Here are the patch notes to go along with today's update:
Version: 1.2.6266
Achievements should now be less prone to error and actually fire correctly if all equipment and gifts received.
The content warning translation has been updated to match the English improvements.
If you receive enough experience to reach level 51, the dungeon should now still function correctly.
If you get a Game Over during a date, reloading should now function correctly.
If you previously received a Game Over during a date, that save file should also now function correctly.
(Uncertain) Crafting text should get cut off/masked/hidden less often now.
You can no longer get stuck in phase 3 of the final boss fight (or after the boss fight) by doing damage to people or enemies that were meant to be invulnerable.
Using the Phoenix Cap during the final boss and then losing should now give you a new Phoenix Cap during your re-attempt.
We also wanted to let everyone know that we are officially on break starting tomorrow! It's been a busy last few weeks and after working on Boyfriend Dungeon for 4 years (wow!) the whole team is taking a much deserved rest. Expect communication to be a bit slower during this time. We hope to return refreshed and ready to start working on Hammer and Axe! Thank you to everyone who supported us on this journey to release and we hope you are enjoying the game so far!
-Alexandra, Tanya and the Kitfox team
Update to Content Warning
Version: 1.1.6249 is now available on Steam.
We're still working on many important fixes, but here's what we could feel confident about putting up today. If you want to track our known issues, here is the discussion thread to watch!
The content warning has been updated with stronger language to reflect the game more accurately. (English only -- translations will follow)
Changed Halo to give more healing from beverages, rather than resurrect once.
Removed unnecessary reference to still-birth.
If your Windows is in Korean, it will no longer launch the game into an unfinished Korean translation.
If Vegan, Estoc will cook a scramble for you instead of eggs. (voice line still says eggs for now)
(Uncertain) The Cap recipe may now function correctly.
We'll continue updating the game as quickly as we can find and fix the issues. Thank you for your patience and support.
Boyfriend Dungeon is out now! 🎉💋🗡️
Sword smoochers, the time has come! We at last released Boyfriend Dungeon with 7 dateable weapons. Please do buy the game, for yourself and/or any loved ones you think would enjoy some shack-and-slash action. ;)
In fact, Alexandra even put in the NecroDancer for fun:
We're proud of the game we've made and will continue to work on and add beautiful weapons to in the months to come. Meanwhile... a bugfix patch will be up later today or tomorrow!
Best wishes, Tanya, Alexandra, and the Kitfox team
Boyfriend Dungeon Livestream Event 🎉
Sword smoochers, want to see a Boyfriend Dungeon reunion live on stream? WE DO! For the past eight months, you might have missed the effervescent presence of Victoria Tran... but she's back and she'll be chatting not only with Kitfoxes Tanya and Alexandra, but also with voice actors from the game, Wednesday August 11th from 1-3pm Eastern time, on the Kitfox Twitch channel:https://www.twitch.tv/kitfoxgames
Plus, it's our honor to announce as part of the stream two amazing voice actors working with us! Feast your ears(?) on:
So, Victoria will play through the latest version of the game live, with on-the-spot voice acting for extra texture. Join us and ask your questions -- we will tell you no lies! (Though we reserve the rights not to answer, too.)
See you soon!?! Tanya and Alexandra
Wielding Lasersaber and New Hair Colours 💇♀️
Oh hey there Sword Smoochers,
It's Alexandra with a very fashionable update and some exciting news!
Devlog #7 for Seven
We've dedicated our seventh devlog to Seven the Lasersaber, our Kpop inspired weapon. Tanya talks about the SPARK of inspiration for his design and what it's like to wield him in battle. We also get an introduction to his voice actor, Brian Long aka Girbeagly, who can't wait to electrify your heart down on Verona Beach!
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Hair Colours Voted by YOU!
A month ago, we took to Discord and Twitter to see which hair colours you'd like to see in the game. After adding up the votes, the clear winners were PURPLE and DARK BLUE... so we added them, along with RED and MINT. I made a little video to celebrate the new additions here:
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Previewing Swords
The first preview article for Boyfriend Dungeon is out now! Read about what people are saying about the first few hours of the game and who they are smooching (or not smooching)...
We'll have more for you soon!
Alexandra + Kitfox
Pride Every Day🌈
Hey folks! Tanya here.
Happy Pride! Today's the last day of official Pride month, and we're closing it out with a little post to hopefully help inspire more open-mindedness for the rest of the year.
From the beginning of making Boyfriend Dungeon, one of my design goals was to let the player date "whoever", and be themselves, because I felt like that was something missing in the dating-RPGs I was playing. I felt overly restricted, and it was freeing to remove those restrictions (even if it added some headaches, as a designer and writer). So you can be straight, if you want... or gay, or bi, or pan. And doing that well might not have been possible, if our team wasn't diversely queer.
Honestly, given the current internet climate, we're not completely comfortable discussing all of the kinds of queerness experienced at Kitfox. Peoples' sexuality and gender identity is their personal business, and we're just a corporation making video games. BUT a few folks did come forward to share their stories, so we're glad we could help that happen.
Our Brazilian Portuguese translator, Tiago Bione, and his assistant Bolinho
We had to put in more effort for this video, to make sure we treated each person's experiences with extra respect and consideration... but it was a rare honor, to be allowed to hear from so many different queer professionals.
We know many, many of our players are (or "round down to") straight. But Pride is still important to straight folks, not just because of the various culture wars ongoing internationally, but also because we've had friends and family members depend on our support while transitioning or coming out. It's a wonderful feeling to be there for them, and I hope you can experience it, because it helps you know more about their true selves, and you get to see them become happier and happier in this new phase of their life.
Here's to Your True Self
Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you are, I wish you happiness, joy, and love in the coming year.
Let's work towards increasing the freedoms and rights of queer folk to live their lives to the fullest, safely and with our support.
Have a great day! Tanya and the Kitfox team
The Sights and Sounds of Verona Beach
Greetings Smoochers of the Swords-and-Other-Weapons!
In this month's devlog, we wanted to highlight the setting of Boyfriend Dungeon, Verona Beach. First, we hear from Tanya and Art Director Xin on the design of the town, inspired by Southern California. We also hear from background illustrator, J Mao and composer Ramsey "Marskye" Kharroubi.
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We Are Publishing Cute Dogs!
Did you know we are publishing a game about taking pictures of dogs? The pups over at Sundae Month (and some game developers) are showing off a whole new level for Pupperazzi at the Wholesome Games Showcase on June 12th 10 am PT/ 1pm ET. For more information, check out: https://www.wholesomegames.com/
June is around the corner and that means E3 season upon us. If we have anything to show at the big summer events, we will let you know! See you next time!
-Alexandra + Kitfox Team 🧡
Meeting Glaive + Xbox Announcement + Steam Sale!
Hey Sword Smoochers!
It's the end of April and that means we have a new devlog from Tanya! It's been an exciting month for Boyfriend Dungeon as we just announced that we are arriving on Xbox at launch. A special welcome to all the Xbox fans who are now ready to start dating their weapons!
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This month's devlog is all about Sawyer the Glaive, our first non-binary character in the game! They may be awkward and a bit long but you can you that to your advantage in the dunj! And if you don't think they are the cutest, wait till you see their transformation sequence!
Special guests this month are Anjali Kunapaneni (Sawyer) and our Audio Director Omar "Dabu" Dabbous (Who is also working on the Steam version of Dwarf Fortress and more!)
Since the last update, we've been hard at work. At long last, VERY SOON, everyone can start preparing for their trip to Verona Beach!
First, we have two new devlog updates this time:
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Isaac is the first weapon you find in Boyfriend Dungeon! Check out Isaac's moves and transformation, as well as some special appearances from our lovely voice actors, Justice Washington (Isaac), Ryan Battle (Cousin Jesse), and Marion Toto (Olivia).
And who could resist a special message from our best furry friend Pocket. See exactly how he plays in the dunj and his epic transformation sequence. Then we have an adorable look at some of the kitties who live at home with the Kitfox devs and a special message from Edith Cardinal (Pocket).
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We didn’t want to spoil too much but we also have a sneak peek at a new boss the team added to the game.
You might also find recipes for new fashion or gifts for your blades while you're making your way through the dunj. Collect materials and take them back to your apartment to the crafting bench!
You'll get opportunities to give those (mostly hand-crafted) gifts to your dates now and then, but you should pick carefully... everyone has their own tastes. Nobody will get mad at you, exactly, for a badly-chosen gift, but you'll have lost the opportunity to make a good impression.
Finally, if you haven’t joined our Discord, now has never been a better time to join! Why? Well because it’s the only dang place you’ll be able to find anyone that shares your interest in dating weapons. Trust me, I’ve tried other Discords and they just don’t get it. (Though if you DO know of other hubs for weapon-dating, uh, let us know..)
Join us here: https://discord.gg/tnVuDmgkb7
-Alexandra
What's it like to wield Dagger? 🎥 A Boyfriend Dungeon video!
Hey sword smoochers!
I'm here to throw you a whole new start to a video series looking further into Boyfriend Dungeon! We're going to be highlighting each weapon in turn and take a look behind the scenes at what's going on in the BFD development right now.
Firstly we bring you the Dagger Devlog where Tanya has fun with her date in the Dunj! Stabbing enemies and eating ice cream? Heck yes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exi0E82AAao I want Valeria to stab her dagger straight into my heart and I'm very jealous of Tanya getting to have such an exciting date. I wonder who'll she be dating next...
We'll be back this month with another development update but until then...
