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Quickmatch & First Person

I Buried Steve Demo · published 30 Aug 2026, 14:27 UTC

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Hey all,

Small demo update today! I have added a quickmatch system and new first person visuals, alongside a new shotgun powerup.

New Features & Systems

Quickmatch Button: Added matchmaking functionality. This button puts players directly into managed lobbies that do not require host control. These servers are marked with "Official Rules" in the lobby browser.
Quickfire System: Added a brand-new quickfire system. You can now throw the Bomb Boomerang, Shield, and Snowball instantly without needing to aim.
Text Emotes: Added quick communication. Press T to send small text messages to other players.

Weapons & Combat

Double Barrel Shotgun: Added a new weapon featuring high knockback and high damage at low range.
First-Person Guns: Shifted perspective. All guns are now entirely in first person.
Melee Lunge: Improved combat connection. Melee weapons now feature a small forward lunge to improve hit registration.

Visuals & Immersion

First-Person Arms: Added visible character arms while you are in the drafting screen.

Audio & Music

New Music: Added 5 brand-new soundtracks by Sam Hall
Credits Speaker: Added a new speaker object where players can check who made each music track.

Bug Fixes

Stability: Fixed numerous bugs across the game.

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