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『Dev Diary』 Blazing Fire Pillar, Spider Boss & Mounted Enemies
April was another busy month in the dev basement! We’ve been focusing on refining our long-standing icons while introducing some multi-armed chaos to the trials. Here is a look at what we've been polishing lately. Highl…
『Dev Diary』Q4 2026 Launch Target, Demo Closure and Exploding Eggs!?
Hey Zodiac Challengers, Before we dive into this month’s dev highlights… We’re targeting Q4 2026 for 13Z: The Zodiac Trials's launch on Steam. We’re getting closer to the finish line… but that also means the dev kitchen…
13Z Wins the IGF x WINGS Award!
Hey Zodiac Challengers, there’s something we’ve been quietly holding close… and today, we finally get to share it. 13Z: The Zodiac Trials was one of finalists for the IGF x WINGS Award… and we WON 🙏 This is a deeply sp…
『Dev Diary』If you're a fan of the Heaven Seal, this is for you.
Hey Zodiac Challengers! We’ve been heads down in the kitchen this month, and we wanted to share a quick wrap-up of a few of the progress snippets we’ve been posting over on our free Patreon blog. Highlight 1: Lucky & Un…
Demo Update: Year of the Horse Quest!
Hey Zodiac Challengers! We’ve got a brand new demo update to share… and with it, we’re also going to close out this chapter of the Trials soon. This update is part celebration, part milestone, and part farewell to the c…
『Dev Diary』Bubble Hell, Snake Boss Preview, Sylith Skydive and More
Welcome to our first Dev Diary Roundup! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been posting sneak peeks, dev notes, and the occasional WIP chaos on our Patreon blog. Here are some highlights from January 2026: Things are gettin…
Top 10 Demo Bugs of 2025... The Real Zodiac Trials?
Hey Zodiac Challengers! As we wrap up another year of development, we wanted to share a peek at the absolute chaos behind the scenes. While you’ve been proving your worth to the Zodiac Guardians, we’ve been busy battlin…
Demo Patch Notes [0.7.2.937]
Dev team vs all the bug reports >:D Hey Zodiac Challengers, we’ve got another round of bug fixes and QoL updates for you. Keep those reports, feedback and suggestions coming! ;) * All items with ⭐ were inspired by the C…
Demo Patch Notes [0.7.2.935]
Hey, Zodiac Challengers! First patch notes for our Co-op Demo, fresh out of the oven. This update smooths out Twitch integration, fixes a few quirky skills, and tightens overall balance and stability. We’re also experim…
🔥Co-op Demo is LIVE and that's not all!
Hey Zodiac Challengers! Co-op Mode is officially live on the demo, and it’s exactly as chaotic as we promised! If you prefer running solo, don’t worry. This update comes with some treats for you too. ;) Stay tuned! Our…
Demo Hotfix [0.7.1.906]
13Z Demo Hotfix [0.7.1.906] - Oct 28 2025 General and QoL Updates Improved chest cost UI display that show discounts ⭐ Adjusted Qi cost for various techniques and upgrades Consumables now play VFX & SFX Bug Fixes Camera…
✨Demo Update Live Now — Co-op Demo Date Revealed!✨
Hey Zodiac Challengers! Big news today — we’re officially announcing that 13Z’s Co-op Mode will land on the demo build this November 21, 2025. It’s the feature many of you have been waiting for, and we can’t wait for yo…
POLL: Choose Lyra's New Outfit!
Hey Zodiac Challengers! We need your help to pick Lyra’s next outfit. We’re exploring three different options, and while some of you might cheekily say “all of them, please,” we’ve got to focus on one or we can’t move o…
What’s next for 13Z’s Demo?
Hey Zodiac Challengers! It’s been one month since our official demo dropped and we’ve got a lot to unpack. We’ve been blown away by your encouragement and kind words. Many of you told us you noticed the improvements sin…
Vote for 13Z: The Zodiac Trials in the DEVGAMM Awards 2025!
We’re excited to announce that 13Z: The Zodiac Trials has been nominated for the DevGAMM Awards 2025. This international event celebrates indie games and studios from all over the world, and we’re honored to be part of…
Demo Hotfix [v0.7.0.876]
13Z Demo Hotfix [v0.7.0.876] While we’re working on some bigger updates in the background, we’re also chipping away at optimizations and other small QoL fixes. Tutorial's graphical performance has been further optimized…
Demo Hotfix [v0.7.0.875]
13Z Demo Hotfix [v0.7.0.875] A quick list! Player will not take damage during cut scenes anymore. Pressing RB on controller in settings page will not mistakenly trigger demo review link jump. A few hidden treasure locat…
Demo Patch Notes [0.7.0.872]
Hi Zodiac Challengers! Thanks to your sharp eyes, we’ve been able to tackle more performance & memory optimizations, polish combat flow, and add a few community-inspired touches. This update focuses on smoother play, ke…
Demo Hotfix #01
Hey Zodiac Challengers,If you’re late to the news... yes, the DEMO is live! It’s packed with improvements from Playtests 1 and 2, plus a sneak peek of Act 2 in the form of a brand-new biome: the vast desert. It’s only b…
13Z Official Demo just dropped!
Hey Zodiac Challengers – surprise! The official demo for 13Z: The Zodiac Trials has just dropped! As always, a huge thank you to our amazing community. In our last two playtests, you’ve squashed bugs, tossed us wild ide…
