New Weapons, New Trinkets, New Character Skins and a New Revenge Mechanic Headline First Feature Update Since Early Access Launch
December 11, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Motion Twin :
BORDEAUX, FRANCE (Dec. 11, 2024) – Independent developer Motion Twin have today announced that the first Early Access feature update for Windblown is available now for all players, including new gear and quality of life changes to improve the lightning-fast and thrilling single player and online co-op game experience.
Additionally, alongside today’s new feature update, the developers have also announced that more than 250,000 players have already joined Windblown’s Early Access and taken their first lightning-fast dashes in the game since its release in October. To celebrate this milestone achievement and today’s new feature update, new players can take advantage of a limited-time discount for the game by getting 20% off Windblown on Steam from now until Jan. 2, 2025*.
Highlights for today’s new game update include:
New Revenge Mode – Based on community feedback in the first weeks of Early Access release, Revenge Mode replaces the previous multiplayer Sudden Death mechanic to power up players whenever their comrades fall in battle. Become empowered with increased speed and attack power to avenge your fallen teammates, but beware: the enemies will become more bloodthirsty, too.
Two Deadly New Weapons – Unleash the power of the Umbrella and Fiery Claws, both featuring new animations, new critical mechanics and powerful new Alterattacks to bring more options to Leapers as they overcome the Vortex’s trials. Both weapons will need to be found by overcoming mid-to-late game challenges, so veteran players are rewarded with more exciting new ways to play.
Four Powerful New Trinkets – Discover new trinkets that can further refine your builds to create explosive new synergies. These trinkets can open more options to Bleed or Mark builds – plus players can discover a new pet robot trinket who can zap your foes from afar.
Four New Cosmetic Skins – Hardcore players are rewarded for conquering higher-difficulty challenges with new skins, including Toad, Horned Lizard and more.
Russian and German Languages Added – Players can now enjoy Windblown with full Russian and German text and UI localizations, bringing the total number of supported languages in the game up to nine, with even more to be added throughout Early Access on the road to 1.0.
New Quality of Life Improvements – New accessibility options, new cursor aiming algorithms to enhance gameplay while using a keyboard and mouse and a new Pause feature for single-player fans are also included in today’s feature update. Finally, a whole host of new improvements to existing biomes and enemy behaviors further refine and improve the lightning-fast rogue-lite experience for all players, rounding out today’s new features and updates.
Both today's and future updates for Windblown throughout the Early Access period are based in part on community feedback and suggestions. Players wanting to be part of the conversation can join the official Windblown Discord channel to discover more about the game and share feedback directly to the team at Motion Twin and shape the development of Windblown throughout Early Access and beyond.
Additionally, in more news for fans of Windblown, from Friday, Dec. 13 fans of the game's unforgettable, energetic score (composed by Danger) can listen to the official soundtrack on major music streaming platforms for the first time. For more information, visit here.
Windblown is available now in Early Access on Steam. For more information about Windblown, visit www.windblown.game.
*Dates subject to change.
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Related links:
Windblown on X: WindblownGame
Windblown on Discord: https://discord.gg/v4S6Vsarkx
Windblown on Instagram: WindblownGame
Windblown on TikTok: WindblownGame
Windblown on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/windblown.game
Motion Twin on Bilibili: https://space.bilibili.com/1667246209
Motion Twin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@motiontwin
About Motion Twin:
Motion Twin is an indie worker's cooperative game studio based in France. We've been raging at the machines since 2001 and we'll be doing so for as long as people keep smashing into our games. Our previous game, Dead Cells, has brought joy and tears to 10M+ players around the world, and our newest game, Windblown, launched in Early Access in October 2024.
About Danger:
Franck Rivoire, known by his stage name Danger, is a pioneering electronic music producer and visual artist. Renowned for his cinematic compositions and immersive live performances, Danger has garnered a global following and collaborated with numerous high-profile artists. His music has gained him recognition in the indie French video game scene, notably through his soundtracks for Haven and Furi. For Windblown, Danger has crafted a haunting soundscape infused with eerie vocal textures, metal elements, and nostalgic nods to 80s and 90s video game music.
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