Today we're officially bidding farewell to Early Access on Steam and going full throttle with the grand premiere. Death Roads: Tournament has come a long way and has become a better game, thanks to you. Your support through Early Access has been incredible. But remember, the race is far from over!

What's in store for you?

• New drivers and a fleet of fresh wheels
  
• Two thrilling status effects
  
• A lot of new cards
  
• A revamped map
  
• Stunning biomes
  
• Cloud Save support

But that's not all! We've fine-tuned the gameplay experience:

• Get a sneak peek at your opponent's attack range
  
• The ability to skip movements
  
• Skid Deck improvements
  
• Game events with a more forgiving touch
  
• Challengers will fight with each other

Full patch notes can be found here. Get ready to hit the road like never before.

First of all, thanks for all your feedback folks! With it, we’ve been able to rework a lot of balance and difficulty issues. We’ve also added a bunch of new stuff that hopefully will improve your game experience and let you blow up your foes in new exciting ways.

Let’s run through the details below:

• Flexible movement range - You can now choose a distance you want to travel while performing movement actions stronger than 1. You can also skip any move action entirely while playing a card. This allows for more freedom with positioning.
  
• Handling regeneration - Enemies now regenerate handling at the start of the Player’s turn instead of their own. This way you can now limit the amount of cards the enemies will play during their turn, by reducing their handling without making them skid.
  
• Weapon range highlights - When hovering over an enemy vehicle, you can now see the potential range of all its weapons. The highlighted range of a weapon card is also displayed on the board while hovering over a given weapon card in hand, so you no longer have to activate a card to see where it hits.
  
• Twists and turns on the world map - The roads on the world map are no longer straight, and now look more like actual routes.
  
• Unique body cards - The cards from the body components of all playable cars are now unique to each vehicle, and won’t appear in other components like engines, wheels or accessories. We’ve also reworked most of them to better emphasize different playstyles.
  
• Different driver cards and starting gadgets - All playable drivers now have slightly different cards and starting gadgets, that create better synergies for a given playstyle.
  
• Reworked cards and components - Many of the existing cards and components were changed to be clearer and focus more on a given function in specific decks.
  
• Reworked events - Events now offer better rewards and are less punishing for the Player.
  
• Reworked Challenger AI - Challengers in free for all battles can now attack each other instead of focusing only on the Player.

• Vehicles now have different equipment slot types, as well as new starting values of Condition, Armour and Bash Damage.
  
• Many components now give different modicator values.
  
• Some Gadgets values and effects have been changed.
  
• Weapons should now deal more damage in general.
  
• Block and Grip status effects now appear more frequently on different cards.
  
• Rumble status effect stacks amount has been reduced, and its damage is now subtracted from the Block.
  
• Action to move in all directions now appears more frequently on cards.
  
• Action to redraw cards now appears more frequently on cards.
  
• Push action now appears more frequently on cards.
  
• Players now gain more experience points overall, and can progress quicker.

New Components

• A lot of new Engines, Wheels, Weapons, and Accessories were added. All tuned up, to fit and enhance a specific strategy.

New Gadgets

• Quite a few new options to gain MORE POWER!!!

New Drivers

• Tetsuo “4rg0” Yamauchi - The Wiz Kid, master of manipulation.
  
• Alberto “Flamingo” Felluci - The ex-Mafia chauffeur, here to deliver pain.

New Playable Car

• Torcia Olympic - Light yourself up in class, with this vintage recreation of the good old days just waiting to be ignited.

New Enemies

• Three new Sedan type enemies
  
• Two new Buggy type enemies
  
• New Hot Rod type enemy
  
• New Pickup type enemy

New Road types

• Swamp Roads
  
• Mountain Roads

New Status effects

• Web - Take 2 Condition damage each time this Vehicle moves. Lose 1 Web at the end of your turn.
  
• Flat - Take 2 Condition damage whenever a Skid card is resolved by this Vehicle. Lose 1 Flat at the end of your turn.

And on this occasion, we have a special giveaway for you! As you may know, Death Roads has its own board game version, which was funded on Kickstarter a few years ago. Now, you can get this board game for FREE!

Check out our profile on the X (earlier Twitter) platform, and take part in the giveaway!

We have 3 FREE DEATH ROADS SETS for you, each of which contains:

• Kickstarter version of the board game Death Roads: All Stars (link to the campaign)
  
• Steam key for the full release of Death Roads: Tournament

The giveaway ends on November 20th, 2023 - all information you can find on our company's X profile. Here's the link to the main post: https://twitter.com/KnightsOfUnity/status/1724085860302234096

Fingers crossed, enjoy! 🫶

We want to remind you that "Death Roads: Tournament" will leave Early Access on November 15th - the full release is just around the corner. To give you a taste of the adrenaline-pumping action that awaits, check out our brand-new trailer!

We've come a long way with your support and feedback during our Early Access journey, and we can't wait for you to experience all the exciting new features and improvements in the full game.

Who can guess what we are referring to? :)

Hey there, drivers!
We've been quiet for a while, but it's not because we've been idling. No, we've been carefully listening to your feedback on Steam and Discord, taking in every bit of your insights to ensure our game aligns with your wildest expectations. After all, you're the ones out there, burning rubber and navigating those insane roads.


The moment has come to bid adieu to our Early Access phase, and that's no small feat. This shift brought about a slew of changes, including some twists to our roadmap. But fret not, for the majority of those exciting features and promises will indeed find their way into the game. And guess what? We've been doing more than just that. Get ready to see it all unfold very, very soon.

Death Roads: Tournament will receive full release on this pivotal day, officially graduating from Early Access. What does this update have in store for you? Well, brace yourselves for new drivers and a fresh set of wheels. We're throwing in not one but two status effects and a truckload of new cards. Thanks to some fantastic biomes, we're even giving the game map a complete makeover.

Did you want challengers to fight each other? Then that's how it will be, too! Were you expecting support for Cloud Save? You will get it! We've even spiced things up with a bunch of new gadgets and accessories. In short, we've been quite busy.


But the real magic lies in the subtle touches. We want Death Roads: Tournament to be more approachable without losing its hardcore edge. So, we've implemented many enhancements, like giving you a preview of your opponents' attack range and the ability to skip movements.

We've also fine-tuned the Skid Deck and made game events a tad more forgiving. All of this adds up to an entirely different and much more enjoyable gaming experience. But hold your horses, we're not spilling all the beans just yet; you'll have to wait until November 15th to see it for yourself. And for those who've been battling motion sickness, don't worry, we've got your back, too.

We appreciate your unwavering support throughout the Early Access journey. Remember, the race is far from over. So fasten your seatbelts because November 15th, we're hitting the gas pedal and leaving Early Access in the dust!

And all the best for Halloween! Cards-or-Skids for our drivers!

Hello there, drivers!
The first major content update for Death Roads: Tournament has arrived, and we know you'll like it. However, we warn you that the whole thing has been made available in English so far - other languages ​​will be updated later. We prefer to let you know so that you are not surprised.

Also, if you see any bugs or other issues, let us know whether it's on Steam or Discord[discord.com]. We are at your disposal, and we will be happy to help. Now let's get to the most important thing, which is what Update 1 hides!

Gameplay Changes:

• Added a new tab in the settings menu, "Motion Sickness Settings", to address motion sickness issues experienced by some players. Players can now adjust parameters such as motion blur, camera shake, and the number of props appearing on the sidelines of roads to mitigate motion sickness. This is the first version of the solution, which will be further improved.

New Enemies:

• Introducing motorcycles and Roombo cleaning robots as new enemy vehicles players can encounter.
  
• Motorcycles are agile but deal low damage with their bashes and have limited durability. Each bike has a single-ranged attack with a limited range. Chopper fires short bursts to the sides while Cross throws grenades backwards through its left or right arm.
  
• Roombo cleaning robots have limited but versatile movement capabilities. Their signature attack pushes the player sideways, potentially pushing them into a wall. Beware of the more powerful Turbo Roombo version, which can heal itself by attacking the player.

New Accessories:

• Added a new type of component that can be obtained and equipped in most playable vehicles. Some accessories provide positive modifiers, while others add unique cards to enrich the deck with specific functions, such as powerful status effects or strong movement actions. There are 24 of them in total.

New Gadgets:

• Expanded the pool of obtainable gadgets by introducing 25 new unique modifiers that enhance gameplay and encourage players to utilize existing game mechanics in new ways.

New Events:

• Included 12 new events that offer the opportunity to acquire gadgets, while others lead to unique encounters and battles.

New Wheels and Engines:

• Increased the variety of available cards and rewards obtained in battles and shops by introducing 8 new wheels and engines.

Bug Fixes and General Improvements:

• Addressed various bug issues and improved overall game stability and performance.

We hope you enjoy the latest update and have an exhilarating experience in Death Roads: Tournament!

The Death Roads: Tournament Prologue is your first taste of the heart-pounding insanity that awaits in the full game. Take the wheel as Maggie "Liberty" Murdock, a fearless driver ready to conquer the treacherous roads that lie ahead.

In this adrenaline-fueled demo, you'll navigate through two exhilarating routes, each filled to the brim with a variety of enemies out to test your mettle. Brace yourself for intense battles, explosive confrontations, and heart-stopping near-misses that will leave you hungry for more. All that for free! However, the best is yet to come.


Update 1 for Death Roads: Tournament is revving its engine and roaring into action on June 27! Get ready for an electrifying rush of new features and heart-pounding challenges that will push your skills to the limit!

Here's a sneak peek of what's coming your way:

• Motion Sickness Settings Version 1
  
• Two New Enemy Types
  
• New Components - Accessory
  
• Fresh Cards
  
• Mind-Blowing Gadgets
  
• New Events

Update 1 for Death Roads: Tournament is just around the corner, ready to ignite your passion for car battle competition. Don’t forget to check the Prologue!

Today, we got two things to share with you: the roadmap and the prologue. And let us give a big thanks for your unwavering commitment to the game's evolution. We've taken your suggestions and feedback to heart, ensuring that Death Roads: Tournament thrives just as you want it. Now, let's cut to the chase. What's in store for you?


We are unveiling the roadmap that'll give you a taste of what awaits in the Early Access journey of Death Roads: Tournament. Some features have already been unleashed, while others are en route, and we're toiling away on even more, lurking closer than you'd reckon. We reserve the right to throw in extra attractions and tweak the roadmap if the winds of change demand it.

Brace yourselves for a wild ride with fresh faces behind the wheels and roaring machines. And mind you, the tracks are about to get crazier, with more adversaries crowding the roads. Don't reckon you're done after conquering the final boss, 'cause a new menace lurks just around the bend.

When the race pushes you to the edge, fear not! You'll have the option to kick back on an easier difficulty level, taking it easy on the gas pedal. But hey, we ain't forgetting about those plagued by motion sickness. We're cookin' up a solution, my friends. Relief is on the horizon, ready to tame the unruly beast of nausea.


The Prologue ain't a standalone game or a fancy project - it's a mere glimpse of the insanity that awaits in Death Roads: Tournament. So consider it a demo version, offering a tantalizing taste of the mayhem you'll savor in the full game. You'll take control of Maggie "Liberty" Murdock and her car, navigating through two different routes filled with a variety of enemies.

We want every soul in this barren land to give our game a shot, so we urge you to wishlist Death Roads: Tournament Prologue. In just a two week's time, it'll be yours for the taking, absolutely free! Why even bother? In the fiery depths of the prologue, we've unleashed the initial antidote for the cursed plague of motion sickness. It's time to rise above the waves of nausea and seize control of your destiny.

That's the message, fellow road warriors, for all you Steam players. Let the echoes of the wasteland carry the news of Death Roads: Tournament's latest offerings. Next week we will have some more treats for you.

Drivers!
We're thrilled to announce the latest addition to our vehicular mayhem extravaganza: the Armor! We've strapped on some heavy steel plating to your rides, ensuring that you'll be able to withstand the fiercest battles in the post-apocalyptic wasteland.


So, what exactly does this new stat do? Well, think of Armor as your trusty shield against the perils of the harsh world. It's here to soak up all those nasty blows that would otherwise wreak havoc on your precious vehicle's Condition. Keep in mind, it's a component stat, not a card effect (Armor=/=Block) so you can pick parts with Armor to be… armored!

As long as your Armor value is greater than zero, every bit of damage aimed at your Condition will be dutifully absorbed by your rugged Armor. But hold on; there's more! Status Effect Block has higher priority than Armor. Once your Block has done its heroic duty, your Armor will step in to handle the rest, ensuring your vehicle remains battle-ready (Block>Armor>Condition).

Fear not when you kick off a battle, for your Armor will always be at its maximum value, just like your trusty Handling - you don't need scrap to repair it! But remember, Armor has no use in events on the world map, so don't rely on it outside of fights.

What else can you expect from this update? We fixed a handful of bugs and made some localization improvements. Oh and yes, you can play right now!

Yours apocalyptically,
The Dev Team