Begraved Developer Vlog Is Back!

Welcome, Gravebound!

It's Jade, the community manager for Begraved. Welcome to our second Dev vlog? vlod? video? We’ve got a lot to go over so by all means watch while ya downloading Super Meatboy 3D demo or carry on reading this summary!

• What we’ve been working on since the Steam page launched

• Key feedback from alpha testers

• Big gameplay improvements

• A sneak peek at what’s coming next

Community Feedback & Reception

The response since the Steam page launch has been incredible, thank you to all that helped spread the word, we continue to grow with Wishlists, follows and playtest requests, the feedback especially during playtests is already re-shaping the game

✅ Want to join future playtests?

• Request Access via Steam

• Join our Discord for info about future playtests and updates

• Wishlist and follow Begraved on Steam to support us and stay notified of next tests

Alpha Testing Insights

We invited 100 players to a special Discord alpha before the Steam page went live.

Key Takeaways:

• Onboarding matters: Players wanted more guidance without feeling patronized

• Solution: We’re adding an optional tutorial for those who want extra help

• FixedBug fixesMany issues resolved, but we’re still improving

Gameplay Improvements

Lighting & Atmosphere

• Adjusted gamma settings for better visibility while keeping the spooky vibe

Enemies

• Tweaked movement patterns

• Added new abilities to keep encounters challenging

Tools: Hammer & Pickaxe

Hammer

• Old role: Smash urns and break doors

• New role: Build scaffolding, planks and barricades for defense or access

Pickaxe

• New tool: Mine through ruined walls, break urns, and more! Steam post image

Inventory & Team Strategy

• Tools are no longer unlimited so choose wisely

• Stock replenishes after each run, plus tools can be found during crypt dives

• Encourage team roles: Miner, hammer wielder, light bearer, co-ordinate!

• Solo players: We’re balancing for you too

Customization & Trap Balancing

• New suit colors added

• More clothing options coming soon

• AdjustedTrap adjustmentsReduced effectiveness for fairer monster encounters

Playtesting & Community Streams

• Over 5,000 playtest requests on Steam! Crazy stuff

• We’re gradually sending invites and opening more spots

• Join our Discord for feedback and sneak peek casual dev streams PS, we have posted the latest Alpha playtest patch notes in the Begraved forums if you want more details or have been selected to play this week

What’s Next?

We’ll be a bit quiet over the holidays as the team takes a well-deserved break, but expect big news in the new year!

✅ Support Begraved:

• Wishlist on Steam

• Follow our socials

• Give feedback on playtests

Thank you for being part of this journey. Until next time, GraveboundersLater's

Jade CM