- The Challenge Update - Now Available! - 26 June 2025
Hello Squires! We're landing a huge game update packed with new features that will completely change your experience with The Plucky Squire! This update introduces two new game modes—Challenge Mode and Iron Squire Mode—along with new enemies, enemy variants, and minigame updates. So if you’ve think it was too easy, The Challenge Update might just change your mind.Plus, we’re offering our biggest discount yet during the Steam Summer Sale!Here’s the full list of new features and changes that you’ll find in The Challenge Update: New Challenge ModeChallenge Mode is a new game mode designed to test your skills with increased difficulty. This mode includes: New enemies Harder minigames Harder bosses Some layout changes for levels The ability to fast forward through dialogue and New Achievements Remixed PagesPages with combat on have been reworked and side scrolling levels have new layouts. Hu…
- New Bug Reporting Form - 4 April 2025
Hey everyone, The dev team has set up a new bug reporting form so that you can directly send your bugs and save files. If you're still encountering issues in the latest version, please send them over so we can work on fixing them! https://forms.gle/31eCKx9NkyRjFPFK6 We're currently working on our next update and we'll share more about it when we're ready.
- Version 1.15.12 - 16 December 2024
Hello everyone! Here's a new patch that addresses a crash in Chapter 7 and that visual issue we mentioned in the last notes. Fixed a crash when using the bomb stamp in Chapter 7 Fixed the graphical issue causing visible lines on the book pages Thank you all for the feedback, bug reports and nice messages! Happy holidays and happy gaming!
- Version 1.15.11 - 13 December 2024
Hey everyone! We've resolved an issue that was impacting save files from before version 1.15.1. If your save was getting stuck, you can try it again now. If it doesn't work immediately, please try a few of the autosaves in Save History. You do that by: > selecting the Save Slot you wish to play > selecting "Load Game" > selecting an autosave to try We've also fixed an issue in Chapter 5 where Jot would lose his sword There's a graphical bug which is causing a faint line to appear on some pages of the book. That's what we'll be tackling next! If you encounter more issues and bugs, please let us know in the forums. We're looking at them so we can fix more things as soon as we can. Happy holidays and happy gaming!
- Version 1.15.1 adding Streamlined Mode! - 11 December 2024
Hello Squires! We’ve added a brand new mode to The Plucky Squire in today’s update. In Streamlined Mode, you’ll play through Jot’s adventures at a quicker tempo! We’ve been looking at the feedback about the game, and one of the points that came up was that the pacing was a little too slow for some players. Enter: Streamlined Mode! Streamlined Mode Streamlined mode is intended for more experienced players who want less guidance and more action. For example! A door unlocks - do you really need the game to stop and the camera to pan over and look at it opening? Maybe not! In Streamlined Mode, it doesn’t! This is one of the many examples of reduced guidance. We’ve cut some fat from the dialogue in Streamlined Mode - a line here, a line there... It’s not like we’ve hacked away entire scenes, just trimmed bits for a more…streamlined…experience. We’ve also added speech bubble portraits to keep…
- The Plucky Squire - Update Version 1.13.1 - 8 October 2024
Hey everyone! We are releasing a new update with many bug fixes and improvements. Here's the patch notes from version 1.13.1. Fixed being able to throw important food items to inaccessible areas in chapter 2. Fixed character getting stuck after interacting with the rabbit in chapter 2 if placing objects down in front of it. Fixed invisible platform in a section of chapter 2. Fixed an interaction to jump that could be triggered from too far away leading to the jump failing in chapter 4. Fixed being able to keep grabbing a block after it has transformed into something else in chapter 4. Fixed being able to progress to a further section of chapter 4 in an unintended manner early which led to other issues. Fixed the possibility to throw a key in an inaccessible area in chapter 4. Fixed a key becoming stuck in some furniture in chapter 5. Fixed character becoming stuck if jumping in a specif…
- The Plucky Squire - Update Version 1.12 - 27 September 2024
Hey everyone! We have more bug fixes and improvements in this new update. You can find all the patch notes of Version 1.12 below. Fixed portal appearing too soon under a block, allowing Jot to get stuck inside a wall in Chapter 7 Fixed the weedkiller potion disappearing when making a purchase in Martina's shop in chapter 6 Fixed the mouse cursor not initially being visible in the main menu when the game was launched Fixed being able to make a rubboink unrecoverable in a desk sketchspace in chapter 5 Fixed line breaks appearing as ‘#’ in various menu UI elements in Korean, Japanese and both Chinese languages Fixed Jot, Violet and Thrash duplicating and getting stuck in Chapter 4 log scene Fixed broken Humgrump bust being destroyed by sword slash in Chapter 9 Fixed bombs getting stuck to Jot in Chapter 9 Fixed key disappearing when thrown at a wall in Chapter 5 Fixed being able to move Jo…
- The Plucky Squire review - 26 September 2024
Kids today don’t know how good they’ve got it. Sure, the planet’s on fire and they’ll spend most of their future looking after me in a retirement home as I ramble about how good I used to be at Balatro , but have you seen the games they’ve been getting lately? Back in my day, children’s games were dismal 3D platformer movie tie-ins—not magical storybook adventures made with real love and care that ingeniously riff on 2D Zelda, yet also have tons of personality all of their own. Bah!.. Read more.
- A Lucrative Merchandise Tie-In and Mini-Doc - 25 September 2024
As we work on our next update with more improvements and fixes, our friends at Devolver Digital have been busy! They have just released a short film about the development of The Plucky Squire. It's especially meaningful to us since this is our studio's first game. You'll see our founders, Jamie and Bidds, along with our English narrator, Philip Bretherton. A bit of Plucky merch Devolver also launched a line of lucrative merchandise tie-ins and brand integrations! Pins featuring Jot and Pip, a mug straight from Sam's desk and a brand and a t-shirt with the Plucky Squire himself, are available for pre-order at the Devolver merch store. Bonus Believer Art Oh and there's one more thing we wanted to share! We did not expect this at all, but the developers of Cult of the Lamb made this amazingly cute art of their game in our style. I still can't get over how cute and devilish it is.
- See How Our Launch Trailer Was Made + First Update - 21 September 2024
Thank you! After four years of work we finally launched The Plucky Squire this week. It's quite a thing to spend so long on one project, then release it into the world. Our goal was to give people a wonderful experience, so we are overjoyed to see your reactions! We appreciate everyone who has followed us and our studio's first game. More than anything, we hope you're enjoying your adventures in the Land of Mojo. We can't say it enough. Thank you. By now, we hope you've seen our incredible papercraft launch trailer. But how did paper engineers Julia and Yeray bring our virtual storybook world to real REAL life? Let's go behind the scenes and find out. Update plan We've just released our first patch of fixes to The Plucky Squire. It contains fixes to a number of blockers and other issues. We are continuing to work on more improvements. If you ever get stuck, please try the Save History f…
- The Plucky Squire's story starts NOW - 17 September 2024
A story 23 years in the making As our studio's first game, we are so grateful that people want to play our game. The first inkling of this game started when James & Bidds met in 2001. Though they went their separate ways, they have wanted to make a game together ever since. We are so happy that we can share that game with all of you now. This stunning papercraft launch trailer was made with Paper Engineers, Julia Yus and Yeray Pérez Vallejo. The Plucky Squire is now available. We hope it can bring a bit of the joy we felt while making it. The story behind the story On a trip to Japan James ended up in an interview for a certain popular game series you may have heard of. 17 years in Japan later, he had many Pokémon mainline and spinoff games under his belt. At the same time Bidds had started his own studio and he was making some very unique stuff. Fluidity was a liquid-based physics puzz…
- The Plucky Squire review: a charming storybook adventure, but I wish it let you go full plucko mode - 17 September 2024
I really wanted to like action adventure The Plucky Squire more than I do now, having given its charming 2D to 3D platforming a proper whirl. Yes, it's lovely to look at. Yes, hopping out of a storybook and making friends with an illustration on a coffee mug is cool. And yes, everyone can have a mildly fun time with its puzzles and fights. But that's the problem: who is everyone? At first I thought, "This game is for young kids and that's fine!", given its relative simplicity. Then I hit some puzzles and thought, "Ain't no kid figuring this out". Then it hit me. It struggles to balance the fine line between being approachable for tiny tots and layered enough for people who've graduated from "goo goo ga ga" to "oo oo aa aa my back hurts". And that's down to how plucky you're allowed to squire at any given time, because it can be surprisingly limited and, sadly, a bit underwhelming. Read…
- The Plucky Squire launches tomorrow! - 16 September 2024
Release Times After 4 years of development, we will be launching The Plucky Squire tomorrow, September 17 at 9AM PT. When we started this studio, we did not think we would be making a game like this, nor a game this big as our first title. Huge shoutout to all of you who have followed us and given us your support to get to this point. An Adventure for Everyone We've added a variety of features to customize gameplay to your preferences. You can watch this video to see the different options: ⚔️ Adventure Mode and Story Mode 🦘 Jump assist 🍃 Disable falling platforms 🌟 Invincibility and One hit kill 🪱 Helpful hint characters 💫 Reveal hidden portals Steam Deluxe Edition and Extras At launch tomorrow, you'll also be able to support us with the Ddigital Artbook, Soundtrack and Deluxe Edition. The Artbook will be $4.99, the Soundtrack will be $9.99 and all of them together as a Deluxe Edit…
- The Basic Facts for an Informed Purchase Decision & Steam Deck Verified! - 11 September 2024
We're less than one week away so our friends at Devolver Digital have put together this handy video to explain the basic facts about our game. ⏳ 8-10 hours main story playthrough 🔖 $29.99 digital price with comparable regional pricing 🤍 2 difficulty modes and additional difficulty assist options ✅ Steam Deck Verified! If you're excited for The Plucky Squire, Hail Gabenbeard in the comments!
- The Final Plucky Preview - 6 September 2024
Here's the final gameplay preview of The Plucky Squire! It only shows a small early part of the game and we still have many surprises in store. A Small Preview Our heroes have chosen to travel through Sonnet Swamps. But when they reach there, they find that they are ill-equipped to help the locals. Perhaps Jot can use his new found powers to find help in the other realm. It even looks like some of the book's critters have escaped there as well. He'll need to take on these challenges with courage, no matter how many times they may knock him down! There it is! The elven bow! But how can we convince Alwonyia to help us? Watch the whole preview to find out. The Plucky Squire's connection to Shrek? Our whole team is very busy getting everything ready for launch on September 17 but I have a few things to share from our co-founder, James Turner. Brazilian fans may have noticed that the narrato…
- The Plucky Squire: 11 Localizations and Voice Overs - 29 August 2024
Hey everyone, We're very happy to show you The Plucky Squire in all 11 localizations with full audio and their voice over actors! It was a big challenge to bring the game to each new language. In our game, words aren't just on the UI, they're gameplay objects that effect the world. We've done our best to ensure that each word puzzle makes sense in all 11 localizations, along with all the bonus possibilities when you throw unintended word combinations together. We also wanted to thank our brilliant voice actors and linguists who have helped bring our story to life in each of these versions. Voice actors: Português do Brasil - Mauro Ramos 日本語 - Kazutoshi Naba Español - Pablo Calvo 中文 - Wang Yibo Français - François Tavares 한국어 - Kim Jong Yup Español (LATAM) - Ricardo Alanis Pусский - Aleksandr Horlin 繁體中文 - Chen Youwen Deutsch - Carlos Lobo English - Philip Bretherton Localization Credits…
- Adorable and reality-bending action-puzzle game The Plucky Squire lets you make friends with a Magic: The Gathering card - 16 August 2024
I think if I discovered my entire life was just a story in a children's picture book, I'd probably have quite a serious breakdown. Jot, the eponymous hero of The Plucky Squire , seems unfazed by it all, however—even as he leaps from the pages of his book and discovers an entirely new 3D reality beyond his own... Read more.
- The Plucky Squire, one of 2024's coolest looking indies, is launching day one on PlayStation Plus - 15 August 2024
The Plucky Squire - one of the coolest looking indie games set to release this year - has finally got itself a release date. It's going to launch on September 17, but PlayStation Plus subscribers will be happy to learn that they'll be able to download it day-one. This was announced via the official PlayStation Twitter account , and was paired with a lovely little gameplay video showcasing the game. The game will be added to the PlayStation Plus games catalogue, so even if you decide to sign up a little later in the year The Plucky Squire should be there waiting for you. The Plucky Squire, for those who don't know, is looking especially rad in an already-stacked year of slick releases. It blends 2D and 3D gameplay together in an uber colourful drawing book style aesthetic that's damn pleasing to the eye. The developer, All Possible Futures, is releasing it as its first game with Devolver…
- We are launching The Plucky Squire on September 17! - 15 August 2024
The tale of The Plucky Squire will begin September 17, 2024! A message from us From the heights of Honey Peak to the shores of Boogie Beach, we can’t wait to share our debut game and the world of The Plucky Squire with you. It's been a long road to get here and it's hard to believe that we'll finally be launching in one month. But in spite of the hours, months and years that have gone into it, it has truly been a joy making this game. Our aim was to capture the childhood wonder of playing games. Games on screens, on tabletops and in the world of make-believe. We initially planned for the game to be about 3-5 hours long but as development progressed, it felt right to try and fit in more and more of those wondrous moments. So we've doubled that initial content and we expect you to take about 8-10 hours in a first playthrough! Early Prototypes As we approach launch, we've been looking back…
- The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek: Rocket Ride Gameplay - 17 July 2024
Return to the charming, messy desk in the latest Sneak Peek video showing off Jot's new adventure involving a jetpack! The Plucky Squire is launching later this year, and we can't wait to share more with you very soon!
