Hey everyone! Several people have noted that the scaling feels off once you unlock the world promotion. This is because the heat upgrades were too cheap vs how much "benefit" they provide which ends up outpacing earnings completely. The goal of heat was to mainly buy the upgrades when you're feeling like you're getting bombarded with events rather than preemtively taking it and ending up feelin…
Hey everyone! Another update: - Fixed the bug where if you skip the promotion it would cause the upgrade to not be applied correctly. This should be fully fixed as soon as you restart the game. - Frequency now properly takes audio settings into account. - Post-it option now actually applies to post-its so they show up or not. - Ignace
Hey everyone! As expected there were some bugs and issues. Here is some of the stuff that is already fixed, please keep reporting anything you encounter! - Fixing heat scaling values slightly so you don't outpace your earnings - Fixed the frequency event sounds not using the sound settings - Fixed a bug in milestones not completing their upgrades correctly - In rare cases people are unable to u…
Hey Everyone! The demo has received its final update (at least for now?), and the full release build is now ready for launch. This update includes the complete soundtrack, a large number of bug fixes, several UI improvements, and final balancing adjustments to upgrade values. At this point, I’m incredibly excited to finally let everyone play the finished game. Development will not stop at launc…
Hey everyone! Paul (the composer) and I have been working very hard on getting all the new soundtracks into the game. While he's working on more tracks, I've taken the liberty of using what he made so far and create a brand new trailer! Check it out! We've also cooked up an incredible feature for The Syndicate, which is that music will actually escalate alongside gameplay, by dynamically adding…
Hey everyone! I know it’s been a while, but I have good news: The Syndicate is entering the final stages of development , and the demo has received a major new update. While the overall structure remains the same, a lot has changed behind the scenes. The economy has been rebalanced to make progression feel faster, more satisfying, and much closer to the intended full-release experience. I've al…
Hi everyone! We're in the last 2 months to release and I'm participating in the steam next fest! So far it's performing great, anyone who's seen it in the past will see major improvements since they last played it. Go and check it out, every view, every wishlist helps a ton! Some of the major changes: · Voice acting! · More things to do! (Special operations, lockdown + advanced lockdown, Upri…
Hey everyone! Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted The Syndicate, tried the demo, and shared feedback. It has been incredibly useful while I continue shaping both the demo and the full release. This build expands the demo quite a bit. As the game gets closer to full release, I wanted to re-evaluate what the demo should show. The goal is to give players a better sense of how The Syndicate es…
Hi everyone, This update is a big one. The Syndicate: Classified Operations now includes voice acting . This has been one of the most important atmosphere improvements for the game so far. Since The Syndicate is built around the feeling of operating from a Cold War intelligence board, voice acting helps give the Director and the overall presentation much more presence. This patch is also part o…
Hi everyone, A new demo update is live for The Syndicate: Classified Operations . Assets are now visible directly on the board. They move around cities, support your operations, and cities that are upgrading will now gain additional assets as well. This should make automation feel more physical and easier to understand. Couriers have also been updated. When you click a courier to completion, it…
Hey everyone! VGTimes has featured an exclusive new trailer for The Syndicate: Classified Operations . The trailer includes unreleased footage from the full game, showing a broader look at the intelligence network, escalation, and some of the higher-stakes systems planned beyond the current demo. You can read the VGTimes feature here: Thank you to VGTimes for covering the game and sharing the e…
Hey everyone! This update took a little longer than usual, but it turned into a pretty big demo overhaul. Decryption has been removed from the demo. After a lot of iteration and feedback, I felt it was interrupting the main flow too much, so I’ve replaced it with new systems that fit the core gameplay better. New in this update: Lockdowns and Riots. Recovery has also been removed and replaced w…
Patch Update: City UI, Heat, and Demo Changes A new patch is currently in development, but it is taking a little longer than expected. The main reason is that this update has grown into a larger overhaul of how cities, missions, and earnings are presented and managed. I’ve been reworking the city UI to make income, upgrades, and daily earnings much clearer, so players can better understand what…
Another day another update? YES! The demo flow has been improved further to make progression clearer and easier to follow. · Added additional Director dialog for better guidance · These dialogs were added for the Courier / Decryption / Special operation · Improved overall clarity during gameplay · Adjusted several values within the milestones to the curve is a bit smoother. Rewards have also be…
Major Demo Update The demo has been reworked to better highlight escalation and improve overall flow. Intro Thank you to everyone who’s been playing the demo, the feedback has been incredibly helpful. This update is a direct result of that, and it’s a big one. Core changes The demo flow has been redesigned to better emphasize progression and escalation. Instead of starting at the full world map…
Improvements · Directive flow has been improved for better clarity and progression · Courier visuals updated · City VFX refined and improved · New Era flow cleaned up with visual improvements · General balance adjustments to improve pacing Audio · Sound system overhaul to prevent audio from cutting out Fixes · Fixed cities not loading correctly in some cases · Fixed talents not always working a…
The new Directives system is now live. It clearly shows what unlocks next, and how to get there—making progression easier to follow. Changes: · Added Directives system (track upcoming unlocks and requirements) · Fixed sound playing while muted · Fixed issue where New Era could break missions · Fixed visual issue in the Operator Manual UI (Left text field was slighly bigger, now it's all the sam…
The demo for The Syndicate is officially live. You can jump in right now and start building your network, unlocking cities, and expanding your operations. This demo represents the core gameplay experience and is fully playable from start to finish. The demo is already fully localized across all supported languages, so you can experience it in the language you prefer from day one. This is just t…
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