Hi! Given the huge optimization improvements from patch 1.13 have been pretty stable, it's been quiet for a little while in terms of quick-fire updates, BUT that doesn't mean I've been idling. In fact [b]I'm knee-deep in working on the next big content update[/b]. Today I'd like to drop the first few teasers! First things first though, [b]thanks so much to everyone who reviewed the game recently[/b]. The review number has been creeping up quite consistently and I'm so grateful to see the game is being well received. Really keeps the indie dev motivation going! ❤️ (Side note: This reception includes the [url=https://gideonsgaming.com/rack-and-slay-review/]recent article[/url] from roguelike afficionado [i]Gideon's Gaming[/i] who really got what the game is going for and found it to be "incredibly clever, fast, and easy-to-play".) [h2]What's coming?[/h2] Now let's look at what's coming in the [b]next big update[/b] though: [list][*] [b]New items[/b] that shake the arena and smush enemies [*] [b]New enemies[/b], some charming and some very hungry [*] [b]New obstacles[/b], some of which are quite trigger-happy [*] [b]New pick-ups[/b] revolving around tricky positional plays [*] [b]New challenges runs[/b] to DOUBLE the number of challenges [*] [b]New run modifiers[/b] for more Daily / Wild run variety [/list] The amazing Estivador also started working on the new art assets already, and while everything's still in the works, here are a few teaser sketches: [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43942681/19b66a948e40b4fda6d5d1e5de4684c31cd272de.png[/img] [i]Will the bananas be of the "Gros Michel" variety? Who knows![/i] [h2]Switch Release[/h2] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//43942681/d7985580c26b40c5f1ca01b007e68556045cb326.png[/img] In other news, I'm very excited to announce [b]Rack and Slay is coming to Switch on August 19[/b]! For now, it'll be on the [url=https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Rack-and-Slay-2618382.html]European[/url] and [url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/rack-and-slay-switch/]Americas[/url] stores. The port and approval process have been an ongoing side project for a while, so I'm really happy to get this one out the door. --- [u][h2]GORGON SHIELD[/h2][/u] Your friendly neighbourhood Publisher here, Graeme! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2446920/Gorgon_Shield/ Looking for more creative, genre-blending roguelikes? Check out the upcoming [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2446920/Gorgon_Shield/]Gorgon Shield[/url], from the creator of [i]Swords and Sandals[/i]. It's a party-based RPG, arcade, roguelike. I can guarantee you haven't played another quite like it! Launching at just [u]$8.99[/u], be sure to [b]wishlist[/b] the game so you don't miss out!