ChromaGun news & patch notes

We have released the demo of ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, and it is part of Steam Next Fest! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3408840/ChromaGun_2_Dye_Hard_Demo/ We have done maaany improvements in comparison to ChromaGun 1, it would be great if you'd take a look and tell us what you think! :) The main improvements are:

• You can't get stuck: In ChromaGun1, most negative reviews referred to people getting stuck in levels. This was frustrating because you had to restart the level in those cases, losing a lot of time and making it repetitive sometimes. In ChromaGun 2, we've changed the game design so that people can't get stuck anymore. A feature to remove color (which wasn't possible in CG1) is one of the key elements for this.
• Completely new graphics and look: We switched from Unity to Unreal and brought in way more different looks by introducing different universes into the game with entirely different styles. The first ChromaGun only had one "universe", the ChromaTec universe, which defined the whole look of the game. In ChromaGun 2, ChromaTec is only one of many styles we have. Besides universes like a chicken universe, a post-apocalyptic universe, we even have easter egg universes from other games (you might spot one in the trailer :) )
• Deep story: We have >100 pages of screenplay. The old ChromaGun had like 15 pages.
• Playtime: ~3h ChromaGun 1, the demo of ChromaGun 2 already has ~1h. The full version will have much more.
• Replayability: We have hidden ChromaGuns as Achievements / Collectables
• Localization: We are supporting 11 languages, which are intensely checked by our loca agency & playtesters from those regions
• Way more playtesting: We have 25k playtesters subscribed, of which thousands have played the game and given feedback through email, Discord, and the feedback form we implemented into the demo

We're already pretty far in development of ChromaGun 2 and are preparing the first private beta playtests which will start in the next coming weeks. We showed the game at various occasions / events to the public (like gamescom, IGN Live, etc.), but are this time searching for more in-depth feedback about various builds. If you want to particpate in the playtest of ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, feel free to add yourself to the mailing list: https://playtest.pixel-maniacs.com/ Looking forward to your feedback and thanks for your participation!

We are delighted to announce that we've partnered with PM Studios from LA to work on our next game, ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard! Eight years after the release of our very first indie game ChromaGun in 2016, this is a big step for us :) We have read your comments about the first game and have worked hard to prepare a fantastic successor. Major changes:

• You can't get stuck that easily any more, in ChromaGun 1 there were many situations where you had to restart the level and re-play the whole level <= this was what most negative comments we had were about
• Maaaany new features and puzzle mechanics
• We've switched from Unity to Unreal Engine 5
• We invested way more in visuals
• We finally have a sound designer & composer in our team which makes the whole experience so much better
• Increased playtime: The game isn't done yet, but my feeling is that we're heading towards a way higher playtime than in the first title
• The levels aren't "flat" any more which makes the puzzles much more appealing
• A lot of different universes - you can spot a couple of them in the trailer

The focus of the game will be a bit more narrative-heavy than in the first title, This is our first publishing deal ever after two self-published titles. We're excited to work with such an experienced publishing team for the next game! This is also the first time we have ever shown a trailer for ChromaGun 2. We hope you like it! It would be fantastic if you could wishlist ChromaGun 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2982340/ChromaGun_2_Dye_Hard/

Dear Everybody, it's finally here. After all this time of waiting, and promises, and waiting, and passed release dates, and more waiting... we finally made it. Officially introducing, the ChromaGun Anniversary Update. This massive update marks the biggest improvement to ChromaGun to date, including these awesome new features:

• Community Map Editor
• Major Graphics Overhaul
• New Sound Effects
• Performance Improvements
• Full In-Game Controller Support

Community Map Editor

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/bdbcc628eb7f5f8e9068f61ae17d0330c0b80521.png The Anniversary Update features the brand-spanking-new Community Map Editor! Use it to create your very own ChromaGun Maps, or play other players' maps from the Workshop! This full-featured editor, is the prettier version of what we used internally, to develop ChromaGun.

The Best Maps Win

On top of the free update, We're giving out $50 in Steam Credit to the 5 top-rated Community Maps! Easy as 1,2,3:

Create a Map & Upload it to our Steam Workshop

Get Rated by the Community

Win, if your map is among the Top 5 For more information about the challenge, visit http://pixel-maniacs.com/blog/2017-05-08-introducing-chromagun-community-maps

The Anniversary Update

In other news, for those of you who haven't seen these fantastic before-after-shots yet, this is what ChromaGun looks like now, versus what it looked like before: http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/1e3b83ea7b585e1233760850c5fd3f1bb9fd3a90.jpg Now without further ado, we wish you very happy testing, and map-building! Pixel Maniacs out.

Dear Everybody, it's finally here. After all this time of waiting, and promises, and waiting, and passed release dates, and more waiting... we finally made it. Officially introducing, the ChromaGun Anniversary Update. This massive update marks the biggest improvement to ChromaGun to date, including these awesome new features:

• Community Map Editor
• Major Graphics Overhaul
• New Sound Effects
• Performance Improvements
• Full In-Game Controller Support

Community Map Editor

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/bdbcc628eb7f5f8e9068f61ae17d0330c0b80521.png The Anniversary Update features the brand-spanking-new Community Map Editor! Use it to create your very own ChromaGun Maps, or play other players' maps from the Workshop! This full-featured editor, is the prettier version of what we used internally, to develop ChromaGun.

The Best Maps Win

On top of the free update, We're giving out $50 in Steam Credit to the 5 top-rated Community Maps! Easy as 1,2,3:

Create a Map & Upload it to our Steam Workshop

Get Rated by the Community

Win, if your map is among the Top 5 For more information about the challenge, visit http://pixel-maniacs.com/blog/2017-05-08-introducing-chromagun-community-maps

The Anniversary Update

In other news, for those of you who haven't seen these fantastic before-after-shots yet, this is what ChromaGun looks like now, versus what it looked like before: http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/1e3b83ea7b585e1233760850c5fd3f1bb9fd3a90.jpg Now without further ado, we wish you very happy testing, and map-building! Pixel Maniacs out.

Dear Chromaticists, this has been a long time coming, but we're finally ready to officially announce it right here on Steam: The ChromaGun Anniversary Update The ChromaGun Anniversary Update is the long-awaited revision of the game, you've all been waiting for: Improved Graphics, better performance, and more stuff!

What's New?

Here's a complete (for now) list of features we're going to add in the Anniversary Update:

• Improved Visuals
• Enhanced Sound
• Better Performance
• Community Maps

Improved Visuals

We've been working hard on the game and are now able to show you some stunning improvements. Check out these images for a look at how the game is going to change, visually. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/1e3b83ea7b585e1233760850c5fd3f1bb9fd3a90.jpg http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/32f191b8fc62d096403d877529135ac518355ec9.jpg

Enhanced Sound

We compeletely revamped the sound design and audio structure of the game. That means, new, more dynamic sound effects – and best of all, support for full 5.1 surround sound!

Better Performance

Our new way of rendering the game opened the door to some fantastic performance upgrades. We're now able to render the game more beautifully at a faster framerate. So, smoother gameplay PLUS a prettier game!

Community Maps

This is the big one, the one you've all been waiting for. We're going to introduce community maps, as well as an ingame Map Editor for ChromaGun in the Anniversary Update. You'll be able to share your levels with your friends via Steam Workshop, and here's a short look at our work in progress. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/92278844143694ccb95aa9d4fc659d256f9542a9.jpg We'll keep you posted on the progress and the release date of the new version! Let us know if there's anything else you want for the Anniversary Update in the comments! Take care, Steve

Dear Chromaticists, this has been a long time coming, but we're finally ready to officially announce it right here on Steam: The ChromaGun Anniversary Update The ChromaGun Anniversary Update is the long-awaited revision of the game, you've all been waiting for: Improved Graphics, better performance, and more stuff!

What's New?

Here's a complete (for now) list of features we're going to add in the Anniversary Update:

• Improved Visuals
• Enhanced Sound
• Better Performance
• Community Maps

Improved Visuals

We've been working hard on the game and are now able to show you some stunning improvements. Check out these images for a look at how the game is going to change, visually. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/1e3b83ea7b585e1233760850c5fd3f1bb9fd3a90.jpg http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/32f191b8fc62d096403d877529135ac518355ec9.jpg

Enhanced Sound

We compeletely revamped the sound design and audio structure of the game. That means, new, more dynamic sound effects – and best of all, support for full 5.1 surround sound!

Better Performance

Our new way of rendering the game opened the door to some fantastic performance upgrades. We're now able to render the game more beautifully at a faster framerate. So, smoother gameplay PLUS a prettier game!

Community Maps

This is the big one, the one you've all been waiting for. We're going to introduce community maps, as well as an ingame Map Editor for ChromaGun in the Anniversary Update. You'll be able to share your levels with your friends via Steam Workshop, and here's a short look at our work in progress. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/92278844143694ccb95aa9d4fc659d256f9542a9.jpg We'll keep you posted on the progress and the release date of the new version! Let us know if there's anything else you want for the Anniversary Update in the comments! Take care, Steve

Apart form this very Brazilian title, me translating this announcement into Brazilian Portuguese would be crazy bad, so I'll spare you the annoyance of reading it. But do you know who is good at translating to Brazilian Portuguese? Our translators! That's why ChromaGun now features subtitles in your favourite Brazilian language! http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wfa.gif Did we do good? Did we not? Let us know! - Steve

Apart form this very Brazilian title, me translating this announcement into Brazilian Portuguese would be crazy bad, so I'll spare you the annoyance of reading it. But do you know who is good at translating to Brazilian Portuguese? Our translators! That's why ChromaGun now features subtitles in your favourite Brazilian language! http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wfa.gif Did we do good? Did we not? Let us know! - Steve

Dear Chromalovers, as we all know, the core principle of ChromaGun is based on colors. Hence, the name. (The chroma-part, that is. Not the gun-part. Whatever.)

Colors: They're not for everyone

The problem with a color-based game is, only people who can actually see colors, can play it! Who knew? That means, we're effectively cutting out 8% of the world population. That's almost 600 Million people who can't play ChromaGun! It's a crime! A crime, I tell you! (Also, dogs are color blind.)

The Big News

That's why we have some great news for all you deuteranopes, protanopes, tritanopes and doges: There's no need for seeing colors while playing ChromaGun anymore! We implemented a new accessibility feature called 'ChromalessGun'! (We're not actually calling it that, I just thought it might be funny). Switching on the new colorblind mode in the settings menu, will make icons appear in the UI, on the gun, droids, walls, ... everything that can be colorized, really. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/16164cd90e38eaca0ee5e755eeb17adf0a3000f9.gif

How it works

The colorblind-icons can be combined, just like colors. That makes it easy to identify color-combinations for the chromatically impaired. And this is what it looks like in the game: http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/d84108dfaf82da38572f947eacc9b30341cd56ac.png

Feedback?

We really hope you enjoy ChromalessGun! If you have anything to say, leave a comment! Let us know what we did wrong, what we did right and what we didn't do at all! :blueworker::redworker::yellowworker::silverworker::goldworker: Pixel Maniacs out!

Dear Chromalovers, as we all know, the core principle of ChromaGun is based on colors. Hence, the name. (The chroma-part, that is. Not the gun-part. Whatever.)

Colors: They're not for everyone

The problem with a color-based game is, only people who can actually see colors, can play it! Who knew? That means, we're effectively cutting out 8% of the world population. That's almost 600 Million people who can't play ChromaGun! It's a crime! A crime, I tell you! (Also, dogs are color blind.)

The Big News

That's why we have some great news for all you deuteranopes, protanopes, tritanopes and doges: There's no need for seeing colors while playing ChromaGun anymore! We implemented a new accessibility feature called 'ChromalessGun'! (We're not actually calling it that, I just thought it might be funny). Switching on the new colorblind mode in the settings menu, will make icons appear in the UI, on the gun, droids, walls, ... everything that can be colorized, really. http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/16164cd90e38eaca0ee5e755eeb17adf0a3000f9.gif

How it works

The colorblind-icons can be combined, just like colors. That makes it easy to identify color-combinations for the chromatically impaired. And this is what it looks like in the game: http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/11813008/d84108dfaf82da38572f947eacc9b30341cd56ac.png

Feedback?

We really hope you enjoy ChromalessGun! If you have anything to say, leave a comment! Let us know what we did wrong, what we did right and what we didn't do at all! ːblueworkerːːredworkerːːyellowworkerːːsilverworkerːːgoldworkerː Pixel Maniacs out!

Gamers! The ChromaGun Speed Run Challenge has officially started! From now, through May 31st, record your fastest playthrough of ChromaGun, upload it on YouTube or stream it on Twitch and enter the challenge on pixel-maniacs.com/speedrun for your chance at up to 700€ in Steam coupons! Just make sure to have the latest update and play the Speedrun mode while recording! And now, Ready, Set, Paint!

Gamers! The ChromaGun Speed Run Challenge has officially started! From now, through May 31st, record your fastest playthrough of ChromaGun, upload it on YouTube or stream it on Twitch and enter the challenge on pixel-maniacs.com/speedrun for your chance at up to 700€ in Steam coupons! Just make sure to have the latest update and play the Speedrun mode while recording! And now, Ready, Set, Paint!

Dear , the moment a subset of you have been waiting for, has finally arrived! We're officially announcing ChromaGun: Speed Run, a new mode that let's you track your playthrough speed! Whaaat? Make your way to the top of the global leaderboard and prove you're the Forrest Gump of ChromaGunners! The ChromaGump if you will. So, on May 1st, start running! https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7ZetIsjtbkgNE1I4/giphy.gif

The €2000 Speed Run Challenge

What's the Speed Run Challenge? Here's the juicy part: From May 1 through May 31, upload your fastest Speed Run to YouTube or stream it on Twitch to win up to €700 worth of Steam coupons! The fastest three players of each platform win €700, €200 and €100, respectively https://media.giphy.com/media/94EQmVHkveNck/giphy.gif Wow! Is that all? I'm glad you asked, bold-font heading! No, it's not! Everybody who enters the challenge from May 1 through May 31, enters a raffle to win one of 10 spots on our VIP list to receive all our future releases for free! How awesome is that? Go to pixel-maniacs.com/speedrun to find out. Reiterate! In short: Play ChromaGun. Play it faster than all the others. Win a truckload of steam coupons.

Happy Speed Running!

https://media.giphy.com/media/NQtAk51j6xpbW/giphy.gif Pixel Maniacs out. ːblueworkerːːredworkerːːyellowworkerːːsilverworkerːːgoldworkerː

Hey you all, we've been working on a little goodie for the past few weeks, and we're proud to announce it's finally here: ChromaGun VR! So put on your virtual reality inhibitor and get your head in the game! (get it?) https://media.giphy.com/media/Pi8mETrYTLzMs/giphy.gif Let us know what you think!

Hey you all, we've been working on a little goodie for the past few weeks, and we're proud to announce it's finally here: ChromaGun VR! So put on your virtual reality inhibitor and get your head in the game! (get it?) https://media.giphy.com/media/Pi8mETrYTLzMs/giphy.gif Let us know what you think!

We did it! ChromaGun is officially available in German – we even got you a German narrator as well! Whaaat? https://media.giphy.com/media/LOhqQDQd5qQ7u/giphy.gif Get the update to enjoy ChromaGun in all its german-ness! Want to play ChromaGun in your native language? Let us know in the comments!

We did it! ChromaGun is officially available in German – we even got you a German narrator as well! Whaaat? https://media.giphy.com/media/LOhqQDQd5qQ7u/giphy.gif Get the update to enjoy ChromaGun in all its german-ness! Want to play ChromaGun in your native language? Let us know in the comments!

Dear Everybody,

due to your raving reviews and ongoing support of ChromaGun, we've been working to get you even more ChromaGun. Now, playing the game will steadily unlock awesome things, such as Trading Cards & Badges! Hooray!

Here's what we added

• 5 Rad Trading Cards
• 6 Awesome Badges
• 5 Sweet Emoticons
• 3 Stunning Backgrounds

Happy goodie-unlocking, fellow gamers!

Dear Everybody,

due to your raving reviews and ongoing support of ChromaGun, we've been working to get you even more ChromaGun. Now, playing the game will steadily unlock awesome things, such as Trading Cards & Badges! Hooray!

Here's what we added

• 5 Rad Trading Cards
• 6 Awesome Badges
• 5 Sweet Emoticons
• 3 Stunning Backgrounds

Happy goodie-unlocking, fellow gamers!