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Steam News14 November 20257mo ago

Game Juice Update – 2-week playtesting session available

Hello gamers! I'm excited to bring you a major update packed with graphical upgrades, UI improvements, audio polish, and general game-feel enhancements.

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Hello gamers!

What changed

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  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Performance
changedI'm excited to bring you a major update packed with graphical upgrades, UI improvements, audio polish, and general game-feel enhancements.
changedImproved Shadows: Especially noticeable on higher quality settings.
addedSun Flares: New lens flare effects for a more cinematic atmosphere.
changedPoly Skybox & Height Fog: Greatly improved sky and atmospheric fog rendering for the Nether below the Islands.
addedNew Texture Dissolve Shader: Smoother, more visually appealing dissolve/material transitions.
changedAbility Cast VFX Overhaul: All skill effects have been reworked for more impact and clarity.

Arcane Whispers: The Last Stand changes

changedI'm excited to bring you a major update packed with graphical upgrades, UI improvements, audio polish, and general game-feel enhancements.
changedImproved Shadows: Especially noticeable on higher quality settings.
addedSun Flares: New lens flare effects for a more cinematic atmosphere.
changedPoly Skybox & Height Fog: Greatly improved sky and atmospheric fog rendering for the Nether below the Islands.
addedNew Texture Dissolve Shader: Smoother, more visually appealing dissolve/material transitions.

I'm excited to bring you a major update packed with graphical upgrades, UI improvements, audio polish, and general game-feel enhancements.

🌈 Graphics & Lighting

Improved Shadows: Especially noticeable on higher quality settings.

LUT Blending: Smooth color and mood transitions, e.g. when entering the Research Facility.

Sun Flares: New lens flare effects for a more cinematic atmosphere.

Volumetric Lights: Realistic light shafts and enhanced depth.

Radiant GI: Effects like the sword glow integrate much better into the scene.

Poly Skybox & Height Fog: Greatly improved sky and atmospheric fog rendering for the Nether below the Islands.

Enhanced Bloom: Cleaner highlights without excessive glow.

Better Highlights & See-Through-Obstacles: Important objects stand out more clearly.

🎨 Effects & VFX

New Texture Dissolve Shader: Smoother, more visually appealing dissolve/material transitions.

Ability Cast VFX Overhaul: All skill effects have been reworked for more impact and clarity.

A whole lot of game juice: Many small polish touches to make everything feel more responsive.

🔊 Audio

More and better fitting Sound FX: Abilities, environment and gameplay audio have been improved throughout.

🧪 Gameplay & Misc

New Target Dummy: Useful for testing ability combinations.

🖥️ User Interface

Video UI Improvements: Transparent window option.

Additional customization settings.

New UI Effects: Better readability and more visual feedback.

To celebrate this update, I'm opening a brand-new 2-week playtesting session!

  • Alex

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Steam News / 14 November 2025

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