Today you will see one of Gatewalker’s most exciting weapons, the Dark Orb Catalyst! The Dark Orb Catalyst is a weapon you could try out in the Demo, however, we made some significant changes. We made a graphical and lore redesign. Also, we adjusted the skills and improved visual effects. We love the outcome, so we want to share it with you.
The core of the weapon is made using the technology of the Ancients. The long middle part looks a bit like a staff, but unlike it, both ends of the weapon are ended with special shields around which circle energized ancient crystals.
Gatewalkers interested in dealing with medium-range attacks will find this weapon particularly interesting. Due to its shorter range, Dark Orb Catalyst users must stay closer to their targets than, for example, force staff wielders. However, the Dark Orb Catalyst attack has a larger area and an exciting skill set.
Some of the skills can spawn healing orbs. If the mob dies after the attack, there is a chance that purple orbs will spawn from his body. These orbs are made of energy that can restore a bit of your HP and give your weapon extra damage:
So, let’s explore the skills!
Dark Swing: This is the main attack. It’s a wave of energy within a close-/medium-range. This attack gives you a slight chance to spawn some orbs.
Dark Blow: This is a powerful forward strike. It has a more extended range than the basic attack and deals more damage:
Dark Pierce: This skill uses crystals to deal significant damage. The attack is fast and mid-ranged:
Dark Surge: A massive high-damage vortex of energy forms around the caster. The vortex deals bursts of damage to all targets for a short period. It has a mid-range. It also spawns orbs from the enemies!
What do you think about this weapon? We wanted the Dark Orb Catalyst to be not only interesting to use but also to look in a very intriguing way. It’s also an interesting variation from other magical weapons, such as the Force staff. Please let us know your thoughts in our Discord channel:
Are you in the mood for a snack? In Gatewalkers, food is an essential part of the game. Gatewalkers is an aRPG game but combined with survival elements - which means that, for example, you have to eat and drink during your expeditions to stay alive. However, foods and drinks give you extra buffs, so it's always good to have some snacks during your expeditions!
Let's see how you can create a basic dish. You can prepare food in the Guild's kitchen or use a fireplace during your missions. First, check the list of products you have to obtain. Each recipe requires at least two items for Tier 2, three to four ingredients for Tier 3, and so on - the list of ingredients becomes longer with each Tier, but the benefits become stronger. In the beginning, most ingredients can be found in the Forest World - so be sure to equip yourself with water, mushrooms, meats, monkeybat ears and other ingredients. This way, you can create essential dishes during your expeditions. Later, you have to make sure you can make a fireplace! To do this, you'll need some stones and wood. It's good to have spare wood and stones in your inventory because a fireplace can be used for cooking, but it also is a source of light and warmth. The mechanics seem very easy; however, gathering resources can sometimes be challenging!
In Gatewalkers, food has to be consumed to keep the player alive and temporarily improve one's health, stamina, restoration and so on.
What's important, the buffs from one category (food/drink) don't sum up. It means that if you eat, for example, first a soup and then a sandwich, you will have only sandwich buff, not both! However if you eat a soup (food) and a fruit cocktail (drink) you will have two buffs - one from the food and one from the drink. The buff duration of every food/drink lasts for 300 seconds.
In the game, starvation is possible; when the hunger or thirst level reaches zero, the player dies, and you must restart your current mission. Every time you die, the durability of the items you have equipped decreases, and you lose a percentage of the resources (such as wood, ore etc.) What's worth noticing, all survival mechanics are working during your missions. When you spend your time in the Guild, for example, crafting, the hunger and thirst levels are not dropping.
So let's explore some types of food and drinks in the game:
Elemental Style Roasted Meat: Gives a buff to damage dealt with a specific element + a buff to damage dealt with offhand weapons This dish gives you the damage buff: Tier 4 - 17% Tier 6 - 25%
Sandwich It gives a bonus to defense. Tier 2 - 100 bonus Tier 4 - 220 bonus Tier 6 - 300 bonus
Elemental Sandwich It gives a bonus to defense, and also to the elements Tier 4 - 300 bonus to main defense, 220 to element defense Tier 6 - 400 bonus to main defense, 300 to element defense
Soup Gives extra restoration per second: Tier 2 - 8 hp per second Tier 5 - 18 hp per second Tier 7 - 35 hp per second
Thick Soup Gives additional restoration per second while out of combat: Tier 3 - 80 hp per second Tier 6 - 300hp per second
Pie Gives shield restoration: Tier 4 - restoration received +25% Tier 6 - restoration received +50%
Salad Gives shield restoration: Tier 3 - restoration received +15% Tier 5 - restoration received +25% Tier 7 - restoration received +40%
Goulash Provides additional critical damage: Tier 3 - additional 15% of the base damage of the skill in the case of critical damage Tier 5 - additional 25% of the base damage of the skill in the case of critical damage Tier 7 - additional 40% of the base damage of the skill in the case of critical damage
Vegetable Smoothie It gives you the damage buff: Tier 3 - 7% Tier 5 - 13% Tier 7 - 20%
Fruit Cocktail Increases the chance of a critical hit: Tier 3 - 14% Tier 5 - 24% Tier 7 - 36%
That’s all for today! We hope you could learn more about foods and its mechanics and purpose. What do you think about food buffs? Share your thoughts on Discord:
We have exciting news! We will be at PGA - Poznan Game Arena from Friday, 7.10 to Sunday, 9.10! You can find us at Pavilion 7, booth numbers 31 and 32. During the PGA:
👉 You can play Gatewalkers on PC
👉 You will be able to try out Gatewalkers on Steam Deck!
👉 You can simply drop by and talk with us, asking any questions you may have.
No worries if you are unable to attend. During this time Gatewalkers demo will be available on Steam for everyone. We'll see you next week! Gatewalkers Development Team
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Welcome to your second lesson. I’m Elana, and I’ll tell you a little bit more of the two humanoid races you can meet behind the Gate - Surians and Volarians. Who are they, and what do they do?
Let’s start with a story.
While traveling beyond the Gate, Gatewalkers saw all kinds of monsters. Creatures were so terrible and dangerous that they made the blood run cold. That’s why Gatewalkers were surprised the first time when they reached the Surian village in the Forest world.
They saw a village resembling a human camp. There were huts, tables, and various items. At first, they thought that some people lived there until they saw Surians. They looked strange but also moved on two legs. Thanks to careful observation, Gatewalkers noticed that Surians were writing a lot, painted pictures on stones, and worshiped some gods. Also, they decorated their homes and sewed clothing. Interestingly, they liked to grill fish, mushrooms, and monkeybat ears. The Surian race resembled humans in many ways, but... A lot of Gatewalkers who spied on Surians never returned to the Guild. What happened to them? Nothing was certain, but the Guild started to treat them like enemies.
Moreover, Surians seem truly dangerous - they can use Ancient technology. We docoded their language, and their knowledge about technology, plants, or illnesses is enormous. It soon became obvious that Surians are also traveling through the Gate! A while ago, some of the guild scouts reported that small groups of Surian soldiers are moving in the Ice World. We started to worry more and more about our safety. Some Surian tribes seem to be visiting the Ice World very frequently. They abandoned the traditional Surian look and have been seen wearing warm furry coats…
Recent discoveries show that they have developed new abilities, and they also have a shaman - who produces complex energy explosions, which shatter ice and create a myriad of sharp ice shards. That’s why, you need to be very careful when you see a Surian!
The Volarian race was discovered much later - they live in the world of Sky Rocks. At first, they were not considered a humanoid race at all. They resemble giant, almost prehistoric birds. Only after a few expeditions it was noticed that they live in clusters and their body composition - if not for enormous wings - resembles those of humans. Volarians fly very fast and move efficiently, they also use bridges. Our guess is that they have built the drawbridges between the rocks - maybe flying is more tiring for them than walking?
Anyway, Volarians don’t sleep in nests but live in old windmills. You can find many of them in Sky Rocks. Did Volarians build them? We are not sure… Observing them became even more interesting when it was discovered how technologically advanced they are. In addition to developing advanced weaponry, they have been able to master some of the machines of the Ancients! Interestingly, unlike Surians, scouts noticed no cult objects or cultural elements. On the other hand, the hierarchy in their society is clearly visible - the Volarians adhere strictly to it.
Volarians are fast and aggressive. They even talk very little to each other, and their language is swift and slurred. Though it was possible to find some records in their language, they do not appear to be keeping books. Also, unlike Surians, they don’t grill food but rather eat raw meat of creatures they breed - like plant turtles.
Advanced technology and Volarians' impulsive nature are an explosive combo, so you should be especially cautious when traveling through the Sky Rocks! Volarians do not like watching or retreating when they see a human. They attack right away, and they often travel in groups.
Did you like today’s lesson? If you have any questions or suggestions, someone in the Guild will always listen to you. Just ask a question here:
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Thank you for being with me all this time, Gatewalker! Let’s see each other in the next lesson! So, until next time!
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Tokyo Game Show 2022
Dear Gatewalkers!
🎌We would like to remind you that we are taking part in Tokyo Game Show 2022 as an online exhibitor. We are featured in RPG category here, on TGS Steam page 🎌
That means that until Sunday, 18.09, you can try the Gatewalkers demo 😃
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🎌 We are excited to announce that we will be at Tokyo Game Show 2022! 🎌
From Thursday, 15.09 until Sunday, 18.09 we will be an Online Exhibitor at Tokyo Game Show 2022! We will also be a part of the TGS Steam Event. It means that during TGS you will have the ability to play the Gatewalkers Demo (the same as on Gamescom 2022) 😃
So, if you haven’t finished playing Gatewalkers during Gamescom, you will have the opportunity to continue the game as we won’t reset your accounts. It’s also a perfect opportunity for new players to check out Gatewalkers!
See you next week!
Gatewalkers Dev Team
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📢 We are excited to announce that we will be at Gamescom 2022!
From Wednesday, 24.08 until Sunday, 28.08 we will be in Cologne, Germany at Gamescom 2022! Meet us in the Entertainment Section (INDIE ARENA BOOTH) and Business Section (POLISH NATIONAL STAND). We’ll be waiting for you! 🤩
👉 In both sections there will be computers and you will be able to play Gatewalkers 👉 You will have the opportunity to try Gatewalkers on Steam Deck! 👉 Or you can just come by, chat with us and ask any questions
If you can’t be there, Gamescom is preparing an online version too! You can also play Gatewalkers demo on Steam during this time.
See you next week!
Gatewalkers Dev Team
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A Day in Gatewalker's Life
Hello Gatewalker!
How is your day? I hope you are ready for your first lesson! My name is Elana Kovnic and I am responsible for introducing new warriors to the Guild. However, before you start learning all the fantastic things, take a deep breath. Today is a beautiful day, isn't it?
Most of us like to brag about our amazing adventures. Fighting terrible monsters, discovering new lands, exploring ancient ruins... But in fact, a lot of our days are a sweet routine. I am telling you this so that you will understand the importance of such ordinary, slow days.
How do we start each day? One would like to say - from breakfast! But first you have to get the food. Usually, hunters supply the kitchen with products, but this is never enough. Therefore, each of us prepares the food for themselves. You can always find the most ingredients in the Forest World - hyena meat, monkeybat ears, mushrooms and berries are the basis of our diet. In the Ice World, you can hunt Nilaks - their meat is very fatty and filling.
When you have the right amount of ingredients, you can prepare food in the Guild’s kitchen or over the fireplace. By the way, always have a supply of wood and stones with you. You never know how long the expedition beyond the Gate can take, and the fireplace gives you light, warmth and protection. Each student's first skill is learning to light a fire!
Eating not only keeps you going, but also gives you extra strength. Perhaps because the ingredients come from other planets, they have unique properties. They add strength, vigor, and sometimes allow you to better withstand the damage dealt in combat. Therefore, one of the domains of the older Gatewalkers is: "Always eat a full bowl before a fight!"
What can you do after breakfast? Gathering! Collect everything you need. Herbs for ointments, skins for clothes, wood for torches, water supplies and so on! Never do anything at the last minute - an effective Gatewalker is a prepared Gatewalker. It is also a good time to repair weapons or armor, create jewelry, or maybe start preparing a new weapon? Think carefully which way you want to develop and start collecting materials like coal, iron and precious stones in time.
There are crafting stations in the Guild where you can start converting your materials into semi-finished products and then into ready-made weapons, armors, and jewelry, of course, if you get a recipe first!
Survival skills are not only about clothes or food, but also other items that will allow you to survive. Some of them you can buy from a merchant in the Guild, but you can also create them yourself. For example, a decent sleeping bag or tent will allow you to sleep comfortably in any world. A thick cape will help you to survive the frosts, and a gas mask with filters will ensure safety in a Toxic World. If you are going to Sky Rocks, you will need a lightning rod to avoid electrocution!
A treasure detector will also be helpful - it will show you the way to the great loot! If you collect enough herbs and other ingredients, you should prepare a restoration kit, ointments, antidote for toxic fumes, potions and other useful things. Ah, and one of the most important items - a drone that will allow you to search any world in the worlds panel and travel through the Gate!
When you will be on the other side of the Gate keep in mind the ancient technology fragments. You will find them in random places - they are not big, but they have bright pink color because they still contain some Essence, so they should catch your eye! Take them to Victor - he really needs them, and I’m sure he will reward you.
Preparation is the best survival tactic of any Gatewalker. Therefore, remember to never forget your needs. In the heat of fights and adventures, it is easy to forget even about basics such as food or water. Hunger or thirst may turn out to be your most dangerous enemy... Therefore, always plan each trip well.
Lots of things to remember, right? Don't worry, it will become your second nature in a heartbeat.
If you have any questions or suggestions, someone in the Guild will always listen to you. Just ask a question here:
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Thank you for being with me all this time, Gatewalker! Let’s see each other in the next lesson, where we will talk about what to do if an ordinary day turns out to be extremely dangerous and a horrible fight will wait for you… So, until next time!
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Last Chance to play the Demo!
Dear Gatewalkers!
We would like to remind you that you can play Gatewalkers demo until the end of this week! This demo is a part of Steam Survival Fest and it ends 8th of August, at 7 p.m CET/10:00 AM PDT.
The demo includes: ✔️ Tutorial + ancient dungeon 🗺️ The first mission of Act I - quest in the Ice World + exploration of Ancient Mine 🔥 Possibility to explore PCG worlds - Fire World and Toxic World (with Hive objective) ⚔️ Possibility to test many weapons
Please bear in mind that this is the same demo as on Steam Next Fest from February this year. We have decided not to make another demo because we are focusing now on finishing the full version of Gatewalkers.
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Gatewalkers - History
Dear Gatewalkers,
Have you ever wondered how it all happened? Well, let me tell you a story…
It started with fields. Not even a single blade of rye has sprouted. Soon after, the grasses, flowers, and bushes began to die. Later, dead insects and small animals were found. The process took years until, finally, nothing was left. Nobody understood the cause of these changes. Prophets heralded the end of the world. And they were not mistaken...
Our world is dying. The land produces no crops, and almost all animals are dead. The world people knew has disappeared. There is nothing left but barren land and the horror that the wind carries through the villages.
People looked for answers but couldn't find any rational explanation. And when science is not giving answers, you can only turn to your intuition or folklore legends. And that's why some started to look to the Last Bastion. An old fortress considered by many to be a place of mysterious power. There was a strange atmosphere around it, so more and more people wanted to explore it. Why was energy radiating from the cold walls? "Could it be hiding something?" they wondered.
And so, a relic of the Ancients was found underground. A colossal Gate that no one knew how to use. Numerous tests have been carried out, and many scientists, theologians, builders, and historians have wondered what this machine was if it was anything at all. And then, due to a fascinating coincidence, the Gate activated.
A glow of glaring light spread out in the circle, showing the land like it was a mirror. Completely different world, with creatures no one has ever seen. When the first scientist put his hand inside, it melted like it was passing through the water's surface. It was not difficult to find adventurers who willingly passed through the Gate. Unfortunately, most of them never came back.
The new discovery brought great hope but also a dangerous mystery. The evidence that Ancients existed implied that there were other amazing inventions somewhere in the universe. Other lands also seemed to be a great source of food, herbs, wood, meat, clean water, and other essentials for survival. On the other hand, expeditions to other worlds cost too many lives - the daredevils who wanted to bring food for the city and the greedy people who wanted to steal the invention. Some even tried to destroy it, considering it impure power. Something had to be done, and it had to be done quickly.
The most eminent warriors, knights, and scientists were summoned. After long and bloody negotiations, an alliance was formed between the people and the new faction - Gatewalkers. The warriors pledged to provide food and essential products to the townspeople in return for the exclusive use of the Gate. They began writing down everything they saw, fighting monsters, and looking for new worlds. Scientists collected all the data, analyzed and studied substances and samples, looking for a way to save the world.
Soon the processing capacity of a few warriors was insufficient to serve thousands of hungry people. It was decided that it was time to educate new warriors - fully adapted to travel and fight between worlds. A Guild Master was chosen, and he founded the first school. They started to train young people to become Gatewalkers.
Years passed. A relatively calm atmosphere in the city was achieved thanks to the supplies from behind the Gate. However, there was no indication that the world could be saved. Morale dropped. Everyone wanted to find at least a clue to help figure something out. It seemed that nothing could be done anymore...
But sometimes, one fresh mind is enough to change the course of history. Someone who can see a ray of light even in the deepest abyss.
That someone is you.
I hope you liked the story, but… It’s not just a story. You are truly someone who can save our world. We count on you!
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