Write Warz News

Hi Write Warriorz!

We’ve just pushed through another update with several bug fixes – see the changes below:

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Readjusted all store prices
  
• Fixed a bug with the spy-glass hover text that was persisting through matches
  
• Fixed a visual bug Eli's ability visually triggered when right clicking a voting button
  
• Fixed a bug with electricity visuals on the player card not displaying during the Cursed Mummy Plot Point
  
• Shortened the Horror voting bats sound to better match the animation
  
• Adjusted the round announcement sound volume - it’s a bit louder and now plays at round start
  
• Added a subtle sound when hovering over the voting button
  
• Fixed aspect ratio issues during tutorial on 16:10 ratios
  
• Fixed the match rotation interface not appearing when playing on Mac
  
• Fixed the win sequence background being cut off on 16:10 ratios
  
• Updated Writing Pass graphics
  
• Fixed typo on the update screen
  
• Removed intrusive Writing Pass prompt when you log in for the first time.
  

[h3]Development Roadmap:[/h3]

In response to your feedback and support, we’d also like to share our development roadmap from now through the game’s official launch:



April:

• Streamer Mode: Audience voting, integration, and more
  
• Round Robin: A fast-paced, asynchronous gameplay mode
  
• Rework the Bonus word system
  
• Add daily and weekly missions
  

May:

• Character abilities overhaul
  
• “Sticky Pad” system to remind users of critical story aspects
  
• New Plot Points for Horror and Pirate themes
  
• Pirate theme cannon system rework
  

June:

• Text to Speech addition for end of game story
  
• Pirate theme rum system replacement
  
• Support for widescreen monitors
  
• Bot AI system upgrade
  

July:

• Elves vs. Samurai theme completed
  
• Anime episode release
  
• Official game and season 1 launch
  

There are many exciting changes planned for Write Warz in the near future, so stay tuned!

– Boltz Entertainment

Hi Everyone!

We’ve just pushed through a minor update to the game – see the changes below:

Bug Fixes:

• Corrected typo on Witching hour instructions
  
• Resolved an issue with free daily offer Script Shards not refreshing correctly. We’ve temporarily reduced the refresh time of the free offer to every 6 hours to make up for it
  
• Fixed several other small bugs
  

Thank you for your continued support! Make sure to share any feedback in the Steam Community Hub or the Discord server.

– Boltz Entertainment

Hey Word Warriors,

Another small patch today. Just fixing a bug where in rare instances the Curse of the Mummy and Evil Fog plot points were sneaking their way over to the pirate theme.

All fixed and ready to go!

Have fun creating awesome stories!

– Boltz Entertainment

Write Warriorz,

We’ve loved the stories you’ve created since the Early Access launch, and want to highlight some of our favorites moving forward! Each week we’ll be featuring the story we like best on our Discord server for all to see, so join us and keep an eye out for yours :)

We’ll also be sharing our development roadmap in the next week or two – stay tuned!

Bug Fixes:

• Adjusted the display timing for Writing Pass player prompts
  
• Fixed a rare issue where the spyglass persisted across games
  
• Fixed the escape menu opening on incorrect layers
  

– Boltz Entertainment

Ahoy, storytellers! The wait is over — Write Warz has officially set sail into Early Access! 🚀

We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who supported us on Kickstarter and helped us test throughout our demo phase. Your feedback, creativity, and dedication have been invaluable, and we can’t wait to continue this journey with you.

Now, let’s dive into everything new in this Early Access launch!

[h3]New Writing Pass & Market[/h3]
Each season will introduce a brand new Writing Pass featuring two new characters, a brand-new theme, and tons of skins, fonts, colors, and more to unlock. Level up to earn more rewards!

[h3]High Seas Adventure Theme Arrives[/h3]
ARGH Maties! Pirates have invaded Write Warz, bringing rum, cannonballs, and plenty of high seas chaos. Take on the role of a pirate captain, managing your ship, crew, and resources while writing your way to legendary status. Sing-alongs, sea monsters, buried treasure, and more await!

Port Trading & Economy 💰
Before each round, visit a port where you can buy & sell goods. Each port has specialties, meaning some items will sell for more, while others will be cheaper to buy.

Port Items & Mechanics
🪙 Doubloons – Earned through writing, voting, winning rounds, and selling goods. Convert them to points at the end for extra strategy!
🪵 Planks – Used to repair ship damage from attacks or failed plot points. Ports charge high repair fees, so stock up!
💣 Cannonballs – Attack your opponents! Blast their screens with water & random letters while they try to write.
🍹 Rum – Scramble your bonus word into a piratey version. If used, it’s worth extra points!
🍊 Citrus – Adds 5 extra seconds to your timer when you run out of time (Max 1 per round).
🎯 Bounties – Purchase Word Bonus bounties to use in your next sentence for extra points!

[h3]More Custom Game Options![/h3]

• Single Round Voting – Move all voting into one large round instead of separate voting phases. Perfect for groups who want to read and discuss stories together.
  
• Map Rotation – Matchmaking now rotates between themes every hour!
  

[h3]New Playable Characters![/h3]
Morgana - The Pirate Duelist 🏴‍☠️

• As Morgana types, she fills her Word Chest.
  
• At 550 characters, she can challenge a player to a duel.
  
• Whoever speed-types a sentence fastest wins! If Morgana wins, she steals 50 points.
  

Cedric - The Honorable Knight ⚔️

• Cedric loves Word Bonuses!
  
• For every 5 used, he can challenge the top half of players with a chosen word.
  
• All challenged players must use the word, and if Cedric places higher than them, he steals 10 points and gains 20 points!

[h3]General Updates & Fixes 🔧[/h3]

• New Tutorial for the Scriptorium – Learn how to unlock and customize your writing style.
  
• Profanity Filter Updates – Adjusted to allow non-offensive words.
  
• Time & Speed Controls – Control the story readout speed at the end of the game.
  
• New Accolades – More fun intermission awards.
  
• Moonlit Inspiration Fix – Longer pause before the beam comes down.
  
• Tiebreaker Fixes – See your own sentence in a three-way tiebreaker.
  
• Digital Services Act Compliance – Game now follows EU regulations.
  
• Win Screen Update – Prevents text clipping during victory sequence.
  
• Reconnect Feature – You can now reconnect into matches!
  
• New Credits & Attribution Screen – Added to the main menu.
  
• Word Bonus Highlighting – Bonus words now glow gold when they appear in the story.
  
• New System Messages & Text Effects – Improved readability and clarity.
  
• Bug Fixes – Various small fixes to visuals, UI, and characters like Eli & Evelyn.

[h3]Thank You Again!⚡ [/h3]
We can’t wait to hear your stories and see what legendary tales you create in Early Access! If you haven't already, wishlist the game and jump into the adventure today! ✍️

See you on the high seas! ⛵🏴‍☠️