- MAJOR UPDATE v3.3 IS NOW AVAILABLE! - 10 December 2023
Dear Souls! Finally, with this update, we give you: A NEW CHARACTER: Andre (Rogue) "Instead of taking the trials of the Templar, Andre chooses a mercenary's life where he works for his clients. He excelled at using and creating weapons." All new GALLERY MODE: "Artworks, music, and older voices for Dual Blades GBA, Slashers, and Dual Souls can be unlocked here by spending medals!" New Arcade Mode ending artworks! New Mechanics: Parry and Guard Clash. The full list of changes is here. Enjoy! Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/zeM6jUaHPB
- A huge Update is on the horizon along with a NEW CHARACTER! - 25 August 2023
Dear Souls! Stay tuned for these: * NEW CHARACTER: Andre (Rogue) "Instead of taking the trials of the Templar, Andre chooses a mercenary's life where he works for his clients. He excelled at using and creating weapons." * All new GALLERY MODE: "Artworks, music and older voices for Dual Blades GBA, Slashers and Dual Souls can be unlocked here by spending medals!" * New Arcade Mode ending artworks! Interested in playing internal test version? Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/T2Pa3xXGv Cheers,
- Autumn Sale 3in1 Special Update! - 29 November 2021
- Advanced replay controls added to Dual Souls: The Last Bearer! Now you can create save states while watching replays, revert back to any saved moments and take control of any fighter to try out different scenarios! Buff-up your game to the next level! - Dual Blades EU 2003 (For Complete Edition Only) now can be launched and fully controlled at Dual Souls' main menu. Enjoy the classic with save states and different graphics filter options! - Online lobbies added to Slashers: The Power Battle! (For Complete Edition Only) Invite you friends and fight it out online!
- Update Notes for 4th Nov - 4 November 2021
- Menu keys now can also be configured under Options menu => Keyboard (In Menus) - Linux Pad Support improved. - Simplified chat support is now available when playing with full controller support. - Some characters' combo challenges are fixed. - Slashers: The Power Battle now have all characters unlocked on the initial run.
- Update Notes for Oct 29 "Halloween" - 29 October 2021
- Limited-time (Till 1st Nov) Special Color Bundle for Halloween available for 10K Medals! You can obtain it on the main menu! - Steam Cloud Save support extended and Slashers: The Power Battle also included. - Undoable Combo challenges were detected and fixed. Such as: Rungard #7, Andre #10. - Some more localization issues were addressed. - .. and small bug-fixes as usual :)
- Update Notes 27th Oct - 27 October 2021
- Combo challenges status reset problem fixed. - Added "Fullscreen" option to Slashers: The Power Battle.
- Update Notes for 24th Oct - 24 October 2021
- Built-in support for Xbox 360 Controllers. - Online desync issues addressed. - Fixed a problem that caused the game to lock when P2 used random select. - Several translation issues were addressed.
- Balance and Match-Making Improvements Update Notes (v3.195) - 21 September 2021
Hi Souls! Here is the full breakdown of all the changes for this update! Enjoyable Fights! - Fighter Levels and Points introduced replacing "Total Score". Now playing with each fighter earns XP points separately and is used to level up your fighter. - Now all playing users can be viewed in Online Lobby (was "Ranked Match" previously) unless their status is not "Invisible". - Online Lobby also shows in which game mode they are currently in (Training, Arcade, Combo Challenge, Tutorial, Journey..etc) - Players who are not in the lobby currently can be alerted by using the "Invite" option on them. The player will see a system message poping from the right side of the screen saying "X wants to fight!". - There are 2 auto-reply options for this invitation message: Check or Cross. Check = "Sure, I'll join you soon!", Cross = "Sorry, I can't right now.". - The server now sends similar system me…
- The BIG 3.193 Update is finally here! - 30 August 2021
The final major update just before the end of Early Access has arrived! # Revamped Journey mode with lots of new Perks! Now perks divided into categories (slots) => Active, Passive, Hidden, and Challenge. Boss fights occur every 10 levels. Journey mode HUD renewed with showing a lot of data like perk modifiers, stats, boss info. There are now bonus boss fights that appear occasionally. By taking these optional fights against bosses with a lot higher level differences, you can earn even more medals! # Game's interface completely renewed. # New Character: Mirei Path #2 (Assassin) - Health: 800 (The lowest in the game) - Dragon Rise (QCB,K). Works identical to Mirei #1's. Holding K delays the second attack. - Dagger Toss A/B (QCF,SL/BS). B version uses one Recovery point and is a Force Break. Alternatively, K can be held during A version. * B version throws a second dagger horizontally whi…
- Revamped Journey mode, balance changes and A NEW CHARACTER... - 22 May 2021
---------------------------------------------------------- Dual Souls 3.160 R1 Alpha ---------------------------------------------------------- - Available on Steam "alpha" branch. (No code required) # Revamped Journey mode with lots of new Perks! * Now perks divided into categories (slots) => Active, Passive, Hidden, and Challenge. * Boss fights occur every 10 levels. * Journey mode HUD renewed with showing a lot of data like perk modifiers, stats, boss info. * There are now bonus boss fights that appear occasionally. By taking these optional fights against bosses with a lot higher level differences, you can earn even more medals! # Game's menu graphics re-newed. # New Character: Mirei Path #2 (Assassin)
- Rollback netcode enabled 2D Fighter Dual Souls is here! - 14 November 2020
3.150 Update is up on Fighting Game Sale! Let's celebrate new rollback netcode, balance/gameplay changes with the developers!
- Rollback NetCode Update is available! - 12 November 2020
Dual Souls 3.150 Update is available. There are a bunch of new features available! Scroll down to the details below: - Rollback NetCode Implementation! - "Options => Gameplay Options => NetCode Type" option added. Possible values are: * Rollback (Choose) => Lets P1 choose the value at the beginning of every match. * Rollback (Fixed) => Lets P1 use the value in "Rollback Input Delay" * LockStep (Old) => This is the old method the game was using till now. If both players have this option selected, Rollback will not be used in the match. - Options => Gameplay Options => Use System Keyboard option added. Default is ON. - Color Edit sharing: Now editing a custom color will copy its code to clipboard. This code can be shared across applications thus can be pasted from. - LAN Game mode added under VERSUS menu. - Throw Escape threshold increased. - Limit Breaks are no longer unblockable. Howeve…
- Rollback Netcode Update is headed for Dual Souls! - 10 November 2020
The next big update is on the way for Dual Souls: The Last Bearer! This one will add all new smooth rollback netcode at the top this huge list of changes. Right here: - Rollback netcode with cross-platform play. Old delay-based (lockstep) code is still available for those who wish to stick with it. - Character balance changes and new moves! - New training options for studying complex situations. - Bug fixes. (Of course!) - Release date and DLC plans schedule. COMING VERY SOON!
- FIRST CONFLICT #1 - 18 April 2020
Saturday 18 April - CDT 14:00 - EST 15:00 - BR 19:00 - CET 23:00 Brackets: Double Elimination Games: 2 out of 3 Rounds Matches: 2 out of 3 Games Max Players: 64 How to join: Go to In-Game => ONLINE => TOURNAMENTS => PARTICIPATE => First Conflict #1 Rules & Info: https://discord.gg/v9Sr8Gr Stream: Steam (HERE!) Destiny Awaits!!!
- Huge Update v3.056 (Balance, Gameplay and new Features) and Halloween Discount! - 31 October 2019
Dual Blades receives a major update with several balance, gameplay, game-mode and fighter changes, adding a nice creamy top of 30% Halloween discount to the cake! Here is a summary of what is new: - Removal of the launcher and the mouse cursor: Now the game is fully playable with a controller! - All new online tournament mode as well as the ability to host tournaments! (Like opening a room) - "On-Meter Input Display" Now one can learn their fighters' moves while playing! - New reverse knockdown and counter hit animations implemented for each fighter. - New moves, balance changes and improvements for every fighter. - Spectating features improved. Now anyone can start spectating an on-going match. Here is the full changes list. And we have new artworks as well: Have a spooky Halloween! Stun Games
- Dual Blades (Formerly known as Slashers: The Power Battle) is back with a full-fledged update! - 15 August 2019
After a long silence, we have some exciting announcements to make! As Stun Games, we decided to give the spiritual ancestor's name back to this game. So from now on, it will be known as 'Dual Blades'. As of now, the game fully available with all 10 fighters and backgrounds along with main game modes. Enjoy and welcome our latest fighter joining the fray: The Guiding Spirit, Khazakian Shaman... Nagashapa! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30889870%2F546c593aa4ff0b2120f27dd199d984defdae7a6b.png Nagashapa is a small-sized super mobile shaman summoner which uses different spirits to aid her in combat. She has 3 spirits: Might, Crush and Little One. Please expect more updates on real release date and format(!) Yes, the game will be released in a different format, we'll mention about this very soon! Stay tuned!
- Slashers Update 2.190: New Features Showcase - 26 August 2018
https://youtu.be/NAG-qO4CVX8 And more matches: https://youtu.be/d0Nl35zxKNg
- Big Update headed for Slashers: The Power Battle (v2.200) - 15 August 2018
Hello everyone, Slashers will be back with a bunch of cool updates which will change the look and gameplay of the game drastically. Here is a list of what is about to come (The features in the screenshots presented are still subjects to change and doesn't reflect the final look): New Fighting Screen HUD and User Interface https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30889870%2Fda963cbd83107c65ce033527a9014162af9ee973.jpg https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30889870%2F60020c8775b808b66ca6b66f1bdcbee488c9ff7a.jpg https://youtu.be/CQZCrrZ2yNI 2 New Characters Mirei: The Justice Seeker https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30889870%2F738feb04701a685655b95976a578d5c551ca203c.png https://youtu.be/ypPMYAGQ26o Rungard: The Elemental Master https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30889870%2F17795%25E2%2580%25A6
- Slashers Update 2.118: Efe 'The Ottoman Slapper' is here! - 16 April 2018
Efe: The Ottoman Slapper joins the fray as the 6th playable character for Slashers! Efe is a dagger-wielding, energy-ball throwing Ottoman fighter with damaging focused attacks. Thanks to his rigorous training (slapping marble blocks), his slap attacks send opponents flying across the arena. The newest warrior added to Slashers excels at switching low and high moves rapidly which keeps opponents unbalanced and gives him the opportunity to deal devastating combos. Since launching onto Early Access Slashers: The Power Battle has received a host of improvements, including the new "Tournament" mode, where players can participate and win rewards, but be warned, if you don't show up during your bracket match, then your opponent may win automatically! The game has also been updated with several balance changes and graphical improvements and the gamepad support has been improved. We have so man…
- Slashers Update 2.060: Shin 'The Dark Executor' arrives! - 3 January 2018
We proudly announce our new character Shin as the 5th playable character for Slashers: The Power Battle! Shin is a blood-thirsty killer wielding a large double-edged blade. He excels at long reaching multi-slashing special moves and long-range normals (thanks to his blade). Some of his moves almost cover the full-screen, so when you picked Shin, your opponents will always stay on their toes. Shin is also able to summon ravens to his aid. He can extend his combos with the ravens' attacks or heal himself with the blood they extracted from them. Shin himself also can turn into a raven and pass through the opponent's projectiles or their body. If you pick Shin, you will hear this a lot: "Let the bloodshed begin!" The game is also updated with several balance changes and graphical improvements. New options added to training mode, such as Fatal Counters, Chaos Points, Starting Position and Bl…
