Hello everyone,As we revealed last week, today's update focuses on new character and player models in game. Flashing Lights now features six playable characters for each department, with an equal number of male and female options. There are also six new NPC models, we've introduced changes to a police mission, and added a player list available to view during online games. On top of that, there are tons of important bug fixes, so make sure to read the full patch notes towards the...
Hi everybody! Today is the first step in refining the core gameplay experience of Shoppe Keep 2. We are working very hard to improve the game and have had some tremendous feedback from players. We still have quite a journey to improve Shoppe Keep 2 during Early Access and we hope that you all enjoy the improvements!Changes to Progression We discovered that many new players were finding it difficult to progress within the game - some even not understanding that...
Hello everybody,We cannot wait to release next week's Flashing Lights update! Today, we are announcing the update and its content, which is focused on new character models.We understand that this is an area which is front and centre for the game and so it's vital to not only improve the character models but to offer more player character options. We are also striving to improve the game technically as well as adding to gameplay, but next week's update focuses on this visual...
Hello everyone! Shoppe Keep 2 is available now via the Excalibur Games store. As many of you may know, the Helper Bots went on holiday to de-stress. They were bumping into walls, not listening to any orders from the player and generally being a nuisance!The Helper Bots remained loyal, however, and even sent over postcards while they visited the resort.During their time away they learnt how to relax... but the relaxation levels far exceeded the regular parameters and their programming had...
Hi all,A new Flashing Lights update has arrived! This week we are focusing entirely on bug-fixing, with new content planned for the weeks ahead.Full Patch Notes You can no longer switch weapons while you have grabbed an NPC Fixed an issue where the game could get stuck loading when changing roles in multiplayer Players now reset correctly when they make contact with water in multiplayer Suspects in your car now despawn if the player vehicle is reset because of contact with water...
Hello everyone,We hope that you have all been enjoying Flashing Lights! We have had a phenomenal first couple of weeks and we're really pleased that many players have supported us by purchasing the game, sharing their thoughts and even helping other players in the forums. There have also been a ton of videos on YouTube and many of you have been playing online with friends. We’ve even seen a few role-playing groups pop up and we are looking forward to pushing...
Hello all,We have just launched another content update for Flashing Lights! This week, we've focused on new police callouts (11 of them!), and also increased the number of players that can play on one server from six to ten.New Content Ten player multiplayer introduced. The maximum amount of players on a single server has been increased from six to ten. Six police suspicious activity callouts [Call ID 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006] These involve searching around the area for suspicious...
A fatherly hello to you all!This is a good time to remind you that over Father's Day weekend, Dad Quest will be seeing a massive 60% discount, marking it as the lowest ever price Dad Quest has seen on Steam.In today's '7 Reasons to Play Dad Quest' post we wanted to share details about the new customisation options which launched in Chapter 2 of Dad Quest. The Dad obviously is capable of sporting a cap and beige shorts, but the Child is a butterfly...
Hello officers, medics and firefighters! Flashing Lights has just launched in Early Access. Play as a police officer, medic or firefighter in single player, or online with up to five other people. We hope that you join us, have fun with the game and offer some feedback! Watch the trailer here: As this is an Early Access launch, there is much more to come. We have put together a list of upcoming content that will be worked on during the Early Access...
In just seven days Flashing Lights will be launched in Early Access! We are looking forward to seeing what players think of the game and are hoping to receive some great feedback and suggestions.The current build is locked down for release and we are already working towards lots of post-launch content to support the game during Early Access.Today's video is our deepest look at Flashing Lights' gameplay to date. Take a look: You can pre-order Flashing Lights now! We cannot wait to...
Hello everyone,I'm very excited to offer you all another update on Flashing Lights today, via our 3rd developer diary video! This time around, we're taking a look at the newly implemented reputation system, which will track your in-game actions and give you feedback on your performance in real time.Take a look at the brand new video below:Need to catch up on the dev diary series? We've put together a handy little playlist on YouTube with all three dev diaries to date:Flashing Badge...
Hello everybody! Today's Tracks - The Train Set Game update includes a few bug fixes and the addition of a couple of new objects and new passenger types. Over the coming months we are working on several new additions and features for Tracks: The Train Set Game. Once we have more details, we'll make sure to share them with you in a future announcement. But for now, let's go through today's additions.The Turntable Track Piece Stop on the turntable and turn left or...
Hello everyone, Last week saw the launch of Shoppe Keep 2 in Early Access.It has been an overwhelming week for us on the Shoppe Keep team. We've seen thousands of players enjoy the game and are very humbled by the response so far. We still have a lot of work to do and we hope that as the game continues to grow and evolve over time you will be happy to try out new features and mechanics.This week has been focused on...
Hello everyone,We have some important news to share. Flashing Lights will now launch on 7th June 2018 in Early Access.While originally set for release on 18th May 2018, Flashing Lights has been delayed in order to secure a stronger Early Access launch.The three-week delay allows us time to not only polish Flashing Lights further, but to add more missions and content for the Early Access launch. As a result of the short delay, Flashing Lights’ Early Access launch will now feature a...
Hello Keepers!Shoppe Keep 2 has just launched into Early Access!We cannot wait to hear what you think of the game! Shoppe Keep 2 is an Early Access game, so you may come across some bugs or issues. If you wish to report a bug or offer a suggestion, get in touch with us by posting on the forums.First up: just a few tips to get you started! Take on Quests Quests are given to you by NPCs. These allow you...
Hello everyone,We have an important update to share with you all. Shoppe Keep 2 will now launch on 3rd May 2018.We’ve encountered an issue with multiplayer that needs to be fixed before release. While we have been extensively testing Shoppe Keep 2 for months, both internally and externally, this managed to slip through the cracks. We are very sorry that this has happened. As a developer, you get one shot to launch your game. There is an unprecedented amount of...
