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20,000 WISHLISTS | Thanks & Updates!

20,000 Wishlists! First off, a massive thank you to every single one of you. We’ve officially hit 20,000 wishlists on Steam! Seeing that number climb keeps the fire lit under us as we press on.

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addedNew Key ArtYou might have noticed already that we have a new kick-ass key art, courtesy of Mark Esrkine Designs. He absolutely smashed this one and it's been a pleasure working together on this project. If you want to see some more sick art, head over to Instagram to show some love!
changedFirst Official Playtest: Completed(Title Screen WIP - gif optimized)
changedWhat’s Next?With the playtest wrapped, we’re back to working one the locations and tightening up gameplay. We are also gearing up for a demo, so stay tuned for that! Here are a few fresh glimpses the docks: currently in development (gifs optimized for Steam preview).
changedWhat’s Next?Steel Mantis Twitter/X If you want to stay in the loop with the freshest sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes updates as we process the playtest results, make sure to follow Steel Mantis on Twitter or join our Discord server.

Slain 2: The Beast Within changes

addedYou might have noticed already that we have a new kick-ass key art, courtesy of Mark Esrkine Designs. He absolutely smashed this one and it's been a pleasure working together on this project. If you want to see some more sick art, head over to Instagram to show some love!
changed(Title Screen WIP - gif optimized)
changedWith the playtest wrapped, we’re back to working one the locations and tightening up gameplay. We are also gearing up for a demo, so stay tuned for that! Here are a few fresh glimpses the docks: currently in development (gifs optimized for Steam preview).
changedSteel Mantis Twitter/X If you want to stay in the loop with the freshest sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes updates as we process the playtest results, make sure to follow Steel Mantis on Twitter or join our Discord server.

20,000 Wishlists!

First off, a massive thank you to every single one of you. We’ve officially hit 20,000 wishlists on Steam! Seeing that number climb keeps the fire lit under us as we press on. Your support and anticipation mean the world to the team - thank you for spreading the word and keeping the metal spirit alive. Cheers!

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New Key Art

You might have noticed already that we have a new kick-ass key art, courtesy of Mark Esrkine Designs. He absolutely smashed this one and it's been a pleasure working together on this project. If you want to see some more sick art, head over to Instagram to show some love!

First Official Playtest: Completed

We have officially completed our first playtest! A huge shout-out to everyone who jumped in, broke things, and gave us their raw feedback. We’re currently combing through the data and your comments to polish the experience.

(Title Screen WIP - gif optimized)

What’s Next?

With the playtest wrapped, we’re back to working one the locations and tightening up gameplay. We are also gearing up for a demo, so stay tuned for that! Here are a few fresh glimpses the docks: currently in development (gifs optimized for Steam preview).

Thanks once again everyone, it means a lot! Onward to the next milestone!

Steel Mantis Twitter/X If you want to stay in the loop with the freshest sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes updates as we process the playtest results, make sure to follow Steel Mantis on Twitter or join our Discord server.

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