The countdown is on! The NEW WORLD EU21 is already waiting to be launched on July 4, so what are you waiting for? Create a character with your desired name on the new world today and receive 25 for connecting it with your S&F Account before the world starts next Friday! Then nothing will stand in the way when visiting the mushroom dealer.
Have a nice weekend!
Procuder's Note #34
[p]Some content creators have already reported about it in their streams, and in the official Shakes & Fidget Twitch stream on June 25, 2025, we have now also officially announced: In the coming days, we expect some content creators to visit the headquarters of Playa Games.[/p]
What is behind the visit of the content creators?
[p]We want to offer the content creators the opportunity to visit the hallowed halls where the development of Shakes & Fidget takes place.[/p][p]There will be various workshops, during which the creator program will be discussed among other topics. Our goal is to provide our guests with best practices and to promote and strengthen cooperation among the content creators.[/p]
Insights into our working methods
[p]Furthermore, we want to give our visitors a closer look at our working methods. We will illustrate this using game content that is currently in development. We believe that transparency and exchange are important to foster understanding of our processes.[/p][p]An example of this is the development of the World Boss, which is going through a first iteration from the community's perspective in an alpha test with the Alpha Group. Additionally, there will be the opportunity to play the event and provide feedback.[/p][p]Using the new class, the Plague Doctor, which will be released at the end of the year, we want to show how we approach the creation of new classes.[/p][p]Another aspect of our work is the revision of existing game elements. Here we will provide an exemplary outlook.[/p][p]We allow the content creators to share impressions of their visit with their community. Gradually, we will inform you about the topics discussed.[/p][p]Watch VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2495607537?tt_content=vod[/p]
Weekend Events
Hello heroes!
We hope you are having fun in the Legendary Dungeon!
Get ready for the following WEEKEND EVENTS from Friday to Sunday: Crazy Mushroom Harvest, Legendary Dungeon, Glorious Gold Galore, Lucky Day, Witches' Dance, Fantastic Fortress Festivity, Assembly of Awesome Animals, Forge Frenzy Festival, Days of Doomed Souls & Tidy Toilet Time.
Preview of next weekend: Exceptional XP Event, Glorious Gold Galore, Rumble for Riches, Epic Quest Extravaganza & Sands of Time Special.
And don't forget that the boarding gate of the Legendary Dungeon "Vile Vacation" is still open up to and including Sunday, 8 PM CEST!
Coming Soon: Official Twitch Stream with Thorsten (CEO)
[p]On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Thorsten, the CEO of Playa Games, along with MoZone and Tuny, will host the official Shakes & Fidget Twitch stream live from the Playa Games headquarters. The stream kicks off at 6:00 PM CEST![/p][p]In celebration of Shakes & Fidget's upcoming 16th anniversary, Thorsten will be sharing some behind-the-scenes stories. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the background and passion that goes into creating this game.[/p][p]Look forward to approximately 1.5 hours of top-notch entertainment with informative content that will surely capture your interest.[/p][p]So, mark your calendars and tune in![/p][p]Here’s the link to the Twitch stream: [dynamiclink href="https://www.twitch.tv/sfgameofficial"].[/p][p][/p]
New World EU21
Hello heroes!
To new shores! On Friday, July 04, a portal to the NEW WORLD EU21 will open at 4 PM CEST!
Create a character on the new world EU21 from June 27 and receive 25 if you connect it with your S&F Account before the world will launch on Friday next week! Then nothing will stand in your way when paying the mushroom dealer a visit.
Have a good start to your week!
16th Anniversary of S&F: Birthday Gift
Hello heroes!
Time flies! Shakes & Fidget is celebrating its 16th anniversary today! Thanks for your long-time support! Here's a BIRTHDAY GIFT for you! As usual, enter the voucher at the mushroom dealer.
Thanks for playing and here's to many more years of Shakes & Fidget! Cheers!
Off to the Vile Vacation!
Hello heroes!
Off to the Vile Vacation! The check-in for the new LEGENDARY DUNGEON "Vile Vacation" starts at 4 PM CEST! To celebrate 16 years of Shakes & Fidget, we send you on the most long-awaited, albeit chaotic, vacation of your heroic existence. At the end of your wild journey, pack the brand new Legendary set in your suitcase!
Check out the official teaser now:
Start in the Legendary Dungeon "Vile Vacation" together with Twitch at 4 PM CEST and win mushrooms during the stream: https://www.twitch.tv/sfgameofficial
Have fun in the Legendary Dungeon and have a nice weekend!
16th Anniversary of S&F, Legendary Dungeon and Birthday Sale
Hello heroes!
Celebrate the 16TH ANNIVERSARY OF SHAKES & FIDGET with us! To mark the occasion, we send you on a long-yearned-for vacation! Pack your swimsuit and travel to the new LEGENDARY DUNGEON "Vile Vacation" which will open its airport for you on Friday, June 20! Not only shark attacks, sunburn and food poisoning await you on this turbulent journey, but also a brilliant souvenir at the end: the new Legendary set!
Watch the official teaser now:
From Friday, the mushroom dealer celebrates his anniversary with special BIRTHDAY PACKS filled to the brim and other offers only available for a short time! Perfect for all those who like to party hard and want to get the most out of the new Legendary Dungeon!
Click here for the overview of the exclusive event packs: https://playa-games.helpshift.com/hc/faq/326-birthday-sale
Now get ready for our BIRTHDAY EVENTS from Friday to Sunday: Legendary Dungeon, Birthday Sale, Exceptional XP Event, Lucky Day, Fantastic Fortress Festivity, Witches' Dance, Sands of Time Special, Forge Frenzy Festival & Tidy Toilet Time.
Preview of next weekend: Legendary Dungeon, Glorious Gold Galore, Lucky Day, Witches' Dance, Fantastic Fortress Festivity, Assembly of Awesome Animals, Forge Frenzy Festival, Days of Doomed Souls & Tidy Toilet Time.
Weekend Events and Legendary Dungeon Announcement
Hello heroes!
Get ready for our WEEKEND EVENTS from Friday to Sunday: Glorious Gold Galore, Witches' Dance, Rumble for Riches, Assembly of Awesome Animals & Days of Doomed Souls.
Preview of next weekend: Legendary Dungeon for the 16th Anniversary of S&F, Exceptional XP Event, Lucky Day, Witches' Dance, Fantastic Fortress Festivity, Sands of Time Special, Forge Frenzy Festival & Tidy Toilet Time.
Ready for the LEGENDARY DUNGEON for the 16th Anniversary of S&F? Suitcases are eagerly packed and last farewell beers are sipped in the tavern: There is a lot of travel fever going on because the summer vacation is just around the corner! For the 16th birthday of Shakes & Fidget, the new Legendary Dungeon "Vile Vacation" opens its airport on June 20! Whether it's airport chaos, sunburn on the beach, swaying decks or knotted relaxation poses - this vacation is planning to put you through the mangle! Grab your towel and secure the best lounger as well as the new Legendary souvenirs!
Producer's Note #33
We would like to provide you with some information about why there were issues with server stability during the start of the game world EU20 and what measures we have already taken to avoid such situations in the future.
With the introduction of the new backend in 2022 and a server architecture that includes multiple game servers that automatically take over the work of a failed server, we have already taken a step towards a generally more stable system; for example, daily complete data backups have since been eliminated.
Basically, our systems operate with a performance that is well above the average required capacity, so performance spikes can usually be well managed even during server startups, as recent history has shown.
In this specific case, however, there was unexpectedly high load during the EU20 server start, caused by several factors that led to an overload. Our SSO server, which had to process logins as well as a high number of Twitch drop and coupon code redemptions, was particularly affected. We suspect that this constellation posed a challenge for the SSO server. Additionally, we were simultaneously dealing with a hardware defect.
Ultimately, we were able to resolve the issues by scaling up the SSO servers, and we will continue to run them with the same performance – even though we do not normally need this.
Our system administrators and developers are working diligently to further adapt our technology. The goal is to improve the stability of our systems to ensure a smooth gaming experience and minimize downtime. We thank you for your understanding and patience.
