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Shard Squad receives massive special update and announces DLC at a symbolic price; Watch the trailer

9 de março de 2026

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During this week, before the release, we will be sending early keys for the Shard Squad DLC to press and content creators who are interested. If you would like to produce early content or a review of the DLC, simply reply to this email.

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To celebrate the success of the game and thank the community for their support, Shard Squad has just released a massive free update today called Prismatic Power, available for all players who purchased the game on Steam.

The update arrives as a shadow drop, immediately available to all players, adding new mechanics, characters, stages, balance improvements and dozens of buffs that make each run even more strategic, making Shard Squad bigger and better.

The release of the update is also accompanied by a special trailer celebrating the new content and the growth of the game since its launch.

New systems, characters and stages

One of the main highlights of the update is the Power Up Ball, a new mechanic that appears during matches and allows players to choose temporary buffs if they destroy it before it disappears. There are more than 30 different buffs, expanding strategic possibilities in every run.

The update also introduces two new Prismatic Shards, Apollo and Lance, who share the Judicator synergy, capable of summoning giant hammers that deal area damage as the player progresses during the match.

In addition, two new stages have been added: Momojima Retreat, featuring the return of a boss in its PRIME form, and Nyr Coliseum, a random arena where enemies, events and bosses change every run.

Gameplay and balance improvements

The update also includes adjustments to several synergies and elemental abilities, improvements to the difficulty curve of stages and balance changes to shards, relics and upgrades.

The in-game economy was also adjusted, increasing money gains during runs and adding new ways to obtain rewards.

Wind Character Pack DLC arrives on March 16

As part of the celebration for the game’s success, the Wind Character Pack DLC was also announced and will launch next week on March 16.

The expansion will have a symbolic price of only US$1.99 (values vary by country) and adds:

• 4 new Wind elemental Shards
• Exclusive abilities for each character
• New builds and strategic combinations
• Full integration with the base game systems

The new characters were designed for players who prefer faster playstyles focused on mobility and area control. One of them is also a collaboration with another well-known game from the survivor genre.

More details will be revealed very soon. Add Shard Squad to your wishlist to find out first: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4398470/Shard_Squad__Wind_Character_Pack

Play the DLC before launch

If you would like to receive an early key to produce content or a review, simply reply to this email. During this week we will be sending copies of the game to press and content creators who are interested.

About The Root Studios

The Root Studios, based in Fortaleza, is formed by four experienced developers: Rennan Costa (director and programmer), Richard Novak (pixel artist), Denis Espanhol (game designer) and Gabriel Raposo (game designer). Although Shard Squad is their first own game, the studio is known for having part of its team working on the game Bagdex, among other projects.

About Nuntius Games

Nuntius Games is a Brazilian publisher founded by industry veterans and large content creators with millions of followers. Its goal is to raise Brazilian games to a new level of visibility and impact in the global market. Among its partners are Jonathan Silva (CEO of Statera Studio), Velberan, Segredos dos Games, Narrativando and Coelho no Japão.