Warstride Challenges news & patch notes

Hey Striders!

A new update is now avaiable on every platform! You'll find the change list below. Happy speedrunning!

Patch Notes

All versions

• Various localisation issues fixed
• Various minor bug fixes

Console

• Addition of a setting to disable 180° U-Turn on L3 on the controller
• small perf improvement on forge special levels (30)

PC

• Addition of FSR 2.2 video setting
• Option to disable leaderboard auto switch when you beat a nemesis

Backend and Discord

• If the top 1 player scores a new world record, Captain Hook (Discord bot) should trigger even if no rank change
• Better display of console / assist / demo leaderboards on Captain Hook
• Fixed missing nemesis in bonus and BFL levels friends leaderboards

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Hi everyone,

Ludwig Dresh here, Co-creator at Dream Powered Games, the small studio behind the ultra-fast first-person shooter Warstride Challenges. Our game has been in Early Access for the past ten months and it has been great to share the challenges of making this speed racing dream come true with an amazing community of Striders by our side. We are now super thrilled to bring the v1.0 of the game now on Steam. We released a Launch Trailer which should give you a nice insight into the satisfying flow Warstride Challenges is all about: blasting hordes of demons at lightning speed, through increasingly intense time trials. Here's a bit about how we design a level in Warstride Challenges! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/f67b1f6c329de60632917f9cb3afb2a08e39ced6.png

Our level design principles

For each level, we first define a general theme, according to the weapons and the type of actions that will have to be performed to complete the level. These actions can involve shooting explosive urns, using slow-motion, engaging in melee combat, using the Stomp or the Grappling Hook. We also define the types of mechanism that come into play, such as shootable buttons and levers, as well as the traps. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/f47ada75c20dcc6403cb7a2499a36312373ba5f3.png We have a lot of levels and we need to make sure they all feel different. To make sure of that, we use a sheet that compiles all of these defining features for each level. It’s an efficient tool that allows us to check if each new level is different enough from the previous one to keep things interesting. It’s also very convenient to quickly see the player progression and which new weapons and powers are introduced in each level. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/86744f900730f33371d1c7951fbecc3e365d2dda.png Warstride Challenges’ level design approach is all about rushing forward and feeling like an unstoppable killing machine. The most important thing to keep in mind when designing a level is that it should be possible to go through it from A to Z without stopping. Aside from this consideration, the general flow of the level requires constant playtesting as we design, going back and forth to get a feel of what we are creating. That is really what will make all the difference. We first place the actions we want to start the level with (mostly enemies!), we then test it and ask ourselves: what is the boldest move we would like to perform next? Switching weapons to shred a guy into pieces with the shotgun? Taking a slider to boost our speed? Having a large drop and do a Stomp? And so on. This is, in my opinion, the best way to create levels that are sure to feel bombastic and utterly satisfying when we finally get to play them from start to end! Warstride Challenges is now available on Steam along with a free demo. We look forward to seeing you playing the awesome levels we designed and shared with the already vibrant community! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/?l=french

After a year of continuous improvements driven by community’s feedback, we’re delighted to finally release the v1.0 of Warstride Challenges on Steam! Our small team is more than thankful for your support! Now, get ready to blast demons in satisfying fast-paced one-minute massacres! Want to give it a try and test your skills? A free demo is available for both newcomers and challenge lovers on Steam. Discover this hectic fun with an explosive Launch Trailer and spectacular screenshots!

Race against the clock

In hellish challenges, blast hordes of demons at lightning speed with powerful abilities and weapons. Slow time to pull off impossible headshots, bunny hop to pick up speed, slide around corners and shred your enemies into pieces with destructive shockwaves! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/c39b6bb8c64d723fc3f53c9e9f1c954ff110c624.png

Become an FPS master

Easy to pick up, hard to master! Die and retry to chase the highest scores, and show the world you’re the greatest demon slayer. Run to overcome every challenge that comes your way. Whether you’re an eSports pro or a shooter beginner, you’ll progress to become an FPS master. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/7bf8364d703cb8ad025175effae9985c404d7d3c.png

Create, share and compete

Everyone can play a selection of levels created by the Steam community who designed the path, then choosed the enemies, obstacles and difficulty to create crazy trials in the Steam level editor on all platforms. Challenge yourself and other demon slayers, and race directly with the ghosts of anyone online in async mode - even your favorite streamers. Unleash your creativity! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/1d347d5da08f0196250eeb985e667bec4be55317.png Warstride Challenges is out now, with hordes of demons to blast frantically on PC with a free demo on Steam. Don’t miss the 25% launch discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hey Striders!!

To celebrate the upcoming release of Warstride Challenges, fourteen of your favourite content creators compete against each other for a shot at winning 10.000€ for charity, plus Twitch subs and a custom trophy🏆 The Warstride Challenges: Creator Showdown ends September 14. All participating creators earn points depending on their times on each map. The top creator at the end of the competition takes home the crown!👑 Track their progress through our leaderboard: https://bit.ly/3R5ulOW {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/b94c25cf33cd85de5332db6b732674bf26a4ef15.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello striders,

As you may know, Warstride Challenges v1.0 will be released this Thursday on PC, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! The long-awaited day has finally arrived, and we're absolutely thrilled! We hope you've been enjoying your time in our game and competing on the leaderboards for the duration of the Early Access. We have some important news to share – we'll complete a leaderboard reset to ensure a fair and competitive environment for everyone for the release. This means that all previous records and high scores will be cleared, but everything else that you've unlocked during Early Access will be saved. Don't worry, this fresh start will provide new opportunities to showcase your skills and climb the ranks once again. Get ready to set new records and dominate the leaderboards as you embark on this exciting journey with us!

Good luck to all, and may the fastest win 🏃

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After more than a year in Early Access, Warstride Challenges is finally ready to launch its 1.0 version September 7! Eliminate all the demons in your path at lightning speed and get ready for all the challenges ahead with our new Gameplay Overview Trailer!

Balanced for the best experience for all players

After almost one year of Early Access to listen to the community feedback, we added loads of content. More than 60 intense trials have been added to the game, which ranges from beginners content to the Very Hard difficulty mode for the most hardcore players of our community. We also debuted fresh abilities and a new weapon to offer alternative ways to play. Burst your way through demons with the stomp, give foes your best headshot to foes with the carabin, and fling yourself around the stages as you unlock new maneuvers with the grappling hook. To increase the competition between players, we added the live multiplayer mode to race against your friends and finally find out which of you is the FPS master. Since we started early access, we have dedicated a lot of time and love to our community of builders on PC in order to bring them the tools they needed to create the best levels for fellow players. On top of all that, with the 1.0 we will bring you even more content with tons of unfamiliar levels, and brand new gamemode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/d29fadb4082c9086cbe99aaf9e06200a83053cdb.gif Easy to learn but hard to master, Warstride Challenges is made for anyone who wants to race and shoot demons at lightning speed whether they have never touched a computer or are seasoned tactical shooting veterans. With an average of 92% of positive reviews from our players on Steam, we believe that speedrunners and shooter fans can find the challenging die & retry loop they deserve. Compete with your friends and the community to get the highest score and race the ghosts of anyone online – even your favorite streamers! Warstride Challenges 1.0 officially launches on September 7 with boat loads of new content on Steam. Experience high-speed shooting right now with Early Access. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hey everyone!

Warstride Challenges just released a new major update full of content, adding the Live Multiplayer mode and additional options and content to the Level Editor. Time to challenge your friends in epic real-time races! Discover it all in the new trailer now!

A new multiplayer mode, and more!

This new update brings the new Live Multiplayer mode for real-time speedruns, giving the Warstride community yet another opportunity to challenge each other as players compete simultaneously through cups, a playlist of levels. New perspectives for a custom Warstride experience don’t stop here, and players can now access the exciting new array of options brought to the Level Editor. An ever-improving feature of the game thanks to the community’s active feedback and sharings, the Level Editor keeps extending its functionalities, with a map curation and decorative objects.

An Early Access full of content

The previous updates already brought 60 levels, 6 bonus levels, 10 Big Fun Levels including new powers such as the Stomp and the Grappling Hook to kill your enemies with style. With all the improvements added to the Level Editor, players can also enjoy new levels and share their creations with the community. The devs are always working to continuously improve the game experience and integrate community feedback before the 1.0 release. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/9ff41e66d8253ca83a06987e85d3f7cd08d7924e.gif Warstride Challenges is available in Early Access on Steam, join in today to enjoy the newest update, and blast hordes of demons frenetically. To celebrate the release of the new update, enjoy a 25% time limited discount on Steam!

PATCH NOTES

Here’s a recap of the Update 7 content: Multiplayer mode: New mode that allows you to play in 8 players lobbys, in a Time Attack game mode New Tutorial: A long tutorial that looks like a BFL instead of the previous fractioned tutos Level Editor:

• Crypt solo elements
• All weapons pick up
• Power up pick up
• New enemies : Bull plasma, Explo Recon, Dual Recon. Every enemies are now available in the Editor
• Lava and Poison blocks
• Spike traps

Known Issues

Core game

• "Ready" button stay ready even if we unready in Multiplayer Lobby, if a player was ready when the Host made change in the Lobby settings.
• Gamepad key binds from Controls Settings are not translated
• The grapple rope stay attached to the player arm when hiding the hUD after using the grappling hook

Level Editor

• The dual Recon use jetpack event if the setting is not enabled
• Spike Trap : "In to Out Wait" appears twice instead of "In to Out Time" in the object settings
• The big gun is not relaoded when collecting a pickup big gun if we launch the level with no weapons
• Most static mesh cause selection bug
• Levels using title and description with special characters are empty and can't stay downloaded in the Play tab of the community levels
• The placeable elements in the level editor are not translated

Bug Fixes

Block/ Major fixes

• You can now grab urns and barrels if you map another action on the same button
• Fixed a bug where enemies stopped moving and only made small steps toward the player in Bonus 6 level
• Additional slow motion in levels without base slow motion will now be given to players who activated the assistance "More Slow-motion".
• Fixed a bug where all campaign levels were displayed as new after launching a community level
• Localization have been added in Level Editor, all following languages are now available : EN - FR - DE - ES - RU - Simp.Chinese
• When trying to load a level in Level Editor, the Save pop-up is no longer displayed
• Multiple UI issues in Level Editor have been fixed : Logic system, Weapons displayed, World Settings.

Additionnal Minor bug fixes https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello Striders,

The Update 6 is now live!

Here are the patch notes:

• 12 new levels (including Chapter 3 in Very Hard)
• Forge Very Hard 2 New Big Fun Levels
• New Level Editor elements: door, enemies, etc.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello Striders! We just released a hotfix fixing some issues with the Update 5. You'll find the changes below: - Adding ghosts support in BFL - Fixing issue where UI sounds where set to 0 by default - Improving Grappling blocks hitboxes - Minor tweaks on Rocket Launcher https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello everyone!

The Update 5 is now live, you'll find below the complete patch notes. New long levels, multiple improvements to the level editor and various bug fixes to make your in-game experience ever better!

Patch Notes

GAME

Additions

• Four New Long Levels in the Forge! BFL-5 and BFL-6, Normal and Hard variations.

Improvements

• Larger hook magnet detection zone (grappling is easier).
• Recon explosive barrels are now slightly easier to shoot.
• The switcher gun (used in bonus 9 for example) now shows 0 ammo, as intended.
• Top World / Tops World with Assists leaderboard display is now more relevant depending if assists are on or off.
• The monkeys seek vengeance.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the Mouse Sensitivity display in the Controls menu.
• Ironsight and Slowmotion descriptions now indicate the right setting
• Fixed and issue where the Bronze time Assistance will still make appear the "Try Again" screen

Accessibility

• Disabled levers now have a glowing red symbol.

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LEVEL EDITOR

Additions

• Added more Enemies
  • Recon
  • Recon Shooter
• Added Mechanisms
  • Lever
  • Button
  • Grappling Blocks
  • Sliders
  • Bumpers
• Added additional logic.

Improvements

• Enemies are now labeled.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Urns would not explode when shot with the Rocket Launcher.
• The player will now die when falling outside the bounds of the editable region.
• Trigger box now matches the Preview
• Localization fixes in FR, RU, GER and SP

Hello everyone!

We’re adding plenty of new content with today’s update, bringing a new chapter with its batch of original levels and two new gears: the Grappling Hook and the Rocket Launcher! Check out the fresh new content from this update in the trailer!

New challenges await you

This new update starts unveiling Chapter 3, which the community has been awaiting, bringing 24 new and more open levels, as well as new bonus levels. You’ll find several challenges in two different difficulty modes—normal and hard—and bonus levels to unlock thanks to feats and discoveries. Fire your weapon through The Forge, a hellish new environment. Spill demon blood all over its wide rooms, and face ever more ferocious enemies, ever difficult goals! Be even faster than before, choose the right weapons and reach the finish line within the time limit. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/0cb838ed26e7c9f4c1ac56a9075d0af3e3e92144.gif

New weapons and new explosive ability

On top of other recent updates, which already introduced new challenges, a new ability, new content for the Level Editor and various improvements, this update brings the Grappling Hook and the Rocket Launcher! Use your hook on platforms to increase your speed and taste the power of an all-new weapon to blast all enemies standing on your way. Finally, thanks to the implementation of an aim-assist, you may now kill your opponents in style using an impressive 360 noscope of the highest standard! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/0ff47468cba43df4e94dfa2429cf808733abb1b3.gif Warstride Challenges is available in Early Access on Steam, join in today to enjoy the newest update, and blast hordes of demons frenetically. To celebrate the release of the new update, enjoy a 50% time limited discount on Steam!

PATCH NOTES

GAME Additions

• 24 New Levels, introducing the Forge
• 6 New Bonus Levels
• New Weapon: Rocket Launcher
• New Movement : Rocket Jump
• New Power: Grappling Hook
• New Enemies:
  • Explosive Recon
  • Crazy Recon
  • Hyperion Heavy Buster

Improvements

• Gamepad option added to Calibration.
• Additional controller support.
• ‘Disable Weapons Muzzle’ added to Video options.
• Removed the man.

Bug Fixes

• Better behavior when creating a profile offline.
• Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor could disappear on the Calibration screen.
• Fixed some collision issues in BFL-2 Very Hard.
• Fixed some collision issues in Ruins-16 Very Hard.
• Fixed incorrect flow when exiting to menu after playing a community level.
• Fixed an issue where the Stomp power did not appear in a level’s loadout.
• Jucati Scrick will always remain in turret mode in game even if we disable the setting

Accessibility

• Added Gameplay Assists
  • Aim Assist
  • Increased Bronze Time
  • More Slow Motion
  • Automatic 360
  • No Reload
• Level times achieved with assists enabled are tracked on a separate leaderboard.

LEVEL EDITOR Additions

• Added the Railgun to the Weapon Options
• Added the Rocket Launcher to the Weapon Options.

Improvements

• Turret mode is no longer enabled by default for the Scrik’o’ra.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed the ammunition settings for the Carabine.
• Fixed a bug where the Carabine appeared in already published levels.
• Fixed various focus issues when changing menus.
• 10 Carbine bullets are added in all the community levels created on a previous version
• The magazins and bullets values for the Carbine always come back to 2

Hello Striders!

We’re delighted to see everyone’s reaction to Warstride Challenges! We made a little compilation of your best moments, we hope you’ll like it! Discover joy, excitement and maybe a bit of rage from our players in today’s Reaction Trailer, as well as the warm reception from press!

The Warstride journey continues

Following its recent Early Access launch on Steam, Warstride has already dropped a series of updates, introducing 24 new challenges by adding the Very Hard levels to Chapters 1 and 2, a deadly new power—Stomp, a more accessible Level Editor, and improved UI and functionality with a new main menu and bug fixes. Even more lands today with 4 new ‘Big Fun Levels’ added to Chapters 1 and 2 in Very Hard, as well as new content for the level editor such as the Carabine! The community has a lot to still look forward to in Warstride Challenges! Read down below for the complete patch notes! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/9655485316b90cd9791d4cd3b62ad5655daab418.png

Race, aim, fire!

In intense trials, blast hordes of demons at lightning speed before the timer runs out. Die and retry to get to the finish line and achieve the highest score. Since its launch in Early Access, many players and influencers have battled through the game—their reactions were priceless! Warstride Challenges is a community-driven game at heart where you can share your experience with others. Compete with anyone — be it friends, foes or streamers — in the Nemesis Mode, where you can race asynchronously in any challenge. The community has also already made incredible use of the game’s Level Editor, with some notorious trials already available to test your mettle. Warstride Challenges is available on Steam in Early Access. Check out the Early Access Road Map to see all the planned upcoming content.

Patch Notes

GAME Additions

• 4 new BFL (Very Hard Crypt & Ruins)
• Ruins-16 Very Hard heavily modified (Scores and Ghosts for the level have been reset)

Improvements

• Improved tunnel collisions in Ruins-21.

Bug Fixes

• The slide animation has been fixed.
• We can't create a profile after sending a name request offline
• Quick scrolling through the leaderboards jumbles the text
• Tab doesn't cycle correctly when using A & E in the level selection menu
• Closing the community level window after leaving a level bring back to the chapter selection menu
• Bunny Hop II: Main level medals are displayed on the scorescreen instead of "A,B,C" medals
• When players have too many weapons the 5th one will not appear in the bottom right corner
• Using "Return to menu" in the pause menu should bring back to the Main Menu

Accessibility

• New button icon added for when a button is off.
• Button icon changes with the color when activated.
• The Lever Activation sound is now louder.

LEVEL EDITOR Additions

• Added the Carabine to Weapon Selection.
• Added Stomp to Power Selection.
• Added Logic to Trigger Boxes.
• Activation Delay: Delays activation of all linked elements.
• Reset: Removes all linked elements.
• Added additional Logic to enemy spawns:
• Activation Delay: Delays enemy spawn time in seconds.
• Is Optional Spawner: The enemy does not need to be killed to finish the level.
• Turret Mode: Enemies remain in place of their spawn.

Improvements

• Right-side Panel has been reworked :
• New UI (Not final design)
• Separate sections for Game Rules, Loadout, and Logic.
• Trigger boxes and enemies now fall under Logic in the Side Panel.
• Enemies linked to a trigger box are now labeled

Bug Fixes

• Load and Delete buttons disappear if the map name is too long
• Help panel remains when opening the settings menu
• Directional controls stop working after using the level editor guide link
• You can overwrite your previous level if you quit to main menu and restart a new map
• Can't go back with the cursor in the Submit level textbox
• Added helpers are out of step with the preview
• Camera and Shortcuts become locked after canceling a level submission.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello everyone!

The Update 2 is now live, you'll find below the complete patch notes. New Very Hard levels, a new power and improvements to the Level Editor await you, on top of various improvements and bug fixes!

Patch Notes

GAME

Additions

• 12 Very Hard levels for Chapter 2 : Ruins
• New power : Stomp
• New main menu
• Option added for a static cross crosshair

Improvements

• Lever mechanism use collision has been made wider.
• Dead bodies, gibs, and urn shards no longer have collision.
• DLSS & REFLEX are now under video settings.

Accessibility

• Option to use a static crosshair.

LEVEL EDITOR

Additions

• 2 explosive urns and 1 breakable urn.
• Undo and Redo functionality.
• Quick Save.
• Link to the editor guide in the help window.
• New publication constraints:
• Players must complete their levels.
• Levels must have a start and end point.
• Levels must last at least 2 seconds.

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• Versioning for map saves
• Community Levels Browser: made new exit button

Bug Fixes

• Fix focus issue on init
• Enemies will no longer spawn upside-down
• Fix for where you can save during the loading save menu (when starting the editor)

Hello everyone!

2 weeks after its Early Access launch, Warstride Challenges releases its first update today, available for all players on Steam! The first of many, this update sees the arrival of Very Hard mode for Chapter 1, and improvements for the Level Editor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/b70ab66198b63c253ebfba01dae4b0f6eca9499d.png

The Warstride journey begins with the first of many updates

This first update gives you a first taste of the Very Hard difficulty level, unlocking it for Chapter 1 with 12 additional levels. Do you have what it takes to beat the clock? Furthermore, many improvements and fixes have been made, with a focus on making the Level Editor more accessible and precise with quality of life improvements and additional blocks. More details in the patch notes below. A Level Editor Guide has also been created to give you tips about map creation. Creating your own devious and sadistic trials is now easier than ever - let your imagination run wild and don’t hesitate to share your creations with the community! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/c3aa7dd12494e566ee4bf83fbc2316ae79b13abb.gif

Warstride Challenges You!

The community contest is now over. Our winners will get some awesome prizes thanks to our partner Intel, but that’s not all! To reward all of our participants and amazing community, we’re offering a promo code for redemption on the Focus Store. Stay tuned for more exciting contests in the coming weeks! #WarstrideChallenges https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Patch notes

GAME

Additions

• 12 very hard level from Chapter 1: Crypt
• Added bindings for StatMenu, ToggleGhost,ToggleHud

Bug Fixes

• Tuto quick restart, platform are now more obvious
• Tuto quick restart, fixed trigger for restart tip
• Hole and floating stone in Crypt 3 Hard
• Collisions issues in Crypt 9 Side room
• Crypt 9 Hard is now Very Hard, and Very Hard is Hard (score have been reset)
• BFL Crypt 2: Hard leaderboard reset due to change of Crypt 9
• Button inside walls in low settings in Ruins 15
• Reload tips won’t be displayed if no ammo
• Removed Ammo in Bonus 9
• Bigger hitbox for small enemies
• Important light optimisation on center room of Chapter 2 Special level
• Fixed DLSS setting not being saved
• Fixed crash when quick restarting on a bumper
• Fixed no toggle slow motion being inverted after a quick restart
• Caped kill sound to 10 in buffer

Accessibility

• Added option to disable Crosshair Color change hover enemies, causing visibility issues to Daltonians.

LEVEL EDITOR

Additions

• New Autosaves System
• New Confirmation box UI
• Show downloaded levels in "Downloads Levels" window
• Removed grid and camera max height
• Grid and Camera with higher location (allow to build below starting position)
• Save grid’s height and scale during the session and restore it after testing a level
• Now show creator name in the thumbnail of the level
• Removed camera inertia
• Removed "New Level" button from "Save Load" window
• New basic blocks : 2xWall with round hole, ceiling, cylinder, spike & H?!
• New prefab : Small Room with 4 Doors
• Display map creator’s name

Bug Fixes

• Community Level Browser: fix description overflowing
• Show level name in Tab and End window
• Avoid Autosaves to be the last active save
• Allow to place elements without the grid active
• Bind Num pad “+” and “-” to change the grid scale (was bound to camera speed before)
• Reload tips won’t be displayed if no ammo
• Going back to brush mode will select last selected brush
• Added min/max for world settings
• Fixed a crash in description when publishing

Hello everyone!

We’re thrilled to reveal our Gameplay Overview Trailer for Warstride Challenges! Learn how to shred demons to pieces in crazy trials with powerful abilities and weapons:

Gear up and race against the clock

Available on early access since April 19, Warstride Challenges’ easy-to-learn but hard to master gameplay has already conquered a solid and growing community, and today’s video should now help newcomers take their first step, learn some tips and prepare to join the battle! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/b70ab66198b63c253ebfba01dae4b0f6eca9499d.png

A community driven game

Compete with the ghost of any player with the Nemesis Mode, a simple feature that lets you add anyone as a competitor. Thanks to the level editor, and the amazing growing community of Warstriders, create and share your own challenges and show your skills on fully customizable and deadly trials. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/a742576b5592cb622200d4b45d459244942d6dac.png

Warstride Challenges You!

The community contest is still on! Beat our Nemesis, affectionately named Patrick, in Level 5 of the Crypt (Crypt-5) for a chance to win prizes! Take a screenshot to prove your success and share it on Twitter by Tagging “@Focus_entmt” and a friend with the #WarstrideChallenges. This contest will end with a random draw among winners on May 5th, don’t miss your chance! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/c55fb320945a6c19f5728f53879622b93e3cf47d.jpg Warstride Challenges is available on Steam in Early Access with a 25% limited time discount to celebrate the Launch of the Early Access! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello everyone!

You'll find below a guide to understand how to properly use the Level Editor tool of the game. Happy reading! General

• Display Help panel: H
• Level Editor “Pause” Menu : Esc, press again to resume
• Undo: Ctrl+Z
• Redo: Ctrl+Y

Known issues: - Controls in the Level Editor cannot be changed - Shortcuts displayed in the UI and the Help panel are set for QWERTY keyboard by default Camera:

• Camera movement: W, A, S, D
• Camera forward/backward : Alt + Right-click
• Camera height: mouse wheel or hold Right-click + Left-click
• Camera rotation: hold Right-click or hold Alt + Left-click
• Camera movement speed: Click on camera pink button, or use C, or hold Shift while moving camera
• Focus on selected object: F

Known issues: - Moving the camera while selecting an item in the UI may block the camera movement in one direction. Opening the Pause Menu at this moment will block the camera movement entirely. Save your level, go back to the main menu and reload your level in the Level Editor to unblock the camera. - Holding Shift to move the camera faster may not work after several Alt+Tab. Go back to the Main Menu and reload your level to fix it. Grid:

• While the grid is on, objects will clip on the grid lines and elevation. Disable the grid for a free positioning of items.
• Toggle the grid : Click on On/Off grid pink button or use G.
• Change the grid size : Click on the 250 grid pink button or use + and -
• Change the grid height : Ctrl + mouse wheel. Trying to move the camera under the grid will also lower the grid

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/c42eb645990f709379693c0d7b710a7421e93868.gif Known issues: - You can’t select or place an item through the grid. The camera must be on the same side of the grid to properly select and position items on the grid, or the grid must be disabled. Creating, saving and loading a level:

• Click on the Save button or hit Ctrl+S:
  • Save you current level
  • Load a previous save of your level or load a different level
• Your creations are automatically saved on a regular basis and everytime you play your level.
• You can create a new level, or save and load, from the Esc. menu.

Editing mode VS Brush mode:

• Your cursor can either be in creation mode aka “Brush” or editing mode.
• It will be in Brush mode by default with the first objects from the items list ready to be placed (a 10x10 wall) when starting a new level.
• You can change the cursor mode by clicking the Move/Brush button on top of the screen or hitting Q.
• Clicking an item in the UI will automatically switch to creation mode.

Adding objects (Brush mode):

• You can add objects by selecting a tab in the objects menu, then an object.
  • Blockout elements:
  • Rooms : full elements including floor, walls and ceiling
  • Blocks : simple objects of various sizes to design your very own rooms and obstacles
  • Static Meshes
    • Rooms and Corridors : full elements including floor, walls and ceiling, using Main game textures (Crypt, Ruins and Forge)
    • Single Meshes : simple objects of various sizes to design your very own rooms and obstacles, using Main game textures (Crypt, Ruins and Forge)
    • Decorative Objects : Simple decorative objects from Main game levels
  • Special elements
    • Gameplay: Interactive placeables : Urns, Weapons, bumpers… For interactive elements logic system, see Adding interactive elements
    • Enemies : Placeable enemies
    • Traps : Traps and death zones
    • Various: starting and end level points, trigger boxes and helpers
  • Lighting devices: Placeable point lights
• The object blueprint will be displayed in green under your cursor.
• Use R to rotate the blueprint 90° on the z axis
• Click to place the object.
• Remember to disable the grip if you want a more precise control on your Brush tool.

Known issue: - Geometry objects can overlap and will display visual clipping on overlapping areas. If too many objects overlap, they will appear elsewhere. Editing objects (Edit mode):

• You can edit objects by clicking on the Brush/Edit button or using Q.
• A 3-axis icon will be displayed over the last selected object. To edit another object, click on it.
• Hit E to move, R to rotate it and T to resize the object on the 3 axis.
  • Resize only works on geometry objects. You can try and resize enemies but they will spawn in your level at their default size.
• You can also toggle between move, rotate and stretch view using Space.

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• Click and drag an axis to move, rotate or stretch the object on this axis.
• To select a group of objects, hold Ctrl and click to add or remove objects from a group. Selected items will be outlined in yellow.
• To duplicate an object or a group of objects, hold Shift and click and drag a move axis.
• To delete an object or a group of objects, select it and hit Del.
• Hit Esc. to unselect the selected object or group of objects.
• Remember to disable the grip if you want a more precise control on your editing tool.

Adding starting and end level points:

• Every level needs a start and an end in order to be completed.
• To add a starting point, select the Special elements tab in the Object menu or use F4, then select the Start button.
• Use R to rotate the blueprint 90° on the z axis, which will change the direction the player is facing when starting the level, and click to place your starting point.
• You can only place one starting point. Trying to place a second one will just remove the first one.
• To add an end level point, select the Special elements tab in the Object menu or use F4, then click the End level button. Click to place your exit point.
• The End level area is a cube with an highlighted face. The highlighted face is the one the player will have to go through in order to complete the level. Make sure to make it face in the right direction.
• Just like other objects, you can resize, move around and rotate the End Level area.

Adding special elements (logic system): Enemies and interactives elements such as bumpers or levers obey to a logic system Adding such elements to the level will display the logic system panel on the right side of the screen and the following options, depending on the element:

• Activation delay : used on elements activated in game by the player. “Is On” must be unchecked. Adding a delay will add time between the moment the player activates the element and the moment activation occurs
• Is On : if checked, the element will be activated when the game starts. A bumper will be active, a door will be opened, a lever will be pulled, and so on. If unchecked, the element will need to be activated by the player thanks to another element
• Is Enablable : if checked, the element can be activated by the player. If unchecked it cannot be activated by the player until another condition is fulfilled
• Outputs : clicking on the “+” button lets you select which elements are activated when the player activates this element. For example, adding enemy spawners to a trigger box outputs will make these enemies appear when the player enters the trigger zone. Adding a hook block to a first block outputs will make the second block active when the first block is used by the player. You can delete an outputs element by clicking on its “-” icon.
• Is Optional Spawner (enemies only) : if checked, the enemy spawner won’t need to be triggered or the enemy to be killed in order to finish the level. This is useful for creating alternate paths. If unchecked, activating the End level zone will require the spawner to be triggered and the enemy to be killed, so make sure you don’t place an enemy spawner in an unreachable area and that the activating elements (trigger box, lever…) can’t be missed by the player..
• Turret mode (enemies only) :Turret mode (enemies only) : if unchecked, enemies will move to attack the player. If checked, they won't move and will only attack when in range.

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• Click on the gamepad icon on the right side of the screen to display the game rules. There you can edit the time limit for each medal. Make sure you set achievable goals for your level to be completed by others. A good way to verify this is to try and get the medals from your own level before publishing it.
• Click on the handgun icon on the right side of the screen to display the loadout. There you can edit the number of bullets and clips for each weapon as well as available powers.

Object settings:

• Select an object that as settings to edit : Enemies, Lights, Interactive elements
• Click on the Cursor button to open the Object Settings
• You can change various settings, depending on the object you want to modify. Enemies can be set in Turret mode and won’t move, you can change the color or the intensity of the lights, you can select the number of ammos of pick up weapons…

Lighting Settings:

• Click on the light Bulb
• You can select any lighting biome you like, small loadings might occur.

Testing a level:

• Click on the character+play blue uttonor use Alt+P to try your level from the start
• Click on the eye+play blue button or use Ctrl+P to play from the closest point the camera is facing. This can be handy when testing a specific section of a long level.
• Using the character+play icon or Alt+P will make you start from the camera view if no starting point has been placed.
• In testing mode, you can restart your level as many times as you want using Tab, just like you would in a real game level.
• To exit test mode, use Esc

Publishing a level:

• Before publishing your level, make sure that:
  • It has a start and end zone
  • All non optional enemies are triggered by the player’s path and can be killed with sufficient ammo and powers
  • End zone is properly triggered and the level is finishable.
  • All medal times are achievable, bronze time being at least 2 seconds
  • You have tested and completed your level yourself.
  • You have saved your level.
• When you are ready to publish your level, click on the blue upload button or use Ctrl+E.
• Give a name to your level and fill the description field to make other players want to play your level.
• Your level will now be playable by other players by selecting Community levels in the game main menu

Playing other people’s level

• You can access the list of other players’ levels by clicking the Community levels button in the Main Menu
• Click on a level title to display its description. Additional info will be added in later updates. Download number, type, difficulty, rating and screenshot are placeholders.
• Click on Download to add the level to add it to your playable levels
• Go to the Play levels tab, click on the level you downloaded and click Play to test it
• Click on the red button to delete a community level from your list
• While playing, hit Esc to go back to community level selection

Hello everyone!!

We are absolutely thrilled to finally announce that Warstride Challenges is now available in Early Access on Steam with a 25% limited time discount!! Get a first taste of the game with our Early Access Launch Trailer:

Race, aim, fire!

Blast hordes of demons at lightning speed in bloody gunfights, and race against the clock to overcome everything that comes your way! Challenge yourself to get the highest score in increasingly intense trials. Create and share your own runs, enjoying hundreds of levels created by the community. Several dozen levels are already available from the beginning of Early Access, with many more surprises planned ahead such as new powers, weapons and trials! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/9ff41e66d8253ca83a06987e85d3f7cd08d7924e.gif

Warstride Needs You!

With an important Community aspect, interactions, multiplayer features, level-editor, the choice of entering Early Access made perfect sense to make sure players get heard from the start. Check the Early Access Road Map to see all the content that we are preparing for next updates! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/df32a818985d2474f0487be8aad7c558581bc8ec.jpg

Warstride Challenges You!

To celebrate the release of Warstride Challenges in Early Access, beat our Nemesis, affectionately named Patrick, in Level 5 of the Crypt (Crypt-5) for a chance to win prizes! Take a screenshot to prove your success and share it on Twitter by Tagging “@Focus_entmt” and a friend with the #WarstrideChallenges. This contest will start on April 19th and end with a random draw among winners on May 5th. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/c55fb320945a6c19f5728f53879622b93e3cf47d.jpg Warstride Challenges is available on Steam in Early Access with a 25% limited time discount to celebrate the Launch of the Early Access! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello everyone!

We're happy to announce that we'll be holding a contest on Twitter to celebrate the Early Access release of Warstride Challenges! It's free and everyone can participate to have a chance to win an Intel processor! To enter the contest:

• Follow "@Focus_entmt" on Twitter
• Beat our Nemesis, Patrick, in Level 5 of the Crypt (Crypt-5)
• Take a screenshot to prove your success and share it on Twitter by Tagging “@Focus_entmt” and a friend with the #WarstrideChallenges.

This contest will start on April 19th and end with a random draw among winners on May 5th. Best of luck everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/c55fb320945a6c19f5728f53879622b93e3cf47d.jpg

Hello everyone!

We're happy to announce that Warstride Challenges will be available in Early Access on April 19th on Steam! This is such an exciting time for us, we can't wait to see you giving your best to beat the top scores! Get a sneak peek of the challenges awaiting you in the Early Access Announcement Trailer!

Race, aim, fire!

Blast hordes of demons at lightning speed in bloody gunfights, and race against the clock to overcome everything that comes your way! Die and retry to pull off the perfect run and get the highest score. Create and share your runs, enjoying hundreds of levels created by and for the community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/01e3ee04e1702d3174d3ea5c3bba91df603ad460.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/9655485316b90cd9791d4cd3b62ad5655daab418.png Warstride Challenges will launch on Steam in Early Access April 19th. Wishlist now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/dd4f5c89c3359548f20cff1bf6740da38646d55a.png Prepare for the second breakneck run-through of Warstride Challenges as we blast through its Next Fest levels. Take a mix of Doom, Super Meat Boy and TrackMania, slap it in a blender, and you've got Warstride Challenges, a skill based time trial first person shooter, with challenging short levels and brutal speed. The second livestream play session of the game will be held on Monday, February 26th at 7:00pm PST / 10:00pm EST Prizes will be up for grabs for the fastest players, while anyone who joins Discord, submits their feedback on Steam, streams the game or achieves the best time on the challenger map can win a free copy. Participants who manage to reach the ultimate stage after clearing all others and achieve the fastest times can win a bonus prize for themselves and several friends, if they manage to keep the top spot through the Next Fest weekend.   As with the first, the development team will be on hand to answer your questions! Are you ready? /Dream Powered Games https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/ebd0f82711abdd658de1a4ed84f050b01ba4d034.png With February's Next Fest just days away, the first public demo of Warstride Challenges will be live! If you mix Doom, Super Meat Boy and TrackMania in a blender, you get Warstride Challenges, a skill based time trial first person shooter, with challenging short levels and brutal speed. The livestream play session of the game and its epic levels will be held on Monday, February 21st at 9:00pm GMT / 10:00pm CET Prizes will be up for grabs for the fastest players, while anyone who joins Discord, submits their feedback on Steam, streams the game or achieves the best time on the challenger map can win a free copy. Participants who manage to reach the ultimate stage after clearing all others and achieve the fastest times can win a bonus prize for themselves and several friends, if they manage to keep the top spot through the Next Fest weekend.   The development team will be on hand to answer your questions, and give you an insight into the game and its design! Are you ready? /Dream Powered Games https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/dc4896a035dbfa774cb4243376164d6b036b0c70.png Hi everyone! The eagle-eyed amongst you might have noticed that overnight, our game's name has changed. As much as we loved Warcry: Challenges, we felt it was a little too close to the brilliant Warcry series from the Warhammer team. We don't want fans of either IP to be confused. As we bunny hop towards our first public demo, and with Next Fest right around the corner, there's never been a better time to pull the trigger and make the change. We've a fresh logo (that we're super happy with), a new trailer on the way on the 19th, and you'll be able to dive into the game in just a few days time. As always, you can still get keys by joining our Discord or Twitter, and be sure to wishlist us! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/38a3e523fa40bbd7195cded5d69b34615d8f6360.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/d3d24be4cdf401892601056be2de7196d1545db5.png /Dream Powered Games https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warcry_Challenges/

Hi everyone ! We have pushed a new version with a few small (and bigs) changes for the closed beta ! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/1f759f3281151a577c6acb80fcb7b086b30e876d.png Changelist : Important features : -Manoeuvrability at high speed improved (try Demo 5 Corner!) -Momentum improved: keep more momentum when doing a bunny hop after a slide hop -Slide hop speed increase -Speed O Meter : uses an averaged speed value over the last 0.1sec and not instant speed for better visual results. So the speed value shown cannot be compared to the values you were getting with Micrologist’s implementation. Actual top speed can be slightly higher than the one displayed -When you beat the gold medal on a tutorial, you will then see your own ghost and not the tutorial ghost -Several kill sounds are played when you kill many enemies at once (with a melee for example) -Bumper and slider in test map added (added on test map) We need your feedback on these, let us know if previous records are within reach, or if you want us to tweak the movements mechanics further. We will then reset the highscores once you guys are happy with the improved character controller mechanics. Improvements : - Collisions updated on various tutorials - Medal time reduced for some of the tutorials - UI to load test maps - Bumper and slider in test map added - Options menu rework (better categories & improved readability) - Options menu tooltips on mouse hover - Slide jump consistency - Nvidia DLSS: better performance at no visual cost! - No more level selection button in pause menu until you have finished intro tutorials - Calibration starts on first game launch and not when you click on “play the demo” - No more restart tips after getting the gold medal Bug Fixes : - switched two level’s thumbnails (6 & 7) PS: You can still get keys by joining our Discord/Twitter ! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/38a3e523fa40bbd7195cded5d69b34615d8f6360.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/d3d24be4cdf401892601056be2de7196d1545db5.png

Hi everyone ! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/6b66356c502e617997a069e71bfced42ca3bad82.jpg The closed Beta of Warcry: Challenges was just announced at the Realms Deep! To get one just fill the form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo-TsyruqNS02gWrNgYi64We8E0dQSE8jHfxLaZmDBp59P1A/viewform and grab your key now! (Only 500 available). Wishlist the game : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warcry_Challenges/ Follow Warcry : Twitter : https://twitter.com/warcrythegame Discord : https://discord.gg/vYv4QhgE7y Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DreamPoweredGames

Hi everyone ! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/260c26b577266c0f41dc03d90468e6973bd66a57.png We are pleased to announce that Warcry Challenges will be at the RealmsDeep 2021 with a few surprises !! Don't miss the live show airing August 14 10:00 AM PT ! Here is a sneak peak :) ! Find more at https://www.warcryfps.com/ Wishlist the game : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warcry_Challenges/ Follow Warcry : Twitter : https://twitter.com/warcrythegame Discord : https://discord.gg/vYv4QhgE7y Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DreamPoweredGames

First look at Warcry: Challenges gameplay - Discover the new time trial FPS games that will teach you how to speedrun like a pro! 100% non-violent FPS* *No demons were hurt during the recording of this clip Find more at https://www.warcryfps.com/ Wishlist the game : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warcry_Challenges/ Follow Warcry : Twitter : https://twitter.com/warcrythegame Discord : https://discord.gg/vYv4QhgE7y Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DreamPoweredGames

https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1608470/extras/wc_biomes_logo.gif?t=1624297646 Warcry: Challenges will feature 3 chapters, each of them featuring their own biome and art style. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/de4f9e1efafb93e8b6dad2a79e62bb768ae6c1f3.jpg Ready to kick some asses? You will start in The Crypt, an underground mausoleum filled with Jucatis, these insectoid bastards! There, you will get familiar with the game pace, learn to bunny hop like a pro and unlock your first special power: slow motion! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/eab61737ffb925792e993a4becca4a02e2c11fbf.jpg For the 2nd part of the game, you will head to The Ruins. Filled with vegetation, this environment is home to kamikaze explosive creatures as well as the Hyperion Bull, a 3m tall warrior whose only wish is to swing his huge sword in your face. Slide under low passages, jump above deep holes, avoid deadly traps and shotgun kiss your enemies with style! Your new power, the devastating Shockwave, will help you to take care of all these bastards! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/315bae0896649558393abcb3ee108d482b916ed4.jpg And last but not least, The Forge is a massive ancient underground industrial complex featuring larger levels and the most powerful enemies. It’s definitely the deadliest zone of Warcry: Challenges. Use bumpers, sliders or your grappling hook to gain speed and fly over lava while shredding powerful demons into pieces! Wishlist on Steam : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warcry_Challenges/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/warcrythegame Discord : https://discord.gg/vYv4QhgE7y Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DreamPoweredGames

Today is a screenshot of the Forge, the third location of Warcry: Challenges! Use bumpers, sliders or your grappling hook to gain speed and fly over lava while shredding demons into pieces {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/15bae441121bc9cd686c4bf5c48656ab753df006.jpg

As said Warcry Challenges will feature 3 chapters, each with a unique biome. Today is a screenshot of the Ruins, the second location, where you will need to "shockwave" some asses !(and not "kick" did you get it ?ːsteamthumbsupː) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40523108/d94c742ee276d3a97337dbf265507009ac83e3f8.jpg