After nearly four years of development, Grimlord in all of its full glory is finally ready for you.
Now rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, the game features a complete story —— 4 chapters, 12 boss battles, and over 150 weapon parts for you to craft your instrument of destruction. It has evolved into a fully-fledged RPG, packed with secrets to be uncovered.
Trust us - if you love dark fantasy RPGs, playing one developed especially for VR will be something you'll cherish for the longest time.
Allow us to reintroduce some of the game’s key features so all can understand what kind of experience awaits!
Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade!
Improved Parry!
Grimlord harnesses the power of Unreal Engine 5 and the cutting-edge Chaos Physics System to deliver combat that feels truly immersive. Every attack is dynamically calculated for realistic feedback, making each clash of blades and block of a shield feel visceral and authentic.
Immersive Interactions
Dive into a world brimming with life, where interactions with NPCs and creatures are enhanced by a physics-driven character system. Whether you're negotiating with a mysterious figure or grappling with a formidable monster, every encounter feels tangible and reactive.
Facial Expressions
For the full release, we've pushed the boundaries of immersion even further with expressive monster animations. Some of these are crafted using motion capture and facial capture technology, ensuring their movements and expressions are strikingly lifelike. From menacing glares to savage strikes, these enemies feel more real than ever before.
Enhanced Physics Across the Board!
With the powerful capabilities of UE5, we are pushing the limits of game physics. Experience the most immersive physics ever in Grimlord VR!
Unique Skills & Spells
Magic is vital in Grimlord's medieval fantasy world, offering players five distinct branches to master. From the destructive fury of Fire, Ice, and Wind, to the enigmatic powers of Shadow and the divine grace of Holy, each magical path opens up unique talents and specialized builds. Some weapons even harbor exclusive skills etched into their very essence, adding depth and strategy to your already-expanded arsenal.
Newest Magical Staff!
Channel your inner mage by casting spells through rune-drawing mechanics, bringing dark and powerful magic to life right before your eyes.
Weapon Talents!
Feeling bland holding a weapon on your hand? To become truly unstoppable, upgrade your character's combat potential through the robust talent system, featuring a detailed talent tree that tailors your playstyle. Try to attach talents and skills to your weapons!
Customize Your Combat Style!
And as you venture deeper into the world, adapt your playstyle by swapping weapon skills on the fly, seamlessly navigating the intuitive skill-swapping interface.
Tons of Weapons!
Say Hello to the Old Pal Blacksmith!
Take your gear to the next level by visiting the Blacksmith, where you can unlock weapon schematics to craft distinctive, personalized armaments. BUT, how many extra weapon parts did you notice?
Upgraded Bows?
Flambert? Rapiers? What are they?
Monstrous Shield?
Full 3 Chapters
Journey Expanded!
The journey through Grimlord grows darker and more treacherous as you venture deeper into its haunting world. After navigating the perilous outer perimeters of Castle Arugiet (Castle Roar) in Chapter One, the adventure takes you to the eerie and enigmatic Gloomy Estate, home to the mysterious Herbalist.
With the sealed gates to the inner castle unlocked, players will advance to the very heart of Castle Arugiet—a stronghold brimming with the full might of the King’s Forces. Each step further into this oppressive fortress raises the stakes, testing your skill and resolve in battles against its formidable defenders.
Bosses —— The Old Remains...
As you venture further, you'll encounter additional challenges and diverse tales. Some are the guardians of the ancient world, while others are here to challenge you... From their distinct designs and deadly movesets to rich backstories and epic, original soundtracks, each boss encounter feels like a monumental event. These battles demand strategy, skill, and courage to overcome.
Grimlord challenges you to conquer its beautifully bleak world, offering an unforgettable blend of exploration, combat, and storytelling at every turn.
New Companions
In Grimlord, every step of your journey brings you face-to-face with a cast of unforgettable NPCs, each playing a vital role in both gameplay and the rich tapestry of the game’s lore.
Some will soothe your heart and help you grow stronger, like Rheala, whose presence offers comfort and the means to hone your skills for the trials ahead.
Black-Hearted Merchant, or a Generous Helper?
And some will trade rare and unique items that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Seek out the merchant, whose wares offer opportunities to customize your arsenal and uncover hidden potential.
Goblin in the House!
The mysterious helper in your house! What's he up to?
But that’s just the beginning. Grimlord is brimming with secrets waiting to be discovered: hidden paths that reward the curious, treasure chests filled with riches, and weapon parts that allow you to further customize your gear to suit your playstyle.
In Grimlord, every encounter, every discovery, and every choice deepens your connection to its dark and immersive world, ensuring that no two adventures are ever the same.
A Letter To Every Brave Adventurer
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If you have concerns/questions/suggestions/feedback etc., don't hesitate to chat on our Discord: Official Grimlord Discord Server
Official Announcement Trailer + Giveaway + 20% OFF!
Good day, Brave Adventurers!
Watch how the New Era of Grimlord begins. 🔥
Warriors of Light, it's high time to strive for the light whilst standing before darkness. The fight against the tyrannical Grim Lord continues and will be at an all-time high coming December 2024.
Watch the Official Announcement Trailer here:
To celebrate our Announcement Trailer release, Grimlord is 20% OFF on Steam for a limited time! Grab it while you can!
To celebrate the release of the 2024 Official Announcement Trailer, we're giving away FOUR $25 Amazon Gift Cards! Follow the steps below to officially participate:
NOTE: Only those who shared their link to their shared X post will be eligible to win the giveaway!
Don't miss out and join our Discord now!
What's coming to Grimlord?
Don't know what to expect for the upcoming release next month? You may have missed out on the Revised Roadmap 2024-25! Here's the Roadmap in full detail for you. Remember - your sword can't ever be sharper than your mind!
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If you have concerns/questions/suggestions/feedback etc., don't hesitate to chat on our Discord: Official Grimlord Discord Server
Fixed an issue where the frame rate in some areas was too low.
v0.5.1 Hotfix
Fixed some UI glow issues and miscellaneous bugs
Halloween 2024: A Grimlord Update
What better time of the year than a Halloween full of updates? 🎃
Last time, we talked about the dawn of a new Grimlord Era. Now, we're switching things up - tenfold.
An engine upgrade, a closed beta, an in-game Halloween event, Rhaela bringing her treats and tricks into Discord, and our participation for Steam Scream Fest 3 - all jam-packed into one spook-tastic major update!
Let's have a look at what the time of shadows have brought upon us!
Unreal Engine 5 - A Sprint to the Future
We're starting off with the biggest news - Grimlord is now on Unreal Engine 5.
With the move to the latest Unreal Engine 🍬, we're bringing key technological advancements to Grimlord with the aim of significantly enhancing the player experience.
Some of the massive improvements to Grimlord brought by the move to Unreal Engine 5 include, but are not limited to:
A New Physics System - UE5's new Physics system offers more granular control over physics simulations, allowing for more customized and realistic effects. This enhances combat accuracy, world immersion, and realism, especially in VR.
Bigger Development Breathing Room - UE5's potential for development brings us better ways to manifest our vision into reality - making it possible to expand some in-game mechanics. The best example is the Talent System, which has been updated to the latest version, allowing players to level up to 30 and have full access to the complete talent tree.
A Truly Immersive World - UE5 allows for incredibly detailed environments without sacrificing performance. It's particularly beneficial for Grimlord as a VR game, where high-quality visuals are crucial for total immersion. It also offers significant performance improvements, especially for VR, where frame rate and latency are critical.
The move to Unreal Engine 5 is just the tip of the iceberg. Overall, this has allowed us to determine what to include on the renewed roadmap.
We'd love to hear from you about the move to Unreal Engine 5. Let us know your thoughts, feedback, suggestions, and anything else on Discord!
The Darkness Cometh!
The Exiled Mage has left an official scroll, but this time, it's different. This report was very difficult to decipher, and we hope you can help us. Here's the letter.
CAESAR 7
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Svykz vm aol Tvuhzalyf - Aol Wbtwrpu Svyk ohz ylabyulk!
Aol leayltlsf ahslualk dhysvjr aolu-ruvdu hz Zpy Zhukphsvz vm Zvyyvdcpssl jvtlz ihjr av ohbua bz hss - huk clyf sprlsf av zllr clunlhujl hnhpuza aol thu vu aol johpy, dovzl kltpzl jvbsk iypun jhahzayvwopj jvuzlxblujlz av vby tvuhzalyf huk aol luapyl ylhst.🍬
Dopsl Yohlsh, aol hwwyluapjl vm aol thu vu aol johpy, ahrlz olst vm aol mlzapcpaplz ohwwlupun ha aol tvuhzalyf, P zllr tf Svykz mvy olsw av mpuhssf klmlha aopz tvuzaly. P bynl fvb uva av sla Yohlsh ruvd vm aopz, hz aol ptwlukpun kvvt vm oly thzaly tpnoa zluk oly puav aol zhtl zwpyhs vm thkulzz aoha kvvtlk Zhukphsvz h svun aptl hnv.
Klmlha opt! Ihupzo opt! Sla opt ruvd aoha opz aptl ohz whzzlk, aoha aol khyrulzz vm aol tvuhzalyf ullkz uv mbyaoly khyrlupun, huk aoha aol spnoa vm aol mshtlz vu vby avyjolz ullkz uv leayh ltilyz!
Thf aol leayhchnhua ylhwz vm opz kltpzl uva abyu fvb puav aol tvuzaly ol dhz.
CAESAR 7
The messenger who delivered this letter, although appearing distraught, told us that the Exiled Mage wanted only the true Lords to know of this. We hope you are one of them.
Rhaela's Tricks and Treats! - A Discord Halloween Event
The night is grim and full of mysteries. The already very dark atmosphere of the lonely mountains is becoming overwhelming for the Lords. It’s up to Rhaela🍬 to lighten up the mood with some tricks and treats!
Rhaela's got something up her sleeve! Join our Discord for more information about the Halloween event.
Steam Scream Fest 3 - Grimlord is 17% OFF!
Since we're doing a headfirst slide into Halloween-town, we're bringing you Grimlord at a slashed price this spooky season!
Enjoy 17% OFF when you purchase Grimlord during the Steam Scream Fest 3!
SALE STARTS: October 28th, 2024 PDT SALE ENDS: November 4th, 2024 PDT
With the eventual release of Grimlord approaching, we're inviting our most hardcore players into our Closed Beta!
Reminder - there are only limited slots for the Closed Beta, and only those truly worthy will be picked (well, those who beat Chapter 1, among other factors).
Want to be part of the Closed Beta as a tester? Follow the link below:
Grimlord Free Demo - Delisting
Together with Grimlord's upgrade to Unreal Engine 5, we will be delisting the Grimlord Free Demo app on the Meta Quest.
Apart from bringing the best gaming experience we can offer our players, with this, we're moving towards a direction laser-focused on development for the good future of Grimlord.
A Message from the Devs
Even with the new features and everything happening with Grimlord for the Halloween, we'd love for you to know that we are still as actively committed to bringing Grimlord to its full version as we were when we started it all.🍬
We especially put time and effort into ensuring everyone's enjoyment of this version of the game while we work towards its eventual release.
We would be very much welcome to receive any feedback, suggestions, concerns, and comments during this crucial period, so please feel free to join our Discord and let us know your thoughts!
Join the Grimlord Community!
If you have concerns/questions/suggestions/feedback etc., don't hesitate to chat on our Discord: Official Grimlord Discord Server
Today marks the beginning of a new era. You probably have noticed the changes we've made on all fronts - from our social media accounts to our Discord server.
Now, we're bringing you our latest Roadmap with all the exciting changes upcoming to Grimlord in the next few months and the following year!
We prepared a beautiful, easy-to-digest Roadmap infographic just for you!
Grimlord Roadmap 2024-25
With all the plans we have for the next few months and 2025, we've laid it all down into one graphic. Check it out here!
We're excited - we know you are, too. We appreciate you for journeying with us from the beginning! Here's to the new era of Grimlord!
Join the Grimlord Community!
If you have concerns/questions/suggestions/feedback etc., don't hesitate to chat on our Discord: Official Grimlord Discord Server
Time flies! It's been a year since Grimlord's Early Access went live. We've journeyed together for more than 360 days now, and we are so grateful for all your support every single day! We're hard at work making new content and developing the rest of the game, so unfortunately, we couldn't prepare any special gifts for this occasion in time. Please be patient as we cook up a grand feast for you in the near future. We are offering a special discount from June 14th to 27th. We hope this will bring more players to join us in this epic adventure!
Let us show you what we've been working on, this is content in the making for the full-release by the end of 2024.
New Enemies Cunning and agile goblins, beware of their tricks and traps!
Goblin Horde Leader, able to call in his goons to gang up on you.
Powerful Elite Guard that will definitely give you a run for your money.
New Spells for you guys to try out and smash your foes with.
New Area: Dark Manor Atrocities fell upon this estate, a bloodline cut short, a resistance in vain.
New Area: Castle Arugiet More secrets for you to uncover
Grimlord v0.4.9 Beta Preview
Dear Lords of the Monastery:
We are so psyched to announce that there is a major update on the way, in which we have improved the enemy combat system. Previously, when you blocked an attack it would interrupt the enemies’ combo.
Once you master the enemies’ starting moves, the entire combat experience becomes boring. Based on community feedback on this aspect, we have improved the combat system. When facing enemies’ continuous attacks, you need to parry at the right moment multiple times to prevent yourself from being damaged.
Please notice that in this update we clearly differenciate parrying and blocking.
Blocking - If you only raise your weapon to block the opponent's attack, you will not be damaged, but this move will drain your poise bar faster and eventually make you drop your weapon. Parrying - If you actively swing your weapon against an opponent's attack, you will barely consume any of your poise. Instead, it will drain the enemies’ poise by a chunk and make them fall to the ground or stunned.
Additionally, we've improved weapon hitboxes in this update, making parrying and blocking more accurate. The glitch that caused some parts of weapons to be unblockable in the past has also been fixed.
We have also slightly adjusted the enemy AI. While blocking combos, they may suddenly change their attack pattern, making the combat more diverse and dynamic, and of course, harder than before.
We will release this update as a preview first, if you want to give it a try, you can pull it up from the game version selection page.
Please consider join our discord and provide your feedback there at #049-preview-feedback forum. We are going to read and reply every single one of them :)
Cheers Grimlord Devs
v0.4.7 Hotfix
Regarding height calibration issues.
Dear Adventures:
Recently, we have received a lot of feedback regarding issues with height calibration. This bug mainly appeared with using Virtual Desktop and Steam Link to play the game. After testing and troubleshooting, we have located the source and fixed it with is hotfix. If you still encounter related problems please post it in the community chat or join our Discord to report it. We appreciate your feedback, thank you for your long-term support.
Grimlord v0.4.7 Patch Note
Dear Adventurers:
We are so excited to announce that version 0.4.7 has been integrated. In this update, we modified the weapon system. Now, when you wield two-handed weapons with both hands, your damage will be higher. With a bit more practice, you'll be able to defeat enemies more easily. Two weeks ago, we launched the standalone device version of Grimlord (on Quest Applab). Everything is working perfectly so far, and the standalone version will provide almost the same experience as the PC version, except for some graphics differences. We know that everyone is waiting for the second chapter. Everything is going well so far. We did some internal testing and are happy to report that several sections in the level can already be played with minimum issues. We are also preparing the AI for new enemy types and BOSS battles. Another important piece of news is that we started the production of the third chapter a few weeks ago. We will evaluate chapters 2 and 3 as a whole for the completeness of the story, maybe the two chapters will be launched at the same time and bring the story home with a memorizing climax. There is much to be considered, and we hope you, our beloved fans, will wait patiently for a little bit longer. While level designers and visual artists are working hard to make those levels, our engineers are also optimizing certain systems and mechanics, and we hope to continue to enhance the physical combat experience, which runs very well on standalone devices. We are also expanding and modifying the talent tree, and it is expected that new test content will be available soon.
New addition:
Boost two-handed weapons performance through a new system. Now when you hold a two-handed weapon with both hands, it will deal more damage and have increased poise break.
Fixes:
1. Correct the Cavalry Shield's name to Heater Shield. 2. The Christmas event has been closed. Players who have already obtained the luxury pouch will keep them, and any newly created characters under the same account will also receive them. This pack will be in the costume-switching scroll. 3. Players will have 5 points for all basic attributes. 4. Change the 32 points of Vitality provided by Knight Armor to 25 points. 5. Change the 22 points of Vitality provided by Leather Armor to 15 points. 6. Change the 15 points of Strength provided by Leather Armor to 10 points. 7. Change the 21 points of Vitality provided by the Garment of Pride to 15 points. 8. Fixed the weapon disappearing issue at the death screen.
Optimizations
1. Optimized the handling of some weapons, making the grip more stable. 2. Optimized the effect of human enemies after being hit, incorporating more physical feedback.
Modified skills
1. The passive skill provided by the sword component Long Grip has been changed from Increasing slashing damage by 10% when holding with two hands to Increasing poise damage by 10% when holding with two hands. 2. Sword component Dueling sword grip adds 1 passive skill. Increasing pierce damage by 5% 3. Daggar component Wooden grip adds 1 passive skill Increase slashing damage by 5% 4. Axe component Viking ax handle adds 1 passive skill Increase slashing damage by 5% 5. Long shaft component Spear shaft of Ordeal adds 1 passive skill Increase pierce damage by 10% when holding with two hands 6. The passive skill provided by the long shaft component Iron Sheet has been changed from Increasing poise damage by 10% when holding with two hands to Increasing slashing damage by 10% when holding with two hands. 7. The passive skill of the Long shaft has been removed. (The trait is that it is long) 8. Long shaft component Wooden shaft adds 1 passive skill. Increase pierce damage by 5%. 9. Hammer component Hammer handle adds 1 passive skill. Increase poise damage by 10% when holding with two hands 10. Shield component Cavalry Shield adds 1 passive skill. Maximum blocking rate increase by 30
