Power Chord — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Update 1.0.8 Build Notes | 2023-06-01 | Bug Fixes ============ - Fixed bug where Wither’s third card is unlocked but not usable in game |
| Update 1.0.7: The Wither Release!!! | 2023-05-17 | 1.0.7 - Build Notes Wither Release =========================================================== Introducing Wither Obscuros!!!! ============================= - The vessel of an ancient, evil, sun god, Wither uses the Sun's Form Stance to burn through the demon and the Moon’s Form Stance to amplify the charges that she deals out! Chronal Distortion Difficulty Updates ============================= New Battle Distortions Added Mordeth can join you in fighting demons, but demons will receive infernal gear A random exhausted card will be revived on turn start, but a random card in your hand will be exhausted on turn end Updated Battle Distortions “ |
| 1.0.7 - Build Notes Wither Release | 2023-05-17 | ============================= Introducing Wither Obscuros!!!! ============================= - The vessel of an ancient, evil, sun god, Wither uses the Sun's Form Stance to burn through the demon and the Moon’s Form Stance to amplify the charges that she deals out! ============================= Chronal Distortion Difficulty Updates ============================= New Battle Distortions Added ============================= - Mordeth can join you in fighting demons, but demons will receive infernal gear - A random exhausted card will be revived on turn start, but a random card in your hand will be exhausted on turn end Updated Battle Distortions == |
| 1.0.6 - The Distorted Update | 2023-03-16 | ============================= Introducing Nix!!!! ============================= - Nix is committed to exactly two things in life: never wearing a shirt again, and littering the battlefield with as many bombs as possible to set them off if things ever get boring. New Feature - Chronal Distortion Difficulty Levels! ============================= - Was Valak the Crowned too easy? Did the Portal to Helmoth leave you wishing there were new ways for the demon hordes to destroy you? Introducing Chronal Distortions! Twenty levels of increasing difficulty and battle modifiers to prove you’re the top band in the Midverse. Steam - Trading Cards ========= |
| Update Notes for build 1.0.5 | 2023-02-23 | ============================= Introducing Cleo Caliber!!!! ============================= - An obsessively efficient guitarist who melts down spell cards into single powerful strikes. Cleo uses Overkill when she takes down a demon to redirect any extra damage to a random second target to make sure she never has to waste a single point of damage! Balance ============ - All Stances now cost 0 Energy and Exhaust to help you carry more stances while still keeping your hand clean in a fight. - Chaos Storm - update to start with hitting 1 random enemy at the start of each round instead of 3 - Reverberation - Is now Unstable. - Protective Ritual - La |
| Update Notes for build 1.0.4 | 2023-02-14 | Quality of Life improvements ============================= - New Option: Run In Background - New Option: Skip Battle Effects to apply Status Effects much faster - On Screen keyboard opens automatically on Steam Deck when entering Seeds. Balance ============ - Improved scripted enemy actions. Some enemies were not taking advantage of the stances and buffs they were applying to themselves. - Improving clarity of card descriptions - Healing totem increased from 3 to 5 health provided - Card Updates - Calming Wave - Now available to Bor - Blow Out - Cost increased from 2 to 3 - Mass Cleanse - Cost increased from 1 to 2 - Cleansing Charge - Cost i |
| Update Notes for build 1.0.3 | 2023-02-06 | 1.0.3 =========================================================== Bug Fixes ============================= - Fixed bug causing the game to sometimes lock up when generating new cards on player's turn - Fixed bug causing the game to sometimes lock up after entering the Portal fight |
| Hyde is AVAILABLE NOW! | 2023-02-02 | Hey band mates👩🎤👨🎤 We're excited to introduce you to Hyde! A prize fighter always at the center of attention, Hyde protects the band by being a target the demons have to hit. Using taunts that draw in hits that charge his Defiance levels, Hyde will keep your band free to attack while putting himself in the spotlight! Along with Hyde comes lots of bug fixes and balance improvements. Check out the latest build now! Wanna get in on the action? Join the Discord! |
| Update Notes for build 1.0.2 | 2023-02-02 | 1.0.2 =========================================================== Introducing HYDE!!!! ============================= - A prize fighter always at the center of attention, Hyde protects the band by being a target the demons have to hit. Using taunts that draw in hits that charge his Defiance levels, Hyde will keep your band free to attack while putting himself in the spotlight! Quality of Life improvements ============================= - Seeds are now visible on the Map and Options screens during your run. - Map is more responsive after completing a node. No more waiting for animations to finish. - Cutscenes - New map cutscenes will only come u |
| A New Member Joins the Band on February 2! | 2023-01-30 | Sharpen your drumsticks, we're going back on tour! Hyde, the "Heavy Target," joins the roster THIS THURSDAY! The best part? This DLC drop is absolutely FREE! Stay tuned for more info and a closer look at Hyde this Thursday! Stay tuned for more info and a closer look at Hyde this Thursday! In other news, we would like to thank everyone who has made the first weekend of Power Chord so kick ass! For all of those who have played the game, streamed the game, joined the Discord, or given feedback, we tip our hats off to you. We will be releasing an update in the coming weeks to address bugs and balancing that our awesome band mates have made us awa |
| Yes, you CAN play Power Chord on the Steam Deck! | 2023-01-27 | Hey band mates! We've had a few inquiries about whether Power Chord will play well on the Steam Deck. We're very happy to tell you that... Power Chord is Steam Deck Certified! Are you playing Power Chord on the Steam Deck? Let us know what you think! Rock on 🤘 |
| Update Notes for build 1.0.1 | 2023-01-27 | Fixed a bug in which some players were experiencing a crash from the main menu. Thanks to everyone today who provided reports, assisted in trouble shooting and helped us get this fix out as fast as possible. |
| POWER CHORD IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!! | 2023-01-26 | Band mates, our time has finally arrived...The show must BEGIN! POWER CHORD IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! Get your hands on the best (and only) rock-n-roguelite to release this January! |
| GIVEAWAY!!! Win a Signed BC Rich Warlock Guitar! | 2023-01-23 | Enter for your chance to win a BC Rich Warlock Guitar, signed by the Power Chord Development Team! That's right - we're giving one lucky fan a KICK ASS guitar, signed by the Power Chord team here at Big Blue Bubble! There are multiple ways to enter - the more you take advantage of, the better chance you have at winning! GOOD LUCK!! 🎸 Enter The Giveaway Now! |
| Countdown to Release: Roxy Cleaver | 2023-01-18 | Hey Band Mates 👩🎤👨🎤 Wow! Only 8 DAYS until the Power Chord Launch?!?! The band is packing up their instruments and getting ready to load up the tour bus. In the mean time, why don't we check out Roxy Cleaver, the Riot Gladiator. Don't forget... Power Chord releases January 26! Be sure to hit that wishlist button so you'll be notified as soon as the game launches. See you soon🤘 |
| Countdown to Release: Shinobi 13 | 2023-01-17 | Hey Band Mates 👩🎤👨🎤 There's only 9 DAYS until the Power Chord Release! Let's take a deep dive into everyone's favorite anonymous bass player, Shinobi 13. Don't forget... Power Chord releases January 26! Be sure to hit that wishlist button so you'll be notified as soon as the game launches. See you soon🤘 |
| Countdown to Release: UI Showcase | 2023-01-16 | Hey Band Mates 👩🎤👨🎤 Can you believe there's only 10 DAYS until the Power Chord Launch?!?! As we finish our warm ups and wrap up band practices, we thought you'd like to see some more behind-the-scenes content. Check out some of the awesome UI work in the game! Did you spot some new and exciting cards and gear?😈 Don't forget... Power Chord releases January 26! Be sure to hit that wishlist button so you'll be notified as soon as the game launches. See you soon🤘 |
| Power Chord: Behind the Music | 2023-01-13 | Hey, band mates 👩🎤👨🎤 Want to learn more about the making of the kick ass music in Power Chord? Check out this interview with Tom, the composer of the Power Chord soundtrack. Don't forget... Power Chord releases January 26! Be sure to hit that wishlist button so you'll be notified as soon as the game launches. Catch all you rock stars later🤘 |
| A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Power Chord | 2023-01-11 | What's up, band mates 👩🎤👨🎤 As we ramp up to the release of Power Chord, we thought we'd give you some behind-the-scenes content at the making of Power Chord. First up, we've got Jamie and Mikko talking about the inspirations behind the game, the game development process, the journey Power Chord has taken, and everything in between. Don't forget... Power Chord releases January 26! Be sure to hit that wishlist button so you'll be notified as soon as the game launches. Catch all you rock stars later🤘 |
| Power Chord Releases January 26!!! | 2023-01-05 | Alright, band mates 👩🎤👨🎤 You've tuned your instruments, you've had your warmups. Now it's time for the real deal. Power Chord is releasing January 26 on Steam Send those demons back to Helmoth where they came from 😈 Wishlist now! |
| Today: Power Chord Community Stream! | 2022-11-23 | What's up Band Mates 👩🎤👨🎤 Today at 3 PM EST, we will be doing a Community Stream on our Twitch channel of the Brand New Beta!! This is an awesome opportunity to hang out with the devs, ask your burning questions, and see some kick ass gameplay!! Can't wait to hang out and meet the band 🤘 You can watch the Stream here: https://www.twitch.tv/bigbluebubbletv |
| The Power Chord Beta is NOW AVAILABLE! | 2022-11-21 | It’s time to unleash your instruments of destruction and kick some demon ass!!! Hey band mates 👩🎤👨🎤 It's officially time to rock out to the Power Chord Beta! We’re excited that you’ve joined the band and want to help send that demon spawn back to Helmoth where they came from😈 How to access the Beta: 1. Visit the Power Chord Steam store page. 2. Click on “request access to the playtest,” which should appear right below the Wishlist button (and hey, if you haven’t already, click that “Wishlist” button too!). 3. You will be prompted that you have entered into the playtest. Follow the instructions on the prompt. 4. “Power Chord Playtest” w |
| Sign Up for the Upcoming Power Chord Beta! | 2022-11-03 | Oh $@!#...The band is back together. They're fierce, ruthless, and more brutal than ever😈 Are you ready to slay BRAND NEW demons on an ALL NEW stage? Sign up for the upcoming Power Chord Beta RIGHT NOW! Beta opens November 18. Show those demons know who's boss👊 Sign up for the Beta here: https://www.powerchordbeta.com/ Features in the Beta: NEW Second Stage unlocked - Battle your way through the Grand Hall of the Thunderfist and discover what secrets lie in your path! You never know who…or what…you may encounter. NEW Demons unlocked - You’ll face off against never-before-seen enemies as you fight your way through the Grand Hall of the Thund |
| Power Chord at GamesCom 2022! | 2022-08-24 | What’s up band mates! 👩🎤👨🎤 We are very excited to be taking part in the Indie Arena Booth at this year's GamesCom 2022! Power Chord is being featured alongside some of the most exciting and creative upcoming indie games GamesCom has to offer! Can’t make it to GamesCom this year? Don’t fret! You can check out the virtual booth here: https://www.gamescom.global/en/partner/z/indie-arena-booth - You’ll find us in the Subspace room where you can chat with our virtual assistant, Jenn! Be sure to check out the Power Chord demo, available for free directly from our Steam Store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724390/Power_Chord/ Kick s |
| Devlog #7 is now LIVE!!! | 2022-06-16 | What's up band mates! 👩🎤👨🎤 In celebration of Power Chord being featured in the Steam Next Fest, we've dropped a brand new demo featuring the magical and mystical Asher Odd. We sat down with Jamie and Mikko to discuss the creation of the new character, and a behind-the-scenes look at development! Wanna get in on the action? Join the Official Power Chord Discord here! Haven't wishlisted the game yet? You can do that here! |
| Power Chord at the Steam Next Fest | 2022-06-15 | What is Power Chord? Power Chord is a rock'n roguelite deck-building game. Assemble Earth's mightiest musicians, battle your way through legions of demons, discover new cards to enhance your instruments of destruction, and take back the city, one dive bar at a time. Battle of the Bands Turn-based card combat pits you against the demon gangs of Helmoth in a tour to take back the city, one dive bar at a time Band Together Each band member brings their own unique cards and gear to change up your gameplay Amped Up Discover new cards as you brawl stage-to-stage, unlocking new strategies to take down demons and strengthen your instruments of destru |
| Devlog #6 is now LIVE!!! | 2022-06-10 | What's up band mates! 👩🎤👨🎤 This week's devlog is all about the anonymous, venomous, graffiti-painting bassist Shinobi 13 😈 We talked with Jamie and Mikko all about the design process and gameplay style of this toxin-dealing band member. Be sure to check back next week for a special devlog and maybe even an exciting surprise 😏 Wanna get in on the action? Join the Official Power Chord Discord here! Haven't wishlisted the game yet? You can do that here! |
| Power Chord at the Steam Next Fest | 2022-05-31 | What is Power Chord? Power Chord is a rock'n roguelite deck-building game. Assemble Earth's mightiest musicians, battle your way through legions of demons, discover new cards to enhance your instruments of destruction, and take back the city, one dive bar at a time. Battle of the Bands Turn-based card combat pits you against the demon gangs of Helmoth in a tour to take back the city, one dive bar at a time Band Together Each band member brings their own unique cards and gear to change up your gameplay Amped Up Discover new cards as you brawl stage-to-stage, unlocking new strategies to take down demons and strengthen your instruments of destru |
| Devlog #5 is now LIVE!!! | 2022-05-05 | What's up band mates! 👩🎤👨🎤 This week we are airing a very special devlog that covers all of the fun and excitement from PAX 2022. We chatted with Michael, Charlie, Zack, and Anthony about their experiences representing Power Chord at PAX Rising in Boston. Check out the devlog here: Don't forget to check out the BRAND NEW DEMO featuring Ember, our new firecracker of a guitarist, right now on Steam. Want to get in on the action? Make sure to join the Power Chord Discord to get exclusive announcements and updates straight from the devs. You can wishlist and follow the game here. I'll catch you next time. Rock on! 🤘 |
| New Demo + Upcoming Dev Diary | 2022-05-02 | To celebrate Power Chord being featured in Steam's Going Rogue: A Festival of Persistence we decided to create a brand-new demo which is available...NOW! SURPRISE! What's New A second guitarist, Ember, has been added to the demo. Similar to Roxy, Ember can be unlocked after an initial playthrough of the demo Ember - The Firestarter uses her furnace guitar to build up HEAT CHARGERS EVERY TIME SHE PLAYS. She can melt through the demons BUT IF YOU DON'T COOL DOWN by the end of the turn OVERHEAT will keep everyone in danger! Added new cinematics to give the world some juicy ~lore~ Added a new opening tutorial Put Roxy Cleaver back in THE VAULT (d |