In-game event4 Sep 2026Update Version 1.0.5 Out Now and Steam Deck Verified!Hey Trainers, We've Just Updated Version 1.0.5 and got Steam Deck Verified! Montabi will be part of the Akupara Publisher Sale to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Akupara Games. To celebrate the occasion, we’re also releasing a pretty large quality of life update to Montabi. After testing the 1.0.5-beta update in the beta branch, we’re bringing some changes to the live game. Thank you so much…
Hey Trainers! We've Just Updated Version 1.0.5-beta on the public_testing Branch This is a fairly large Quality of Life update , with many changes based on the feedback we've received since the 1.0.4 update. Instead of pushing these changes directly to the live version, we're releasing them first on the public_testing branch. We'd really appreciate your help testing and validating these changes…
Hey Trainers, Next month we are kicking off our 10 year anniversary and we are celebrating with our first annual Akupara Direct, hosted by Alpha Beta Gamer ! Montabi is joining the Akupara Direct where we will be streaming and talking about multiple games! I’m sure there will be some Montabi shenanigans going on throughout the Direct. If you’d like to come hang and celebrate our launch, please…
Hey Trainers! We’ve just updated version 1.0.4! Previously, we tested 1.0.3-beta in the public_testing branch alongside the 1.0.3 update, which includes several balance changes based on community feedback. Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback! After testing these changes, we’ve decided to bring the 1.0.3-beta changes into the main game as part of today’s 1.0.4 update. Bug Fixes · Fix…
Hey Tamers, New merch alert! A new Montabi T-shirt! We partnered up with The Yetee to design and create the first ever Montabi T-shirt! Featuring Hydro, Wishy, and Tonkey! You can now take your team with you. -riv otter
Hey Trainers! These are our adjustments that are quite big: Infinite Combo Improvements and Shared Ascension Progression After releasing two hotfix patches, we're ready to roll out changes addressing some of the biggest concerns raised by our more experienced players. We first tested these changes in the public_testing branch and received positive feedback from the community, so we've decided t…
We’ve just fixed a softlock bug First of all, we'd like to apologize for the frustrating bugs some players encountered. We recently shared a recap in our Montabi Dev Update , and we've been working hard to identify and fix the most critical issues as quickly as possible. Here's what we've addressed in this update: Bug Fixes · Fixed a softlock that could occur when defeating the Final Boss with…
Hey Trainers, Here are development updates 5 days after launch First of all, we want to say thank you to all of our players, community members, and everyone who has supported us since launch. Whether you purchased the game, watched streamers play it, added it to your wishlist, shared it with friends, or simply helped spread the word, thank you. Your support means a lot to us. We recently releas…
Hey Trainers! We’ve just released a hotfix update for Montabi! It's the first day after launch, and we've noticed a few players encountering a softlock bug. We've released a hotfix to address the issue and improve the overall experience. Thank you for your reports and support! Bug Fixes · Fixed a softlock that could occur when using the Bomb Charm and defeating an enemy with knockback or moveme…
Hey Trainers, The wait is over! Montabi is available now! Montabi is launching today for $19.99 USD. To celebrate the launch, we're offering a 10% launch discount for the first 14 days , so now is the perfect time to jump into the world of Montabi. What is Montabi? Montabi is a monster-taming roguelike deckbuilder where you battle with multiple units on a tactical 3x3 grid. You play as a Traine…
Hi Trainers, Since day one, Montabi has been built not only by the development team, but also by our community. Long before the game's official announcement, we were already conducting playtests and gathering feedback from players. Many of you reading this may have been part of that journey. Through countless updates, playtests, and improvements, Montabi has continued to grow thanks to the supp…
Hi Trainers, This is it, only 5 days until launch! Before anything else, we just want to say thank you to everyone who has tried our demo, wishlisted the game, shared feedback, or simply followed our development journey through these devlogs. Your support has meant the world to our small team. As we get ready for launch, here are a few things we'd love to share with you. Montabi Launches on Aug…
Hi Trainers, We're excited to share that the Montabi Original Soundtrack is now available! Ahead of the game's launch on August 6 , we're releasing the soundtrack early so you can start enjoying the music of Montabi today. Featuring 22 original tracks , including the fan-favorite "Montarap" from our Release Date Trailer, the soundtrack captures the energy, adventure, and battles of Montabi. Whe…
Hey Tamers, Alongside PC, Montabi is coming to XBOX and Nintendo Switch on August 6th! Yes, it's one month away. Get ready to tame, build your team decks, and dive into strategic battles on your consoles! Check out the brand new trailer, featuring the Montabi starters and some of their evolutions:
Hi Trainers, June was a huge month! We announced that Montabi will be releasing on August 6 and updated the demo for Steam Next Fest. Hope you enjoy all the announcements and updates. And the Montarap , in case you haven’t watched it yet. Yes, it’s just a month away from the full release… we’re so close!! (screaming internally) Thank you to everyone who played the latest Montabi demo. Also welc…
Hey Trainers! We’re holding Montabi final playtest from July 3rd to July 7th! This will most likely be our final community playtest before the release, which is now only about a month away. August 6th is starting to feel a little bit too real now! Not gonna lie, we're quite nervous. This is the last big step before launch and we know there's still room to improve. With your feedback and support…
Hey Trainers! We’ve just released hotfix update for the Montabi Demo! Demo Hotfix Updates: · Fixed bug where players are unable to advance Tutorial in Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean · Fixed bug where players gets stuck in the Items Tutorial · Fixed BGM not playing after a run ends · Improved UX when hand and supplies are empty · Added localized Montabi logo in Jap…
Happy Thursday, everyone! I've been spending Steam Next Fest the way a lot of you have been: throwing back Coke Zero, watching video essays on Youtube, and trying desperately to cobble together an infinite combo that keeps me from losing to the boss at the end of the level. If you’ve been hanging around the roguelike deckbuilder community lately, you’ve probably noticed a recurring, low-level a…
Hey Trainers, Montabi new demo update is live for Steam Next Fest! We've been improving the game and adding new content based on feedback from our previous demo and playtests. Whether you're returning for another run or jumping in for the first time, we hope you'll enjoy everything that's new. What’s New We've added a lot of new content and improvements since the last demo: · New area: Subway S…
Hey Trainers, Montabi is coming to Steam Next Fest with a new demo update! Get ready to tame and battle your cards on grid… with a new area, room, Montabi, and more. We'll share all the details when Steam Next Fest begins on June 15. This is our most polished demo yet, so mark your calendars!
Hey Tamers, Montabi is releasing August 6th! If you were watching the Southeast Asian Game Showcase for Summer Game Fest then, you may have seen our new trailer featuring the release date of August 6th! Only two months away. I’ll give you a little secret: We are also participating in Steam Next Fest next week where we’ll be updating the demo. Be sure to mark your calendars. Check out the Montab…
Hi Trainers, The May community playtest is now closed! Thank you to everyone who spent time with Montabi throughout the playtest. This has been really crucial as we prepare for a lot of exciting stuffs in the near future. We truly appreciate all the feedback and we’ll continue addressing them as best as we can! June is packed with exciting events and announcements! For Montabi, there are two ma…
Hey trainers, Montabi is participating in Southeast Asian Game Showcase for Summer Game Fest on June 6th at 8am PDT! Now, you might be thinking: Riv, isn’t Summer Games Fest where games tend to make big announcements? Why, yes, yes they do and Montabi is no exception! . Join us co-streaming the event on Twitch to see all the different games from a wide range of developers– and then, join us for…
Hey Trainers, Montabi is joining the Steam Deckbuilders Fest! You might notice that our store page looks quite different. We just changed our capsule art and updated new assets and GIFs! After using the same capsule for a year, we decided to change it for a couple of reasons: · Genre clarity: We loved showing a lot of monsters before, but deckbuilding and tactical grid are huge parts of the gam…
Hi Trainers, Thank you for joining our April community playtest! We’re always thankful for every run, feedback, and reports from you guys. One of you even shared your diary of runs and managed to beat Ascension 10. That’s amazing!! We’re definitely going through everything and always trying to make Montabi even more fun. Also it’s May! There will be Deckbuilders Fest in May 4th. We’re so excite…
Hey Trainers Montabi is participating in the Second Wind Showcase with the next Montapedia deep dive!! I’ll be hosting a watch party in the Montabi Discord to watch the showcase together, which will include a ton of games from a wide range of genres and developers! The stream starts on April 23rd 9am PST! -riv otter
Hey Tamers! We have some exciting news: another round of playtesting starts this Wednesday, April 15th, and runs till the following Wednesday, April 22nd. We are looking for balance feedback as well as testing out a new feature: the sticker shop! Here is the tester intake form if you have not already signed up. You'll need to sign an NDA, so make sure you fill out this form with enough time! If…
Hey Trainers, Our Marketing Lead Buddy, will be streaming Montabi on Friday at 10pm PST! What strategies will he figure out? Will he defeat the X-Gang before their tyranny takes over? -riv otter
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