Desktop Heroes News

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Our demo is now available for you to try! Step into a unique idle RPG adventure that lives just above your taskbar.[/h3][p]Select your hero, battle monstrous foes, and collect loot - all while you work. Whether you want to play actively or let your party progress in the background, Desktop Heroes is your faithful companion during the day.[/p][p]👉 Visit our Steam page and try the demo today![/p][p][/p][p]You can also contact us on Discord here:  https://bit.ly/desktopheroesdc[/p][p][/p][p]
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[h2]Update – Complete Code-base Overhaul[/h2]

• [p]Entire game code-base has been restructured for a more flexible foundation, enabling future advanced features.[/p]
• [p]Important: This update is not compatible with previous versions. All old saves and progress will be deleted upon updating.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]UI & UX Improvements[/h2]

• [p]All UI elements redesigned with improved visuals and usability.[/p]
• [p]Skillbar:[/p]
  • [p]5-slot customizable skill bar.[/p]
  • [p]Rearrange skills via right-click or drag-and-drop.[/p]

[h3]Menus[/h3]

• [p]Character Menu[/p]
  • [p]Displays character state and stats.[/p]
  • [p]Includes stat upgrade and skill set.[/p]
  • [p]Skills can be dragged directly to the skill bar.[/p]
• [p]Backpack Menu[/p]
  • [p]Full shared inventory with drag-and-drop support.[/p]
  • [p]Items can be moved to the skill bar.[/p]
  • [p]Upcoming feature: Gear section for equipping items from the backpack.[/p]
• [p]Item Tooltips[/p]
  • [p]Detailed descriptions added for all items.[/p]
• [p]Crafting Menu[/p]
  • [p]Craft potions usable from the skill bar.[/p]
  • [p]Effects include HP recovery, double earnings, and more.[/p]
  • [p]Only HP potions are currently available - other potion types coming in the next update.[/p]
• [p]Team Menu[/p]
  • [p]Unlock, revive, or switch characters through a central hub.[/p]
• [p]Settings Menu[/p]
  • [p]Fully revised with a cleaner, more intuitive UX.[/p]
• [p]Language Support[/p]
  • [p]All supported languages are active now.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Map System[/h2]

• [p]Map menu separated from other menu tabs with a dedicated, more detailed view.[/p]
• [p]Now located outside the bottom-right corner for better accessibility.[/p]
• [p]Features:[/p]
  • [p]Buy and switch maps.[/p]
  • [p]View current map details.[/p]
  • [p]Enable/disable automatic map level progression.[/p]
  • [p]Manually move back and forth between map levels.[/p]
  • [p]See the list of available mobs per map.[/p]

[p]Hello Heroes,[/p][p]First of all, thank you for playing the Desktop Heroes demo and for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas, as well as any bugs you’ve found. Your feedback has been a huge help in improving the game every day.[/p][p]Our goal is for Desktop Heroes to be a game that you can leave running on your screen while you work, while also surprising, challenging, and making you smile whenever you check back in. With your help, we’re refining the balance, resolving irritating issues and introducing new quality-of-life features to enhance your gaming experience.[/p][p]Today’s update focuses on improving the balance of combat for several characters and maps, giving you more control over your game data and fixing some bugs that were affecting your gold.[/p][p]This is just the beginning. Your adventure has only just started, and together we’re creating something special. So please keep playing and telling us what you think so we can make Desktop Heroes the best idle fantasy adventure you’ve ever had on your desktop![/p][p]Now, let's talk about what's new![/p][p][/p][p]New in this Update[/p]

• [p]Demo Balancing Update: Adjustments for Warrior, Hunter, Forest, and Desert.[/p]
• [p]Added Mob Health Bar Show/Hide option in Settings.[/p]
• [p]Added Clear Game Data option in Settings.[/p]
• [p]Added Restart Game option in Settings.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where players had to pay again for already purchased items.[/p]
• [p]Added Map Level Change option.[/p]

[p]🔴 Important Note:
If you have played the demo before, your save data will be deleted due to these changes.[/p]

[p]Desktop Heroes is joining the Debut Festival (7-11 August) on Steam.[/p][p][/p][p]We're excited to be part of this special event, which celebrates new voices and first-time releases in the gaming world. The festival is all about fresh ideas, bold experiences and discovery and we’re thrilled that Desktop Heroes is one of the things you'll discover there![/p][p][/p][p]Our demo will be available throughout the event, so come and meet your tiny fantasy party, fight monsters on the bottom of your screen and experience the love and pixel dust that went into crafting it.[/p][p][/p][p]If you're curious about working and playing at the same time, this one's for you![/p]