- Fifth Anniversary - 28 February 2024
Five years ago I have released Pogostuck out into the world. Thank you to the over 300 000 people who have played the game since, including those who have tried it and decided it's not for them (although I suggest sticking with it for 30-60min at least, as quite a few people who went on to enjoy the game greatly didn't like it much initially)! Thank you to the gamers who have played Pogostuck for 1000+ hours, perfected the movement and destroyed all the game's challenges and records in leaderboards! And thank you to content creators and everyone who has watched the game on YouTube, Twitch or other streaming sites! To celebrate this milestone I've added 3 new wardrobe items: A birthday cake hat (with a secret special mechanic, maybe!). A new pause effect - for Pogo Masters only. An offbeat accessory - for Pogo Legends only. To unlock the birthday cake hat boot up the game and play one of…
- Map 3: Upside-Down - 29 October 2022
An Upside-Down mode for Map 3 comes out today! Because why not. This new mode is nothing for the faint of heart as you can imagine. It's definitely up there with Map 2 and Map 2 Upside-Down in terms of challenge. It features a few unique jumps and obstacles and should keep you busy for a while. Similarly to Map 2 UD you can access the Map 3 equivalent by hopping into the portal above the mode blocks: The only requirement to access the mode and for this portal to appear is that you've beaten Map 3 in any mode at least once (so you know the ending of the stage already and generally what the map is normally like). Many changes in code were necessary for this mode but surprisingly, only a handful of modifications to Map 3 itself. If you manage to beat this new mode without any co-op help (rubber bands or "helper friends") you will gain access to a new option in the wardrobe menu, the option…
- New Bonus Map: Drakula's Castle - 25 October 2022
On your way up the mountain a caveman asks you for help. Their friend has gone missing. Being the good soul that you are you do not hesitate a second and pledge your assistance. Looking around the foothills of Pogo Mountain you stumble upon an eerie place in the woods, seemingly surrounded by fog and permanent darkness. As you stand before a wall of fog a cold shiver runs down your back. However, you gather courage and step through. Enter... Drakula's Castle It's up to you to find the missing person! Explore and climb a new smallish map in this halloween themed update (a permanent addition to the game). Unlock a few new cosmetics and achievements, compete for best times or just casually hop around this medium difficulty map. Whatever you prefer. Please note that this is NOT a "Map 4", neither in scope nor lore-wise. Instead, you will find it listed as a "Bonus Map" in the main menu. Bea…
- Map 3: The Root Of All Evil - Out now! - 16 January 2022
Destiny calls: Somewhere far out into the ocean, there is an island. A mysterious place that can only be reached... from space! After getting over the mountain in Map 1 and falling into the cauldron you find yourself high up in the sky, Before you know it you crash on an island. What will you find at its peak? Explore a map full of branching paths, shortcuts, optional areas and new obstacles and mechanics. Collect various new unlockable items to customize your character even further or make use of the new Pause Effects which expand upon co-op gameplay. This co-op is opt-in and can easily be toggled in the Multiplayer Menu, which is the new name for the Friends Menu. (Note: Map 3 co-op will not be available on launch day. Also, additional co-op Pause Effects might be added at a later point.) The update includes 33 new achievements of varying difficulty, indicated by the green background.…
- Notice regarding Achievements - 1 January 2022
I've just added the 33 new achievements that will launch with the Map 3 content update, launching January 15th. Additional achievements will come at a later point when extra Map 3 game modes get patched in. I want to make sure all of those achievements work fine and can be unlocked at launch. Therefore it was necessary to add them to the Pogostuck Steam backend. As a result, sadly all players lose the 100% achievement completion rate for Pogostuck and will not be able to regain it for the next 14 days. Sorry, and thank you for understanding. Superku
- Map 3 Trailer - The Root Of All Evil - 23 December 2021
The trailer for the upcoming free Map 3 content update is ready. Watch it here: Pogostuck: The Root Of All Evil launches January 15th, 2022, 9pm CET. For more info about the map and what else comes with the update check my previous news posts or wait for the release day write-up. Thank you, and see you at the top!
- Update Notice - v4 Patch 30f - 28 November 2021
I've just pushed a new update live for Pogostuck. It does not include new content but has been in the works for ages still. It uses a new system to establish P2P connections from lobbies. Dead lobbies where you cannot establish connections to most if not all other players (indicated by an X in the live ranking) should be a thing of the past now. Now that the lobby owner does not dictate the player list anymore it was necessary to rewrite the rubber band syncing code. Should you experience issues with this or stumble upon another major bug please let me know! Please note that the new version is incompatible with the old version, so players on different versions might not see each other and rubber bands may break or not function at all. When trying to play with friends please make sure you are all running the new version (you can check the version in the Misc Options menu). Apart from thi…
- Map 3 Update - Pause Effects - 14 October 2021
Work on Map 3 is slowly but surely coming to an end. Recently I have implemented a new type of customization, that is Pause Effects. You most likely noticed the addition to the Wardrobe menu early 2021 already. So far it only featured the ice freeze effect you unlock when you beat the Map 1 ice mode. In the future you will find 8 new pause effects: VIDEO Use them to customize your pogo character even further or to interact with other players. Point them in the right direction, rate their moves or show them your affection: The Friends menu has been renamed to the Multiplayer menu and now lists an option to opt into pause effect related co-op functionality. Go ham with your friends and shortcut everything by jumping on helper blocks, grapes and even mushrooms (all indicated by eyes on said objects) or help out a stranger in need: Note that using this feature will give time penalties as we…
- Map 3 Development Blog Post - 29 August 2021
Work on Map 3 continues. I still don't know just yet when it will be done and released. However, I wanted to share some insight into the development of the map. As you might already know the main feature of Map 3 is branching paths and segments, multiple routes to take. One of them is a short strawberry themed precision jump area, reminiscent of the notorious Map 1 pineapples. This is what we will look at today. Note: The screenshots do not show the final visuals of that area. In particular have I used a sprite/ texture from the internet for the grass and the tree leaves which I yet have to replace with my own. The idea sort of came from a pineapple wall obstacle I sketched back in 2019 for a then theoretical Map 2. It was thought to be across and opposing the crocodile and dragon jumps that made it into the map later on. Have a look at that part of my larger Map 2 sketch file from back…
- Announcement - 22 June 2021
Yes. A new map has been in development for quite some time now. The name of the map as well as the title of the update will be revealed at a later point, for now this teaser image shall suffice: The map is very much in development still. I've started designing it in July 2020 already, as a thing on the side while working on new games (and my own new engine). January 4th I called the block based level editor sketch done as I was happy with it. Ever since I've been working on turning that prototype into an actual polished map, either full time or working on other games every now and then. The main reason for map 3 being more work than map 1 and map 2 combined is not an absurd length - it is in fact a bit shorter than map 2 - but its core design principle: Multiple routes, long and short. When you climb the island that is map 3 you choose your own path (at least most of the time). Every se…
- Happy Second Anniversary, Patch 22 - 28 February 2021
Two years ago Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends released on Steam, so today marks the day of its second anniversary! My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has played the game! ːwinter2019happybulbː To celebrate both map 1 and map 2 now feature some more or less subtle birthday decoration for one week. Let's have a look at what else has changed in the most recent and the previous two patches: The Sleepy Hat had been temporarily replaced with a red Santa Hat over the festive season. As some people enjoyed differently colored hats I've implemented an item color system, allowing players to choose their own hat colors. This only works for the Sleepy Hat for now but might be expanded to other items in the future. Additionally, you can now set the background color in the video options menu if you prefer to play with background rendering switched off: The replay interface (which can be found by s…
- Patch 16 - Map 2 Upside-Down Mode, Wardrobe Setups - 12 September 2020
Patch 16 just went live. It includes a new game mode for Map 2, the Upside-Down mode: That ominous portal only appears once you've completed map 2 at least once. Hop into it and your world will turn upside down, meanwhile teleporting you to the end of the level. If you manage to climb back to the bed at the start of map 2 you will be awarded a new option in the wardrobe menu, the ability to turn your head upside down: Be warned though, this mode is extremely difficult and suited for experts only! Additionally, the update adds Save and Load Setup options to the wardrobe menu, allowing you to store 5 of your favorite character customization setups. As always, have fun and good luck!
- Patch 14 - New Ice Mode, Tech Improvements - 16 August 2020
Patch 14 just went live. It includes a new game mode for Map 1, the Ice mode: In that one, as you might have guessed already, 99% of all surfaces are slippery. A true challenge for everyone who has beaten Map 1 previously! You can however play the Map 1 extra modes now as well even if you've never reached the finish line (they appear once you reach experience level 10, or if you type POGO in the main menu). Activating the ice mode switches the level's theme to a snowy landscape until you reload the level. This means you can play regular modes (i.e. without surfaces being slippery) in that winter landscape if you so desire. Beating the ice mode unlocks a special ability to show off, you freeze when you press pause. This does not count as an unlockable item and it does not contribute to Pogo Mastery. The update includes some other tech improvements: For as long as the game existed there h…
- Map 2: The Monolith Of Perseverance - Extra modes now live! - 10 July 2020
A new version v4 - Patch 6 just went live. It includes three new extra modes outlined in the previous post. The first of them is the Double Jump (+1) mode. In that mode you receive a charge after every valid pogo stick wall contact. Fire it mid-air by pressing the Action button. In the 720° Boost mode you can perform a super powered boost jump after doing a 720° turn (645° effectively). This mode and the jumps can be tricky to pull off but when you get it right you can do continuous 720° jumps and fly through sections of the map (for example make it from coconuts to the caterpillar in only 3 jumps). The Puzzle (?) mode allows for even stronger and bigger jumps. In that mode you have full jump power on each wall contact, no 360° flip necessary. The character does not pogo automatically, instead you stick to surfaces and can take your time aiming the next jump. All modes are available rig…
- Map 2: The Monolith Of Perseverance - Out now! - 26 June 2020
Major update v4 just went live. The main feature is a completely new map called Map 2: The Monolith Of Perseverance. You wake up in a comfy bed, surrounded by considerate sunflowers and the calming sound of nature's serenity. A sudden urge to pogo overcomes you, and the only way to go is up. Climb your way up a mysterious 1000 meters deep chasm, overcome unprecedented obstacles and dangers and show the Monolith who's boss! I encourage you and anyone to try and get as far up the 1000m climb as you can, on your own or with friends or strangers in the rubber band co-op mode. Be warned though, this level is harder and longer than map 1 and will pose a formidable challenge to everyone, including the very best. It's the definitive master challenge of playing pogo. If the difficulty is too much or you just want some variety you can try your luck at one of the extra modes instead. In those you…
- Map 2 Trailer - 2 June 2020
Map 2: The Monolith Of Perseverance releases on June 26th, 2020. It's both a sequel and prequel to map 1, it's longer, harder, the master challenge if you will, following a mostly vertical approach. This free 4th content update will mark the conclusion to Pogostuck. It will include various technical improvements, 10 new unlockable items/ cosmetics as well as multiple ways to play map 2. Extra modes such as "double jump" or "720° boosts" - which are easier than playing it normally this time - will unlock 14 days later, on July 10th. Map 2 will be available to everyone, beating map 1 is not a requirement. See you at the top!
- 1 new message - 5 May 2020
1 new message from Unknown Number: "Made new friends at 28%! :) I wonder what's at the top? I'm sending you a video, sit tight, got bad signal up here..."
- ? - 28 April 2020
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- Major update v3 released. - 17 February 2020
A major update just went live. The main feature is a new game mode titled Skate With Your Friends. A short gameplay trailer (the same as on the Steam store page): ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFW8dBfVTEM Skate for fun or chain all kinds of tricks into crazy minute-long combos and compete in leaderboards or live rankings. There's Flip and Grab tricks, Grinds, Manuals, Wallrides, Wallplants and Spine Transfers. There's three new unlockables, Bunny Ears, a Sleepyhead night cap and Wings (+ robe). Make 50k, 150k and 500k point combos to unlock them. (Pressing and holding down the Special button is the key to making long combos, as well as doing grab tricks in pipes to ramp up the base score.) The update includes some other smaller changes, such as the usual bug fixes as well as a redesigned mode selection for the Adventure mode for people who have beaten the game at least once. You now se…
- v2 - Patch 12: Major bug fix addressing random crashes - 29 January 2020
I have found and fixed a rather severe memory leak in my sound engine where some memory was not being freed after it had been streamed in. Apart from some files such as the ambient loops in Loot With Your Friends this mainly affected music tracks. The game then would crash for anyone with in-game music on just playing long enough (depending on how often music played) and the game window would just either close silently/ immediately or a DirectX error message would appear. This bug has been in the game ever since and probably caused hundreds and thousands of crashes for all kinds of players. Sorry for not finding it sooner! It has been fixed in the recent version v2 - Patch 12. The patch includes some other minor changes, mostly in preparation for the next update called Skate With Your Friends, coming very soon:
