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Campaign 2.0 Patch #4

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81d ago

Hey everyone! This is the update notes #4 for the Campaign 2.0 Beta! Lots of new content, new squads to test out, UI/UX makeovers & much more. Let’s jump right into the updates! As usual, your feedback matters as nothing is ever final, especially in Beta builds. We appreciate everyone taking the time to share feedback and thoughts about the game. Please keep in mind that the Beta is still a work in progress. Features, balancing and systems are all subject to change as development continues, so we ask that feedback on the Beta not be reflected as official game reviews.

Content of Update

Developer Update & What's next

Feedback & Survey

Patch Notes {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/f6d9e0e0f0529c60faa3f690210b6a1ac84c6a7e.png Full steam ahead for the dev team as we are fast approaching an official update to the main game. What is currently being tested in the Beta will be pushed to the main Early Access branch within the next few weeks! As we get closer to the official release planned for 2026, we need all the feedback we can get. This transition from the old Early Access build to the new one is an important step toward the future of the game. There’s also a lot of work happening behind the scenes as we continue preparing for console ports. While we don’t have an official release date just yet, know that the game is being worked on relentlessly every single day. We can’t wait to show you everything that’s coming!

Feedback

While we have plenty of ways to gather in-game data, we would also love to hear the feedback that comes straight from the heart. What ultimately makes you enjoy or dislike a campaign run? Did a loss feel fair or frustrating? Is something too powerful, too weak, or simply not fun to use? What would make your runs more exciting or memorable? Let us know! Your feedback plays a huge role in shaping the future of the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/49d3a9a026e7cd05d7821b0a254c786ab6903240.png

The meta-progression system is not in the game yet. While upgrading Angus between runs will not return, it will eventually be replaced by a different unlock system. You will be able to unlock more Free Agents, power-ups, relics, and more over time. This Beta version is mainly intended to help us get a feel for the overall balancing of the game before it is released to the general public. The unlock system will come at a later time.

Nothing is ever final. If you have been following us since the beggining, we have changed so many things throughout the years based solely on feedback. Be mindful that there's still a lot of changes to come and it all comes from what you are experiencing in game and what you are reporting back to us. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/bb5abcd708db934c2fd1114befc665e0bfabd41c.pngWIP Unlockables Screen {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/f49e85928ec0b6275f7916ad8ab051c0761ff6d2.jpgWIP Compendium Screen

How to join

If you are on the Early Access version, hit the Play Beta Branch button. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/7165d6455aa0dc26e60ce20863d2c31c9d94b5af.png Or switch branches via the game’s properties by going on the Game Versions & Betas section and selecting the demo-0.2 branch. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/a60cf6ef26843bc62fb6f1859d946d3dbd416f7e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/306234b14266a150c7b9fca5af24b8038f062cfd.png Here's a short version of the updates since the last patch. More information about every changes below. TLDR;

New Squads - Some may not make it into the final game, but we need your input to help determine what works, what feels fun and what deserves to stay.

Campaign start & general flow updated

Loads of new Relics & Power-ups

A Golden Helmet is now given to your current top scorer of the run, expect related power-ups offered for the wearer

More work on goalies & AI's for both offense and defense

Balance changes

UI/UX remake

Added Nightmare Difficulty (Experimental)

Max Goal is now a hybrid mode, where games can be won either by reaching the goal limit or when the clock expires

Gameplay

Campaign New squads, Power-ups and Relics are in! The goal is to grow both the squad roster and the pool of power-ups over time as we test, balance, and ensure each addition fits naturally within the game. The early game flow has also been updated, adding a few more choices before jumping into the first game.

IMPORTANT

All 8 squads and unlockables are currently unlocked for testing purposes. This version is meant to let players quickly try the new content and give feedback. In the regular game, squads and unlockables will be earned through the progression system instead. The next update will add more squads along with the new unlock progression. If you want to test the squads early, jump in and let us know what you think. If you would rather experience Tape to Tape the intended way, with proper progression and unlocks, we recommend waiting for a later version.

New Squads (now 8 in total) - Some may not make it into the final game, but we need your input to help determine what works, what feels fun and what deserves to stay.

Tentative: Introduced a test hybrid scoring mode where opponents can still be mercied under the Max Goal rule, but matches can also be decided by the clock and period play.

A fresh batch of many new power-ups and relics has been added, with increased synergy both among themselves and with the existing pool. Some existing power-ups and relics have also been rebalanced to improve overall feel and consistency

Introduction of the Golden Helmet, awarded to the top scorer on your team, along with new power-ups and relics built around enhancing and interacting with its wearer

New free agents have been added, expanding your options for building your team throughout the campaign

Puck feel was adjusted in multiple areas, including board collisions, rebound behavior (on and around the boards), post-shot pickups, and various edge cases around possession. Passing, one-timers, pokechecks, and player selection all received targeted fixes or balancing passes

Body size now matters, with smaller and larger skaters behaving differently in recovery and speed

Injuries balancing adjustments

Starting squad stats (Benchwarmers & Angus) have been buffed

Hits from behind now cause slightly less puck control loss

You can now bodycheck while carrying the puck (Experimental)

The Cultists copy 2 relics instead of stealing them. They don't target your starting relic.

Added Nightmare Difficulty (Experimental). This mode is intended for hardcore players, with increased difficulty across the board. We will continue monitoring feedback to ensure it remains fair, but expect a serious challenge. (Note: Nightmare is essentially what Veteran used to be.)

Added new power-ups & relics and respective icons

Max Goal is now a hybrid mode, where games can be won either by reaching the goal limit or when the clock expires

Act 1 & 2 teams nerfed/balanced OVR stats AI Changes AI has been tuned repeatedly across nearly every layer of gameplay, with continuous adjustments to offense, defense, breakaways, interceptions, puck pursuit, and overall decision-making. The goal is to find the right balance between responsiveness and consistency, while keeping the gameplay fun, challenging, and rewarding. These iterations aim to ensure AI can support your plays, apply pressure, capitalize on mistakes, and display distinct behaviors while still leaving room for creative play and exploitable patterns.

AI offensive positioning reworked to create better passing lanes and respond more dynamically to puck movement in the offensive zone

AI defensive positioning reworked to improve zone coverage and better support defensive plays, especially when switching between player Goalie Changes Goalies have received a series of updates across core behaviors, including save reactions, slide movement, butterfly timing, and pass interactions. Rebound control and rebound physics have also been refined to improve consistency and readability around the net. We will continue to iterate on goalie behavior to ensure they remain challenging, fair, and fun to play with and against. Our goal is to keep the vast majority of goals feeling fair and earned. That said, there may occasionally be softer goals these are not intentionally scripted, but rather a natural outcome of the game’s systems and variability. Overall, no goals or outcomes are scripted, and each play unfolds dynamically based on the situation.

Butterfly sliding has been adjusted for smoother movement across the crease, particularly on one-timers and close-range plays

Positioning, rebound control recovery improvements General & System The game has received a full presentation overhaul, including a complete UI/UX refresh with new screens, transitions, menus, and on-screen notifications, new power-up & relics icons, alongside an audio update featuring new sounds, music, and crowd SFX. Arena visuals and rendering have also been improved, with a new set of VFX added to enhance the overall experience.

Complete UI/UX overhaul, including new screens, transitions, menus, and on-screen notifications

Audio overhaul, with new sounds, music, SFX, and crowd updates

New in-game visuals, VFX & more

Introduction of a new key character (Bottom left corner of the Arena)

Graphics settings improvements,rendering updates, and various performance enhancements As always, please share your feedback in the Community Hub megathread or on our Community Discord Server.

Next step: Campaign 2.0 becomes the official Early Access version!

Thanks to everyone testing the Beta and providing feedback along the way. We truly appreciate all the help and support throughout the process. The Tape To Tape Team {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/40874801191cb8cd39ce0a5443007c56d467ee97.gif

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Campaign 2.0 Patch #4

Hastansteam_community_announcements

81d ago

Content of Update

Developer Update & What's next

Feedback & Survey

Feedback

How to join

New Squads - Some may not make it into the final game, but we need your input to help determine what works, what feels fun and what deserves to stay.

Campaign start & general flow updated

Loads of new Relics & Power-ups

A Golden Helmet is now given to your current top scorer of the run, expect related power-ups offered for the wearer

More work on goalies & AI's for both offense and defense

Balance changes

UI/UX remake

Added Nightmare Difficulty (Experimental)

Max Goal is now a hybrid mode, where games can be won either by reaching the goal limit or when the clock expires

Gameplay

IMPORTANT

New Squads (now 8 in total) - Some may not make it into the final game, but we need your input to help determine what works, what feels fun and what deserves to stay.

Tentative: Introduced a test hybrid scoring mode where opponents can still be mercied under the Max Goal rule, but matches can also be decided by the clock and period play.

Introduction of the Golden Helmet, awarded to the top scorer on your team, along with new power-ups and relics built around enhancing and interacting with its wearer

New free agents have been added, expanding your options for building your team throughout the campaign

Body size now matters, with smaller and larger skaters behaving differently in recovery and speed

Injuries balancing adjustments

Starting squad stats (Benchwarmers & Angus) have been buffed

Hits from behind now cause slightly less puck control loss

You can now bodycheck while carrying the puck (Experimental)

The Cultists copy 2 relics instead of stealing them. They don't target your starting relic.

Added new power-ups & relics and respective icons

Max Goal is now a hybrid mode, where games can be won either by reaching the goal limit or when the clock expires

AI offensive positioning reworked to create better passing lanes and respond more dynamically to puck movement in the offensive zone

Butterfly sliding has been adjusted for smoother movement across the crease, particularly on one-timers and close-range plays

Complete UI/UX overhaul, including new screens, transitions, menus, and on-screen notifications

Audio overhaul, with new sounds, music, SFX, and crowd updates

New in-game visuals, VFX & more

Introduction of a new key character (Bottom left corner of the Arena)

Graphics settings improvements,rendering updates, and various performance enhancements As always, please share your feedback in the Community Hub megathread or on our Community Discord Server.

Next step: Campaign 2.0 becomes the official Early Access version!

Experimental Test Branch Update - Campaign 2.0

Hastansteam_community_announcementsmod_reviewedModAct_1877905169_1777673819_0mod_require_rereview

93d ago

Changelog

May 7th 2026 Thank you for the all your feedback so far! We really appreciate the help! The difficulties will remain a work in progress as usual, nothing is final. We are closely monitoring feedback and data to ensure everything feels fair. Couple reminders to answer some questions in the community hub:

The meta-progression system is not in the game yet. While upgrading Angus between runs will not return, it will eventually be replaced by a different unlock system. You will be able to unlock more Free Agents, power-ups, relics, and more over time. This Experimental version is mainly intended to help us get a feel for the overall balancing of the game

Timer Mode re-added. Max Goal is now the hybrid mode, where games can be won either by reaching the goal limit or when the clock expires

Veteran and Pro difficulties reduced. We are closely monitoring the data, keep the feedback coming!

Added Nightmare Difficulty (Experimental). This mode is intended for hardcore players, with increased difficulty across the board. We will continue monitoring feedback to ensure it remains fair, but expect a serious challenge. (Note: Nightmare is essentially what Veteran used to be.)

Hits from behind now cause slightly less puck control loss

You can now bodycheck while carrying the puck (Experimental)

AI tweaks to both offense and defense

Added new power-up icons

Starting squad stats (Benchwarmers & Angus) have been buffed

Act 1 & 2 teams rebalanced to better reflect the updated difficulty changes Hello! This is the second Experimental Branch patch! Details on how to join are below, followed by the patch notes. Reminder that all changes listed here are NOT FINAL and are subject to change. Your feedback is especially important for this update. Once we’ve gathered enough data and player input, this version will move to the public build and become the main game. The current Early Access version will remain available for a limited time, but our focus is on polishing this new iteration moving forward. We’re confident that Campaign 2.0 offers significantly more content and replayability, with additional updates planned throughout the summer leading up to full release. This patch introduces a wide range of changes and new content, including two new squads and more. We’re looking forward to your feedback as we continue to iterate on features and ensure everything is as polished as possible. What is the Experimental Branch? The Experimental branch gives new and returning players the opportunity to get their hands on pre-patch content and help us test upcoming updates, find bugs, and share feedback so future patches can go live as smoothly as possible and stay as close as we can to the players’ point of view. It will also allow us to better adjust the game’s difficulty by combining your feedback with our in-game analytics. If you decide to use the Experimental branch, here’s what to expect:

Testing new content for upcoming patches
Occasionally broken versions of the game
Some features may be unavailable
Pure Campaign 2.0 feature testing (until further notice)

If this sounds like your kind of thing, we’d love to have you! Click here to join our Discord Server to stay up to date with new experimental updates or if you’d like to report bugs, share feedback, or chat directly with the dev team. Quick reminder: If you report feedback or bugs in the Steam Community Hub, please make sure to mention that you’re playing on the Experimental Branch to avoid any confusion. We also kindly ask that any negative feedback does not take the form of an official review, as all Experimental content is subject to change.

How To Join

Right-click Tape to Tape in your Library
Select Properties
Go to Game Versions & Betas
Enter the code: domingocassette and opt in (as seen below)

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Experimental Testing Branch Update Notes

Gameplay

New Squad - Tchel: Leaninig into a more simulation-style experience with manual pokechecks, offsides, and players that are harder to knock off the puck

New Squad - Oldschool: a tribute to the original Early Access, featuring no bench and no injuries for a more straightforward, classic run

Tentative: Introduced a test hybrid scoring mode where opponents can still be mercied under the Max Goal rule, but matches can also be decided by the clock and period play.

Introduction of the Golden Helmet, awarded to the top scorer on your team, along with new power-ups and relics built around enhancing and interacting with its wearer

New free agents have been added, expanding your options for building your team throughout the campaign

Body size now matters, with smaller and larger skaters behaving differently in recovery and speed

Injuries balancing adjustments AI Changes AI has been tuned repeatedly across nearly every layer of gameplay, with continuous adjustments to offense, defense, breakaways, interceptions, puck pursuit, and overall decision-making. The goal is to find the right balance between responsiveness and consistency, while keeping the gameplay fun, challenging, and rewarding. These iterations aim to ensure AI can support your plays, apply pressure, capitalize on mistakes, and display distinct behaviors while still leaving room for creative play and exploitable patterns.

AI offensive positioning reworked to create better passing lanes and respond more dynamically to puck movement in the offensive zone

Butterfly sliding has been adjusted for smoother movement across the crease, particularly on one-timers and close-range plays

Complete UI/UX overhaul, including new screens, transitions, menus, and on-screen notifications

Audio overhaul, with new sounds, music, SFX, and crowd updates

New in-game visuals, VFX & more

Introduction of a new key character (Bottom left corner of the Arena)

Graphics settings improvements,rendering updates, and various performance enhancements We truly appreciate the help, and we’re excited to uncover some upcoming content with you all. Happy testing! The Tape to Tape Team

Campaign 2.0 Patch #3

jnicsteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

155d ago

Patch Notes – Build 10058

A new update is live! This patch introduces new talents and relics, AI improvements, gameplay balance changes, UI upgrades, and numerous bug fixes. As always, difficulty and overall balance are being closely monitored. We continue reviewing data, player feedback, and run outcomes across all modes and we will keep iterating where needed. Your feedback remains essential in shaping balance adjustments, so keep it coming.

How to Access This Version

To test this version, switch to the demo-0.2 branch:

Right-click the game in your Steam Library

Click Properties

Go to the Betas tab

In the dropdown menu, select demo-0.2

Close the window and let Steam update the game Once the download completes, you will be running the demo-0.2 version.

New Features & Content

New Talents, Abilities & Relics

Several new talents and abilities added to the pool
New relics added
Blademaster now only offers distinct (non-duplicate) abilities

Coach Node Rework

Coach node now has 2 possible outcomes:
- 3 talent choices for a player
- OR 2 relic choices

Benchwarmer Improvements

Hot/cold streak notifications added
Benchwarmer menu polished with new animations and improved quick-add flow
Modifiers no longer display bonuses of 0

Multiplayer Menu Control

Any player can now open the pause menu during a game
Pause, Lineup, Settings, Customization and most other menus can now be controlled by any player

Run Stats Access

Run stats can now be viewed from the World Map via Menu → Stats

Meta Menu Overhaul

Full visual overhaul with new animations
Updated squad icons

New Map Templates

New map templates added for Acts 1, 2 and 3

Gameplay Balance

Critical Shots

Critical shots now explode like Howitzer
More likely to score from a critical shot

Bench Talents

Butt Bench and Double Bench reduced from 2× to 1.5×

Goalie & Scoring

Act 2 goalie tuned down slightly
Increased odds of critical goals

Accuracy System

Shots miss more from afar and sharp angles
Shots miss less from very close range
Jump shot now treated as a wrist shot

AI & Difficulty

Multiple AI tweaks and difficulty adjustments (mostly Veteran)
AI shoots slightly more often
Improved AI net avoidance

Skating & Movement

Improved dash feel and slight speed increase
Knockout made slightly easier to land
Cooldown added to Mountaineer grappling hook
Enrage speed reduced slightly while enraged
+1 additional relic per act

Bug Fixes

Fixed goals sometimes not being counted
Fixed exploding puck not exploding when game is paused
Fixed soccer wall going to incorrect positions
Fixed Frog Off description not showing correct duration
Fixed AI breaking when frogged by Wet Towel
Fixed Mush-a-Roni not appearing in modifiers when it should
Fixed Retro Rocket VFX glitched for left-handed skaters
Fixed extra small players not being visible
Fixed team logo sometimes flipped in UI
Fixed Liquidation showing its description twice
Fixed LB button icons getting stuck on screen
Fixed white Zamboni appearing in builds
Fixed SFX bus not getting paused properly
Fixed goalie enraged visual issues during and after replays
Fixed duplicate replay event calls
Fixed abandon-run prompt appearing at the wrong time (now shows before squad selection)
Various stability improvements and crash fixes

Audio

Many new sounds and audio updates across the board

UI / UX Polish

New menu animations (Yes/No prompt, World Map, Benchwarmer)
Lineup menu visual revamp
Smoother Zamboni model
New crowd skins and animations
Extended initial faceoff delay slightly for better pacing

Campaign 2.0 - Experimental Branch Testing

Hastansteam_community_announcements

180d ago

Hello there! With new content currently being polished and tested in-house by just a few of us, we’ve decided to open a new Experimental Testing Branch to the public! The Experimental branch gives new and returning players the opportunity to get their hands on pre-patch content and help us test upcoming updates, find bugs, and share feedback so future patches can go live as smoothly as possible and stay as close as we can to the players’ point of view. It will also allow us to better adjust the game’s difficulty by combining your feedback with our in-game analytics. If you decide to use the Experimental branch, here’s what to expect:

Testing new content for upcoming patches
Occasionally broken versions of the game
Some features may be unavailable
Pure Campaign 2.0 feature testing (until further notice)

How To Join

Right-click Tape to Tape in your Library
Select Properties
Go to Game Versions & Betas
Enter the code: domingocassette and opt in (as seen below)

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Testing Branch Update Notes

Various general fixes
Goalie/AI tweaks, upgrades, re-balance & bug fixes
Changes to the bodychecking formula (simplified mostly)
Campaign Teams re-balancing
Overall difficulty tweaks
Default settings adjustments (Options Menu)

What's To Come - NO ETA

New Squads to test (soon)
New features (Meta progression, unlocks, etc.)
Difficulty 4
& more...

We truly appreciate the help, and we’re excited to uncover some upcoming content with you all. Happy testing! The Tape to Tape Team

Campaign 2.0 Patch #2 Hotfix #2

Hastansteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

198d ago

Jan 16th Hotfix #2 Build#9409 Important Please ensure that the build number shown in the top-right corner of the main menu is 9409 or above. If it differs, perform a clean uninstall and reinstall of the game. AI

Breakouts are slightly less aggressive, with defenders holding deeper positions
Man-to-man defensive pressure has been reduced, opening more offensive passing lanes to the defense
Defense joins the offense less often and plays more conservatively to avoid being caught out of position on turnovers
Tentative fix applied to prevent goaltenders from being unable to collect the puck underneath them after a save

General

Various buffs applied to benchwarmer players
Squad relics have received balance buffs
Kelly Jelly has re-joined the Speedy Squad
Sergei Lancelov has re-joined the Defense Squad
Rory McShaggy has re-joined the Basic Squad
Cam Amber has re-joined the Trio Squad
Trio & Defense Squad relic now earns +2 (from +1)

Steam Community Hub Feedback Thread

Discord Community Server

Jan 15th Hotfix #1

Reduced the accuracy of some opponent Campaign Team players across all difficulty levels
Fixed several cases where goaltenders could become stuck or end up out of position
Adjusted various goaltender stats
Rebalanced the checking formula, as body checking was harder than intended in some situations
Trio Squad – Reward selection is now offered to all 3 players instead of just 1
Increased Maurice Cassoulet’s Speed stat
Renamed difficulty levels to Rookie, Pro, and Veteran
Added stats and abilities to some Benchwarmer players

We are fully aware that the game is currently too difficult, especially on the lower difficulty levels, and we agree that it does not feel right in its current state. We are actively monitoring player feedback, run results, and internal statistics, and we are already pushing changes to bring the experience back in line with what these difficulty levels are meant to represent. Expect ongoing balance updates, with a strong focus on making the early and mid difficulties fair and enjoyable.

We know this is frustrating. We hear you, and we are committed to fixing it quickly.

Known Issues & Topics Actively Being Worked On:

Difficulty Balance (High Priority) Difficulty Levels 1 and 2 are currently overtuned compared to previous versions. These difficulty levels are being actively rebalanced and will be adjusted in upcoming updates.
Campaign Team Power Levels Some campaign teams and elite players are performing stronger than intended. Their attributes and behaviors are under review and will be adjusted where needed.
Squad Player Stat Adjustments Some recent rebalancing passes may have been too aggressive. We are reviewing squad player stats and will be restoring strength in areas where the game currently feels unfair.
Performance Issues on Portable Devices We are investigating performance drops and instability on handheld and portable hardware.
Inconsistent AI or Goaltender Behavior Some AI and goalie behaviors can feel inconsistent or unreliable. Several fixes are already live, with more targeted improvements coming. Clips shared on Discord are extremely helpful for identifying edge cases.

Campaign 2.0 Patch #2 Hotfix #1

jnicsteam_community_announcementspatchnotes

198d ago

Reduced the accuracy of some opponent Campaign Team players across all difficulty levels
Fixed several cases where goaltenders could become stuck or end up out of position
Adjusted various goaltender stats
Rebalanced the checking formula, as body checking was harder than intended in some situations
Trio Squad – Reward selection is now offered to all 3 players instead of just 1
Increased Maurice Cassoulet’s Speed stat
Renamed difficulty levels to Rookie, Pro, and Veteran
Added stats and abilities to some Benchwarmer players

We know this is frustrating. We hear you, and we are committed to fixing it quickly.

Known Issues & Topics Actively Being Worked On:

Difficulty Balance (High Priority) Difficulty Levels 1 and 2 are currently overtuned compared to previous versions. These difficulty levels are being actively rebalanced and will be adjusted in upcoming updates.
Campaign Team Power Levels Some campaign teams and elite players are performing stronger than intended. Their attributes and behaviors are under review and will be adjusted where needed.
Squad Player Stat Adjustments Some recent rebalancing passes may have been too aggressive. We are reviewing squad player stats and will be restoring strength in areas where the game currently feels unfair.
Performance Issues on Portable Devices We are investigating performance drops and instability on handheld and portable hardware.
Inconsistent AI or Goaltender Behavior Some AI and goalie behaviors can feel inconsistent or unreliable. Several fixes are already live, with more targeted improvements coming. Clips shared on Discord are extremely helpful for identifying edge cases.

Steam Community Hub Feedback Thread

Discord Community Server

Game Update - Campaign 2.0 Beta Patch #2 & Developer News

Hastansteam_community_announcements

200d ago

Jan 16th Hotfix #2 Build#9409 Important Please ensure that the build number shown in the top-right corner of the main menu is 9409. If it differs, perform a clean uninstall and reinstall of the game. AI

Breakouts are slightly less aggressive, with defenders holding deeper positions
Man-to-man defensive pressure has been reduced, opening more offensive passing lanes to the defense
Defense joins the offense less often and plays more conservatively to avoid being caught out of position on turnovers
Tentative fix applied to prevent goaltenders from being unable to collect the puck underneath them after a save

General

Various buffs applied to benchwarmer players
Squad relics have received balance buffs
Kelly Jelly has re-joined the Speedy Squad
Sergei Lancelov has re-joined the Defense Squad
Rory McShaggy has re-joined the Basic Squad
Cam Amber has re-joined the Trio Squad
Trio & Defense Squad relic now earns +2 (from +1)

Steam Community Hub Feedback Thread

Discord Community Server

Jan 15th Hotfix #1

Reduced the accuracy of some opponent Campaign Team players across all difficulty levels
Fixed several cases where goaltenders could become stuck or end up out of position
Adjusted various goaltender stats
Rebalanced the checking formula, as body checking was harder than intended in some situations
Trio Squad – Reward selection is now offered to all 3 players instead of just 1
Increased Maurice Cassoulet’s Speed stat
Renamed difficulty levels to Rookie, Pro, and Veteran
Added stats and abilities to some Benchwarmer players

We know this is frustrating. We hear you, and we are committed to fixing it quickly.

Known Issues & Topics Actively Being Worked On:

Difficulty Balance (High Priority) Difficulty Levels 1 and 2 are currently overtuned compared to previous versions. These difficulty levels are being actively rebalanced and will be adjusted in upcoming updates.
Campaign Team Power Levels Some campaign teams and elite players are performing stronger than intended. Their attributes and behaviors are under review and will be adjusted where needed.
Squad Player Stat Adjustments Some recent rebalancing passes may have been too aggressive. We are reviewing squad player stats and will be restoring strength in areas where the game currently feels unfair.
Performance Issues on Portable Devices We are investigating performance drops and instability on handheld and portable hardware.
Inconsistent AI or Goaltender Behavior Some AI and goalie behaviors can feel inconsistent or unreliable. Several fixes are already live, with more targeted improvements coming. Clips shared on Discord are extremely helpful for identifying edge cases.

Hello everyone and Happy New Year 2026!

We’re excited to bring you another update to the Campaign 2.0 Beta Branch! Your feedback has been a huge help in shaping this update, and we’ll be sharing some interesting numbers and stats at the end of the update post. For now, here’s what you can expect in this patch: Developer Update & 2026 Plans
Gameplay Updates (AI, Goaltenders, UI/UX, Balance, Bug Fixes, etc.)
Campaign 2.0 – Global Player Statistics
Community Q&A
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2026 Plans

As we’re now in 2026, we can officially say that this year will be Tape to Tape’s launch year! While this milestone comes with a lot of work, we still plan to keep players updated as much as possible and may continue updating the Beta branch to support testing and feedback. However, we do not expect to add any new major content (such as squads or features) before the 1.0 launch. We want players to discover a wide range of new features all at once when the game officially releases. Most of the core content is now complete, and our focus has shifted to balancing and polishing the game before we’re ready to stamp Tape to Tape with its official release seal. Expect significant improvements and refinements across the UI, UX, visuals, and audio experience. Our team is hard at work ensuring that the additional content and features feel satisfying and support many different ways to play and beat the game. Our final major hurdle is console porting, which we’re actively working on. We’ll share more updates on that as soon as we can! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/306234b14266a150c7b9fca5af24b8038f062cfd.png IMPORTANT To trigger the game update, a full Steam restart may be required. Also, make sure to properly switch to the Beta branch by selecting the demo-0.2 branch in the Betas section of the game’s properties. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/ab7c3e1e61217d17e96e073e580c5e917b7ad476.png

Gameplay Updates

While some new content has been added to the game, most of the major work in this update focused on improvements to the AI and goaltenders. As always, we’ll continue monitoring feedback, and we encourage players to join our Discord community and share clips of any notable moments especially situations where goalies may feel unfair or where the AI could perform better. Please note that the following updates are not final and may change, be rebalanced, or be reworked as we gather feedback and data from players. The number of available squads will remain capped at four, with no additional unlocks planned before launch. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/32104260706dbb02de488f5f437d208403923238.png Gameplay

Minor squad rebalancing changes
Added another batch of new Relics and Power-ups
Rewards are now tracked to ensure Power-ups and Relics you haven’t seen yet are more likely to appear
Added new Chaos Event power-ups to the pool
The Prisonners are now an alternate Act 1 boss, replacing Hockey FC
Hockey FC is now an Act 2 Elite Team
Shooting Stars are now an Act 2 Elite Team
The Princess is now an Act 3 Elite Team
Injury system rebalanced – the Fragile mechanic is now more visible and manageable
Player selection algorithm improvements
Shot accuracy system overhaul – fewer shots miss wide; lower-accuracy shots are more likely to result in easy saves, while high-accuracy shots hit target zones more often and with greater precision
Point Sniper – Shot Power bonus replaced with a chance to trigger a critical shot
Player skating improvements – better steering, turning, and responsiveness to micro-movements
Reworked Magnet power-up functionality, as it could previously disrupt plays or potential goals
Adjustments to the Grapple power-up
Mjolnir hammer throw speed reduced
Mega Rebound bounciness reduced
Mega Lob power-up improvements
Increased cooldowns on multiple abilities for balance
Relic Freezer can no longer freeze cursed relics
Campaign – slightly easier to maintain puck control when staggered on Expert difficulty
The option to change lines during a period has been removed; lines can now only be changed between periods
Play Now – goalies are slightly harder on all difficulties
Play Now – the following teams have been reworked with new relics and power-ups: Montreal, Detroit, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Boston. We’d love feedback on balance, as we’ll be updating the remaining teams with small identities to make Play Now teams more fun and distinctive.

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AI & Goaltenders Updates

A lot of the feedback has been about the AI and goaltenders, and we hear you. We’re actively working on fixes, reworking formulas, and testing improvements but nothing is ever perfect. We strongly encourage players to share feedback, clips, or screenshots whenever something feels unfair or could be improved. This helps us better understand specific situations and address them when needed. Elite campaign teams now use new AI behaviors inspired by real hockey strategies, such as crash-the-net pressure, tight protect-the-net defense, or aggressive man-to-man coverage. These are not full realistic simulations. The game is fast, chaotic, and exaggerated by design, and the AI operates within those constraints. These strategies come with deliberate strengths and weaknesses. Some behaviors are intentionally simplified or exploitable by design, allowing elite teams to feel distinct while still giving players room to adapt and punish mistakes. For now, these strategy-driven AIs are exclusive to certain campaign opponents. Applying them to player-controlled teams would require significant additional design, technical work, and balancing, and is something we may explore in the future but not in the short term. AI Changes

Campaign teams now feature different playstyles (man-to-man coverage, aggressive crash-the-net, defensive protect-the-net, etc.)
Defensemen now return to defensive positions more reliably
Breakouts – AI now uses multiple strategies when transitioning to offense
Pass reception improvements – AI positions more effectively to receive passes in all zones
Puck pursuit improvements – more aggressive and intelligent puck-chasing behavior
Improved defensive play and formations when playing with or against 3–4 player teams
When stickless, AI now prioritizes picking up a stick – fixed cases where AI failed to retrieve dropped sticks
Various minor AI adjustments

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Complete goalie save formula overhaul – positioning, puck tracking, shot calculation, rebound control and recovery, follow-ups, animations, and bug fixes
Goalie skill stats rebalanced
Skater prediction algorithm improved (affecting goalie positioning)
Goalies now cover the puck more often; harder shots have a higher chance of producing rebounds
Desperate saves (dives, pad-stackers) can now trigger on low save-chance shots
Improved performance while enraged
Fixed edge cases where goalies failed to pick up the puck
Campaign – opponent goalie difficulty now scales by act (stronger in Acts 2 and 3)
Goalie Throwstick animation speed increased; projectile speed reduced for balance and timing is more randomized

System Updates

UI & UIX – new screens, transitions, visuals, and more (many elements still WIP)
Tiebreaker / Shootout options removed – now selectable directly in Play Now only
Anthems can now be reliably skipped
Added and fixed multiple VFX for power-ups and status effects
Area-of-effect abilities now display a visual radius
Animation rework – shooting, passing, backhand shots, knockouts, stick throws, and more
Puck customization with home team logos and colors
New stick skins added to match certain power-ups (Safe Bounce, Rebound Magnet)
New SFX and improvements to existing sounds
Improved controller assignment and fixes for Steam Remote Play and Local Co-Op
Render scale option added to graphics settings
Player name indicator toggle added
Various graphics quality improvements
Various replay system improvements

Community Q&A

Hockey FC Boss: Petition to remove this boss

Are we going to get new squads to unlock?

What happens to achievements and progression from Early Access?

The AI cheats and there’s a lot of rubber-banding.

Additional modes and features?

Fights?

Online?

Campaign 2.0 Stats

Here are some stats since the launch of the Campaign 2.0 Beta! Before we dive into the bigger breakdown, here are a few highlights: Total games played: 595,705 Overall win rate: 88.0% Total shots taken: 6,115,664 Most goals scored against the Golfers: 71 (71–1 win) Most shots in a single game: 113 (113–39) And finally, a special shoutout to one particularly wild game against Hockey FC... the final score was a 24–19 win! ACT 1 – Clear Rate: 65.3% RankTeam NameW–L RecordGamesWin %Type 1Spartans (Optional)104646–486610951295.6%Elite 2Meatballs40917–45174543490.1%Elite 3The Officials30927–41423506988.2%Boss 4Greasy Lettuce39850–54794532987.9%Elite 5Top Cheese38978–66214559985.5%Elite 6Hockey FC29927–51543508185.3%Boss 7Calaveras37922–75104543283.5%Elite ACT 2 – Clear Rate: 60.9% RankTeam NameW–L RecordGamesWin %Type 1Crusaders23301–34922679387.0%Elite 2Cup Cultists34165–56333979885.8%Boss 3Prisoners21746–40012574784.5%Elite 4Mountaineers22117–42852640283.8%Elite 5Princess21509–47902629981.8%Elite ACT 3 – Clear Rate: 65.5% RankTeam NameW–L RecordGamesWin %Type 1Tycoons19279–15692084892.5%Elite 2Shooting Stars18084–19151999990.4%Elite 3Team Canada19073–28432191687.0%Elite 4Golfers21133–49822611580.9%Boss General Manager Picks ChoicePick RateTimes ChosenTimes Appeared Bear Grohl71.8%49656912 Gawain Guretski70.2%48416893 Clarabelle Boogins67.9%46186804 Brad Bird66.2%46236982 Cam Amber62.0%35905787 Rory McShaggy58.6%27234648 Ryan Pepito55.7%38916982 Prince Tristan Arthur XIV53.6%37226940 Joan Ozark52.2%35886868 Chloe Crockett49.3%34406976 Nigel Flincher48.7%33636911 Kent Levaylapuck48.3%33346900 Zinedine Zidanejad48.3%33106854 Sergei Lancelov47.6%21924601 Clive Chickensneeze47.6%27345740 Clementine McShaggy45.8%31456871 Kelly Jelly40.1%22735664 Gedeon Lamoustache39.7%27566944 Calvin Dord38.5%26386855 Willie Brie36.4%24776801 Jimothy Bowel32.1%21896810 Buck Wurst31.6%22136994 Ozzie Oioioi26.3%18627073 Power-ups Pick Rates Powerup NamePick RateTimes ChosenTimes Offered Excalibur Sword69.7%1141916388 Flawless Feeder65.2%1076916523 Spike Armor64.4%729311325 Inflated Ego63.6%1073516867 Target Practice59.2%979216553 Power Transfer58.9%969316446 Impervious On Pass57.7%953816528 Fast Hand56.6%925916368 Xray Shot56.5%932516492 Curveball55.6%915716460 Canon Arm54.8%903916498 Bonecrusher53.2%865616262 Momentum52.4%864116481 Built Different51.4%578611253 Rebound Magnet50.6%829116382 Playmaker50.4%821016301 Bullet Train49.7%813416367 Lightning Rod49.2%798716248 Growing Anger48.5%791016293 Bouncy Mcbounce48.4%784316193 Blue Line Turbo48.1%796616561 Trick Shot48.1%778716195 Enrage On Shot47.7%770716144 Puckless Rocket47.1%747915869 Number Chaser46.9%759216186 Puck Rocket46.9%750716018 Destroyer Shot46.2%752016274 Fast Shoulder46.0%735516003 En Garde45.0%727416158 Point Sniper44.7%723616172 Puck Hunter44.5%726116329 Breakaway Boost44.3%732216512 Tong43.1%697516171 Sonic Pass42.9%683415922 Bodycheck Aoe40.4%653716184 Charge Shot39.6%642716218 Avenge Me39.5%633116042 Offensive Bodycheck39.4%640816258 Velcro38.9%621215966 Reverse Windup38.3%618916156 Try Hard37.7%605216037 Deadzone37.3%596615998 Defensive Deflect36.5%583115955 Assist Domino35.8%583516284 Springboard35.8%574616042 Sonic Slap35.6%575416180 Windup35.5%560115777 Safe Bounce35.1%555015830 Silent Hero32.9%531216153 Zoomer32.7%528116141 Random Ability32.7%516415805 Hattrick32.1%527416407 Puck Puncher32.1%514916048 Slapshot Slowmo31.1%496115973 Heavy Helmet30.7%489615936 Always Rewarded29.8%472715888 Feed29.6%474115993 Enrage Pokecheck28.2%442315706 Triple Twig28.2%439715615 Pass Puncher28.1%447315896 Mega Deflect28.1%439815661 Kettle28.0%444315871 Hit Streak27.9%441615819 Dribbler27.9%443515891 Slugger27.8%438915789 Enrage26.6%418315724 Iron Helmet Galahad26.6%418615762 Retro Rocket26.5%411815514 Excalibur Armor26.0%410715791 Explosion Impact25.1%397915852 Sonic Interception24.9%394415852 Supersonic24.5%381615585 Gamewinner Bonus24.1%391116225 Benchwarmer21.6%340415743 Slowball21.0%327615567 Backward Turbo18.4%284415426 Wild Shot17.9%279215594 Propeller Helmet16.5%256915593 Shart Slap16.1%245815313 Slap Shart14.6%223315342 Twig Tax12.0%187415650 Relics Pick Rate Relic NamePick RateTimes ChosenTimes Offered Rubberband63.2%926714659 Random Upgrade62.5%1048116770 Fusilli61.8%877614212 Fossilized Star61.2%875114310 Double Reward60.2%1005516706 Jumbo Juice58.4%830214205 Red Marker56.6%802514181 Green Marker56.0%799814283 Oaky Timer54.3%26794932 Corn Dog54.3%800514742 Aromatic Timer54.1%27195026 Self Defense52.9%768714541 Holiest Grenade52.1%752014442 Express Delivery51.0%733314388 Critical Relic48.1%695314444 Brick Wall48.1%47219822 Practice Net46.8%789916881 Greasy Stick44.9%662414747 Polarized Glasses44.5%646514528 Shrink Serum Opponent44.4%749516894 Pitiless44.0%41389402 Crash Test Dummy40.4%691117090 Tied Homie40.3%429010641 Hot Cake40.1%587514660 Ink Bottle40.1%685317106 Can Of Worms40.0%582314544 Black Coffee40.0%678516963 Invisible Thread39.9%587114715 Lifeless Branch39.6%581114679 Blue Banana39.0%551014125 Mantis Shrimp38.8%568414641 Last Minute38.5%653216977 Fragile37.9%35839449 Sparkly Timer37.8%19885266 Nutjob37.7%36149594 Glass Stick36.5%536114682 Odd Fungus36.3%529114580 Briberee35.8%609317036 Voodoodoll35.8%525714703 Toothpick35.4%526414852 Snooze Alarm33.4%504415107 Third Period Warrior33.0%31849655 Oven Mitts32.1%482115023 Rare Berry31.9%462914514 Relic Freezer31.8%541917029 Stethoscope31.7%30049475 Pitiless Timer31.2%16315224 Bolt29.7%445414991 Whisk29.3%434014836 Electrolytes29.1%27979599 Briefcase29.0%427214732 Double Incision28.7%27889717 Yips27.9%416914955 Stopwatch26.7%25719623 Weighted Die26.7%394514783 Enrage On Post26.5%395014893 Whistle Of Time Timer26.4%13665172 Lost Fungus26.0%385114825 Laser Pointer25.9%25059673 Cushioned25.8%24979682 Rage Switch25.4%376814829 Tribal Mask V225.4%371714660 Revenge25.1%24639798 Bubble Wrap25.1%24229640 Mortar24.1%356914786 Silky Mitts24.0%357014859 Indecisive24.0%353414710 Greater Cooldown23.6%726930832 Shrimp Cocktail23.5%12275231 Cripple23.5%348614862 Lucky Molar23.4%349914936 Training Whistle23.3%347914924 Drawing Board23.0%345915041 Egg Shell Hands22.9%22219695 Backdraft21.6%312614445 Participation Trophy21.3%306114341 Wasabi Paste20.6%305214795 Short Fuse19.0%284814960 Dentist Drill17.5%17189798 Random Abilities17.5%296516990 Blood Bonus17.3%17129896 Shrimp Basket17.2%253914793 First Blood16.5%284717211 Macrocephalia16.4%281817133 Gurney16.2%243715044 Buzzer Beater Timer14.9%9576414 Halo14.0%211215058 Weak Shots13.4%231917291 Buzzer Beater13.4%145710890 Dry Noodle12.1%209817287 Hot Cold11.0%162614796 Shrink Serum9.0%134214923 Hope you enjoyed the stats! We will definitely share more in future posts! Looking forward to hearing your feedback on this new patch, see you soon! - The Tape To Tape Team {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/40874801191cb8cd39ce0a5443007c56d467ee97.gif

Game Update - Campaign 2.0 Public Beta Test

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296d ago

Beta Test Branch Change Log & Information

Update 10/18/25 Update on most asked questions, patch notes below:

Meta Progression A meta progression system is planned for the full release! For this Beta Test, though, we’re keeping the focus purely on the runs themselves.
Pucks & Blademaster Shop The puck currency and the Blademaster Shop will be discontinued to make room for a new progression system.
Visual Bugs / Stuttering / Crashes We’re actively fixing reported bugs and will release patches as soon as possible. Please keep reporting any issues!
World Map For now, you can cycle through the map using L1 + R1. A legend will be added to help display the controls and node names for easier navigation.
Line Changes Changing players mid-game will only take effect in the **next period**. While the ruling isn’t currently displayed, a proper UI will be added soon to make this clear in-game.
Squads, Power-Ups & Balancing We’re closely monitoring your runs, power-up choices, and feedback. This Beta Test was designed to help us balance these features.
Shot Blocking Shot blocking has been temporarily removed. We still love the concept and plan to bring it back once it’s refined and more impactful.
Steam Achievements Achievements will be coming for the official release. Expect many new ones to satisfy all you completionists out there. They will replace the old ones.
Customization & Tournament Mode IMPORTANT: Customization and Tournament modes have been added back. Please note that there may still be several issues with these features. We recommend using them primarily to customize your team for the Campaign, as save files may become corrupted after the Beta Test.
Fights? Fights will be the last major feature added before the full release. The mechanics are mostly done, but they aren’t fully integrated into the game yet. Our development approach is highly iterative—we focus first on features that need a lot of testing and refinement because they influence many parts of the game. Since fighting has a smaller impact on overall gameplay systems, it makes sense for us to tackle it last. We want to make sure everything else is rock solid before bringing it in.

Patch Notes 10/18/25

Bugs & Fixes (Thanks for your help reporting those)
Typos, UI & Text fixes
Customization & Tournament mode re-added - Please read above important information
Added an additional squad: Basic Squad (Name TBD)
Miscellaneous game fixes and adjustments

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/306234b14266a150c7b9fca5af24b8038f062cfd.png It is with great excitement that we are officially opening the doors to the Beta Test version of Campaign 2.0! Here’s what this post covers:

Campaign 2.0 Beta explanation
Important information, goals, duration, and feedback process
How to play the Campaign 2.0 Beta

Campaign 2.0 Beta Explanation

Campaign 2.0 Beta is the major rework that will be part of Tape to Tape’s 1.0 launch (the official game release). After months of closed testing, we’re finally ready to let the public try a demo of the new campaign. What is in the Campaign 2.0 and how does it compare to the current game?:

A full rework of core systems, including major changes in and outside of matches (events, node structures, pathing, and progression)
Removal of the shop and puck currency system
Rework of the legacy Elite and Power-Up unlocking systems
Introduction of new Squads with unique playstyles to start your runs
New Elite Teams and Bosses
A wide variety of new Relics, Power-Ups, and Upgrades
Additional nodes across the world map & more pathing options
Introduction of injuries, Free Agents, and more control over your lineup and bench
Reworks of all the game’s core foundations (AI, Shooting, Skating, Bodychecking, Goalies, etc.)

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Important Information, Goals, Duration, Feedback process

Please remember that the features in this Beta Test are not final. We’ll continue to actively gather and implement your feedback to ensure we’re on the right track for the full launch of the new campaign. Please note that only the following modes are available in the Beta:

Campaign
Play Now

Other modes are not available at this time, as the focus is solely on testing the campaign, core gameplay mechanics, and new features. A total of three squads are available for this test:

Two unlocked at the start
One unlockable by beating the game once

More squads will be available when the full campaign launches. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/bd9d47d34de68870bda8d566b33fccbfc6b7ea6c.jpg At this time, there is no set duration for how long the Beta will remain open. We’ll continue to address bugs and any issues that prevent progression as they arise. As for additional content, we’re still evaluating our next steps. We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any changes or additions through future posts. Our main goal during this Beta is to gather as much information and feedback as possible about the following:

First Impressions
Squads system
New nodes, power-ups & the pathing system
How Campaign 2.0 compares to the current version

To share your feedback:

Steam Community Feedback Thread Tape To Tape Discord Note: We would truly appreciate it if feedback is shared through the channels above rather than in an official Steam review, as this is not the final state of the game. Your constructive criticism is incredibly valuable to us, and we’ll use it to keep improving the new Campaign! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/b52a3fb5b07f69e27c774e126cef4aa2d3147f93.jpg

How To Play The Campaign 2.0 Beta

In order to play, you may launch the current game and hit the CAMPAIGN 2.0 BETA TEST as shown on the picture. The game will then Exit and switch to a new branch and download the new content. You may hit the button again to be taken back to the current version of the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/7165d6455aa0dc26e60ce20863d2c31c9d94b5af.png If you have any questions, do not hesitate to leave a comment! Hope you enjoy this Beta Test! The Tape To Tape Team {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/40874801191cb8cd39ce0a5443007c56d467ee97.gif

Summer Developer Update

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403d ago

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Hey there! This is the Summer Developer Update!

Hope you guys are enjoying the summer season! In this post we will be providing a general update on the current development progress of the game, what's to come and our plans on our road to 1.0! Before we dive in, just a quick heads-up: everything you’re about to see is still a work in progress and subject to change. As for the next update no confirmed ETA just yet, but we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we have one. In the meantime, feel free to join our Discord to stay in the loop and chat with the dev team!

Here are the key topics covered in this post:

General Developer Update

Main game updates

Campaign Remake - Development Progression & Teasers

Roadmap & Plans

FAQ

Developer Update

Since the game’s last update, we’ve fully shifted our focus to developing the Campaign remake. While it’s a massive undertaking, we haven’t slowed down one bit. In fact, we’ve doubled down. We’re adding more content, new power-ups (A LOT.), tons of features, and a wave of updates to the AI, goalies, and much more. The reworked campaign is currently being tested by a small group of players, and we’re keeping a close eye on their feedback, tweaking, experimenting, and having a blast in the process. We’re gradually expanding the testing group and will continue doing so until we’re ready to open it up for everyone to try out. We do not have a set ETA until launch. If you are interested in becoming a tester, you can join our Discord!

Main game updates

As mentioned before, a lot of new content is being added to the game. Because of how extensive these changes are, we’ve decided to pause updates to the main game for now and fully focus our development efforts on the campaign rework. However, the Alpha version of the Campaign Rework will be available to all soon! The features we’re working on are all interconnected, and updating just one part of the game in isolation would be trickier and less efficient. Instead, we’re aiming to deliver one big update down the line, one that will not only overhaul the campaign but enhance the entire game experience.

Campaign Remake - Development Progression & Teasers

This campaign remake doesn’t just revamp the campaign, it transforms the entire game. With over 50 new power-ups added on top of the existing ones (some of which have been rebalanced or redesigned), chaos is guaranteed. Campaign 2.0 is a complete overhaul of the original campaign in Tape to Tape, with a ton of new features, power-ups, teams, and overall variety. Here's what you can expect:

A full rework of core systems, including major changes in and outside of matches (events, node structures, pathing, and progression)
Removal of the shop and puck currency system
Rework of the legacy Elite and Power-Up unlocking systems
Introduction of new Squads with unique playstyles to start your runs
More Elite Teams and Bosses
A wide variety of new Relics, Power-Ups, and Upgrades
Additional node types across the world map & more paths
Introduction of injuries, Free Agents, and more control over your lineup and bench

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Here's a breakdown of the changes coming in the Campaign Remake:

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Squads

Squads act as your starting loadout when beginning a new run. Think of them as pre-built squads, each designed around a distinct gameplay style or strategy. While they provide a unique foundation, your decisions throughout the run will shape how the team evolves and adapts. Completing a run with a Squad will unlock new ones, each offering fresh gameplay twists and challenges to explore. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/0f174fd041de587e78e7dd1056a5e5c34a60383e.png

Injuries, Bench & Player Management

Injuries are now a thing in Tape to Tape! From impaired vision affecting shot accuracy, to shoulder damage weakening bodychecks, hand injuries reducing shot power, or banged-up feet slowing your skaters down, injuring the opposition has never been more strategic (or satisfying.. right?). But be warned, when your players get hurt, you may need to find replacements until they’re back in shape. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/72ff23ba816ec057374c1142ec0427bb245b18bb.png Even if a player isn’t injured, you might still want to swap them out. Whether it’s to strengthen your long-term roster or to capitalize on a short-term powerhouse who brings a burst of elite performance for just a few games. That said, landing on an Injury node to patch up one of your own can still be a game-changer! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/1c91ec57c6f9191c46679d6b240a4494d7f59572.gif Rotating your bench between games can also be a smart move, especially when you need specific attributes to counter the strengths of upcoming opponents. Strategic substitutions could be the key to victory! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/3062be75c2ca8a380e442a83b819fba5a58086e8.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/5b63bad6bbeb615752a4e71bfcd0b0bb36aceec7.png

New Nodes

So long, Event Node and say hello to a whole new set of nodes on your path to glory! The world map has also been reworked, now featuring multiple path options that give you more meaningful choices as you progress! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/1f1ee7bafabc9d796256b6930ff298a8e9cc19d2.jpgWIP World Map Here are some of the new nodes you will encounter (more information to follow when the update drops.): Blademaster {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/f9a789565919074a913b08a318d4a8db49c63b70.png Coach's Corner {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/19fba0401f97873b28233f127b6fef667353ced0.png Infirmary {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/8f3201f7aeffd925a9b0ddfd0340b9c043c9179e.png General Manager {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/57c49bb6f69d727250877f34de78c4e2cb5708b6.png Training Center {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/78e0e3e75002f1cf33384dd290c06f32fc22a538.png Fan #1 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/6cb4c9ce142a84684107e8ac59dab9d7208dbc2d.png Chaos {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/843df6658153e5f722a104e075a698adeabc60dc.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/a7e16cfa1d60678a50e09b36af6db7375751a3da.png

New Power-ups

With all the new stuff being added, of course power-ups are part of the package! We’ve been working on over 50 new power-ups (and we're not done yet.), along with reworks and balance changes to the existing ones. Finding fun and creative power-up synergies has always been one of our goals with Tape to Tape, and we’re super excited to see how the new additions will open up even more ways to play! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/489202660ae6445bf2a9e3bf5914bcdf3c057bbc.gif A little mix of farts and shots? Why not. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/5ac131412bc677a5cc977a9fb7066bb212e9fa0f.jpg While some of the new power-ups are more on the fun and goofy side, they still serve a purpose and can come in handy. Others, though, might be a bit rarer but they’ll pack a much bigger punch when it comes to impact and rewards! We haven't forgotten about goalies, they are getting their fair share of power-ups too! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/359ab5ecbd3f37310146dc3aa3c32b702c2ba82f.gif

Roadmap & Plans

This time, we won’t be including our usual roadmap preview. That’s because we’re working on many interconnected features at once, making it harder to lay out a clear timeline or order of what's coming next. Instead, moving forward, we'll share teasers of what’s actually coming in the next patches. This approach should help reduce confusion and set clearer expectations. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/35621adcb18f58b09deaab5f8111b5197467aa38.gif This new power-up ties into an upcoming Elite Team. Can you guess what the power-up is and which team it's for?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the next update? A: No ETA at this time. Join our Discord to stay in touch with the team! Q: Can I test the new campaign? A: You sure can. Once we open applications on Discord, you’ll be able to apply! Q: Is Online coming? A: Nope. Online is not planned for Tape to Tape at this time due to the game’s structure. In short, it would require a complete rebuild from the ground up to work properly online. However, Steam Remote Play is still an option to play with your friends! Q: Are there more customization options in the works? A: Yes! Lots of new stuff is coming down the line. Q: Franchise mode? Extra modes? A: No Franchise mode planned for Tape to Tape. That said, we might add extra modes much later after the official release. Q: Is Butcher going to get better? A: We're cooking up goalie power-ups as we speak. He’s on the right path. Don’t worry. Got more questions? Post them below and we’ll be happy to answer!

That’s all for now!

We hope you enjoyed this Summer Development Update. We’re incredibly excited to share more of the campaign remake, and even more excited to get more people involved in testing! As always, thank you for your continued support and passion for the game. Stay tuned! The Tape To Tape Team {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/40874801191cb8cd39ce0a5443007c56d467ee97.gif

PATCH NOTES 0.1.17

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540d ago

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Here are the key topics covered in this patch:

Gameplay updates

We need your help!

Roguelite Campaign 2.0 Open Testing

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General

Improvements made to the AI in the defensive zone Changes were made to AI positioning and puck pursuit in various situations. This should also help reduce occasional clutter in front of the net

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The Disco Team should show more in the rotation of Act 3 Elite Teams

Goalies

Goalies will now butterfly slide more often to get in position for rebounds

Updated Goalie pads and mitts colors for the following : Calaveras, Cheese, Lettuce, Golfers

Hockey FC

Both teams will now play stickless, kick that ball! (the football... the soccer ball... sigh)

Removed the wall of players in front of the net

Increased the net size The wall felt like it created too much clutter, was too easy to bypass, and restricted valuable shooting space. The Hockey FC team may receive another round of updates in the future. We’d love to hear your ideas on how to improve the foothockey experience!

Crusaders

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Fixed major issue that guaranteed goals at extremely steep angles Yep! We're sorry to say that this bug has been around for a little while. This fix should help reduce some of the soft goals that goalies would normally allow. Apologies for any broken controllers, keyboards, other hardware...

Fixed Keybind UI navigation with controller/keyboard

Player sprite updates and corrections

Several minor animation corrections

Fixed a bug where players would have bright red arms and a glitched logo when using the Spiked Armor power-up

Fixed some of the aura's VFX

Fixed a bug where the raining meatballs would become gigantic (YUGE) after a player scored a hat trick This isn't Photoshopped...{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/84a25392406d31bcff6525e3d13a0221670d5dab.jpg{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/a7f368657e241551a9caca270e8e7a7b22c9ed29.png

Fixed an issue where some matches in tournament series were not being recorded

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Fixed an issue where team colors were not saving properly

Fixed a bug where the game would crash in the Team Editor after replacing a team's pre-built skater with a custom skater

In Other News...

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/56d7bdd0aa76cdfa3a7ed7d9d97e6c7d52f511cd.png Well, first little spoiler: There will be Free Agents in Campaign 2.0. With that said, we need you to give us your best name ideas! Here are the instructions and restrictions:

Has to be related to Hockey (can be a mix of Hockey and Golf/Soccer. MAY accept a mix of hockey and other sports.)

Can be somewhat PG. Racism, homophobia, or discrimination will not be tolerated

Must be posted in the comments of these patch notes Looking forward to having a good laugh reading the names! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/f07ef9466bb732cb6dee5e7628f1794b54ba28de.png We are happy to announce that we are getting very close to a playable Alpha Version of Campaign 2.0! This time, however, it will not require you to join our Discord to become a tester. We will simply make an experimental testing branch available to all directly on Steam. Your feedback has always been impactful on the development of Tape to Tape, and it will be essential as we rework the Campaign. While the main game’s updates may be smaller for some time, we will keep updating the testing branch and adding new content regularly. More information to come in the NEXT PATCH. We are very excited for you to give it a try and share your feedback and ideas! Here's a couple of new nodes you will be encountering during your runs! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/58390ec6a60a85e54cec9ef5dd00f9ba40916c04.png

Roadmap Update & Teasers

While some progress has been made on a few parts of the Roadmap, most of the focus was on the Campaign 2.0. However, we did progress on...

Fighting

Originally, we took a very "vanilla" approach to fights, but then we realized... farts could be a lethal weapon once the gloves come off. With that said, expect more power-ups to gain a lot more potential, now that they can be used against your dance partner! We're getting closer to a testable version of the fights as we continue to bring more of our ideas to life. Expect chaos. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/056cc3e5edc15aa4d5b617fcdccf05c0138cb87f.png

A new challenger approaches...

One thing's for sure: we're not done adding new teams to the game! We have plenty of prototypes in the works, and some are already getting their artwork done as we speak. This upcoming team? Definitely a sellout! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/b970a260b6a945d521480263fc22a327c19d2c30.png We hope you're excited for the next patch, which will kick off the experimental branch testing phase! As always, we truly appreciate your feedback. Feel free to join our Discord community to chat with us! See you soon! - The Tape To Tape Team {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/40874801191cb8cd39ce0a5443007c56d467ee97.gif

GAME UPDATE - PATCH NOTES 0.1.16

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589d ago

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Patch Notes 0.1.16

Patch 0.1.16 introduces a complete UI overhaul along with a variety of additions, gameplay improvements, and system enhancements. We will also go over the progression of the roadmap going into 2025 right away!

Roadmap

As pleased as we are with the current progression on the roadmap, we’re incredibly excited about what’s on the horizon! We’re aiming to release an alpha version of the Roguelite Campaign 2.0 to our Beta Testers in early 2025. While this will still be a significant work-in-progress, we’ll make sure to incorporate all your feedback as we refine it further. We know we’ve been teasing it for a while, but soon we’ll finally be able to share it with our beloved testers! If you haven’t already, be sure to join our Discord to get involved and test out all the exciting upcoming features! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/ca62a02ae0c7aaac83edb345cc30616b4a89ff1c.png

UI Rework

As we continue developing the 2.0 version of the campaign, the UI overhaul was a much-needed update. Being able to see your power-ups on each players during a game was a highly requested feature. It was designed with your feedback in mind, and we still need your input! Let us know what you think about it!

The following are toggle-able options in the Settings Menu:

You may now see the team's artefacts and the power-ups of the player currently in control of the puck! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/a324ddd5a0de9270093e162c1eee9963ab58efe0.png

Skaters can now display their active power-ups above their heads! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/8b89715aab0f236058a9e9a6dfd097b2895c3b44.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/c601c1c231af1149ceedb1f60847a39ebc575b5c.png

Team Customization now features the newly revamped UI

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New UI Animations for Tournament Menu {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/1158ee5a0339f538c5a88d0efea673d9f1ff3493.png

Improvements to pass direction calculation and pass reception
Enhanced goalie rebound mechanics
Goalies will butterfly more frequently during breakaways
Adjusted checking formula: vulnerability and size differences no longer always guarantee a successful hit
AI now occasionally misses their body checks
Removed the "Swap to Goalie" function. Players can only control the goalie when position-locked or if the goalie has possession of the puck

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Fixed an issue where you'd lose control of a position-locked goalie at the end of a period
Setting a locked position away from the skater with the puck no longer incorrectly shows your player color above them
Fixed an issue with goal replays
Tentative fix for one-timer sound sometimes playing too soon
Fixed an issue with animation mixing during faceoffs

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New Camera Settings: Alternating, Always Up, Always Down

Underlying changes to how sprites are split up, which will pave the way for even more customization options in the future! Stay tuned for exciting new features down the line. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/120d5342fcc963889d35e6af0cfd33766952319f.png

Final Notes

And that wraps up our final Patch Notes of 2024! There’s so much ahead in 2025, and we’re buzzing with excitement about what’s to come. A huge thank you to everyone for your continued love and support. We absolutely love reading your reviews and feedback and interacting with our amazing community. From all of us here at Excellent Rectangle, we want to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! The Tape to Tape Team {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/80f065557be7487fe32fdd5932d51bc447913c75.png

GAME UPDATE - PATCH NOTES 0.1.15

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664d ago

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Patch Notes 0.1.15

Please note that all the features below are not final. Your feedback is always appreciated to help us continue improving every aspect of the game!

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The Shooting Stars are taking over Act 3!

Shooting Stars

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The Tournament Mode is FINALLY here!

play, simulate, or spectate

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New Power-Ups & Relics

Patch 0.1.15 brings a ton of new Power-ups and Relics to the game! Here's a breakdown of the latest additions:

(all variable numbers are subject to change based on feedback)

The Original Glove - Checking bonuses are doubled {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/b5a217aa76a5be241dc9de649ffc320f21d93f4c.png

The Original Skates - Speed bonuses are doubled {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/eccd6b03759505029f2fd46d83ec7c626ed9bfce.png

The Original Puck - Shot Power bonuses are doubled {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/dde8b0288ba63e7d805e124346a955df1b4b059a.png

The Original Stick - Shot Accuracy bonuses are doubled {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/d955205475d4b251674b5bd6aa5827cb34e94f17.png

Wind Up - Unleash a shockwave that pushes opponents away when winding up for a slapshot{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/622e08418d65542c432e718cf620431ad779a90f.png

Chexplosion - Bodychecking a player will knock other players in the vicinity {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/4005b3d80a187bd579f02f399e1cd60301e4a212.png

Hidden Ace - Your goals are worth an extra goal {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/2097f17674c31ea91436c6323a70fa6cd17587e8.png

Metallic Fury - Get enraged for 20 seconds when your shots hit a post {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/83bf84c915edd5153cd0f7decbca13a3f2db6bd0.png

Self-Defence - Gain +50 checking while in your own zone {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/95bb88e498c9501290c8bd44475379a8e99f6a21.png

Slap Chot 3000 - +30 shot power on one-timers, -30 shot power otherwise

Slap Chot 4000 - +30 shot power on slapshots, -30 shot power otherwise {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/839b9bcb819282622e85749d72920daf4fa196ec.png

The Squeezer - Shrink the opposing team (for 1 game) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/98d3943ac938cfca1d84781490af32fde54960cd.png

Glass Cannon - Gain +50 shot power. You have 33% chance of breaking your stick on each shot {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/80b235a8c2d04a8fdc1a259ac0b0788e6a134fa8.png

Pressure Cooker - Gain +40 OVR, lasting until the player scores a goal. Resets after each game {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/a0280bea6c003fe30fa223e774311a9984782e9d.png

Slapshart - Get propelled forward after shooting {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/e7b3c0fab4fab9aab1d58d7aafc6784369290c68.png

Buzzer Beater - Goals you score in the last minute of the game are worth 2 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/244d7e7b33b3d5876b80e10985ee451280c4de29.png

Wet Noodle - For each game, the first 5 shots of your opponents are 50% weaker {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/6a10c1c6e6b6cc34da3d087e3f58b2524850222d.png

Yeet - Shove players into the air {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/a6cd9aaa9c181de81a687606fa12eeaf09b2c78b.png

Breakaway Boost - Gain +50 OVR while on a breakaway {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/5570b61afb17a877b797fbb15921d2ca9a63b749.png

Spiked Armor - When hit, knock the opponent instead {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/9c30e84c289f1dffea11de403a5b3f68117690ec.png

Blue Line Boost - Get a speed burst when crossing the blue lines {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/b9b69026e6553c4cf7e74df0cff6817c47ec6303.png

Cripple - Opponents lose 1 OVR when knocked out {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/eec436f8c9654eb2de193283e0313ff037903f10.png

The Howitzer - Slapshots knock all the players in the puck's path {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/719f493cfdd0672f8d76097be2fe71c5d43daaad.png

Glass Stick - Opponents' sticks will shatter when they execute a slapshot {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/c5c8c1f15a50d0ed2ea6376faa5a65ebd7c0cde8.png

Heavy Helmet - -30 Speed +100 checking {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/83b0e679468df9a7ad6478f49518ff676267f47f.png

Propeller Helmet - Gain +40 speed -40 accuracy {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/091614888c4ac9c5623f66b4a36f571a6afb16bf.png

Lost Fungus - Picking up a loose puck propels your skaters forward {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/5f730936386bc9b5ced23993834cc243cbf22371.png

Mjolnir - Throw your stick and it automatically returns to your hand (Upgraded Tomahawk){STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/57087edc944167a4abd3a7387650ac2c1797b02a.png

Pitiless - Gain +5 OVR when winning by mercy {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/c47c063a45cd04232341f48ba8fbd74cecb8c9e1.png

Puck Rocket - +15 speed when you possess the puck {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/7db56351a10a7bc0d15630b4e2b9a5c147fac27b.png

Pass Puncher - When knocked out, pass the puck to the closest teammate {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/f4db4e5ab355d527802a1401a7978c24951dc4f1.png

Jump - Jump in the air, hold to go higher. Execute a jump shot when activated in the offensive zone {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/f04a630d7e28b581c4a51bee407047e9f8fd50fe.gif

New Events

new ones

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New Elite Team: Shooting Stars added as Act 3 Elites

Golfers Update

A puck on a golf turf wasn’t making much sense, so we’ve swapped it out for a golf ball instead!

Golfers’ ice will now change throughout the periods

Golfers' curved shot weakened {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/8ca832b39a9447ce29631a7b3e5e74fada18728a.gif

Bodychecking Update

Visual improvements & scaling impacts

Internal formula rescaled

Hard bodychecks send players flying both vertically and horizontally

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AI Changes

AI Interception threshold reduced on Expert Mode

Goalie AI in breakaways improved

Improvements on goalies on lob shots

Goalie are a bit weaker when in butterfly

Expert AI will finish their bodychecks

AI won't leave the offensive zone when the puck carrier is in the neutral zone

AI will wait a bit less before entering the offensive zone

AI improvement on puck reception in offense

Fixed an issue where the AI would never shoot on a breakaway

AI tweaks on both offense and defense

Power-ups & Relics

Headshot Redirect is now more consistent and accurate

Stick Throw is more accurate with the direction you are aiming and is faster. Collision and impact also improved.

Grappling Hook's speed increase

Dash improved

Point Sniper also increases shot power

Sonic Slap Increased radius

Improved propel power-ups more control over the steering when triggered

Rubber Idol now gives double attributes for both options at camp sites

Referee Rumble now gives a stackable +3 overall for each successful Referee knockout

Charge shot is more accurate and gains a rebound bouncer if charged for 3+ seconds Headshot Redirect {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/2e90a91d437610c5bfdbaf4eddeee50e40646715.gif

Small balancing changes for Play Now teams

Added cones for the first Spartans match, turning it into a 5v3

Shot accuracy slightly changed

Added more weight to the puck

Skating; New system with smoother and faster left-right turning

Visual Changes

Puck tipping & redirect effects added

Enraged power-up now has a fiery aura

Wildshot now shows the randomized shot stats

Bodycheck impact particles

Shooting stars: Rainbow glitter when spinning, ice "splash" and trail when jumping and landing & Tornado snow powder trail

New celebration and disappointed animation

Several animations corrected

Slightly changed the angle of the salute celebration

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Arena changes

Ice shader rework: more realistic look and better performance

Ice will be progressively damaged/scratched as time passes

Arena name and logos are more visually integrated with the ice

Arena names added for the 32 new teams, plus board colors for each

Support for arena boards trim color to match team color {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/c601c1c231af1149ceedb1f60847a39ebc575b5c.png

Create a player now has the new UI (WIP) integrated (Create a team will follow shortly) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/78ba0c1061ef4e3337dfb8d02398b8e059112218.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/f199ccde7f34b863d76c1a6718d7c9cca36ab477.png

Foundation work and changes done to prepare for the new UI System We are currently working on a completely new UI for the entire game, which we expect to be available very soon! Stay tuned!

Added blur to the end screen of shootout

Credits removed from End of Run and added to Settings Menu

Option added for always skip replay

Shooting Stars logo is now available in customization

New puck trail renderers

Various sounds added (Bodychecks & Power-ups) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/418b4e28ad7148ccc776ad09fa3618b83834abf2.png

Fixed a bug with ref being immune to bodychecks during tutorial

Fixed an issue where all goal horns were playing the Calaveras' horn

Fixed minor typo in Boilers Arena Name

Fixed an issue where you would be stuck in the pause menu after Alt+Tabbing during end of period

Fixed a bug where you would get stuck on the pause menu after locking a player position

Fixed a bug where the Headshot Redirect would knockdown your own player

Bodychecking a teammate no longer counts as a successful hit

Play now and shootout game settings are now cyclic and persistent

Fixed an issue where the Blademaster screen would appear before entering a game if the start button was mashed

Fixed a bug where the Early Access message would not disappear in some cases

Fixed an issue where the referee would wander during the shootout

Minor sound fixes As usual, here's the progress we've made on the roadmap! Console porting is going smoothly, with numerous improvements being made daily. Work on the new UI has officially begun, and the Create-a-Player feature has received its update, with Create-a-Team following shortly! Here's what is being worked on next:

Roguelite campaign 2.0
Complete UI/UX rework
More visual & sound add-ons for the new power-ups

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Special Thanks

Special thanks to Marypou for her incredible talent on the Power-ups and Relics artwork! You can find her at: https://www.twitch.tv/marypou & https://x.com/marypouart/ And of course, a huge shoutout to our amazing beta testers. Your valuable input and relentless testing are always appreciated! Thank you for helping us improve every step of the way.

Much love from the Tape to Tape Team!

GAME UPDATE - PATCH NOTES 0.1.14

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739d ago

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What's good, everyone! Here are the Patch Notes for 0.1.14!

a lot

But wait... there’s more!

Please note that all the features below are not final. Your feedback is always appreciated to help us continue improving every aspect of the game!

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The goalies' AI and physics have been improved in this patch with new animations, movements, and AI tweaks! We've received a lot of feedback lately regarding instances where goalies would allow frustrating goals, be out of position, or not behave properly. We're not giving up on you—here's what's new with goalies this patch!

Shot calculation, reaction, positioning, rebound, and recovery control reworked Goalies now have better reactions to all types of shots and will recover more effectively to rebounds based on where the puck lands
New goalie animations added, and existing animations polished New short blocker and glove saves added for when the puck is closer to the body in both standing and butterfly stances. Existing goalie animations have also been polished for better look and performance.{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/ad001484c3df2b8f4e6bdec392f106e9a6210854.gif
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New animations in butterfly state Goalies can now butterfly push side to side to better position themselves when the puck is closer. This also improves their effectiveness in handling rebounds and recovering from them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/b06433e576ccfc7aa972d2418f0883fa93692583.gif
Goalies will now fetch the puck in the corners if there is no pressure
Improved butterfly-to-standing animations for smoother transitions
Blocker saves now launch the puck into the air more frequently, with improved rebound redirection.
Puck handling animation improvements

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manual goalies

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Not all AI-controlled goalie saves are available at this time.

Now available in Campaign, Play Now & Shootout mode Switch to the goalie with LB+A (L1+X on PS controllers, R+Up Arrow on Keyboard). You will remain as the goalie until you press the combo again.
Controls are available for remapping in the Controls Customization menu under Options.
Available movement/saves at this timeLeft+Right Pad save, blocker & glove Left+Right pad to drop into Butterfly - release to stand back up

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Shootout Mode

Remember: Use backwards skating and puck flipping to your advantage!

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Improved AI on Defense There were many instances where the AI was mispositioned on defense, and this has been addressed. The AI will now spread out and position properly, creating different shot and play opportunities when entering the offensive zone. This feature is still in development, and we will monitor feedback to continue improving it.
Improved AI on Offense Previous updates encouraged the AI on offense to take more lower-quality shots, reducing automatic scoring on nearly every shot. While we’ve seen improvement, we’ve made additional tweaks to their shooting patterns, playmaking, and behaviors when entering the offensive zone. This feature is still in development, and we will continue to monitor feedback to keep improving it.
The Princesses The ultimate gatekeeper of Act 3 has received a small nerf. We understand they had an overwhelming set of tools to keep you from reaching the Golfers. With that said, Joan Ozark and Clementine McShaggy have had their abilities removed. But don't take anything for granted—you’re still one fart away from losing the game!
Added 32 new teams based on professional hockey league cities Due to popular demand, we've added our own humorous twist to the missing professional team logos and included them in the customizer for you to enjoy! Shoutout to our community member Lastlight for his original work creating the teams and players!{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/c4018a34d62c0b4aac6a0594c8f3f4e1aa19c759.png
New UI/effect for better puck visibility when it is occluded behind the boards
Camera improvements when following the puck
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Removed duplicate faces in the customizer
Added the following talents to Skater customization Defensive Deflect Divine Passes Iron Helmet Marauder Rebound Magnet
Customizer menus now sorted alphabetically
Added the 32 new logos in the customizer

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Fixed game resolution issues which were being triggered by alt-tabbing or pressing alt+enter
Added control rebinds for manual goalies

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Unlockable Characters no longer consist of yellow squares Or a collection of Pokemon badges...
Spamming Skip Replay no longer causes extra screen wipes on the next face-off
Goalies' faces no longer appear scrambled inside their helmets during certain animations
Fixed visual bugs with players' helmets
Fixed a bug where the player's logos would disappear on certain animations or transitions
Fixed a bug where you could not select a post-game reward
Fixed a bug causing intermittent game crashes after the national anthem when you have the Referee Rumble power-up
Fixed broken glass particles so they now collide with the floor instead of passing through it
Fixed a bug in practice mode where players could control the puck without possessing it

Finally, here is the updated roadmap to give you a glimpse of the progress we've made since the last update. Console porting is progressing well and we can't wait to show you more of the revamped roguelite campaign...starting with some brand new teams in the near future. Hope you guys enjoy! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/f16b61df0e3d937881ea02d395ce2066c2e21d3d.png

Much love from the Tape to Tape Team!

GAME UPDATE - PATCH NOTES 0.1.13

jnicsteam_community_announcements

831d ago

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Howdy everyone! Welcome to Patch 0.1.13!

There is a new boss in town! We’re thrilled to unveil Tape to Tape’s newest team: the Hockey FC. Freshly landed from their premier...or secondary league, it’s the greatest soccer has to offer: bigger nets, headers and a fair share of whiny players. Video production & editing: KUSHDee from the TTT Community

Wait, FC, as in Football Club?

As you reach the end of Act 1, prepare to face a new challenger: Leo Messier, Zinedine Zidanejad and their teammates will dribble past your players and unveil all their surprises:

Header Action: Picture one-timers...with more heads.
Scott Sterlington: The island’s premier goalkeeper will leap dive and kick balls striving for that elusive clean sheet.
The Wall: A dynamic human barricade that will change as the game progress. They are prepared to block your hardest shots…or so they believe…
Sensitive Players: Embracing a storied football tradition, Hockey FC will honor aficionados by vocalizing their grievances and lingering on the ice a tad too long after a hit.
Larger goals: We promise this won’t make it any easier.
Masterful dribbles: Hockey FC's strikers dazzle with their shifty footwork, making you second-guess those attempted bodychecks.
A soccer ball: It’s like a white inflated puck with some black spots....and it bounces.

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Gameplay

New alternate Act 1 Boss added: Hockey FC Now, you'll have a 50% chance of facing the new Hockey FC team instead of the Referees. This is part of our ongoing campaign rework process. Stay tuned for more alternate bosses and elite teams in the future! Additionally, as previously mentioned, some existing teams will receive reworks.
Improved pass reception and aiming We've increased the accuracy and reception of passes, which also improves pass interception accuracy on all difficulties.
AI Changes We've made adjustments to players' positioning in defense, dangling, and individual movement. The AI will now provide a better sense of challenge, especially at higher difficulty levels. Players will need to be more accurate when pokechecking and bodychecking, as opponents are now more evasive when in control of the puck.
Goalie behavior changes We've upgraded the goalie's AI to include a better recovery system, particularly after making the first save. Previously, goalies were too slow to recover, often resulting in goals scored in an open net with the goalie out of position. Additionally, goalies will now react more quickly and move deeper into their crease when facing shots above them.
AI will take more low-quality shots When we refer to low-quality shots, it means that the AI will attempt more shots regardless of the angle or position in the offensive zone, instead of consistently scoring with perfect shots. This change aims to create a better balance in gameplay, allowing both teams to have opportunities to score and providing a more realistic experience. Players may feel frustrated if their goalie doesn't get a chance to make saves before letting in goals...OR NOT...OKAY?!?
Pokechecking improvements Pokecheck now has a higher range on Expert difficulty. We've adjusted the puck behavior to ensure it stays closer to the players instead of flipping too high in the air. This change prevents interruptions in the flow of play and reduces the chances of an ineffective pokecheck, as the opposing player would instantly regain control.
Player staggering changes Added a dynamic staggering system based on the bodychecking formula. When a player is bodychecked, the duration of their staggering state will vary based on the impact of the hit. For example, if a player with a low bodychecking stat bodychecks your player with a higher bodycheck stat at a slow speed, it may not cause a knockdown, and your staggering state will be shorter compared to a player with higher velocity and bodychecking stat.
Improved smoothness on player turning and idlingWhile this change may be more noticeable to experienced players, it will also contribute to the introduction of the future shootout mode.
In-between play stops jingles and more goal horns added There are many more on the way as we felt that the current ones were too repetitive!
Added various sound effects to small events (ie: broken stick)
Headshot redirect aiming and animation improvements
Improved accuracy with the Yo-yo ability
Small changes to the drop puck control (Should feel more responsive and accurate on the direction you want to lift the puck)
Minor gameplay fixes when player locked
AI puck batting improvements

System

Controller keybinds remapping is now available It's finally here! We sincerely thank you all for your patience (especially you keyboard players). While the UI is still a work in progress, it is now fully functional. Don't hesitate to report any issues on our Discord or Community Hub!
Controller connect/disconnect notifications
After connecting a controller, pressing any buttons will activate it
Fixed an issue with controllers disconnecting when you tab out of the game
Holding up and down during the team selection screen will automatically flip through the teams instead of repeatedly pressing the keys

Bugs & Fixes

Sprite fixes and improvements
AIs will now stop passing toward their net
Fixed missing number of the Princess goalie
Fixed an issue where you could not select a power-up in the reward screen
Fixed issues with using mouse on in-game menu
Fixed a bug where controls were defaulting to keyboard player for practice mode
Fixed helmets offsets on goal scored banners
Fixed a bug were team logos were flipped for lefty players in the campaign elite selection screen
Fixed bug that had you stuck in passing phase of tutorial
You are no longer able to break your stick during the tutorial (Shoutout to a player report that gave us a good laugh, we are so sorry!!!!)

What's being worked on

Balancing the Hockey FC based on the feecback of the community
Shootout mode
Manual goalie mode
New Elite team to enter the testing phase shortly
Visuals for the third new team
Tentative improvement on block shot / block pass mechanic
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Future Patches & Content Roadmap

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/d64ff0ea57c7a6b771583743569ebed6599cd24d.png If you have any questions or would like to discuss about the roadmap with the team, we invite you to post on our community hub or Discord! All updates will undergo beta testing by our group of testers. If you're interested in testing future beta builds, make sure to sign-up on our discord! Hope you guys enjoy!

The Tape to Tape Team

GAME UPDATE - PATCH NOTES 0.1.12

Hastansteam_community_announcements

867d ago

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Howdy everyone! Welcome to Patch 0.1.12!

It's about time we got the arena going with the animated crowd! Not only that, but we finally get to add our beautiful Kickstarter Backers in the stands too! For information regarding the upcoming Content Roadmap & PAX East 2024, scroll at the bottom!

Animated Crowd

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Stands will progressively fill up as you advance through the campaign acts (Our Kickstarter Backers will be there cheering for y'all, no matter what!)
The crowd will cheer with varying intensity depending on the game events (goals, bodychecks, puck hitting the post...)
Coaches will become progressively angrier if their team is losing, especially during the last minute of the match. They will also react if you bodycheck someone near them!

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Gameplay/Bug Fix Changes

Custom Team colors and logos are now available to use in campaign runs!{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/34d1e429afa6857dd0de89d232d9fec37f63b9cc.png Navigate to the Team Customization menu and choose the option located at the bottom right. Make sure to have both your Home and Away jerseys set as both shirts may be used during a run should you have colors that are too similar to your opponent's
Customization Menu - Increased scrolling speed in the lists of custom players and teams
Changes to the skating speed formula to enhance gameplay and visual immersion - As a result, the skating animation now more accurately reflects each player's actual skating speed
Campaign - Game win animation updated to a faster and smoother transition Part of the campaign rework will also include various changes to transitions in the game to reduce any long stretches of animations
Minor changes to shot aim formula
Fixed some animation glitches during replays
Fixed hand salute celebration animation
Fixed a bug that caused team logos to appear flipped in the team selection screen
Fixed a visual issue with the goal scored banners
Fixed a bug where video options would reset to default values between game launches
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Game Settings

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The following gameplay options have been added: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/a8b095a8bdae30cde6127f978517edc2b6595d5d.png If you have any more quality of life suggestions, do not hesitate to join our Discord and let us know about it!

Speedrun Challenge

The challenge has come to an end and it is now time to crown the winners! Massive thanks to all the runners, it's been a great pleasure to watch you guys find all the best ways to score goals as fast as possible! We will for sure host more contests in the future! Special thanks to Cavecavecave for all the help and run verification!

Casual mode Winners

Standard mode Winner

Expert mode Winner

Special participation raffle Winners

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In Other News

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/63d656cf94ef26b3e3a6eeb11e7a3e66dda8bebf.png This week from March 21st to 24th, Null Games will have it's own booth at Pax East in Boston, MA ! If you are attending, make sure to stop by Booth #15104! Tape to Tape and other amazing games will be showcased and available to play! This is your best chance to come and challenge one of the TTT crew members to a game live in person!

Future Patches & Content Roadmap

The Tape to Tape Team

Speedrun Challenge - Win Prizes!

Hastansteam_community_announcements

914d ago

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/0eb0700e554833fe558f7974bedd76cf27acbfd5.png While we are working hard on the next patch, we figured that we should host a speedrun tournament for the duration of the month of February! For a quick update regarding the game, scroll down to "In other news" If you have not seen a Tape to Tape speedrun before, here's one of our speedrunners that ran live at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024! Starting Today, February 1st until February 29th, we invite you to participate in the seeded speedrun challenge! What's a seeded run? A seeded run means that we have a pre-set path offering you the best possible RNG in order to beat the game as fast as possible (more information on the path below)!

Rules & Info

The runs must be played on the Speedrun Branch (guide below)
Submissions must be recorded entirely in a single-segment video, which will be reviewed by the board before being published on the leaderboards.
For all runs, the video must include pressing "Start" on the campaign menu and showing the difficulty. (See prize pool below to see prizes per difficulty)
The timer starts when clicking "Start" within the campaign menu and ends once "Win" is shown on the screen after beating the Golfers.
Runs must be submitted on our speedrun.com page
We strongly encourage runners to join our Discord and advertise in our media section if they would like to promote their stream for run attempts. We will, for sure, come hang out on the stream to watch!

How to gain access to the Speedrun Branch

Right Click on Tape To Tape and hit Properties

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Head over to Betas and Select agdq - speedrun from the drop down

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Seeded Run pre-determined "RNG" path guide

Angus will have maximum stats by default
Only unlocked superstar is Cam Amber
Dash is the only unlocked ability
Remarkable Rock is the main suggested team artifact (First goal of the game counts for 2) Act 1
Campsite #1 - Shot Power boost is offered
Game #1 - Greasy Lettuce (Reward at random)
Event #1 - Rabid Angus will be offered
Game #2 - Meatballs (Reward at random)
Campsite #2 - Shot Power boost is offered
Boss #1 - Referees (Reward at random) Act 2
Cabin #1 - Electrolytes will be offered
Campsite #1 - Speed boost will be offered
Game #1 - Crusaders (Reward at random)
Campsite #2 - Shot accuracy boost will be offered
Game #2 - Princess (Reward at random)
Cabin #2 - Angus receives helmet and sword + En Garde talent offered
Campsite #3 - Shot power boost will be offered
Boss #2 - Cultists (Reward at random) Act 3
Campsite #1 - Speed boost will be offered
Game #1 - Disco (Reward at Random)
Campsite #2 - Shot accuracy will be offered
Game #2 - Mountaineers (Reward will include Whistle of Time)
Campsite #3 - Speed boost will be offered
Final Boss - Golfers

Prize Pool

Each winner will receive a t-shirt of a Tape to Tape Team of their choice
Copy of Tape To Tape to gift to a friend
Unique Discord Title
Extra prize to be determined

Top 3 best times on Casual Difficulty

Top 1 best time on Standard Difficulty

Top 1 best time on Expert Difficulty

Raffle for 3 runners that participated in the challenge and submitted a run

Stream Alert

To kickstart the challenge, we will be streaming live on Twitch Today February 1st at 8:00PM Eastern Time! We will be answering questions and we will try and get our time on that leaderboard!

In Other News

While we do not have any spoilers to share at this time, we would like to welcome to our community, many of you who grabbed the game during our Weekend Sale! We really appreciate the wave of feedback and suggestions that our new members have brought to the table. Know that many of those are already being discussed to be added to the game, if not coming soon in a future patch! As mentioned previously, our main focus will shift towards reworking the campaign entirely. Once we have a satisfying foundation to showcase, we will certainly make a news post about it! If you are interested in thoroughly testing the new campaign rework on a regular basis, make sure to join our Discord and get your Early Access Tester Role! We will need all the feedback possible!

Wishing you all the best of luck in our first Tape To Tape Community Event!

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GAME UPDATE - PATCH NOTES 0.1.11

Hastansteam_community_announcements

941d ago

Hey everyone! Happy New Year!

Patch 0.1.11 brings several changes to bodychecks, pokechecking, animations, and bug fixes! Scroll down for answers to frequently asked questions, what's next, and a teaser! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/93e6c6b6694b24178fedfb1e923a7308b4fd1205.png

Gameplay Changes

Pokechecking Reworks Pokechecking was a feature that felt non-existent for the longest time, primarily because there was no visual feedback. Now, when engaging in a stick-to-stick battle with the opposing puck carrier, an animation will trigger. Pokechecking proves to be a solid tool, especially when facing a larger opponent that you can't bodycheck. It's worth noting that the pokechecking range decreases with higher game difficulty, but it is now more accurate than before! Additionally, changes were made to the puck when a player is pokechecked. The puck will flip a little higher, making it easier for takeaways. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/8ba4fab3db299634db15ee22375fe3b2a8926968.gif
Bodychecking Formula Reworks Ever stacked up the absolute Terminator with over 100 bodychecking stat and still got staggered or knocked down by the smallest player going at 1MPH? Not anymore! We've tweaked the bodychecking formula to better determine when a player gets staggered or knocked down by a bodycheck. Remember, your skating speed before delivering a bodycheck is crucial. However, if a player has a significantly lower bodychecking stat than their opponent, different results may occur based on the skating speed before the hit. If the speed and checking stat of an opponent are weaker, chances are your Terminator won't even get staggered! On the flip side, a player with a heavy bodychecking stat AND speed will crush those smaller players!" It's a work in progress, and we'll certainly consider all feedback to make further adjustments!
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Turning and Shooting animations are now smoother Turning, pivoting to backward skating, and shooting animations are now more crisp, providing better overall feedback. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/56b19874c37e183f917fd650e9a89fffa0469b10.gif
Blockshot colliders increased
Greasy Lettuce & Golfers' goalies butterfly speed slightly nerfed
Minor AI changes

Bug Fixes

Fixed a bug where a one-timer pass would go much faster than expected
Fixed a bug where changing your players' positions (Line-up menu) while in-game would cause a bug in their positions during faceoffs
Fixed a bug where settings would not carry over after the next time the game is launched
Minor visual fixes to jerseys and helmets
Fixed a bug where Golfers' bench players would have no bodies
Tentative fix where the referee would not drop the puck on faceoffs

Known Issues

Customization feature may cause crashes and could be nonfunctional for Steam Deck users due to being manageable with keyboard and mouse only, we apologize for the inconvenience and will resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Minor visual bugs with players' numbers and names
Visual issue with celebrations (notably hand disappearing when doing the "Jagr salute")
Graphical issue with players' scoring banners wearing an extra helmet or misplaced helmet
Minor texture issues

What's Next!?

We have talked quite a bit about the Roguelite Campaign rework and that is our next step. This includes a lot of reworks and changes which includes:

Better progression system
Better gameplay loop
More Elite teams
Alternate Bosses (More information below)
Different ways to acquire power-ups & trainings
Ability to upgrade your goaltender throughout your runs (Goodbye bad Butcher)
MORE Power-ups
MORE Relics

And much more that we will cover in future posts! If you would like to be part of the testing team for the future updates and the campaign rework, make sure to JOIN OUR DISCORD! We currently have prototypes for four Elite and Boss teams that we're actively working on. We're excited to introduce a breath of fresh air to the existing pool of teams in the game! Speaking of alternate bosses, here's a preview of our first (and almost ready to ship) alternate boss!{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41250360/57f9ad702390219cf5e3fa598a6fdaee13ff891e.gif

FAQ (Discord & Community Hub)

Will we be able to use our own customized team for the campaign? It's very likely, as we love the idea of bringing your own squad for a challenge. This may be included in the campaign rework. Will there be more AI strategies (Defensive & Offensive) Absolutely! We're eager to expand the team archetypes you can build throughout your runs and delve deeper into AI behavior! Will there be more challenges other than first to score a goal against the Spartans? We are definitely exploring more variants of challenges that feel both challenging and rewarding. More game modes & Online? We would love to, but that is something we will look into after the campaign rework. We understand that it is heavily requested! Hope you guys enjoy!

Much love from the Tape to Tape Team

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