Howdy Outlaws, long time no see! We thank you for your patience over the past
year while weʼve been figuring out where to take Forty-Five. We know youʼve all
been waiting for an update from us, and while it has taken some time, weʼre finally
ready to reveal more about the future of our game!
When we first started working on the next iteration of Forty-Five, we believed that
it would be a massive update that would introduce new content to the game. In
hindsight, massive was perhaps an understatement. Over the last year, Forty-Five
has grown and evolved into something far larger than we had initially imagined,
and it all started with Crested Fox becoming a co-developer on the project.
So, who are Crested Fox? Like us, they are a student founded game studio, and
theyʼve been helping us turn Forty-Five into the best version of itself. With their
help, the original scope of the game has expanded as we now have the resources
to do many of the things we could not do alone. As some of you may have noticed
from the header, this includes a brand-new art style created by our new dedicated
art team!
However, weʼre still extremely proud of the current version of Forty-Five live on
steam and it holds a significant place in our hearts. We would like to preserve the
work of everyone who has worked on this version, while giving the expanded
team their own place to shine. As such, we have made the decision to create
Forty-Five: Reloaded!
Forty-Five: Reloaded is a remake of the current version of Forty-Five with both
new additions as well as reworks of original content.
As mentioned earlier, one of the biggest changes is the brand-new art style! Our
team has been hard at work building a unique visual style for Forty-Five. We
wanted to create a look that is both striking and accessible, while not being in the
way of the gameplay itself; and while it wasnʼt easy, we like to think weʼve
accomplished that. Let us know what you think of the new look!
However, donʼt let the amazing art distract you from the new gameplay changes!
We have been working on new stuff to shoot, new stuff to shoot at, new stuff that
helps your shooting and stuff you add to the stuff you shoot. Forty-Five: Reloaded
will not only include changes to the core gameplay loop but also add entirely new
mechanics and systems.
The biggest of these changes is that the game will now be split into two playable
modes, Constructed and Limited. While weʼre not ready to share how these modes
differ, weʼre sure some of you will have theories based on the names alone. Other
changes will include new ways to empower your deck, a reworked map traversal
system, and a brand-new difficulty system so you can see how well your decks
hold up under stress!
Forty-Five: Reloaded is a massive undertaking, and even with a bunch of new
content already developed, itʼll take some time to complete. Since weʼre an
unfunded student team, it is hard to give exact dates but as of now, weʼre hoping
to release a demo sometime in the second half of this year.
In the meantime, weʼll continue to give updates as frequently as possible. Make
sure youʼre in the community discord and following our social media to stay up to
date on the development of Forty-Five: Reloaded.
Thank you for your continued support,
Microwave Studios & Crested Fox