Everyone has been asking for more opportunities to play Disc Jam, so today we’re happy to announce that you can play every week! Starting July 21st, Disc Jam will be online every Thursday for 12 hours! We’re doubling the length of our playtest window in the hope that it will be easier for players in all parts of the world to find time to play.
THURSDAY NIGHT JAM
Every Thursday – Starting July 21st
3pm to 3am EST (New York)
12pm to 12am PST (Los Angeles)
16:00 to 4:00 BRST (São Paulo)
19:00 to 7:00 GMT (London)
20:00 to 8:00 CET (Paris)
22:00 to 10:00 MSK (Moscow)
Why the wait? I want to play RIGHT NOW!
Well, we’re still investigating bug reports from our last test, but we’ve also got some really exciting changes to gameplay and scoring in the works and we need to get them finished up before we make another build. We’ll be putting up another blog post soon with more details on what’s new!
Why this day and time? I can’t play!
A few months ago, we sent out a survey asking players their ideal playtest times and the vast majority of respondents said that weeknights were best. We chose Thursday evenings so that we could respond to feedback on Fridays and iterate on that feedback at the start of the following week. We understand that some people may not be able to play on Thursdays, but we feel it is important to have a regular schedule that players can rely on. If enough people are participating, we will open up a second day of the week for testing.
What do I do next?
In the meantime, make sure you've redeemed your Steam key and downloaded the game client. If you haven't yet received your key and you're unable to get one from discjamgame.com, please check out this post.
How do I play?
Check out our 'How To Jam' page for a description of the rules, the controls, and some tips on how to jam like a pro. Once you're playing, you can also press Start or ESC to open the in-game menu and get a refresher.
Can I use a controller?
Yes! In fact, we recommend using a Microsoft Xbox 360 or Microsoft Xbox One controller for the best experience. If you don't have one, no worries, you can still play using a traditional keyboard.
Can my friends play?
Of course! If your friends want to play and they haven't signed up yet, send them over to discjamgame.com. They'll receive a Steam key as soon as they sign up and verify their email address.
Can I stream this or post videos?
Definitely! Everyone is encouraged to stream the game and upload footage wherever they wish. We're excited to share the game with the world, build a community, and get everyone involved in helping us make Disc Jam the best game it can be.