Development Update – Preparing for Endix November 2026

Hello everyone!

Over the past few months we've been hard at work preparing for our biggest Endix yet. Some of the changes below are already implemented, while others are currently in development and will be ready before the November event.

As always, many of these improvements come directly from your feedback. Keep it coming!

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Server Optimization

Following the last event, server performance became our highest priority. We've spent the past months optimizing the backend and, thanks to our community, we've hosted and will continue to host several stress-testing sessions to identify potential bottlenecks before launch.

While no online event is ever completely predictable, we're much more confident heading into November.

Build Optimization

We've optimized the overall build to improve performance across a wider range of hardware.

We will have smoother gameplay, fewer loading issues and fewer cases of missing textures or videos.

Collision Improvements

As part of the optimization process, we revisited collisions across the entire expo.

We've fixed a huge number of issues, although experience tells us our visitors will probably still find new ways to escape the map.

If (or to be accurate when) you do... let us know.

Settings & Menu Improvements

We've made several quality-of-life improvements to the settings menu, including:

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Resolution scale improvements
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Windowed Mode support for streamers
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Launching with the Medium graphics preset instead of Epic by default
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Overall, the settings experience should feel much smoother and more intuitive.

Key Distribution Improvements

One of the most common pieces of feedback from the previous event was the key distribution system.

Previously, visitors had to wait through the cooldown (for security reasons) only to discover that a game had already run out of keys. We understand that most of negative feedback came from that and we apologise. A feature aiming to be the cherry on top became a reason why some visitors were pretty frustrated.

Now you'll be able to immediately see whether keys are still available before entering the queue. Please though ensure that you are having fun in Endix no matter what key you may or may not get.

Press Kit Support

Many journalists and content creators requested easier access to press assets.

Exhibitors can now add a direct Press Kit link to their booth, allowing media, creators and game scouts to quickly access screenshots, trailers and other materials for coverage.

Cozy Area

Following the success of Theatrum Obscurum, our dedicated horror showcase, we've created a new Cozy Area for… cozy games.

We're looking forward to seeing how visitors respond and will continue evaluating whether additional genre-specific areas make sense for future editions.

UX/UI Improvements

We've continued polishing the overall user experience with numerous interface and navigation improvements throughout the expo.

Many of these are small changes individually, but together they create a much smoother experience.

In Progress

Creator, Press & Exhibitor Networking Sessions

We're introducing dedicated networking sessions designed specifically for creators, press and exhibitors.

These private spaces will make it easier to connect with the right people and encourage more meaningful conversations throughout the event.

New Booths, T-shirts & Easter Eggs

A new Endix edition wouldn't feel complete without new content.

Expect new booths, new t-shirts and, of course, a few new easter eggs waiting to be discovered.

Partial Controller Support

Accessibility continues to be important for us.

We're currently working on controller support for the majority of Endix's core functionality, making the expo easier to experience without relying entirely on keyboard and mouse.

Party System Improvements

Some visitors experienced issues with the Party System and Friends functionality during previous events.

We've identified the underlying problems and are working on improving the overall reliability before November.

Maze Challenge Update

By now... many of you know the Maze Challenge almost by heart.

That won't be the case for much longer.

Climb Trial Update

The Climb Trial is also receiving some attention.

We'll keep the details secret for now, but returning players should expect a few surprises.

See You in November!

There's still plenty more to reveal before the event, and we'll continue sharing development updates as we get closer to launch.

As always, thank you for all the bug reports, suggestions and feedback. Endix has become what it is because of its community, and every event helps us make the next one even better.

See you this November! 🎮

TL;DR (for the impatient ones)

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Faster servers
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Better performance
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Better menus
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Better key system
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Press Kit support
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Cozy Area
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Lots of UX