- Hotfix for Update 1.2 - 15 March 2024
We've got a small Hotfix for our most recent update 1.2. The Final Judgement no longer appears as a void of absolute darkness. Comedic Lick card changes adjusted to reflect previous patch notes. The Endorsements news data now links to the 1.2 patch notes correctly. As always, thanks for the feedback and bug reporting! Here's a bonus pic of Tashtego as a pup!
- Battle Bands Update 1.2 - 14 March 2024
You're listening to Riff Radio, brought to you by Rod's Lightning Rods "Shockingly good value!", located in downtown Riff City right next to Shady Steve's! Update 1.2 has a few new things for you all, including a new highly requested feature tied to Milestones and Prestige Levels called Endorsements, a "new" card for the Keyboardist, 4 new moments and a bunch of card changes. New Feature: Endorsements Endorsements are a way for you to alter your starting deck(s) at the beginning of each Tour. Complete Milestones to unlock Endorsement slots at Prestige Levels 3, 6, and 10. Each Instrument has 3 unique Endorsements to unlock. Endorsements are unlocked at every Prestige level starting from Level 3 and stopping at Level 10. Your band can have a total of 3 active Endorsements once all 3 slots are unlocked. You can activate the Endorsements you want from the "Prestige" tab in the Compendium.…
- Battle Bands Hotfix! - 4 January 2024
Hi all, here's a little hot fix for you! Bot skin presets are now saved when reloading a campaign Royale server stability improvements Fixed an issue with Welcoming upgrade on Performance cards Improved experience on Tour Map when running on Super Ultra Wide Screen resolutions Fixed typo in Halloween timeline item Fixed Royale vendor with odd number of gear Fixed bug preventing some score-based Achievements from being awarded properly. Thank you all for the continued feedback! Be sure to join our Discord if you haven't already!
- Battle Bands Update 1.1 - 5 December 2023
What's shaking, Riffians? You're listening to Riff Radio! Our first Community Update after full release brings a ton of balance changes, bug fixes, and quality of life updates brought to our attention after release! This not only includes Card changes, but new Gear, the variant arenas from Tour in Royale Mode, Moment updates and everything that we could think of to make Battle Bands Better for all of you! With that in mind All Instrument Experience is DOUBLED! Thank you all for your feedback and keep it coming! Card Balance: "High Pitched Wail" +3 hype, -1 protection "Fun Hook" +1 hype "Kick Drum Drop" gives no hype now, costs no energy. "Expecting Taps" now adds a "Snare Hit" to hand instead of deck. "Deft Keys" gives 2 less hype, costs 1 less energy and upgrade "Speedy" replaced with "Burning" "Peaceful Interlude" +1 hype, -3 capacity and upgrades replaced with "Burning" and "More" "K…
- Battle Bands: Full 1.0 Release! - 13 November 2023
Denizens of Riff City, after around 2 years of Early Access, Battle Bands 1.0 is here! It has been an incredible journey and we are so excited to share this version of the game with both new players and the absolute legends who have helped us along the way by providing crucial feedback during Early Access. Lets start off with the updated trailer: Here's a taste of what we're dishing out for the 1.0 patch! The Shadow Band's Reign The Shadow Band is a mysterious and unique new reigning final boss in tour mode. Unlocked after you've won a Tour, the Shadow Band will take on the look, deck and gear of the band you most recently beat a Tour run with! The Metal Moon Rises The moon over Riff City's got a strange new sheen, and it has bestowed us with a brand new Backstage Pass, new items in Joe's Variety Shop, and a hard rocking look to the streets of Riff City. Grand Royales Get an Update Gran…
- Battle Bands: The Final Early Access Patch! - 12 November 2023
Like a rainbow in the dark, you're listening to Riff Radio! The Final Early Access Patch for Battle Bands includes the Shadow Band reign, a new Backstage Pass and a whole lot of metal! Shadow Bands Once players have pulled out a victory in Tour Mode, they'll be able to take on the Shadow Band- a group of four shadowy figures imitating the last band you won a Tour with! The Shadow Band reign combines reign-specific moments, cards, gear and upgrades from all of the other available reigns, opening up all sorts of crazy strategies. They'll use all your best moves against you, so you'll have to be clever to win and get your hands on a sweet new van! Metal Moon Rising Also in this patch is a brand-new Metal themed Backstage Pass, brought along by a strangely shiny new Moon hanging over Riff City. Along with those 50 new levels of rewards to rock through, there's also a whole host of new cosme…
- Joe's Variety Shop Changes - 2 November 2023
New Cosmetic Shop Layout! Joe's Variety, also known as the cosmetic shop, is undergoing a minor remodel. Our primary goal is to eliminate the fear of missing out (FOMO) in the game, so we've chosen to redesign Joe's Variety to showcase all available cosmetics simultaneously. Use the filters on the right to specify the type of cosmetic you'd like to browse for. Then, using the directional arrows, flip through and purchase a ton of cosmetics for your band. From a Pineapple Head to a Dead Fish keyboard, there are tons of outfits to unlock. This change comes just in time for the Metal Moon Rising event which adds over 45 new cosmetics to Joe's Variety, making for a grand total of over 150 outfits to collect! We hope this update will empower players to create their ultimate band, without any FOMO! We're also renaming in-game currency from Credits to Tokens! Bug Fixes Gear Getter now has the…
- Battle Bands Early Access Patch 30 - 30 October 2023
You're listening to Riff Radio, and it's time to feed your head! Early Access Patch #30: The Information Amplification Update brings Match Summary and a Guidebook to help teach players all the ins and outs of Battle Bands, as well as Rockers' Licenses! The Information Amplification Update is also full of bug fixes and balance updates as we prepare for full release! The Guidebook The Guidebook comprehensively shows new and old players alike all the information needed to master Battle Bands. Become an expert in all the terms, icons and game mechanics you'll need to rock Riff City to its core! Match Summary Another other big feature of this patch is the Match Summary screen, which will now pop up after every match you play! The Match Summary screen lets players learn more about their challenger and where their own weaknesses may be by breaking down key strategies of both bands on the first…
- Full 1.0 Release November 13th! - 17 October 2023
It's time for Battle Bands to take center stage, and we want YOU in the limelight with us! Battle Bands is leaving Early Access and going 1.0 on the 13th of November!! The Moon Rises The Metal Moon Rising event will start simultaneously with the launch of Battle Bands 1.0. This ongoing event includes an all new, totally free, Metal themed Backstage Pass. We've also added 30+ new cosmetics to Joe's Variety Shop, and of course, new Metal skins for all the NPCs you'll be challenging in Riff City. A Shadow Falls The Shadow Reign creeps into Riff City on release. This new Reign mixes the other Reigns together for all sorts of possible Card, Moment, and Gear combinations. Battle the Shadow-version of your band as the Final Boss. The Shadow Reign uses your previous winning run to create a Shadow-version of your band, complete with your Cards, Gear, and style. Can you best yourself? Grand Royal…
- Battle Bands Early Access Patch #29 - 21 September 2023
Okay, all our cards are on the table, it's time to listen to Riff Radio! Early Access Patch #29 focuses on furthering stability and balance as we look towards Full Release and a new Backstage Pass! This Includes an updated card layout for added readability, a number of bug fixes and another balance pass. Card Layout Update We have updated the card layout to help with readability and clarity. The changes can be seen in the image below: The cards are a little taller now to accommodate a bigger font size in the description. Balance Changes Card Changes: "Calming Keys" +1 protection. "Pause For Water" +1 hype and draw 1 self. "Inside Joke" no longer takes hype from opponent based on crew, +2 hype. "Hyper Jam" now exhausts, gives 3 hype for every 3 performance cards on overwrite and no longer costs 8 hype on overwrite, Upgrades "Vindictive" and "Reactive" replaced with "Speedy" and "Maintain…
- Battle Bands is On Sale For Steam Strategy Fest - 31 August 2023
Steam Strategy Fest is here and Battle Bands is 30% off to celebrate good planning and great fun! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322100/Battle_Bands_Rock__Roll_Deckbuilder/ With the recent addition of Offline Mode and Full Band Control you can take on Riff City anywhere without need for an internet connection until you are ready to show off your brilliance and strategy to the world in a Grand Royale! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1322100/view/3654161311127934894 And as a treat for all those celebrating Strategy Fest we added a login cosmetic for all who play during this celebration of strategy. To learn more about Battle Bands and meet other people coming up with clever new ways to win head over to our Discord!
- Battle Bands Hotfix! - 30 August 2023
Just a quick hotfix to update the in-game news with info about offline mode and a fix to the achievements. Also, here's a pic of more of our wonderful pets (Bodhi and Shao Khan Left to Right) to round out this very short update a little! Thank you all for the continued feedback!
- Battle Bands Early Access Patch #28 - 29 August 2023
Having a hard time connecting with other people? Well now you don't have to! Welcome back to Riff Radio. Patch #28 focuses on stability and playability by adding an Offline Mode, peer-to-peer co-op in Tour Mode, and a whole lot of other small updates. Offline Mode With Patch #28, Battle Bands Tour Mode is now playable Offline. When players launch Battle Bands without an internet connection they will be prompted with an option to continue in Offline Mode. This will allow them to play single-player Tour Mode, earn Backstage Pass rewards, claim Milestones and spend credits at Joe's Variety (formerly known as the Shop). Royale Mode and the High Score system will only be available when connecting while online. Offline Mode will help more players play Battle Bands more easily and that (we think) is awesome. In addition to Offline Mode, co-op Tour Mode now uses peer-to-peer connections for ext…
- Battle Bands has Joined Strategy Fest! - 28 August 2023
Battle Bands is focusing on brilliant plans and devious schemes as it goes on sale for 30% for Steam's Strategy Fest; celebrating the awesome strategy games on steam and the clever minds of those who enjoy them. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322100/Battle_Bands_Rock__Roll_Deckbuilder/ If you are interested in learning more about Battle Bands or have comments, questions, or the hankering to find opponents and bandmates - come visit our Discord where Battle Bands strategies are discussed and feedback is greatly appreciated!
- Battle Bands Hotfix! - 6 June 2023
Just a quick hotfix to update Sirens Scream to be less cruel to those using Crew and a fix to the problem where Bosses end their turns early after passing energy. Siren's Reign changes: "Hypnotic Lick" gives +2 more protection. "Imitating Interlude" is now tier 4 and gives 2 more protection on complete. "Rip Off Riff" costs 1 less energy. "Mirroring Melody" gives 1 more protection on complete. Siren's Scream Changes: "Harrowing Harmony" has 1 fewer capacity. "Wail Of The Sea" no longer takes any protection and has +4 hype. "Captivating Chorus" has 2 more capacity, 2 more hype on complete and gains 24% of other teams last turns hype. "Alluring Aria" Gives +2 hype and no longer modifies crew, and gives 1 fewer protection. "Playful Pulse" Gives +1 hype and 1 fewer protection. Additional Changes: Players can now use the "Give Energy" button from any bandmember they control when using Manual…
- Single Player Experience Sale! - 5 June 2023
Battle Bands is on sale now for 25% off! Now with the new manual bot control mode and ability to turn off timers, there's never been a better time to try the game (or get your friends to try it). https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322100/Battle_Bands_Rock__Roll_Deckbuilder/ Be sure to roll over to our Discord to share your thoughts or recruit some new bandmembers!
- Battle Bands Hotfix! - 1 June 2023
Just a quick hotfix to update the in-game news with info about the recent Single Player Update. Also, here's a pic of Poochie, Zach's dog, just to round out this very short update a little! Thank you all for the continued feedback!
- Battle Bands Early Access Patch #27: The Single Player Experience Update!! - 31 May 2023
Like a puppet on a six string, you're listening to Riff Radio and we've got some big news for you! The Single Player Experience Update brings players a whole new level of control, allowing bot bandmates to be set to play Automatically OR MANUALLY- meaning YOU play for them! In Tour Mode, turn timers can be switched off and the Load In/Load Out timers are disabled entirely. Also, we're introducing the ability to select which Reigns your Tour will fall under from the Band Setup screen, along with the other settings mentioned above. New Band Setup Options Manual Bot Control!!! Long awaited and much requested, players can now control all the members of the band! Simply access the hands of any bot bandmates you control by selecting them or using the number keys, then play their hand as you would your own! No Time for Timers Additionally, to go along with Manual Bot Control and because we tho…
- The Single Player Experience Preview - 25 May 2023
An update for all the micro managers out there, Full Band Control is coming to Battle Bands! Bot Control No longer will bots be required when playing Battle Bands! Players will now be able to switch into Manual Control during the Band Setup. This will allow you and your Player bandmates to dictate every card your Band plays! On top of this, the option to remove Turn Timers in Tour Mode has been added for those who want to take it nice and slow. There's also no more timer pressure during Card Select or Upgrading in Tour Mode! For those players who aren't looking for full control and enjoy playing with Bots, the option remains to use them. Both your friendly Bots and the Opponent Bots can now be set to either play faster or slower. This should help fit the vibe you want. The update will also include numerous quality of life changes and balance fixes including a Reign Select which allows y…
- Battle Bands Early Access Patch #26 - 15 May 2023
Regardless of whether or not you've ever had to knock on wood, you're now listening to Riff Radio! This patch includes a brand new Reign and is also a follow up maintenance patch for Patch #25, so it includes bug and balance fixes as well. Mighty Mighty Good Boys: They are the Best Boys and now they reign over Riff City! Build up your protection as Rude boys spill into the streets and wreck all your defense to get even more hype in this dog filled reign. 11 New Gear to dig up. 4 New Moments to chew on. 5 New Player Cards to scratch that itch. Balance Changes: "Goo Fighters" card "Oozing Lick" now gives 2 more protection and 1 fewer hype. "Goo Fighters" now start with a few "Goobling" card in all tour levels. "Bardbarians" card "Rage Released" no longer ends opposing bands song section. "Freetos Four Piece" Tour Level 1 no longer has "Snackrifical Sharing" Tour Level 5 has 1 fewer energy…
