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Steam Next Fest - Demo Updated

[h2]Steam Next Fest is live - jump into the Rift Miner demo[/h2][p]
Steam Next Fest starts today at 18:00 and Rift Miner is in.
The demo was already out, but this is the current Next Fest build with fresh polish, fixes, and QoL.

Compete on the demo leaderboard
Your score is the time it takes to finish the demo.
You can improve your time anytime by starting a new save and doing a faster run.

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Highlights since demo release
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  • [p]Performance - smoother long sessions, reduced map loading spikes[/p]
  • [p]Stability - memory leaks fixed[/p]
  • [p]QoL - pin upgrades to track required mining resources[/p]
  • [p]Options - new FOV setting, hub zoom for easier leaderboard readability[/p]
  • [p]UI - upgrade tree cleaned up[/p]
  • [p]Visuals - portals updated, brief invisibility bug fixed[/p]
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Play the demo - Wishlist

Feedback - Bugs - Ideas
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Or post in the Steam Discussions.

Question
Which Echo Card or upgrade combo feels strongest right now - and what should I tackle next?

See you in the rift. ⛏️[/p]