A new update is now avaiable on every platform! You'll find the change list below.

Happy speedrunning!


All versions

• Various localisation issues fixed
  
• Various minor bug fixes

Console

• Addition of a setting to disable 180° U-Turn on L3 on the controller
  
• small perf improvement on forge special levels (30)

PC

• Addition of FSR 2.2 video setting
  
• Option to disable leaderboard auto switch when you beat a nemesis

Backend and Discord[discord.gg]

• If the top 1 player scores a new world record, Captain Hook (Discord bot) should trigger even if no rank change
  
• Better display of console / assist / demo leaderboards on Captain Hook
  
• Fixed missing nemesis in bonus and BFL levels friends leaderboards

Ludwig Dresh here, Co-creator at Dream Powered Games, the small studio behind the ultra-fast first-person shooter Warstride Challenges. Our game has been in Early Access for the past ten months and it has been great to share the challenges of making this speed racing dream come true with an amazing community of Striders by our side. We are now super thrilled to bring the v1.0 of the game now on Steam.
We released a Launch Trailer which should give you a nice insight into the satisfying flow Warstride Challenges is all about: blasting hordes of demons at lightning speed, through increasingly intense time trials. Here's a bit about how we design a level in Warstride Challenges!


For each level, we first define a general theme, according to the weapons and the type of actions that will have to be performed to complete the level. These actions can involve shooting explosive urns, using slow-motion, engaging in melee combat, using the Stomp or the Grappling Hook. We also define the types of mechanism that come into play, such as shootable buttons and levers, as well as the traps.

We have a lot of levels and we need to make sure they all feel different. To make sure of that, we use a sheet that compiles all of these defining features for each level. It’s an efficient tool that allows us to check if each new level is different enough from the previous one to keep things interesting. It’s also very convenient to quickly see the player progression and which new weapons and powers are introduced in each level.

Warstride Challenges’ level design approach is all about rushing forward and feeling like an unstoppable killing machine. The most important thing to keep in mind when designing a level is that it should be possible to go through it from A to Z without stopping. Aside from this consideration, the general flow of the level requires constant playtesting as we design, going back and forth to get a feel of what we are creating.
That is really what will make all the difference. We first place the actions we want to start the level with (mostly enemies!), we then test it and ask ourselves: what is the boldest move we would like to perform next? Switching weapons to shred a guy into pieces with the shotgun? Taking a slider to boost our speed? Having a large drop and do a Stomp? And so on. This is, in my opinion, the best way to create levels that are sure to feel bombastic and utterly satisfying when we finally get to play them from start to end!

Warstride Challenges is now available on Steam along with a free demo. We look forward to seeing you playing the awesome levels we designed and shared with the already vibrant community!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/?l=french

After a year of continuous improvements driven by community’s feedback, we’re delighted to finally release the v1.0 of Warstride Challenges on Steam! Our small team is more than thankful for your support! Now, get ready to blast demons in satisfying fast-paced one-minute massacres!

Want to give it a try and test your skills? A free demo is available for both newcomers and challenge lovers on Steam. Discover this hectic fun with an explosive Launch Trailer and spectacular screenshots!


In hellish challenges, blast hordes of demons at lightning speed with powerful abilities and weapons. Slow time to pull off impossible headshots, bunny hop to pick up speed, slide around corners and shred your enemies into pieces with destructive shockwaves!


Easy to pick up, hard to master! Die and retry to chase the highest scores, and show the world you’re the greatest demon slayer. Run to overcome every challenge that comes your way. Whether you’re an eSports pro or a shooter beginner, you’ll progress to become an FPS master.


Everyone can play a selection of levels created by the Steam community who designed the path, then choosed the enemies, obstacles and difficulty to create crazy trials in the Steam level editor on all platforms. Challenge yourself and other demon slayers, and race directly with the ghosts of anyone online in async mode - even your favorite streamers. Unleash your creativity!

Warstride Challenges is out now, with hordes of demons to blast frantically on PC with a free demo on Steam. Don’t miss the 25% launch discount!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

To celebrate the upcoming release of Warstride Challenges, fourteen of your favourite content creators compete against each other for a shot at winning 10.000€ for charity, plus Twitch subs and a custom trophy🏆

The Warstride Challenges: Creator Showdown ends September 14. All participating creators earn points depending on their times on each map. The top creator at the end of the competition takes home the crown!👑

Track their progress through our leaderboard: {LINK REMOVED}https://bit.ly/3R5ulOW


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As you may know, Warstride Challenges v1.0 will be released this Thursday on PC, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! The long-awaited day has finally arrived, and we're absolutely thrilled!

We hope you've been enjoying your time in our game and competing on the leaderboards for the duration of the Early Access. We have some important news to share – we'll complete a leaderboard reset to ensure a fair and competitive environment for everyone for the release. This means that all previous records and high scores will be cleared, but everything else that you've unlocked during Early Access will be saved. Don't worry, this fresh start will provide new opportunities to showcase your skills and climb the ranks once again. Get ready to set new records and dominate the leaderboards as you embark on this exciting journey with us!

After more than a year in Early Access, Warstride Challenges is finally ready to launch its 1.0 version September 7! Eliminate all the demons in your path at lightning speed and get ready for all the challenges ahead with our new Gameplay Overview Trailer!


After almost one year of Early Access to listen to the community feedback, we added loads of content. More than 60 intense trials have been added to the game, which ranges from beginners content to the Very Hard difficulty mode for the most hardcore players of our community. We also debuted fresh abilities and a new weapon to offer alternative ways to play. Burst your way through demons with the stomp, give foes your best headshot to foes with the carabin, and fling yourself around the stages as you unlock new maneuvers with the grappling hook.

To increase the competition between players, we added the live multiplayer mode to race against your friends and finally find out which of you is the FPS master. Since we started early access, we have dedicated a lot of time and love to our community of builders on PC in order to bring them the tools they needed to create the best levels for fellow players. On top of all that, with the 1.0 we will bring you even more content with tons of unfamiliar levels, and brand new gamemode.

Easy to learn but hard to master, Warstride Challenges is made for anyone who wants to race and shoot demons at lightning speed whether they have never touched a computer or are seasoned tactical shooting veterans. With an average of 92% of positive reviews from our players on Steam, we believe that speedrunners and shooter fans can find the challenging die & retry loop they deserve. Compete with your friends and the community to get the highest score and race the ghosts of anyone online – even your favorite streamers!

Warstride Challenges 1.0 officially launches on September 7 with boat loads of new content on Steam. Experience high-speed shooting right now with Early Access.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Warstride Challenges just released a new major update full of content, adding the Live Multiplayer mode and additional options and content to the Level Editor. Time to challenge your friends in epic real-time races!
Discover it all in the new trailer now!


This new update brings the new Live Multiplayer mode for real-time speedruns, giving the Warstride community yet another opportunity to challenge each other as players compete simultaneously through cups, a playlist of levels. New perspectives for a custom Warstride experience don’t stop here, and players can now access the exciting new array of options brought to the Level Editor. An ever-improving feature of the game thanks to the community’s active feedback and sharings, the Level Editor keeps extending its functionalities, with a map curation and decorative objects.


The previous updates already brought 60 levels, 6 bonus levels, 10 Big Fun Levels including new powers such as the Stomp and the Grappling Hook to kill your enemies with style. With all the improvements added to the Level Editor, players can also enjoy new levels and share their creations with the community. The devs are always working to continuously improve the game experience and integrate community feedback before the 1.0 release.

Warstride Challenges is available in Early Access on Steam, join in today to enjoy the newest update, and blast hordes of demons frenetically. To celebrate the release of the new update, enjoy a 25% time limited discount on Steam!


Here’s a recap of the Update 7 content:

Multiplayer mode: New mode that allows you to play in 8 players lobbys, in a Time Attack game mode
New Tutorial: A long tutorial that looks like a BFL instead of the previous fractioned tutos
Level Editor:

• Crypt solo elements
  
• All weapons pick up
  
• Power up pick up
  
• New enemies : Bull plasma, Explo Recon, Dual Recon. Every enemies are now available in the Editor
  
• Lava and Poison blocks
  
• Spike traps

Known Issues

Core game

• "Ready" button stay ready even if we unready in Multiplayer Lobby, if a player was ready when the Host made change in the Lobby settings.
  
• Gamepad key binds from Controls Settings are not translated
  
• The grapple rope stay attached to the player arm when hiding the hUD after using the grappling hook

Level Editor

• The dual Recon use jetpack event if the setting is not enabled
  
• Spike Trap : "In to Out Wait" appears twice instead of "In to Out Time" in the object settings
  
• The big gun is not relaoded when collecting a pickup big gun if we launch the level with no weapons
  
• Most static mesh cause selection bug
  
• Levels using title and description with special characters are empty and can't stay downloaded in the Play tab of the community levels
  
• The placeable elements in the level editor are not translated

Bug Fixes

Block/ Major fixes

• You can now grab urns and barrels if you map another action on the same button
  
• Fixed a bug where enemies stopped moving and only made small steps toward the player in Bonus 6 level
  
• Additional slow motion in levels without base slow motion will now be given to players who activated the assistance "More Slow-motion".
  
• Fixed a bug where all campaign levels were displayed as new after launching a community level
  
• Localization have been added in Level Editor, all following languages are now available : EN - FR - DE - ES - RU - Simp.Chinese
  
• When trying to load a level in Level Editor, the Save pop-up is no longer displayed
  
• Multiple UI issues in Level Editor have been fixed : Logic system, Weapons displayed, World Settings.

Additionnal Minor bug fixes



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello Striders,


Here are the patch notes:

• 12 new levels (including Chapter 3 in Very Hard)
  
• Forge Very Hard 2 New Big Fun Levels
  
• New Level Editor elements: door, enemies, etc.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/

Hello Striders!

We just released a hotfix fixing some issues with the Update 5. You'll find the changes below:

- Adding ghosts support in BFL
- Fixing issue where UI sounds where set to 0 by default
- Improving Grappling blocks hitboxes
- Minor tweaks on Rocket Launcher

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608470/Warstride_Challenges/