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Where grace turns into power, the story of TSAREVNA begins. We’ve released the official TSAREVNA comic — a glimpse into the moment when the heroine’s elegance first clashes with a dark force. A mysterious crystal grants immense power… but every gift comes with a price. store.steampowered.com/news/app/33486… 👑 Read the comic and wishlist TSAREVNA on Steam

❓ FAQ: Can GRIMPS talk? Field GRIMPS-catchers decided not to wait for grants and ran a quick experiment right on the front lines. It turned out that some GRIMPS can mimic human speech. Most of the time, it’s just single words like “give,” “chips,” or “play.” But sometimes pure GRIMPS-style monologues emerge, where the subject unleashes a whole stream of curses and threats. The censored version sounds roughly like this: "###, take your hands off me! #%}##, I’ve been here for only five miliminutes and you’re already %#}{! Anyway, %#% this #%% planet, I’m %##}* out of here!"* And yes, this particular GRIMPS was never seen again after its speech. Coincidence? We think not. 💥 Ready to see what other phrases these wild little bastards are hiding? Add GRIMPS to your Steam wishlist! (store.steampowered.com/app/3297800/GR…) #gamedev #grimps #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #actionadventure

🎉 2025 Wrap-Up! As the year comes to a close, we at WATT are looking back at the highlights: TSAREVNA — appeared at 17 festivals across 8 countries, always turning heads wherever she went — featured in a major teaser on IGN — starred in 9 mocap shoots and hundreds of hours of animation — fought enemies across 106 builds, getting deadlier with each one — and rocked 15+ concept outfits and designs. GRIMPS — more than 15 types of wild plushy invaders burst into our reality — took part in 2 playtests, resulting in less naivety and more chaos — gained a pigeon companion and official Grimpsology — tested 7+ types of insane weaponry — and also made their mark on IGN! 🚀 2026 is shaping up with new releases, projects, and even more fun! Add TSAREVNA and GRIMPS to your Steam wishlist and join the adventure! #gamedev #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5

The Mega Fish Sword is perfect for when plushy bastards are begging for more. Delivers the chaos they truly deserve. How do you like this upgrade to the arsenal? Add GRIMPS to your Steam wishlist and get ready to tear those plushy bastards apart! #gamedev #grimps #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #actionadventure

Holidays are no excuse to lower your guard. Our master weaponsmiths have outdone themselves and created something truly terrifying. Meet the Mega Fish Sword 🐟 Sharp, intimidating, and guaranteed to scare even the most powerful enemies. Would you dare to wield it? #gamedev #grimps #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #actionadventure

@Ajsly7 That’s a solid thought 👀 Bells as a warning could work… unless they decide to fake you out.

@Wattstudiogames Just an idea, since they have bells maybe it could be used as a sound indicator of when they attack, a warning for you to dodge. A visual telegraph attack would be good too.

✨ A Fresh Look at Chern! Character designs don’t always stay the same. Most of the time it’s millions of references, endless visual research, and constant experimentation. Today we’re revealing the updated design for Chern — dark, captivating, and strangely beautiful. This mob now feels deeper, more contrasted, and closer to the vision we’ve always wanted to capture. Soon we’ll show the 3D modeling process and how this design comes to life! Stay tuned! 💫 Add TSAREVNA to your Steam wishlist and follow the evolution of our characters! (store.steampowered.com/app/3348640/Ts…) #WishlistWednesday #IndieDevHour #gamedev #tsarevna #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #hackandslash

While humans think the city is quiet, the Grimps are in total chaos. Christmas and New Year are serious business even for plush invaders. In the morning, elders send the young ones to gather threads and stuffing for decorations. By evening, the whole swarm reunites: recapping the year, bragging about mischief, plotting new trouble, and making wishes. Grimps believe the tightest knot on a Christmas garland grants a deadly new ability against Grimp-hunters in the year ahead. 🎄 #gamedev #grimps #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #actionadventure

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New Year’s Giveaway on Discord 🎉 We’re doing a $10 Steam Gift Card giveaway! It’s almost 2026, so… no rules. Just join our Discord and click to participate. Using the WATT tag is optional (but appreciated 💛) 👉 discord.gg/watt #gamedev #grimps #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #actionadventure

🎮 Dev Diary: Prototyping the Officer Enemy We’re currently prototyping a new enemy archetype for Tsarevna — the Officer. The Officer is designed as a more challenging opponent compared to regular mobs. He’s more aggressive and introduces a new combat obstacle for the player: armor / shield. Enemy Role Officers appear in the first half of the game and act as leaders among common enemies. Narratively, they stand higher in the hierarchy and visually feel larger and heavier than regular soldiers. If basic enemies rely on speed and numbers, Officers create pressure on their own. How the Officer Works Officers increase combat challenge through: · Higher health and damage · Increased aggression · Defensive mechanics (shield / armor) In most encounters, Officers appear alongside regular enemies, usually in a 3 soldiers / 1 Officer setup. While soldiers distract and swarm the player, the Officer becomes the main threat. Combat Behavior As soon as combat starts, the Officer actively engages the player with heavy attacks. Direct damage doesn’t work at first — the Officer raises his shield and blocks incoming hits. This creates a new layer of combat depth: the player must dodge attacks, manage positioning, and choose the right moments to strike, instead of just dealing constant damage. The Officer’s shield can only be broken using heavy attacks, forcing players to think tactically while dealing with surrounding enemies. Design Goal The goal of the Officer archetype is to slow down combat pacing, introduce tactical decision-making, and clearly contrast with fast, disposable enemies. This is an early prototype, and we’ll continue refining behavior, balance, and animations as development goes on. ✨ Add Tsarevna to your Steam wishlist to follow development and upcoming dev diaries. (store.steampowered.com/app/3348640/Ts…) #WishlistWednesday #IndieDevHour #gamedev #tsarevna #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #hackandslash

@Ajsly7 Absolutely! It’s a full-on slasher: lots of action-packed moments, intense fights, and chaotic sequences!

@Wattstudiogames Just to ask, will their be some action set-pieces? (chase sequence, sky diving etc.)

How does this location feel to you? We’re continuing to share small pieces of TSAREVNA’s world. Step by step, we’re shaping the game’s visual language to capture that mix of mysticism, folklore, and hidden menace — the kind that gives you chills. ✨ Add TSAREVNA to your Steam wishlist — there’s more dark beauty and secrets ahead. (store.steampowered.com/app/3348640/Ts…) #WishlistWednesday #IndieDevHour #gamedev #tsarevna #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #hackandslash

@sarahweisters @Vigsley Thank you for giving Tsarevna a try and sharing it with your community! What part of the playtest stuck with you the most?

Thanks all for checking out the #Tsarevna playtest with me and then hanging with me, @Vigsley and Ava as we played more #Phasmophobia 👻 #twitchaffiliate Special thanks to RubenMenz for the sub and belly_it for the follow - I appreciate you! 💝

Grimps are real fashionistas 🧸😎 Each Grimps has its own fabric color, patches, and buttons… And they love accessories! Anything that fits on their head goes - traffic cones and trash bags included! Add GRIMPS to your Steam wishlist (store.steampowered.com/app/3297800/GR…) #gamedev #grimps #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #actionadventure

To fight anomalous plush cubes, you need weapons that are just as weird. That’s why we’re so meticulous when building the Grimps-slayer’s arsenal - every little detail matters. And yeah, sometimes the weapons look… well, a bit ridiculous. But wow, do they work! 🚀😎 Add GRIMPS to your Steam wishlist (store.steampowered.com/app/3297800/GR…) #gamedev #grimps #indiedev #devlog #indiegame #UE5 #actionadventure