CHAMPIONS! What a long road we have walked together.

From our initial reveal...

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To our Early Access launch...

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And the seven FULL worlds of v1.0...

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Brought into Virtual Reality...

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And finally... The Black Labyrinth...

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The last seven years have been MAGICAL.

This final update adds a Hordes of Evil Endless Arena to The Black Labyrinth, so that you may have one final romp with its enemies and punchify them into a fine red mist.

On behalf of Leon, Simon, Andrew, the New Blood team and myself (Dave) We'd like to thank you for joining us on this journey to vanquish evil! You may rest now, Champions. THE UNIVERSE AWAITS.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/34227/AMID_EVIL__CHAMPION_EDITION/

[ 2024-02-22 17:46:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHAMPIONS! Our friends over at Apogee have just released Wizordum! A game where much like AMID EVIL you also shoot magical things at magical enemies! Therefore it is only fitting we bundled it with AMID EVIL. GO FORTH AND CONQUER! (and save) https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/36914/Amid_Wizards/

[ 2023-12-02 02:55:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

There was a patch today with the following changes:

Main game:

• Fixed codex description on Axe of the Black Labyrinth
• Fixed FATAL ERROR on quitting game with RT enabled

Black Labyrinth:

• Removed 'continue' option in main menu if you haven't played the BL yet
• Made hard difficulty path a little easier to see
• Lowered Boss Bomb explosion radius
• Lowered Labyrinth Knights HP slightly
• Fixed Voidsplitter not 1-hitting Labyrinth Knights
• Fixed Thunder Spirit getting stuck sometimes
• Fixed Extra planet that would show up when swapping weapon sets
• Fixed destructible wall save bugs in all levels
• Fixed big door in 'the wall' that would sometimes close on the player
• Fixed gold key door in 'the wall' that would sometimes permanently lock
• Fixed moving spikes not saving in 'the hole'
• Fixed water slide effects not saving properly in 'the hole'
• Fixed falling pillars in 'the chamber'
• Fixed many out of bounds areas

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/34227/AMID_EVIL__CHAMPION_EDITION/

[ 2023-08-23 04:13:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

SURPRISE, CHAMPIONS The Black Labyrinth is OUT NOW!

After almost 3 years we couldn't hold it back any longer.

[previewyoutube=659eVk78FlQ;full][/previewyoutube] And don't forget the NEW Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult!
(Coming to Steam SOON) In addition to the Black Labyrinth DLC expansion, the base game has also FINALLY been updated with the most requested feature of all time. AN ALTERNATE FONT
And YES once you beat the Black Labyrinth you can play the original game with the new weapons from the expansion :)
This marks the end of a nearly six year journey since we first revealed AMID EVIL in 2017 [previewyoutube=NrcW0Cl_vAQ;full][/previewyoutube] For those of you who have been with us since then, thank you for your continued support, you are TRUE CHAMPIONS! And for those of you who are just joining us - we hope you enjoy the ride that is AMID EVIL. If you have - don't forget to leave a review on both the base game and DLC, and spread the good word of New Blood! bigjohn

Because We Love You and We Hate Evil.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/

[ 2023-08-18 01:39:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

NEW WEAPONS NEW LEVELS NEW EVIL IT'S TIME TO ENTER... THE BLACK LABYRINTH

[previewyoutube=6MoB-JFH-jQ;full][/previewyoutube]

AUGUST 18TH

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/

[ 2023-07-28 17:14:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Wanderers, Champions, Watchers - Come one come all!

And have a TASTE of the new original soundtrack for THE BLACK LABYRINTH. Andrew has been hard at work creating a unique and exciting OST for this expansion. And today in preparation for our release date trailer (dropping next week) he'd like to share with you...

SPLITTING TIME

[previewyoutube=PZ115Qqe04E;full][/previewyoutube]

Available now on all streaming platforms!

Release date announcement next week. Be prepared.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/

[ 2023-07-21 13:06:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHAMPIONS! PREPARE THYSELF.

[previewyoutube=5imCvK3hCKU;full][/previewyoutube]

WITH A CRAZY DEEP BUNDLE AND DISCOUNT FOR AMID EVIL OWNERS

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2320910/AMID_EVIL_VR/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/31989/AMID_EVIL_VR_BUNDLE/

AND THE BLACK LABYRINTH WILL BE OUT *THIS SUMMER*

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THE UNIVERSE AWAITS.

[ 2023-04-20 18:13:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

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On 4/20/23 it's time to strap on your VR headset and blaze evil, Champions.

Available on both Steam VR and Oculus Quest, with a discount bundle for owners of AMID EVIL. Because We Love You and We Hate Money <3 What else can we say.... https://store.steampowered.com/app/2320910/AMID_EVIL_VR/

HOWEVER.

You didn't think we'd let you get away without telling you about our long awaited prequel expansion... Did you?! [previewyoutube=pZW5Q9DSOCs;full][/previewyoutube] THE WEYTEVERSE GROWS.

THE BLACK LABYRINTH will arrive THIS SUMMER

PREPARE THYSELVES, WANDERERS.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/

[ 2023-03-17 21:44:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHAMPIONS!

In preparation for THE BLACK LABYRINTH and the upcoming console ports of AMID EVIL, we've released a long overdue controller overhaul and reworked all the menu code in the game! What does that mean? Well, all the game menus are now 100% controller compatible (no more mouse cursor) and we've also finally been STEAM DECK VERIFIED.

And YES that's a brand new WEAPON WHEEL you see.

It works with both controller (Hold RB) and KB + M (Hold Q) - try it out!

• There's also a new auto-switch weapon pickup option

  A new and improved key bindings menu

  And we finally overhauled (basically re-wrote) the CODEX! (ENJOY THE LORE)

  
  

• Volumetric fog has been optimized, so you should get quite a few extra frames in maps that use it.

  Keys have VFX to help them stand out a bit more now.

  And the AEWARLOCK cheat now adds mana.

  
  

[[ Plus also lots of other behind-the-scenes stuff in preparation for The Black Labyrinth launch ]]

Speaking of THE BLACK LABYRINTH...

We hope you saw our latest gameplay video:

[previewyoutube=F8yqBmO8XmQ;full][/previewyoutube]

And of course have it on your Wishlist:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/

We'll have it out for you early next year, as well as AMID EVIL VR.

Which we can now confirm will launch as a standalone app on Steam that will support nearly every VR headset on the market. But more on all that... SOON Go try AMID EVIL on your Steam Deck... NOW. https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/ https://twitter.com/Indefatigable https://twitter.com/NewBlood https://twitter.com/LeonZawada https://twitter.com/SimmoRance https://twitter.com/DaveOshry

[ 2022-11-22 17:38:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

BUILD 2425 - 22 November 2022 This update contains the following changes: Entire menu code overhauled. The menu is now fully gamepad compatible. New option to auto-switch weapons on pickup. Please note: weapons won't auto-switch if you are currently firing your weapon. Bindings menu was updated Rebinding will now overwrite a previously bound key. 'Reset bindings' option is more robust. If you have any issues hit this button. Codex was completely overhauled and had a spell/grammar pass. Weapon wheel added. Defaults to Q on mouse/kb. Can be changed in the rebind options. Hold R1 for about half a second on gamepads to open it. Game changes: Volumetric fog was optimized, you should get quite a few extra frames in maps that use it. Keys have a VFX to help them stand out a bit now. AEWARLOCK cheat now adds mana. Animation bug fix for the Protector Enemies. Animation bug fix for the Solegionaires Map changes: E3M2 Bugged lift in the water pit was fixed. (was very difficult to get out of the water) E7M1 changed a few things in this map to optimize it. (also lots of other behind the scenes stuff in preparation for The Black Labyrinth)

[ 2022-11-22 08:33:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Enjoy, Champions!

[previewyoutube=yoSesx2hFd4;full][/previewyoutube] [previewyoutube=F8yqBmO8XmQ;full][/previewyoutube]

Coming SOON Wishlist NOW:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/

[ 2022-09-21 01:01:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHAMPIONS! OR SHOULD WE SAY... WANDERERS?

2022 WILL FINALLY BRING ABOUT THE TALES OF "THE BLACK LABYRINTH" [previewyoutube=-NVVh8W_3FM;full][/previewyoutube] A full prequel expansion to AMID EVIL. And you can finally Wishlist it... NOW. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/ (so you'll know as soon as it comes out) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Got some questions? Here are some answers!

When will The Black Labyrinth be released? Sometime in 2022 How much will it cost? Probably $9.99 USD What's it all about? Before the being you know of was a CHAMPION... they were only a wanderer. Seeking vengeance for their desolated lands and people. Hearing tales of an AXE than can grant otherworldly abilities and make one a CHAMPION... they set out in search of... THE BLACK LABYRINTH. How long is it? Currently 10 large levels and about 2-3 hours give or take how slow you go bro. Is this standalone or do I need AMID EVIL to play it? You need AMID EVIL to play The Black Labyrinth but they will launch from within the same app. Will there be new realms?
yes New enemies?
Yes. New music by Andrew Hulshult?
OBVIOUSLY. New weapons?

OH HELL YEAH. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We hope you're as excited to get your FISTS on the Black Labyrinth as we are to finish making it for you. We'll see you in 2022, wanderers.... https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/

[ 2021-12-22 11:07:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHAMPIONS!

BEHOLD... MORE GRAPHICAL STUFF!

We've upgraded AMID EVIL to Unreal Engine 4.27 which brings more general optimizations, Ray Tracing optimizations, more general stability as well as the ability for us to add AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and the latest version of Nvidia DLSS. Both of which make playing AMID EVIL with ray tracing at high framerates possible for champions of all PC build sizes! Speaking of DLSS and FSR... we've also added sharpening! Forget about that blur...
This will make everything SHARP.
How sharp?! SUPER SHARP.
So try the improved NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR... TODAY.

WE EVEN ADDED THESE OPTIONS TO THE DEMO.

(We Love You and We Hate Money) Oh, and now that this stuff is out of the way we can continue our work on the full AMID EVIL PREQUEL EXPANSION...

THE BLACK LABYRINTH

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SOON

Other fixes:

• You can now run the game in exclusive Fullscreen in DX12.
• Final boss level visual fix when save/loading.
• Fixed up inconsistent ray traced enemy shadows.
• Fixed lifts being offset occasionally .
• Volumetric fog more optimized, should give a decent frame boost.
• Celestial claw lighting fixed, planets+suns now give off lights/shadows.
• Removed scary clock.
• Fixed issue with portal location UI in gateway when loading a game.
• Fixed many minor level issues.
• Other minor misc fixes.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11357/The_New_Blood_FPS_Trilogy/

[ 2021-11-24 18:30:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

This update contains the following: DLSS updated to 2.3.1 which includes better visuals + new sharpening option. Added AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). You can now enable FSR + Sharpening for extra peformance during Ray Tracing or on lower spec PC's. Unreal engine upgrade to 4.27.1 This includes: More general optimizations Ray Tracing optimisations More general stability Unfortunately it means a large patch, however this also prepares us for the black labyrinth DLC. Other fixes -You can now run the game in exclusive Fullscreen in DX12. -Final boss level visual fix when save/loading. -Fixed up inconsistent ray traced enemy shadows. -Fixed lifts being offset occasionally . -Volumetric fog more optimized, should give a decent frame boost. -Celestial claw lighting fixed, planets+suns now give off lights/shadows. -Fixed issue with portal location UI in gateway when loading a game. -Fixed many minor level issues. -Other minor misc fixes.

[ 2021-11-24 07:13:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

NEW WEAPONS NEW ENEMIES NEW LEVELS [previewyoutube=-NVVh8W_3FM;full][/previewyoutube] AND NEW MUSIC FROM ANDREW HULSHULT.

PREPARE TO ENTER.... THE BLACK LABYRINTH SOON

https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/

[ 2021-08-14 17:31:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHAMPIONS!

A quick update... We've upgraded AE to DLSS 2.2 which should give you MORE performance and LESS ghosting with RTX On. You're welcome. [previewyoutube=iNzuCKXtav8;full][/previewyoutube] AMID EVIL is also now available with Geforce NOW, so if you use GFN you can play AE with RTX On from ANYWHERE in the world. (Except New Zealand where the game is developed lmaoooooooooo) But wait... tune into REALMS DEEP tomorrow to get a brand new look at... THE BLACK LABYRINTH

^ SOON

https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/

[ 2021-08-14 06:00:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Ever wanted to WIELD the Axe of the Black Labyrinth?!

SOON you can, Champion!

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THE WEAPONS ARE NO LONGER SPRITES. THEY ARE REAL.

We can't tell you much more for now since this version of AMID EVIL is still early in development... But be sure to follow https://twitter.com/AndreElijah for updates! And yes, we're still hard at work on the FULLL PREQUEL EXPANSION... THE BLACK LABYRINTH.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/

[ 2021-07-07 16:00:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

HERETICS! Have you always wanted to try AMID EVIL but didn't want to spend your hard earned gold!? Do you have a RT enabled GPU and want to try out our RTX Features... FOR FREE? Do you want to see the WONDERS of DLSS 2.0 without.. ANY COMMITTMENT?

WELL NOW YOU DON'T HAVE TO.

Try the AMID EVIL Lost Falls Demo level for FREE starting TODAY.

You can play the demo with Direct X12 and RTX options ON or OFF!

So go forth, and become... A CHAMPION. (then buy the game) https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/

[ 2021-05-18 18:00:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

Champions... BEHOLD!

[previewyoutube=SxYtny9DzLU;full][/previewyoutube] Over the last year we have painstakingly implemented Ray Tracing into AMID EVIL. For no reason other than it looks friggin' sweet. The game also now supports DLSS 2.0 for MAXIMUM FPS
To launch AE RTX, be sure to do so from your Steam Library. (If not you'll have to add -DX12 to your launch options) Need to know more? Leon made a handy guide for you! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2490497111 AND... DON'T FORGET TO UPDATE YOUR NVIDIA GPU DRIVERS Not sure you're ready for AMID EVIL RTX? Well now there's a FREE DEMO. You are officially OUT of excuses. Go forth and crank up that GPU. https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/ If you enjoy AE and appreciate our implementation of RTX, don't forget to leave a review so other players can decide if Amid Evil is right for them! (Please consult a doctor if Evil lasts for more than 4 hours)

[ 2021-05-18 17:00:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

AMID EVIL PATCH NOTES BUILD 2172 - 19 May 2021 Major changes:

• Ray Tracing is now merged into the main branch.
• You can access ray tracing by running the game in DirectX 12 from the launch options.
• DLSS 2.0 Available with compatible NVIDIA cards for a significant performance increase.
• NVIDIA Ansel support added.
• Engine upgraded to Unreal 4.25.
• (Experimental) HDR monitor support.

Minor changes:

• Some menus laid out / spaced a lot nicer (WIP)
• Colour changing cheats a lot nicer (AE1981 AE1982 etc)
• Save game preview images brighter
• Close shave achievement fixed
• Enemy counts on most level fixed
• Aeturnum VFX fixed
• Celestial claw weapon switch bug fixed

Plus:

• Lots of lighting fixes
• Lots of optimizations
• Lots of minor gameplay changes/polish

[ 2021-05-18 13:58:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

RTX BRANCH 23 April 2021 - Build: 2165Mc

• New RT Option - Reflection Boost - Will add more shiny surfaces at an extra performance cost.
• Engine Upgraded w/ more optimizations
• Levels have had an RT pass with more shiny surfaces and lighting added.
• Bugfixes to the base game - more info soon

https://steamcommunity.com/games/673130/announcements/detail/3071994326916465024

[ 2021-04-24 00:03:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Champions (with graphical processing to spare) you've been waiting for THIS.

Our FINAL round of RTX beta testing has BEGUN. After nearly a YEAR since we first put ray tracing features into the game, we're almost ready for FULL LAUNCH thanks to our friends at Nvidia. Before you hop in, we highly recommend you grab the latest drivers from the GeForce website! But not before we get one more round of feedback and testing from YOU.

So what can you expect?!

Accurate enemy shadows
Fully accurate reflections
Pixel perfect geometry shadows
New features like LIGHT BOOST
And REFLECTION BOOST!

So what do we want you to test?

[olist]

Can you get the game to CRASH?! If so, how! Reproduce those steps and send them to us!

Are there any areas where you get MEGA performance drops? Not normal perf drops due to an abundance of lights and shadows and enemies (that will happen) but places where performance just seems... WRONG.

New BUGS! Do you get any issues with levels or enemies that aren't present in the base game? Let us know so we can fix them! [/olist] You can get on the RTX Beta testing branch by selecting it from the BETAS tab in game properties!

Now, I know what some of you are saying.

"Voice of the Ancients! (or Dave) I don't have an RTX GPU!" "I just want to know more about... THE BLACK LABYRINTH", Well, my Champions... BEHOLD. NEW LEVELS
NEW ENEMIES
And a trip... TO THE SHADOW REALM
For those of you who've been living under a low poly rock and somehow DIDN'T KNOW we were making a FULL PREQUEL EXPANSION to AMID EVIL, here's the original Black Labyrinth reveal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2--kql5YFww And don't forget to keep up with our #ScreenshotSaturday development posts (almost) every week! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We're looking forward to seeing all your screenshots, videos, performance reports and bugs!

And then our full RTX + DLSS launch coming... SOON

May your framerates remain HIGH and your visuals stay DANK. https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/

[ 2021-04-23 23:59:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

HERETICS... DO YOU DARE VENTURE INTO...

THE BLACK LABYRINTH

[previewyoutube=2--kql5YFww;full][/previewyoutube]

The Black Labyrinth is a full prequel expansion to AMID EVIL... Featuring new worlds, new enemies and insane new weapons.

Coming SOON

Join Discord.gg/NewBlood to talk to use directly and be sure to follow us on Twitter for the latest updates. @NewBlood @IndefatigableNZ (And yes we're still working on RTX and DLSS 2.0 Full Release) https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/

[ 2020-09-08 19:20:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

Champions!

The Lost Falls level, once only used as a demonstration for RTX features, is now available to all! You can find this brand new level in the QUEST selection menu:
In addition to this, we've made some other very big changes with this new update including an upgrade to Unreal Engine 4.24.3, some new cheats, RTX beta branch improvements and a long awaited change to make weapon speed 'FPS independent' - meaning that higher frame rates will no longer mean slower weapons!
Full patch notes HERE

But what's next?

More RTX improvements including the addition of DLSS 2.0 (thanks Nvidia) Plus... something DARK is coming...

SOON

https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/

[ 2020-04-03 14:38:48 CET ] [ Original post ]