DUSK News

But it IS important.

As we work to put the finishing touches on the game - we've brought DUSK fully into Unity 2018.

This will allow us to do much more with the game moving forward (like the Switch port) and streamline all of our processes. Huzzah! (Patch notes below)

https://steamcommunity.com/app/519860/discussions/0/1474222499229643131/

While we were doing this...





Menus are now streamlined and split into LOOK / FEEL / SOUND.

We've also added some cheeky pixelization option names for ya (right click to enlarge)



Meanwhile...



We've also started to go back and polish up Episodes 1 & 2, look for areas to improve in terms of both environmental storytelling and level design, and generally make sure the content is as good as it can be. Ye.



You'll already notice some of these small tweaks in E1M2 & E1M3.





We've fixed some remaining bugs and also added a new map!

You may recognize it as E2M6 - The Erebus Reactor.



This is a very large and open map with plenty of hunting rifles abound.

HAPPY FRAG NIGHT SNIPING ːbigjohnː



We'll be adding TDM next. You want it? YOU GOT IT.



If you think you've got good ideas for DUSK achievements - let us know HERE:

https://twitter.com/DUSKdev/status/1039296451375857664

If we use YOUR achievement? We'll credit you in the game! Neat.







We took DUSK Episode 3 to Quake Con and PAX West!

We let people play it! Even that GGGMan dude! https://twitter.com/DaveOshry/status/1027766548616933376

We even brought New Blood Chan! UwU



We think they liked it?! We even showed it off a bit on the EVGA Stream at PAX

(SPOILERS AHEAD)
https://youtu.be/jlppvPuXw3I ^ EPISODE 3 GAMEPLAY



Oh yeah... Episode 3? It's basically done.

We're just working on the final boss now. And polish. And achievements.
And we couldn't do any of this without YOU

As always be sure to follow me at https://twitter.com/DaveOshry and in Discord.gg/NewBlood for all the latest.



We've even got a release date in mind.

And we'll be sure to share it with you... SOON™

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

One way or another...

Be it by sickle, by sword, by shotgun... or by old age while waiting for Episode 3.

And now... more than ever - BY PROJECTILE



That's right - the latest DUSKWorld update FINALLY brings client side projectile fixes making the Mortar, Riveter and Crossbow not only viable MP weapons... but some of the best.

Why the best? Because we also nerfed the SSG. Sorry not sorry.

We've also completely overhauled Vestibule & Dusk of the Dead.

Vestibule even has TEXTURES now. Woah...


Press LMB to switch between players if you get tired of stalking the guy who killed you...



With this latest update you'll find that DUSKWorld is not only more solid and polished but more BALANCED as well. SO HAVE AT IT. Now more than ever it's the best time to join the fight. We've even got new LFG channels in Discord.gg/NewBlood ... JOIN US.

And since it IS the Steam Summer Sale - we went ahead and finally added trading cards, emotes and backgrounds! (They should be live SOON) Based on the art from the upcoming DUSK comic - we think they're all very unique and a fine addition to any Steam collection. Happy hunting.





Well, as we wrap up Episode 3 we'll be bringing the entire game into Unity 2018, revamping all of the in-game menus and options, adding achievements, maybe a in-game codex filled with dank lore? and much much more. Team DUSKmatch? Team DUSKmatch.

Oh and did we mention DUSK is coming to Nintendo Switch? That's pretty cool, right? https://twitter.com/TheNewBloods/status/1006578451652886528



And as for Episode 3 itself? Are you sure you want to know?

Don't say we didn't warn you...

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/
https://store.steampowered.com/developer/NewBlood

Over the last week+ since Duels at Dusk 2 we've released an update + several hotfixes for DUSK!

The major changes include...

*The NEW sword! (In SP and coming SOON™ to MP)

The sword is now faster, beefier + can not only do a (silent) charged attack with more than 100hp...

but can ALSO now block/reflect when you have more than 50 morale. Go try it out!

There's now a player death animation and GAME OVER screen in both Campaign and Endless that will show you how many kills and secrets you got. mmm that's nice.

And don't forget there's now sweet sickle icons for completing all the awards in a level! Are you... UNHOLY?!

MOST IMPORTANTLY - there's now buttons on the main menu to get to DUSKWorld from DUSK and vice versa (as well as a New Blood website button for that sweet sweet upcoming merchandise)




Music in DUSKWorld?!

That's right - you can now bang your head to the sweet sounds of Andrew Hulshult while you get killed by a guy with the SSG (nerf inc) for the 4th time in a row ːLoreleiː
https://youtu.be/ztXCawRKcLg
*Spectator Mode!* (alpha)

You can now spectate games with the ~ console!
(to spectate, use "team 0", to rejoin the game, use "team 1")

This feature is currently alpha and we'll soon allow you to spectate on death and in first person ːLoreleiː


*A NEW map! (Dusk of the Dead)
You may recognize this map as a rework of E1M7 Dead of the Night

*A NEW playable character! (Wendigo)
Because the only thing scarier than a Wendigo? Is a Wendigo with a shotgun.

There's a lot of other changes and updates such as chat window fixes and the ability to force colors on other players (You're welcome, Profanum) so check it all out with the FULL patch notes here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/519860/discussions/0/1474222499229643131/

We're going to be updating both DUSK and DUSKWorld more frequently as we get ever closer to DUSK v1.0 so stay tuned.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

LURKERS...we knew you'd come...



Fresh from PAX East we've got your first look at DUSK Episode 3 thanks to our friends at EVGA
https://youtu.be/MR7Bbsb01S0 Take a trip with Dave & David a/k/a "Rad Chad" & "Doom Dad" as they...

Reflect upon the stealthy corridors of The Iron Cathedral!


HUP through Fire and Ice!


Then shudder at the horrors of The Forgotten City!




FLOATY BOIS

STABBY SWORDS

BIG CITY LIVIN'

WATERY GRAVES

and VERY BAD DOGGOS



We're being purposefully candid about a lot of things because we just really really really don't want to spoil a lot of the stuff we've got coming up. Trust me when I say episode 3 is gonna get WEIRD

We're gonna turn you upside down and inside out



Yet, as you no doubt noticed above - one of the biggest changes we've made is to The Sword.

No longer a hidden and useless weapon, the sword is now faster, stronger AND can also reflect projectiles! (if you have more than 50 morale)



And we're so in love with the way the new sword works that we're not going to wait to give it to you - it's going into the next patch which is coming THIS WEEK ːsteamhappyː



That patch will also bring DUSKWorld updates like a new map, new playable character and Spectator Mode. There will even be some Single Player quality of life imrprovements like a new GAME OVER screen and color coded sickles for level awards on he world map ːDː



Speaking of DUSKWorld - don't forget to sign up or tune in to Duels at Dusk 2!

Our second DUSKWorld 1v1 tournament is shaping up to be bigger and better in every way. With both UA & EU brackets and even bigger prizes.

SIGN UP NOW: Discord.gg/NewBlood



Once again we have to thank each and every one of you who have supported DUSK since we first revealed the game back in 2016. It's been a crazy wild ride and we wouldn't be here without YOU.

https://youtu.be/MR7Bbsb01S0
And as much as we're excited to get DUSK v1.0 out the door - we're even more excited to start working on post launch content and release the SDK (level editor) so we can see what YOU can do with DUSK.

I think it's safe to say that the amount of DUSK Steam Workshop is going to be ROBUST.


^community maps already?!

You feel that? That sensation crawling up the back of your neck? No...it's not paranoia. It's HYPE.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

Hi kids, do you like violence?!

Then come hang with NB at PAX East!

We'll be showing off DUSK & AMID EVIL at the booth, giving away prizes from Corsair for 'Endless Mode' high scores and selling NB merch!

Even a little bit of DUSK Episode 3?!?!? You know it.



For those of you who can't make it to the show we'll be streaming DUSK Episode 3 + AMID EVIL Episode 4 LIVE from the EVGA booth on Sunday at 1pm EST ːsteamhappyː

Twitch.tv/TEAMEVGA



Thanks for your continued support - we hope to see you at the show!