Toy Smash Kaboom! News

[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]

[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]