KeyFortress news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.
- Latest observed playersNot available
- SteamPulse tracked peak3
- Units sold (VGI)No data available
- Revenue (VGI)No data available
- Review score87% positive
- Total reviews15
- Release dateJune 2026
- DeveloperDaisen
- PublisherDaisen
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Company pages: Developer: DaisenPublisher: Daisen
KeyFortress Steam news
KeyFortress news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.
Latest Steam announcements
- v1.2.3-5:Training Overhaul + Cursor Option + Excel Import + Save Fix - 8 July 2026
**Training System Overhaul** • Training words now appear in a fixed sequential order instead of random — e.g. FJ stage shows fj → jf → ff → jj → fjf → jfj → ... to build muscle memory progressively • Each stage has a curated word bank using only keys learned so far — no untrained letters appear • Word count grows progressively: Stage 0 has 12 words, later stages have 30–60+ words • Completion target scales from 10 words (Stage 0) to 58 words (final stage), no longer fixed at 10 • Real English words are used from Stage 3 onward (sad, lad, fall, etc.); early stages use finger drills **System Cursor Option** • New toggle in Settings → Graphics: switch between the custom cyberpunk cursor and the system default mouse pointer **Custom Wordbook Excel Import** • Download a .xlsx template with 11-language column headers, fill in your words, and upload • Supports 2-column (word + translation) and…
- v1.2.3-4 登天梯模式 / Ascension Mode - 28 June 2026
# 🆕 New Mode: Ascension — Pure Typing Challenge Ascension is a brand-new difficulty mode designed for players chasing typing speed limits. The upgrade selection screen is completely removed — just focus on typing, and the system will automatically enhance you on every level-up. ## How to Unlock Ascension is available only when you select the **Random English Word Book** or **Random Pinyin Word Book**. After choosing a word book, enter the difficulty selection screen and you will see the third option: "Ascension: Speed Challenge". ## Choose Your Evolution Path Once you enter Ascension, choose one of three evolution paths (locked for the entire run): - **Immortal** — Each level-up, max HP ×1.1 and heal for the same amount (6.7× at level 20) - **Reaper** — Each level-up, base damage ×1.08 (2.7× at level 20) - **Endless Cycle** — Each level-up, HP regen ×1.10 (8.2/sec at level 20) All thre…
- ASCENSION MODE - 27 June 2026
🆕 New Mode: ASCENSION — Pure Typing Challenge A new difficulty mode for players who want to push their typing speed to the limit. No upgrade screens, no interruptions — just type. How to start: Select a Random Mix word book, then choose "ASCENSION" in the difficulty selection screen. Choose one of three evolution paths (once chosen, permanent for the run): • IMMORTAL — Max HP ×1.1 per level (6.7× at Lv.20) • REAPER — Base damage ×1.08 per level (2.7× at Lv.20) • PERPETUAL — HP regen ×1.10 per level (8.2/s at Lv.20) All paths use exponential growth — steady early, explosive late. 🏆 Ascension Leaderboard: Separate ranking with Global and Local tabs. Your scores auto-sync to Steam. Challenge players worldwide!
- v1.2.3-2 Bug Fixes - 27 June 2026
## Bug Fixes - Fixed Rampage timer not pausing during upgrade selection screen — Rampage would expire while choosing an upgrade - Fixed weapon selection not persisting across restarts — cannon always reset to Standard Laser - Fixed target priority resetting to Nearest on restart - Fixed recorded difficulty preference not being restored on startup - Fixed TTS speech still playing when master volume is set to 0 (word pronunciation, combo announcer, weapon equip voice)
- v1.2.3 Update - 26 June 2026
## New Features ### Quick Restart Hotkey Game Over and Training Victory screens now support pressing **R** to instantly restart. A `` hint appears on the button when hovering. Won't trigger while typing in the nickname field. ## Bug Fixes - Fixed Research Center showing blank and not deducting fragments when all equipment is collected - Fixed "Railgun Module License" and "Chain Lightning Module License" in tech tree being unpurchasable due to ID mismatch - Fixed custom word book player scores appearing in the global leaderboard
- v1.2.2-7 Update - 25 June 2026
⚙ New: Custom Effects Quality You can now freely adjust effects details instead of being locked to Low/Medium/High presets. **How to use:** 1. Main Menu → Settings → Effects Quality 2. Click **CUSTOM**, or drag any slider (dragging auto-switches to Custom) 3. Adjust **Glow Intensity** — controls glow/shadow on all elements (enemies, bullets, ultimates, etc.) 4. Adjust **Particle Density** — controls explosion and kill particle counts 5. Click Low/Medium/High to instantly reset to preset values Settings are auto-saved. 🛠 Fixes • Fixed sandbox mode word book selection issue • Fixed programming word book translation errors • Fixed occasional crash when selecting upgrades • Fixed multiple level-ups requiring repeated panel open/close • Fixed HP bar display on lowercase letters • Fixed letters not turning red at low HP
- v1.2.2-6 Update - 24 June 2026
⚙ New: Sandbox Custom Mode A brand new game mode that lets you freely customize game parameters. Create your own difficulty — from relaxed typing practice to extreme nightmare challenge. **How to use:** 1. Main Menu → Select Word Book 2. Toggle the **SANDBOX** switch (top-right corner) 3. All word books will show an amber glow — click any one to open the settings panel 4. Adjust 9 parameters with sliders, or pick a preset (Easy / Normal / Hard / Nightmare) 5. Choose an upgrade mode: Standard, Hardcore, or Fully Auto 6. Hit Start and dive in! **Adjustable parameters:** Spawn Rate, Enemy HP/Damage/Speed, Word Timer (seconds), Kills Per Wave, Starting HP, Elite Chance, Score Multiplier • Sandbox games do NOT affect global leaderboards or Steam stats • Your settings are auto-saved for next time 🛠 Fixes • Fixed tutorial stage save/load issue — all tutorial stages now unlocked, completed sta…
- v1.2.2-5 Update - 24 June 2026
🔧 Fixes & Optimizations • Fixed pinyin error in wordbook (有嘴没舌: mo→mei) • Translation splitting now carries POS prefix (e.g. n. brick) • New "Show POS Tags" toggle in settings • Fixed first-time setup panel not syncing with menu settings • Added translation display mode, virtual keyboard, gesture hint to initial setup • Tactical voice alerts now off by default (volume 0) • Increased word pronunciation volume at low master volume • Effects Quality setting now controls ALL renderers' shadowBlur (was only background + particles) • LOW quality disables all shadowBlur — significant FPS improvement on low-end devices • Recommend setting Effects Quality to LOW if experiencing frame drops
Patch notes and updates
| S.no | Release date | Patch name | GID number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 July 2026 | v1.2.3-5:Training Overhaul + Cursor Option + Excel Import + Save Fix | 1836506165580681 |
| 2 | 28 June 2026 | v1.2.3-4 登天梯模式 / Ascension Mode | 1836506165558452 |
| 3 | 27 June 2026 | ASCENSION MODE | 1836506165557125 |
| 4 | 27 June 2026 | v1.2.3-2 Bug Fixes | 1836506165556593 |
| 5 | 26 June 2026 | v1.2.3 Update | 1836506165553480 |
| 6 | 25 June 2026 | v1.2.2-7 Update | 1836506165549059 |
| 7 | 24 June 2026 | v1.2.2-6 Update | 1836506165545568 |
| 8 | 24 June 2026 | v1.2.2-5 Update | 1836506165544711 |
Interactive charts, reviews, news, prices, and comparison tools load in the full SteamPulse app.
