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🔥 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 What’s new 👇 🏈 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝐨𝐧𝟕 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 #𝟑 • Full 7on7 exhibition gameplay • Knockout tournament mode • Team customization • AI vs AI with broadcast camera • Local multiplayer added • Coach Mode added 🗓️ Playtest: March 20 – March 25 👉 Sign up: playtest.pyramidlakegames.com 🎮 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 • Stats now tracked during games with halftime and end-of-game box score updates • Player of the Game recognition added • 7on7 now features 32 teams, each with unique archetypes and traits 🎨 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 • Generate full rosters for custom teams • Edit players individually, including equipment • Next up: jersey customization, logo recoloring, and custom logo uploads 🎥 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 • New jukes and end-zone celebration animations added • Recent mocap session with a CFL WR captured sideline catches, toe drags, and effort catches 💬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 🗣️ “The most realistic movement I’ve seen in a football game.” 🗣️ “Game feels like APF 2K8… and that’s a great thing.” 🗣️ “Some of the smoothest passing in an indie football game.” 🗣️ “Throwing trajectory feels really realistic.” 👉 varsityvideogame.com #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #7on7Football #IndieGameDev #GameDevUpdate

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🔥 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 Big momentum heading into the new year 👇 ❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 #𝟐 • 7on7 gameplay has taken a big step forward 👀 • New offense and defense plays • Team and player archetypes now live • Full 7on7 rules customization 🗓️ Patreon: Jan 23 – Feb 20 🎮 Playtest: Feb 21 – Feb 28 🎮 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 • Coach Mode lets you call plays while the AI runs them • AI vs AI mode to sit back and watch full games • Broadcast camera option for a true game-day feel 🧠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 & 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 • Varsity, All-Star, and standard talent tiers • Teams now play differently based on their makeup • QB, WR, and DB archetypes with unique tendencies ⚙️ 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 • Expanded AI logic for man and zone coverage • Full drives and possession changes now working in 7on7 • Play QB vs AI defense or control a DB vs AI offense • Deep exhibition customization is now in 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 • Exploring a Varsity 7on7 release in early 2026! Let us know in the comments if we should release this 👇 • It would be Steam/PC first, consoles later. Exhibition, tournament play, and team customization • We are still working on Full 11v11 Varsity + Dynasty remains the long-term goal 👉 varsityvideogame.com #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #7on7Football #IndieGameDev

🔥 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 Winter 2025 What’s new 👇 ❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 #𝟐 • Updated 7on7 gameplay 👀 • Multi-season Dynasty (sim only) • Coach schemes & tendencies • Community file share test 🗓️ Patreon: Jan 23 – Feb 20 🎮 Playtest: Feb 21 – Feb 28 🏈 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 • Improved pursuit logic to avoid “conga line” tackles • Expanded custom rules (scoring, clock, OT, mercy rules) • Continued refinement of QB/WR/DB gameplay 🎧 𝐀𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 • PA announcer for downs, turnovers, and touchdowns • Crowd reactions and ambient stadium audio 📊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 • Full-time lead animator hired • Big upgrades to mocap + DB logic • Weather, game themes, and custom Dynasty features • First playable 7on7 playtest 💬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 🗣️ “Movement feels smooth.” 🗣️ “QB timing feels right.” 🗣️ “Strong APF 2K8 vibes.” 👉 varsityvideogame.com Stay tuned for some major announcements in 2026! 👀 #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #7on7Football #IndieGameDev

🔥 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 What’s new 👇 🎥 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 • New mocap session with our DB to capture swats, interceptions, and juke moves • Fresh animations now feeding into gameplay refinement 🎨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐬 • First batch of 48 logo options ready for custom teams • If you use these instead of uploading your own, you can swap colors freely 🏈 𝟕𝐨𝐧𝟕 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 • Full gameplay loop in place: team select ➝ play selection ➝ down management ➝ possession changes • This will be included in the December 7on7 alpha playtest • Varsity remains an 11v11 game, but 7on7 focus helps sharpen core QB/WR/DB gameplay while line play is still in development ❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 • Early 7on7 gameplay test • Multi-season Dynasty (sim only) • Coach schemes & tendencies • Community File Share server test 🗓️ Patreon signups: Nov 14 – Dec 19 🕹️ Playtest: Dec 20 – Jan 4 👉 Find out more: varsityvideogame.com #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #7on7Football

🔥 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 What’s new 👇 🎮 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 • Zone coverage for safeties is now in ✅ • Working on play-specific man coverage so DBs recognize deep help + play underneath 🧠 • Fully functional drive event system built: line of scrimmage, first downs, touchdowns, + 7on7 QB rush timer ⏱️ 💡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 • Lighting, shadows, + environment art overhaul in progress 🌅 • Everything you’ve seen so far has used crude base lighting — big visual jump starts next month 🎨 • New working scorebug now displays teams, scores, downs, quarter, + more 🏈 🎥 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐩 + 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 • QB motion capture cleanup complete — huge milestone ✅ • WR + DB motion capture up next • New animation pipeline slashes time from capture → in-game ⚙️ 🧢 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 • 7on7 gear in development: shorts, tees, + soft shell helmets 👕 • Usable in Dynasty mode for full 11-man practices or tryouts ❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 • Early 7on7 gameplay test 🔥 • Multiple dynasty seasons (sim only) • Coach schemes + tendencies • Community file share server test 🗓️ Patreon signups: Nov 14 – Dec 19 🕹️ Playtest: Dec 20 – Jan 4 👉 Find out more: varsityvideogame.com #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #7on7Football #DynastyMode #IndieGameDev #GameDevUpdate

🔥 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 What’s new 👇 ⚡ 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲 • Homecoming + Senior Night themes now generate 🎓 • Weather tied to your state + season 🌦️ • New slider sets weather impact on fumbles + drops (0–100). 100 = every tackle is a fumble 🏈 🎮 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 • Building out “Play Now” flow in October so you can pick teams from the main menu 📋 • Fully playable 7on7 playtest coming this Winter for Patreon supporters ❄️ • DB logic system continues to expand, improving coverage + decision-making 🛡️ • HSFB stays 11v11 at its core. Line play + tackles are still in progress ⏳ 👉 Find out more: varsityvideogame.com #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #7on7Football #DynastyMode #IndieGameDev

🔥 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 What’s new 👇 ⚡ Gameplay Upgrades • Realistic acceleration added 🏃‍♂️ • DBs now play man + zone • Sim speed: 1 min ➡️ 1 sec 🤯 • CPU teams now train smarter 📊 🏈 7-on-7 Mode • QB/WR/DB gameplay in place • Uniforms + gear modeling starts soon • First Patreon 7on7 playtest this Winter ❄️ 🛠️ Community File Share • Uploading teams works ✅ • Next: use them in Dynasty 📥 📈 Playtest Growth • 10 playtests ✅ • 300+ testers 👥 • Now 50 testers every 6–8 weeks 💬 What Testers Say: 🗣️ “Dynasty feels meaningful” 🗣️ “QB-WR timing is 🔥” 🗣️ “Best movement pacing yet” 🗣️ “Worst part? Can’t play it all! lol” 🎮 Join us → varsityvideogame.com #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #7on7Football #DynastyMode #CustomTeams #IndieGameDev

🎮 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 Here’s what’s new this month 👇 🗂️ Community File Sharing You can now create and upload custom teams, stadiums, and logos—then share and download them with others. Now live as a tech test in the latest Patreon playtest! 🧠 QB/WR Mini Camp Mode New mini-camp mode added! • Time your throws • Hit WRs in target zones • Randomized routes for replayability •100 new animations cleaned up and implemented •New mocap sessions with QBs & DBs for more realistic swats, catches, and transitions 📈 Dynasty Mode Upgrades • Coach creation UI overhaul • Scheme previews + sliders that impact simulation • Dynasty seasons now go up to 50 years — build your legacy. 💨 New Stamina System Player energy now impacts performance. Fatigue builds as drives go on—manage subs or risk drops, missed blocks, or blown coverage. ⚠️ 7-on-7 Gameplay Coming Soon 📬 Playtest on Patreon 🔗 Find out more: varsityvideogame.com #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #7on7Football #QBMiniCamp #CustomTeams #StaminaSystem #DynastyMode #FootballSim #IndieSportsGame #Playtest8

🎮 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 Here’s what we’ve been working on this month 👇 🕹️ Gameplay & Motion Capture New mocap sessions with QBs, WRs, and DBs are in! We focused on pocket movement, shotgun pre-snap motion, and more accurate short, medium, and deep throws. WRs now have smoother catch-in-place transitions too. We continue to prioritize animation and movement. 🏟️ Team & Stadium Customization Jersey builder got an upgrade—stitching colors, stripes, chest logos and more. Stadium tools are progressing: set stands, press boxes, scoreboards, and place objects around your field. 🔥 Playtest #8 is coming 🆕 Mini Camp Mode: QB 🆕 Community File Share (Server Test!) ✅ Dynasty Sim Seasons ✅ Weekly Player Awards ✅ Coach Schemes & Tendencies 📆 Patreon Signups: July 1–31 📬 Invites go out: August 1 Click our link in the bio to sign up for the Patreon PlayTest on Steam. We do plan on releasing the game to Xbox and PlayStation but can only PlayTest on PC presently. #VarsityVideoGame #HighSchoolFootball #FootballGameDev #DynastyMode #Xbox #Playstation #FridayNightLights

🎮 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 🎮 One of the busiest month for Varsity! Here’s what’s new: 🎨 Team Customization & Sharing We’ve started building out a community share feature so you can upload and download custom teams, logos, and slider sets. The goal is full cross-platform sharing. Base logos included with the game can now be recolored—giving you more ways to rep your squad your way. 💨 Gameplay & Motion Capture With a full-time animator now onboard, gameplay dev is moving faster than ever. We’ve been able to focus on route running, wide receiver hand placement, and throw trajectories. You’ll be seeing these improvements in action soon. 🏈 🛠️ New QB & WR Mechanics We’ve overhauled the QB and WR passing system, including a brand new meter-based mechanic that gives you more control over throw timing and ball placement. 🏟️ Championship Stadiums Added New stadium environments are in! Championship venues have been added to give your biggest games the stage they deserve. Wishlist on Steam and sign up on our Patreon for PlayTest eligibility! Link in bio! #Varsity #HSFootball #FridayNightLights #VideoGames #XboxOne #PS5 #HighSchoolFootball #7on7

🎮 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 🎮 Motion Capture & Animation We’ve added a full-time animator to the team (welcome, Brett!) which means faster motion capture and smoother animations. Gameplay footage is coming sooner than expected. Dynasty Mode: Team Branding Team branding is now in the game. Choose a preset with mascot and color schemes—or hire a designer to create something custom… then mess it all up with hot pink and neon green if you must. Dynasty Mode: Awards & Schemes Players and coaches can now earn seasonal awards, including a new two-way player of the year. Plus, coaching schemes now impact sim results—run an Air Raid and your QB better be ready. Playtest #7 Incoming New mini camp QB mode, multiple dynasty seasons, playoffs, awards, and coaching schemes all part of the next test. Signups: April 1–30 | Invites: May 2 We’re committed to making Varsity the most realistic high school football experience. Support us on Patreon for Steam Pre-Alpha PlayTest access, and don’t forget to wishlist on Steam! #Varsity #HSFootballVideoGame #PlayStation #Xbox #DynastyMode #FootballVideoGames #HighSchoolFootball #PlayerCustomization

🎮 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 🚨 Big updates across multiple areas of Varsity this month! • Coach Schemes in Dynasty Mode – Every coach now has a unique scheme and playstyle, influencing how your team plays. Do you stick with your staff and try new strategies, or hire a coach who specializes in your preferred system? • Audio & Settings Enhancements – A custom Varsity marching band drumline is being composed to add more energy to the game. Plus, menus now have sound effects, and new resolution options (16:9 and 16:10 ultrawide) have been added. • 3D Player & Stadium Models – The new player models are fully integrated, showcasing enhanced customization and animations. Pro-style stadiums for playoffs and championships are also in development! • Motion Capture Upgrades – Defensive back (DB) movements have been refined using motion capture for better realism. We’ve also improved base locomotion (running, turning, and movement) and are hiring a full-time AAA animation specialist. This month was all about refining core gameplay features and bringing more realism to Varsity. Stay tuned for more updates as we keep pushing towards launch! Support us on Patreon for Steam Pre-Alpha PlayTest access, and don’t forget to wish list on Steam! #Varsity #HSFootballVideoGame #DynastyMode #FootballGaming #HighSchoolFootball #CoachSchemes #3DModels #MotionCapture

🚨 Latest Update! 🚨 Big month for our Varsity community: updated player models, expanded box scores, weekly awards, UI refresh, and new defensive back animations. Support us & join the Steam Pre-Alpha PlayTest via Patreon! #Varsity #HSFootballVideoGame #Playstation #Xbox

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🚨Latest Development Update! 🚨 This is what we have been working on the past month! If you'd like to support us further and be eligible for our PlayTest, you can join our Patreon patreon.com/varsityvideoga… #Varsity #HSFootballVideoGame #FridayNightLights #Xbox #Playstation