Fixed a crash related to Windows 11

HandyGames is thrilled to announce the first-ever AI-powered HandyGames Showcase 2024, which will be part of the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2024. The event will kick off on August 2nd, 2024, at 8:45 PM CEST. Gaming enthusiasts can tune in to watch the full showcase on the THQ Nordic Showcase Page[showcase.thqnordic.com], YouTube, and Twitch[www.twitch.tv], or view the HandyGames Showcase separately on the official HandyGames YouTube channel. Prepare for a showcase crafted with the precision of an AI-driven algorithm versus the creativity of a caffeinated game dev.

Join us as we reveal more about our exciting titles and celebrate the creativity and innovation in gaming. We have programmed our AI to ensure it's an unforgettable experience. So, sit back, relax, and let our artificial intelligence entertain you like never before.

Stay tuned for more updates and be prepared to welcome our new AI Overlords!

It is with great honor that we would like to announce that Endling – Extinction is Forever has won the awards for "Most Significant Impact" and "Game of the Year" at this year's Games for Change Awards. This event celebrates the people, projects, and organizations that have set out to make a meaningful difference. This year marked not only the 20th anniversary of Games for Change but today is also the first anniversary of Endling's release, making these awards the best birthday present we could have imagined.

Yes, it's been one year already since Endling – Extinction is Forever was first released, and what a year it has been. More than the many accolades bestowed upon our game, the genuine responses by the players who were moved by the heart-wrenching tale of our mother fox and her cubs made it all worthwhile. Knowing that we were able to touch the hearts and minds of people is the most significant award of all.

Bringing awareness to a dire situation through a different perspective, not by lecturing, is where the true success of Endling lies. No words were required to convey the message, only emotions we all share in the face of a possible future. As long as we can feel empathy for the struggles of the world around us, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.

We are thrilled to announce that Endling - Extinction is Forever has won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Game Beyond Entertainment at the 2023 BAFTA Games Awards. The game, developed by Herobeat Studios and published by HandyGames, was recognized for its compelling narrative and thought-provoking exploration of environmental issues.

"We are honored to receive this recognition from BAFTA for Endling," said Christopher Kassulke, CEO of HandyGames. "We believe that games have the power to explore important issues and inspire players to make a positive impact in the world. We hope that Endling encourages players to think critically about humanity's impact on the environment and the importance of protecting the natural world for future generations."

The BAFTA Games Awards celebrate the very best games of the past year and the people who made them, showcasing a wide range of storytelling and creative excellence. The Game Beyond Entertainment category recognizes games that go beyond pure entertainment and explore important themes and issues.

We are only one month into 2023 and ENDLING has already received multiple awards.

The 13 nominations ENDLING had the Premios DeVuego 2022[www.devuego.es] are impressive by itself. But we feel especially honored that it won awards in the following categories:

• Best Absolute Game
  
• Best Music
  
• Best Sound
  
• Best Design
  
• Best Production

As the video game pioneer, ENDLING also is the very first video game to ever receive Ciutat de Barcelona Audiovisual and Digital Culture Award[www.barcelona.cat]. The jury described the game as “the success of placing climate change, environmentalism and even care at the center of the narrative and thus incorporating them into the world of video games” and as an “outstanding example of the maturity of video game creation in Barcelona with international recognition”.

Last but not least, ENDLING is amongst the finalists of the GDCA 2023 for the Social Impact Award.
We are proud of everyone involved with this project and want to thank everyone of you for all the support!

It's still January and #Endling has been nominated four times at the NAVGTR Awards[navgtr.org] (The National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers):

• Outstanding Art Direction, Contemporary
  
• Outstanding Game, Special Class
  
• Outstanding Original Dramatic Score, New IP
  
• Outstanding Game of the Year

Two nominations at the Pégases 2023 Awards[soumission-pegases.academiejeuvideo.org] (Académie des Arts et Techniques du Jeu Vidéo):

• Best International Game
  
• Best International Indie Game

And it's also nominated as Best Indie Game by Indie Pearls[indiepearlsawards.com]

What a start to the year! Keep it up 2023 and a big Thank You to everyone involved!

It's that time of year! The Steam Awards are just around the corner, and it's up to you, the players, to nominate your favorite games of 2022. From all your excellent feedback, we know that you enjoyed Endling – Extinction is Forever, and we definitely saw one or two tiny tears that were shed over the gutwrenching journey portrayed in the game. So if you consider nominating Endling for a Steam Award, we'd be very humbled and suggest the category "Outstanding Story-Rich Game."

Thank you so much for your continued support from everyone at HandyGames and Herobeat Studios.

Hello friends,

I'd say we're speechless, but here I am writing this message. Endling – Extinction is Forever being nominated for The Game Awards has been a very exciting surprise, though, and we could not be prouder for it to be considered among such truly outstanding Games for Impact!

You can go and vote for Endling[thegameawards.com] – Extinction is Forever and, of course, a ton of other prestigious projects and people across 31 different categories already if you feel like supporting us at HandyGames and, more importantly, the talented and dedicated team at Herobeat Studios. It would mean the world to us, but either way, being nominated at all is so much more than we could have hoped for. So once again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for playing Endling – Extinction is Forever!

[thegameawards.com]Have a fantastic day!
Consti (Community Manager)

- Improved signposting by adding some tutorials and hints
- Corrected some minor localization and other text errors
- Ironed out UI information given to the player
- Fixed softlocks related to jumping in or out of bushes
- Several other bug fixes