Hey Raiders!

Can’t wait to try Raiders Rise before anyone else?
Good news—we’re hosting weekly playtests every Monday at 17:00 CET, and you’re invited to jump in!

It’s an open test session where you can play the current version of the game, face off against other players, try out new (and sometimes chaotic 😅) features, and give us your honest feedback.

All you need is an access code, which we post on our Discord server shortly before each session.

1. Join our Discord (link in the game’s store description)
   
2. Head to the #playtest-code channel
   
3. Grab the code and launch the game
   
4. That’s it—you’re in!

• 3v3 PvPvE battles full of action and betrayal
  
• Angry aliens, unstable crystals, and... questionable teammates
  
• Direct feedback: if you see it, say it, or break it—we’re listening!

Every Monday at 17:00 CET
Mark your calendar, bring some friends, and get ready for galactic chaos!

See you on the battlefield,
— The Penguin Armada Team 🐧🚀

The Battle Pass UI is up and running! Players can now:

• View milestones
• Track progression
• Claim rewards

All fully connected to our backend systems via Metaplay.
Next sprint, we'll finalize the AT2 and polish the experience even further.
We've spent a good chunk of this sprint making sure the Quantum version of the game is stable and ready for external playtests. Here’s how:

• We created a dedicated release branch (v0.1) for bug fixing only—no new features, no distractions.
• Meanwhile, all ongoing feature work continues in main, including new characters, animations, and VFX.

This setup lets us iterate fast without breaking everything. Expect more clean versions like this in the future!

• Jack is in progress and already in blocking stage.
• A brand-new tank is in the works, inspired by the iconic albino gorilla from Barcelona Zoo (yes, really).

• Attabus is fully modeled and now animated with a strong, aggressive idle pose.

The Penguin character is now fully animated with:

• Idle, attack, jump, and movement loops

Plus a hilarious inflate-and-pop ultimate in the works.
It’s one of our most expressive characters so far!
Maya’s attack and ultimate animations are looking slick with some flashy new VFX from Alex. We're pushing for every character to feel distinct and powerful in battle.

We’re working hard to lock down the visual style of the desert biome. Highlights:

• Unique materials tied to the desert’s lore

• Level dressing tools to speed up iteration
• Deeper, more layered layout designs

• In-world animated signs and visual storytelling elements

We’re also exploring how in-world signage and ads can tell stories and build immersion. These aren't just decoration—they tie into the lore and factions.