Death Roads: Tournament news & patch notes

Drivers! First of all, thank you for your interest in Death Roads: Tournament. Practically a month has passed since the release, and during that time, you have taken part in an AMAZING number of races. You are the best!

Achievements!

To appreciate your efforts, we are introducing... achievements. You asked for this, so there was no choice but to implement it! We hear all your voices, note your comments and consider your opinions. There are 53 of them, so drive (?) them all! In addition, we provide you with collector's cards, backgrounds, emotes, a badge - there's a lot of it on Steam.

Bugs!

We are also aware of the potholes that appeared after releasing the full version of Death Roads: Tournament. Therefore, in addition to the achievements, we are introducing a package of fixes to bugs you reported. We really appreciate your commitment to making the race run smoothly. For example, what’s fixed?

• Garage View swap components with and without cards
• Draw pile and discard pile views stays empty if player draw exceeds draw pile
• Spotlight card does not change the direction of the attack
• Missing text on the component without cards
• Cards in players vehicle preview are overlapping
• World Map View can not display more scrap then 999
• Using cloud save on fresh account forces the player to go through cutscene and tutorial before continuing their run
• AC DC Voltmeter adds overload at the wrong moment
• Gadget Flask of oblivion does not apply Block satus
• In-Game the Reset Progress button does not serve its purpose
• The accumulator card does not grant overload apart from the first action
• Block generator add 1 block only at 8th drawn card
• Vehicle with more than 1 slot of same type causes issues with tooltip in rewards view

And finally, we wish everyone a successful end of the year. Remember to drive safely outside of Death Roads: Tournament!

Today we're officially bidding farewell to Early Access on Steam and going full throttle with the grand premiere. Death Roads: Tournament has come a long way and has become a better game, thanks to you. Your support through Early Access has been incredible. But remember, the race is far from over! What's in store for you?

• New drivers and a fleet of fresh wheels
• Two thrilling status effects
• A lot of new cards
• A revamped map
• Stunning biomes
• Cloud Save support

But that's not all! We've fine-tuned the gameplay experience:

• Get a sneak peek at your opponent's attack range
• The ability to skip movements
• Skid Deck improvements
• Game events with a more forgiving touch
• Challengers will fight with each other

Full patch notes can be found here. Get ready to hit the road like never before.

First of all, thanks for all your feedback folks! With it, we’ve been able to rework a lot of balance and difficulty issues. We’ve also added a bunch of new stuff that hopefully will improve your game experience and let you blow up your foes in new exciting ways. Let’s run through the details below:

Major Changes

• Flexible movement range - You can now choose a distance you want to travel while performing movement actions stronger than 1. You can also skip any move action entirely while playing a card. This allows for more freedom with positioning.
• Handling regeneration - Enemies now regenerate handling at the start of the Player’s turn instead of their own. This way you can now limit the amount of cards the enemies will play during their turn, by reducing their handling without making them skid.
• Weapon range highlights - When hovering over an enemy vehicle, you can now see the potential range of all its weapons. The highlighted range of a weapon card is also displayed on the board while hovering over a given weapon card in hand, so you no longer have to activate a card to see where it hits.
• Twists and turns on the world map - The roads on the world map are no longer straight, and now look more like actual routes.
• Unique body cards - The cards from the body components of all playable cars are now unique to each vehicle, and won’t appear in other components like engines, wheels or accessories. We’ve also reworked most of them to better emphasize different playstyles.
• Different driver cards and starting gadgets - All playable drivers now have slightly different cards and starting gadgets, that create better synergies for a given playstyle.
• Reworked cards and components - Many of the existing cards and components were changed to be clearer and focus more on a given function in specific decks.
• Reworked events - Events now offer better rewards and are less punishing for the Player.
• Reworked Challenger AI - Challengers in free for all battles can now attack each other instead of focusing only on the Player.

Rebalance

• Vehicles now have different equipment slot types, as well as new starting values of Condition, Armour and Bash Damage.
• Many components now give different modicator values.
• Some Gadgets values and effects have been changed.
• Weapons should now deal more damage in general.
• Block and Grip status effects now appear more frequently on different cards.
• Rumble status effect stacks amount has been reduced, and its damage is now subtracted from the Block.
• Action to move in all directions now appears more frequently on cards.
• Action to redraw cards now appears more frequently on cards.
• Push action now appears more frequently on cards.
• Players now gain more experience points overall, and can progress quicker.

Added Content

New Components

• A lot of new Engines, Wheels, Weapons, and Accessories were added. All tuned up, to fit and enhance a specific strategy.

New Gadgets

• Quite a few new options to gain MORE POWER!!!

New Drivers

• Tetsuo “4rg0” Yamauchi - The Wiz Kid, master of manipulation.
• Alberto “Flamingo” Felluci - The ex-Mafia chauffeur, here to deliver pain.

New Playable Car

• Torcia Olympic - Light yourself up in class, with this vintage recreation of the good old days just waiting to be ignited.

New Enemies

• Three new Sedan type enemies
• Two new Buggy type enemies
• New Hot Rod type enemy
• New Pickup type enemy

New Road types

• Swamp Roads
• Mountain Roads

New Status effects

• Web - Take 2 Condition damage each time this Vehicle moves. Lose 1 Web at the end of your turn.
• Flat - Take 2 Condition damage whenever a Skid card is resolved by this Vehicle. Lose 1 Flat at the end of your turn.

Death Roads: Tournament launches in 2 days

And on this occasion, we have a special giveaway for you! As you may know, Death Roads has its own board game version, which was funded on Kickstarter a few years ago. Now, you can get this board game for FREE! Check out our profile on the X (earlier Twitter) platform, and take part in the giveaway! We have 3 FREE DEATH ROADS SETS for you, each of which contains:

• Kickstarter version of the board game Death Roads: All Stars (link to the campaign)
• Steam key for the full release of Death Roads: Tournament

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JOIN THE GIVEAWAY

The giveaway ends on November 20th, 2023 - all information you can find on our company's X profile. Here's the link to the main post: https://twitter.com/KnightsOfUnity/status/1724085860302234096 Fingers crossed, enjoy! 🫶

Rev your engines and get ready for the ultimate showdown!

We want to remind you that "Death Roads: Tournament" will leave Early Access on November 15th - the full release is just around the corner. To give you a taste of the adrenaline-pumping action that awaits, check out our brand-new trailer! We've come a long way with your support and feedback during our Early Access journey, and we can't wait for you to experience all the exciting new features and improvements in the full game. Who can guess what we are referring to? :)

Hey there, drivers! We've been quiet for a while, but it's not because we've been idling. No, we've been carefully listening to your feedback on Steam and Discord, taking in every bit of your insights to ensure our game aligns with your wildest expectations. After all, you're the ones out there, burning rubber and navigating those insane roads.

Mark your calendars for the full release date: November 15th.

The moment has come to bid adieu to our Early Access phase, and that's no small feat. This shift brought about a slew of changes, including some twists to our roadmap. But fret not, for the majority of those exciting features and promises will indeed find their way into the game. And guess what? We've been doing more than just that. Get ready to see it all unfold very, very soon. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/54c5c3acdead1aec5b139f7aa0ac58918b48d2d5.jpg Death Roads: Tournament will receive full release on this pivotal day, officially graduating from Early Access. What does this update have in store for you? Well, brace yourselves for new drivers and a fresh set of wheels. We're throwing in not one but two status effects and a truckload of new cards. Thanks to some fantastic biomes, we're even giving the game map a complete makeover. Did you want challengers to fight each other? Then that's how it will be, too! Were you expecting support for Cloud Save? You will get it! We've even spiced things up with a bunch of new gadgets and accessories. In short, we've been quite busy.

New features, but also changes in gameplay.

But the real magic lies in the subtle touches. We want Death Roads: Tournament to be more approachable without losing its hardcore edge. So, we've implemented many enhancements, like giving you a preview of your opponents' attack range and the ability to skip movements. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/4a2156f9011b160f36b9885e629af17893db98f9.jpg We've also fine-tuned the Skid Deck and made game events a tad more forgiving. All of this adds up to an entirely different and much more enjoyable gaming experience. But hold your horses, we're not spilling all the beans just yet; you'll have to wait until November 15th to see it for yourself. And for those who've been battling motion sickness, don't worry, we've got your back, too. We appreciate your unwavering support throughout the Early Access journey. Remember, the race is far from over. So fasten your seatbelts because November 15th, we're hitting the gas pedal and leaving Early Access in the dust! And all the best for Halloween! Cards-or-Skids for our drivers!

Hello there, drivers! The first major content update for Death Roads: Tournament has arrived, and we know you'll like it. However, we warn you that the whole thing has been made available in English so far - other languages ​​will be updated later. We prefer to let you know so that you are not surprised. Also, if you see any bugs or other issues, let us know whether it's on Steam or Discord. We are at your disposal, and we will be happy to help. Now let's get to the most important thing, which is what Update 1 hides! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/adebf1b650d7bb2a59b87a8af8b72f2ced9c1bf9.png Gameplay Changes:

• Added a new tab in the settings menu, "Motion Sickness Settings", to address motion sickness issues experienced by some players. Players can now adjust parameters such as motion blur, camera shake, and the number of props appearing on the sidelines of roads to mitigate motion sickness. This is the first version of the solution, which will be further improved.

New Enemies:

• Introducing motorcycles and Roombo cleaning robots as new enemy vehicles players can encounter.
• Motorcycles are agile but deal low damage with their bashes and have limited durability. Each bike has a single-ranged attack with a limited range. Chopper fires short bursts to the sides while Cross throws grenades backwards through its left or right arm.
• Roombo cleaning robots have limited but versatile movement capabilities. Their signature attack pushes the player sideways, potentially pushing them into a wall. Beware of the more powerful Turbo Roombo version, which can heal itself by attacking the player.

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• Added a new type of component that can be obtained and equipped in most playable vehicles. Some accessories provide positive modifiers, while others add unique cards to enrich the deck with specific functions, such as powerful status effects or strong movement actions. There are 24 of them in total.

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• Expanded the pool of obtainable gadgets by introducing 25 new unique modifiers that enhance gameplay and encourage players to utilize existing game mechanics in new ways.

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• Included 12 new events that offer the opportunity to acquire gadgets, while others lead to unique encounters and battles.

New Wheels and Engines:

• Increased the variety of available cards and rewards obtained in battles and shops by introducing 8 new wheels and engines.

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• Addressed various bug issues and improved overall game stability and performance.

We hope you enjoy the latest update and have an exhilarating experience in Death Roads: Tournament!

The Death Roads: Tournament Prologue is your first taste of the heart-pounding insanity that awaits in the full game. Take the wheel as Maggie "Liberty" Murdock, a fearless driver ready to conquer the treacherous roads that lie ahead. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/7364f8b409fbd908d048b5ff856b395e592595c4.jpg In this adrenaline-fueled demo, you'll navigate through two exhilarating routes, each filled to the brim with a variety of enemies out to test your mettle. Brace yourself for intense battles, explosive confrontations, and heart-stopping near-misses that will leave you hungry for more. All that for free! However, the best is yet to come.

Update 1 is coming, babe!

Update 1 for Death Roads: Tournament is revving its engine and roaring into action on June 27! Get ready for an electrifying rush of new features and heart-pounding challenges that will push your skills to the limit! Here's a sneak peek of what's coming your way:

• Motion Sickness Settings Version 1
• Two New Enemy Types
• New Components - Accessory
• Fresh Cards
• Mind-Blowing Gadgets
• New Events

Update 1 for Death Roads: Tournament is just around the corner, ready to ignite your passion for car battle competition. Don’t forget to check the Prologue! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/30357a55da3d5b53e77d59eb6dc4757751e496d1.png

Today, we got two things to share with you: the roadmap and the prologue. And let us give a big thanks for your unwavering commitment to the game's evolution. We've taken your suggestions and feedback to heart, ensuring that Death Roads: Tournament thrives just as you want it. Now, let's cut to the chase. What's in store for you?

Behold the Roadmap!

We are unveiling the roadmap that'll give you a taste of what awaits in the Early Access journey of Death Roads: Tournament. Some features have already been unleashed, while others are en route, and we're toiling away on even more, lurking closer than you'd reckon. We reserve the right to throw in extra attractions and tweak the roadmap if the winds of change demand it. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/30357a55da3d5b53e77d59eb6dc4757751e496d1.png Brace yourselves for a wild ride with fresh faces behind the wheels and roaring machines. And mind you, the tracks are about to get crazier, with more adversaries crowding the roads. Don't reckon you're done after conquering the final boss, 'cause a new menace lurks just around the bend. When the race pushes you to the edge, fear not! You'll have the option to kick back on an easier difficulty level, taking it easy on the gas pedal. But hey, we ain't forgetting about those plagued by motion sickness. We're cookin' up a solution, my friends. Relief is on the horizon, ready to tame the unruly beast of nausea.

The Prologue - What's the buzz?

The Prologue ain't a standalone game or a fancy project - it's a mere glimpse of the insanity that awaits in Death Roads: Tournament. So consider it a demo version, offering a tantalizing taste of the mayhem you'll savor in the full game. You'll take control of Maggie "Liberty" Murdock and her car, navigating through two different routes filled with a variety of enemies. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/7364f8b409fbd908d048b5ff856b395e592595c4.jpg We want every soul in this barren land to give our game a shot, so we urge you to wishlist Death Roads: Tournament Prologue. In just a two week's time, it'll be yours for the taking, absolutely free! Why even bother? In the fiery depths of the prologue, we've unleashed the initial antidote for the cursed plague of motion sickness. It's time to rise above the waves of nausea and seize control of your destiny. That's the message, fellow road warriors, for all you Steam players. Let the echoes of the wasteland carry the news of Death Roads: Tournament's latest offerings. Next week we will have some more treats for you.

Drivers! We're thrilled to announce the latest addition to our vehicular mayhem extravaganza: the Armor! We've strapped on some heavy steel plating to your rides, ensuring that you'll be able to withstand the fiercest battles in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

What does the armor say?

So, what exactly does this new stat do? Well, think of Armor as your trusty shield against the perils of the harsh world. It's here to soak up all those nasty blows that would otherwise wreak havoc on your precious vehicle's Condition. Keep in mind, it's a component stat, not a card effect (Armor=/=Block) so you can pick parts with Armor to be… armored! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/e4b199801d679b68c1bdceaad98a6a4dec0892a4.gif As long as your Armor value is greater than zero, every bit of damage aimed at your Condition will be dutifully absorbed by your rugged Armor. But hold on; there's more! Status Effect Block has higher priority than Armor. Once your Block has done its heroic duty, your Armor will step in to handle the rest, ensuring your vehicle remains battle-ready (Block>Armor>Condition). Fear not when you kick off a battle, for your Armor will always be at its maximum value, just like your trusty Handling - you don't need scrap to repair it! But remember, Armor has no use in events on the world map, so don't rely on it outside of fights. What else can you expect from this update? We fixed a handful of bugs and made some localization improvements. Oh and yes, you can play right now! Yours apocalyptically, The Dev Team

Hello Drivers!

First patch is now live! Changes down below. Gameplay: - Healing in Fix Station has a constant cost throught the run equal to the previous lowest value (1 Scrap = 1 Condition). Changes: - Visual and functional changes in the Garage. Auto-save was added. Spare Components integrated into Slots (not visible in inventory). - Visual and functional changes in Settings. Completely new tabbed window design. - Visual and functional changes in Vehicle Details. - Visualization of the cost of the selected card in the Handling Bar. - Ability to cancel the selected card with RMB. Bug fixes: - Incorrect display of Score during death in Events. - Incorrect display of New symbol on Component in Battle Rewards. - Double-clicking on an empty slot in the Garage caused an error. - Bug fixes in the Saves system. - Localization bug fixes.

Death Roads: Tournament kicked off last week, and, of course, it was not without fail start. Fortunately, our brave mechanics repaired the car, which finally stood on the starting line. Well, off we went, and you along with us, for which we thank you sincerely. This week was a real no-holds-barred ride. You have shown great interest in the game, shared with us accurate comments and provided us with plenty of suggestions. We take them all to heart and will even implement some of them.

First patch and the roadmap

Next week, the first patch *should be released, correcting several problems and fixing some bugs. For example, we will lower the cost of healing - the full patch notes with all the changes will appear in a separate post. However, you need to know that this is just the beginning, and we intend to improve Death Roads: Tournament regularly: with your help! Driver does not live by patches alone, so we will provide you with a roadmap later this month. Thanks to it you will learn what we have hidden in the garage - you will not be able to complain about the lack of attractions. That's why we ask for a little more patience because it will be rewarded! And finally, we wish you a happy Easter holiday. Rest and gain strength because the race continues! *We reserve the right to delay - anything can happen on the road!

Thank you all for being with us so far. However, this is just the beginning; the real fun starts now! Our Death Roads: Tournament launches March 28 at 16:00 (CET) in Early Access. Already at the start, we will offer you several drivers and cars, as well as many cards and opponents to beat. But we're keeping something else in the garage. During Early Access, we plan to actively develop the game with, for example, new car parts and mechanics. We will fill Death Roads: Tournament with content to the brim, so get ready for many attractions. You certainly won't be able to complain about boredom. We also plan to work on balance and translations all the time to make them of the highest quality. Death Roads: Tournament will be available for $14.99, but we have prepared a release promotion you can't miss. So, ready, steady, go!

In just one week, our game will be hitting Steam in Early Access (March 28!), and later this week you can check DR:T out at PAX East (March 23-26). So we invite everyone to come to Boston!

We will be at booth number 19091 (Polish Booth)

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Hello drivers! Thank you warmly for participating in the game testing on Steam at the end of last year! We received considerable positive and constructive feedback from you, which we analyzed in the sweat of our brow while planning further changes and improvements. We would like to share our conclusions and plans for the near future.

What went well?

Let's start with the positives by mentioning that the overall difficulty and length of the game are satisfactory to you. On a difficulty scale of 1 to 10, you rated the game an average of 8, which is very difficult. Most of the players did not reach the finishing line on the first try, which is ok because we aimed to make the game challenging. On the other hand, those who played longer could reach the final boss and beat it on average once every three attempts. The time of a full run was around 80 minutes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/8e9f3f786e5e39bdc34a849853d4a7268d081331.jpg According to those surveyed, the most common reason for losing was the limited ability to heal, but many were also unafraid to admit to making mistakes during gameplay. Among the players who spent the most time testing, there is a clear improvement in performance with successive approaches. We are pleased that among the answers to the question "What do you think was the reason for winning?" the answer "Synergy in the deck" had a clear advantage. In the question about favourite cars, drivers and sponsors, each item received a similar number of votes, which leads us to believe that many players will find among them a combination that creates a strategy unique to them.

It will be easier, but that doesn't mean easy!

A sizable number of players have reported the fact that a large jump in difficulty is felt between late-game and final boss fights. We have spent the last few months bridging this gap, including increasing the number and variety of opponents featured in normal battles. We are also tweeting on an ongoing basis about cards, components, decks, and the behaviour of enemy vehicles based on the feedback we receive. We've heard your requests and are making numerous UX and UI improvements, and working on more content. In the Early Access version, you can expect more music, enemies, parts, and languages! Yes, we are already working on localization for the languages listed below:

• English
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Portuguese
• Polish
• Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)

We have also introduced a progression system, thanks to which new players should not be overwhelmed by the number of unique mechanics, and will be able to learn the game step by step unlocking more and more advanced content. This content will be gradually increased with subsequent updates of the game, the roadmap for which we will present at the start of the Early Access version in less than two months! See you soon on the road!

SKID evokes emotions. A lot of emotions. And the skid in Death Roads: Tournament is either loved or hated and the higher the gear, the more emotions. But what exactly stands behind this mechanic? SKID can be treated as something positive and woven into strategy or as a punishment for bad decisions. It all depends on the context in which we find ourselves. We can make the opponent or ourselves perform SKID and count on a positive result or accept a bad draw of cards. When the handling bar drops to 0, we start the SKID phase, in which we draw as many cards from the SKID deck as the vehicle's current gear. During this phase, the car can move right, left and backward, as well as bash in the same directions without our control. Remember this! When the SKID starts, no one can stop it! You can also try to bypass the SKID by keeping an eye on the rest of the handling, but if you have a gambler's vein, that's the mechanic! In the SKID phase, you can hit the opponent by dealing him damage, but also at the barricade, which will damage us. It should be remembered that the same rules also apply to our rivals so that we can get hit by an enemy vehicle. Sometimes SKID can be the last resort and get us out of considerable trouble. Sometimes, however, it can be the nail in the coffin and eliminate us from the competition. It remains to wish you a wide way and always the most advantageous selection of cards! That’s all for now, drivers. Good luck with your SKID!

There's so much going on around Death Roads: Tournament in December, and we've got even more to show you! We would like to remind you about the launch of Early Access on Steam, which will take place on March 28, 2023. But what about playtests?

End of playtest

Thank you all for participating in the playtests. There were more of you than we expected, so we extended the tests and opened them to everyone. Your feedback is invaluable - we analyze it, draw conclusions and make corrections. But what about the people who contributed the most to the race? By the end of next week, the lucky ones should receive an email inviting them to the closed playtests (Discord will be mandatory!). This next round will be associated with rewards for commitment. Thank you again for your support, kind words and bits of advice. See you on the starting line soon!

Drivers! Soon you will be able to participate in the Death Roads: Tournament race as Early Access is getting closer! The competition will start on March 28, so we kindly invite you to reserve your free time - you will need it to face all your opponents and to defeat the last boss on your way to victory! We also prepared a special trailer presenting Death Roads: Tournament in action. We also note that Death Roads: Tournament will debut in Early Access, which means it’s not the game's final form! We have even more attractions on the way, so you will certainly not be bored. We are also happy to announce that the game will be translated into English, Polish, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese.

Playtests prolonged

We recently invited 100 of you to participate in a Steam playtest that ran until December 6. However, we did not expect such interest! That's why we expanded the pool for ALL OF YOU and extended the race until end of December 12. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/e394f71b82eab452a311784a5ba88d9c00d63159.png Remember that you must have an active internet connection to play the playtest build. Race and complete the survey to advance to the next stages with rewards. They are definitely worth it!

#TurnBasedFest, we are coming!

Our game's been selected for the first ever #TurnBasedFest, coming up in December (8-12)! The TurnBasedThurs team has been putting together a massive festival celebrating all kinds of turn-based video games. Help us spread the word we're a game worth checking out in this! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/7a9d741a39a575ccf3de19a0e49dc78661838bd6.png That’s all for now. See you at the starting line on March 28 in Early Access, and join playtests right now on Steam!

We want to invite you to take part in playtests on Steam. For now, 100 drivers can check out Death Roads: Tournament, but only the most persistent will advance to the next stages. Rewards are waiting for them, so it will be worth testing the game! CLICK THIS BUTTON: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/e394f71b82eab452a311784a5ba88d9c00d63159.png Remember to have an active internet connection to play the playtest build. The playtests will last until December 6, so play and complete the survey to advance to the next stages with rewards - as long as you have the winning spirit, driver. Good luck!

Hey drivers! Today we're going to go off the beaten track for a moment to tell you about Death Roads: All Stars. What is this? It’s our board game set in the same universe and with the same characters as Death Roads: Tournament! Both games have a lot in common, visually and gameplay-wise. So if you played the Death Roads: Tournament demo, you should also like Death Roads: All Stars. And why are we writing about it? It's your last chance to buy a board game!

Want to buy Death Roads: All Stars?

Death Roads: All Stars was funded on Kickstarter in minutes and raised over $131,000. We've re-opened the Late Pledge so anyone interested can get their copy, and we know there are a few of you out there. Go to Gamefound (LINK) and get your copy right now! It's good to know that the number of copies is limited this time - so feel free! This option will be available until Dec 16. If you have any questions or doubts, don't hesitate to contact us via email: [email protected]. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/a6a69dd1f25ad7d930b0cfb4b0fe7b3266435ed4.jpg

As announced before, it's time to turn off our demo. We are INCREDIBLY surprised by your interest in our game, and thank you for that. Some of you were surprised by the volume of the demo, and we assure you that Death Roads: Tournament will offer much more than what you've seen. You will find out about it …

Where release?

... in the first quarter of 2023! Early next year, Death Roads: Tournament will roll into Early Access at full throttle. You can expect more drivers, cars, and a few other surprises. We will announce the exact date of Early Access soon.

Playtests with prizes!

Drivers who can't wait to see what's new in the game - we want to invite you to playtests. They will be announced soon in full detail (be ready!), but you need to know one thing - you will be rewarded for playing Death Roads: Tournament and sharing your feedback. We will remind you about everything, so take it easy - you won't miss it. In the meantime, keep an eye out for more news and see ya later!

Death Roads is a crazy race, and every race has to end. Therefore, I warn you that we will soon disable the demo on Steam. All this is to prepare the game for REAL gameplay. However, we know that Death Roads: Tournament is popular among you, so we are giving you a few more days to check out the demo. You have until October 24, 1:00 PM (CEST) - then you will have to leave the track and wait. For what? There will be many more important announcements. We have some exciting information about the future of Death Roads: Tournament, so keep an eye out for us! See you sooner than you think.

Hello Drivers! A rebroadcast of Sir Maszrum's demo playthrough will be live on Friday, 7th October at 8 PM CEST. See you on the road!

Rev up your engines Drivers!

Join Sir Maszrum on his Demo Playthrough at Steam Next Fest! The stream will be live at 8 PM CEST. Don't forget to check out our demo and join our Discord Server! See you on the road!

The release in Early Access is getting closer and closer, but before we get to it, we will stop at a few stops. This means you will have the opportunity to play Death Roads: Tournament and discover for yourself that turn-based racing can be explosive!

Death Roads on tour!

• Gamescom 2022 (24 - 28 August, Cologne, Germany)
• PAX West 2022 (2 - 5 September, Seattle, US)
• Tokyo Game Show 2022 (15 - 18 September, Tokyo, Japan)

If you are going to any event, look for us there! At Gamescom, you'll be able to chat with the Game Director of Death Roads: Tournament - Sir Maszrum, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/dea36510782b8f49dcf7ea851817938140cd143a.jpg Finally, we leave ourselves the highest distinction…

Death Roads is one of the winners of the PAX Rising Showcase!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/c935164becc0247ed15e3a0c51e09e41e63dc5f7.jpg We are super happy to announce that we have been selected for the PAX Rising Showcase! We are proud of this distinction and glad our title has been appreciated. Thanks to this, we will redouble our efforts to provide you with an even better roadlike game! You will find us at the PAX Rising Showcase stand - check out more info here: PAX SITE OFFICIAL INFO And if we don't meet at any of these events, we assure you that you will soon be able to capture your adventure in Death Roads: Tournament. See you soon, drivers! 👊

Have you shifted gears in any other card game? Probably not. Just like many of our players during the Closed Beta testing. We collected your feedback and decided to make some changes; thanks to you! We hope they will help introduce new players to the basic assumptions of the game and, at the same time, serve as a quick intro to the world of Death Roads.

Not a boring tutorial. It's an active prologue!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/80627d76fd352d2c3afb264a8f735fecc1d2c24e.png In addition to a few mechanics known from the roguelike genre, the game introduces some unique systems we haven’t met so far in other deck-builders. The most important are Gear shifts, the associated Skid, and the Bash. These mechanics will be the “main target” of our new tutorial on which we are working. It will act as a prologue and take us to the times of tutorial Grandma’s youth - the final of the first edition of Death Roads: Tournament! Her older self, Margaret “Teacher” Murdock, will tell you about crazy adventures in this historic fight, sharing some tricks and commenting on the player's actions in dialogue bubbles.

Run the prologue once and get tired no more!

The prologue will guide the player through fundamental concepts such as using attack, move, Bash, Gear cards, allowing opponents to Skid etc. All within one turn, after which you can either finish the fight how you want or skip the rest of the prologue - it’s your choice. This is a separate game mode, available in the main menu, so you won't need to repeat it with each normal run! Or maybe you should? Who knows! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/f2d5fa993fe9e8850965fd7fe85969393feb4a35.jpg Several less essential mechanics, such as status effects or surface changes, will be contextually explained during the game when they occur for the first time. This will avoid a situation where we shower the player with too much information. The player will also have access to help screens, allowing him to recall the basic rules at any time during the game. We won’t leave you alone, no worries!

Little sneak peek

Finally, we wanted to present some text suggestions for the intro we plan to put at the beginning of the prologue. Please let us know what you associate it with and if it's not too cheesy :P. We'd love to hear from you! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/6c592c0a27cde3d6bfe504ca180664bfcd73964f.png “Road… Road never changes… I mean, there are new potholes, new assholes, and the way may differ… but the Road… never changes. Each year, when the Hurricanes converge, it always leads to the same place. The finals at the gates of the great ECCT. Although not many are still alive to reach it in the end ... Have I told you about the time when I was in my prime, battling the final stage of the first Death Roads Tournament?" Stay tuned and keep your engines hot!

It was a wild ride! Truly! You can't even imagine how much these tests meant to us. Therefore, we would like to thank you sincerely and from the bottom of our hearts from the very beginning. You showed a lot of interest in Death Roads: Tournament, actively contributed to Discord, and answered questions from the survey. We are grateful for all of this! It is thanks to you that Death Roads: Tournament can develop. We're not slowing down, just using your feedback to improve the gameplay. We already know what you don't like (we'll improve HP recovery!) and what suits you (it will be even more badass!), so we'll do our best to make the game even better. This is not the end of the race, but it's beginning! We'll have some important announcements for you in the future, so stay tuned for Death Roads: Tournament. See you at the finish line! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/ee5358e222752c6aca727ba71ac717e0dd2bc1d0.gif

Drivers! The first race of Death Roads: Tournament will finish on May 12! Closed Beta testing will end this day, so we encourage everyone to play while there is the time! Also, don't forget to complete the survey or share your impressions on Discord. We are always at your disposal, and your comments won't be ignored. Thanks to you, Death Roads: Tournament will become even better! So let's go full throttle and keep playing!

Drivers! Death Roads: Tournament is in full swing! We invite all interested gamers to the CLOSED BETA. Each of you is welcome in the race, so get behind the wheel and show what you can do! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40481305/3769f453969672da394303e760f13c2ad2b80187.png

We need your feedback!

The tests will last for at least two weeks, and we hope you will play until you run out of fuel and burn your tires! We're not kidding! We want Death Roads: Tournament to start in the best shape possible, so we rely on your feedback. For this reason, fill in the questionnaire when you lose (which we don’t wish for!), so we know what you liked and what you didn’t. Only in this way will we be able to improve our game. Have fun, and see you at the finish line!