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Steam News15 June 202620d ago

New Next Fest demo now available! - What has changed? đź’Ž

Hello everyone! Today Steam Next Fest kicks off and we've updated and improved our demo to participate in the event and it is now available! We would be delighted for you to try it out and tell us what you think.

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Hello everyone!

What changed

3 fixes10 additions3 changes0 removals
  • Events
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
  • Fixes
addedToday Steam Next Fest kicks off and we've updated and improved our demo to participate in the event and it is now available!
addedGameplay and systemsAdded Chests. After unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree, chests will appear in the mine. They include gems, cores, and relics—a new type of item.
addedGameplay and systemsAdded Relics . A new type of equippable item that can appear in chests. They will appear after unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree. Relics are equippable items with stat boosts and new abilities. The demo includes four different relics and a maximum of two relic equipment slots.
addedGameplay and systemsAdded Hourglasses . A new type of block that, when broken, adds extra seconds of time to the run. They will appear in the mine after unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree.
changedGameplay and systemsChange to critical shots . Now, a critical shot instantly destroys any block.
changedGameplay and systemsIncreased the character's base stats, such as movement speed and bullet speed, to provide more agile gameplay right from the start.

DOPAMINER changes

addedToday Steam Next Fest kicks off and we've updated and improved our demo to participate in the event and it is now available!
addedAdded Chests. After unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree, chests will appear in the mine. They include gems, cores, and relics—a new type of item.
addedAdded Relics . A new type of equippable item that can appear in chests. They will appear after unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree. Relics are equippable items with stat boosts and new abilities. The demo includes four different relics and a maximum of two relic equipment slots.
addedAdded Hourglasses . A new type of block that, when broken, adds extra seconds of time to the run. They will appear in the mine after unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree.
changedChange to critical shots . Now, a critical shot instantly destroys any block.

Today Steam Next Fest kicks off and we've updated and improved our demo to participate in the event and it is now available!

We would be delighted for you to try it out and tell us what you think. And, as always, wishlists are highly appreciated.

If you want to know the changes and additions in detail, here is the full list:

Changelog demo version 0.2.0

Gameplay and systems

  • Added Chests. After unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree, chests will appear in the mine. They include gems, cores, and relics—a new type of item.

  • Added Relics. A new type of equippable item that can appear in chests. They will appear after unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree. Relics are equippable items with stat boosts and new abilities. The demo includes four different relics and a maximum of two relic equipment slots.

  • Added Hourglasses. A new type of block that, when broken, adds extra seconds of time to the run. They will appear in the mine after unlocking the corresponding node on the skill tree.

  • Change to critical shots. Now, a critical shot instantly destroys any block.

  • Increased the character's base stats, such as movement speed and bullet speed, to provide more agile gameplay right from the start.

  • Added the explosion-on-fade upgrade to the Sparkball.

  • Changes and adjustments to the skill tree and progression

    • Modified unlock costs to ease initial progression and facilitate access to core upgrades.

    • Merged most repeated nodes of the same upgrade to create a clearer and more manageable skill tree.

    • Removed uninteresting and/or obsolete nodes such as Chance to add time when breaking blocks or % critical damage.

Art

  • Changed the tiles for breakable and unbreakable blocks in the mine. Changed the style of the skill tree nodes and the way they are completed. Changed UI elements of the skill tree, such as the Run button.

  • Added cooldown icons during gameplaySparkball ability cooldown. Power Potion effect. Changed the Power Potion icon.
  • Added a mine selection screen (with the remaining three mines locked in the demo).

  • Modified the demo splash screen.

  • Adjustments to the dialogue boxes in certain menus.

Music and sound

  • New musical tracks (menu, skill tree, mine) composed by Bibiki.

  • Changed and added original SFX throughout the entire game.

Bugs and fixes

  • Fixed multiple bugs and issues found in the previous version (thank you for your feedback!)

Thanks!

  • Javi, David, Gallardo y Bibiki

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Steam News / 15 June 2026

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