Hello everyone! This update includes the new Speed Run Mode containing some community-requested features, a bunch of bug-fixes and a small balance pass. We're committed to continue making the game better, so please continue sharing your feedback with us!
Balance
Boss - Eksyll
<*>Fixed an issue that caused Eksyll to sometimes delay his special attacks for too long. (Special attacks: Tile attacks during Phase 1, Boss shards attacks during phase 2) <*>Fixed an issue that caused Eksyll to begin Phase 03 with ~20% less HP than intended <*>Fixed an issue that caused Eksyll's Phase 03 falling rocks to begin too early.
Dev note: We really don't want speed-runners to hurt their hands by spamming a button as fast as possible! Hopefully this is a good change, send feedback please!
Shards - Corrupted Grasp
<*>Active - Damage on Hit = 25 → 20; Healing on hit = 15 → 10;
Shards - Winter Fangs
<*>Active - Cooldown = 12s → 8s
Dev note: Grapple is fun but a bit too strong! we won't touch the Cooldown, but tuned other stats a bit down. We also want to make other active shards a bit stronger, will work towards that in the future.
Fixes and Updates
<*>Added Speed Run Mode: Can be activated in settings and enables: <*>Run timer on top right corner <*>No death icon on top right corner <*>No damage icon on top right corner <*>Game version on bottom right corner <*>Fixed an issue causing NG+ modifiers (damage taken increase, healing reduced ) to not apply properly in Arena Mode+ fights. <*>Added a "Retry" button to quickly start a fight again after an Arena encounter is defeated. <*>Attempting to fix an issue where quitting the game at a specific time while Eksyll is defeated would cause the game to incorrectly not trigger the NG+ cycle. <*>Fixed an issue that caused Counter Bar generation to be calculated incorrectly at times. <*>Fixed an issue causing the NG+ message at the end of a Game Cycle to show the wrong number of HP % bonus on bosses (was too high). The value is a rough approximation as different bosses gain different %HP bonuses. <*>Fixed an issue with Chain Fracture localization to better describe it's effect. " ... Upon Furious expiration, cause..." → "... When Furuious is refreshed or expires, cause..."
Hello! As part of our ongoing dev, today we push a hotfix to resolve the hidden resolution options reported on certain combinations of monitors / refresh rates.
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Fixes and QoL ---
Fixed an issue that would hide some resolution options on certain combinations of monitors / refresh rates.
OUT NOW - Eldest Souls Accolade Trailer
It’s safe to say our medieval, souls-like Boss-Rush has caused quite the stir in the two weeks since its release. We’ve seen some of the biggest streamers on the planet bravely stepping forth unto the Consecrated Citadel, while our Speedrunner Competition has drawn out some of the most vicious warriors this realm has to offer.
If you’ve yet to unsheath your obsydian greatsword and need that extra little bit of convincing, well, check out our new Accolades trailer below! [previewyoutube="l79biqW0v7E;full"]
Eldest Souls Feature:
Battle your way through a series of uniquely challenging Boss-Rush combat encounters.
Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and questlines as you explore the ancient Citadel.
Unearth the mystery of the Old Gods, before total devastation befalls the World.
Bask in the glorious pixel-perfect graphic style, dripping in gorgeous attention-to-detail.
Your Build. Your Rules. Customize your own combat style from a multitude of ability combinations.
Ready for your Next Souls-like? Introducing Tails of Iron...
For those of you who have already vanquished the Old Gods, and restored peace to the consecrated Citadel, don’t put that sword down just yet. In fact, allow us to introduce your next brutally challenging souls-like from United Label...
Set in a grim land plagued by war, Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure that sees players embark on a perilous quest to restore their broken Kingdom. The brand new gameplay trailer below finally reveals the brutal, soulslike combat that awaits potential saviours of the realm, while also showcasing the range of deadly skills on offer, including dodge rolls, parry bashes, ruthless ranged attacks, and the immensely satisfying executions. Watch now...
[previewyoutube="9HyJkxDHfR4;full"] The trailer also unveils the savage boss fights that lie in store, when taking on the Frog clan’s oversized generals. From the lance-touting Lans Alot, to the rat-flesh-feasting Bloki Magu, these cold-blooded amphibians each present their own unique combat challenge. You’ll need to observe their individual movesets and react accordingly in order to come out triumphant.
As for the narrator, well, you might very well recognise those deep raspy vocals. The compelling conflict at the heart of Tails of Iron is narrated throughout by none other than the legendary Doug Cockle.
Features:
Brutal combat, inspired by the souls-like genre, featuring dodge-rolls, parry bashes and fatal executions
A vast and treacherous Kingdom comprised of six distinct biomes, each with its own hidden paths and secrets
A compelling story narrated by the deep, raspy vocals of the legendary Doug Cockle
Customisable attack styles with a vast array of distinct weapons and armor
A range of side quests offering players additional gold on-the-side
Hidden blueprints to forge new and powerful weapons
Savage boss fights against the Frog Clan’s deadly, oversized generals
A gorgeous and lovingly crafted 2D hand-drawn art style
Arriving September 17th, wishlist Tails of Iron now...
Hello y'all! just wanted to give a quick big "thank you" from us Devs for all the players who took the time to play the game, review it, or share their feedback with us over on the Steam Community or Discord. It's been a great experience, and we're working hard on improving the game, implementing QoL changes and fixing bugs as quickly as we can.
That being said, let's move on to the patch notes!
--- 1.0.468 Update ---
Balance ---
Boss - Aryana
Fighting Styles - Berserker Slash
Dev note: we don't want to kill the "crazy damage zerk / fury fragment builds" , but hopefully reducing a little bit of its numbers will open up the other branch and fighting styles a bit more.
Fighting Styles - Counter
Dev note: We think counter tree provides an interesting play-style, but it turned out that full builds can gain huge amounts of shield sustain. We're toning shields down a bit, while increasing the overall damage to make the branch as a whole (hopefully) scale better into the late-game / ng+ builds.
Fighting Styles - Windslide
Speedrunner Competition - Win the Bloodthirst Sword!
The latest die-again-try-again soulslike to enter the fray, our medieval boss-rush, Eldest Souls, launched on all platforms just two days ago! But if you’re yet to unsheath your obsydian greatsword, good news - you can currently get 15% off for a limited time only!
As for those already painting the Citadel red, have we got the speedrunner competition for you!
We’ll be rewarding the fastest recorded speedrun within the first two weeks of launch, with a lifesize recreation of the hero’s blood-craving greatsword. Handmade by celebrated cosplayer, Little Jem, this is a one-of-a-kind prize that no amount of money can buy, and the ultimate in speedrunning bragging rights. So, ensure it’s your wall it ends up adorning! Full details can be found here.
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Boss-Rush soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with one lone warrior, and his greatsword of the purest Obsydian. Check out the ferocious new Gameplay Launch Trailer below…
[previewyoutube="v31r2jgyRSE;full"]
Eldest Souls Feature:
Battle your way through a series of uniquely challenging Boss-Rush combat encounters.
Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and questlines as you explore the ancient Citadel.
Unearth the mystery of the Old Gods, before total devastation befalls the World.
Bask in the glorious pixel-perfect graphic style, dripping in gorgeous attention-to-detail.
Your Build. Your Rules. Customize your own combat style from a multitude of ability combinations.
First off, allow us to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you for an amazing launch! We’re overwhelmed by the hugely positive response to our soulslike boss-rush, Eldest Souls.
But let’s face it. Slaying the Old Gods is tough enough already, so any tweaks and improvements (as minor as they might be), are an absolute blessing from the… um… well probably not the Gods, actually.
So to that effect, please find below a list of the Patch 1.01 fixes:
- Fixed issue where defeating Guardian twice in arena mode blocked other bosses from NG+2 - Made it more obvious when the Warden is taking damage - Drakmur can no longer teleport out of arena - Player can no longer clip through objects in Concord Sanctuary - Minor shard HP balance tweaks - Minor UI and VFX bug fixes
As for those of you yet to unsheath your obsydian greatsword, good news - you can currently get 15% off Eldest Souls for a limited time only! And if you need that extra little bit of convincing, well, how about the fact we currently have a 89% positive rating on steam. Still not enough? Then check out what some of the press have had to say about our medieval, pixel-art adventure so far…
"It’s like the best parts of a Dark Souls game distilled into one pint-sized, pixelated package." ~ HeyPoorPlayer, 9/10
[I]"Call me a masochist, because I loved every minute of it." ~ Tom’s Guide, 9/10
"Eldest Souls offers so much replayability, in so many ways." ~ GameTyrant, 9/10
"a wonderful experience overall" ~ ScreenRant, 4/5
"Eldest Souls will punish you with its difficulty, but you're going to love it thanks to refreshing combat mechanics and ridiculously frantic boss fights." ~ PC Invasion, 8/10
"Eldest Souls is a solid contender for our favourite Souls-like of the year" ~ Gamereactor, 8/10
Eldest Souls Feature:
Battle your way through a series of uniquely challenging Boss-Rush combat encounters.
Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and questlines as you explore the ancient Citadel.
Unearth the mystery of the Old Gods, before total devastation befalls the World.
Bask in the glorious pixel-perfect graphic style, dripping in gorgeous attention-to-detail.
Your Build. Your Rules. Customize your own combat style from a multitude of ability combinations.
OUT NOW - Slay Them All in Brutal, Souslike Boss-Rush, Eldest Souls
Sharpen your blade. Fasten your cloak. And set a course for the consecrated Citadel.
Eldest Souls is OUT NOW - Get 15% off for a limited time only!
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Boss-Rush soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with one lone warrior, and his greatsword of the purest Obsydian. Check out the ferocious new Gameplay Launch Trailer below… and start saying your goodbyes…
Available on all major platforms, Eldest Souls is a hard-as-nails, pixel-art boss-rush game with a focus on fast-paced, soulslike combat. Players must explore the consecrated Citadel, dripping in gorgeous 16-bit attention-to-detail, in search of the Old Gods – and engage in savage, melee encounters, where every moment counts.
Focusing on only the toughest and most engaging of combat encounters - the Bosses! - each Old God presents a new and unique challenge for the player to overcome. Victors may claim the God’s celestial powers to unlock a vast array of unique Talents and Abilities, ready to customize your own personalised combat style from a multitude of combinations.
Deep within the world’s labyrinthine passages, you’ll also encounter intriguing NPCs, compelling questlines and a series of ominous mysteries, as you slowly uncover the truth behind the Old Gods and their agelong imprisonment…
Fancy yourself a master with the blade? Then make sure you enter our speedrun competition (full details here!). We’ll be rewarding the fastest recorded speedrun within the first two weeks of launch, with a lifesize recreation of the hero’s blood-craving greatsword. Handmade by celebrated cosplayer, Little Jem, this is a one-of-a-kind prize that no amount of money can buy - ensure it’s your wall it ends up adorning!
Eldest Souls Feature:
Battle your way through a series of uniquely challenging Boss-Rush combat encounters.
Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and questlines as you explore the ancient Citadel.
Unearth the mystery of the Old Gods, before total devastation befalls the World.
Bask in the glorious pixel-perfect graphic style, dripping in gorgeous attention-to-detail.
Your Build. Your Rules. Customize your own combat style from a multitude of ability combinations.
As for those that need a quick reminder, Eldest Souls is a unique soulslike Boss-Rush experience with a focus on fast-paced and brutally challenging combat. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with one lone warrior, and his greatsword of the purest Obsydian.
To celebrate the release, join the dev team for a special launch day ask-me-anything stream at 8pm CEST (11am PT, 7pm BST, 4am AEST) tomorrow on Twitch and Steam! Jot your questions in the comments below or ask them live on the night! They’ll not only be answering your most burning questions, but will also be sharing tips and tricks to help give you the upper hand, and might even face off one or two of the Old Gods, themselves!
Eldest Souls Feature:
Battle your way through a series of uniquely challenging Boss-Rush combat encounters.
Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and questlines as you explore the ancient Citadel.
Unearth the mystery of the Old Gods, before total devastation befalls the World.
Bask in the glorious pixel-perfect graphic style, dripping in gorgeous attention-to-detail.
Your Build. Your Rules. Customize your own combat style from a multitude of ability combinations.
New Trailer: ‘At the Door of Death’ - Releasing July 29th
The latest Eldest Souls trailer, ‘At the Door of Death’, is now live, and provides a final taste of the pain on offer come July 29th, when our unique boss-rush soulslike experience officially releases on all major platforms.
Sharpen your sword and prepare for battle...
[previewyoutube="GuT4XGycwsU;full"] Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Boss-Rush soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Exclusive ‘Let’s Play’ Event
Simultaneously, some of the bravest warriors across Youtube & Twitch will be going live as part of an Exclusive ‘Let’s Play’ Event later today, as they try (and undoubtedly fail) slaying some of the early-game bosses. Not to be missed!
FEATURES: - Battle your way through a series of uniquely challenging Boss-Rush combat encounters. - Discover a cast of intriguing NPCs and questlines as you explore the ancient Citadel. - Unearth the mystery of the Old Gods, before total devastation befalls the World. - Bask in the glorious pixel-perfect graphic style, dripping in gorgeous attention-to-detail. - Your Build. Your Rules. Customize your own combat style from a multitude of ability combinations.
