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Steam News13 October 20258mo ago

Demo V 0.9.0.0 - Steam Next Fest Patch

Howdy Everyone, Big patch here with a new level and Shell to play! Have been working on game balance and polishing up the new content for Next Fest. V 0.9.0.

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What changed

0 fixes5 additions2 changes1 removal
  • Balance
  • Gameplay
addedHowdy Everyone, Big patch here with a new level and Shell to play! Have been working on game balance and polishing up the new content for Next Fest. V 0.9.0.0
addedDevotion to Fury is now available to unlock
changedDevotion to Divinity total block granted has been reduced from 25% -> 10%
addedBloom Cannon & Geist Rifle have new Potency Effects - Spread & Discharge
addedThe Game Guide now has a dedicated section explaining Potency Effects
removedSpecial charges can no longer infinitely stack, drop rate scaling has been adjusted
Devotion to Divinity total block granted25%10%Devotion to Divinity total block granted decreased, nerf

Vital Shell changes

addedHowdy Everyone, Big patch here with a new level and Shell to play! Have been working on game balance and polishing up the new content for Next Fest. V 0.9.0.0
addedDevotion to Fury is now available to unlock
changedDevotion to Divinity total block granted has been reduced from 25% -> 10%
addedBloom Cannon & Geist Rifle have new Potency Effects - Spread & Discharge
addedThe Game Guide now has a dedicated section explaining Potency Effects

Howdy Everyone, Big patch here with a new level and Shell to play! Have been working on game balance and polishing up the new content for Next Fest. V 0.9.0.0

  • Bloodfang is now playable after defeating Corrupt Bloodfang on Island Ruins

  • The Ice Caverns are now playable after achieving Victory on Island Ruins

  • Devotion to Fury is now available to unlock

  • Devotion to Divinity total block granted has been reduced from 25% -> 10%

  • Bloom Cannon & Geist Rifle have new Potency Effects - Spread & Discharge

  • The Game Guide now has a dedicated section explaining Potency Effects

  • The Stat Panel now includes a section that lists the Potency Effects of equipped weapons

  • Special charges can no longer infinitely stack, drop rate scaling has been adjusted

  • Explosive weapons have had their ordnance hit boxes adjusted to ensure explosions are centered around the hit enemy

  • The cursor is now only captured in the game window during combat

  • Transfixion now fires more projectiles

  • Charging enemies telegraph and charge behaviors have been made more aggressive

I know I missed last week, but I really wanted to focus on getting this patch nice and tidy for everyone. Can't wait to hear what yall think about playing as Bloodfang. Appreciate everyone who has kept playing and look forward to some new eyes during Next Fest. Your Friend, Marvin Wizard

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Steam News / 13 October 2025

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