If you’ve been considering diving into Lynked: Banner of the Spark, but haven’t made the plunge just yet, then now’s your chance! You still have time to kick off your adventures and start saving our bolts from the Combots by playing the free Steam Next Fest demo, which we’re pleased to share will remain available until [b]10:00 a.m. PT on October 28[/b]. Next Tuesday, October 22, we’re headed straight into Early Access! Today, we’re sharing information on everything you will experience when Early Access begins, a preview of rewards you can earn by watching Lynked streams live on Twitch, and details about what’s included in our upcoming [b]Supporter’s Pack[/b]. [list] [*] [url=#anchor1]Early Access Content[/url] [*] [url=#anchor2]Earn Twitch Drops[/url] [*] [url=#anchor3]Supporter's Pack Details[/url] [/list] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45157739/b19bbec7bf10fb076301c8750bbfff3ee391069a.jpg[/img] [h1]What’s Included in Early Access?[/h1] If you’ve had the chance to try out our demo and you’re itching for Goodbot to fly you back into the fray, you want to spend more time designing your perfect town, or you just want to round out your Gillibot collection, the Early Access version of Lynked has something for everyone. [h2 id="anchor1"]More Missions, More Weapons, More. . . Everything![/h2] Early Access will greatly expand the number of combat-focused story and side missions available to you. It will also bring new Weapon Classes, mid-run Mods, Spark Powers, and Wyre upgrades for you to discover and try out. Along the way, you will rescue and befriend new Unibots, unlock a wide variety of town-building and customization options, and get more in-depth with activities like fishing, farming, and more. Here’s what we’ve got in store for you when Early Access begins: [list] [*] 4 of 9 planned story Chapters, each containing 6 combat missions to conquer as you continue your adventures. [*] A main cast of Unibot characters to rescue and befriend, including Smithy, Mason, Chip, Nickel, Ivy, Taylor, Dime, and more—each with their own storyline and combat missions to complete. [*] 2 vibrant and visually distinct biomes to explore: Logwood Pines and Sludgestone Ridge. [*] Up to 3-player co-op during combat missions, and up to 6-player co-op in town. [*] 6 new Weapon Classes to discover, craft, and begin mastering, for a total of 10. [*] A host of mid-run weapon Mods, weapon Cores, Spark Powers, and Wyre upgrades to unlock, equip, and unleash against Combot forces. [*] Unlock the ability to summon allies to the field and unleash ultimate Support-Lynk attacks that decimate enemies or offer a range of special effects, such as granting Health, Armor, loot, or even new weapons. [*] The Bounty Board: challenging combat-focused missions that you can revisit again, and again. [*] Dozens of Unibot residents to rescue, bring home, and befriend. [*] Additional town-building options and activities to help your budding community flourish. [*] A broad array of character and town customization and décor items, so that you can show off your own personal style in combat and at home. [/list] In addition to everything above, and as part of our launch week celebration, we’re excited to share that [b]players who join us in Early Access from October 22 – 29 will get Lynked for 10% off![/b] [h2 id="anchor2"]Watch Live on Twitch to Earn Rewards[/h2] For the first two weeks following our Early Access launch, you can earn a host of cosmetic items to help you customize your look and your home in Lynked by tuning in to your favorite broadcasters on Twitch! All you need to do is ensure you’ve [url=https://jib.fuzzybot.accelbyte.io/]linked your Twitch and Steam accounts[/url], and then watch streamers play Lynked: Banner of the Spark live to start earning your goodies. [h3]Week 1 Rewards: October 22 - 28[/h3] During week one, you will earn the [i]Scuba Tank (Backpack)[/i] look, a Map and Anchor skin for Buddy and your Wyre, and a [i]Fish Tank[/i] that you can use to display your latest and greatest Gillibot catch. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45157739/1bbac2eec80cd5002082180dfabc8852f5a381c4.png[/img] [h3]Week 2 Rewards: October 29 – November 5[/h3] After week two begins, viewers will receive an [i]Orca Goodbot Skin[/i], the [i]Ship in a Bottle (Décor)[/i], the [i]Diving Helmet (Headwear)[/i], and the [i]Scuba Suit (Outfit)[/i]. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45157739/f48978421d014c0c5a86b4edab99c2abde4a7efa.png[/img] [h3]Link Your Accounts to Claim Your Rewards[/h3] [url=https://jib.fuzzybot.accelbyte.io/]Head here[/url] to link your Twitch and Steam accounts. Then, be sure to claim each reward by visiting the Inventory tab in the [url=https://www.twitch.tv/drops/inventory]Drops & Rewards page[/url] on Twitch. After that, all that’s left to do is log into the Lynked: Banner of the Spark Early Access client to check out all your new items. [h2 id="anchor3"]Are You Battle Ready?[/h2] If you would like to add even more flair to your wardrobe and décor collections, you can pick up the Supporter Pack to give yourself a fresh new look! With skins and alternative styling options for your character, a variant for every Weapon Class, new Accessories, and a host of town décor items, this bundle will net you an abundance of options to experiment with as you find your perfect look. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45157739/0a00d116584ee373f6baa6b885279826ef3d80aa.png[/img] [i]This Goodbot skin is sure to be a hoot, and adding Spark-Tek Weapon Class variants to your arsenal will see you conquering the Combots in absolute style![/i] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//45157739/4b83e481f9fe8d849a5894d06ec97450caa8d066.png[/img] [i]Even Taylor will be envious of your fashion sense with these alternative styling options for your new skins.[/i] Players will receive all of the following items after purchasing the [b]Supporter Pack: Battle Ready[/b] for $9.99 when Early Access begins next week: [b]Player Outfits[/b] [list] [*] [i]Spark-Tek Commander[/i] outfit with 11 color variations [*] [i]Spark-Tek Scout[/i] outfit with 11 color variations [*] This Pack also includes 6 total alternate styles for the [i]Spark-Tek Commander[/i] and [i]Scout[/i] outfits [/list] [b]Weapon Variants[/b] [list] [*] All 10 Weapon Classes in the [i]Spark-Tek[/i] theme [/list] [b]Liveries[/b] [list] [*] [i]Spark-Tek Livery[/i] (Buddy skin) [/list] [b]GoodBot Cosmetics[/b] [list] [*] [i]OwlBot[/i] with 11 additional color variations [/list] [b]Accessories[/b] [list] [*] 2x Backpacks [*] 2x Headwear options, each with 11 additional color variations [*] This Pack also includes 6 additional alternate Headwear styles[/list] [b]Town Décor Items[/b] [list] [*] [i]Spark-Tek Work Table[/i] [*] [i]Spark-Tek Generator[/i] [*] [i]Spark-Tek Statue [/i] [*] 2x [i]Spark Tomes[/i] [*] Gates and Fences [*] 4x Floor options [*] 3x Wallpaper options [*] 3x Road options [/list] If you haven’t had the chance to try out Lynked just yet, there’s still time! [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/3159570/]Wishlist Lynked[/url] now and play the demo for free until October 21. Then, team up with a couple of your closest allies to take the fight to the Combots, and begin building the town of your dreams when we launch into Early Access the next day, on October 22. See you then!