Hi everyone!We're in the last 2 months to release and I'm participating in the steam next fest! So far it's performing great, anyone who's seen it in the past will see major improvements since they last played it. Go and check it out, every view, every wishlist helps a ton!Some of the major changes:Voice acting!More things to do! (Special operations, lockdown + advanced lockdown, Uprisings, Couriers + advanced Couriers, Extractions!)And this is just a small taste of what's the come in full release...I've added Assets - they do the work for you, and make the automation a bit more visible.Telegram now gives reports from assets!A ton of new upgrades! (Though on full release they will feel quite different, these upgrades are demo-specific)A new Milestone system to give you direction in what is expected.... many many more thingsI want to note that the full release is very much on track, while doing updates to the demo I've been making steady progress. I'm in the last stretch now, most of the features are completed, the milestones are done, achievements are set up, there are still a couple art pieces I want to clean up and some finalization changes in general. Any feedback is very much welcome still, and adjustments are still being made!Thank you to everyone who's played The Syndicate and has provided feedback along the way.The game will finally release on August 6, so you won't have to wait long!- Ignace
Hey everyone!Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted The Syndicate, tried the demo, and shared feedback. It has been incredibly useful while I continue shaping both the demo and the full release.This build expands the demo quite a bit.As the game gets closer to full release, I wanted to re-evaluate what the demo should show. The goal is to give players a better sense of how The Syndicate escalates over time, without giving away everything that is waiting in the full game.The biggest addition is Extraction.Field operatives can now become compromised, forcing you to respond before the situation gets worse. Extraction also comes with its own upgrades, adding another layer of progression and another way for the board to demand your attention.This update also adds improved versions of Courier and Lockdown later in the demo. These are meant to show more of what the full game is built around: a constant escalation through new systems, new threats, and expanded operations.The Telegram has also been reintroduced.Instead of only receiving messages from the Director, you will now also receive cryptic transmissions from field operatives as situations unfold. This should help guide players through new events while making the world feel more active beyond the command board.Special Operations have also been updated. They are now handled as a right-click action, allowing you to reassign global assets to different cities more directly.Alongside these additions, the build includes a lot of bug fixes, balance changes, upgrade cost adjustments, and visual improvements. There are too many small fixes to list cleanly, but hopefully you will notice the demo feels smoother overall.I have also been hard at work on the full release: adding new features, finalizing achievements, and building the final escalation.As you may have already guessed, the full game expands into world-level operations. But there are other threats beyond that. Some have already been exposed. Not all of them.Thanks ag...
Hi everyone,This update is a big one. The Syndicate: Classified Operations now includes voice acting.This has been one of the most important atmosphere improvements for the game so far. Since The Syndicate is built around the feeling of operating from a Cold War intelligence board, voice acting helps give the Director and the overall presentation much more presence.This patch is also part of the final preparation push for Steam Next Fest. I’ve been working on making the demo easier to understand, smoother to play, and better paced for new players.I've also been working on a brand new Next Fest Trailer, check it out!ChangesVoice acting has been added.New upgrades have been added.A text size slider has been added.Costs have been slightly rebalanced.Local and global assets are now more clearly distinguished.Board and table visuals have received small improvements.Features are now introduced more gradually, so the early game should feel less overwhelming.General flow has been improved for clarity.Lingering assets after starting a new era are now cleaned up correctly.Missing localizations have been fixed.Too many bugfixes to note, but keep sending them!There is still much more to come, and I hope everyone enjoys the new version. Thanks again for playing, giving feedback, and following the game as it gets closer to release!- Ignace
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