Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!
PAX West 2022
Arcadian Atlas will be playable at PAX West! Stop by the Serenity Forge booth (757) to check out our demo. If you can’t make it to PAX, we’ve got you covered! In this month’s update we will break down the demo and its features.
The demo includes two battles, the first of which takes place at Waite Ruins (pictured above). Vashti, Desmond, and Eda have a brief run in with Fennic before Poncho joins their team and they find themselves fighting off a group of Warmancer thugs. Test your strategic skills as you select your units and enter combat with both melee and ranged tactics!
Outside of battle, you can visit town to recruit new units and build out your party. You can also upgrade your units or buy stronger equipment to unlock their full potential on the battlefield.
The second battle occurs in the town of Amblemere. Vashti, Desmond, Eda, Poncho, and Annalise once again encounter Fennic. This time he has run into Lucretian soldiers who would like to forcibly conscript him into their army (pictured above). Once your party has dispatched the Lucretian soldiers, you are faced with a major decision that will shape the game’s story.
As one final bonus, we will have an exclusive goodie available for those that will be attending PAX West. If you fill out a short feedback form after completing the demo, you will receive a PAX-exclusive Arcadian Atlas sticker featuring Poncho & Lefty! (pictured below)
We look forward to seeing the feedback from those of you who will play our demo at PAX West, as it will be crucial in these final stages of development. Stay tuned for more monthly updates as we continue to approach our Summer 2023 release. Next month we will be taking a deeper look at the advanced classes in Arcadian Atlas!
Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!
Darmouthe Bridge
Once a main thoroughfare for Dantalion troops against foreign invaders, those wars have been long forgotten alongside Darmouthe Bridge. Overgrown and barely traveled except by brigands and mages fleeing persecution, the bridge is now a haunt as much as the fortresses it once connected.
But when Lucretia's rising army begins searching for new places to recruit, those fortresses just might gain new uses - and Darmouthe Bridge may hear the clatter of swords and shields once more.
Included in the below screenshot of a battle on Darmouthe Bridge is a sneak peek at water traversal. Adding an entirely new dimension to the battlefield, water traversal allows you to expand your strategy and engage enemies from unique angles.
Story Cutscenes
As we mentioned in the June Update, we are nearing completion of the story cutscenes. Featuring over 1000 custom character animations, the drama and humor facing Arcadia is brimming with life. We have added hundreds of additional VFX to flesh out the intricate story of political turmoil and arcane forces. Dynamically scripted music has also been added to cutscenes, perfectly synced with dramatic or humorous story moments to enhance the atmosphere and strong character motifs. Arcadian Atlas takes place across a great variety of environments and locations, including snow-laden fields, busy taverns, weathered bridges, desert encampments, and secluded monasteries (some of which can be seen in the below screenshots).
We can't wait to show off more Arcadian Atlas content in August! Stay tuned for more on our socials!
Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!
New Gameplay Trailer
ICYMI: Earlier this month we revealed a brand new gameplay trailer for Arcadian Atlas! Get a better look at the game’s mechanics, characters, and story (and Poncho!) in our latest sneak preview. We also announced the release window for Arcadian Atlas: Summer 2023! While it's a slight delay, it's allowed our team time to deliver one of the biggest fan requests below! We thank our passionate community for their love, support, and feedback throughout the development process and look forward to sharing even more about the game as we near release.
War has begun. To save Arcadia will require perfect strategy, the latest gear, and friends at your side. The time to gather your perfect team is now. The Atlas is about to awaken.
Mouse Control
You've spoken, and we've listened! The Twin Otter team has spent the last two months lovingly crafting FULL MOUSE CONTROL on Arcadian Atlas. Behold the mouse-y goodness throughout cutscenes, the overworld, battles, and while managing all your troops for the first time ever. Mouse is now fully supported (and our new favorite way to play!) across the entire game, so now you can experience the deep tactical battles, riveting story, and lovable characters of Arcadian Atlas from the comfort of your gaming chair!
We're insanely excited as the story cutscenes near completion, with all your favorites like Poncho, Lucretia, Fennic, and of course Vashti getting hundreds of custom animations to bring them to life! Advanced Class Skill implementation is nearly complete, along with some strategically crazy abilities mixing up the battlefield and laying deadly traps. We're nearing the time when Arcadian Atlas is finally in everyone's hands!
We can't wait to show off more as we enter July! Stay tuned for more on our socials!
Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!
Sub-Class Spotlight: The Hunter
Today, we're sharing a very first look into one of the sub-classes of Arcadian Atlas: The Hunter! Master the art of stealth, lay traps on the battlefield, and rain arrows on your enemies!
The Hunter knows that man’s greatest foe is one that strikes from above, catching them unawares. With their Death From Above tree, the Hunter and their Animal Companion rain deadly strikes from the skies, while the Guerrilla Tactics tree turns the battlefield into a minefield, laying traps and making foes regret ever stepping foot into Hunter territory.
The Hunter sticks to the shadows, preferring Guerilla Tactics over direct conflict. Use Reconnaissance to gain a better vantage of the battlefield before laying any manner of elemental trap on the battlefield. Let loose your arrows to rain death from above with Comet Shot, striking up to three enemies at once. Maximize pain at nerve centers in order to increase Critical Damage, allowing for fatal blows. Equip a bow or crossbow for varying levels of damage and strike fear in the hearts of your opponents from the shadows.
Lundum Hills
Not all is right with the world, and less so in recent memory. Crazed soldiers often return home and speak of ghastly creatures yet unheard of in Arcadia. Beasts of incredible power, the dead rising from their graves, terrible monstrosities in the skies. Dire tales of this land spread on hushed whispers, sowing fear and skepticism among all whose ears they reach.
They're too ridiculous to be believed, and yet, curiosity surrounding the mystery of this place enchants brave adventurers and meek souls alike.
Lundum Hills has a dark story all its own to tell, and as the rain gently falls on what remains of a grisly battle, Vashti and Desmond will learn that some stories have a grain of truth in them.
Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!
Sub-Class Spotlight: The Ronin Today, we're sharing a very first look into one of the sub-classes of Arcadian Atlas: The Ronin! Honor past warriors, channel their rage, and unleash the strength of their spirits upon your enemies!
The Ronin is wholly aligned with honorable warriors of the past, harnessing their spirits in the Wandering Soul tree to bestow healing on allies and cripple foes while channeling the unrelenting rage of their time on the battlefield in their Battle Trance tree, losing all control for huge bonuses to ATK, Criticals, and self-preservation.
The Ronin specializes in healing and combat, making it an excellent choice for players that are seeking a well-balanced class. Use the Blade Blossom attack to restore health by calling upon regenerative cherry blossoms to cover the field of battle. Summon malevolent spirits to deal damage from a distance and avoid frontal conflict. Get up close and personal: enter a Battle Trance to focus untold rage and cut down enemies with your katana or magic swords. Become an honorable master of the battlefield as the Ronin.
Putrid Fields
Not all of Arcadia's three countries were blessed with fertile fields. The southern tip of Lethe Island is said to have been stripped bare by dark magics, an ancient site of terraforming arts gone terribly wrong - it now bubbles over with noxious fumes and puddles of poison, filling the air with an acrid scent so powerful the lungs themselves boil.
Few survive a trek through Putrid Fields long enough to share the tale, perhaps why Lethe has become a favorite prison for the same dark magics that created it.
Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!
Sub-Class Spotlight: The Sorcerer
Today, we're sharing a very first look into one of the sub-classes of Arcadian Atlas: The Sorcerer! Expect the unexpected. To be the ruler of true chaos.
The Sorcerer is an agent of chaos, taking the practice of magic to dangerous extremes and reveling in the frontlines of war and all the unpredictability that entails. Those specialized in the Wild Magic branch care nothing for their own safety, pulsing with energy so unhinged it withers their foes while risking their own lives. A Sorcerer trained in the Touch of Death branch enjoys seeing the life drain from their enemies up-close, laying on hands infused with such concussive magic it obliterates them and leaves those alive utterly debilitated.
This class is perfect for players who like to dabble in chaos. Their ability to touch death and handle wild magic makes them a great choice for those who like to get up close and personal with their foes, or channel their magic from a further distance.
Ryder Lighthouse
On the furthest edge of Tropis, where the rocky crags meet the sea, countless sailors of old met a grisly fate within the fog surrounding Lethe Island - their ships torn to ribbons and dashed against cliff sides along the coast.
King Tirgan, very early in his reign, commissioned one of Dantalion's most capable architects to construct Ryder Lighthouse, a modern marvel still actively guiding ships from harbor to horizons over the expansive sea. Perched atop one of Tropis' most unforgiving cliff sides, this lighthouse was never intended to have tactical value amidst the war ravaged continent, and yet Vashti will find herself taking refuge amidst its light in the course of our story. What she'll least expect is the person she'll be hiding from.
We promised that we would have some cool stuff to show after the Holidays and we are here to deliver! To start this year off with a bang we will be showing off some new skin options and showcasing a fan favorite class, so let’s get this party started!
Class Spotlight: Druid
An embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury, Druids harness the power of nature to create powerful spells. The Druid has become so enmeshed with the natural elements only dreamt of in their Warmancer days that they’re able to create phenomena from nothing. Proficient in Ice, Lightning, and Fire they use these elements to deal damage across the land hitting any enemy unfortunate enough to be in it its path. Druids also have a knack to not only use the elements to create damage but also utilize the earth to create traps.
While the Druid uses nature to conjure some of the most powerful spells, they are also concerned with ecological balance and like to live in harmony with the nature around them. They are a protector of the lands and garnish respect for the earth they inhabit. You will often see Druids adorned in their light armor and equipped with two-handed staffs.
This class is perfect for players who want to bend the battlefield to their whim, calling forth the earth to trap and decimate their foes.
Skin Tone Update:
We are excited to announce that players can now choose between three skin tone choices for ALL core and advanced classes. This allows for more diversity in the world and characters of Arcadia, a goal we've been eager to share with you all and plan to extend to NPCs, shopkeepers and foes!
We're excited to continue showing off more as we go along, and are truly thankful for our Arcadian Atlas community! We can’t wait to show you what we have planned, so stick around!
This train keeps on rolling right along, and what that means for you is more Arcadian Updates! November's got another map and another class to show off with just a sprinkle of what's to come in the story of Arcadian Atlas, so let's get started, yeah?
Sub-Class Spotlight: Inquisitor
Infused with the power of holy light, Inquisitors are blessed with righteous and vindictive strength. Their unparalleled ability to slay the undead is only matched by their affinity for combating magic users, boasting an incredibly strong Magic Defense (MDEF). Additionally, Inquisitors offer boons and augmentations to their allies by serving as a beacon for their Grand Auras. Those that revel in these auras focus their training in the Aura of Light, turning the area around them into a flood of holy energy that helps and hurts as they choose. There are those, though, that channel their conviction through their bodies, following the path of the Holy Reckoning to mete salvation and justice by their own hand.
Inquisitors are focused on killing magic users of all kinds, with their MDEF providing a strong shielding effect to them as they wade through spells of all elements. This, however, leaves them vulnerable to physical damage, so be sure to keep melee and archers occupied while they wreak havoc in the backline! If your inquisitor is focused in the Aura of Light, keep them just behind your front line so the defenders can have a strong advantage as they hold the line (and occasionally step in to lay down an offensive aura)!
Map sneak peek:
At the foot of the Boultice Mountains rests the Oldwar Triage, a derelict area of respite and healing now becoming overgrown as nature reclaims the area. While the flora come to return the bloodied remains, so do the fauna, and the creatures of Arcadia have grown monstrous and vicious. As war and strife exhaust your party, will the land reclaim them, as well?
Oldwar is a gradual incline, as it sits at the foot of the mountains, but there are steep spaces along the path to position archers and mages, offering your forces an advantage. Make sure your ranged units are safe; open spaces make it easier for melee units to circumvent your front line, and as fragile as they are to physical damage, can be cut down quickly if you're not careful!
As we get into the holidays, the crew will be taking some time off from updates! No worries though, we'll be right back at it with more super cool stuff to show you in the new year! Y'all have a wonderful holiday season, we'll see you soon!
Hello again folks, and welcome to the October 2021 Arcadian Update! The team continues to be hard at work building maps, adding classes, and setting up a whole world full of danger and intrigue! If all that sounds good, keep on reading!
Recruitment Center
Coming to Arcadian Atlas is the ability to recruit new party members! In a war-torn land, building your forces is key, and building your party's composition in a smart way can mean the difference between victory and defeat. At the recruitment center, you're able to choose from a pool of recruits to join your party, determine their class, rename them, and even get some special bonuses!
Although a pretty and relaxing area, this IS a recruiting ground for fighters from all different walks of life. Fighters? Small space? Nothing could go wrong.
Sub-Class Spotlight: Monk
Devoting their lives to rigorous routine and a pure focus on their training, Monks have abilities that can break through the defenses of even the hardiest of foes as well as reshape the battlefield to their advantage. Those that strike hard and fast are dedicated to the way of the Furious Blows, showing unrelenting aggression as their hits deliver a torrent of damage and various debilitating effects, even unto death. Some monks specialize in the mystical ways of the Arcane Energies, providing a versatile set of skills to enhance their party while striking at their enemies from afar.
In a tactical dynamic, Monks are great to have on the frontline alongside other melee classes, as they can gain a quick combat advantage by overwhelming opponents with slow effects and a large amount of damage. At the same time, Monks can also provide a major defensive advantage to other party members close by, establishing zones of protection for your forces and setting up a nigh-impenetrable front to keep enemies engaged!
Map sneak peek
In the mountains of Arcadia, Borneano rests as a city positioned on the slopes. Dotted by buildings and paved with walkways to traverse the map, the change in height provides a number of vantage points to rain down on enemies below. For those at the base level, a literal uphill battle awaits; with agile enough party members, the cliffs can be taken quickly, evening out the playing field!
The Twin Otter team's still hard at work developing the winding and arduous story of Arcadian Atlas. We can't wait to show more as time goes on, so stick around as we keep sharing more exciting updates! Until next time!
Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates to Arcadian Atlas the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!
Indie Arena Booth Demo & Feedback
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ICYMI: We were part of the Indie Arena Booth Steam event last month! There, we were able to share the Arcadian Atlas demo to players everywhere for the very first time, as well as a brand new trailer! We were really excited to see literally thousands of you play the demo and show off your tactical skills (while using Poncho, right? RIGHT????) as you squared up against some challenging encounters to overcome!
Your feedback has been incredibly helpful in figuring out design decisions the team is working on and considering, including class balancing, battle pacing, overall difficulty, control schemes, and more! We'll be working to implement some of the feedback we've received as we continue working on the game.
Sub-Class Spotlight: Reaver
Today, we're sharing a very first look into one of the sub-classes of Arcadian Atlas: The Reaver! Watch the shadows, because the shadows are watching you.
Reavers are known for their sudden and relentless strikes on their enemies, unleashing an unexpected onslaught before stealthily slipping away into a hidden state. Those that follow the path of the Dagger Arts are capable of delivering a flurry of blows using short blades, with each attack inflicting various status effects that cripple their enemies while Hired Assassins favor precision strikes, dealing massive amounts of damage in one fell swoop and even bending the shadows to serve them.
For fans of the sneaky-stabby methods, Reavers will be your bread and butter. Their high mobility make them the ideal class for closing distances, locking down a specific target to ensure they go down quickly while being able to evade any retaliation. They're not meant to stick around for a stand-up fight, so apply a lot of damage and effects, then get out fast!
Map sneak peek
More beautiful, luscious environments? Is that even possible? (Yes, yes it is.)
This month, we're showing off the Stronghold Outskirts! A seldom-used fortification, the area has fallen into disrepair and dereliction. As nature begins to overtake the ruined stone edifices, what new conflicts will arise on this once-dormant pathway? Where will this path lead, and most importantly, how will you pave the way forward?
Arcadia is a land full of conflict, and that conflict is born from a whole host of ambitions and personal desires. We're excited to continue showing off more as we go along, so stick around and find out just how you can build your party to survive the coming conflict! We'll see you next month!
