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Hey Challengers! We’ve been hard at work since the playtest launched, digging through all your feedback and ideas to make 13Z even better. Today, we’re rolling out a fresh update with some key improvements—including a highly requested feature that’s sure to make battles more fluid.
We’re gearing up for the next big milestone: the co-op playtest with new content! This update will not only let you team up with friends but will also introduce new mechanics and systems, including:
For example: Lightning upgrades spread damage by default, but pair it with Fire upgrades, and you can chain debuffs like burn for extra devastation.
We’re so grateful for your support and feedback—it’s been incredible to build this game with you. If you haven’t already, wishlist 13Z on Steam and hop into the latest update to share your thoughts!
Hey Zodiac Challengers!
We're also experimenting with water physics to make the environments more immersive. This will compliment Act 1’s various water features like the waterfalls and Gold Croak's level. 
But you don’t need to wait that long to play an updated version of the current single-player playtest. We’ll be releasing another patch soon. However, some of the bigger changes mentioned above won’t make it into this upcoming patch just yet, as the co-op and single-player builds are on different tracks, and transferring all new mechanics would break the game.
Also, here’s the very first fanart of Lyra courtesy of the talented Booey! If you've made fanart of 13Z, we’d love to see it—share it on our Discord
Thanks for being with us and sharing your feedback! We’re excited to be building 13Z together with you!
Unleash your unique abilities, boosted with upgrades and elemental powers collected along the way, as you tackle hordes of enemies. Face off against two formidable mini-bosses and gear up for the ultimate battle against the Goat Zodiac in the Act’s thrilling final showdown! If you stumble, don’t worry—there’s a welcoming village to nurse your spirits, so you can return to the trials stronger than ever!
Each enemy is designed to test a different aspect of your combat skills. But beyond these common foes, be prepared for more daunting battles ahead.
Goldcroak the Guardian of Day and Treasures, lurking within the waterfalls.
The Moth Queen, the Night Guardian, casting whirlwinds with her relentless wings.
The formidable Goat Zodiac, commanding his flurry of sheeps and barraging you with flying spears in the Act’s final battle.
Elemental Scrolls: These are tied to elements that enhance your skills. While there will be more elemental choices in the future, the current playtest features the first three—Fire, Water, and Lightning—each with its own unique effect. Imagine leaving a trail of lightning with every dash, or summoning a fire spirit after executing your Special move. It’s your call!
Anvils: Customize your skills's attributes to better suit your play style. One of this dev’s favorite anvil upgrades is Falling Willows combined with the Secondary attack! ;)
Blessings: As you prove your worth, the 12 Zodiac Guardians may bestow blessings upon you… for a price. 
You’ll be greeted by Fu Xi, the volunteer custodian of the makeshift village. He’s cleverly created variants of his likeness to maintain order as we await the arrival of all the Guardians. Don’t be fooled by his youthful looks and demeanor—rumor has it he’s at least 500 years old!
Why is the village named Turtle Village? While we can’t spill all the secrets just yet, venturing beyond its bounds might give you some intriguing clues… ;)
Is this build representative of the final game?
Heads up, Challengers! We're just two weeks away from our first Global Playtest for 13Z! Soon, you'll step into the Zodiac Trials and get an early glimpse of what our team has passionately crafted over the past year. 
Enemies are wreaking havoc - check! 
Lyra is kicking ass - check! 
We even got the playtest build to run on Steam Deck! 
Our Chief Happiness Officer and their new assistant are hopping on to give the game their paw of approval (hopefully, soon!).
Hey Zodiac Challengers!
Lyra's rebellious nature and distinct traits inspired our initial sketches, leading to various designs that aimed to capture her essence. We grappled with questions like: Should we give her her big ears, bushy tail, or both?
Early on, we conducted polls on social media to gather your opinions. Using this feedback, we refined Lyra's look through multiple iterations, balancing her character traits with our fantasy art style.
Her secondary attack, a powerful upward slash, sends foes airborne, turning aerial combat into an art form. The combo ends with a swift and devastating spiral slash, delivering a forceful, twirling finale.
When the heat of battle intensifies, unleash Lyra's special ability: a dazzling barrage of phantom blade attacks that will leave hordes of opponents reeling.
True to her vulpine nature, Lyra can transform into a fox, allowing her to evade enemy attacks in the blink of an eye or scale high places in the maps. Advanced players can even use this transformation offensively, diving into enemies to deal damage.
As you progress, you'll unlock more abilities and builds, allowing you to tailor Lyra's growth to your preferred playstyle, ensuring each run feels fresh and exciting.
Hey Zodiac Challengers!
During one of our brainstorming sessions, a fascinating tidbit came up: the cat was famously left out of the Eastern Zodiac circle due to mythic rivalries and celestial twists of fate. 
For those unfamiliar with the Eastern Zodiac, it comprises twelve animals—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig—each governing a year in a 12-year cycle. These animals significantly influence the personalities and destinies of individuals born in their respective years. Unlike the Western Zodiac, which is based on monthly divisions and celestial constellations, the Eastern Zodiac assigns a year-long period to each sign, integrating both cosmic and earthly elements.
Intrigued by the legend, we thought: what if there was a 13th Zodiac? And what if it was a cat? What if this was a game about the incumbent Zodiac guardians looking for a new animal to join their ranks?
This idea quickly grew legs - or rather, paws. As we deliberated, our Chief Happiness Officer, a lovable cavapoodle, looked up at us with big, soulful eyes. In that moment of cuteness overload, we thought, "Why stop at cats? Why not include other animals too?" One thing led to another, and our Zodiac game expanded to encompass a whole array of animal spirits.
Beyond grounded combat, we're also focusing on choreographing moves that make use of the level verticality and aerial combos. Yes, we're huge fans of DMC. 
Our character designs and concepts are another area that we're thrilled about. Each Challenger has unique skills, with some able to transform into their spirit animal forms as part of their combat abilities.
We believe a great game is best enjoyed with friends, so co-op will be a key feature of 13Z. Players can find synergistic builds with their teams to tackle challenges together.
Though not shown in our early gameplay video, we're also working on a village that players can upgrade to enhance their abilities in future runs, while interacting with NPCs and fulfilling some side quests. We’ll share more details about this once the mechanics are finalized, but it's an area we're very excited about.
Finally, as with any great roguelike experience, variety and choices matter. We're working on synergistic upgrade systems within and outside of the Trials to design satisfying progression paths for different characters and builds.
That's right, Challengers! We're currently crafting a demo of 13Z as we'd love for the community to have a meaningful part to play in building a game that we would all want to play together. Expect to see it in a few months—we can't wait to share our progress and hear your thoughts.
Also, join us on Discord
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