New Blood’s Fan Hotline: Over 1000 Voicemails, From Game Ideas to Chai Orders!

Ever wonder if game developers actually listen to their fans? Well, the folks at New Blood Interactive are taking “listening” to a whole new level! This indie powerhouse, known for gems like Dusk, Ultrakill, and Gloomwood, set up a fan hotline on April 1st, and guess what? It wasn’t just an April Fool’s prank!

A month later, their old-school tip line is still buzzing with activity, proving that when a studio genuinely connects with its community, magic happens. New Blood recently revealed they’ve already sifted through over a thousand voicemails from dedicated gamers. And these aren’t just your average suggestions; we’re talking about a wild mix of everything!

The voicemails cover the entire spectrum: genuine questions about their upcoming titles, heartfelt words of encouragement, hilarious requests for food deliveries (we’re talking actual chai orders, people!), and even concerns about the studio’s refrigerator status. Talk about a personal touch! One particularly amusing message suggested New Blood create a game where players fight bugs, because apparently, that’s “all the rage these days.” We wouldn’t mind seeing that, honestly!

This kind of direct, unfiltered feedback is gold for a studio like New Blood, who always have several exciting projects cooking. Games like Ultrakill, Fallen Aces, and Gloomwood are still evolving beautifully in early access, getting refined with every update. For instance, Ultrakill’s recent ‘Layer of Fraud’ update is a visual spectacle, praised for its mind-bending illusions and impossible-in-real-life 3D layout tricks that truly push the boundaries of virtual design.

And there’s more on the horizon! Fans of Blood West can look forward to a new roguelike DLC called Scavengers, which is set to launch on June 3rd. It just goes to show that when developers open up and truly engage with their community, not only do they get some fantastic ideas, but they also build an incredible bond that makes the gaming journey even more special. So, next time you have a crazy game idea, maybe New Blood’s hotline is the place to drop it!