Join our BIG OPEN BETA WEEKEND, the biggest card fights in Death or Glory!
Hello Champions of the Arena,
Today we have an exciting announcement for you…our big Open Beta Weekend will start next week on Friday 1st September!
This is a big update and milestone for us as we are just a month away from our Early Access Launch! This weekend, players will be able to unlock multiple new characters, play our new and improved PvE adventure mode and the most exciting of all, a new PvP ranked mode! To celebrate the weekend, all players will get their very own exclusive Demon Monster skin by playing during the weekend. If you haven’t fought in the arena before, now’s the time to start!
We’ve been hard at work for the past two months to build new experiences and revamp the onboarding journey with an expansive character mastery system, an improved interface and 3 new prologue adventure maps. All are key elements to the game, and to everyone who has given us feedback, talked to us on discord or gave us a like on socials, we owe all our improvements to your unwavering support.
What’s new in the Open Beta
Our first PvP Open beta tournament will run throughout the weekend. Join the fun and challenge your rivals for glory, prizes and fun!
Brand New PvE Adventure mode maps and interface
A lore driven prologue that will introduce the history of Corum and set up the future of the Gameworld.
New Character Mastery progression system will reward players with new cards, upgrades and perks to customise their fighting style.
The A.T.A.C.R joins the fray in the all-new adventure maps as a new unlockable character.
Get the EXCLUSIVE Demon Claw Skin for Redeye during Open Beta Weekend!
Players in the Open Beta Weekend will earn an exclusive Demon Claw Skin for Redeye the Werewolf! Players just need to log-in and play through the prologue to claim themselves the skin and a demon-themed card back. When we launch the Early Access version later this season, Open Beta players will receive these exclusive items day 1 and continue eviscerating their foes in the arena.
We are thrilled for everyone to experience the evolution of Death or Glory from Friday 1st Spetember. More details about the Open Beta throughout the week on our Discord and and socials.
Until the arena opens, take care champions.
Distilled Gaming Team
Play as Crstyal for Charity Week!
To celebrate and commemorate our fundraising event for St Jude’s Childrens Hospital, we are releasing Crystal, the Ice Faerie in Adventure mode for a limited time!
This crafty spellslinger has many magical spells up her sleeve to freeze and control her opponents. Once Frozen, your opponent cannot play more than 1 card per turn, whilst at the same time they are subject to spells and powerful attacks boosted by the cold. Along with 10 brand new Spellslinger Class cards, 10 upgraded character cards and 7 new card mechanics, many combos and decks await to be discovered during this icy cold summer week!
Simply Wishlist and play adventure mode to raise funds for the children's hospital and give aid to those in need! For every wishlist and sign-up for our in game event, we will donate on your behalf to St Jude's Childrens hospital. Have fun and give love to the world as we recover from a long period of lockdown.
Play as Crystal starting now until 28.7!
PvP has arrived!
A prototype PvP mode is now available in Death or Glory!
In order to access it: Click Multiplay and then “Public” to auto connect, or click “Create” to host the match. As a host, a 4 letter key will be generated which your opponent can use to join the match.
Please keep in mind that this is an early version of our PvP gameplay. As such, we will be keeping a close eye on any bugs or balance issues. Please consider joining our Discord through the in-game Discord icon in order to give us live feedback. We would love to hear your first impressions of our PvP gameplay personally!
Exclusive First-look at Death or Glory Multi-Player!
Join the Devs for an exclusive first look at the Death or Glory Multiplayer Alpha!
Death or Glory is the ultimate duelling showdown that plays as a card game by blending fighting game action with deckbuilding mechanics. Every character has their unique fighting style and mechanics different from one another. Throw punches against magic, use your rage against missiles. Every card you play, will bring you one step closer to victory. Join the fight by downloading the demo and challenging us tonight!
Play The Demo of The Ultimate Dueling Showdown
We are excited to share the news that the first playable demo of our PvE roguelike mode is now available. Our Adventure mode update to the demo will feature as part of the Steam Next Fest, where you can test your might in the dueling arena until the 24th of June.
Death or Glory is the ultimate dueling showdown that plays as a card game. Choose your champion and venture through the fantasy realms to build the perfect fighting deck in the roguelike adventure mode, which plays like a traditional roguelike deck builder, similar to Slay the Spire and Wildfrost.
The new demo also features a lot of updates to the PvP mode, including online matchmaking. You can face off against other champions and climb the ranks of glory in tense dueling battles. The arena mode sits closer to that of an original CCG (Hearthstone, Legends of Runetera). Regardless of what mode you choose to champion, the experience will always be earned and unlock content for both PvE and PvP.
Please note. All experience earned in the demo will be lost when we launch in Early Access later this year
Key Features of the new demo - Five Classes with Five Unique Resource Systems - No two classes play alike. Spellslingers will accumulate Mana, whilst Monsters will Unleash power.
- Character Decks - Every character has unique mechanics and befitting cards that can only be played by them. A Ninja will have nimble and fast cards whilst a lumbering Giant has powerful and heavy attacks.
- Dynamic Turn Control - Both players share a turn. As soon as you counter your opponent's card, you seize the initiative and gain control of the battle.
- Embark on an Adventure - The roguelike single-player mode will make players choose between multiple paths to take on a journey. Different choices will result in different rewards, and the playstyle of every champion will constantly adapt with every card rewarded.
- Competitive Duels - Duel your friends in a death match to see who is the greater champion. Climb the ladder for Seasonal rewards and the taste of glory against your rivals.
Death or Glory will release later this summer in open beta. We would love your feedback on this demo to prepare the fighters for the grueling battles ahead…and to make sure no fighter is a little too overtrained.
See you in the arena,
Distilled Gaming Company
Death or Glory - Game in Action LIVE ON STEAM NEXT FEST!
Join the Devs in a special livestream 19 June 8pm PST!
Death or Glory is the ultimate duelling showdown that plays as a card game by blending fighting game action with deckbuilding mechanics. Venture the new roguelike adventure mode with us to find hidden card combos, upgrade cards, loot treasure and topple the final boss. We are thrilled to announce and showcase all of the updates, remodels and new content we will be releasing in the coming weeks till our Early Access launch.
Join us at Steam Next Fest to celebrate the community!
Death or Glory - Game in Action LIVE ON STEAM NEXT FEST!
Join the Devs in a special livestream 19 June 8pm PST!
Death or Glory is the ultimate duelling showdown that plays as a card game by blending fighting game action with deckbuilding mechanics. Venture the new roguelike adventure mode with us to find hidden card combos, upgrade cards, loot treasure and topple the final boss. We are thrilled to announce and showcase all of the updates, remodels and new content we will be releasing in the coming weeks till our Early Access launch.
Join us at Steam Next Fest to celebrate the community!
The Ancient Relic
Qian Shou has fallen!
Through the combined efforts of our valiant Champions, Qian Shou has been banished from the Arena. To commemorate this glorious battle, we are announcing a new Warrior card inspired by the cards from Qian Shou Herself! This card will feature a unique art and frame, and will include both Lee and Roxxor in an epic duel against Qian Shou. This card will be useable by all Warriors in our upcoming Adventure mode!
New Raid: The Ancient Relic
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. That is the only reasonable explanation when a giant sphere appears over a small fishing village. Bright sunlight does not reflect off its jet black surface, and yet, it flickers with a rainbow of otherworldly colors. Some townsfolk have gathered out of curiosity, while others have armed themselves with swords. An old veteran of the war has even dusted off his rifle to prepare for the worst. Yet when the Sphere starts cycling between red, blue and green, nobody is prepared for the screams that follow.
A new challenge has risen from the depths of the dessert and it will take every champion’s efforts to defeat it. Join the raid against the Enigma Sphere to stop its advance towards civilization. Every damage you do towards the Enigma Sphere will contribute to the depletion of it’s server-wide health of 600000! The raid will have two phases and once the halfway mark has been reached, the Enigma Sphere will transition into its second mode and increase its destructive potential. Stay strong and don’t lose hope — champions will gain access to new tools and exciting cards in phase 2! Completing the event will grant all players rewards that will be revealed at a later date!
Go forth, Champions, and bring down this ominous relic of the past!
Balance changes and UI improvements!
A substantial rework of Lee's abilities, adjustments to the Techie class, and some changes to Roxxor's cards round out the most recent patches. Additionally, the Eveangelist's UI has been upgraded with beautiful new graphics! For a complete list of all balance changes, please join our Discord server.
Massive Updates!
Over the last few months, we've made some major additions to the game in order to prepare for the upcoming Adventure Mode. We invite you to come experience the changes for yourself!
Here's what you'll find in the latest version of the game:
-New Characters -New Raid Mode -New Progression System -Improved Visual Effects -Class-specific UI Overhauls -Perk System -New Arena Path …and much, much more!!
New Characters: Roxxor the Giant and a mysterious female combatant have joined the roster! Roxxor unleashes larger-than-life Momentum-based attacks, including his signature grapple and throw combo. Our mystery woman will have to be unlocked via special code, the clues for which will start to appear in Discord on April 14th!
New Mode: Raid! In the Raid game mode, you will face off against an extremely powerful boss character. Boss characters will have 99 health and a variety of devastating attacks at their disposal. Raid Mode offers incredible rewards for the everyone in the game if certain milestones are met by the combined efforts of the Death or Glory community. The first opponent for Raid Mode is the merciless Living Legend, Qian Shou, whose deadly ribbons can ensnare, suppress, and cut through even the toughest Champions! However, you are not alone — powerful Ally cards are at your disposal!
New Progression System — Challenger Levels: Our initial foray into a progression system, the Challenger Levels bar is displayed on the main menu screen and advanced by simply winning matches, either in Arena or Event modes. Every win progresses the bar by one step, allowing you to claim a reward that’s been reached simply by clicking the corresponding icon. New cards, Perks, and other content can be unlocked through this system.
Visual Enhancements: Death or Glory has been updated with many exciting new visual effects, including battle effects, UI improvements, and even unlockable animated cards! Spellslinger, Techie, and Evangelist UIs have been massively overhauled to better reflect their classes.
Perk System: Perks are passive modifiers that don’t count as a card in your deck. Instead, they transform a specific character’s play style, opening up a variety of new synergies and strategies! Some of the first perks are now available for testing. New Perks can be unlocked by clearing multiple Arena paths.
New Arena Path: Curses of the Damned! Lady Black, the Dark Arcanist, has cast her curse upon the battlefield! Empowered by pain and suffering, she manipulates the very souls of the fallen! Will you be able to purge her corruption from the Arena?
A.T.A.C.R. Overhaul: A.T.A.C.R. is back from the maintenance bay with improved cards that are even more flavorful and synergetic!
Balance Improvements: Many cards in Death or Glory have been fine-tuned over the last few months. Additional details regarding balance changes, including a full list of affected cards, can be found in our Discord.
Bug Fixes and Optimization: Death or Glory now runs better than ever before. Additional details regarding specific improvements can be found in our Discord.
Happy Holidays!
Greetings, Champions! 👊
It’s that time of the year - the most magical one! We, from Distilled Gaming Company, would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We also want to thank everyone for your amazing support this year and may the next year be filled with not only lots of victories but also with tokens for you to unlock more characters ;)
Happy Holidays, Champions! 🎊 The Distilled Gaming Team
