Timing of Update 5

Hey all, this is Kev. We were planning to patch the game with Early Access Update 5 today, which has crazy pacing changes that rather dramatically alter some core systems in the game. However, after some early testing with a few ultra-dedicated players, it's clear that these changes will need additional time and further stress-testing before it's ready for a full release so we've decided to delay the update until later in January.

Eager to see the new changes yourself? To help test, you can jump into the experimental [unstable] branch (new content in English-only) using the instructions below:

1. Right click As We Descend -> Properties -> Betas
2. Use this code in the Private Betas field and hit check code: descendingDeeper
3. Press the blue button that says "Opt into"
4. You're all set for [unstable] testing with a clean, independent save file!
The [unstable] branch is our branch with new changes and adjustments which might also introduce instability; if you want a more stable experience, you should generally play in the vanilla app without the [unstable] branch enabled. The [unstable] branch has its own save file as a subfolder within your Steam Cloud Save* (if you have it enabled)*. If you want to test from scratch, great! If you'd rather pick up testing from where you are in your current progress, you can port over your save. Full instructions for porting over your save can be found in our discord, just follow the instructions in this post.

Cheers to everyone who's jumping into the game, whether you're a new player joining in from the current sale or a returning player. We'll be back with more As We Descend soon.

Happy holidays,
Kev and the team at Box Dragon

P.S. If you've played the game and enjoyed your time, make sure to leave a review, it really helps us out. We're only a handful of devs at Box Dragon, so every review means a lot to us! Thanks in advance.

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