Update 39 - A Video, Playable Demo, E3 & Galleon Minerva

The area in this update is the same as the grid map in development update 3, so we get to see a map of the area if you just look back an update.

I think the music fits that calm before the literal storm that the stage is supposed to represent, so i wouldnt be surprised if the music really picks up when the ship comes under attack

Also, bet those purple lanterns are the new breakable candle since theres normal candle in the background, its been staring us in the face the whole time >P

And if thats the model for the coin, its a good size and im wondering if its there to test visibility when its above you and partially obscured by the platform

Im really excited to see all this come together with all the little movements and ribbons and details and just yeeeeee \^_^/

Please I need someone to answer this... it says "we'll be distributing it digitally, through Steam," I chose gog (wanted DRM free) so does that mean I don't get the beta?

This is for the demo, not the beta. As for the demo, it was confirmed thus far steam only

E3 DEMO: Coming this month. Everybody backing at $60+ will get the demo, which will be coming out over Steam. So if you backed for a PS4 copy, a Wii U copy, a PC copy on either Steam or GOG—anything—you will get the demo, but it's only being distributing over Steam and it will only run on Windows. 

BETA: Coming later—no date set in stone yet. Will be distributed in the same way we initially explained in the backer updates during the campaign: Anybody whose $60+ pledge includes a PC copy (on Steam or GOG) will be getting access to the beta. (I believe the key for the beta is set to update to the final copy later on.) 

SURVEY: If you backed during the campaign, you should have received an e-mail from Fangamer some time in September. That's the survey. The link you received is personalized to you—it's basically your Bloodstained account. So by clicking the link (copy and paste it into your browser window if the link is broken), you can edit or update your survey.

If you can't find your survey e-mail, and you're sure you're looking in the e-mail account you had associated with your Kickstarter account during the Bloodstained campaign, e-mail us at orders@fangamer.com with all the information you can give us. (But definitely look first—we've already received hundreds of requests from people, so it might take a few days for us to help you.)

DEMO+SURVEY: We're sending the demo to everybody who pledged at $60+ and filled out their survey by June 13. So you have until then to back—if you haven't already—or fill out your survey, if you haven't done that. If you have filled out your survey, you're golden! Enjoy the demo. 

Hope that clarifies things a little! 

thank you for thoroughly clearing that up *cheers*

I'll be honest, I'm actually surprised they were able to keep their promise of having something playable for this E3 that they made last E3. I had a feeling they were going to slip but they proved me wrong

Anyway, so the way this is described it seems Miriam boards the Galleon Minerva to make her way towards the castle but it turns out to be a beat up, run-down ghost ship? Interesting. I wonder if there is going to be like a Kraken (or some other big sea monster) boss at the end of the stage and if the ship will be something you can revisit after you complete it (like the stages in Order of Ecclesia). I guess this does answer the question if we can expect to see some levels outside the castle


Yeah parts of this looked pretty familiar and now I know why <3

I don't know if I can describe my love with words... I feel like going outside and shouting

As great as it looks, I do have some small quibbles:

1: It'd be nice if the 'net' platforms sagged or swayed, to give them the impression of being nets. As I mentioned before, it's the little details like that which make for a great IGA game.

2: Miriam kinda clips through the platforms when she jumps through them. It's early, tho, so I hope that gets changed

3: I'm not so fond of the green treasure chests, though that may just be me ;o