- Community Spotlight: Town Life - 9 July 2025
It’s hard to believe it’s already been over eight months since Lynked: Banner of the Spark launched into Early Access! Since then, we’ve released several patches, hosted seasonal events like Frostbyte and Beach Bums, and introduced major updates with Buddy Up! and 1.0! During that time, our community has grown into a truly cozy and welcoming space—full of players sharing advice on everything from combat to town-building. In many ways, Lynked has fulfilled our mission of blending genres and conventions into an experience we hope is accessible to all players—whether you're in it for the relaxing, cozy vibes or chasing a serious challenge. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Today, we're excited to highlight some of the amazing content players have shared in our Discord server during the “Share Your Look” and “Share Your Town” events. Thank you to everyone who sent in videos and screenshots—it's been a jo…
- Lynked Twitch Drops - Beach Bums Edition - 26 June 2025
Summer’s heating up in Lynked: Banner of the Spark—and so are the Twitch Drops! From exclusive scuba gear to limited-time Unibot styles, there’s no better time to dive in, tune in, and earn some loot.Watch your favorite Lynked streamers between June 26 and July 9 to unlock all-new, aquatic-themed cosmetics. Drops are split into two waves, so make sure to catch both before time runs out!🌊 WEEK ONE: June 26 – July 2Watch any participating Lynked streamer to unlock:15 Minutes: Scuba Tank (Backpack)20 Minutes: Fish Tank (Decor)30 Minutes: Treasure Map Livery + Anchor Wyre (Weapon Style)🕛 You have until July 2 at 11:59 PM PT to claim these!🐋 WEEK TWO: July 3 – July 9Watch to earn:1 Hour: Ship in a Bottle (Decor)2 Hours: Diving Helmet (Headgear)3 Hours: Orcabot + 10 Color Variants (Goodbot Style)4 Hours: Divemaster Wetsuit + 10 Color Variants (Outfit)🕛 Available until July 9 at 11:59 PM P…
- ☀️ Lynked Beach Bums Update Now Live! - 26 June 2025
The Lynked Beach Bums Update has arrived, and it’s packed with new challenges, fresh rewards, and a whole lot of beachside chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned member of the Banner of the Spark or just diving in, this update brings something for everyone looking for a little fun in the sun!🌴 Summer Updates 🎥 Dev Livestream 🎁 Twitch Drops🌴 Summer Content Has LandedChallenge Mode has leveled up with 6-Star and 7-Star tiers and a fresh new UI to help you track progress and rewards. Conquer these tougher missions to unlock rare cosmetics in the Banner of the Spark Shop. Summer features include:Seasonal weapons and cosmeticsNew summer-themed charactersSpecial missions (one-shot & replayable)Collectible beach currency you can spend in two new shopsA full suite of camp decorations to transform your biome into a vacation getawayTake on three new 5-Star expeditions—one per biome—and start earnin…
- Patch Notes: Beach Bums - 26 June 2025
The newest seasonal event in Lynked is here! Check out the patch notes below to learn all about this summer-themed update: WHAT’S NEW Challenge Mode All mission difficulties can now be increased by 2 additional threat levels (up to a maximum of 7, previously 5.) Rewards scale up and combat becomes more challenging as players raise the threat level. Threat Boosting is now available on all combat missions. Using the Skip function (available if the mission was previously completed with a friend) grants only the base level of rewards. New mission modifiers introduce unique and varied challenges. Spark Sanctum A new shop available in the Sparkhold after Chapter 6—access it by speaking to any of the four Banner of the Spark members. Purchase exclusive items including weapons, cosmetics, and decor. Gold variants of all Buddy weapons. Weapon Brands/Icons backpacks. New Bot Masks for all Unibots…
- Lynked Dev Stream: Beach Bums Update! - 25 June 2025
Hey, everyone! Our newest seasonal event—Beach Bums—is almost here! Join the team live on Twitch or Steam on June 26, 11 AM for a special developer stream where we’ll break down everything coming in the update! Join our Art Director, Eric Kozlowsky and Gameplay Designer, Sam Kushell for a sneak peek at some of the new summer-themed content coming to Lynked!Thanks again for your continued support—we hope to see you there!
- Coming Soon: Beach Bums Update! - 18 June 2025
Hey, everyone! We're excited to announce that our next seasonal event kicks off NEXT WEEK on June 26, 2025! 🐚✨Meet two quirky new characters: Grazza & DazzaUnlock new weapons: The Refresher (Blaster) and the Shade Shank (Spear)Collect a TON of new summer-themed decor items...and more! We'll share more details as we get closer to launch, but in the meantime, enjoy this small teaser!Thank you all for continuing to support Lynked and for sharing your feedback and bug-reports—you’re helping us make the game even better!
- Community Event: Share Your Look! - 16 June 2025
Hey, everyone! We’ve got a second community event coming your way—this one’s for the fashionistas out there!Share your favorite looks with the team for a chance to be featured in an upcoming dev blog highlighting our amazing community!HOW TO PARTICIPATEShare screenshots of 3+ of your favorite looks in the 🏠│community-share channel on our Discord ServerBonus points for creative outfit combinations—like a legally distinct™ celebrity or pop culture impersonation!Submit everything by June 25, 2025!Participate in both active community events (including the Share Your Town event) to earn a special Discord role! As always, thank you for your support! The team is currently working on a new Lynked update—keep your eyes peeled to our social channels and here on Steam for more details!
- Community Event: Share Your Town! - 13 June 2025
Hey, everyone! Since we launched Lynked 1.0 last month, we’ve been loving all the posts you’ve shared about your towns and progress in the game. So we’re making it official—with a fun community event! Share your town with us for a chance to be featured in our upcoming dev blog and more!HOW TO PARTICIPATEShare a guided tour recording OR a series of 5+ screenshots of your town in the 🏠│community-share channel in our Discord serverSubmit everything by June 25, 2025!That's it! As always, thank you for your continued support—see you in the game!
- World Premiere at Future Games Show ⚔️🤖🌍 - 7 June 2025
🔥 Big moment for us at Future Games Show! This trailer dives into the other side of Lynked: Banner of the Spark from the Wholesome Direct trailer that launched earlier today. In Lynked, you can fish and farm—but you can also fight. Rogue Combots are taking over, and it’s up to you (and your squad of scrappy Unibots) to push back. You’ll wield the Wyre, an eclectic collection of weapons, and take on some seriously intense encounters as the story unfolds.It’s not just about cozy vibes—it’s about protecting them.⚔️🤖 Check out the trailer, let us know what you think, and get ready to join the resistance.
- 🎥 Our brand-new trailer just dropped in Wholesome Direct! 🌱 - 7 June 2025
In Lynked: Banner of the Spark, the world may need saving, but that can wait until after you’ve tended your garden, chatted with your adorable Unibot neighbors, and collected a few curious Bitibots.Lynked is a cozy, action RPG where you can fish by moonlight, grow your own crops, and build bonds with a cast of charming robot characters.Take a peek at the trailer and get your first look at the warmth and wonder waiting in Banner of the Spark.We’ll see you in town!⚡🤖
- Hotfixes (6/5) - 5 June 2025
Hi everyone! Today we’re releasing a new hotfix patch that addresses many of the issues identified in the 1.0 build. Check out the full details below:Highest Priority FixesSave Game Issues & Progression Reset Improved save conflict and reconciliation screens. Fixed a bug where cleaning and relaunching save files could trigger unintended reconciliation prompts. Swapping between Steam accounts on the same machine no longer resets player progression. Content Unlock Fixed an issue where the Voidspyre Skill Check expedition unlocked prematurely after Chapter 2. Cosmetics Resolved a bug preventing side content cosmetic rewards (Smithy, Chip, Mason, etc.) from appearing in the player’s inventory. Note: While this issue has been resolved, affected rewards may not have been granted retroactively. We're still investigating and appreciate your patience.Progression Blockers Fixed a bug where comple…
- Hotfixes (05/26) - 26 May 2025
Hi, everyone! We've released a small patch to address some of the issues that have surfaced with the 1.0 launch update. Please check below for more details: Fixed an issue where the game could crash when loading global options. Fixed an issue where certain achievements were not unlocking as intended. Thank you for your patience and support! As always, please continue to share your feedback and report any issues you've encountered. Submitting bugs via our Player Support page or the #bug-submit channel in our Discord channel help the team tremendously. Have a great week!
- Patch Notes: 1.0 Launch - 22 May 2025
Lynked's Early Access is coming to an end, with the game officially launching into 1.0 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S! Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our development journey so far—check out the patch notes below for a full breakdown of what’s included in this update:WHAT'S NEWNow on Consoles: In addition to PC (Steam), Lynked is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.Complete Story: Chapters 5-9 of the main campaign are now available! Discover the fate of the lost Banner of the Spark leader: Brymm and face the ultimate threat behind the Combot Network.New Side Content: Take on special challenges from each member of the Banner of the Spark, unlock unique cosmetics, and earn your place among the ranks of this elite group.New Region: Ascend the Voidspyre—an ever-shifting tower deep in Combot territory. Take on terrifying new enemies and thrilling boss b…
- Lynked: Banner of the Spark Launches Today - 22 May 2025
Lynked: Banner of the Spark is an action-RPG where hack-and-slash combat meets heartfelt community rebuilding. Whether you’re slicing through waves of corrupted Combots or rebuilding a town of friendly Unibots, your every move helps restore a broken world. Starting today, Lynked 1.0 is officially live and on sale for 20% off starting today through 5/28. After a powerful early access journey, the full version is here, and it’s packed with new missions, new content, and new possibilities based on how you want to play! What Is Lynked: Banner of the Spark? At its core, Lynked is a genre-blending game that weaves together the intensity of fast-paced action combat with cozy town building. Think chaotic sword-swinging meets futuristic farmstead, all wrapped in a story of hope, connection, and rebuilding alongside some helpful and handy robots. Every mission strengthens your bond with the world…
- Lynked Dev Stream: 1.0 Launch Celebration! - 21 May 2025
Hey, everyone! The Lynked Early Access period is finally coming to an end, with the game releasing into 1.0 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X TOMORROW, May 22, 10 AM PT! :blue_heart::sparkles: To celebrate the launch, the FuzzyBot team will be going live on Steam and Twitch on the same day, May 22, at 11 AM PT! ➤ We're also streaming simultaneously on Twitch! Join our Art Director, Eric Kozlowsky; Gameplay Designer, Sam Kushell; and Audio Designer, Kate Jacobs, for a sneak peek at some of the new content coming in 1.0! Thanks again for your continued support—we hope to see you there!
- Lynked: Banner of the Spark (PlayStation 5) Review - 21 May 2025
I’ll be honest, I almost forgot about Lynked: Banner of the Spark after I previewed it last October. I really don’t mean that as a criticism, it’s kind of like when you put on a really nice pair of socks and they’re so warm and comfy that you forget they’re there. I would go so far as to say it did everything so well during the preview demo that a part of me honestly thought it had been released. So it was genuinely nice to dive back into Lynked: Banner of the Spark this time with a somewhat renewed perspective. Like I mentioned in my Empyreal review , I’ve been revisiting the 2006 Dreamcast/Gamecube classic Phantasy Star Online: Chapters I & II, and it’s been causing me to re-evaluate how ARPGs approach their design, so I was curious if it would change my initial thoughts on Lynked: Banner of the Spark . Thankfully, everything I remember from the game holds up pretty well, and the game…
- Claim Your Founder's Reward Today - Available Until May 21st! - 14 May 2025
Hey there, humans! As a "thank you" to all our Early Access community members, we've added two limited-time exclusive items to your arsenal. This Founder's Reward includes: Gold Goodbot (Best Bot) Gold Buddy Mask (To maximize stunning Combots with //fashion//) "Oooh, shiny! What do I need to do to get my Founder's Reward?" It's easy! Just be sure to complete the in-game tutorial and arrive in your town before May 21st, 2025. "Amazing! When am I going to receive my blindingly bright new goodies?" Everyone who has logged in and reached their town after completing the tutorial for Lynked before May 21st, 2025 will automatically see the items appear in your inventory on May 22nd. And, of course, we're going to need to see pictures of all the gold-plated Buddy Masks taking down those combots - be sure to share over in Discord!
- 1.0 Roadmap Sneak Peek - 24 April 2025
🧪🚀 Hold onto your bitibots, because even more sparks will be flying come May 22nd to celebrate our release on Xbox and Playstation! Lynked: Banner of the Spark will be launching into 1.0 with a lab full of explosive new features: Releasing on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 – Yep, consoles! Confirmed! Brand New Biome: The Voidspyre Chapters 5-6 – 18 New Grunts, 3 New Bosses, New Traps, New Weapons 5 New Skins, 12 New Missions, 5 New Fish, New Weapon Core, "Sludge". Story Chapters 7–9 – 18 New Missions, 2 New Bosses, 25 New Weapon Mods. Banner of the Spark Storyline – 10 New MIssions, New Cosmetics. Plus, uncover the fate of Brymm, the legendary Unibot who led the titular Banner of the Spark. New Difficulty Modes: Story & Cozy – Whether you’re here for the chill vibes or epic battles, we’ve got you. Story Mode will reduce damage by 20%, while Cozy Mode will reduce damage by 50%. Fresh Combots…
- Lynked: Banner of the Spark Galaxies Showcase Trailer and Sale - 17 April 2025
Hello there, humans! Today Lynked: Banner of the Spark partnered up with the Galaxies Showcase to premiere our brand-new trailer! Being part of this event has us over the moon—but the celebration doesn't stop there. 🚨 Lynked is 20% off on Steam now through April 22! 🚨 At its heart, Lynked is all about togetherness—what you can achieve when you team up with friends (or a particularly helpful robot). Whether you’re playing solo or in co-op, there’s always a trusty buddy to fight alongside you or welcome you home between missions. Dive deeper into the heart of Lynked to... ⚔️ Battle enemies 🏡 Build your town 🤖 Befriend adorable bot companions Wanna hang out with other players and hear from the rest of our team? Join our community Discord and keep an eye out—there’s more exciting news just around the corner as we navigate our final months of early access. Oh— and one more thing to remem…
- Community Challenge: Lynked Cook-a-thon - 1 April 2025
LYNKED COOK-A-THON! Hey, everyone! To celebrate the launch of Buddy Up!, we're starting a new community event challenging YOU to cook all of Chef's available Recipes! HOW TO PARTICIPATE Step One: Unlock and cook 70/80 of Chef's Recipes! Note: The following recipes require materials not currently available in the game: TV Dinner, Shock-shouka, Seafood Tower, Screen Saver Shake, Power de Queijo, Giga Sours, Fried PC, Comparison Pie, Coffee Cake, and Tom Kha Giga. These are not required to complete this community challenge. Step Two: Join the Lynked Discord server, then share a screenshot (or recording) of your completed Recipes in the 🥐│cook-a-thon channel! You can access the Recipes tab by opening the BuddyOS (clicking "Tab" on the keyboard or the "Options/Select" button on the controller.) Step Three: Share an additional screenshot showing your two favorite Battle Companions! Bonus (O…
