NeoDuel: Backpack Monsters - V1.1: The Swamp and Singleplayer Challenges Update

Brace yourselves for new Duels!

We're excited to announce the first major free update to NeoDuel: Backpack Monsters (currently rated Highly Positive on Steam), our exciting PvP auto-battler that combines strategic inventory management with monster taming elements.

This update, titled “The Swamp Update” (version 1.1), is now live on Steam and introduces a fresh new fusion Element by the same name, created by merging Nature and Water elements and on top of that we've done the prework on a bunch of new feature coming in the coming months including a soon™ to be released singleplayer challenges for all solo Duelists. Perfect timing as we push today a 30% discount promotion in celebration of this major patch and Steam Autumn Sales... We guess it's perfect timing to gift this game to your friends now before the holidays (prices are regionally adjusted, check your local store for exact pricing below).

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2693940/NEODUEL_Backpack_Monsters/

We also wanted to introduce a Custom PvP mode in this updates (as mentioned in V1.0.97 patch notes), but due to some IP-based restrictions in certain countries, we've decided to push that feature to a later date instead of preventing some nations from being able to use it. The good thing is that the system is ready, and just requires our network infrastructure to find a solution around those IP restrictions.

In any case, there's a lot to cover in this update, and like all kinds of Swamp parties, they always toad-ally fun. So without further pondering around let's get to it:

NEW CONTENT FOR THE GAME:

A slippery element: Dance to the “algae” groove of the Swamp Element

This major V1.1 update of NeoDuel will feature the second of our four major and free content update revolving around the new gameplay mechanic addition known as Elemental fusion. After Ice, we're introducing the power of the Swamp, an elemental power from the fusion of Water and Nature which brings a reworked version of the Haste buff and Clumsy debuff. Similar to previous blog post, we figured we'd list all of the new Cosmions which most of them rely on a fusion (you can see them visually under this list in order from right to left):

• Swamp Essence: only two kind exist (Rare and Epic) with the Rare one being the results of a fusion between Rare Water and Nature Essences. Fuse two of those to obtain an Epic Swamp Essence.

• Swamp Slimi: The results of a fusion of Water and Nature Slimi.

• Axomuddy: Kind of look like the known walking catfish, this Cosmion is the fusion Duopon and Sugeko.

• Bog Klood: Fuse an Water Klood with a Rare Nature Essence, or alternatively an Acid Klood with Rare Water Essence.

• Squelcho: The results of fusing Arthur with an Epic Nature Essence.

• Orhan: Fuse Cemil with a Rare Nature Essence and you get this muddy attacker.

• Dorogun: The Swamp dragon is the result of Bradragon with a Rare Swamp Essence.

• Iblis: This is the mighty triple fusion of Cemil, Suat and Orhan, merging into this Neutral grim reaper.

• Mosscream: The fusion of a Domi and Duopon.

• Drenchnaut: This mud turtle is the fusion result of Strutwahl and a Rare Nature Essence.

• Hagartha: This super-unique Cosmion themed after an iconic Witch of the swamps can only be obtained through the "Terror of the Swamp" shop Upgrade as a reward.

• Artwo: While not a Swamp Cosmion, this Water "upgraded" version