Penny’s Big Breakaway — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Penny's Big Breakaway 1.2.20240313 is now live | 2024-03-14 | Penny's Big Breakaway 1.2.20240313 is now live This is a hotfix build with the following changes: - Adjusted ice physics behavior and turn momentum - Fixed the catcher's mitt crash when using Hot Rod Pepper power-up - Fixed a progression block in Gala Night 1 where suction pipe doesn't send Penny high enough - Fixed input lock that could occur by pressing left face button on the main menu - Reinforced the fix to the Player Cannon in World's Edge Thanks for your patience and support! |
| Penny's Big Breakaway v1.2 Patch Notes | 2024-03-12 | Today, we released a patch that fixes several issues. It also includes updates and improvements to existing functions. Please make sure to update your game to the latest version. In lieu of the changes below, we will be resetting the leaderboards for 4-2. This patch introduces a fix to a bug that existed on this level which allowed players to skip a large portion of the level. We will continue to monitor the game for future fixes and patches, but in the meantime, thanks for playing Penny's Big Breakaway! Penny has been practicing her performances! She will no longer… Get stuck on wall ledges and other objects. Infinitely fall to her death in |
| Penny's Big Breakaway 1.1.20240227H is now live | 2024-02-28 | Penny's Big Breakaway 1.1.20240227H is now live This is a hotfix build with 2 PC-specific changes: - Crash fix for AMD RDNA 3 GPUs (incl. Radeon 7000 series GPUs and ROG Ally) - Removal of Crash Catcher module Thanks for your patience and support! |
| Gameplay & Controls | 2024-02-21 | Be sure to grab a controller because Penny’s Big Breakaway control scheme uses dual analog sticks - one to move Penny and the other to control Yo-Yo’s abilities. Learn how to navigate Macaroon and escape the Emperor’s penguins all while mastering the use of momentum. Yes, MOMENTUM! Alternatively, switch from pro controls to simple controls for a layout that’s more familiar for 3D platformers. From the main menu. Press “up” until you reach the options menu. Select “Options”. Press the button labeled “Controls” In the settings of “Controls” press left or right on “Control Styles” until you reach your desired setting. Press your back button to c |
| Surprise! Penny’s Big Breakaway is available now!! | 2024-02-21 | You’ve been asking when Penny’s Big Breakaway launches. Well….surprise! The game is out…like…right NOW! https://youtu.be/AB1oBZMAmjw Explore the bright and colorful world of Macaroon, and help Penny and Yo-Yo escape the clutches of the grouchy Emperor Eddie. Perform stylish, acrobatic tricks to avoid Eddie’s massive horde of pushy penguins in Story Mode. Power up Yo-Yo to protect Penny and put your speed running skills to the test in Time Attack mode to unlock special items and complete secret stages. From everyone here at Evening Star, thank you for the tremendous support. Your excitement has continually fueled us to make Penny’s Big Breakaw |
| Introducing a brand new animated trailer for Penny's Big Breakaway! | 2023-11-30 | Get ready to join Penny and Yo-Yo as they make their grand escape and face-off against a colorful cast of Bosses, including: ⭐ Sailor Sheila: Master of the diabolo, this seafaring rival is ready to contend for her place as top performer at the royal palace! ⭐ Mr. Q: This mind-bending magician and expert scientist has been described by some as a “man of many faces”! ⭐ The Taboo Artist: This avant-garde, once-elite performer has a love for fine art and a skill for puppeteering! ⭐ Judge Rufus: Resolute and by-the-book, this member of the Royal Court lays down the law in Macaroon! ⭐ Emperor Eddie: This stubborn ruler is out for retribution after |
| Ready, set, YO! | 2023-06-21 | Hey everyone, Evening Star here! You may know some of our team from their work on Sonic Mania and if so, hello again! We've been diligently working behind the scenes, pouring our passion into crafting something entirely fresh and exciting. Today, we are absolutely ecstatic to finally lift the curtain and share the news we've been eagerly anticipating. It is with great joy that we present to you our original 3D platformer, Penny's Big Breakaway! Join us as we introduce you to Penny, a street performer with dreams as big as her personality, and her lively companion, Yo-Yo, as they take center stage in the mesmerizing world of Macaroon. In this |