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''This is an article about the DLC. For the story quest of the DLC, see [[Pier of the Unknown (quest)]].''
 
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'''Pier of the Unknown''' is a [[DLC]] for ''[[Cassette Beasts]]''. It was released on October 4th, 2023.<ref name="steam-pier-of-the-unknown-release-date-announcement" />
 
'''Pier of the Unknown''' is a [[DLC]] for ''[[Cassette Beasts]]''. It was released on October 4th, 2023.<ref name="steam-pier-of-the-unknown-release-date-announcement" />
  
 
== Pre-Release ==
 
== Pre-Release ==
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[[File:Pier of the Unknown First Trailer.png|right|thumb|200px|Screenshot of the first trailer for Pier of the Unknown]]
 
Pier of the Unknown was first announced during the Cassette Beasts Showcase on June 28th, 2023. The showcase featured a short trailer for the DLC which revealed the name of [[Brightside Pier]] and the silhouette of [[Gwen]].<ref name="june-28-2023-showcase" />
 
Pier of the Unknown was first announced during the Cassette Beasts Showcase on June 28th, 2023. The showcase featured a short trailer for the DLC which revealed the name of [[Brightside Pier]] and the silhouette of [[Gwen]].<ref name="june-28-2023-showcase" />
  
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The second trailer for Pier of the Unknown was released on September 12th, 2023 alongside a post on the ''Cassette Beasts'' Steam page. The trailer showed some gameplay in [[Brightside Pier]], showed concept art for [[Gwen]], [[Charlequin‎]], and [[Littlered]], and announced that the DLC would be released on October 4th, 2023.<ref name="pier-of-the-unknown-second-trailer" /> The post additionally mentioned that the DLC will add 12 new [[monsters]] that will only be found in Brightside Pier as well as 5 new character costume options.<ref name="steam-pier-of-the-unknown-release-date-announcement" />
 
The second trailer for Pier of the Unknown was released on September 12th, 2023 alongside a post on the ''Cassette Beasts'' Steam page. The trailer showed some gameplay in [[Brightside Pier]], showed concept art for [[Gwen]], [[Charlequin‎]], and [[Littlered]], and announced that the DLC would be released on October 4th, 2023.<ref name="pier-of-the-unknown-second-trailer" /> The post additionally mentioned that the DLC will add 12 new [[monsters]] that will only be found in Brightside Pier as well as 5 new character costume options.<ref name="steam-pier-of-the-unknown-release-date-announcement" />
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A stream of [[Jay Baylis]] and a staff member of Raw Fury playing through some of the early events of Pier of the Unknown was added to the Steam page for Pier of the Unknown.
  
 
== Unlocking ==
 
== Unlocking ==
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To access to DLC, speak to [[Clémence]] following the first meeting with the [[Aleph|Triangle Man]] (after beating four [[Archangel|Archangels]]).<ref name="unlock-requirements" /> From there, a rowboat will appear in [[Harbourtown Beach]] to take you to the titular Pier.
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To access to DLC, speak to [[Clémence]] following the first proper meeting with the [[Aleph|Triangle Man]] (after beating four [[Archangel|Archangels]], not counting [[Shining Kuneko]]).<ref name="unlock-requirements" /> From there, a row boat will appear in [[Harbourtown Beach]] to take you to the titular Pier.
  
 
== Story ==
 
== Story ==
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Following your first encounter with Aleph, Clémence informs you of a strange sighting of a rowboat coming onto New Habourtown's shore.<ref name="clemence" /> Investigating it takes you and your partner to [[Brightside Pier]], a run down amusement park run by a clown named [[Gwen]].<ref name="gwen-ringmistress" /> She explains that the park's three [[Infernal Engine|infernal engines]] have run amok and tasks the you the deactivate them.<ref name="gwen-infernal-engine-request-1" /><ref name="gwen-infernal-engine-request-2" />
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{{#spoiler:Going through each of pier's the three attractions; The Witch House, Funworld, and Cosmic Zone, you discover that the "engines" are in fact [[Archangel|Archangels]], though Gwen seems to have no clue what "Archangel" means.
 
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After successfully defeating all of them, talking with Gwen again reveals herself to be the Archangel "Gwenivar", having been apart of the Red King's court before splitting off, and the Infernal Engines were made from humans she lured into her pier so she could have more "friends". When the you tell her to stop experimenting on humans, she reveals her true form and fights you. After defeating her, she relents in trying to make more Archangels, but asks you and your partner visit the pier from time to time. It ends with Gwen reaffirming her love for humans, stating no matter the world, mankind will always create [[monsters]].}}
 
  
 
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"Thank you for purchasing Pier of the Unknown!<br/><br/>A new story quest can now be accessed by speaking to Clémence after you have had your first proper meeting with the Triangle Man." - Intro note on title screen after installing Pier of the Unknown
 
"Thank you for purchasing Pier of the Unknown!<br/><br/>A new story quest can now be accessed by speaking to Clémence after you have had your first proper meeting with the Triangle Man." - Intro note on title screen after installing Pier of the Unknown
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"A patron of this fine establishment told me of a peculiar sighting they saw earlier. An abandoned rowing boat, sailing itself to shore not too long ago. Sounds strange, no? I thought that you would like to hear about it, given that you and your friends adore discussing strange occurences right here in my café!" - Clémence
 
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"I am Gwen, humble host and ringmistress of Brightside Pier!" - Gwen
 
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"The pier's three main attractions are each powered by rusty old machines that keep them running day and night. Something has happened to these infernal engines, and now their instability threatens the safety of the entire pier. This happened on my watch - and because of the nasty blighters that have since moved in, I am unable to fix them myself. I sent out the boat to your island in hopes that someone would come and help me resolve my slight predicament." - Gwen
 
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"What do you think? Do you think you'd be able to give these infernal engines a good ol' wallop to make them work again?" - Gwen
 
 
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[[Category:DLC]]

Latest revision as of 18:39, 21 March 2024

This is an article about the DLC. For the story quest of the DLC, see Pier of the Unknown (quest).

Pier of the Unknown header.jpg

Pier of the Unknown is a DLC for Cassette Beasts. It was released on October 4th, 2023.[1]

Pre-Release

Screenshot of the first trailer for Pier of the Unknown

Pier of the Unknown was first announced during the Cassette Beasts Showcase on June 28th, 2023. The showcase featured a short trailer for the DLC which revealed the name of Brightside Pier and the silhouette of Gwen.[2]

A short teaser for Pier of the Unknown was shown during the Monster Taming Direct streamed on September 4th, 2023. It showed off the silhouette Charlequin‎.[3]

The second trailer for Pier of the Unknown was released on September 12th, 2023 alongside a post on the Cassette Beasts Steam page. The trailer showed some gameplay in Brightside Pier, showed concept art for Gwen, Charlequin‎, and Littlered, and announced that the DLC would be released on October 4th, 2023.[4] The post additionally mentioned that the DLC will add 12 new monsters that will only be found in Brightside Pier as well as 5 new character costume options.[1]

A stream of Jay Baylis and a staff member of Raw Fury playing through some of the early events of Pier of the Unknown was added to the Steam page for Pier of the Unknown.

Unlocking

To access to DLC, speak to Clémence following the first proper meeting with the Triangle Man (after beating four Archangels, not counting Shining Kuneko).[5] From there, a row boat will appear in Harbourtown Beach to take you to the titular Pier.

Story

Main article: Pier of the Unknown (quest)

Monsters added

In Other Languages

Chinese (Simplified) 未知码头
French La jetée de l'inconnu
German Pier des Unbekannten
Italian Molo dell'Ignoto
Japanese 知られざるふとう
Korean 미지의 부두
Portuguese Cais do Desconhecido
Spanish (Spain) Embarcadero de lo Desconocido
Spanish (Latin America) Embarcadero de lo Desconocido

External Links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bytten Studio (September 12, 2023). "Pier of the Unknown, Coming Oct 4th!". Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1321440/view/3694695704131814032?l=english. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  2. ↑ Raw Fury (June 28, 2023). "The Cassette Beasts Showcase – News, Updates and Developer Interview". YouTube. https://youtu.be/QOMkvnoCCe0?si=-sOqfozYB130VlK-. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ Gym Leader Ed (September 4, 2023). "Monster Taming Direct". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgSRTnnlqEk. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  4. ↑ Raw Fury (September 12, 2023). "Cassette Beasts". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq7NeWB1Vzc. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Thank you for purchasing Pier of the Unknown!

    A new story quest can now be accessed by speaking to Clémence after you have had your first proper meeting with the Triangle Man." - Intro note on title screen after installing Pier of the Unknown
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