Chop Chains at Steam Next Fest!

We’re excited to release a special build of Chop Chains for Steam Next Fest!

This version introduces a brand-new game mode and several improvements across the board 🚀

NEW 🆕

Trials Mode 🪵
Take on a series of time-based challenges and beat the mascot’s time to prove you’re the ultimate lumberjack 🪓🔥

• New Credits view

• New Void Skill that lets you reset and start with 100 or 200 normal woods

• Added consent confirmation for crash data & progression tracking

• Smoother transitions between game states (menu, gameplay, etc.)

• Added a Press Kit button in the main menu

• Game version now displayed in the corner

IMPROVEMENTS & CHANGES 🔧

• Axe Chains colors now match your equipped axe

• Particle system now renders on the same layer as trees (FX can appear behind trees properly)

• Fixed incorrect Spanish translations

• Updated Void Skill Tree translations with shorter names

• Demo balance adjustment: Forest now gives 2 base wood per level (was 10)

• Classic leaderboards now reset monthly 📅

• Leaderboard system reworked for easier maintenance

• Added 10 dedicated leaderboards for Trials 🏆

• Improved audio slider logic 🔊

• Super Wood color adjusted (more yellow for clarity)

• Fixed Autobuy interaction with Discord skills

• Fixed save issues when changing language

• Fixed skills remaining active when Time Attack is paused

• Improved achievement icons and formatting

BUG FIXES 🐛

• Axe prices now update automatically when gathering resources

• Fixed Buy icon not resetting after unlocking skills via Void Skill Tree

• Fixed zoom / reset zoom issue when opening Skill Tree

• Void Skill Tree tab now correctly returns to the Plains

• Fixed Forest progression percentage staying at 0

❤️ Thank you all for the support during Steam Next Fest!
Let’s see who becomes the ultimate lumberjack 🪓🔥