Update

In the first scene of Return to Otherwhere, Mac users experienced some extreme input lag. This should now be resolved.

Thanks very much to those who raised this with me.

Summary

• Any custom Steam inputs may need to be updated
  
• The native Newfound Courage input system has been improved

Hi all, just a small update today.

I had previously applied a bandaid to fix the input system issues when using PlayStation or Switch Controls. This should now be resolved more permanently.

If you have any issues, please let me know, but PS4, Switch and Xbox controllers should now all be well supported.

Summary

• A brand-new rogue-lite mode, Silverpine Arena, has been launched into Beta
  
• Battle endless waves of Sendings and earn Mechamancer rank and title
  
• Unlock power increases that can be used in later arena attempts
  
• Get randomised talents and abilities

What was initially meant to be a simple arena battle mode has turned into a streamlined Rogue-lite in Newfound Courage.

From now, there is a new game mode in Newfound Courage that enables Alex to endlessly battle waves of Sendings.

Perform well, and you'll be able to earn unique Mechamancer ranks . The quantity and names of ranks will remain secret until they are known within the community through play.

For now, there are no Steam achievements associated with the Arena, but that will likely change when the mode comes out of beta. I also would like to add a leaderboard.

Depending on the appetite of you all, I will also add an Otherwhere Arena.

Finally, it's primarily in Beta right now because I'm not sure the balancing is just right yet. So please, any feedback on this, let me know.

I hope it's as fun to play as it was to make.

- Curtis

Summary

• Newfound Courage has been remade
  
• The story has been rewritten, plus a whole new chapter, Return to Otherwhere, has been added
  
• Brand new ‘Mechamancer’ combat mechanics and progression.
  
• Almost every art asset has been completely remade.
  
• Six new musical compositions added

Today, we are launching the Newfound Courage remake. This is a total remake with new art, music, story content and mechanics. This version of the game will immerse you in Alex and Jake’s story like never before.

When we set out to add a new DLC to Newfound Courage, we decided to take a look at the game as it currently stands. The feedback we’ve received is great; people love the music, story and art. But we knew people want more and we knew we could do even better, so we decided while working on the new DLC, we'd remake the whole game.

We always felt visual art was a weak point in the game. It was too static and generic. 100% of the environmental art has been enhanced. We revised all characters and, in some cases, completely redesigned them. There is improved dynamic lighting, wind, and particle effects. The art feels more alive and animated.

We later considered the story. This was definitely one of the strongest aspects of the game, but again, we knew we could do better. New mechanics have been added, primarily combat mechanics. We created a simple, streamlined combat and progression system so we could go even bigger with our fantasy story—and it worked. Everything about Newfound Courage is grander, the stakes are higher, and battling the ‘big bad’ to the death offers more satisfaction.

The next paragraph includes spoilers, so please skip it if you haven’t played the game yet. At the end of Newfound Courage, Alex doesn’t receive his happily-ever-after; his love is unrequited. Now, that hasn’t changed. However, we still felt Alex deserved to find love. This was the perfect opportunity to introduce a new DLC, Return to Otherwhere.

It sees Alex return home and face his demons (literally) as he fights to uncover the truth about his hometown. A fresh cast of unique characters, otherworldly sceneries and a deep delve into Alex’s past grants the overall game a new edge. This additionally gave us the chance to create more music, and the remake includes roughly six new tracks, including an eerie carnival piece.

We can’t wait to see what you think, the builds you create, and the boyfriend you ultimately choose. The Newfound Courage remake is live now.

For more information, check us out on Twitter: @cafeemptygames or @hello_curtis

In case you haven't heard, we've partnered with Midboss in the first ever Summer of Pride Steam Sale!


Click below if you'd like to check out great deals and discounts on a bunch of amazingly inclusive LGBTQIA+ games!

Summer of Pride 2020

We decided to donate 100% of the profit from Newfound Courage for the month of January to Wires, Australia's largest wildlife rescue foundation in support of the ongoing bushfire recovery effort. We're so happy to announce that we raised $713 for the cause. Thank you all so much for the support. We'll be completing the donation ASAP.

From the swooping magpies of Silverpine to the red landscapes of Otherwhere, Newfound Courage is heavily inspired by our home, Australia. That’s why 100% of the revenue earned by the game in January will be donated to the ongoing bush fire recovery effort.

If you'd like to donate to support the recovery yourself, here are some great organisations you should consider:

WIRES: https://wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund
RFS: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/
The Red Cross: https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/drr

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update to say that the Winter's Fair achievements should now be live.

In addition, the build is now configured correctly for mac. Sorry about the delay.

- Curtis

Hey everyone,

The brand new Newfound Courage DLC Winter's Fair is now live!

Come home to Silverpine and revisit your favourite townsfolk while you solve a new holiday-themed mystery! For more details, checkout the Steam page:

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1119960/Newfound_Courage__Winters_Fair/

Have fun and happy Winter's Fair!

The Newfound Courage Team.


Play instructions:

To play, open the core Newfound Courage game in your Steam library, click the 'Play' button and select Winter's Fair from the dialogue box.