Whether you've rattled off the Hollow Knight Silksong 100% and are still finding excuses to explore Team Cherry's masterpiece (guilty as charged), or bounced off its demanding action and hostile world, you're probably looking for your next Metroidvania. You could opt for a newcom
Whether you've rattled off the Hollow Knight Silksong 100% and are still finding excuses to explore Team Cherry's masterpiece (guilty as charged), or bounced off its demanding action and hostile world, you're probably looking for your next Metroidvania. You could opt for a newcomer like MIO: Memories in Orbit, or established staples such as Bloodstained, Rain World, or Nine Sols. But I'm going to recommend Ultros, which handles the genre in a unique manner that took me a little while to warm to, only to grow into an experience I'll treasure for many years to come.
We are excited to welcome new players to our psychedelic metroidvania universe! To celebrate ULTROS’ release on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S, you can pick up the game with up to 30% off from today until February 27th.🌱✨
We are excited to welcome new players to our psychedelic metroidvania universe!
Friends of the Sarcophagus, today marks the first anniversary since the cycle began and we’ve hit an incredible milestone, 100,000 delivered! Thank you so much to our wonderful community, you are all part of the colourful light.🌱✨ ULTROS Artbook with Lost in Cult Fans looking to
Friends of the Sarcophagus, today marks the first anniversary since the cycle began and we’ve hit an incredible milestone, 100,000 delivered! Thank you so much to our wonderful community, you are all part of the colourful light.🌱✨
ULTROS Artbook with Lost in Cult
Fans looking to delve deeper into the world of ULTROS can now pre-order Ultros: Design Works, created in collaboration with Lost in Cult. This high-end art book features never-before-seen artwork, concept sketches, in-depth essays, exclusive developer interviews and much more!
A Deluxe Edition is also available, including a CD containing creator podcasts, 12 art cards, posters, stickers, and more. Early birds looking to pre-order the Deluxe Edition in the first 48 hours will receive a slight discount. Plus, the first 300 copies sold of the campaign-exclusive Deluxe Edition will include a signed bookplate.
To pre-order and learn more about the Ultros: Design Works Standard and Deluxe Editions, head on over to Lost in Cult.
Friends, sojourners, cosmic travelers! As we approach this cycle's end, we want to thank you all for digging into our extraterrestrial garden and unearthing the many-layered secrets of the Sarcophagus and Ultros. It has been a year filled with reflection, deliverance, and growth.
Friends, sojourners, cosmic travelers!
As we approach this cycle's end, we want to thank you all for digging into our extraterrestrial garden and unearthing the many-layered secrets of the Sarcophagus and Ultros. It has been a year filled with reflection, deliverance, and growth.
We would love for you to celebrate with us and consider helping our roots grow even further by nominating Ultros for the awards in the following categories:
🎶 Best Soundtrack 🎨 Outstanding Visual Style
Without you, our garden would be less curious, colorful, and creative 💜
Hey there, seedlings! We’ve pushed some exciting updates in an open test branch , and we need your help to make sure they sprout just right. Dig in, explore the latest improvements, and let us know if anything needs a little extra pruning! 🌸 What’s New in This Version? Room to G
Hey there, seedlings!
We’ve pushed some exciting updates in an open test branch, and we need your help to make sure they sprout just right. Dig in, explore the latest improvements, and let us know if anything needs a little extra pruning! 🌸
What’s New in This Version?
Room to Grow: Faster load times and a dramatic reduction in installed storage size (7GB → 3GB).
Map Enhancements: More clarity to help you navigate the game!
Gameplay Tweaks: New perks, ability adjustments, and smoother scenarios to cultivate your skills.
Bug Fixes: We’ve weeded out a ton of pesky issues to keep your gameplay flourishing.
See the full patch notes below for the full scoop of what's included in this update!
How to Participate
1️⃣ Plant Yourself in the Test Branch: Go to ULTROS in your game library - right click and select "Properties...", then "Betas". 2️⃣ Opt into opentest, selectable in the drop down menu. 📝 Share your findings through this form: https://www.ultrosgame.com/support
When?
The Test Branch is live now! Don’t leaf us hanging—jump in and help shape the future of the game.
Full update notes
We've completely overhauled how assets are loaded in the game. This has resulted in faster load times for some players and a significant reduction in the installed storage size, shrinking from 7 GB to 3 GB. These changes have impacted how Rooms load and how fade-in and fade-out transitions function. If you encounter any issues related to these areas, we’d greatly appreciate your feedback!
Extractor Changes
The Remote Trimmer can now cut through breakable rocks
You can now destroy the contents of the Splicer by firing at the ground (hold for 1.5 seconds)
The Digger can now grab things (seeds, compost, nests) without boosting
Increased speed of upgraded Thruster
Map Changes
Seeds and item chests appear on map
Breakable blocks animate slightly on the map, making them easier to see
The “Track Gardens” perk now displays unused planting patches on the map
Dark zones will now be permanently lit up on the map once they have been explored, instead of reverting when the game is reloaded (this does not change existing save files, zones need to be lit up again after applying this patch for the effect to become permanent)
Filtering option on map (connection, icons, plants)
Fixed long straight connection lines that could sometimes appear on world map
Ability Changes
Intake perks now drain their respective nutrients
Rebalanced the HWK Intake so Ouji is never completely immune to detection, but the range still varies by intake level
Enabled aerial item throw while unarmed
Scenario Changes
If you end up stuck without a sword, Gärdner can now bail you out if you visit the east end of his garden
Added shortcuts to make many of the ball puzzles in Infinity Lake optional
Added 2 planting patches in Pantheon of the Stars and Infinity Lake to ease connecting in frustrating spots, and provide better introductions to Wildling and Devadaru seeds
Some doors will now open to Ouji if she is not carrying a sword, allowing her to escape getting stuck in combat scenarios
Gärdner now immediately feedbacks on digging tunnels for the Uloborus in the Garden
If the Qualia chase is somehow bypassed, it can now be triggered by Gärdner’s first Ogu Mumin
Pantheon games will no longer activate after the Host is defeated in that cycle
Thank you for nurturing ULTROS with your care and feedback. Together, we’ll make it thrive! 🌳✨
Friends of the Sarcophagus: ULTROS will be part of the Steam event Save & Sound, with a live performance from Ratvader. You can watch the showcase on Bedtime Digital Games’ channels: Twitch: YouTube: Here is the full schedule, packed full of acoustic waves from gaming's best
Friends of the Sarcophagus:
ULTROS will be part of the Steam event Save & Sound, with a live performance from Ratvader.
You can watch the showcase on Bedtime Digital Games’ channels:
Here is the full schedule, packed full of acoustic waves from gaming's best and brightest...
Presented by Bedtime Digital Games, Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales and demos on Steam. Come enjoy headbanging soundtracks as well as unique implementations of music and audio in games.
Celebrating music in video games, ULTROS will be part of the Steam event Save & Sound! Tune in on November 4 to enjoy a performance by our amazing composer Ratvader! Presented by Bedtime Digital Games, Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales and demos on Steam
Celebrating music in video games, ULTROS will be part of the Steam event Save & Sound! Tune in on November 4 [PST: 3PM / CET: 12AM] to enjoy a performance by our amazing composer Ratvader!
Presented by Bedtime Digital Games, Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales and demos on Steam. Come enjoy headbanging soundtracks as well as unique implementations of music and audio in games.
GAMEPLAY CHANGES Once you unlock the True Returner, you will now keep your item inventory across cycles Ouji runs 50% faster in water Ouji no longer gets pushed along by minor water flows Sprayer has more generous range and more immediate effect Sprayer now travels faster when co
GAMEPLAY CHANGES
Once you unlock the True Returner, you will now keep your item inventory across cycles
Ouji runs 50% faster in water
Ouji no longer gets pushed along by minor water flows
Sprayer has more generous range and more immediate effect
Sprayer now travels faster when controlled with a game pad (on par with mouse controls).
It is now much easier to plant seeds in walls by performing an aerial item throw while right next to the gardening spot
Knockback force and angle of Air Tesseract double-kick has been reworked to make it much more useful for juggling items in Infinity Lake and elsewhere
Knockback of Drop Kick is similarly adjusted to put it more in line with the default aerial attack
Various animation and attack tweaks for the fight against Vasa
Ouji now retains her running speed across room transitions
Roots now bend the other way when they regrow after a cut, giving advanced gardeners some limited control over their shape
CLARITY
Added an unskippable tutorial popup when Gärdner explains how to create new gardening spots
Added text descriptions for seeds and extractor tools in their selection wheels
More visible cloud of dark wisps surrounding newly acquired extractor tools, and clearer visual effect when they nullify a dark barrier
Brunzon now explicitly asks for a demonstration of the Sprayer
INPUT
Input rebinding is now available in the pause menu, in addition to the title menu
Controls can be freely rebound to mouse buttons
Controller input can now be rebound
Added custom cursor
Cursor now becomes hidden when using a gamepad
OPTIONS
Added the option to control extractor tools with the same inputs as controlling Ouji, allowing play without the right stick (or without mouse). Some tools work a little differently with this option enabled, especially when playing on keyboard.
Added an "energy bar" in the Graphics menu to give a ballpark idea of how various options affect energy consumption
BUGFIXES
Fixed a bug where glitched flower connections could cause the game to freeze when leaving an area or entering a save station
Fixed various bugs and inconsistencies in the chase sequence
Fixed a bug where mechanical walls could respawn if the game was reloaded after removing any plants that obstruct the wall (please note that they will still respawn this way if a cycle passes)
Fixed a bug where dropping items inside a shaman's chamber would leave Ouji unable to use items
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We are delighted to say that Ultros launched with critical acclaim on February 13, with a current 82 score on Metacritic! Here’s some of the kind words from critics: • GamesRadar+: "a drop dead gorgeous head trip" • VG247: "the best Metroidvania I’ve played since Hollow Knight" ,
We are delighted to say that Ultros launched with critical acclaim on February 13, with a current 82 score on Metacritic! Here’s some of the kind words from critics:
• GamesRadar+: "a drop dead gorgeous head trip" • VG247: "the best Metroidvania I’ve played since Hollow Knight" , "Ultros is a winner" • Screen Rant: "An utterly original DMT-infused Metroid fever dream" • Eurogamer: "Genuinely brilliant." • PSU: "a must-play" • Financial Times: "A Technicolor fantasia" • Metro: "simply gorgeous"
We are thrilled with this positive reception, and can’t wait to hear more about your journey through The Sarcophagus! Watch our accolades trailer here: [LINK]
Ultros is out now on Steam. There’s also the Deluxe Edition – including the Ultros Digital Artbook, showcasing the psychedelic world through never-before-seen imagery from the visionary El Huervo, and the Ultros Original Soundtrack, lovingly orchestrated by Oscar “Ratvader” Rydelius.
The following fixes have been rolled out in Ultros: Adjusted the physics for flying with the Thruster extractor, for a much smoother ride Added a 4K resolution option. PLEASE NOTE that this only affects some of the graphics (in particular the UI) because the artwork was created w
The following fixes have been rolled out in Ultros:
Adjusted the physics for flying with the Thruster extractor, for a much smoother ride
Added a 4K resolution option. PLEASE NOTE that this only affects some of the graphics (in particular the UI) because the artwork was created with an HD resolution in mind (1920 x 1080, or "Sharp" in the options menu). 4K will still cause your computer to use roughly twice the electricity compared to playing in HD, so we only recommend the setting if you are playing on a very large screen. Therefore, "Sharp" remains the default setting.
Removed a limitation on how far plants can grow immediately after replacing another plant.
Adjusted level design in Infinity Lake with new tools for players who may have gotten stuck, including a new planting patch and a few mushrooms for charging the Thruster
Fixed a crash that could happen when growing Augeas plants through an area transition and then returning later
Fixed a bug where music and audio could get stuck in a dampened state permanently.
Fixed a hang that could happen when breaking open a shaman pod while also carrying connection wisps
Improved registering for achievements "The pound of flesh which I demand" and "The feast of harvest"
Today is the day. From the creative vision of El Huervo, a psychedelic sci-fi combining brutally intense combat with platforming and cultivating alien plant life. You must explore the vast depths a cosmic sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play.
From the creative vision of El Huervo, a psychedelic sci-fi combining brutally intense combat with platforming and cultivating alien plant life. You must explore the vast depths a cosmic sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play.
Ultros Launches on Steam TOMORROW! In celebration of the glowing critical reception - watch the devs play more of the game in the Steam broadcast NOW on the product page. The demo is available to play now - if you enjoy the demo, why not pre-order? Remember, there’s also the Delu
Ultros Launches on Steam TOMORROW!
In celebration of the glowing critical reception - watch the devs play more of the game in the Steam broadcast NOW on the product page.
The demo is available to play now - if you enjoy the demo, why not pre-order?
Remember, there’s also the Deluxe Edition – including the Ultros Digital Artbook, showcasing the psychedelic world through never-before-seen imagery from the visionary El Huervo, and the Ultros Original Soundtrack, lovingly orchestrated by Oscar “Ratvader” Rydelius.
Ultros is one of those games that's born to stick in the memory. Not only is it one of the most visually vibrant games of the year so far with its neon colour palette that's an instant-KO-to-my-eyeballs, but the way it twists and rewires core tenets of the Metroidvania rulebook a
Ultros is one of those games that's born to stick in the memory. Not only is it one of the most visually vibrant games of the year so far with its neon colour palette that's an instant-KO-to-my-eyeballs, but the way it twists and rewires core tenets of the Metroidvania rulebook also make it one of the boldest and most daring examples of its genre. I'll say it now: it doesn't always stick the landing. But if there's one thing Ultros does constantly throughout its 15-odd hour runtime, it's that it's always, always interesting. And for that, it has my respect - even if by the time the (first) end credits rolled, I was ready to never touch it ever again.
2024's already been a big year for Metroidvania fans. Hardly a month in, we've already seen Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launch and infuse the genre with killer momentum as we careen towards more surefire bangers like Animal Well, Tales of Kezera: Zau, Earthblade, and - yes -
2024's already been a big year for Metroidvania fans. Hardly a month in, we've already seen Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launch and infuse the genre with killer momentum as we careen towards more surefire bangers like Animal Well, Tales of Kezera: Zau, Earthblade, and - yes - Hollow Knight: Silksong. Each one seems to have a distinct hook; Prince of Persia marries the precision platforming of Celeste with stylish combat, Animal Well is all about nonviolent puzzle-solving, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau promises a heartfelt story.
When playing any character-driven videogame I sometimes experience a sensation akin to my eyes unfocussing, and remember that I'm not, strictly speaking, controlling a body in a world, but interacting with a simulation that includes representations of a body and a world. The char
When playing any character-driven videogame I sometimes experience a sensation akin to my eyes unfocussing, and remember that I'm not, strictly speaking, controlling a body in a world, but interacting with a simulation that includes representations of a body and a world. The character is just an interfacial node in a vast tangle of visible and invisible elements; by moving the character, I cause objects, surfaces, creatures to load or unload, spring into motion or change colour and a million things besides.
Some games foreground these interdependencies by fictionalising the simulation as a giant organism or ecosystem, a more intriguing kind of "living, breathing" environment which is aware of your presence within it. Amongst these games is Ultros, a side-scrolling, psychedelic metroidvania - or as developers Hadoque might prefer, "gardenvania" - which launches next week.
We’re thrilled to be in Steam Next Fest and release our new demo to you all now! You can watch the demo trailer here: You can also watch the devs play the demo NOW in the Steam broadcast on the product page . If you enjoy the demo, why not pre-order? There’s also the Deluxe Editi
We’re thrilled to be in Steam Next Fest and release our new demo to you all now! You can watch the demo trailer here:
You can also watch the devs play the demo NOW in the Steam broadcast on the product page.
If you enjoy the demo, why not pre-order?
There’s also the Deluxe Edition – including the Ultros Digital Artbook, showcasing the psychedelic world through never-before-seen imagery from the visionary El Huervo, and the Ultros Original Soundtrack, lovingly orchestrated by Oscar “Ratvader” Rydelius.
Ultros Launches on Steam imminently - February 13th!
Friends of the Sarcophagus, our demo of ULTROS will be available during Steam Next Fest. Going live on February 5th at 10AM (PT)! Watch the trailer here,..
Friends of the Sarcophagus, our demo of ULTROS will be available during Steam Next Fest.
As we near the birthing of the demon, the Sarcophagus trembles, and the chanting intensifies. From the artistic vision of El Huervo – get ready for ULTROS! Coming to PS5, PS4 and PC on February 13th 2024.
As we near the birthing of the demon, the Sarcophagus trembles, and the chanting intensifies. From the artistic vision of El Huervo – get ready for ULTROS!
