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0223 Demo Announcement & Preview

Hello, this is Finalblow. The demo build reflecting the improvements previously announced is scheduled to be released as planned!

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Hello, this is Finalblow.

What changed

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  • UI and audio
changedThe demo build reflecting the improvements previously announced is scheduled to be released as planned!
changedDemo Schedule & PreviewThe multiplayer demo will be open only during this period , and the server will be closed after this until the next demo.
changedDemo Schedule & PreviewPlease check the server opening hours in advance and join us.
changedDemo Schedule & PreviewThis demo will support Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese (Beta), and Traditional Chinese (Beta) .
changedDemo Schedule & PreviewThis build includes many art-related improvements .
changedDemo Schedule & PreviewIn particular, we have overhauled the somewhat outdated UI and effects into a more stylish direction!

Deadly Trick changes

changedThe demo build reflecting the improvements previously announced is scheduled to be released as planned!
changedThe multiplayer demo will be open only during this period , and the server will be closed after this until the next demo.
changedPlease check the server opening hours in advance and join us.
changedThis demo will support Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese (Beta), and Traditional Chinese (Beta) .
changedThis build includes many art-related improvements .

The demo build reflecting the improvements previously announced is scheduled to be released as planned!

[Demo Schedule & Preview]

February 23, 2026 – March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM (PST)

The multiplayer demo will be open only during this period, and the server will be closed after this until the next demo.

Please check the server opening hours in advance and join us.

This demo will support Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese (Beta), and Traditional Chinese (Beta).

This build includes many art-related improvements.

In particular, we have overhauled the somewhat outdated UI and effects into a more stylish direction!

Furthermore, the guidance for class activities, which was previously a high barrier to entry, has been improved.

You can now track the progress of class activities through the Guide on the right without having to press the TAB key!

(We are continuously revamping the class activity guidance to make the experience even smoother for players.)

[About Steam Next Fest]

Deadly Trick was originally aiming to participate in the February edition of Steam Next Fest this year.

However, during recent testing, we discovered minor technical issues and determined that there was insufficient time for debugging.

Even if debugging were possible, we would have had to apply various game improvements simultaneously, which put us in a very tight spot timewise.

To be honest, we may have underestimated Next Fest.

As it is a one-time opportunity for every game, we decided that consuming it without careful preparation would be a significant loss from a marketing perspective.

Therefore, we concluded that it is better to run several test demos first to strengthen the game's core and build up the wishlist, and then make a proper appearance at the June Next Fest.

However, since the demo launch was a promise we made to you, we will keep the original schedule.

Therefore, the demo will be open during the period of the February Steam Next Fest as previously planned!

(We won't be an official Next Fest participant, but the demo is still happening!)

We would appreciate it if you could access and experience the free demo during this period.

Our team is giving it our all for this demo release.

We will always strive to show you a great build.

Thank you!

Finalblow

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Steam News / 20 February 2026

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