Begraved News

[h3]Greetings, Gravebound!

Welcome to another Begraved dev blog. This week, we’re diving into your playtest feedback. You’ve given us amazing insights, so let’s talk about what everyone loves? err? STATS! [/h3][h2]
Player Engagement[/h2]

• [p]No one played less than 30 minutes. That’s humbling to us! We hope it shows you were invested and having fun.[/p]
• [p]Average session length. Around 2 hours and no one under 30 minutes.[/p]
• [p]Most popular mode. Solo play took the crown.[/p]

[carousel][/carousel][h2]Solo vs. Group Play[/h2][p]Begraved is designed for 1–5 players. While we believe the game shines in co-op, solo adventurer's experience is important to us, so our goal moving forward.[/p]

• [p]Make multiplayer even more engaging.[/p]
• [p]Keep solo play rewarding and immersive.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Tutorial & Guidance[/h2][p]We knew going into the playtest that tutorials needed improvement. Here’s our philosophy.[/p]

• [p]We’re big fans of direct gameplay meaning everything happens through actions, touch, push, pull, with least amount of time spent in menus or inventory screens slowing you down.[/p]
• [p]But we also want the game to feel intuitive, not frustrating. Expect better onboarding and clearer guidance in the next playtest update and for players that like to work stuff out themselves? Don't worry the tutorial is so far planned as optional.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]What’s Next[/h2]

• [p]QnA planned.[/p]
• [p]Preview of tutorial changes coming soon.[/p]
• [p]More invites to the playtest.[/p]
• [p]Keep feedback coming! Every comment helps us make Begraved the best experience possible.[/p]

[h3]Join the Conversation[/h3][p]What do you think about solo vs. multiplayer? What tutorial improvements would help you most? Drop your thoughts in the comments or in our community DISCORD

Until next time, Laters Groobers,
Jade - CM[/p]

[h2]Greetings, Gravebound!

Playtest Demand[/h2][p]We’ve had over 4,000 requests to join the playtest, far more than we expected in such a short time! To make sure we can properly review your feedback, we’ll close new requests this Sunday, so get your digits hammering that Playtest button, as you’ll still be part of the pool if you sign up by then.[/p][p]Also worth noting we’ll reopen playtest sign-ups in the future when new content is added.[/p]

• [p]We’re approving current requests in small waves each day, so check your email or Steam page for updates and thank you for your patience as we send out invites, [/p]
• [p]Dont forget to join our Discord https://discord.gg/begraved if you want to give feedback early, otherwise we will post a questionnaire in near future. [/p]
• [p]Beta testers are already giving us valuable feedback and helping root out bugs and issues so thank you to all taking part so far.
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[h2]Cats! [/h2][p]Credit to community member Rosso

We have been sharing our "Black Cat" across socials, Tiktok and Youtube shorts have a special brain rot take if you like that sort of thing, (All our socials are at bottom of every post) Beware though, things can get out of hand if you rescue every feline friend you come across, on plus side pet the cat and receive
some coin, just dont ask where it came from.[/p][p]
Credit to community member Rambo
[/p][h2]Dev Vlog[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
We (Me) forgot to link our first developer vlog we posted last week, it's on youtube now if you want to hear direct from our game director Grimmcore what Begraved is in his own words, we plan a new dev vlog up every few weeks and plan some developer streams soon, Thats it for now, if you like what you see help us grow by Wishlisting Begraved right now!

Laters,
Jade CM[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Greetings, Gravebound![/h2][p]First off, thank you for the incredible reception to the Begraved Steam page launch! Honestly, we weren’t sure how things would go with Halloween and so many amazing indie games out there, but the hype has been amazing.[/p][p][/p][p]
We still need those wish lists though! If you’ve already added us, thank you! If not, please consider hitting that Wishlist button. It’s the easiest way to support us and helps more players discover Begraved.[/p][h3]
Playtest Info[/h3][p]A big part of Begraved’s development is your feedback ahead of our Early Access launch. But we want to set some expectations.[/p]

• [p]Early Access won’t be in 2025, but it’s not too far off.[/p]

• [p]This gives us plenty of time to polish the game and squash bugs with your help.[/p]
• [p]We will have small playtest in waves so we can take time to really listen to the feedback.[/p]

[p]You may have noticed the Playtest button on the page, click it to be considered for future playtests! However, that option may be removed soon as we focus on smaller groups via our Discord.[/p][p]👉 Join our Discord:[/p][p]https://discord.gg/begraved[/p][h3]
Stay Connected[/h3][p]We’ve seen great traction on Twitter/X and other socials, so if you want to keep up with updates, dev blogs, and sneak peeks:[/p]

• [p]Follow us on social media[/p]
• [p]Join the conversation on Discord[/p]
• [p]Wishlist on Steam[/p]

[p]Regular dev blogs are coming soon with more info about the game, features, and behind-the-scenes content.[/p][p]Thank you again for all the support, you’re helping us make something truly special. Stay spooky, stay cozy, and we’ll see you in the hideout![/p]

• [p]X/Twitter - https://x.com/PlayBegraved [/p]
• [p]Youtube - [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/playbegraved/ [/p]
• [p]Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@begraved [/p]
• [p]Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/begraved.bsky.social [/p]
• [p]Twitch - [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Begraved/ [/p]

[p][/p][h2]Welcome, Gravebound!
[/h2][p]Step into the shadows of Begraved, our cozy-but-scary game where survival means more than escaping the crypts, it means paying your dues to the dreaded Taxman. You are one of the Gravebound, Desperate souls condemned to plunder forgotten catacombs and cursed corridors in the land of Goria. Riches await… if you can survive the apparitions, ghouls, and traps lurking in the endless dark.
[/p][p][/p][h3]What Is Begraved?[/h3][p]We call it a cozy scary game, a mix of eerie exploration and tense survival, wrapped in atmospheric gloom. Brave the darkness alone or team up with up to five players in co-op because sometimes, screams are better shared.

[/p][h3]How Do You Survive?[/h3][p]Before each run, stock up on essentials from the mysterious Shop Keeper, torches, hammers, and other tools to keep you alive. Every treasure you drag back from the depths can be sold for gold, but beware: every five nights, the Taxman arrives to collect his dues. Fail to pay, and the consequences can be… fatal.
[/p][p][/p][h3]Progression & Customization[/h3][p]Your victories bring more than gold. As your coin purse grows, you’ll unlock strange furnishings for your hideout, each granting stat boosts and a little comfort in the gloom. Discover secrets hidden within your lair and meet peculiar characters who offer help for your next descent. Progress through Goria by unlocking new regions and uncovering mysteries that deepen the darkness.
[/p][p][/p][h3]Join the Community[/h3][p]We’re Gripjaw, a tiny studio of four passionate developers building Begraved in our spare time, nights and weekends fueled by creativity (and probably too much coffee). We want you to be part of this journey. Expect regular dev blogs, streams, and updates across our socials, but the best way to stay in the loop is to join our Discord where you can signup to playtest the game
👉 https://discord.gg/begraved[/p][p]Access will roll out gradually as we gather feedback and refine the experience. Your input will help us shape the darkness ahead as we prepare a more complete demo for early next year.[/p][h3]
Until Next Time…[/h3][p]That’s all for our first developer blog, Gravebound! If you like what you’ve seen, please wish list the game on Steam, share it with friends, and join our Discord to help shape the darkness ahead[/p][p]Until then… stay in the shadows, and remember, the Taxman always comes.[/p][p]Gravebound, signing off[/p][p]
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