It has been several months of intense work, but this very important update is ready for beta-testers! I am extremely happy to be able to share it after such a long time of designing, creating, writing and adjusting. Thanks for your patience and your enthusiasm; I know this sounds cliché, but you being there is what makes this game possible. Knowing there's so many people eager to play is what k…
The next update is not far away, so I thought I could share a summary of what will be added. Here is a run-down of the most important additions: -New outdoor area and dungeons, including a large city. -Over a dozen new quests, including the conclusion of 'The Laughing Blades', part three of the main quest. -Level cap raised to 7 -Around 14 new advanced careers (some may be held for another rele…
You might have heard about this already, since it has caused considerble buzz. Games made with Unity in the last years seem to suffer from a security vulnerability. You can read more about it here . Today's update includes Unity's patch to fix the issue in Archaelund. From the info that has been published, this issue shouldn't really have affected our players, but it's always better to be safe…
Beta testers got to play it a couple of weeks ago, and now the update is finally ready for everyone to enjoy. While this isn't a large update in itself -adding one dungeon and a few improvements- it marks an important milestone in the Early Access journey. This second arc of development (0.8 to 0.9) has been long, lasting over 14 months. Two new outdoor regions and five new dungeons were added…
Finally, you can take your revenge on the Bloody Crow pirates! This update features a new dungeon and some relevant tweaks. Our Beta is open, so you can join it anytime and try it for yourself . Since this isn't a huge update, I expect it to be out of Beta in a few days. Here is the full changelog: New Content · New dungeon added as part of the 'Chasing the Bloody Crow' quest, which is now comp…
This release adds Controller Support for the first time. The game should be playable with most controllers, although it might still receive further improvements. In addition, I am waiting for a Steamdeck to arrive, because I want the game to be fully optimized for this device. While this update was beta-tested during the last weeks, I've been working on a new dungeon that concludes the main que…
After several weeks of hard work, the latest beta update 0.8.6 includes controller support for 99% of game functionality. There's wtill a few minor things (such as typing a character's name) which still require a keyboard, but I'll implement them soon. Our Beta is open, so you can join it anytime and try it for yourself . Since I am not an expert at controller gameplay, any feedback is welcome.…
This is the deal! Greetings, adventurers! Today, Archaelund has been listed on Steam's main page as "Daily Deal", a curated selection of great games offered at the best prices. It is the first time Archaelund goes on sale, and it is a great opportunity to buy it at a price very similar to the original Early Access release price. Enough merchant talk, let's talk now about the good things to come…
Here's another small release that keeps paving the way for 0.9. Some love for archers was due, and the new arrows also make the Crafting skill more useful. I am now working on adding dual-wielding and player-usable poisons. I've begun experimenting with controller support in this update as well. For now, all you can do with a controller is to move and look around in exploration mode (using both…
The may 1st update provided a lot of new content, but also new spells, talents and even mechanics or special status effects. This update provides further polishing, dealing with a lot of minor issues and raising the XP cap, which was never intended to be reached without 'grinding'. Adjustments · Raised XP cap to 29,600, to better allow progressing through the new content. · Size of party invent…
After long months of work, update 0.8.3 is available on Steam. This update triples the content compared to the original EA release; playable time is currently 50+ hours. Again, I must send a big thank you to our Beta Testers, which have navigated all kind of weird bugs through the last week, until the last of them were fixed. New Content & Character Advancement · Added a new outdoor region to t…
I'm excited to announce the next major update is already available for Beta Testers, and very soon will be released for everyone. You can now travel south of Urendale, where you can explore a new town and complete 12 new quests. In addition the level cap has been raised to 6, and massive performance optimizations were added. The complete changelog can be found here, in the steam forum Beta disc…
Hello everyone! EDIT March 25th, as posted in a reply : I decided to add two extra quests, the new area really needed them. The new content is already playable but there's plenty of small details still to work on, such as itemization to adjust, a few new abilities and spells needing new code, etc. Unless something happens, I should have the beta released in less than two weeks. In my last news…
Hello everyone! I’d like to wish you all a joyful holiday season and an incredible New Year. It’s been a while since the last update, 0.8.2, in November, and I haven’t been very active in the community since then. The reason? I’ve been working nonstop on the next big update! Once more, it's a big one that can't be released in small installments. While I’d hoped to deliver it as a Christmas surp…
Thanks to the amazing Beta-Testers, a number of reported issues has been fixed through the last weeks. Some of these were old bugs present since the january release, but most were specific from the major update 0.8.1. There's also a few adjustments and improvements related to poison status, and other minor changes. · Encounters will now correctly aggro all the creatures as intended, even if the…
It's out! I am glad to announce 0.8.1 is already released. This update doubles the content compared to the original EA release in January; playable time is currently 35+ hours. I want to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to our Beta Testers, who have been incredibly active on the forums. These past 10 days have been intense, with nightly builds addressing every reported issue. He…
At long last, it is here! The first major update to Archaelund has arrived. Want to join Beta and try it? Here are the instructions . I advise you to not overwrite all of your previous saves, just in case! this is Beta testing, remember. Here is the provisional list of changes (I'll keep adding and fixing while testing goes along, so definitive 0.8.1 changelog may differ). New Content & Improve…
Archaelund is about to grow! This is a brief summary of what has been going on, and what is to come. Development summary In the first six months since release, I focused on polishing the existing content and mechanics. Along the way, we added a couple of new dungeons, bumped the number of completable quests from 17 to 21, and introduced many new features. You can check out the full details in t…
Greetings, adventurers! Before we dive in, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every player who has explored Archaelund or even just wishlisted the game. Your support makes Archaelund possible and keeps me motivated and excited to make it bigger and better every day. Thanks to you, the long road to 1.0 feels much less lonely. I am especially grateful to those who post reviews; even when a…
The first development stage of Archaelund Early Access has just been completed with the release of update 0.8. Here is the summary of the changes in today's update: Content changes & adjustments · Added a new cave dungeon in the western coast of the Peninsula, with a new associated quest(talk to Icanos the Loreseeker after completing Three Wanderers quest). · XP cap raised to 9,900 (maximum lev…
With the latest implemented features, we're just one update away from 0.8. It's been an intense 4 months of development, and looking back it's amazing how much has been achieved . Here is the changelog for today's update: Content changes & adjustments - Camp Encounters added. Your party may be attacked by monsters while they rest in dangerous locations! The risk level is displayed in the campin…
Content changes & adjustments · Added a small dungeon past the Peninsula outpost, with a new associated quest (Level 4 recommended!). If you already found certain letter in a skeleton past the outpost, the quest will be automatically added to your journal. · Added more varied minor loot from humanoid enemies, in concordance with what they wear and use, although in many cases it may be ruined/br…
Hi everyone! with some relevant mechanics changes in this update, I felt like writing a small post explaining them rather than just the usual log. Gameplay & Balance - Alchemy and Crafting skills implemented. You can now combine new items from ingredients while resting at camp. More "recipes" will be added in future versions. For some of the new ingredients required in recipes, check Myrelle th…
This small update includes minor fixes and adjustments related to the new features and quests released in the past update, but also a couple new options and tutorial improvements. Features & Improvements -You can now lower the game's difficulty (permanently) from the Party Options menu. -Hovering over a saved game will now list its difficulty (only for new saves). -New tutorial window when a co…
Content -Quest The Academy is now completable. The initial dialogue has been altered, so the quest has been reset. To initiate it, walk the road just out of Port Galeb and meet Issam. -Quest Justice from Above is now completable. The initial dialogue has been altered, so the quest has been reset. To initiate it, talk to the innkeeper in Port Galeb. Features & Improvements -Items can now be equi…
Changes & Improvements • Party Stash chest added to the inn in Port Galeb, where you can safely store items. There will be a similar chest available at towns added in the future, with the same shared storage. • Shops and Party Stash windows have been placed in a more practical way. • Encumbrance partially implemented. Carrying too much weight can reduce your adventurers' Dexterity. Party invent…
Balance • Using potions in combat now costs 4 AP instead of 2. • Nivaria's Word had recently increased its cost to 8WP. After further analysis, it's set to 7WP now. Changes & Improvements • You can now sell stacks of items, not just one by one. • New setting in Gameplay section, to keep open the character window after using an item. Content Fixes & Adjustments • "Goodfellows" will no longer res…
I've received many messages asking about a possible release of the game's OST. After talking to Laura, the composer & producer, we decided to publish it on youtube for everyone to enjoy. If you're interested in Laura's work, check her youtube channel and website . Soundtrack composition is just one of her many interests, so you might be surprised!
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