We can barely believe it's the fourth edition of Buddy's Bulletin already. Thanks for all your support, kind words, suggestions, and feedback. We read everything!
As you may have seen, we released Version 1.07 this week which addresses some of the issues you've been experiencing. Meanwhile, work is continuing to make this the best game we possibly can so updates will continue to roll out. Keep letting us know what you like and don't like in the Steam forums.
And if you're having the absolute best time on Buddy Boulevard, then why not leave us a review on Steam. It all helps!
New week means new reveals! We’re happy to share more cards are coming soon to Friends vs Friends. These two, in particular, have some pretty cool features. Please take a look!
Community Spotlight
This week's spotlight is an absolutely mindblowing piece made by twitter.com/GaurDibuja Check it out below
Mayor’s Message
Hey folks, it’s me. The Mayor of Friendtown. How about those new cards, eh? Will you be adding them to your decks?
As some of you might know, I'm a huuuuge fan of different types of card games. Matter of fact, you can't beat me at Uno. My good friend Myk - bless their heart - thought they had a chance and failed miserably, ho ho!
Now, don't tell anyone I told you so, but I've been hearing some rumblings about a new BFF Update coming up. I can't say too much yet, but I always love when new things happen, don't you? It just puts me in such a great mood and makes me want to head out for a delightful dinner, spend quality time with my friends, or perhaps catch a movie.
Oh, sorry for spacing out there for a moment, I tend to get lost in my thoughts sometimes. I guess that's all we have time for in this week's message! Until next time, that’s been me, the Mayor of Friendtown - and you’ve been reading the Mayor’s Message.
- The Mayor of Friendtown
Game Update 1.0.7
Howdy Friends,
Great news! There's a new update rolling out right now that addresses some of the issues you've been having!
We're not stopping there, of course, but hopefully this helps ya'll out if you've been in a bit of jam. And if it doesn't, keep sending that feedback to the Steam forums or the Brainwash Gang Discord.
Let us know what you think.
Changelog
Fixed: if nuke is played at the end of a round, players can spawn on the nuke map when the next round starts
Fixed: players can pass through the subway train doors
Fixed: Karrotov inflicts x2 damage on 1v1 and 4x damage on 2v2
Fixed: Kill tab nicknames don't have the correct team colors
Fixed: Spectator free-cam has no boundaries when flying around
Fixed: Ice Block breaks instantly on top of some of the cars in Trucks
Fixed: Bear trap breaks instantly when put on top of some of the cards in Trucks
Fixed: Small gap on the floor, between the bathroom and the shooting range stairs in Hub
Fixed: Quests notification not resetting properly
Fixed: Katana animation breaks after a while, only doing the horizontal cut
Fixed: Barbed Cards overlay not always appears when the affected rival uses a card
Thanks ya'll.
- Brainwash Gang & Raw Fury
Buddy’s Bulletin: III, June 16
Letter from the Team
Hello, hi, howdy!
Welcome to another Buddy's Bulletin. This week's been so much fun as we put out our first batch of new content - Little Lars’ BFF Update.
But as we teased earlier this week, this is just the beginning! We've got a whole heap of exciting updates lined up for the future.
Take a peek below to get your first look at Year One of Friends vs Friends. You won't want to miss out on a thing...
We've also just dropped a new update into the game, version 1.0.6! We've been listening to all your feedback and, excitingly, this contains a re-work of the matchmaking system so it's now skill-based! Let us know how you get on.
Changelog
Content & Features
Matchmaking
Replaced the level-based matchmaking with a new skill-based matchmaking system
Bug Fixes
Fixed: Poison bullets effect doesn't apply
Fixed: Character ragdolls clip through the floor when the player dies mid-air
Fixed: Characters can push each other around, making them clipping through walls
Fixed: Helpers outline persists on next rounds when playing 2v2
Fixed: Karrotov and other grenades don't explode correctly when shot mid-air
Fixed: Ragequit does not count as loss for the person quitting the game
Fixed: Ragequit does not count as victory for the people remaining in the game
Turrets now target rivals' helpers & ice blocks
Balance changes
Heartless card now reduces the player's speed (20% on level 1, 12% on max level)
Titan's damage reduction goes from 65% to 75% (before was 85% to 90%)
Reveal of the Week
Here's something else exciting! We're stoked to reveal that Friends vs Friends has been given the Steam stamp of approval so we're now officially Verified on the awesome Steam Deck.
Now you can dive into the action-packed fun of Friends vs Friends wherever you go! Like so...
Community Spotlight
Scrolling through Twitter the other day, we came across an absolutely beautiful fan-made visual novel made by twitter.com/HRHInternetCafe. It features Spike and Donnie B. grabbing a cup of coffee at Cash's Corner.
If you're curious about checking it out yourself, feel free to give it a try below!
Hey folks, it’s me. The Mayor of Friendtown. As some of you have no doubt noticed, there’s a big ‘ol Laundromat ready to open very soon! As Mayor of Friendtown, I often get to hear of these things before anyone else. A great privilege, no doubt!
It is my pleasure to inform you that Baba’s Laundromat will be opening to the public in July. You can find out all about what's in store right over here.
That's the word from our sponsors and all we've got time for this week. I’m sure the staff at Buddy’s Bulletin are already hard at work preparing news for our next edition! Just remember, you heard it here first. In the Mayor’s Message by me, the Mayor.
- Mayor of Friendtown
Little Lars Content Update Now Live!
Hey, Friends!
We promised y'all an update, now it's live. This is our first BFF update and it's all about Little Lars. Why? Because they're awesome!
Little Lars has got a new skin for you to unlock in the PalPrize Machine to really enhance their style and we've also added five new cards. They are...
We can't wait to see how you work with these new cards and whether they make it into your decks!
On top of that, you've got a new card back variant and three Hama Chains, just to really stylize your game and show your 'big love' for Lars!
Also, look at how adorable they are? ;_;
Changelog
Content & Features
One new skin for Little Lars (Arctic Lover)
Five new cards: Predator Vision, Phantom Bullets, Bigger Explosions, Thick Skin and Bomb Lover
Three additional Hama Chains and one new card back variant are available to buy from the PalPrize Machines
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Improvements have been done to the servers for better stability
Subway Station map has gotten some optimizations for better overall performance
Added outline for Ally helpers such as CA-Turret for better visibility
Fixed: Footstep audio from third-person views now matches the surface players walk on
Fixed: The flashing light from using the Nuke card no longer stays on the screen after a round ends or when a player goes back to Buddy's Boulevard
Thanks for continuing to support Friends vs Friends, we appreciate all of you. Have fun on Buddy's Boulevard!
- Brainwash Gang & Raw Fury
Introducing Baba's Laundromat and Friends vs Friends Year One!
Hey, Friends!
Fresh off IGN"s Summer of Gaming showcase, we're super excited to share what Friends vs Friends Year One looks like. We told you this journey was getting started!
It begins tomorrow with the first BFF Update - Little Lars - and continues in early July when you'll get to visit Baba's Laundromat.
Now you may be thinking Baba's Laundromat is just full of stray pigeons and stinky clothes, but it'll also have :
- 10 new cards - 15 cosmetics - 5 new skins - New Quest Chains
And d'ya know what the best bit is? It's coming 'atcha Free. Of. Charge. That's right, you won't have to pay a dime to get your clothes dried. Or, well, get all that other cool stuff at least. You just have to own Friends vs Friends.
How cool is that?
We're not stopping there, though. We've got lots more to talk about in the weeks and months ahead, so be sure to stay subscribed to our Buddy's Bulletin for all the latest inside news. And gossip from the Mayor, of course.
In the meantime, while you wait for Baba to join the crew on Buddy's Boulevard, make sure to check out tomorrow's Little Lars update! You'll get a new skin, 5 new cards, Hama-chains, and a Lars-themed card-back variant, all available from the Gashapon machine!
Until then, Friend-o's,
- Brainwash Gang & Raw Fury
Buddy’s Bulletin: II, June 9
Letter from the Team
Well, it's been another busy week! We've pushed two fairly big updates live, containing a number of highly requested features such as protection against scenarios where the opposition quits during a match - also known as rage-quits - and a rework of the matchmaking system.
Titan armor at min level increased to 85% (was 70%)
Titan damage bonus at min level reduced to 20% (was 30%)
Titan damage bonus at max level reduced to 25% (was 40%)
Laika fire rate reduced to 3 rounds per second (was 4.5 RPS)
Katana damage at min level reduced to 40 (was 45)
Boomstick damage is reduced 2 points at all levels
Boomstick capacity reduced to 6 shots (was 8 shots)
Reveal of the Week
Some of you might have noticed that last week's card reveals were especially explosive. This week, we've got a couple more cards we'd like to share. If you’re a fan of those iconic, cheesy action movies from the 80s, then some of these might tickle your fancy.
And we've got some great news for Little Lars players everywhere. These cards will be accompanied by a strikingly fashionable new skin! Rejoice!
This ensemble makes up our very first BFF Update, made up of regular content updates to the game, focusing on a specific character.
Little Lars' BFF Update is out next Tuesday, June 13th!
Community Spotlight
This week, we’re spotlighting an amazing piece featuring Stevie Gull and Donnie B. It's made by twitter.com/shaferbrown
Mayor’s Message
Hey folks, it’s me, the Mayor of Friendtown. What a treat it’s been to see so many new faces around here since the grand opening last month. It's certainly been keeping me busy. In fact, I’m proud to say that Buddy’s Bulletin has a new sponsor! You'll be hearing much more about them and their business at the IGN Summer of Gaming Showcase, this Monday!
Many of you have been asking about juicy gossip around town. As a Mayor, I do, of course, hear it all. As a matter of fact, I was speaking to Little Lars just yesterday who told me a particularly funny joke! You had to be there. Ha-ha.
Truly a lovely friend!
Anyways, thank you for reading the Mayor’s Message from yours truly, the Mayor. That’s me!
- The Mayor of Friendtown
Game Update 1.0.3
Hello, Friends!
Remember when we mentioned on Monday that we're working on the matchmaking system? Well, we've got some news to share! This is our first attempt to tackle some of the issues players have been reporting, and we'll keep fine-tuning the matchmaking to make it the absolute best it can be.
Changelog
Content & Features
Matchmaking
Improved level-based matchmaking: Improved chances of finding matches with players on at a similar level as you & fixed an issue when a party is created and enters the 2v2 queue
UI Updates
Added controller binding to the "Invite Friend" shortcut
Improved UI navigation with controller
Rich text is disabled in nickname tags so that players can't change colors/format
Bug Fixes
Fixed: Out of bounds & occlusion issues in Subway Station
Fixed: The first voted map is always the picked map for the rematch
Fixed: Friends & "Recently played with" widgets in the Friends menu get mixed up & unsorted after a few seconds
Fixed: "There's nothing to lose at this point" can't be obtained
Fixed: The Self-Destruct card explosion didn’t do any damage, now it does!
Fixed: Bots on Rooftop stay defensive
Fixed: There was a bug where all explosive quests didn’t work as intended
Fixed: Removed the movie playing on the Theatre's screen to avoid random crashes
Issues with matchmaking in Australian regions
Additionally, we've received numerous reports about high ping issues & incorrect 'best regions' from users based in Australia. We've been going through this issue with our multiplayer server provider and found out that this issue is, for now, exclusive to all players who have internet provided by the company Optus, or any ISP that relays on the Optus network.
If that's your case, we're terribly sorry, but there's not much we can do on our side. We can tell you about some workarounds some of you found, though!
1. Using Cloudflare WARP. You can access it here: https://1.1.1.1 (it looks shady but we promise it's not!). It's free, so give it a shot if you don't have access to a paid VPN service!
2. Using Optus Game Path. You can access it here: https://www.optus.com.au/broadband-nbn/gaming-internet-plans/game-path
3. Using any VPN service of your choosing. Since the issue is how the Optus network reroutes the connection to our Australia server, this should potentially fix the high ping, no matter the service you use.
Again, we're sorry about this, and we hope these solutions can help you enjoy Friends vs Friends with us ❤️
Until next time!
- Brainwash Gang & Raw Fury
One-week Out!
Howdy, Friends!
We just wanted to leave a quick sec here to thank the community that jumped into Friends vs Friends this past week. It's always a nerve-wracking moment when your passion project is released into the wild!
We will be a part of next week's IGN's Summer of Gaming! Tune in on June 12th at 8:50 AM PST/11:50 PM EST/17:50 CEST when we unveil a new trailer on top of what's next to come for our frantic FPS.
See you on Friday for the next installment of the Buddy's Bulletin where we unveil unreleased information and updates for the cuddliest character (pfft) from our roster: Little Lars!
- Brainwash Gang & Raw Fury
Game Update 1.0.2
Howdy, Friends!
We're back with some updates and fixes you've been asking for since the launch last week! We continue to work on matchmaking and you should see some updates soon about our progress.
Changelog
Content & Features
Mid-match quit rewards
Added a new flow for rage quits: from the second round on, if a user leaves the match the rest are shown the aftermath screen and receive EXP as if they've won. (The match won't get added to the played matches count or the win streak.)
UI Updates
Improved controller navigation on rematch, main menu & friends menu
Added "Invite friend" shortcut in the hub overlay
Quest Progression
Quest progress re-enabled when playing with a friend in 1v1
Balancing
Punch-R damage reduced by 15%
Input Update
Max sensitivity has increased for controller support
Keyboard and Mouse is now supported with Steam Deck
Bug Fixes
Fixed: Cash's ring floating over hand
Fixed: Bullet decals stop appearing after a while
Fixed: Mines stop working after being used a few times
Fixed: "Small Head" French descriptions were in Spanish
Fixed: "Easy Target" quest description didn't show the real headshot count needed
Until next time!
- Brainwash Gang & Raw Fury
Patch Notes 1.0.2
Howdy, Friends!
We're back with some updates and fixes you've been asking for since the launch last week! We continue to work on matchmaking and you should see some updates soon about our progress.
Changelog
Content & Features
Mid-match quit rewards
Added a new flow for rage quits: from the second round on, if a user leaves the match the rest are shown the aftermath screen and receive EXP as if they've won. (The match won't get added to the played matches count or the win streak.)
UI Updates
Improved controller navigation on rematch, main menu & friends menu
Added "Invite friend" shortcut in the hub overlay
Quest Progression
Quest progress re-enabled when playing with a friend in 1v1
Balancing
Punch-R damage reduced by 15%
Input Update
Max sensitivity has increased for controller support
Keyboard and Mouse is now supported with Steam Deck
Bug Fixes
Fixed: Cash's ring floating over hand
Fixed: Bullet decals stop appearing after a while
Fixed: Mines stop working after being used a few times
Fixed: "Small Head" French descriptions were in Spanish
Fixed: "Easy Target" quest description didn't show the real headshot count needed
