No More Rainbows news & patch notes

One year ago, Squido Studio unleashed a whirlwind of color-smashing chaos with the launch of No More Rainbows, its critically acclaimed VR adventure platformer. Today, the party begins as Squido Studio is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated Anniversary Update for No More Rainbows, available now on Meta Quest and Steam VR. Get ready to celebrate a year of rainbow-smashing action with brand new content, the triumphant return of beloved game modes, and a deliciously sweet way to show your No More Rainbows pride! Release note

• New "Chicken" Skin: Leave a review on Steam to unlock this new look!
• "Anniversary Cupcake" Hat: To celebrate the game's anniversary, all players who login before July 31st will receive this delicious hat!
• Testing Zone Reopened: The experimental playground is back!
• Solo Mode for All: Want to practice your skills solo on the Coop and Only Up maps? Now you can! (1 vote needed when 1 player is in a private room)
• Deathmatch ranking Revamped: Introducing a new ranking system based on the number of kills! May the best beast win!

Known Issues (We're on it!):

• The "Games Played" text in the Chicken Catch leaderboard is slightly misaligned.
• The chicken's comb clips through the banana hat (fashion is serious business!).
• The "Home" button on the main menu (near saves) doesn't always respond.
• Danger in World 4! The laser ball is not synced for all players in co-op mode. Stay alert!

We’re bringing new languages to No More Rainbows! No More Rainbows is now available in the following languages:

• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Simplified Chinese
• Spanish

Alongside the new languages, we’re always squashing bugs! Expect (hopefully) less bugs and a bit more stability. Also, we’ve decided to close the testing zone for now! Hey, it's only for testing after all! In the meantime we’ve moved the jukebox to the main lobby. We may have something for you in the future though, you never know! It will now be much easier to match up with players to play your favorite game mode! We’ve consolidated Deathmatch and Chicken Catch game modes into a single lobby. You will still be able to choose which game mode you would like to play, but instead of having dedicated portals, we’ve made it so it’s easier to group up. All the different multiplayer portals like the competitive Deathmatch and Chicken Catch really split up the player base. Have fun!

Dive into Molten Shores:

• New World, New Adventures: Explore uncharted territories with fresh platforming challenges and breathtaking landscapes.
• Hunt for Treasures: Discover hidden pinatas and crystals scattered throughout Molten Shores for exciting in-game rewards and content.
• Unlock Exclusive Skins: Collect pinatas to showcase a stylish, exclusive skin for your character in other worlds or online.
• Swim into the Depths: Experience swimming as a new movement mechanic, exploring stunning underwater environments with a limited oxygen challenge.
• New Multiplayer Map: We brough the beach online! Battle against your friends in a brand-new map brimming with excitement, creativity, and new opportunities to secure victory!

This update contains small additions for the upcoming tournament as well as a few minor bug fixes.

- Added the Bisou's Backroom event

- This update contains a few minor fixes for the upcoming Deathmatch tournament

- Fixed incorrect text translations - Fixed Hunter's sword cosmetic not fully textured in gold mode - Fixed lighting issue in World 4

Arm yourself to the teeth and plunge headfirst into the most savage multiplayer showdown in No More Rainbows! You'll be thrust into a world where mayhem reigns supreme, thanks to a bone-crushing update loaded with merciless features that will have you begging for more. DEATHMATCH UPDATE : Get ready to unleash chaos! Our upcoming update brings you the Official Deathmatch Mode - a 6-player free-for-all extravaganza across six thrilling maps. It's a no-holds-barred showdown, and only the best will survive. So, are you game? : Equip the mighty Sword and stick it to your rivals for an epic one-hit KO (watch out for that sword though - it's a one-time wonder). Need a breather? Grab a Milkshake and go invincible for a bit. Feeling a bit windy? Chuck the White Berry to create crazy wind vortexes for zany map traversal or some sneaky traps. And guess what? That Berry's like the gift that keeps on giving; it regenerates from a secret spot in the map. : Got a golden egg stash that'd make any player jealous? You're in luck! We're rolling out a dazzling Gold Cosmetic Tier with high-ticket items that'll make you the envy of the NMR world. Get ready to shine and show off your wealth in style! : Want to know who's the top dog in Deathmatch or the Chicken Catch champion? Check out our brand-new Leaderboard. Track your progress separately for Deathmatch and Chicken Catch, and aim for the stars in both. Bragging rights, anyone? : Jumping into your favorite game mode is now as easy as ever with our fresh new Lobby System. Dive into the action, meet other players, and prepare for epic adventures - it's all about fun and we’re making fun more accessible! No More Rainbows has always been about pushing the boundaries of VR gaming, but this update? It's like adding rocket fuel to a rollercoaster. We're turning up the fun factor to eleven and inviting you to join the party. Buckle up for the multiplayer ride of your lives! Get ready for laughs, thrills, and a brutal good time as you dive headfirst into our Official Deathmatch.

This build introduces a minor fix to hopefull alleviate joystick drift for some users: - Joystick turning turned off by default. - Changed the text in all languages ​​for the turn tutorial to reflect this change.

- Fixed thumbnails not displaying in multiplayer testing zone.

Starting on August 3, content will start arriving every week. Here's some information about the new game modes and how they will arrive: TESTING ZONE: : We've been thinking about incorporating this kind of mode since the development of No More Rainbows started about 3 years ago. As you may know, a certain game made this type of gameplay super popular, so we're bringing it to the Testing Zone! This type of level is procedurally generated using different assets from the No More Rainbows campaign. Because it is procedurally generated, it makes for fun, new and strange arrangements to parkour. Some areas will be difficult, and will need some thought and practice to get through. In the Go Up mode, we've also added a 3rd person spectator view system that you can use to view how other players are doing in the challenge. You can adjust the camera and switch players to your liking. The Go Up! mode willl cycle on a weekly basis and bring new challenges now and again. So even if you complete it now, a new map will be generated the following week with a fresh new challenge. : Have you been wanting to explore No More Rainbows worlds with others? Now it's possible! While this isn't a full campaign mode, you can still explore certain worlds while they are available in the Testing Zone. This lets you show your friends secrets you've found, cool inaccessible areas that are hard to reach, or simply hang out! Different worlds will be rotated on different weeks, so while it could be any one world on a given week, there is a strong possibility it could switch to another world the week after! : Similar to worlds, you will be able to play certain levels while in the Testing Zone! Levels can be done with other players to see who is the quickest, we've added custom leaderboards that will reset every time you enter a level, so you can see who is the absolute best of each lobby! Just the same as the other events in the Testing Zone, levels will be on rotation, which means that every week new levels will replace the current ones for new challenges! The first new arena will unlock on thursday August 10 2023, and new arenas will unlock every 2 weeks. : The Underworld Combat Zone actually has a couple purposes! It can be used a battleground for beasts who lust for blood. In the arena lies hammers that players can use to knock other beasts into the lava. There are also berries that you can use to eliminate other beasts. This area includes a special leaderboard that counts kills! If you just want to lay back and hang out, that's okay too! If you'd like to put your parcour skills to the test, we've also added time trial rings that you can grab and place in various areas to make your very own parkour run! ALSO ADDED TO THE UPDATE: : New cosmetics are coming to the shop, they won't all be available at the same time. We will be slowly bringing 2 new cosmetics every week, so make sure you check the store once in a while for new cosmetics that are made available. : Quite self explanatory, there may or may not be a new jukebox that we casually littered the testing zone areas with. Use it to play your favorite No More Rainbows tunes. : Enjoy No More Rainbows in 3 new languages: Spanish, German, Portuguese in addition to French and English. : We've also fixed some mior issues the game had that went unnoticed. If you ever find additional issues, please report them in our Discord. This is a really big update, and we hope you'll enjoy it. It is also worth noting that the game modes from the testing zone that are the most popular will get worked on to be more functional game modes in the future. So make sure you let us know which testing zone game mode you enjoy most! TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrtyINb0lys

New selfie mirror when you press A or X button! (This will change depending on your headset) 3 New creator cosmetics (Maxo, K9, VMT) Art contest winning art added Minor bug fixes

Your favorite sanctuary of screams, 'No More Rainbows', is ready to be unleashed in full, coming to Meta Quest 2 and Steam VR on June 1st. The anticipation has been thick enough to cut with a claw, with our beta version being downloaded over 300,000 times on AppLab and SideQuest. The call of the beast within you all has been heard loud and clear! Prepare to wage a war on all that is cheerful and delightful, as Bizou and their minions conspire to rob us of our sweet cacophony of pain and torment, and replace it with...well, rainbows and kisses, and we simply cannot allow that! Ready your claws to run, jump, and climb your way across the vibrant landscapes, utilizing our unique arm-based locomotion mechanics for some nail-bitingly tight platformer action. Remember, it's not just a game, it's a fight against happiness and cheer, a fight for our sanctuary of screams. So mark your calendars and brace yourselves, because on June 1st, there will be 'No More Rainbows'. Can't wait to see you all wreaking delightful havoc in VR! CHECK OUT THE ANIMATED TRAILER LINKS: Press kit Steam page Meta Quest Store Community Discord http://discord.squidostudio.com Twitter https://twitter.com/SquidoStudio TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nomorerainbows

You can now participate in the No More Rainbows open beta! What does that mean? It means you may experience the entire first world of No More Rainbows, for free! Download the beta immediately and start playing No More Rainbows right now. You may also join our Discord to talk about the game, submit bug reports, talk with the developpers, post suggestions and more. If you'd like to stay up to date on development on the daily, that is the place to be! Additional No More Rainbows information: No More Rainbows has been in development since 2019, going through multiple iterations and prototypes before getting funded by the Canada Media Fund in early 2021. These early prototypes range from Super Smash Bros. style multiplayer player combat arenas and a roguelite mode with ever-changing levels and enemies. These prototypes being extremely ambitious for Squido’s first game ever, they have settled for a platformer and kept the same locomotion that had been present in all other prototypes. This locomotion is based on the movement of the player’s hands and arms in the real world which dictates where the player will go in the game, giving endless possibilities in terms of movement. Here is a video of one of those early prototypes that dates back to February of 2020. It showcases the roots of its unique locomotion and one of the first ideas of making it a multiplayer brawler. As of February 3 2022, anyone with a PCVR headset can jump into No More Rainbows and experience the entire first world’s content. The open beta serves as a way to not only showcase the game to players but also create a community, gather feedback and ideas for the future of the game. Additional Resources: Where it all began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmuOVgvJOQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEfIrjl25pU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-squido Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squidostudio Twitter: https://twitter.com/squidostudio No More Rainbows Community Discord: https://discord.com/invite/9dws6YyPNy Steam: https://s.team/a/1634100‍ Have fun, and stay around to see the upcoming content we have in store for you!

No More Rainbows gameplay will be streamed for the entirety if DreamHack: Beyond! No More Rainbows is a first person VR platformer with unique locomotion that really focuses on the core before anything else. We thought there was something missing in the VR space when it comes to platformers, there’s amazing titles out there, but we wanted that classic Super Mario, Super Meat Boy, or Rayman feel. We decided to make it instead. No More Rainbows uses the user’s hands and arms as the main locomotion, and you use this mechanic to walk, run, jump and climb basically anywhere you want through different worlds to explore and dozens of levels to play through. You are The Beast. Since time immemorial you have served as Warden of the Underworld, passing the eternities in a peaceful slumber. You are suddenly awoken by the sound of horribly joyful melodies piercing the warm darkness. The ashen air now reeks of tulip perfume. The once burning magma floor tiles now feel lush and fresh under your claws. The shrines to the Ancient Ones have been desecrated with childish chalk drawings festooned with nauseating smiley faces. Behind this commotion are beings of infinite joy and happiness. Mister Bizoux and his merry band of Huggletz are on a quest to take over your sanctuary of screams and turn it into a bountiful paradise where cries of pain and torment are replaced by kisses and rainbows...what a nightmare! Using an arm based locomotion method, you must spring forth into this fantastical virtual reality platforming world and reclaim your home! You'll be able to smash through 3 different worlds, such as the Happy Lands and Calori-fornia. If you ever had a dream where Super Meat Boy had a child with Super Mario Bros. and then brought it into VR, you'd get No More Rainbows. - Unique arm based locomotion allows you to play the game however you see fit, any and all surfaces are climbable. - A story mode with 3 different explorable worlds and over 45 increasingly challenging levels. - Compete against the world for the best times! No More Rainbows features in-depth global leaderboards for completionists and speedrunning enthusiasts. - Epic Boss levels that will challenge your skills. - Steam Achievements