[previewyoutube=AGjXCWz4gmg;full][/previewyoutube] Available NOW on the Steam Workshop! (Subscribe to the mod and then launch DUSK (Moddable) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3462465743 And YES this means the DUSK SDK now supports MODEL REPLACEMENT so feel free to upload models from all your favorite games or anime or whatever the hell else you want to shoot at in DUSK - we're not the boss of you. Weapon modding is next! https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/ SAVE ON MERCH THIS WEEK, TOO

[ 2025-04-14 18:04:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Has it really been SIX years since DUSK came out? Time sure does... fly.

While we're still working on adding custom enemy and weapon support to the SDK that will be done SOON today we've updated the Goodies DLC with somore more... GOODIES.
First of all we've finally uploaded Stephan (Fucking) Weyte's entire DUSK VO session (as promised years ago) to the Goodies folder as individual audio clips! Enjoy, MWAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA We've also added another long lost DUSK development build!
Ooh, that's crunchy. The DUSK graphic novel has now become over 300 pages and we're talking to publishers about turning it into a hardcover book because honestly, we have to at this point...


And yes, we're still working on the BIG BOX collector's edition of DUSK that will see the light of Dawn one day - we promise :)
And YES it will include the SOAP.
Also DUSK is 66% OFF and all DUSK merch is 20% OFF on the New Blood Store... including brand new art prints

And stuff like this new shirt that pays homage to one of DUSK's biggest inspirations and a game that also launched on December 10th. You know which one.
Thanks as always for your love and support of this WORTHY game that gave birth to SO MUCH. -Dave, David, Andrew and the New Blood team. https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2024-12-11 02:50:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

NONBELIEVERS!

It's been some time, yes???? Yet today we come with GOOD NEWS. "NEW" Endless Maps (and some campaign ones) are now available for your perusal on the DUSK Steam Workshop along with some updates to the SDK. BEHOLD.

Mama Mia Flesh Palace

That's a spicy a-boneball! The formerly Nintendo Switch exclusive DUSK endless map (first shown in 2020) has been improved and is now available on the workshop! [previewyoutube=GJ2ZtyH0cDQ;full][/previewyoutube]

The GOGATORIUM

Anti-DRM heads rejoice! The GOG.com DUSK endless map is now available on the Steam workshop! STILL DRM FREE

QUIET MOUND

There was a leatherneck here. It's gone now... The former PlayStation exclusive DUSK endless map is now available on the workshop! Who would think of doing something so disgusting?

The Gloomy Place

Ahh, good doctor. What an unfortunate predicament you've found yourself in. Kidnapped and brought HERE of all places. BAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA. This Gloomwood themed map includes music from Gloomwood but sadly no canesword... yet.

Fallen Deuces

Ayy whaddaya somne kinda wise guy? Who said you could bring Switchblade City to DUSK? Oh, da boss did?! Well then, have at it, boys!
This here is actually A PAIR OF MAPS. One Endless and one Campaign style. And they're gonna take a LONG TIME to load so don't go thinkin' your PC is acting up. Just give it some time, sweetheart. They're worth it!

Doom E1M1

Speaking of Campaign Maps, looks like someone FINALLY made E1M1 from DOOM in DUSK! And it even plays Andrew Hulshult's version of At Doom's Gate from IDKFA! Took ya long enough!
Anyway: DUSK is currently on sale for BOOMSTOCK (It's like Woodstock for Boomer Shooters?) and we're also having a merch sale!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11357/The_New_Blood_FPS_Trilogy/ INCLUDING THESE NEW DUSK HD POSTERS!
So what's next for DUSK? (Moddable) Well we're finally gonna get custom weapons and enemies working in the SDK so you can get crowbars and Pinky Demons and and whatever else you want working in DUSK! We'll even include all the assets from DUSK HD as separate mods on the workshop soon enough! ONE DAY YOU'LL EVEN BE ABLE TO MAKE DUSK IN DUSK. MAYBE. Until then... https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/ Actual SDK Patch Notes:

• Fixed fonts being f'd up
• Fixed off-by-1 texture UVs
• New env_fog entity
• New trigger_fog entity
• Fixed point_template spawning issue
• Fixed endless mode enemy indicator rotation
• Support for scrolling textures (goldsrc style)
• Fixed light shaft model on light post entity
• Mod menu now pulls image from workshop
• Fixed trigger_secret and func_door custom sounds
• Music volume changes now apply instantly
• Level triggers with a missing destination will now go to the menu
• Updated to Unity 2022.3.46f1
• Added func_conveyor (does not move objects currently)
• Corrected func_wall behavior with angles property
• Removed scary clock
• Added Size 2 fish

[ 2024-09-16 17:41:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Welcome back once again... Today we bring an update for all the WORTHY playing DUSK in 2024. Updates to both the DUSK SDK and DUSK HD (with more soon to come)

The DUSK SDK is getting a sizeable update today! With better Quake and Half Life map support as well as the ability to make ENDLESS LEVELS, fixing some major bugs and advanced music scripting!

New Entities

info_playlist

Creates a music playlist. Give this entity a targetname, and assign a sequence of music tracks by setting track0, track1, and so on to music file paths.

trigger_playlist

Activates a music playlist. Set the target to the targetname of an info_playlist entity, then trigger the trigger_playlist in order to begin playback. You can set shuffle to 1 to enable shuffling of the playlist, and loop to 1 to cause the playlist to loop. When a playlist is looping, you can use a trigger_changemusic trigger to stop it.

point_template

Used for creating enemy templates that are later spawned with a trigger. Refer to the Source point_template documentation for further details. DUSK additionally supports specifying teleportfx 1 to spawn teleporter particles on each enemy spawned.

info_endless_node

This entity will trigger its target when a new wave begins, if the current wave is greater than or equal to its first_wave property. The last_wave property can be used to disable an info_endless_node starting from a specific wave.

trigger_remove_target

This entity will immediately delete any entities it is targeting when it is triggered.

You can now create Custom endless maps by setting endless to 1 in worldspawn Enemy template entities also require an endless property set to 1 on them in order to be tracked as endless wave enemies

Fixes/Changes

• Fixed memory leak when finishing a custom level
• Fixed fence texture rendering for embedded BSP textures
• Game will now default to D3D11 instead of OpenGLCore
• Fixed load order buttons in modding menu
• Fixed .ent files not being loaded

As for DUSK HD: Garumin has been a busy boy! So much so we've had to stop him from adding more things to DUSK HD and save them for mods on the Steam Workshop!

Fixes/Changes

• Various environmental tweaks and improvements
• Extensive rework of particle systems, especially blood splat
• Replaced bars and ladder sprites with 3D versions
• Added grass and foliage to outdoors environments
• Added wide new range of objects to environments fitting their themes, such as:
• Rocks and rock decals
• Functional mirrors
• Wires, cabling and electrical equipment
• Drains, corrugated sheets and ground debris
• Various machines, pipes and modular flanges
• Tools and throwable items
• Boxes, pallets and yard junk
• Office supplies and mundane utilities
• Military-themed props
• A single pleasant ceiling fan
• Piles of spent brass, to illicit a warm and inviting atmosphere
• Lab equipment, including papers covered in exciting nerd stuff

In the NOT SO DISTANT future we'll be adding all the DUSK HD assets to the DUSK SDK so you can use them in your mods as well as finally adding support for custom ENEMIES and WEAPONS so LOOK FORWARD TO THAT.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2717300/DUSK_HD/

And don't forget we're celebrating New Blood's 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY with a BIG SALE on all our games and merch. Go on, take it culty

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11357/The_New_Blood_FPS_Trilogy/

[ 2024-02-26 03:13:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

DUSK HD changes:

Added Steam achievements Removed leftover developer camera lerp key Secondary weapons can now be selected via the weapon wheel Removed unneeded specularity on some Materials Added in-game lights to keycard Darkened Matal Particles E1M5 moved logs E1MS Fixed a gap. E2M1 Removed Barbed Wire Collisions Fixed Exit Door UVs Repositioned Turn and leap text Shortened Fire effect with smoke clipping a rooftop E2M2 Stairs collisions flattened Final room Shelf explosion less wimpy E2M3 Fixed Some UVs Improved Entrace UVs E2M4 HDd spiral staircase and collisions Corrected collisions Brightened "Dont Shoot The Buttons" sprite E2M6 Updated UVs E2M7 Some UVs and bad lightmapping fixed Spikey Construct glowing particle effect spins now E2M8 Adjusted Sky tower energy effect Corrected stairs collisions E2MS Big machine room floor crack Subdivided Big machine room wall normal error fixed Big machine room light added near ladder Room of stairs given new collisions

[ 2023-12-21 11:46:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Five years. It's been five long years since we launched DUSK v1.0

Even longer than that if you count Early Access and the two years of development that started in 2016. And throughout all that time, we always promised to make DUSK as open and moddable for you as we possibly can. But what we didn't promise you was a full remaster of the game only 5 years after its release. And that's what we've somehow done. What started as a fun way to beef up the DUSK Steam Workshop soon evolved into a full blown visual remaster thanks to the hard work of a group of very talented developers at New Blood under the supervision of David Szymanski, myself (Dave), our QA Lead Cam, Dev Support Lead Scott, and the rest of the New Blood crew. And the result? is DUSK HD [previewyoutube=kQx2QCmZruw;full][/previewyoutube] The response to DUSK HD has been bigger than we ever could have possibly imagined. So much so that we've decided to make it into its own FREE DLC that you can download and play without having to install anything else... RIGHT NOW.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2717300/DUSK_HD/ Go ahead, prove yourself... WORTHY. What that also means is that we've spent the last few months working overtime on DUSK HD to make sure it's as legitimate and cohesive and possible. Constantly iterating, tweaking and adding new things every day. It rules. We hope you love it. HOWEVER While DUSK has indeed been somewhat moddable and mappable for years - Shout out to DUSKmods.com - we've always envisioned a world in which DUSK was just as moddable as DOOM and and the other classics that inspired us.
We knew that undertaking would be massive, requiring us to basically rewrite the entire game and engine from scratch (which we have) but here we are, closing in on a decade of development, with the full DUSK DDK (Dusk Development Kit) ALMOST ready for you to use. That's right, while DUSK HD and the basic SDK and Steam Workshop are indeed AVAILABLE FOR YOU NOW. The Full Dusk Development Kit built upon the new version of DUSK is still a few weeks away. What does that mean? Well, DUSK HD is playable now and the Steam Workshop is fully functional! [quote]You can: Make and play custom maps, (even basically drag and drop Quake and Half Life maps) use texture replacements and sound replacements. Plus every file from the base game is available for you to use. You cannot: Have custom models (enemies), entities, weapons, and nothing from the HD pack is available for you to use yet.[/quote] Once the FULL SDK built on the new version of DUSK is available SOON you will be able to play all the custom maps with both Classic or HD visuals, replace weapons, models and more. Speaking of which, we've added a new weapon to the game :) [previewyoutube=kZ6dZL38f3Y;full][/previewyoutube](It shares slot 7 with the crossbow) Oh and DUSK - Moddable will even detect any installed games with compatible assets and allow you to seamlessly load their maps. Thanks, Garry.



This massive undertaking has been the work of primarily two of our developers. Ben "Zombie" Moir has been rewriting DUSK from the ground up for nearly 5 years and David "Garumin" Bonin has remade every single visual asset from DUSK by hand over the last two years as well as creating all new ones to add to DUSK HD. And unbeknownst to them, all the profits from DUSK for the month of December 2023 will be split between David and Ben. Don't spend it all in one place, lads. The entirely new enemy and weapon models were made by our 3D artist Cody Lambert and all the new animations you see were made by our animators Dom Antonazzo and Lachlan Milne. These developers all started out as external contractors for us and because of DUSK HD they are now full time New Blood employees working across all our games. WELCOME TO THE CULT.
All that being said... if you, dear reader, are playing DUSK for the first time, fifth time, or 500th time... We hope it helps you realize a few things. Firstly: We love you and we hate money. Secondly: We work hard.

And lastly: There's only one... DUSK

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

[ 2023-12-11 17:58:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

We promised and we have delivered!

(a day late but whatever) [previewyoutube=MiZ3ttvq-QI;full][/previewyoutube]

DUSK HD will launch as a series of mods on the Steam Workshop along with the full DUSK SDK on December 11th. Everything you see here is 100% FREE. 100% OPTIONAL. And the game will be 100% MODDABLE. (and we're still working on it) For those of you old school MFs who still like to move files around instead - it will all also be available DRM FREE. (Dusk on Steam has no DRM btw)

We're still discussing how we'll release the SDK version of DUSK (which is essentially an entirely new version of the game on a reworked engine) but we're aiming to make sure that modding and managing DUSK is as free and easy as possible for years to come. Thanks for 5 years of DUSK! https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2023-11-01 20:16:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

A MATCH MADE IN HELL

You can play NINE songs from Andrew Hulshult's DUSK Soundtrack RIGHT NOW in Metal: Hellsinger as FREE DLC.

[previewyoutube=N-7pHDxQli4;full][/previewyoutube][quote]I am super pumped and honored to be part of such a unique approach to FPS. Rhythm + Bullets = Fun. This is gonna slap. Said Hulshult.[/quote] The DUSK tracks that you can slay to the beat today in Metal: Hellsinger are:

• Sacrifice
• Bleeding Out
• Murder Machine Inc.
• Erebus Reaction
• Mine Control
• Departure to Destruction
• Hand Cannon
• Burn in Hell
• Endless

Don't own both games yet? GET THE BUNDLE AND SAVE BIG

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/33614/Metal_Hellsinger_x_DUSK/

[ 2023-10-31 19:30:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

THOSE OF YOU WHO LACKED FAITH AND CONVICTION IN NEW BLOOD SHALL BE DEEMED... UNWORTHY FOR THE TIME HAS COME TO DUSK AGAIN.

[previewyoutube=80ZFMzXGo-k;full][/previewyoutube]

DUSK HD is now a FULL VISUAL REMASTER OF DUSK.

We have remade every enemy, every weapon, every model, every texture, EVERY THING.
FOR YOU. FOR FREE. YOU'RE WELCOME.

We still have some work to do! But expect a full ON / OFF style comparison trailer around Halloween. Then full launch with the SDK + Steam Workshop around DUSK's 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY in December.
The HD models, textures, weapons, etc will all be available on the Steam Workshop as free downloads and not integrated into the base game until you install them! This is all completely optional! IF YOU LIKE DUSK JUST HOW IT IS THAT'S GREAT! And YES you WILL be able to use both the old and these new assets to create anything you want with the SDK and upload your own creations to the workshop as well. We can't wait to see it. Because DOOM may be Eternal but DUSK is FOREVER. ...Or something. https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2023-09-30 19:29:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Sorry this took longer than expected but DUSK is now VERIFIED for Steam Deck.
If you have a Steam Deck, try it out! We didn't add that weapon wheel for nothing! And yes we're still hard at work on DUSK HD and the final SDK, Steam Workshop and all that fun stuff.
In the mean time... GLOOMWOOD Early Access starts next week. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150760/Gloomwood/ See you... SOON

[ 2022-09-02 20:11:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've been teasing this for awhile but it's finally time to show it off....

[previewyoutube=VkIavrCy4bo;full][/previewyoutube]

DUSK HD

Complete remakes of all the weapon and enemy models in DUSK. Available for FREE and coming SOON as part of the Steam Workshop update. You didn't ask for this?!
Well you're welcome. https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2022-06-12 22:00:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

It's been 3 YEARS since we released DUSK, and we're celebrating by giving you some new GOODIES
*NINE* DEVELOPMENT BUILDS


OVER *500* DEV SCREENSHOTS



NEVER BEFORE HEARD MUSIC BY ANDREW HULSHULT
*HUNDREDS* OF RAW GAME ASSETS
MEMES
And of course, some photos of the bois


We'll keep updating "The Goodies" as we find more of them so keep that DLC updated!
Once you've successfully downloaded the DLC - the "Goodies" folder will appear in your game files
Thanks as always for your love and support. If you're reading this then you are WORTHY \o/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846130/DUSK__The_Goodies/ We've got lots planned for DUSK in 2022 - so as we've said before and we'll say again... THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2021-12-11 05:00:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello again, faithful.

WELCOME BACK.

Now, before we get started. You may have heard that we released DUSK for Nintendo Switch today. Normally we wouldn't post about another game platform here on Steam, but... A. It's relevant and B. Check out this sick trailer we made: [previewyoutube=mYTehPllWNk;full][/previewyoutube]

Now why is that relevant?

Because AS PROMISED we're bringing features from the Nintendo Switch version of DUSK back to the PC version! And we're starting that... TODAY.

WEAPON WHEEL

(Hold Q to use)

IMPROVED WORLD MAP

(Easier to read and easier to use)

BETTER CONTROLLER BINDINGS

(even DualShock 4 support)

THE CLASSIC HUD

(One for each episode)

We've also added TWO NEW accessibility features.

AUTO-HOP and AUTO-CLIMB.

Tired of mashing the space bar to bunny hop? WELL NOW YOU DON'T HAVE TO. Don't want to hold WALK to use the climbing powerup? THEN DON'T. Both of these options are available NOW

Also we finally made a bundle with AMID EVIL and ULTRAKILL

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11357/New_Blood_FPS_Trilogy/

And DUSK merch is back in stock.

Now that all this stuff is FINALLY out of the way... We can get back to working on the remaining SDK features and Steam Workshop support. And boy oh boy is that workshop going to come pre loaded with some GOODIES.

SOON

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

[ 2021-10-30 01:30:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

WE DE-MADE DUSK!

[previewyoutube=xoYsa7AAyTQ;full][/previewyoutube] What started as a fun little side project for David that we used as an April Fool's joke, has turned into a fully featured 8-bit puzzle game that you can't help but love. Check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1465510/DUSK_82_ULTIMATE_EDITION/ There's also a NEW BUNDLE in town with Golden Light. Don't know what Golden Light is? Well it's weird and we love it so you'll probably love it too. So buy it with DUSK and save some money. Or don't. We're not your boss. Or your momma. Might be your daddy tho. Sorry. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/22836/Dusk_till_Light/ And YES, as promised, Halloween 2021 is bringing the Nintendo Switch release of DUSK (which we're not really supposed to advertise here) and with it the long awaited OLD and NEW update for DUSK on PC featuring the WEAPON WHEEL, CLASSIC HUD and MORE.


When?! NEXT WEEK. Or as we always say... SOON See ya then, kiddos. https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2021-10-23 15:00:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

WELCOME BACK.

In our never ending quest to keep updating DUSK until the end of existence... we come to you today with an update to the current game... and a look at what's yet to come in the Year of Our Eldritch Lords 2021 First off, let's go over what's in THIS small update we just pushed.

Save deletion!

Finally, you can delete your DUSK saves in-game. Sorry it took us 3 years to add this feature. There's also neat new icons so we don't have to localize the words SAVE / LOAD / DELETE into more languages! Next up...

A CONTINUE button!

As you may remember, DUSK was released episodically throughout 2017 / 2018. So in order to start a NEW episode you had to go back to the main menu after you beat every episode. Well NOT ANY MORE. Now you can play right through all 3 episodes of DUSK without ever having to stop! Go on, try it... taste the continuity. And finally...

a MAX LOADOUT button.

For when you want to start a level with MAXIMUM firepower. But less button clicking.

So that's what in the game NOW.

However... As part of our Switch port (which is totally almost finished we swear) we've completely redone the world map and loadout menus to be easier to read and navigate with a controller, keyboard, mouse and eyes.
And when we release those versions of the game?

We'll be simultaneously bringing the features from consoles (like that new world menu and the weapon wheel) back to the PC version.

As well as the Classic HUD we've shown off and been promising to you for so long.
I think we already told you this but anyway... yeah!

So look forward to it... SOON

The final version of the DUSK SDK (and Steam Workshop) with full support for new enemies, weapons and literally everything else is still on its way. (With co-op to follow later) Because we basically rebuilt the entire game to be 100% moddable at this point. And for those of you who aren't waiting for Steam Workshop support to get into DUSK modding?

Don't forget to check out the latest at DUSKMods.com

Including *7* new maps from the DUSK Spring 2021 Map Jam!

Besides DUSK itself, you may have noticed that we recently announced an 8-Bit DEMAKE called...

DUSK '82!

[previewyoutube=0gWOXiLjgdY;full][/previewyoutube] Inspired by puzzle classics like Sokoban and Chip's Challenge, DUSK '82 makes the world of DUSK even MORE retro. It started as a fun little side project for David but has turned into a full on game with 30+ levels + a built in level editor. A game that we'll be releasing and bundling in some way for you all SOON so be sure to give it a Wishlist, Follow and let us know if you'd buy a Game Boy Advance version. We're not kidding. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1465510/Dusk_82/?curator_clanid=34055240 In addition to selling DUSK and DUSK accessories, David and Dillon continue to work on their next flagship game Gloomwood, which hopefully you know all about by now... https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150760/Gloomwood/ As well as the latest Dread X Collection of 7 short FPS games which was directed by David! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569550/Dread_X_Collection_The_Hunt/ Now sure all this GAME content is great. But how about some new colored pages from the upcoming finale of the DUSK Graphic Novel? by Jacob McManamy


You know this thing is over 200 pages now? I guess we're just going to have to make a HARDCOVER version. When? SOON Big Box? Still coming. SOON New merch? SOON Old Merch? BACK IN STOCK.

That's all... for now.

We love that we get to keep working on DUSK and letting more and more people experience a better and better version of the game year after year so thank you as always. We've said it a million times and we're going to keep saying it... THIS... IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/NewBlood

[ 2021-05-02 19:35:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

I'm creative directing the newest entry in the Dread X series! Dread X: The Hunt features 7 horror shooters from 7 talented developers, hand picked and directed by me. If you enjoy any of my games, you'll enjoy this collection. Wishlist here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569550/Dread_X_Collection_The_Hunt/

[ 2021-03-17 15:02:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

INTRUDERS.

Been a minute, yes? Well it's Halloween so you know the DUSK Dudes were gonna come visit ya.
But this year we're not just bringing back Spooky DUSKWorld... Even though we have totally done that and you should play DUSKWorld with us this weekend in OUR DISCORD.
We've also updated both the DUSK SDK... AND THE MAIN GAME?! That's right, thanks to our work on the Nintendo Switch verison of DUSK (which we just delayed, sorry) we've been making lots of performance improvements to DUSK. GOOD NEWS is that some of those improvements are making it back into the PC Version.

STARTING TODAY.

Loading tunes? WHAT TUNES.
You will now load into DUSK almost instantly after the initial DOS bootup sequence. YOU'RE WELCOME. Don't ask how we did it... (You can also now add a "-skip-dos" launch option to skip the FakeDOS intro screen entirely.) But you shouldn't because it's super cool and retro. We've also re-written the achievement manager, as it contributed to a significant performance loss.

Shorter loads. Better performance. For DUSK. In 2020. Damn right.

But the DUSK SDK has also gotten a host of updates! BEHOLD

• Heavily optimized startup code, which fixes the infamously long "loading tunes" screen.
• Fixed health and armor being incorrect after loading a save on a custom level.
• Lighting accuracy in Quake 1 BSP (v29) maps has been improved.
• Cartdogs no longer spawn without a model.
• Wendigos now correctly spawn invisible.
• Missing models will now display as a cube.
• Idle animations in custom models will now play correctly.
• Added a -skip-dos launch option to skip the FakeDOS intro screen.
• Fixed a bug that caused music (and possibly other assets) to occasionally fail to load.
• Significantly reduced texture allocations when atlasing lightmap data, resulting in faster map loads and better performance.

And YES, Custom weapons, Steam Workshop and Co-Op are still coming. In addition to that, some things we've added to the console version (like the weapon wheel) will be making it back to the PC Version... SOON (You can see the weapon wheel in action below) [previewyoutube=GJ2ZtyH0cDQ;full][/previewyoutube] However, the PC version will also be getting ALL NEW features such as...

A CLASSIC HUD

(By the one and only HDOOMguy)
Oh yes. What, did you think we were ever even close to done here? DUSKMods.com grows EVERY DAY. The NEW BLOOD GALLERY grows EVERY DAY.
THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. Oh, also DUSK merch is back in stock.
Thanks as always for your support leatherneck It's been a pretty crazy 2 years since we were SUPPOSED to launch DUSK 1.0, but you have proven time and time again that you are all...

WORTHY

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

[ 2020-10-29 16:58:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Think you play DUSK fast? Not THIS FAST.

Tune into Summer Games Done Quick on Sunday, August 16th to see DUSK done FASTER THAN EVER. BEHOLD THE FULL SGDQ SCHEDULE

• Run by B.G.B
• Commentary by SOME NERDY NOOB
• Special guest appearances by DUSK Dad David Szymanski and Rad Chad Dave Oshry (sup)

And to celebrate DUSK being done SO FAST - we're having a FAST SALE.

*DUSK IS 25% OFF ALL WEEKEND*

SO ACT FAST, GO FAST, BE FAST.

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

[ 2020-08-15 17:00:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Since the DUSK SDK entered alpha... it's been amazing seeing all the stuff you HERETICS have come up with. And now we've added CUSTOM MUSIC to the mix. You know what that means... [previewyoutube=577WdrwQEFQ;full][/previewyoutube] That's right, you can now add ANY music you want to custom DUSK levels. So play Half Life maps in DUSK with DOOM music. GO AHEAD, WE DARE YA. Or just play Quake in DUSK! [previewyoutube=zS7IuhDJcCE;full][/previewyoutube] We've also added:

• Support for custom level names in stats and the end level screen
• Support for .lit files (it's LIT)
• Support for .ent files
• We're now Now running on Unity 2020.1.0b1!

And more! Full patch notes HERE

• Want to know what else is coming to the DUSK SDK? Read THIS.
• Want to get started with the SDK and modding? Check out the Wiki!
• Want personal tips from the devs or other modders? Join the Discord!
• Want your parents to get back together?! Sorry kiddo, we can't help you there.

SEE YOU FOR THE NEXT UPDATE, INTRUDERS leatherneck https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2020-03-22 01:10:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

WONDERFUL... isn't it?! But WHY are we doing this? Because We Love You and We Hate Money! And because you're all.... WORTHY.

ENTER TO WIN NOW: https://www.originpc.com/Landing/2020/new-blood-giveaway Specs: ORIGIN PC MILLENNIUM Case: ORIGIN PC MILLENNIUM Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K 8-Core 3.6GHz (4.9GHz TurboBoost) Motherboard: MSI Z390 Gaming Edge AC Motherboard Graphics Card: 8GB EVGA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Power Supply: 750 Watt EVGA SuperNOVA G3 System Cooling: CORSAIR Hydro X Stage 3 Liquid Cooling - Hardline Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3000MHz Operating System Drive (Primary): 250GB Seagate BarraCuda SSD Storage Drive: 3TB ORIGIN PC Approved HDD Operating System: Windows 10 Home Warranty: Lifetime 24/7 U.S. Based Support and Lifetime Free Labor. 1 Year Part Replacement & 45 Day Shipping Warranty ORIGIN Recovery: ORIGIN Recovery USB 3.0 Flash Drive Total Value: $2760 Giveaway starts on 2/21/2020 12:00 AM Giveaway ends on 3/19/2020 11:59 PM GOOD LUCK, INTRUDERS! https://www.originpc.com/Landing/2020/new-blood-giveaway https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2020-03-09 20:58:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Intruders! You have waited LONG ENOUGH. After a little over a month of pre-alpha testing we are FINALLY ready to announce that...

The DUSK SDK + Modding Alpha is NOW available to the WORLD!

Why? Because you're all... WORTHY There are already close to *50* DUSK Mods of all shapes and sizes out in the wild including... Incredible levels:
Very necessary sounds. https://youtu.be/5xpRWfvMt9Y https://youtu.be/nfBSz9xIFvQ Some UNUSUAL textures...

The classics...
And of course... memes.
The OFFICIAL home of DUSK mods can be found at Mod.io at DUSKMods.com
We will also of course be supporting The OG... Moddb. Oh, Steam Workshop? Coming SOON But that's not all... You can already play the majority of Quake INSIDE OF DUSK.
You can start loading Half Life maps INSIDE OF DUSK.
And for some reason you can soon play DUSK inside of DOOM. (wat) https://youtu.be/VE5uYZgoe5k But this is ONLY THE BEGINNING. What's coming NEXT?

• Custom models (create new enemies!)
• Scripting (create events!)
• Custom weapons (chainsaws?!)
• Custom Music (BFG DIVISION ON LOOP)
• Full GoldSrc support (Play Ricochet in DUSK!)
• Dev Console (Press ~ to win)
• Steam Workshop (You know it)
• Making it completely open source (DUSK is for everyone!)

But enough talk! First you'll select the SDK branch in your DUSK game properties to get on the path to WORTHINESS

• Then you can jump right into the FAQ to learn more about how to get started with the SDK
• Want to know more about how to start mapping? Get started with Trenchbroom!
• Want to talk to us directly about mapping and modding DUSK? Join the Discord!

We want to make the DUSK modding scene as open and robust as possible! So what are you waiting for?! Start MAPPING start MODDING Start PLAYING And remember... We've said it before and we'll say it again... THIS is only the beginning. bigjohn https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2020-02-13 20:00:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

Has it really been a year already? Wow, time flies when you're hupping around at 77mph, eh?
And we're celebrating in MANY WAYS.

FIRST: A stream!

This Saturday, December 14th, tune in to Twitch.tv/NewBlood to watch myself, David and Andrew play through DUSK and record our OFFICIAL developer commentary on how we built the game from start to finish. You won't wanna miss this.

NEXT: DUSK has been added to GOG Connect!

What does that mean? It means if you own DUSK on Steam you can get a FREE DRM FREE copy of it on GOG... right now! (for a limited time) More info HERE

And last but certainly not least: the SDK and Steam Workshop are coming... very... VERY... SOON.

The first iteration of the SDK will allow you to load up Quake and Half Life maps, replace any 3D model, sound, font or texture in the game and much more. But SOON the SDK will allow you to do basically anything to the game since it practically runs on its own engine now. It's going to get pretty wild.
More SDK info HERE.

It's all been pretty wild, in fact.

• We can't believe it's been a year already.
• We can't believe DUSK is available in 16 languages now.
• We can't believe we're opening an office this year.
• We can't believe DUSK still isn't out on Nintendo Switch bigjohn

It's been a crazy, insane ride and we can't wait to keep it going show you what's coming in 2020. There's not a day that has gone by in the last year where we didn't hear from you about DUSK. So to the 13,666+ of you in Discord.gg/NewBlood to those of you sending the Tweets ...the fan art ...the memes

We love you and WeHate.Money

We've said it before and we'll say it again...

THIS... IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

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

[ 2019-12-12 21:21:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

That's it, that's the whole announcement!

...Oh and the LOCALIZATION BETA is available NOW!
DUSK can now be played in ALL these Languages!

• English
• Simplified Chinese
• French
• Italian
• German
• Spanish - Spain
• Japanese
• Korean
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Portuguese - Brazil
• Russian
• Spanish - Latin America
• Traditional Chinese
• Turkish
• Ukrainian

Please test our terrible translations and leave feedback HERE Thanks as always for all your support! We love you and WeHate.Money!

SDK and Steam Workshop coming SOON

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/ Discord.gg/NewBlood

[ 2019-11-27 03:45:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Happy DUSK-O-WEEN, lurkers! It's like Halloween but DUSK..ier.

Long story short: we've added a bunch of spooky stuff to DUSKWorld multiplayer and...

the game is also on sale all week!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/ We'll see you this weekend for the SPOOKIEST Frag Night yet!
Coming up next will be the Localization Update which brings DUSK into 15 new languages and then... We promise. We swear.

The SDK and Steam Workshop.

SOON Maybe. Buy a shirt.

[ 2019-10-29 04:00:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

This one was a long time coming, lurkers!

Also it was a lot harder than we expected to get done, but it's finally here. The DRM free version of DUSK that can be be played with the Glorious Steam version of DUSK. Available NOW over at GOG.com or on your friends USB stick that he brings to LAN parties which he should totally clean before handing to you...

Hooray leatherneck

And for those of you wondering - YES you will be able to use GOG Connect SOON to have the game on both Steam and GOG. Very cool, yes. But more importantly: Both you and our new DRM free players can now LAN, Direct IP connect and even join our dedicated servers with Steam players for Frag Night. You can even play with yourself from two accounts. Creepy!
Discord.gg/NewBlood

But what's next, you ask?

The rest of the language localizations and then... Hopefully in time for Halloween...

THE SDK AND STEAM WORKSHOP.

SOON This is all part of our plan to make DUSK as open and moddable as possible, so stick with us - we've a long road to hup down yet bigjohn

Thank you for your continued support - We Love you and We Hate Money.

[Now please buy a shirt]

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

[ 2019-10-03 15:01:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

It's time for FRAG NIGHT, Y'ALL

GET ON MIDWEST (or other servers if it full) Waste.Money Discord.gg/NewBlood WhAt iS ThIS?! It's our weekly multiplayer game night for DUSK. Act like someone told ya! GLHF!

[ 2019-09-08 01:32:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

WE GOT 'EM

DUSK is on sale for the FIRST TIME EVER!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/?curator_clanid=6856383

AMID EVIL is out of Early Access! It's GOOD!

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

There's even a BUNDLE now!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11357/DUSK__AMID_EVIL_Bundle/

MAXIMUM Action is 15% OFF - it has WEAPON MODS!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/853770/MAXIMUM_Action/

Unfortunate Spacemen is 50% OFF - don't you want to KILL YOUR FRIENDS?!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/408900/Unfortunate_Spacemen/ And THE BEST New Blood game...

SUPER GALAXY SQUADRON EX TURBO is 75% OFF.

Save the Galaxy. Shoot some pixels. https://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/Super_Galaxy_Squadron_EX_Turbo/

Don't forget you can also get all of our terrible awful no good very bad merchandise for 15% OFF when you use code SUMMERSALE at checkout!

http://store.newblood.games/
http://store.newblood.games/
http://store.newblood.games/

BUY STUFF.

Or don't.

WE LOVE YOU AND WE HATE MONEY \o/

(we especially love those of you who have left reviews and wishlisted our games during this blessed and totally not confusing Summer Sale event)

[ 2019-07-01 03:00:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

[ 2019-06-29 16:56:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Intruders! Been awhile... hasn't it?

Seems like we haven't spoken... in AGES. Well, we've been busy. And we've got a lot to talk about. Because we've got a lot coming at ya...

First and foremost, the DUSK SDK (DAWN) is nearly ready to start being tested!

And rest assured, this ain't no simple level editor, you're going to be able to do EVERYTHING to the game. Change, import and export every texture, model, level, sound... you name it. Hell, by the time DAWN is ready - it will damn near be its own engine.

Basically, if you can do it to Quake, you can do it to DUSK - and vice versa.

To that end: we've just published a simple API called The New Blood: Clot (get it?) that allows for exporting DUSK assets into .iqm format. NEAT. Try it for yourself, rip apart your favorite games! https://github.com/NewBloodInteractive/Clot But that's definitely not as cool as this sweet as '90s style launcher we made for the SDK!
But we'll talk more about the SDK soon...

We've also been hard at work on LOCALIZATION.

DUSK has now been translated in to:

• German
• Spanish
• French
• Italian
• Ukranian
• Russian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Turkish
• Portugese
• Polish
• Japanese
• and Korean!

But for the first actual implementation we decided to start with the hardest one... CHINESE!

And it's just about done.

The next DUSK update, which will be coming in time for the Steam Summer Sale, will feature Chinese localization, a new LANGUAGE menu, and both English + Chinese subtitles for all the dialogue in the game - even the stuff written on the walls. Check it:



Pretty cool, right? Tell someone who speaks one of those 14 languages that DUSK will soon be making a lot more sense. Seriously, please tell someone - this was a lot of work... ANYWAY...

We've also been hard at work on the DRM Free (GOG) version of DUSK

That WILL have Steam + GOG + DRM Free Multiplayer Crossplay. Why? Because the two dozen people who play DUSKWorld demanded it!

Plus we'll be bringing back IP and offline LAN support JUST IN TIME FOR QUAKE CON.

This has been kind of a pain in the ass but it's almost done. So expect THAT version of DUSK... this summer! Meanwhile...

Yes, we're still working on the Nintendo Switch version of DUSK

(we showed it off back at PAX East) https://youtu.be/OsVDRsLrdrU

And YES - we're still making a BIG Box version of the game.

(with soap and sickle keychains in it)

And YES - we really did get Nicolas Cage to wear one of our new DUSK Baseball Tees

(not really) But YOU can get your own along with other merch at: https://newblood.games/store And last but certainly not least... For those of you who have been patiently waiting...

DUSK will finally be going on sale this summer. How soon? VERY soon.

Better yet?

We'll also be launching a NEW bundle that gets you discounts on DUSK + AMID EVIL

And you won't have to wait too long for that, because...

AMID EVIL launches TODAY.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/ That's it for now, lurkers... So... brush up on your Chinese, get your Trench Brooms out, put your DUSK Baseball shirts on, lather up with your bacon scented soap, and put a sticky note on your Nintendo Switch.

The DUSK dudes are comin' for ya... SOON

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

TL:DR

• The SDK + Steam Workshop are coming this summer
• DUSK has been translated into 14 languages!
• Chinese localization + English subtitles are in the next update
• The DRM Free Version of DUSK (GOG) is coming soon with Steam crossplay
• We've got new merch (GO BUY SOME)
• The BIG Box edition is coming! (with soap!)
• Console ports are coming! (with gyro aiming and co-op!)
• MAXIMUM Action?!
• AMID EVIL!
• Bundles!
• THE STEAM SUMMER SALE!

[ 2019-06-20 13:00:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Finally, the time has come.

A day that roughly 17 people have been waiting for.

DUSK is now available for Mac, Linux and 32bit operating systems!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/ We hope you appreciate the support! Please let us know if you have any issues and be sure to leave a review if you love it and spread the word to all your Mac, Linux and 32bit friends!

There's also FOUR new achievements!

New controller layouts!

And...

Andrew uploaded the ENTIRE DUSK SOUNDTRACK to YouTube?!

https://youtu.be/DKCrkg7Kcdc The absolute madman! GLHF bigjohn P.S Don't forget to sign up for the New Blood Newsletter and check out AMID EVIL Episode 6! https://newblood.games/newsletter https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/

[ 2019-02-07 03:37:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

David gave the world its first look at DUSK

https://youtu.be/8X2sPPEKbqs It wasn't much... but all the pieces were there. And he thought things were almost final back then... OH WHAT A FOOL HE WAS. Not long after that video was made - David sent me a test build of DUSK. He was a fan of some of my previous work and thought I might like it... and I didn't... I LOVED IT. https://www.dropbox.com/s/4q7cn2sckfgta1u/DuskTestLevel.zip?dl=0 ^ And as you can now know for yourself... it was all there. The movement, the shooting, the interactivity, the keys, the doors, the puzzles, the secrets, the portals, the beds, the beer! It was rough - but it was awesome.
I knew right away that both David and DUSK were special.

We started working together immediately.

And three years later... here we are. https://youtu.be/LbqNRDPd5_k But DUSK doesn't exist in its current form just because of David or me or Andrew or even the rest of the New Blood team.

No, DUSK exists today because of YOU.

I told you all those years ago that I wanted to build this game piece by piece and brick by brick with YOU - our players. Because of YOU - DUSK is the game you see before you. Because of YOU - DUSK is a certified hit. Because of YOU - DUSK is beloved by both critics and players alike. Because of YOU - DUSK will live on far beyond 2019.

Because YOU... are worthy.

But we're just getting started...

• Mac/Linux and DRM Free versions are coming
• TDM, CTF and DUSKWorld content updates are coming
• Language localizations are coming
• The SDK + Steam Workshop Mods are coming
• Co-Op is coming
• MORE achievements are coming
• New Game + is coming
• Console Ports are coming
• The Big Box Physical Collector's Edition is coming
• New DUSK merch is coming to The New Blood Store
• and IndieBox
• The CD and Vinyl Soundtrack is coming
• REAL LIFE SOAP IS COMING (wait, what)

And so much more.

And yes - we hear you. You want to support DUSK and support New Blood. And you wanna know how? However you can. Buy our other games, write reviews, comments, threads, posts, tweets, statuses, create art, shitpost memes, PREACH FROM THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN. Let the people know you support developers who do things the RIGHT way. Who work not just FOR you but WITH you. Spread the good word of New Blood, acolytes!

Because we love you and we hate money.

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

[ 2019-01-02 18:45:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

You want it? You GOT IT.

The DUSK Original Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult is now available EVERYWHERE. Go to Hulshult.Rocks to get it at your digital retailer of choice! And check out the latest track from the DUSK Launch Trailer - Keepers of the Gate https://youtu.be/SvyM6ZKZx6U Want to know how to support Andrew and us the most? Get the DUSK Intruder Edition or upgrade. Want to support Andrew directly? Get the OST from his Bandcamp page! He's currently in the top video game soundtracks right next to Celeste and Undertale?! Wow.

LET'S SHOW THE WORLD THAT METAL VIDEO GAME MUSIC ROCKS \m/_((><))_\m/

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

[ 2018-12-14 02:55:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO SAY.

https://youtu.be/LbqNRDPd5_k

YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO.

https://newblood.games/store https://twitter.com/DUSKdev/status/1072230750374715392 https://www.facebook.com/TheNewBloods/videos/2091080390913635/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2018-12-10 20:33:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

DUSK is Now Available on Steam and is 16% off!*

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

*Offer ends December 17 at 10AM Pacific Time

[ 2018-12-10 19:02:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

Only days remain... Hours... Minutes... DUSK is almost here.

But when exactly?!

I'm glad you asked...

DUSK: Episode 3 Early Access will be available on December 7th (Friday) at 9pm PST!

Here's a handy countdown to make it easy for you to know exactly when

It's not too late to get Early Access to Episode 3 on Friday night!

You can still get the game in Early Access (like right now) and give us that sweet sweet extra $3 and play Episode 3 this weekend. You know you wanna... Oh, and since we messed up and forgot to add a new package to Steam on Halloween... EVERYONE who buys the game in Early Access will be getting the graphic novel FOR FREE. (We really do hate money)

Free comics for everyone! Woo!

Anyway... for those of you who are holding out for the FULL LAUNCH:

DUSK will be FULLY launched on December 10th (Monday) at 11am PST!

Count down with us! When DUSK is available on December 10th, you'll be able to purchase DUSK or upgrade to the "Intruder Edition" which includes the Soundtrack and Graphic Novel for an additional $10.

That's it. No other fancy editions. No DLC. No micro transactions.

Meanwhile - if you want to support Andrew Hulshult and his KILLER soundtrack as much as possible - feel free to buy the "Intruder Edition" or get the OST directly from Andrew on his Bandcamp which will be up... SOON. Until then - follow him on Twitter to know exactly when the OST will be available... EVERYWHERE. It won't be long now... ARE YOU FEELIN WORTHY, PUNK?! bigjohn https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2018-12-06 21:00:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

THE MOMENT IS AT HAND

DUSK v1.0 HAS A RELEASE DATE

BEHOLD

https://youtu.be/ArTqofOwzxE

But that's not all...

DUSK will launch at a special discounted price of $16.66 (heh, \m/emes) for a limited time. You're welcome.

But what about me?! I paid $20 for DUSK - you owe me... $3.34!

Fair enough! You drive a ard bargain, lurkers. Therefore, everyone who owned DUSK before Halloween (if you're reading this it's too late) will be getting the 50+ page DUSK graphic novel... FOR FREE. Yes, free. Remember, we hate money. Need a refresher on just how dope that comic novel is? Well then, allow me to enlighten you:





And for everyone else who supports DUSK in Early Access? We'll be giving you the chance to play Episode 3 early. A whole weekend ahead of all the villainous scum who waited for launch. It's the least we could do. (We love all of you, truly) Glorious, isn't it?

But enough about what we'll be giving you SOON...

What about what we're giving you NOW?

That's right - DUSK has just been updated as you read this: With what, you might ask?

Endless Arena 3 - The Cathedral

Get a taste of Episode 3 and its enemies with this new endless level. How long can you survive against the hordes of evil? Watch out for the tornado...

A remastered main menu track

(thanks Andrew)

FULL CONTROLLER SUPPORT

(have fun, peasants)
(WIP controller layout screen)

TWO new cheat codes!

• NBULLETS - Infinite Ammo
• NBUFO - Fly Fly Away

New key art!

(thanks Jacob)

Updates to Episodes 1 & 2

(can you spot them all?!) And last but not least...

a new DUSKWorld playable character.

The fearsome, the furrsome, the hound of torment, the pupper of lament, he is... CART DOG! (yeah he's a legless evil hound with a rocket launcher strapped to his cart just go with it, okay?)

So, yeah. DUSK v1.0 is finally almost a thing. Pretty crazy, eh?

I know I sound like a broken record at this point but we wouldn't be here without all of YOU. You lurking shitposting scum... lord do we love you. And you know we're just getting warmed up, right? Don't forget 2019 will bring the DAWN SDK, Steam Workshop, Mac, Linux, Switch ports, co-op?! and MORE.

You keep supporting DUSK, we'll keep givin' it to ya - HARD AND FAST. Lorelei

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

[ 2018-10-31 15:52:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Don't get TOO excited... it's not Episode 3.

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...

We also made changes to the UI/UX and menu systems!

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...

As we get closer to finishing Episode 3

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.

In DUSKWorld news...

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

We've also put out a call for achievements!

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've also been on the road!

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're getting really close. Like REALLY close. It's scary. HOLD US.

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/

[ 2018-09-21 04:15:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

It comes for us all, you know.

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...

Spectate mode now occurs on death!

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

The Welder has joined the fray! He's big! He's fat! He's got a welder's mask on!

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.

And as for what's next?

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

[ 2018-06-22 02:14:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello again, friends...

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)

Now onto DUSKWorld

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 Lorelei 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 Lorelei
*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.

We'll see you... SOON

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

[ 2018-05-10 23:51:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

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

BEHOLD!

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!

That's right kids we've got...

FLOATY BOIS
STABBY SWORDS
BIG CITY LIVIN'

WATERY GRAVES
and VERY BAD DOGGOS

And remember that this is only a TASTE of what's to come in Episode 3.

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 steamhappy

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE.

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 D
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.

We'll see you all... SOON

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

[ 2018-04-26 22:00:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

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 steamhappy

DON'T MISS IT

Twitch.tv/TEAMEVGA
Thanks for your continued support - we hope to see you at the show!

[ 2018-04-06 14:08:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

DuskDudes and Dudettes, Lurkers and Lurk...ettes?! For those of you who've been anxiously awaiting more single player retro FPS content from the New Blood family... WAIT NO MORE. Soon is NOW as AMID EVIL is available in Early Access: https://twitter.com/TheNewBloods/status/973733189117071361 https://youtu.be/qlLggsjGbo0 http://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/ But that's not all. Work on DUSK Episode 3 continues at a DELICIOUS pace as David experiments with new ideas + settings for what's shaping up to be the most MENTAL episode yet.
He's even apparently learned how to make TEXTURES. Crazy, we know...
Meanwhile, in DUSKWorld - the next update will include improvements to projectiles and physics objects (SoapWar anyone?!) as we work on BIGGER content updates like new modes, models, magic and features...
And last but not least - after the first 1v1 tournament was a resounding success (GGs Cease) the NEXT Duels at DUSK tournament will take place on April 28th! And better yet - there will be both US and EU brackets!

SIGN UP... NOW!

US https://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/CL1P3MsWCm EU https://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/Wp4nkBc7Ar

START PRACTICING, KIDDOS.

Oh and FRAG NIGHT is on Saturdays now Lorelei Discord.gg/NewBlood http://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

[ 2018-03-16 03:00:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

DuskDudes & Dudettes! Lurkers & Intruders! The time has come for...

DUELS. AT. DUSK.

That's right - the first ever DUSKWorld 1v1 Tournament is happening NEXT WEEK on Friday, February 23rd at 4pm Central time (10pm GMT) steamhappy Seeing as this is our FIRST tournament and DUSKWorld is still very much in a BETA state, we're keeping this tourney relatively small + low key for now but you can sign up at Discord.gg/NewBlood (check #dusk-events)
What can you win? Well, we've already announced that we'll be giving away Steam Gift Cards but I'm here to tell you we'll also be giving the winners brand new (and shiny) keyboards & mice from our friends at Corsair. You can't very well play DUSKWorld properly with some old garbage KB+M, can you? OF COURSE NOT.
Meanwhile - the news of this 1v1 "FRAGSTRAVAGANZA" doesn't come without news about DUSKWorld itself! So here's what you can expect in the upcoming versions of DUSKWorld - some coming as soon as NEXT WEEK: Spectator mode (how else you gonna watch the tournaments?!)
*Password Protected Servers (so you can cyber) *Map tweaks (sure whatever) *Bugfixes and optimized netcode (yey) *Minor "quality of life" features (ok) *Projectile rework (so they work better) *Custom MP map support (already?!) *Additional game modes (there will be soap) *A dedicated server tool (host your own damn server) AND... THIRD. PERSON. FLIP. ANIMATIONS. (wuhhhh)

And as for single player?!

Progress continues! David has been hard at work [strike]playing Hitman[/strike] on Episode 3 and we'll have more to show you SOON
Y'all like Arcane Dimensons?! To stay up to date on all the latest be sure to drop into Discord.gg/NewBlood and follow us @DUSKDev on Twitter. And don't forget to show up for DUSKWorld Community FRAG NIGHT. Every Friday. Which is today. Like right now?! OSHI-

See you in DUSKWorld

Lorelei

[ 2018-02-17 05:09:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

It's been two weeks since we launched DUSK in Early Access - and as you've no doubt noticed - the response is now officially, undeniably, OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE.

The team is ecstatic, thrilled and humbled - but this is no accident.

Those of you who have been here with us since day zero know that we've been building this game WITH YOU from the very beginning and that this outcome is the result of us building DUSK brick by brick, level by level, hup by hup with your feedback and guidance the entire time.

This is the result of never rushing, never stressing, and always communicating with YOU.

Because of YOU, people now know exactly the kind of game DUSK is, exactly the kind of player DUSK is for, and exactly just how legit it is at being both of those things.
So we're here to thank you once again. The reason this game is what it is and the reason we're here - is because of you.

But remember that THIS is only the beginning.

Work on Episode 3 continues and DUSKWorld multiplayer updates will keep coming during Early Access. New servers, new features, new fixes, new models, new maps, new modes, but the same old GLORIOUS gameplay. But don't just expect updates: During Early Access we'll also be running DUSK single player contests, DUSKWorld multiplayer tournaments, and of course continue hosting community Frag Night every Friday.

Be sure to drop into Discord.gg/NewBlood for all the latest.

And while this may be the beginning... DUSK's full launch isn't even nearly the end. We've got a LONG year ahead of us.

After we hit v1.0 it's time for the SDK, Steam Workshop, Co-op, Mac / Linux and more.

The sky is the limit as long as we have YOUR support. And so far it looks like we do D Know that we are equal parts proud, honored and humbled at the response DUSK has gotten.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE - For those of you who are spent on DUSK's first two episodes and crave even MORE retro FPS madness? Well, you're in luck.

Our UNREAL ode to Heretic & Hexen - AMID EVIL - will be going into Early Access in the coming weeks with THREE out of SEVEN episodes and Endless Mode playable.

Damn, we haven't even announced that yet... but I guess we just did. http://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/ That's all for now, lurkers... see you... SOON Lorelei

[ 2018-01-27 04:00:15 CET ] [ Original post ]