The New Dark Envoy Demo is now available | Steam Strategy Fest
We're happy to let you know that our new demo is now live! We've been hard at work implementing changes and improvements to enhance your experience, and below you'll find a comprehensive list of all the changes we've made. Dive in and see for yourself!
CHANGELOG
Completely reworked skill tree.
Introduced research tree.
Significantly improved combat UI for better clarity.
Improved demo story flow.
Improved performance.
Added random dungeons.
Additional character customization options.
New, worthy boss.
100+ quality of life changes, mostly based on feedback you shared with us during the Steam Next Fest in Feb'23.
Combat balanced to offer a good mix of fun and challenge.
We hope you like it, and don't forget to share your 👉feedback!
The wait is finally over! We are thrilled to announce the release date for Dark Envoy. Mark your calendars for October 24, 2023, when the journey begins on PC!
We are very thankful to you, our Community, for giving us feedback and helping us make Dark Envoy better. You believed in us throughout the long process of making it. And we can't wait to see if you enjoyed the adventures of Kaela, Malakai, and their valiant companions, created by a team of devoted 30 nerds who love RPGs.
The Dark Envoy team 🛡️✨
PS, the improved demo will be back on Monday for Steam Strategy Fest!
Welcome to the realm of Jäan, a world that shares familiar threads with our own, yet is woven with the touch of arcane wonders and the marvels of advancement.
Within the heart of Jäan resides a delicate equilibrium between two contrasting powers: magic and technology. In the backdrop of medieval fantasy, the League's territories find themselves entangled in the evolving currents of technology. Picture a world where technology stands tall as a contender against the dominion of magic. The Empire, driven by the desire to match the League's mystical might, embarked on a technological journey, sparking a rivalry that fueled the flames of war. Beneath this intricate tale lies the lurking influence of an ominous force, casting shadows over all.
Jäan reveals two distinct magical facets: innate magic interwoven into the very fabric of the planet, and enigmatic chaos magic, whose origins remain a mystery for now. This chaos magic, deceptively unassuming, nurtures an insatiable hunger for dominance, and succumbing to its charms can lead to destruction. This subtle divergence weaves the destiny of Jäan.
As we traverse Jäan's diverse landscapes, stark contrasts emerge. Vast deserts sprawl, bearing the whispers of civilizations long-lost to the annals of time. Amidst this harsh expanse, pockets of life thrive in settlements dedicated to trade and exploration.
Brace yourself for encounters with scorpions, marauding bandits, and the enigmatic riddles hidden beneath the shifting desert dunes. Venture into the grandeur of majestic temples and awe-inspiring laboratories. These sites are a dance of enlightenment and peril, where scavenger tales mingle with whispers of dormant creations, waiting to challenge the mettle of those who tread upon their sacred soil.
Discover the mysteries unfurled by Jäan's lush forests and enigmatic swamps. Here, native magic courses through every leaf and branch, weaving a captivating tapestry that masks the lurking presence of predators. Amidst the beauty lies caution, reminding us to tread carefully and remain vigilant, as danger often accompanies enchantment.
Intrigued? Ready to set forth on a journey through Jäan's realms, where both spells and steel forge a path of adventure that you won't soon forget.
Find out more about classes and specializations in Dark Envoy
Today we want to tell you more about classes in Dark Envoy. You can choose from 4 classes and 12 specializations for Malakai and Kaela. But that's not all! You can team up with 6 amazing companions, each bringing their own set of skills to the table, granting you a plethora of party composition options! 💫
Curious to see it all in action? Check out our recent video update 🎥🔥
And if you're eager to learn even more, head over to our Discord, where we've just kicked off an exciting AMA about classes and specializations! 🎙️🎉
Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Your support and passion mean the world to us!
Today we wanted to show you a sneak peek into the realm of hand-drawn skills that are about to spice up your tactical gameplay!
In Dark Envoy, hand-drawn skills introduce a unique and captivating mechanic that empowers players to unleash their creativity and tactical prowess. Unlike traditional preset skills, hand-drawn skills allow you to literally draw the path and shape of your abilities, providing a level of control and flexibility that is both engaging and innovative.
Here's how it works: Select the skill and sketch the trajectory or area of effect using your mouse. That’s all. Your drawn path determines how the skill behaves and interacts with the environment and enemies.
For instance, the "High Wall" skill for the Warrior class lets you create a formidable barrier anywhere you desire, effectively blocking enemy movement and line of sight. On the other hand, the 'Firewall' skill, which belongs to the Adept class, empowers you to unleash a torrent of flames along a drawn shape. This fiery barrier inflicts damage to any foes caught in its path.
🧱 High Wall 🧱 Class: Warrior Create a formidable High Wall along a 10/12/14m path, obstructing movement and line of sight. Duration: 10 seconds
🔥 Fire Wall🔥 Class: Adept Summon the inferno and unleash the mighty Fire Wall—a blazing barrier that spans up to 12 meters. Duration: 12 seconds
Different classes and specializations offer various hand-drawn skills, each with its own strategic advantages and tactical applications. As you progress and hone your abilities, you'll discover creative ways to outmaneuver your enemies and approach encounters with cunning precision.
With hand-drawn skills, Dark Envoy breaks traditional boundaries, empowering you to shape your destiny and tailor your combat approach in a new way. So, ready your drawing hand, and let your tactics come to life!
🕯️ Hey there, Fellow Travelers of the Dark Envoy world! 🕯️
We just wanted to drop in and give you all a shout-out from the heart. We hope you've been keeping those adventurer spirits high, 'cause we've got some exciting news to share!
CONTENT LOCK
You know we're all about keeping it real and focused on delivering the game but we're stoked to let you in on a little secret: in two weeks we'll have Dark Envoy's content lock, and we're getting ready for the big show this autumn.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS
We have prepared for you more insights for the upcoming weeks, but today is Screenshot Saturday and we wanted to share with you a couple of captures from the current state of the game. You’ll find more on our Discord 📸
BETA ACCESS
That's not all. Your feedback has always been incredibly helpful, especially on the demo, and we couldn't be more grateful for your support. So, mark your calendars, 'cause we've got some beta access in the works for late August. We hope you'll help us fine-tune Dark Envoy into the incredible RPG experience!
GAMESCOM
Also in August we're gonna be at Gamescom! Woohoo! We’ll be a part of the Indie Arena Booth so, if you're around, swing by and say hi—we'd love to hang out and chat all things Dark Envoy!
We have some exciting news to share with you! Dark Envoy has been selected as one of the featured games at TactiCon, a digital convention on Steam that celebrates strategy video games. We are honored to be part of this festival that highlights the brilliant and creative minds behind tactical games and gathers players who love them.
TactiCon will also feature panels and talks by passionate developers and publishers:
May 18th at 10AM PT: "Developing Strategies for Strategy Games" May 19th at 12PM PT: "The Art of Tactics" May 20th at 2PM PT: "Building Worlds with Narrative and Gameplay"
As always, thank you for your unwavering support, and we cannot wait for you to experience Dark Envoy!
Today we're thrilled to share with you some insight into the universe of Dark Envoy. Our game tells the story of two siblings, Malakai and Kaela, born and raised in Jäan, an alternative dimension to the world from Tower of Time. Their world is inhabited by a variety of races, of which the youngest one, humans, appeared here quite recently…
Because of their abrupt arrival, humans were always considered different from the other inhabitants. Humans weren't ostracized per se, but the "younger siblings" treatment everyone gave them shaped their worldview and their desire for independence. This divide was the catalyst for the conflict between the League, which represents the allied forces of old, and the human Empire.
What also contributed to the rift between the factions was their attitude towards magic. The magical abilities of humans were inferior to those of the old inhabitants of Jäan. This became a principle by which the newcomers were judged. To make up for that lack of potential, humans turned to technology. Their inventions quickly started to rival magic, which greatly worried the former hegemons. Their magic now had competition.
We've been hard at work developing a story that will draw you into this world, and we're excited to share it with you. Stay tuned for more updates on the game, and we look forward to seeing you in Dark Envoy.
Get ready for some action! Today we'd like to bring you a video that showcases the devastating power of the Adept/Elementalist specialization in Dark Envoy!
Elementalist manages a perfect balance between all four elements. Using their combined power, they can devastate enemy formations with plenty of area effects.
The video features two signature skills that will make your enemies freeze in fear or burn them away from the battlefield. Meteor Blast lets you summon a fiery explosion, while Frost Breath allows you to channel a stream of cold that freezes your foes in place, dealing heavy damage over time.
Today marks a special milestone for us as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Tower of Time on Steam.
It's hard to believe that it's already been five years since we released the game, but what a journey it has been! We're incredibly grateful for the support that you have shown us throughout the years.
When we set out to create Tower of Time, we wanted to craft an RPG that was different from anything else out there. We wanted to make sure that the story wouldn't let you go, and the combat would be challenging enough to inspire your tactical creativity. Time has proven that we've probably been able to deliver on that promise, as so many new players continue to rediscover Tower of Time five years after the game's release.
Tower of Time was our first game, and your overwhelmingly positive feedback has encouraged us to work on our second game, Dark Envoy, which will be released later this year. Without you, we'd never have gotten this far. Thanks for playing Tower of Time and for believing in us with Dark Envoy 💖
We know that many of you have discovered and continue to discover Tower of Time thanks to great content creators. From Let's Play videos to expert strategy guides, they've helped showcase the best our game has to offer. We were overwhelmed to see phenomenal influencers showcase our game, and we're so grateful for their support. For an indie developer to experience such a journey is absolutely extraordinary.
To celebrate this special anniversary, we'd like to highlight some of the videos for Tower of Time and thank their wonderful creators. If you don't know the game yet or still have it on your wishlist, check out any of these materials to find out what we have to offer with Tower of Time and the quality you can expect from Dark Envoy.
And don't forget to watch the series by Wanderbots▶️
💖 Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts
Thanks for playing Tower of Time, thank you for supporting us, and thank you for making the last five years an amazing journey. We can't wait to see where Dark Envoy will take us.
