Following the success of our beta update with Jody, we'd like to keep involving you in the game's development. Therefore, we will now do updates every three weeks but on the second week, the content will be available on the beta branch for you to try out and give us feedback on.
In this beta update, we added a new selection of objects that can transform your experience. These items are not your typical weapons, but rather unique effects that can modify the way you shoot and deal damage. These items can make your shooting more fun, challenging, or unpredictable, depending on your preference. These items are:
Fan of Knives: When you stand still, for every 2 shots, you charge up 1 knife (up to a maximum of 15). When you move, you release all knives aiming at as many enemies.
Sharing is caring: Instead of aiming at the closest enemy, you alternate between the 5 closest enemies. Your projectiles are 50% slower but your attack speed is increased by 50%.
Fickle Bullets: Your projectiles have a random size and damage boost from -50% to +100%.
Swift Bullets: Your projectiles move between 30% and 70% faster.
Check out what they look like when you put them all together!
➢ That’s not all, Outlaws! We have another exciting feature to share with you. We have added a new tab to the Encyclopedia in the game. You'll now be able to check out specific details on every upgrades in the game
➼ Please note that this content is only accessible through the public beta branch, not the main branch. To access the public beta, you need to follow these steps👇
How to join the public beta:
1 - You need to right-click on Bounty of One in your Steam library and select Properties.
2 - Go to the Betas tab.
3 - And choose the public-beta option from the drop-down menu.
4 - You will then be able to download and play the latest version of the game with the new character and items.
Please keep in mind that this is a beta version, which means that it may have some bugs and issues that we are still working on and some things might change with the release. We would love to hear your feedback and bug reports, so feel free to leave us a comment or join our Discord server.
But that’s not all! We also have some amazing things planned for you in the future updates. We are adding one more boss and many objects and features to Bounty of One soon. As well as some special events coming for you next month.
Enjoy!
Hotfix 0.23 (1) Achievement Jody fixed
- Achievement Run With Knives (Kill Undertaker with Jody) can now be obtained
Update 0.23 : Meet Jody
Greetings, Outlaws!
We are excited to share that Jody is now ready to join your journey into the wild west in Bounty of One. It took some time to get it right as she brings a totally new playstyle into the game as it's the complete opposite of our "shooting while standing still" core mechanic.
Thank you for taking the time to test her out and helping us settle on her weapon’s passive (just don't tell the Undertaker 😉). We hope everyone enjoys playing with Jody as much as we do!
Also got some new items, achievements, and more for you to explore so load your guns & saddle up as we get into UPDATE 0.23.
Jody’s Story:
Jody, like many young dwarfs of her time, was thrust into the midst of the chaotic and senseless conflict known as the Dwarven Wars. Amidst the horrors and bloodshed, she earned the moniker "Red Scorpion" for her ruthlessness on the battlefield and her striking red braid. When the war finally came to an end, Jody made a solemn vow never to wield a weapon again and fully dedicated herself to medicine.
Determined to leave the path of violence behind, Jody settled in the tranquil town of Greenhill. There, she established a humble doctor's office, using her newfound skills to heal both the townsfolk and the scars of her own past. Within the tranquility of Greenhill, Jody found serenity and even developed a quiet infatuation with the mustachioed, law-abiding sheriff. Unfortunately, everything changed when the malevolent Undertaker seized control of the town and seemingly eliminated the sheriff. Fueled by a thirst for justice and a desire to reclaim the serenity she had fought so hard to attain, Jody took up arms once more as the Red Scorpion. Ever since, she has led the resistance in a relentless battle against the Undertaker's oppressive rule, fighting not for glory, but for the restoration of peace and the salvation of her cherished town.
We have also added some goodies that you will enjoy. We added 3 new achievements and a new item to be discovered in the game Tumbleweed.
➤ Before we say goodbye we have a cool thing to share with you: we are doing a contest between items in the game, so remember to vote for your favorite item.
As usual, we fixed some bugs and balanced a few things. That's it for today, you can check the full patch note below. See you soon!
Enjoy!”
Content
New Character
Jody
New Items
Dancing Daggers - Starting weapon for Jody : While stationary, each shot stacks 3 knives but attack speed is reduced by 40%. When you move, you unleash your stacked knives with +40% attack speed.
Tumbleweed: For each bounce you have, summon a tumbleweed that bounces off the screen’s edges. It deals your current damage to enemies it hits. Gain 1 bounce.
Quality of Life
Sherifken has additional info in the encyclopedia about being affected by area of effect range
You can’t select an upgrade or an object before it is visible
Balance
Simple Tom - Max charging speed : x2.5 -> x3
Dirty Nigel - Shot speed reduction : 50% -> 30%
Undertaker and Simple Tom are no longer affected by Drink on The House (One is a skeleton and can’t get drunk and the other is a professional at not being dizzy after all)
Little Friend - no longer reduces projectile size
Tesla field - starting area size is 20% bigger
Visual Updates
Added catchphrase to bosses
Sound Updates
Simple Tom’s fight music added
New Achievements
Don't try this at home : Kill undertaker with Jody
Run with a knife : Walk 5000 meters in total
Roll Over: Kill Simple Tom
Bug Fixes
Fixed visual issue with Ollin’s cooldown display at the start of a run
Fixed Nigel projectiles for other object than Sheriffken rotating when they shouldn’t
Fixed infamy achievement and character specific unlocking when they shouldn’t
Fixed an issue where you would dash when selecting an upgrade
Fixed an issue where you could take damage from boss during its death animation when using Reckless Rush
Hot Fixes during previous version
Fixed chinese language issues
Fixed bug where enemies would stop spawning when you disable sheriff on redemption options
Fixed an issue where the achievement Duel Of Fates would not unlock upon beating Sasuto with Natoko
Fixed enemies damage not registering on last update
Public Beta Update - New Character : Jody
Hello fellow outlaws!
We have some good news and some bad news for you today. The good news is that a new character is joining the cast of Bounty of One. The bad news is that we feel like its weapon's concept is not quite there yet. Indeed, introducing this new character to Bounty of One has brought an interesting challenge: designing a weapon concept that breaks our core mechanic of shooting while standing still. This character will have the ability to shoot while on the move, adding a dynamic twist to the gameplay.
We've been iterating on the weapon concept and invite you to try it out on the public beta branch. Your feedback will help us refine and settle on the best version for the official update. Join us in shaping the future of Bounty of One!
To join the public beta:
1 - You need to right-click on Bounty of One in your Steam library and select Properties.
2 - Go to the Betas tab.
3 - And choose the public-beta option from the drop-down menu.
4 - You will then be able to download and play the latest version of the game with the new character and items.
Please keep in mind that this is a beta version, which means that it may have some bugs and issues that we are still working on and some things might change with the release. We would love to hear your feedback and bug reports, so feel free to leave us a comment or join our Discord server.
But that’s not all! We also have some amazing things planned for you in the future updates. We are adding one more boss and many objects and features to Bounty of One soon. As well as some special events coming for you this month.
We hope that you'll enjoy the new character's design and helping us bringing her to speed.
Enjoy!
Hotfix 0.22 (2) Redemption option fixed
- Fixed bug where enemies would stop spawning when you disable sheriff on redemption options - Fixed an issue where the achievement Duel Of Fates would not unlock uppon beating Sasuto with Natoko - Fixed enemies damage not registering on last update
Hotfix 0.22 (1) Chinese font fixed
Sorry for the inconvenience, we fixed it as soon as we realised the problem
- Fixed an issue where some players would not get the right font for Chinese characters
Major Update Version 0.22: Simple Tom!
May update? Oh my, it looks like we’re a little late on this one. But better late than never, right? We’ve been hard at work over here, and we have so much to share! So without further delay, let’s get to it!
An interesting new update arrived today! Simple Tom is now ready to challenge you, as you may have seen on our Discord, thanks to (HairyLoco) for guessing the adjective linked to his name. Let us welcome Tom as the newest sheriff in town, but he does not come alone. Let's also welcome his minions, the Armarauders!
➛ If you want to be sure to face him in a game, try the "Seed" "Tom" in the redemption options.
Let's learn more about those interesting individuals!
In the vast desert expanse surrounding Green Hill, a notorious gang known as the "Armarauders" roams. This gang operates under a peculiar hierarchy based on an unusual measure of skill: the ability to roll the longest distance without succumbing to dizziness. Strangely enough, it is often the least intelligent members who rise to the top of this hierarchy.
Approaching the Armarauders requires caution, for their lack of intelligence does not mean you should take them lightly. Their simplicity and straightforwardness make them remarkably resilient to magic and the Undertaker might have been taken aback when he tried to control them by force if it weren’t for an incredible twist of fate. Indeed, the Undertaker managed to seize control of the gang by besting their leader in a decisive "roll-off" ritual. It was discovered, according to the species' rare scripture, that rolling is defined by “curling up” and “moving” and the stratagem employed by the Undertaker to curl up onto his running horse was therefore deemed valid by the elders of the gang, granting the Undertaker an unexpected victory.
Beware the Armarauders and their unique ways, for their unorthodox nature and unyielding spirit make them a formidable force in the desert.
And some more on the incredibly simple Tom:
Within the ranks of the Armarauders stands a formidable figure known as Tom. Tom has dedicated his life to mastering the art of rolling, honing his skills to near perfection and developing a remarkable resistance to dizziness and head traumas. He has become a true expert in the craft, earning the respect of his gang members.
However, Tom's reign as the leader of the Armarauders came to an unexpected end when the Undertaker arrived and challenged him to a roll-off. Due to technicalities, the latter was indeed able to outmatch the rolling expert.
Now under the Undertaker’s order, Tom was given an important role within the underworld of Greenhill, he was given the role of keeping would-be meddlers out of the valley’s borders and proudly harbors the nickname that his boss lovely bestowed upon him: “Simple Tom”
As always, we have also worked on small bug fixes and game balancing. That's it for today, but you can see a full list of changes below.
Enjoy!
Content
New Boss
Simple Tom is here! He and Rex, Brutus, and Cupcake will each have 50% to be the first of the three bosses each run
New Enemies
The Armarauders enter the fray
Shiny Steve serves as Simple Tom’s first henchman
New Music
New music for the first chapter (if the incoming boss is Simple Tom)
Quality of life
Modifiers applied thanks to objects are now available in the inventory
All players are now resurrected on boss kills
Added HP and Dash amount in the Stats UI
Balance
Rex Brutus Cupcake - Fight balancing : Clones appear a bit less often
Running on fumes - Damage boost : 10% -> 20%
Mezcal Defiance - Cooldown : 6s -> 5s
Tequila Bottle - Attack speed buff : 30% -> 40%
Bowgun - The attack speed bonus now takes 1.5 seconds to deplete instead of disappearing as soon as you start walking
Visual Updates
UI update: buttons have been given some life
Bug fix
Fixed upgrade selection UI in multiplayer
Hotfix 0.21 (2) Chinese font fixed
- Fixed an issue where some players would not get the right font for Chinese characters
Hotfix 0.21 (1) Fixed selection with controller in multiplayer
- Fixed : Players with controllers can now selection upgrades in multiplayer games
Update 0.21: A few visual changes
The new update is here!
Hey, fellow outlaws!
It has been two weeks already. Time for the new update. Unfortunately, we can't promise you a big one since we were on holidays last week, but we can't just leave you with nothing. As a lot of you requested, we have added the possibility to cancel your choices when you're playing with a friend. We have started an FX overhaul as well; you should see more of it in the upcoming weeks. In order to support our players as best as possible, we also added a highly requested language in the game: Simplified Chinese is now available.
As per usual, we got rid of bugs that arose in the last update as well as other older ones and balanced a few things.
That's it for today. You can check the full patch note below. See you soon!✌
Enjoy!
Full Patch Notes
Quality of life
Multiplayer: you can now cancel your upgrade or object choice. Pushing the confirm button or trying to move to another upgrade/object after selecting one (and before all other players have made their choice) will do so.
Balance
Agendaddict II (Achievement) : Win a game in the Daily Struggle mode 2 days in a row -> Win a game in the Daily Struggle 2 times
Agendaddict II (Achievement) : Win a game in the Daily Struggle mode 7 days in a row -> Win a game in the Daily Struggle 7 times
Multiplayer: Resurrecting an ally when at least 2 are dead will resurrect one of them randomly instead of resurrecting players depending on their player ID
Visual Updates
Slight visual overhaul for Hero Landing
Slight visual overhaul for Nitro Crit’s explosion
Slight visual overhaul for Shockwave
Slight visual overhaul for Parting Gift
Slight visual overhaul for dynamite explosions
Bug fix
Achievements that require you to not get hit during boss fight should now work as intended
