cartoons used this style:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]For us, the exaggerated, humorous effect perfectly fits the art style we aim for in Toy Smash Kaboom![/p][p]As for toy design, we drew lots of inspiration from childhood memories. For example, Little Crocodile is inspired by the classic Crocodile Dentist:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Burrowing Mole comes from the classic animation Mole’s Story:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Naughty Andy has a Tamagotchi:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]And..[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In real life, toys require special materials to achieve unique effects. But in a video game, freed from the laws of physics, imagination becomes our most powerful tool.[/p][p][/p][h2]Toys? More Like Toying![/h2][p]Ever since Easter Eggs were invented, human life has at least tripled… just kidding. [/p][p]Many of the toy designs in Toy Smash Kaboom! are indeed inspired by works we love ourselves. For instance, Captain Panda, literally the head of B.A.N.D.I.T, his round shape is inspired by the famous robot BB-8 from Star Wars:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]And who could resist a gauntlet perfect for snapping fingers…[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Of course, the hidden Easter Eggs in our toys don’t stop here. We’ll leave the rest for you to discover! Feel free to share your findings in the comments ^_-*[/p][p][/p][h2]Heroes' Alter Ego![/h2][p]Our new hero for the full version, Puppet Musician, is a super-talented rock star! She manipulates melodies to boost her team or disrupt opponents, controlling the rhythm of the battlefield.[/p][p][/p][p]Puppet Musician went through several versions. At first, she looked like this:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]While this version had a strong witchy vibe, it leaned too much on evilness and lacked the rock star energy we wanted. After much brainstorming, the ultimate image of this full-blown rock enthusiast was born:[/p][p]Now her cute bright pink twin-tails contrast sharply with her fiery, rebellious personality. Her obsession with rock music drives her to mimic David Bowie’s iconic lightning bolt makeup while covering her electric guitar with Nirvana, Rolling Stones, and Nine Inch Nails stickers![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]But Puppet Musician’s life may be more than we imagined. If you see her dressed as a vampire hunter in the game, don’t be too surprised![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]When designing her outfit, we initially considered keeping the musician theme while mixing in some Western, country folk elements (Concept Sketch A):[/p][p][/p][p]But we just couldn’t imagine this wild card slowing down to sing a gentle country ballad. In the end, we decided that besides rocking out, she can indulge in her vampire-hunting fantasies, perhaps also bringing back her little witchy side.[/p][p]And she’s not the only one getting new outfits! The full release introduces Skin Change. Players can unlock new looks for each hero by meeting certain conditions, along with new table decorations, allowing you to explore another side of the heroes’ lives! For example, this doctor may look all about modern science, but secretly dabble in alchemy:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Studio’s Secret Member?[/h2][p]We describe ourselves as a tiny 6-person team. But actually, we have a mysterious "seventh member"! Many of the initial toy designs come from her, the studio’s lead creative director: our team member’s daughter, Yuanbao:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Gingerbread Man, taking the spotlight as the game icon, started as a doodle by Yuanbao.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As for why Gingerbread Man has a leaf on his head…, Yuanbao prefers to keep it a secret. But we all guess it’s because of her overwhelming love for Korok![/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]That’s all for today’s sharing! Feel free to leave a comment or join our official Discord server![/p][p]If you want to learn more about Toy Smash Kaboom!, smash the Follow button![/p][p]AND, don’t forget to add us to your wishlist![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[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]