Slenderman is back

Rediscover terror in this reimagined classic survival horror. Collect eight pages and evade the relentless Slenderman in a hauntingly realistic world rebuilt with updated graphics, adaptive AI, and immersive sound design. Prepare for unpredictable scares and a chilling atmosphere that redefines fear.

Watch the announcement trailer here:

https://youtu.be/v8bnOFQFIMQ

Wishlist now to be the first to know the exact date:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3209910/Slender_Reborn/ He'll haunt you this January - Slender Reborn is coming out on Steam

[ 2024-12-04 12:59:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

"Anonymous Hacker Simulator" has just been released

Embark on a journey through the dark labyrinth of cyberspace and uncover the secrets of anonymous operations. Step into the shoes of a mysterious hacker who penetrates through security, deciphers codes, and manipulates systems to achieve their goals. This captivating simulation invites you into a world where the boundaries between reality and virtuality begin to blur. Can you survive in this dangerous environment? Do your skills suffice to overcome the most advanced security measures? https://store.steampowered.com/app/2487060/Anonymous_Hacker_Simulator/ Set out to conquer the network and gain fame as cybercrime masters or heroes defending against it! Let your actions be recorded in the history of the virtual world! And that's not all! For the first 14 days, you can grab the game at a promotional price! But that's not the end of it! Soon we will reveal a bundle specially created for this occasion, where you'll be able to expand your library with more great titles! Don't hesitate any longer - immerse yourself in the dark world of "Anonymous Hacker Simulator" now and let yourself be carried away by the dangerous fun that will make your heart beat faster!

[ 2024-04-03 08:21:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey fellow gamers! We are excited to announce the release of our latest game - Builders of Greece! Builders of Greece is an exciting blend of strategy, city-building, and resource management set in the beautiful world of ancient Greece. Step into the role of an architect who must face various challenges to develop their city, construct impressive buildings, and ensure the prosperity of its citizens. Here are a few reasons why you should give Builders of Greece a try: Build your dreams: Construct your own city from the ground up, choosing from a variety of buildings and structures to create the perfect Greek metropolis. Explore and discover: Marvel at the beautiful landscapes of ancient Greece, take advantage of fertile and resource-rich territories, and establish trade connections with other cities. Manage resources: Juggle economy, resources, and the needs of your citizens to ensure the development of your city and maintain social harmony. Embark on a journey: Experience an engaging campaign, exploring diverse regions of Greece and facing various challenges along the way. Builders of Greece is more than just a game; it's a journey to the fascinating world of ancient Greece, where you shape the fate of your city and its inhabitants. Don't wait any longer! Join us now and build your own oasis of civilization in beautiful Greece! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1273100/Builders_of_Greece/ Head to the Steam store and start building your empire now!

[ 2024-02-27 14:19:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

"Colonize" - Conquer the New World and Build Your Colonial Empire! Immerse yourself in the age of colonization with the new game Colonize, just debuted on the Steam platform! This exciting combination of survival game and building strategy takes you back to the 17th century, where the struggle for survival in the New World was fierce. Expand your settler empire - build, grow, and manage your settlement to survive in unknown lands. Explore and endure - face various challenges such as resource scarcity, diseases, and attacks from native tribes. Cultivate your colony - cultivate the land, raise animals, and provide your inhabitants with essential resources. Write your own history - every decision you make will shape the fate of your colony. Check it out now! We encourage everyone to try out Colonize and experience the thrilling colonial adventure! Hop on Steam Page and start colonizing! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1573590/Colonize/

[ 2024-02-15 13:23:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1782570/Beer_Factory/ Grab a special premiere discount and have fun! P.S. Look at all the special bundles and grab two games at a discounted price!

[ 2024-01-10 13:53:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy pardners, we bring you good tidings: the new Hard West 2 After Dark Update is now live! This update includes free additional new content and player-requested balance tweaks. To celebrate the release of this new update and the spooky season, were also offering a special 20% discount from now until October 31st. So theres never been a better time for curious undead outlaws to check out the game. Lets take a look at whats coming our way in this update:

• A whole new level called After Dark: When Gin and company encounter a strange Saloon on the outskirts of the world, they quickly discover that a couple of drinks arent going to pay their way to safety in a room full of all their worst enemies. Join us for this wild ride beginning at Chapter 3 of Hard West 2.
  
• A special demonic reward weapon, the Hellfire Rifle: The powerful new weapon is a deadly combination of firepower and special buffs. It can only be acquired by completing the new After Dark level.
  
• Two New Difficulty Levels: Normal and Nightmare+ difficulty levels are now available. Normal helps to bridge the gap between Easy and Hard levels to provide a good balance of enjoyable challenge. Nightmare+ includes turn limits for those looking for an additional level of difficulty when compared to the existing Nightmare level.

Cant wait to try out the new content or prefer not to have to replay the game to access it? Here are the instructions for quickly accessing the new After Dark Level:

• Download special pre-made save here from here
• Unzip HW2_DLC_content_press_save.zip
• Add saves to %appdata%\..\LocalLow\Ice Code Games\HardWest2\Saves\UserSave directory
• Run Steam and the game
• Enjoy the new adventure!

We cant wait to hear your feedback, and if you want to help our development team, dont forget to review the game on Steam! This is all, for now. Back in the saddles!

[ 2022-10-17 18:09:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy Community. It's been 7 years since we released Hard West and we can't wait to finally revisit its world with you after all of these years. Today were thrilled to share that Hard West 2 is now available for $29.99/24.99, with a 10% off launch week discount available until August 11. Welcome back to the Wild West, thanks for playing the Demo and for all your feedback. As a reward for owning Hard West, we're giving you an exclusive weapon upon purchase of Hard West 2, the Duckfoot Handgun. This innovative contraption allows for a shotgun-like spread of fire in a pistol-sized package.
We hope you hop on that Ghost Train and enjoy the ride. In the meantime, enjoy our fancy new artwork and trailer. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282410/Hard_West_2/ [previewyoutube=s7CShH7w5TM;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2022-08-04 17:00:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy, We wanted to thank you all for your support after all this time, from the release of the original Hard West to the lead-up to Hard West 2! You've been exceptionally patient, so we're thrilled to let you know that Hard West 2 is landing on Steam on August the 4th, 2022! And that's not all! In case you've missed the chance to play the Hard West 2 Demo, we've got some happy news: the Demo will be available again starting from July 28th, 2022! Don't miss this chance (again). As a matter of fact, we want to celebrate proper with a Free Weekend of Hard West 1 on July 28th too. Thanks again for all the kindness; we're much obliged. This community - and this game - wouldn't be what it is were it not for all of you here. That's plenty from us. Check out the new trailer below: [previewyoutube=t_iehyC-GXY;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2022-07-21 22:12:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there community! We have a special invite for you, two in fact. First, Hard West 2 is part of Steam Next Fest and there is a playable demo until June 20th.

Jump into this ruthless new tale below:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282410/Hard_West_2/

Meet The Lead Designer

Next we're sharing some time with the Lead Designer of Hard West 2, Jacek Kwiecie from Ice Code Games, who's available to talk to anyone who has questions about the game. If you loved Hard West 1 and even if you didn't, this is your chance to find out if Hard West 2 is the game for you. Come by on Friday, June 17th. See the times in the image below and ask everything you wanted to know. You can also leave your questions in the update thread and we will talk about them HERE.
Two great ways to discover more about Hard West 2. We're waiting for you to take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems. Saddle up!

[ 2022-06-15 19:13:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there Undead Gunslingers, The Open Beta for Hard West 2, the supernatural sequel to your favorite turn-based strategy game, kicks off today on PC via Steam. Running until June 5, the beta features a small slice of the games full campaign and lets you delve into some of the special abilities that your posse will acquire through your journey through the dark heart of the West. Youll want to visit our Hard West 2 Steam page for more information on additional mechanics like the Bravado system, unique character skills (yes, youve been asking for it), an even deeper card system with the Deck of Haunts, and the now much more ambitious/expansive 3D Strategic Map exploration mode.

Play The Open Beta Now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282410/Hard_West_2/

Check Out The Purdy Art

If you missed our developer livestream kick-off for the Beta, check it out over on Twitch here.
Thanks again for being such an amazing community. Well leave you to be captivated by more story and gameplay and then go play the Beta! https://youtu.be/qfiy6hKU0ZU

[ 2022-05-05 16:34:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hard West 2 Is Coming!

Hey there Undead Gunslingers, Today were thrilled to announce that were returning to the dark heart of the American West with a new supernatural journey. With a gun full of lead and a fistful of witchcraft, raise an outlaw posse and chase down the devil to take back whats yours in Hard West 2. We know youve been eager to re-enter this Western universe and we thank you for your patience. Its taken some time to find the right tale to capture our imagination and we believe that Hard West 2 is that successor. Not only have we expanded the original games unique take on that universe, but we are also building upon the innovative mechanics from Hard West 1 that you love. The series key gameplay innovations such as ricochets, the luck system and dynamic covers are all not just present in Hard West 2 but greatly amplified in useful new ways. Hard West 2 ups the ante in every way, with the unique new Bravado State that delivers a more aggressive approach to combat. Rush out of cover, go on the offensive, and chain together stylish kills to extend your streak as you brazenly take down anyone or anything that stands in your way. Youll want to visit our Hard West 2 Steam page for more information on additional mechanics like our dynamic levels (a first for this genre), unique character skills (yes, youve been asking for it), an even deeper card system with the Deck of Haunts, and the now much more ambitious/expansive 3D Strategic Map exploration mode. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1282410/Hard_West_2/ In addition to these striking new mechanics to play with, the games expansive, character-driven story is brought to life by the voice talents of Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), Darien Sills-Evans (Days Gone, League of Legends) and Adam Gifford (The Colony, Batman: Hush), plus a score by BAFTA Award winner Jason Graves (Dead Space, Tomb Raider) and story co-written by Origins Awards winner and New York Times bestselling author Matt Forbeck (Deadlands) https://youtu.be/MlNyCD_ik6o

What to do next?

Please wishlist Hard West 2 here. Sign up for our Closed Beta here.

[ 2022-03-16 15:51:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello again fellow undead gunslingers! It must be far too long since you have saddled-up and grabbed your trusty six shooter to go on a perilous adventure into the heartland of the Weird West. We can't even imagine the thirst for carnage and revenge that you must have build-up at this point. We shudder to think of what you'll do to anyone foolish enough to stand in your way if you ever pick up your iron again. Thankfully we have the perfect outlet for all of your justified lust for vengeance. Our fellow outlaws over at Devolver Digital and WolfEye have just announced that they will be releasing their unique take on the supernatural Western, Weird West, on January 11th. Weird West is a dark fantasy reimagining of the Wild West where lawmen and gunslingers share the frontier with fantastical creatures. You're tasked with Surviving and unveiling the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an immersive sim from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097350/Weird_West/ The game is available for Pre-Order Now and as a bonus anyone who purchases the game early will receive a special horse named Calamity.
Calamity is a dependable mule that provides leg up at the beginning of their adventures by doubling your inventory size, allowing you to escape locations even if enemies are chasing you, and faster travel to avoid missing out on timed objectives. Calamitys saddlebags will also be stocked up with essential items, including lockpicks, bandages, tools and a Golden Ace of Spades upgrade token. You can learn more about the game by watching its deep dive video below: [previewyoutube=fY1Mt8KF8do;full][/previewyoutube] We hope that you're as excited about the idea of taking another trip to the dark frontier as we are. Here's to seeing you out there on the twisted prairie lands!

[ 2021-10-29 16:08:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Attention fellow undead vengeance seekers! John Wick Hex is now available for experienced strategists looking for a unique new challenge. The game is a fast-paced, action-oriented strategy game that makes you think and strike like John Wick, the professional hitman of the critically acclaimed film franchise. Featuring a unique blend of strategic momentum-based combat, John Wick Hex captures the feel of the unique tactical combat from the films and blurs the line between the strategy and action video game genres. Perform well and progress in the main story mode (which features an original story created for the game) to unlock new weapons, suit options and locations. Each weapon changes up the tactics youll use and the manner in which youll play. Ammo is finite and realistically simulated, so time your reloads and make the most of weapons you scavenge on the job. Those interested can now pick-up John Wick Hex with a limited time 30% launch discount. As an added bonus, players who already own Hard West in their game library can purchase the new Hardened Tactician Bundle and pick-up both John Wick Hex & Phantom Doctrine with a special extra 10% discount. Users who already own multiple games in the bundle can still complete the set and receive this special discount. We're really excited to share the unique tactical gameplay experience that John Wick Hex has to offer with all of you. Thank you for your time undead outlaws and good luck!

[ 2020-12-11 09:08:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Howdy, Partners!

Autumn Sale

During the ongoing Autumn Sale Hard West will be available at a 85% discount. If you're into the (weird) Wild West themes, this might be your chance to fulfill your fantasies! steamhappy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6y9iBFHL9w https://store.steampowered.com/app/307670/Hard_West

Get your TBT fix

If you already played Hard West, liked it and you're looking for an alternative, our newest, much bigger production Phantom Doctrine is also available at a 30% discount. If you feel that it's the right moment to enter the dark and convoluted world of espionage and intrigue, take charge of your own spy agency and set out to prevent the Conspiracy from [spoiler]this intel is obviously classified[/spoiler]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEEQ4B2o-5s https://store.steampowered.com/app/559100/Phantom_Doctrine/

Hang out with us

If you have any questions or just want to poke the Devs, our Official Discord Server is always the best place to visit. Hope to see you there!

[ 2018-11-23 18:24:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there!

With the upcoming release of our new turn-based tactics, Phantom Doctrine, we have a special 5% discount for all Hard West owners on top of the standard 10% launch discount! Phantom Doctrine releases on August 14, so if you're looking for some good old 80s spy work on both sides of the Iron Curtain, feel free to check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/559100/Phantom_Doctrine/ Thank you very much for supporting us! If you have any further questions, just head to our Discord, where the Dev Team is always at your disposal. :)

Hope to see you on the other side!

[ 2018-08-08 12:54:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's Deal: Save 90% on Hard West!*

Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time

[ 2018-08-06 17:05:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

We would like to cordially invite you to our Discord server, where you can talk to the Devs about all topics concerning Hard West and our latest strategic turn-based espionage thriller, Phantom Doctrine (releasing this Summer).

If you're up for the rodeo, just join our Discord

[ 2018-05-30 10:41:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there again fellow undead vengeance seekers! As a very small way of saying thank you for all of your amazing continued support for Hard West, we've just released a piece of Free DLC called "Printable Posters." The Hard West - Printable Posters DLC includes three exclusive custom poster designs in high quality, print ready PDF format; so they should be easy to print-out or use as digital backdrops should you wish. These posters were all especially created for the game by the following amazingly talented and renown Comic book artists:

• Romano Molenaar: Romano is a Dutch comic artist, best known as the second artist of the popular sci-fi series 'Storm'. He has drawn covers and interior art for US comic books since 1996, starting with the Liar Comics miniseries 'More than Mortal' and 'Witchfinder'.His other credits include 'Lady Death', 'The Tenth,' 'Witchblade' and 'The Darkness', as well as the miniseries 'Cursed'.
• Grzegorz Przybyś: A concept artist, ilustrator and Co-founder of Division 48 studio, living in Wrocław, Poland. He worked on "Call of Jaurez: Bound in Blood", "Dead Island" and "Call of Juarez: The Cartel" whilst at Techland. After this time, he created animations, ilustrations and promotional materials. Portfolio includes projects such as "Witcher 3", "Dying Light" "Call of Juarez: Gunslinger", "Might and Magic X" and "Heroes VII", "Heartstone" and others.
• Andi Ewington: A British comic writer who broke onto the comic scene in 2010 with his critically acclaimed debut OGN 'Forty-Five'. Since then he has written Dark Souls II: Into the Light, for Bandai Namco, and Just Cause 3: World on Fire, for Square Enix/Avalanche Studios. He has written numerous other titles including: BlueSpear, Overrun, Exmortis, S6X, Sunflower and Red Dog. Andi is also a demon designer who enjoys creating alternative posters with a retro edge.

In addition to this, we have a lot of exciting new announcements coming-up soon that we can't wait to share with you guys. So please keep an eye on this space, and thanks again for being amazing everyone!

[ 2017-10-20 10:18:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there again fellow undead vengeance seekers! As a very small way of saying thank you for all of your amazing continued support for Hard West, we've just released a piece of Free DLC called "Printable Posters." The Hard West - Printable Posters DLC includes three exclusive custom poster designs in high quality, print ready PDF format; so they should be easy to print-out or use as digital backdrops should you wish. These posters were all especially created for the game by the following amazingly talented and renown Comic book artists:

• Romano Molenaar: Romano is a Dutch comic artist, best known as the second artist of the popular sci-fi series 'Storm'. He has drawn covers and interior art for US comic books since 1996, starting with the Liar Comics miniseries 'More than Mortal' and 'Witchfinder'.His other credits include 'Lady Death', 'The Tenth,' 'Witchblade' and 'The Darkness', as well as the miniseries 'Cursed'.
• Grzegorz Przyby: A concept artist, ilustrator and Co-founder of Division 48 studio, living in Wrocaw, Poland. He worked on "Call of Jaurez: Bound in Blood", "Dead Island" and "Call of Juarez: The Cartel" whilst at Techland. After this time, he created animations, ilustrations and promotional materials. Portfolio includes projects such as "Witcher 3", "Dying Light" "Call of Juarez: Gunslinger", "Might and Magic X" and "Heroes VII", "Heartstone" and others.
• Andi Ewington: A British comic writer who broke onto the comic scene in 2010 with his critically acclaimed debut OGN 'Forty-Five'. Since then he has written Dark Souls II: Into the Light, for Bandai Namco, and Just Cause 3: World on Fire, for Square Enix/Avalanche Studios. He has written numerous other titles including: BlueSpear, Overrun, Exmortis, S6X, Sunflower and Red Dog. Andi is also a demon designer who enjoys creating alternative posters with a retro edge.

In addition to this, we have a lot of exciting new announcements coming-up soon that we can't wait to share with you guys. So please keep an eye on this space, and thanks again for being amazing everyone!

[ 2017-10-20 10:18:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there again you lovely people! The next few days are going to be really special for us, as we’ve teamed-up with the amazing folks from One Gamer Fund and have put our entire library of Good Shepherd Entertainment published titles on sale for the lowest prices each respective title has ever been available for here on Steam to benefit the One Gamer Fund during its inaugural charity weekend. The One Gamer Fund is a new philanthropic initiative comprised of seven gaming nonprofits: AbleGamers, Child’s Play, Games for Change, Global Game Jam, the IGDA Foundation, Stack-Up and Take This. Between 10 a.m. PT on Sept. 21 to 10 a.m. PT on Sept. 25, half of all proceeds generated by purchases of Good Shepherd games after Steam’s share of revenue is factored will be donated directly to the IGDA Foundation on behalf of the One Gamer Fund and subsequently dispersed among all partnering nonprofits. This is not all though! We’ve also just launched a special new Good Shepherd Entertainment Bundle to coincide with this sale. This bundle will allow those whom already own some of our games to easily complete their set at a special additional 25% discount! This means that you can add even more gaming goodness to life whilst helping these seven amazing charities and causes. A number of Twitch personalities will also be hosting special streams to aid the One Gamer Fund throughout the weekend. Individuals can learn more about ways to participate by visiting www.OneGamerFund.org and following @OneGamerFund on Twitter. We can’t tell you guys how much this sales means to us and how proud we are to be a small part of helping these amazing causes. None of this would be possible without all of your help though, so on behalf of everyone involved in this benefit sale, we just wanted to say thank you very much for your continued support! Here’s to the power of gaming! Greetings, The Good Shepherd Team

[ 2017-09-21 18:35:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there again you lovely people! The next few days are going to be really special for us, as weve teamed-up with the amazing folks from One Gamer Fund and have put our entire library of Good Shepherd Entertainment published titles on sale for the lowest prices each respective title has ever been available for here on Steam to benefit the One Gamer Fund during its inaugural charity weekend. The One Gamer Fund is a new philanthropic initiative comprised of seven gaming nonprofits: AbleGamers, Childs Play, Games for Change, Global Game Jam, the IGDA Foundation, Stack-Up and Take This. Between 10 a.m. PT on Sept. 21 to 10 a.m. PT on Sept. 25, half of all proceeds generated by purchases of Good Shepherd games after Steams share of revenue is factored will be donated directly to the IGDA Foundation on behalf of the One Gamer Fund and subsequently dispersed among all partnering nonprofits. This is not all though! Weve also just launched a special new Good Shepherd Entertainment Bundle to coincide with this sale. This bundle will allow those whom already own some of our games to easily complete their set at a special additional 25% discount! This means that you can add even more gaming goodness to life whilst helping these seven amazing charities and causes. A number of Twitch personalities will also be hosting special streams to aid the One Gamer Fund throughout the weekend. Individuals can learn more about ways to participate by visiting www.OneGamerFund.org and following @OneGamerFund on Twitter. We cant tell you guys how much this sales means to us and how proud we are to be a small part of helping these amazing causes. None of this would be possible without all of your help though, so on behalf of everyone involved in this benefit sale, we just wanted to say thank you very much for your continued support! Heres to the power of gaming! Greetings, The Good Shepherd Team

[ 2017-09-21 18:35:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

In all seriousness, you've told us loud and clear that the ability to save at any point was important to you. While individual missions aren't that long and we originally tried to minimize hiding behind saves to avoid the cruel hand of fate, that was an idea which didn't suit everyone. Adding the save game functionality after launch was actually quite tricky and required extensive testing but here it is. We're calling it an experimental feature because the game was originally balanced without it but we've put it through a lot of tests, and we believe it works well. tl;dr 1. Go to Options > Game > Enable Quicksaves 2. You can re-bind the keys (default F10 save, F11 load); on a controller, it's bound permanently (LT+RB save, LT+LB load in the in-game menu). 3. Have fun! 4. There are certain rather obvious situations when the game can't be saved: during cutscenes, during the enemy's turn, while your characters are performing an action. Full 1.5 patch notes:

• added quick save&load experimental support
• added official support for the Xbox One Controller
• rendering optimizations
• fixed a pesky old bug with corrupted saves in world map (where only skull and fog were visible after load)
• fixed another old bug with corrupted saves in Method in Madness world map (block after visiting Laboratory)
• fixed a bug with infinite enemy turn in A Matter of Time second mission (Lake Hideout) after using the Terror card in specific place
• fixed a bug with corrupted dialog options in the Riverbank location in In Gold We Trust scenario (while pursuing the cowards)
• fixed a bug with inability to use Petrification Bolt item using X360/XONE Controller
• fixed a bug with a corrupted cursor while using a controller in Hard Times scenario world map
• fixed a bug with corrupted O'Connell animation after he bleeds out in In Gold We Trust fourth mission
• fixes to Fan Localization Support

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continued support! That includes everyone who believed in Hard West when it was first revealed, all of you who bought the game and all the amazing community translators who bring the game to more audiences through their work! We're hard at work on our next game and we're hoping to show it to you quite soon. In the meantime, have fun in the Weird West!

[ 2017-06-15 14:52:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

In all seriousness, you've told us loud and clear that the ability to save at any point was important to you. While individual missions aren't that long and we originally tried to minimize hiding behind saves to avoid the cruel hand of fate, that was an idea which didn't suit everyone. Adding the save game functionality after launch was actually quite tricky and required extensive testing but here it is. We're calling it an experimental feature because the game was originally balanced without it but we've put it through a lot of tests, and we believe it works well. tl;dr 1. Go to Options > Game > Enable Quicksaves 2. You can re-bind the keys (default F10 save, F11 load); on a controller, it's bound permanently (LT+RB save, LT+LB load in the in-game menu). 3. Have fun! 4. There are certain rather obvious situations when the game can't be saved: during cutscenes, during the enemy's turn, while your characters are performing an action. Full 1.5 patch notes:

• added quick save&load experimental support
• added official support for the Xbox One Controller
• rendering optimizations
• fixed a pesky old bug with corrupted saves in world map (where only skull and fog were visible after load)
• fixed another old bug with corrupted saves in Method in Madness world map (block after visiting Laboratory)
• fixed a bug with infinite enemy turn in A Matter of Time second mission (Lake Hideout) after using the Terror card in specific place
• fixed a bug with corrupted dialog options in the Riverbank location in In Gold We Trust scenario (while pursuing the cowards)
• fixed a bug with inability to use Petrification Bolt item using X360/XONE Controller
• fixed a bug with a corrupted cursor while using a controller in Hard Times scenario world map
• fixed a bug with corrupted O'Connell animation after he bleeds out in In Gold We Trust fourth mission
• fixes to Fan Localization Support

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continued support! That includes everyone who believed in Hard West when it was first revealed, all of you who bought the game and all the amazing community translators who bring the game to more audiences through their work! We're hard at work on our next game and we're hoping to show it to you quite soon. In the meantime, have fun in the Weird West!

[ 2017-06-15 14:49:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's Deal: Save 60% on Hard West!*

Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time

[ 2016-12-12 18:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Fellow Undead Gunslingers, We greatly appreciate all of the time and hard work that some fans have invested in translating Hard West into different languages, and so we are very happy to announce that Patch 1.4,3 introduces Support for Custom Language versions of the game and its DLC. This will enable almost everyone to easily enjoy these new translations of the game, should they wish to. The complete localization kit for Hard West (including the Scars of Freedom DLC) is available for download, translation and sharing from this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zvka8p4qmo20unb/AABnPR1IdWd3QM-C5iRb7Nbxa?dl=0 The above link also contains clear instructions for importing localized files and utilizing this new custom language support. In a nutshell however, this process simply involves extracting and merging the new localization files that you wish to use in the game’s local folder. The new feature then recognizes custom translations and displays them in the Options menu for easier access. Please note that this Custom Localization support is Windows-Only for now. However we will look into developing and releasing this feature for the other platforms should there be a clear demand for it. Thank you very much to everyone who has taken the time out of their life to translate Hard West into new languages on their own. Your passion never ceases to astound us, and we’re hoping that this custom localization support is a good first step in us showing our appreciation for your efforts. Now let’s teach people the true meaning of vengeance in numerous whole new languages!

[ 2016-08-08 15:02:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Fellow Undead Gunslingers, We greatly appreciate all of the time and hard work that some fans have invested in translating Hard West into different languages, and so we are very happy to announce that Patch 1.4,3 introduces Support for Custom Language versions of the game and its DLC. This will enable almost everyone to easily enjoy these new translations of the game, should they wish to. The complete localization kit for Hard West (including the Scars of Freedom DLC) is available for download, translation and sharing from this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zvka8p4qmo20unb/AABnPR1IdWd3QM-C5iRb7Nbxa?dl=0 The above link also contains clear instructions for importing localized files and utilizing this new custom language support. In a nutshell however, this process simply involves extracting and merging the new localization files that you wish to use in the games local folder. The new feature then recognizes custom translations and displays them in the Options menu for easier access. Please note that this Custom Localization support is Windows-Only for now. However we will look into developing and releasing this feature for the other platforms should there be a clear demand for it. Thank you very much to everyone who has taken the time out of their life to translate Hard West into new languages on their own. Your passion never ceases to astound us, and were hoping that this custom localization support is a good first step in us showing our appreciation for your efforts. Now lets teach people the true meaning of vengeance in numerous whole new languages!

[ 2016-08-08 14:31:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2016-04-28 17:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

In the Weird West grim news is great news! The large 1.4 patch for Hard West is now available to everyone with a number of fixes and completely new additions to the game. Especially worthy of your attention are the Gameplay Mods, optional tweaks which can radically alter the way the game is played. From affecting difficulty, to changing important game mechanics, they allow for completely new ways of completing the Hard West campaign. Below are the highlights of the patch:

Patch 1.4 New Features

• Added the Gameplay Mods feature, i.e. ten new features modifying some of the rules established in Hard West, such as disabling reaction shots from enemies, forcing AI to use a wider array of abilities more frequently etc. Gameplay mods are only available for the vanilla game and cannot be used in the expansion.
• Added the missing Straight Flush hand.
• Added a new graphics option: Water reflections.
• Added an additional highlight to the tile, from which a usable object will be used, when hovering the cursor over said object.
• Improved dynamic cover cursors for more clarity.

Fixed issues

• Fixed a rare issue where saved games could be corrupted.
• Fixed an issue where the XBOX 360 wireless controller would not be recognized by the game on a Mac.
• Fixed an issue in which the barter screen would not appear.
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to open a world map location after loading the game from the main menu.
• Fixed an issue where game completion achievements would not be unlocked correctly.
• Fixed an issue in which decomposing bodies would not disappear when the camera changed elevation to a lower one, than the body.
• A Matter of Time: fixed problems related to purchasing the Laxative Potion (different price + money is subtracted correctly)
• Improved ability balance.
• Increased Fate Trader item prices.
• Fixed some missing GUI text in the French localization.
• Fixed a bunch of erroneous gamepad controls descriptions.
• Fixed several typos across game text.
• Fixed wording on certain achievements.
• Improved the credits section to prevent ugly line breaks.
• Made the face in the Cracked Skull icon to be a little more serious.
• Fixed a couple of minor texture glitches.

Scars of Freedom DLC

Return to the unforgiving world of Hard West for an adventure in the Civil War Texas. Libertee is an escaped slave-turned-vigilante, enhanced without her consent with superhuman capabilities by one Doctor Gorman. Hungry for answers, and for revenge, she tracks down the mad surgeon, but his motivations turn out to be the opposite of what she had anticipated. As she makes up her mind about the doctor’s fate, the two will have to face an even more powerful enemy. Experience a brand new tale in the weird world of Hard West during 7 new, specially crafted tactical combat encounters and overarching world map gameplay. Make strategic purchases for your gunfighters, then wreak havoc on your enemies and use their technology for your benefit. Enjoy a story narrated by two protagonists whose outlooks on life vary wildly, but who, deep inside, are more similar than they would like to admit. DLC Features

• A new tale in the Hard West universe, featuring a unique mix of classic western and gothic horror.
• A deeper, longer story, narrated through its numerous twists and turns by protagonists, Libertee and Dr. Gorman.
• 7 new tactical combat encounters and a world map with new, unique mechanics.
• New Unique Surgical Bodily Augmentation System: Revamped character development system, allowing for strategic planning and more informed choices.
• Rebalanced combat and character progression, offering a tighter, more challenging gameplay experience.
• Fitzpatrick Revolver - a new, powerful gun in your arsenal.
• 10 new playable characters

[ 2016-03-03 18:17:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

In the Weird West grim news is great news! The large 1.4 patch for Hard West is now available to everyone with a number of fixes and completely new additions to the game. Especially worthy of your attention are the Gameplay Mods, optional tweaks which can radically alter the way the game is played. From affecting difficulty, to changing important game mechanics, they allow for completely new ways of completing the Hard West campaign. Below are the highlights of the patch:

Patch 1.4 New Features

• Added the Gameplay Mods feature, i.e. ten new features modifying some of the rules established in Hard West, such as disabling reaction shots from enemies, forcing AI to use a wider array of abilities more frequently etc. Gameplay mods are only available for the vanilla game and cannot be used in the expansion.
• Added the missing Straight Flush hand.
• Added a new graphics option: Water reflections.
• Added an additional highlight to the tile, from which a usable object will be used, when hovering the cursor over said object.
• Improved dynamic cover cursors for more clarity.

Fixed issues

• Fixed a rare issue where saved games could be corrupted.
• Fixed an issue where the XBOX 360 wireless controller would not be recognized by the game on a Mac.
• Fixed an issue in which the barter screen would not appear.
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to open a world map location after loading the game from the main menu.
• Fixed an issue where game completion achievements would not be unlocked correctly.
• Fixed an issue in which decomposing bodies would not disappear when the camera changed elevation to a lower one, than the body.
• A Matter of Time: fixed problems related to purchasing the Laxative Potion (different price + money is subtracted correctly)
• Improved ability balance.
• Increased Fate Trader item prices.
• Fixed some missing GUI text in the French localization.
• Fixed a bunch of erroneous gamepad controls descriptions.
• Fixed several typos across game text.
• Fixed wording on certain achievements.
• Improved the credits section to prevent ugly line breaks.
• Made the face in the Cracked Skull icon to be a little more serious.
• Fixed a couple of minor texture glitches.

Scars of Freedom DLC

Return to the unforgiving world of Hard West for an adventure in the Civil War Texas. Libertee is an escaped slave-turned-vigilante, enhanced without her consent with superhuman capabilities by one Doctor Gorman. Hungry for answers, and for revenge, she tracks down the mad surgeon, but his motivations turn out to be the opposite of what she had anticipated. As she makes up her mind about the doctors fate, the two will have to face an even more powerful enemy. Experience a brand new tale in the weird world of Hard West during 7 new, specially crafted tactical combat encounters and overarching world map gameplay. Make strategic purchases for your gunfighters, then wreak havoc on your enemies and use their technology for your benefit. Enjoy a story narrated by two protagonists whose outlooks on life vary wildly, but who, deep inside, are more similar than they would like to admit. DLC Features

• A new tale in the Hard West universe, featuring a unique mix of classic western and gothic horror.
• A deeper, longer story, narrated through its numerous twists and turns by protagonists, Libertee and Dr. Gorman.
• 7 new tactical combat encounters and a world map with new, unique mechanics.
• New Unique Surgical Bodily Augmentation System: Revamped character development system, allowing for strategic planning and more informed choices.
• Rebalanced combat and character progression, offering a tighter, more challenging gameplay experience.
• Fitzpatrick Revolver - a new, powerful gun in your arsenal.
• 10 new playable characters

[ 2016-03-03 18:17:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

If you have been longing for some more Hard West action, you will be happy to hear that the wait is almost over! Hard West’s new expansion entitled Scars of Freedom will hit Steam next Thursday, on March 3rd and will retail for $2.99. Hard West: Scars of Freedom offers a juicy new scenario with a dedicated story featuring new characters, 7 new tactical missions, a powerful new weapon, a bunch of new mechanics and ramped up challenge! Meet Libertee, an escaped slave-turned-vigilante, and her nemesis - Doctor Gorman, a surgeon with somewhat radical views on the future of medicine. Discover their intertwining stories set against a backdrop of Civil War Texas, where classic western mixes with gothic horror. Apart from a new story inspired by the works of Mary Shelley, the expansion also offers an equally Frankensteinesque new character development system which consists of acquiring body parts, and implanting them on your posse members. Thanks to a new trade mechanic, you will now be able to purchase your upgrades rather than get them randomly, which in turn will allow you to make strategic plans for how you want your posse to develop. It's not all just about this new expansion though, as the main game will also be getting a major update shortly before the Expansion ships next week. This update will correct a number of outstanding issues and will add several new features and options, which will enable you to experience Hard West in new ways. More news will be available soon. In the meantime, please be sure to check out some screenshots from the new instalment in the Hard West universe!!!

[ 2016-02-26 11:19:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

If you have been longing for some more Hard West action, you will be happy to hear that the wait is almost over! Hard Wests new expansion entitled Scars of Freedom will hit Steam next Thursday, on March 3rd and will retail for $2.99. Hard West: Scars of Freedom offers a juicy new scenario with a dedicated story featuring new characters, 7 new tactical missions, a powerful new weapon, a bunch of new mechanics and ramped up challenge! Meet Libertee, an escaped slave-turned-vigilante, and her nemesis - Doctor Gorman, a surgeon with somewhat radical views on the future of medicine. Discover their intertwining stories set against a backdrop of Civil War Texas, where classic western mixes with gothic horror. Apart from a new story inspired by the works of Mary Shelley, the expansion also offers an equally Frankensteinesque new character development system which consists of acquiring body parts, and implanting them on your posse members. Thanks to a new trade mechanic, you will now be able to purchase your upgrades rather than get them randomly, which in turn will allow you to make strategic plans for how you want your posse to develop. It's not all just about this new expansion though, as the main game will also be getting a major update shortly before the Expansion ships next week. This update will correct a number of outstanding issues and will add several new features and options, which will enable you to experience Hard West in new ways. More news will be available soon. In the meantime, please be sure to check out some screenshots from the new instalment in the Hard West universe!!!

[ 2016-02-26 11:19:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hard West 1.3 Patch Notes

Hello Gunslingers! Continuing the great tradition of regular patches and improvements, here's patch 1.3 for you. We're already working on the next one and something a bit bigger down the road so keep sending us your feedback and we'll keep doing our best to make your visit to the Weird West an enjoyable one! - Fixed: blocker in the 'Meteor Crash Zone' location in the 'Method in Madness' scenario. - Fixed: pressing ability hotkeys during the tutorial no longer causes a block. - Fixed: some weapon stats no longer display incorrectly in stores - Improved: various UI rendering tweaks for various screen resolutions. - Fixed: text in Options menu scales correctly after resolution change. - Improved: cursor indicator for the Move order changes depending on the 1AP or 2AP cost. ​- Fixed: killing Diego before being told to do so no longer creates a blocker. ==================== By the way, remember the game has an official Manual (available in your Steam Library) as well as some cool community guides.

[ 2015-12-08 22:07:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hard West 1.2 Patch Notes

- UI should now work correctly in all resolutions above Full HD. We're looking into the possibility of fully supporting nonstandard screen ratios and will keep you posted. - Fixed: an enemy brought down to 0 HP with the Barrage ability sometimes remains alive. - Fixed: having Old Man Murray join the fight in the optional rescue mission would sometimes lock the game. - Fixed: desynchronized animation of using dynamic cover objects while the character is already 'sticking' to it. - Fixed: missing localization on one of the buttons. - Fixed: an erratic notification of a wound turning into a scar on a character from a different Scenario. - Stability tweaks. - Further difficulty adjustments based on your feedback. - Movement path helper now changes color depending on the number of Action Points needed to reach a given location. - The available ammo counter has been changed to be more clear and easy to read. - Fixed: Florence no longer trolls players by joining the search party looking for her. - Mac: jury-rigged fix: disabled a plugin causing the game to crash to black screen for some players upon starting missions. It should solve issues for now but we'll refine the solution further in 1.3.

[ 2015-11-30 20:26:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hard West 1.1 Patch Notes

- Fixed AI behavior in evaluating flanking movement and range. - Decreased point-blank range to 4, increased AI avoidance area around player characters to 5 (reaction shot range +1). - AI now will not move directly into the point-blank range of players also when out of combat (like roaming). - Fixed a glitch in AI movement rules which would bring it into point-blank attack range. - Minor pathfinding fix for specific tactical situations. - Adjusted difficulty during the optional Mexican Town fight (As Good As Dead scenario) - Adjusting the mining/prospecting mechanic for difficulty and clarity (will take effect upon scenario restart). - Fixed credits display issue. - Friday restored. - Preparing ground foe UI fixes for resolutions above Full HD in 1.2 patch. - Addressed the issue of characters shooting through the floor in certain cases. - Fixed target selection with LMB on targets which are 'sensed' and in field of fire. - Fixed no fade-in when returning to the strategic in the first scenario. A more substantial 1.2 patch is in the works, we will update targeted fixes as they are confirmed. For details please check this thread.

[ 2015-11-24 00:32:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aaand it's launch day! Join Warren and other very colorful (or murderous) characters and discover the Weird West! It's been a long ride for us but we couldn't do it alone! Huge thanks to our Kickstarter backers, fans and supporters. Now all we need to do is go back to work and keep an eye out for any feedback from you. Enjoy the game and let us know your thoughts in the Steam forums!

[ 2015-11-18 18:52:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2015-11-17 18:08:36 CET ] [ Original post ]