Dad Quest — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Mac and Linux Versions Now Available in Testing! | 2020-02-20 | We have a wonderful little update for you today! We are currently in the final stages of testing for both Mac and Linux versions of Dad Quest. These builds are available for testing purposes now and can be downloaded via a dedicated beta branch. If you would like to hop onto either the Mac or Linux builds, you can do so by doing the following: - Load up Steam on your desired operating system - Go to your library and locate Dad Quest (ownership is required of course) - Go to the beta branch and then enter the password updatetesting and click on 'check code' - This should then trigger a download for the game If you run into any issues, please d |
| UPDATE NOW LIVE | Achievements Added, Soundtrack Now Available to Purchase | 2019-02-22 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/20d73d584f8c2ff9422a7129f8995726b0488703.png Hello all, Welcome to Dad Quest's new update! This brings achievements, as well as some new customisation options and an update to the game's finale. Read on for the full patch notes! Official Soundtrack Now Available! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/b183e8b286cb3a29dbd4094db19a766a2ae0161e.png You are now able to purchase the Dad Quest official soundtrack, which consists of a whopping 36 tracks. Click here to find out more. Full Patch Notes ACHIEVEMENTS IMPLEMENTED Visuals 8 new |
| Dad Quest Hotfix 1.01 | Hit box adjustments. | 2018-08-23 | Hello Dads™ We have a small hotfix for you today which addresses some minor issues with the launch version of the game. Fixes Removed "Early Access Version" Hit box detection issue that let you get stuck in that specific situation is resolved Removed test save file Thank you again for your continued support |
| DAD QUEST V1.0 OUT NOW - Chapter 3 Arrives | 40% Discount Now Live | 2018-08-17 | Hi all, We're excited to announce that Dad Quest Chapter 3 has arrived, marking the game's exit from Early Access, and launch as a full game! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZynDL-W0k8 Chapter 3 In Dad Quest’s exciting finale, Chapter 3, there is plenty of content to get your teeth into, including: • 4 new areas • 5 new bosses • 10+ new enemies • Tons of new combat abilities • New quests • New outfits https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/e58cb69307d960c749e4ca7be3c9a31319eaa63d.gif Discount To celebrate the launch of Dad Quest, we're offering a 40% discount for one week only. Make sure to grab the game |
| 7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest #7 - Chapter 3 is Coming! | 2018-06-17 | Hello all, Father's Day has arrived! Welcome to our final blog post in the '7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest' feature, where we will be taking just a peak at the upcoming Chapter 3! Thank you very much for joining us for this special Father's Day event! Dad Quest is now available at a 60% discount, so there's never been a better time to jump in and play the game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/524250/Dad_Quest/ While there's already plenty of content to get your teeth into, Dad Quest's exciting finale, Chapter 3, is yet to come. Today, for the first time ever, we are revealing a sneak peak at Chapter 3, which will arrive soon as a free content |
| 7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest #6 - Enemies! | 2018-06-16 | Welcome to part 6 of our '7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest' feature! Today we're looking at the many enemies of Dad Quest! We're so very close to Father's Day now, but you can get ahead of the fatherly game right now - Dad Quest is currently 60% off, it's largest discount on Steam to date. https://store.steampowered.com/app/524250/Dad_Quest/ https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/9131cdd54553c40738aacc1d7b548e5fabb45678.gif Blog by Sundae Month's Eric Winebrenner Prelude Designing enemies in Dad Quest has always been a challenge. By throwing their child, a player can attack from an infinite number of angles, an |
| Dad Quest Now at 60% off! | 7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest #5 - Comedy! | 2018-06-15 | Welcome to the 5th post in our '7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest' blog series. This time, we're taking a deep dive into how Dad Quest came to be so funny. Read on to hear directly from the developer! Don't forget that, for Father's Day, Dad Quest is currently seeing a 60% discount! This is the lowest price that the game has ever been available at on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/524250/Dad_Quest/ https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/1313054904d943f96d206df3e8fa6f047a7344fe.gif Blog by Sundae Month's Ryan Huggins Summary: As a whole, Dad Quest was always designed to be funny (at least to some degre |
| 7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest #4 - Shooting Gallery! | 2018-06-14 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/cf1875f94b132ccf174182910e4aaab69d85618e.png Howdy ho, Dads to be! It is not long now until Fathers Day, and we hope that you celebrate it with us this Sunday! In the mean time, why not join us for the fourth part of the '7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest' blog series? Today we are sharing details about the shooting range found in Mountain City Park - founded by a pig entrepreneur, you are able to take on the challenge of popping balloons to win big prizes! These prizes rotate on loading the game so there's always a chance that they may well have something interesting that |
| 7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest #3 - Cosmetic Customisation! | 2018-06-13 | A fatherly hello to you all! This is a good time to remind you that over Father's Day weekend, Dad Quest will be seeing a massive 60% discount, marking it as the lowest ever price Dad Quest has seen on Steam. In today's '7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest' post we wanted to share details about the new customisation options which launched in Chapter 2 of Dad Quest. The Dad obviously is capable of sporting a cap and beige shorts, but the Child is a butterfly of fashion! Starting out with the standard shorts and shirt, the Child will be able to wear an assortment of funky threads! However, these clothes will be cosmetic and offer no stat boosts or debu |
| 7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest #2 - Side Quests! | 2018-06-12 | Welcome to the second part of our "7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest" feature! Imagine that being said in a booming echo-y voice for gravitas. Sends shivers down your spine, right? This is a good time to remind you that over Father's Day weekend, Dad Quest will be seeing a massive 60% discount, marking it as the lowest ever price Dad Quest has seen on Steam. Without any further ado, let's move onto today's feature, Side Quests! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/12b8fd253da14315098c8b777733952f10b0141f.png The Dad Quest is of course incredibly important - striving to become a good Dad and raise a happy Child |
| 7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest #1 - Toys! | 2018-06-11 | Hello everyone, and welcome to the very first in a series of announcements that we are calling '7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest'. In the run up to Father’s Day, we will be sharing information on Chapter 2 which focuses on various features like toys, comedy, enemies and side quests. Remember that on Father’s Day we’ll have a 60% off sale to celebrate! So make sure to add the game to your Steam wishlist to keep up to date. Today’s feature is The Toys of Dad Quest. Your Child, by its own merits, is a dangerous weapon - indestructible and able to soar incredible distances at great velocity with the help of a Dad’s strong throwing arm. While the Dad a |
| Dad Quest Chapter 2 Now Live! | 2018-05-22 | Hello Dads and Dads to be! Today marks the release of chapter 2 of Dad Quest, adding with it a few more hours of content, new child skills and a plethora of other features! Check out the list of additions below: • 2 hours+ of new content following the narrative of the player taking on the Dad Quest • Dress up your child in brand new cosmetic outfits from top hats to gladiator armour • 7+ Side Quests have been added! Feed eggs to hungry children, converse with the trash king and pay your taxes! • New toys to equip to your child, from Rubber Bands to toy cars which give your child special properties when attacking enemies. • New music • New Dad |
| Dad Quest - Chapter 2 is Upon Us! Father's Day Event Revealed! | 2018-05-15 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/acaa4c091c4717725e6c72a260546905f338aca8.png We're excited to finally be able to reveal Dad Quest Chapter 2, which will arrive as a free update to all Early Access Dad Quest owners on 22nd May 2018. Take a look at the brand new trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWEdyZTcp20 Chapter 2 continues the Dad Quest story, adding 2+ hours of new content, but also brings with it new abilities, revamped visuals, side quests and much more. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/de4dc932121177a2435ad44f3de56f68e106d012.png • 2 hours+ |
| Chapter 2 Now Live On PublicBeta Branch | 2017-08-31 | Hello everyone! Chapter 2 is nearly ready for its full release. We just need to do a little bit of polish and dificulty passes to make it fit for everyone. But Chapter 2 can now be played from start to finish. However, if you can't wait, you can play chapter 2 now by opting into the PublicBeta branch. If you don't know how to do this, there will be a step by step walkthrough at the bottom of this post. Here's a quick screenshot tease of just one of the new areas as part of Chapter 2! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/51fbba7a43b9812f47b567cc32ac5044c70d95d4.png We will be creating a more detailed |
| Chapter 2 Now Live On PublicBeta Branch | 2017-08-31 | Hello everyone! Chapter 2 is nearly ready for its full release. We just need to do a little bit of polish and dificulty passes to make it fit for everyone. But Chapter 2 can now be played from start to finish. However, if you can't wait, you can play chapter 2 now by opting into the PublicBeta branch. If you don't know how to do this, there will be a step by step walkthrough at the bottom of this post. Here's a quick screenshot tease of just one of the new areas as part of Chapter 2! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/51fbba7a43b9812f47b567cc32ac5044c70d95d4.png We will be creating a more detailed |
| FemDad Update Now Live | 2017-06-17 | Hello everyone, The FemDad update is now live for all of you to enjoy. We are excited for everyone to play our new character this Father's day. Here are the full list of changes for this build Change Log Brand new FemDad character New Toys and toy effects New HUD art New pause menu Sparkly Gravel Level Up Buildings are back! No more EXP! Gravel is king New levelling system Restore health points with gravel Summoning changes Environment art polish New cut scenes Additional Notes Old save data sadly will not work with the new update, this is mainly because of the changes to the EXP system and gravel system. It is best to start a fresh save and |
| FemDad Update Now Live | 2017-06-17 | Hello everyone, The FemDad update is now live for all of you to enjoy. We are excited for everyone to play our new character this Father's day. Here are the full list of changes for this build Change Log Brand new FemDad character New Toys and toy effects New HUD art New pause menu Sparkly Gravel Level Up Buildings are back! No more EXP! Gravel is king New levelling system Restore health points with gravel Summoning changes Environment art polish New cut scenes Additional Notes Old save data sadly will not work with the new update, this is mainly because of the changes to the EXP system and gravel system. It is best to start a fresh save and |
| Fem Dad Update Arrives in Time for Father's Day | 2017-06-16 | This Father's Day weekend, Dad Quest receives its first major content update! In what must be one of the first ever Father's Day-themed content releases in gaming history, we're adding an entirely new playable character, Fem Dad, along with a dollop of polish to the game's existing content! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/48dddd8a64693f80de39b2240d61c9cd3544dbad.png From brand new art assets for pigeons and gravel (Dad Quest's currency), to a revamped tutorial, developer Sundae Month has made this an update worthy of the occasion. Check out some of the most prominent new features and tweaks belo |
| Fem Dad Update Arrives in Time for Father's Day | 2017-06-16 | This Father's Day weekend, Dad Quest receives its first major content update! In what must be one of the first ever Father's Day-themed content releases in gaming history, we're adding an entirely new playable character, Fem Dad, along with a dollop of polish to the game's existing content! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/48dddd8a64693f80de39b2240d61c9cd3544dbad.png From brand new art assets for pigeons and gravel (Dad Quest's currency), to a revamped tutorial, developer Sundae Month has made this an update worthy of the occasion. Check out some of the most prominent new features and tweaks belo |
| PSA: Dad Quest Save File | 2017-04-21 | Hello Everyone! We are still at working towards the next chapter, but we have noticed that there have been some save file issues which have occoured during the upgrade to the latest version of Monogame (The Game engine we are using to develop Dad Quest). If you would like us to try and recover your save file, please do send your "DadSave.JSON" to sundaemonth@gmail.com The save file can be found within the games directory. Right Click Dad Quest in Your Steam Library Select properties Select Local files tab And then select browse local files From here you should find the DadSave.JSON file. We will have more news very soon, but if you want to pl |
| PSA: Dad Quest Save File | 2017-04-21 | Hello Everyone! We are still at working towards the next chapter, but we have noticed that there have been some save file issues which have occoured during the upgrade to the latest version of Monogame (The Game engine we are using to develop Dad Quest). If you would like us to try and recover your save file, please do send your "DadSave.JSON" to sundaemonth@gmail.com The save file can be found within the games directory. Right Click Dad Quest in Your Steam Library Select properties Select Local files tab And then select browse local files From here you should find the DadSave.JSON file. We will have more news very soon, but if you want to pl |
| Dad Quest Update 10th of April 2017 | 2017-04-10 | Hello everyone, We're hoping to reveal some more news regarding upcoming content very soon, the team are currently at school and as we are approaching some holidays they will be focusing on some more content within the next few weeks :D While today's update doesn't feature much new content, the team are working towards the next chapter. Today's update includes some fixes, and the start of some work to come. ChangeLog A sound issue that caused the game to crash has been fixed Updated portions of dialogue Fixed the Petrichor book in the Library The game is now ported to a new version of the Monogame engine If you come across any issues, do let |
| Dad Quest Update 10th of April 2017 | 2017-04-10 | Hello everyone, We're hoping to reveal some more news regarding upcoming content very soon, the team are currently at school and as we are approaching some holidays they will be focusing on some more content within the next few weeks :D While today's update doesn't feature much new content, the team are working towards the next chapter. Today's update includes some fixes, and the start of some work to come. ChangeLog A sound issue that caused the game to crash has been fixed Updated portions of dialogue Fixed the Petrichor book in the Library The game is now ported to a new version of the Monogame engine If you come across any issues, do let |
| Dad Quest Will Be At EGX Rezzed - Come And Say Hi | 2017-03-29 | Hello everyone, Chris here, I'm the Product Manager at Excalibur Games. I wanted to let everyone know that we will be exhibiting at EGX Rezzed this week in the UK. Eric Winebrenner who is Dad Quests Programmer and enemy artist will be making his way to the UK today. If you want to come and give us some feedback or talk to Eric, he'll be exhibiting Dad Quest along with several other developers who are working with Excalibur Games. Eric will also be a part of the EGX Rezzed Sessions and give a brief talk on how Dad Quest came to be. This talk will be on a Friday at 15:30PM. More info can be found in the link below: https://www.egx.net/rezzed/20 |
| Dad Quest Will Be At EGX Rezzed - Come And Say Hi | 2017-03-29 | Hello everyone, Chris here, I'm the Product Manager at Excalibur Games. I wanted to let everyone know that we will be exhibiting at EGX Rezzed this week in the UK. Eric Winebrenner who is Dad Quests Programmer and enemy artist will be making his way to the UK today. If you want to come and give us some feedback or talk to Eric, he'll be exhibiting Dad Quest along with several other developers who are working with Excalibur Games. Eric will also be a part of the EGX Rezzed Sessions and give a brief talk on how Dad Quest came to be. This talk will be on a Friday at 15:30PM. More info can be found in the link below: https://www.egx.net/rezzed/20 |
| Dad Quest Update 17th March 2017 - Controller Support, Crate Particles, PIGS! | 2017-03-17 | Hello everyone! Today we have released a new build for Dad Quest, the key part of this update is the beta update which allows controller support. You can play the game in its entirety with 360 controller support, however the game UI is not yet complete and still displays the PC controls when talking with NPC’s etc. This is something that will be worked on throughout development. Here is the current controls http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/63840b651d21b82f4682e0a9fc3509be7c8a79b2.png Left Stick – Control dad movement Right Stick – Control direction of your throw Left Trigger – Throw child Right Tri |
| Dad Quest Update 17th March 2017 - Controller Support, Crate Particles, PIGS! | 2017-03-17 | Hello everyone! Today we have released a new build for Dad Quest, the key part of this update is the beta update which allows controller support. You can play the game in its entirety with 360 controller support, however the game UI is not yet complete and still displays the PC controls when talking with NPC’s etc. This is something that will be worked on throughout development. Here is the current controls http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/63840b651d21b82f4682e0a9fc3509be7c8a79b2.png Left Stick – Control dad movement Right Stick – Control direction of your throw Left Trigger – Throw child Right Tri |
| Development Roadmap for March - Controller Support Incoming | 2017-03-14 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/e8e25daa30ac61646253be171b2ffcf66472e867.png Controller support will be coming later this week for Dad Quest! We'll also have some more news to share on what the team are working on. Please read below for more details. Hello everyone, some important announcements today as we aim to release a little more detail on our development roadmap. If you have anything you want to see in the game, do let us know and the team will talk about whether this can be made possible. Week starting 6th of March - The internal development period So this was last week, we have been workin |
| Development Roadmap for March - Controller Support Incoming | 2017-03-14 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/26236864/e8e25daa30ac61646253be171b2ffcf66472e867.png Controller support will be coming later this week for Dad Quest! We'll also have some more news to share on what the team are working on. Please read below for more details. Hello everyone, some important announcements today as we aim to release a little more detail on our development roadmap. If you have anything you want to see in the game, do let us know and the team will talk about whether this can be made possible. Week starting 6th of March - The internal development period So this was last week, we have been workin |
| March 2nd Update - A few fixes! | 2017-03-02 | Hello everyone, We are all very pleased with the response from the community for Dad Quest. some great coverage from some youtubers and twitch streamers and many of you have left some great positive reviews on the game. Thank you everyone for the support and I hope that over the coming months we can deliver on a great, fun action platformer. Of course, keep your suggestions and ideas coming, we are in the process of refining the next couple of months development and will hope to share some more news very soon. Today we are releasing an update which includes a few bug fixes. A short change Log is below: - Fixed an issue where the player could |