We can proudly confirm the arrival of Crossroads Inn Anniversary Edition! It will be available on the 22nd of October! The game’s definitive edition brings tons of improvement and new content!
IMPORTANT: Anyone who owns the original game will receive an Anniversary Edition upgrade for free on 22nd October!
Check out the official trailer here:
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Anniversary Edition will include:
An epic campaign, Sandbox mode, and dozen of scenarios
Pests & Puppies DLC with lovely pets and malicious pests
The Pit DLC - open an underground basement and run all kinds of illegal activities
Hooves & Wagons DLC: guests now own horses and wagons with them
Bath & Beauty DLC offering beautiful bathtubs and bathrooms
Crops & Harvest DLC (new content!): time to gather crops and feast!
Digital goodies pack: unique cookbook, soundtrack, all sketches and concepts that were used during development
FLCs and event-related items
New bard and a new adventurer
Chinese language support! - Crossroads Inn turned out to be a hit on the Chinese market and along with Anniversary Edition lands a fresh Chinese (simplified) version of the game!
Among the most significant improvements to the base game Anniversary Edition will offer:
New Pathfinding & AI - no more blocking on stairs, no more horses trying to reach stables through Inn’s main hall;)
Engine Performance - A lot of performance-related issues will be eliminated by upgrading the game’s Esenthel engine to its latest version. We have joined forces with Greg Slazinski, a creator of the engine. Big thanks, Greg!
UI & Tutorial - Crossroads Inn is not an easy game, especially for beginners. This is why devs are now working on an extensive help system that includes better UI, loads of tips available through loading screens, innkeeper journal, and in-game tutorials.
We will soon publish a special dev diary about Anniversary Edition as well. Stay tuned! Klabater team
Chinese Version is on the way!
Dear Chinese friends!
As we promised, the Chinese Simplified version of the Crossroads Inn game is on the way! Please grab the first screenshots! More information coming soon!
CROSSROADS INN ANNIVERSARY EDITION UPDATE
Innkeepers!
EDIT: All who have bought the game prior to this change will get it as a FREE UPDATE!
It is hard to believe, but Crossroads Inn was released nearly a year ago! It was a year of ups and downs, the emotional rollercoaster for both the fans and us, the dev team.
Crossroads Inn became a very popular game, even though there are still issues requiring urgent improvement. Many ‘mixed’ Steam scores confirm this state of affairs and we are fully aware of that. For better or worse we have struggled with these issues, fixing some and falling while fighting others. But today we really have a special announcement… We are now gathering forces for the definitive ‘quality’ battle;).
A special Anniversary Edition will be released on October 22
We will share a lot of AE details in upcoming weeks, but we definitely want to finally take care of the most important and annoying problems:
-->Pathfinding - no more blocking on stairs, no more horses trying to reach stables through Inn’s main hall;)
-->Performance - We are aware that many of you still experience serious problems with performance and we want Anniversary Edition to be a game-changer here. A lot of performance-related issues will be eliminated.
-->Tutorial - Crossroads Inn is not an easy game, especially for beginners. This is why we now work on a complete tutorial with images & videos to help new players jump in.
Ok, you will now probably ask how we plan to handle all of this if we couldn’t manage it until now. And this is of course a good question. So, knowing that and exclusively for the sake of Anniversary Edition, we have joined forces with Greg Slazinski, the Esenthel Engine creator! He will help us overcome technical obstacles we couldn’t handle on our own. We are very excited to have him on board.
“I’m really impressed with the amazing and unique job Klabater team did for Crossroads Inn in Esenthel. I’m here mostly to help when it comes to final polishing and eliminating glitches here and there. This game requires some technical updates to reveal its full potential and this what both the devs and players would love to see.” said Greg Slazinski, developer of the Esenthel Engine used in Crossroads Inn.
So, we really hope that this is the news you wanted to hear:) Please stay tuned for more info!
Klabater team
HELIBORNE: ENHANCED EDITION AVAILABLE NOW!
Hi guys!
Heliborne is one of the most successful Klabater's releases. Initially released in 2017, it remains one of the publisher’s flagships. Today we would love to let you know that the game just debuted in its ultimate shape!
Heliborne, the Ultimate Helicopter Warfare Experience, is now taken to new heights as the game officially becomes Heliborne: Enhanced Edition! The game’s definitive edition brings not only tons of improvement and new content but also debuts at a new price (29,99 USD/EUR) for both the game and all DLCs included!
From now on there is only one ‘Enhanced’ edition of the game containing the base game with all the DLCs released until now (over a dozen!) in the price of the regular game! Klabater decided that all the gamers who already paid for the original edition will now receive Enhanced Edition and ALL DLCs for free!
Heliborne: Enhanced Edition is the next big step for the franchise, meant as a final version of the Heliborne game dedicated to those who love the game already but also for newcomers. It’s a brand new visual quality mixed with significant gameplay overhaul. The development team is now working on the console edition of Enhanced Edition, and more info will be revealed soon!
With Heliborne: Enhanced Edition, the Ultimate PC Helicopter Warfare Experience is now taken to new heights!
New Prototype Machines
Fully Upgraded Game Engine
New Day & Night Maps
Updated in-game Physics
Empowered Multiplayer Experience
Refreshed User Interface
As we promised to our community, all who have bought the game before will get the free update to Enhanced Edition! This is our way of saying thank you’ to all the community that helped us and supported us for years. So, even if you own the basic version of the game with no DLC installed, you will still get access to both the Enhanced Edition of the game and ALL DLCs released until now! Enjoy!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE PLAYERS?
With Heliborne: Enhanced Edition players get the basic game and over a dozen of cool DLC at a very, very reasonable price. A summary of a player’s ‘savings’ below:
The previous Heliborne price was 19,99 USD/EUR, and DLCs were altogether worth 54,85 USD/EUR... So, until now, the whole package cost 75 USD/EUR.
From August 20, the 75 USD/EUR value content will be priced at 29,99 USD/EUR... As simple as that! You get EVERYTHING at once, and you SAVE 60%!
KLABATER TEAM
BATH & BEAUTY DLC IS NOW LIVE!
Dear Innkeepers!
It's high time to finally get rid of any dust, dirt, and filth not to mention uninvited worms that some of your customers tend to bring with them as "special guests"!
Add a new 'hygiene' facilities in your tavern for those who seek something more than a beer, music and good company. Some of your guests are more sophisticated than others and their expectations are are far beyond the common folk's needs. Guess what? With Bath & Beauty DLC, we have just added a number of really exclusive furniture and facilities, all meant to satisfy the most sophisticated needs for your annoying classy guests! It's about time for the hordes of travelers, plebs, and bloody heroes who can kill dragons, but not brush their teeth or wipe their own butts, to finally learn how to keep drinking and stay clean!
Bath & Beauty turns your Inn into a clean and fragrant tabernacle! Comfort and hygiene are now the most desirable additions to your tavern! From now on you’ll find a wide range of new tools and solutions to keep your Inn clean:
Washbasins and regular sinks
Indoor Chalets (yes, you don’t have to go outside anymore!)
Fancy new Baths and Tubes for the convenience of your more sophisticated guests
A rich set of elegant leather furniture on which guests can relax
New screens guaranteeing privacy for guests while they undress
Elaborate mosaics and tiles with which you can decorate your jazzy Inn
And now last but not least!
Along with this release of Bath & Beauty DLC, we offer 50% discount for the base game and 10% for Bath and Beauty DLC - starting at 7PM CEST!!!
If it's not a cool deal, then we don't know what is! Have a great day and lots of customers!
GL & HF
Team Klabater
BATH & BEAUTY DLC
Dear Innkeepers!
After a long time of managing your tavern, it is probably getting not only famous but also it attracts all kinds of customers from different social groups.
We know, we know... You’re most probably already used to the dust, dirt and all the filth your guests bring with them. But hey, we got you covered on this!
It is just the way it is, you can’t keep a Tavern clean all the time with the hordes of travelers, plebs and bloody heroes who can kill dragons, but not brush their teeth or wipe their own butts🤮. But, nevertheless, you and your crew struggle every day to keep the place in reasonably decent shape. Without that effort, it wouldn’t be an Inn anymore but rather plain sewage.
With Bath & Beauty DLC it is time to move to the next level and make your Inn a clean and fragrant tabernacle! Time to make the place more comfortable and hygiene friendly. From now on you’ll find a wide range of new tools and solutions to keep your Inn clean and save your customers from lice and other hideous diseases. DLC gives you completely new possibilities for treating your customers' needs:
Washbasins and regular sinks Indoor Chalets (yes, you don’t have to go outside anymore!)
Fancy new Baths and Tubes for the convenience of your more sophisticated guests
A rich set of elegant leather furniture on which guests can relax
New screens guaranteeing privacy for guests while they undress
Elaborate mosaics and tiles with which you can decorate your jazzy Inn
Sounds fancy right? And you can believe it is! The level of comfort just jumped to a higher stage. Decorate your Inn to be the best Tavern in all of Delcrys!
Stay tuned as this is only the beginning of good news! To reveal a bit of mystery, get ready for Daily Deal for both the game and the DLC! More news tomorrow!
Crossroads Inn 简体中文版本即将上线！
亲爱的中国朋友们！ 各位对 Crossroads Inn 中文版本的呼声，我们已经听到了。Crossroads Inn 倾注了 我们团队的心血，无论是从叙事性还是游戏性角度来看，它都是一款精心设计 的游戏。为了能给中国玩家一个良好的游戏体验，马上推出中文版本，势在必 行。 正因如此，团队正在紧锣密鼓地制作简体中文版本，预计它将随着游戏的周年 纪念版一同与大家见面，敬请关注！ 在这里，还要感谢所有关注我们的中国玩家，感谢你们在游戏还没有中文版本 时就大力支持我们！我们也非常关心大家的游戏体验，待中文版本上线后，将 通过中文游戏社区，更好地了解大家的反馈和关注点。欢迎随时提出反馈意见 ！ Klabater 团队
This is the Zodiac Speaking Crowdfunding Campaign Begins Today
THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING COMING TO PC, on SEPT. 24, 2020
Hi folks,
In Klabater we focus on narrative and story-driven games regardless of the genre. This is why we sometimes share some information with all the fans of our games here on Steam via publisher announcements. Please don't be mad, we do it when we feel you really may be interested in a certain game if you liked other games we have published ːsteamhappyː. Today we would like to introduce you to This is the Zodiac Speaking, an ambitious game created by a team of award-winning writers, developers, acclaimed musicians, and even a legendary music label!
$13 000 and world fame – this is what This is the Zodiac Speaking developers are aiming for! Today Punch Punk Games (developer) and Klabater (publisher) have launched a 30-day Kickstarter campaign.
This is the Zodiac Speaking is a fact-based single-player noir/psychological thriller based on the story of Zodiac, one of the most famous never-caught serial killers. It mixes vintage ’70s California visuals and an original epic cinematic soundtrack with gameplay elements that include classic horror, investigation, stealth mechanics, and multiple endings to discover. It offers two unique gameplay modes, one that blends storytelling with stealth-action gameplay and the other (Detective Mode) that emphasizes immersive investigative storytelling.
Play as San Francisco journalist Robert Hartnell. Robert receives a mysterious phone call from the serial killer Zodiac who greets him with the infamous ‘hello, this is the Zodiac speaking’. This single event kicks off a series of events that will take Robert down a spiraling path toward confronting one of America’s most notorious killers and...his own past.
"This is the Zodiac Speaking is a true American crime story. The Zodiac killer is ingrained in American pop culture. And though this game is by no means a homage to serial killers, it’s a story about their victims and the people who survived,” said Krzysztof Grudziński, Director and Narrative Designer in Punch Punk Games “The selection of Zodiac is the backdrop we are using to tell a unique story about a troubled protagonist, a San Francisco based journalist Robert Hartnell, who one day receives an ominous phone call. We look forward to sharing Robert’s story with you on September 24, regardless of the level of campaign’ success.”
MORE THAN A GAME! Meet the amazing team behind This is the Zodiac Speaking
The co-author of the script to This is the Zodiac Speaking is Lukasz Orbitowski, one of the best Polish writers, laureate of the ultra-prestigious Paszporty Polityki pop-cultural award and nominated for the Nike Award (most important literature prize). Orbitowski is one of Poland's most important horror authors. Together with Krzysztof Grudziński, Head of Punch Punk Games, they plunged into the dark and dangerous 70s to produce an immersive and mature story.
Krzysztof Grudzinski & Lukasz Orbitowski
Music for the game was created by AGIM, a restless innovator and experimenter of the Polish electronic music scene. The official soundtrack from the game will be published in Europe (digital distribution and vinyl edition) by a legendary electronic music label, Pias Recordings. The amazing soundtrack prepared by A_GIM, an acclaimed DJ, instantly sparked the interest among the Pias team. Pias will work with Klabater, the publisher of the game.
AGIM
Joint-CEO in Klabater. “Acclaimed musicians, awarded writers, and of course very talented Punch Punk development team lead by Krzysztof Grudziński, they are all on board. I’m really excited about this joint cooperation. Narrative games at their best!”
PLAY THIS IS THE ZODIAC SPEAKING AND:
Discover the facts and evidence-based story of America’s most famous never-caught serial killer.
Experience the story from the perspective of a person who survived the attack of the serial killer, face your trauma, and run an investigation that will lead you to the truth about Zodiac.
Unravel the details behind the murders, visit locations inspired by the original crime scenes, experience real psychological sessions that will help you to manage your traumas.
Reveal 3 alternative endings, all based upon your investigation decisions.
Enjoy the atmospheric film music and original retro-inspired art style.
Travel to the vintage ’70s and feel the old-school vibe while visiting faithfully depicted California’s hallmark spots from the past.
Patch 2.6.1 is live and here are Patch Notes for you!
2.6.1 Change Log:
Fixed sky color (horizon is no longer black)
No raids in the prologue
Disappearing carriages after loading the game have been fixed
Innkeeper's hand range has been changed
Fixed crash of the game when removing the drinking troughs the horse is headed to
Fixed a bug that incorrectly prompted building range on upper floors
Fixed a bug that caused the workbench to not produce cups
GL & HF!
Team Klabater
New DLC & Game Update
Along with the new DLC Hooves & Wagons, there is a game update for everyone!
With a slight delay, there arrives a new DLC, Hooves & Wagons. The delay has been necessary for us to make sure that the content will have a lot of new cool features that will boost your gaming experience. To make it up to you, along with the new DLC there is an update in a game available for everyone! ːsteamhappyː From now on, you can expand your inn like never before:
Along with the newest version of the game, players will have access to much bigger areas than before. More space equals bigger buildings and more options when it comes to your layout, which will let the players plan their little kingdom in a much more functional and aesthetically-pleasing way.
So, whether you buy Hooves & Wagons or not, you will still experience some new features!
DLC Hooves & Wagons: The times they are a-changing, and a good innkeeper has to adapt. It seems some of your patrons have started arriving at the inn riding horses. As a professional, you have to be prepared for that. Luckily, in the new DLC, you can build one of the three watering troughs, which will make you quench not only the thirsts of your patrons - but those of their steeds as well.
Not only horses but also whole wagons! Prepare for additional guests arriving at the inn by horse-drawn wagons. New DLC means new buildings and mechanics - build barns and hen houses to raise farm animals! Remember to be careful. Farm animals love wandering around the area, so pay attention to proper fencing.
Time to be self-sufficient! In the newest DLC you can raise hens, geese, cows, pigs, and other animals, to always have a fresh supply of eggs, milk, or meat.
Content of the update: Gameplay:
Larger tavern-building area
Carriages designed to reflect the style of certain social groups
Guests now will arrive on horses!
New breeding animals: pigs, cows, goats, sheep
Objects:
Decorative objects: horse-collar, wagon wheels, and armor for the horse to hang on the wall
Three types of horse drinking troughs
Pigsty for pigs
Three sheds for cows, sheep, and goats
Three new hen houses for breeding birds
Five new carriages exclusive for Hooves & Wagons DLC
