In-game event3 Sep 2026Early Access Hotfix #125Hello Adventurers, This update readies the main questline seasonal rewards. We’ve worked hard on improving the accessibility of the quests this season and believe this season should be the most straightforward to accomplish. We’ve added fun and quirky new rewards to give that extra motivation to cross the finish line. This update also brings bug fixes, additional polish to the recently added Qo…
We're bringing Dark and Darker to PAX West 2026 in Seattle, and we'd love to see you there. 📍 Location: Seattle Convention Center - Arch Expo Hall 📅 Dates: September 4~7, 2026 🎫 Booth: #763 Come by to meet the team, talk about Dark and Darker, and hang out with fellow adventurers. At the booth: · Dark and Darker Loots - free giveaways including keycaps, T-shirts, mousepads and more. · Someth…
Hello Adventurers, This update introduces the new taming and beast control system for the Ranger. Rangers will now be able to tame various animals from the dungeons to help in their bidding. We’ve also implemented sorely missing essential features such as a basic tutorial and inventory item swapping as we continue to advance towards a more complete game. Finally, say hello to the new loot gobli…
Hello! We're excited to announce that the EA Season #10 Warlord Tournament will be held this October! Full details are still being finalized, but here's some preliminary information to get you started. APPLICATIONS · Applications are open to players who reach and hold Warlord rank as of September 6 23:59 UTC and the applications will open shortly after this deadline. · You must register with on…
Greetings, Adventurers! This hotfix has bugfixes for a number of issues that have been disrupting the gameplay experience, along with a handful of balance adjustments. We've also added rewards for the outstanding adventurers who do well on the Weekly Hall of Fame! Now on top of bragging rights, you'll also be getting something tangible. For High Roller dungeons, we've eased some of the Gear Sco…
Hi Adventurers! This update introduces our Early Access 3rd Anniversary Event. During the event, the Skeleton returns to the Tavern with a special new quest to celebrate the anniversary. We've also fixed several major bugs that affected gameplay, made a number of balance adjustments, and improved the ping system to enhance the overall party-play experience. Looking ahead, we'll keep adding more…
Welcome Adventurers, This update brings numerous bug fixes and balance changes as we open the Marketplace and Arena. We’ve also made changes to how perks are unlocked as players who exclusively play the Squire Royale mode have less means to level up. We’ll look to improve that discrepancy in the future. Thank you and see you in the dungeons! IRONMACE Bugfixes: · Fixed an issue where the game co…
Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update. IRONMACE Bugfixes: · Fixed an issue where the game could crash if the Detail or Recent Matches button was pressed immediately after entering the Leaderboard screen. · Fixed an issue where canceling the Rogue's Play Dead too quickly and then using Tumble could cause the character to become unable to mov…
In celebration of Early Access Season 10, Legendary Status is on sale for 30% off — just $21 . The sale ends July 31 at 00:00 UTC . Don’t miss out. Legendary Status upgrades your free Squire account to Legendary, unlocking access to High-Roller Dungeons and more. Check it out here → [ Legendary Status - Get it now ]
Hello Adventurers, Welcome to Early Access Season 10. All character levels, items, stashes, inventory, reward tokens, karma, quest, affinity, and triumph levels have been reset. This season brings several large new features. · Enter the Flames! – Power stirs once more within the dungeons. New arcane magic has awakened. Forgotten divine magic has been rediscovered, and a new terror now rises fro…
Hello! The EAS9 Warlord Tournament has come to a close! What an incredible weekend it was for the contestants and everyone who tuned in. The highest ranking Warlords of EAS9 from three regions went head-to-head in the arena, and I think their incredible plays and clutch moments will be remembered for a long time! Here are the champions and runner-up teams of each region: ASIA · 1st place - ET7…
Hello Adventurers, The Dark and Darker EAS9 Warlord Tournament is starting this weekend! Top 24 Warlord teams from all over the world will clash for their throne. Livestream Platform · Official IRONMACE Twitch Regional Tournament Schedule · ASIA: 2026-07-10 (Fri) 10:00 UTC · NA: 2026-07-11 (Sat) 01:00 UTC · EU: 2026-07-12 (Sun) 14:00 UTC ASIA Teams Team 1 - Ungboo (vincennt/nyamunyamukk/Dybi1ib…
Hi Adventurers, This update marks the start of the EAS9 End of Season Events. During the final stretch before the start of EAS10, the dungeons have become a more dangerous place with better rewards to match. Non-boss monsters are more aggressive. In return, dungeon drop rates have been increased across the board. Artifact drop rates have been doubled in High-Roller dungeons, and the chance to o…
Hi Adventurers, This update brings several large changes to the High-Roller and Normal dungeons. We have now added a minimum gear-score requirement along with a higher entrance fee to the High-Roller dungeons to heighten their identity as a high-risk/high reward venue. To offset the higher fees, all adventurers that enter the HR dungeons now receive a ‘Gambler’s Token’ that they can be sold on…
Hello, Adventurers! The application for the EAS9 Warlord Tournament is now officially OPEN! The time has come to prove your dominance and stand victorious among the fiercest warriors in the arena. As previously announced, applications are open to Warlords from both the Solo/Duo and Flex (Trio) leaderboards. Eligibility & Applications · Qualification: Players must apply together as a full team,…
Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update. IRONMACE Bugfixes: · Fixed an issue where the door in the Hellwind module of The Forgotten Castle - Inferno could fail to open even after operating the lever. · Fixed an issue where the ziplines did not appear in The Blue Maelstrom. · Fixed an issue where ocean currents could appear in unintended locat…
Hello! We are excited to announce that the EAS9 Warlord Tournament will be held this July! While the full details are still being polished, we wanted to share some preliminary information with you. APPLICATIONS · Applicants must maintain their Warlord rank until June 22nd. Additionally, you must select one of your Warlord-tier classes to register for the tournament, and all matches must be play…
Hi Adventurers, This hotfix brings polish and balance to the recently added features. This includes adding new treasure rooms and mining ores to the recently added the Firedeep levels. We’ve also made numerous adjustments to the economy, making rare items more valuable. We’ve tuned the balance for the game rules including the amount of AP earned for kills and going down a floor. We’ve also made…
Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update. IRONMACE Bugfixes: · Fixed an issue where the Druid's Shapeshift Forms could gain unintended increases to their Health. · Fixed an issue where the Ranger's Penetrating Shot and True Shot effects could be applied to all weapons. · Fixed an issue where the Cleric's Faithfulness effect could be applied to…
Hello, Adventurers! The Grand Finals of the Streamer Invitational Event Match were held successfully on Sunday, May 24th. Some of you may have watched live, but for those who missed the results, here’s a quick recap! Streamer Invitational Event Match Grand Finals Result · 🥇Winner: Team Circus ( Ruple / NavySeals / AquaSixmage ) · 🥈 Runner-up: Team Buff Me Please ( Hyeakjin / Tazza / Ttattai )…
Hi Adventurers, This update prepares the start of Arena Season #2, available on weekends starting from May 29. We have now expanded the Arena system and have added a new ‘Solo/Duo’ matchmaking queue with additional rewards. The new ‘Solo/Duo’ Arena queue still means the match is fought as a 3vs3 battle, but only solo and duo parties will be able to join the random matchmaking queue. The origina…
Hello, Adventurers! We hope you had a great weekend watching the Streamer Invitational Event Match last Saturday. Despite the packed schedules, 4 teams put on an awesome show with some fierce competition, and after all the dust settled, two teams have officially punched their tickets to the Grand Finals of the Esports Title Showcase - Streamer Invitational Event Match Grand Finals! Here’s a rec…
Hello! The online semifinals of the Streamer Invitational Event Match, a special event of the previously announced will begin shortly. Please find below the lineup of the 4 teams (12 streamers) and the broadcast crew taking part in this event, along with the semifinal format. Semifinal Rules · Format : Full round-robin. Every team faces each other once. Each match is a Bo3, consisting of a maxi…
Hello, Adventurers! This is IRONMACE. We’re excited to share some great news about an opportunity to meet you all in person! Dark and Darker has been selected for the e-Sports Title Support Program, and we’ll be participating in PlayX4, held at KINTEX in Ilsan, from May 21 to May 24. For anyone who is visiting or living in Korea, stop by the IRONMACE booth at PlayX4 to take part in various even…
Hi Adventurers, This hotfix continues our quest to bring more polish and balance to the game. We’ve added several small QoL changes to make the game more organized and easier to navigate. We’ve updated lootdrops, including the return of rings and pendants, to accentuate certain POIs within the dungeons. This update also includes many class and weapon balance changes to encourage more and divers…
Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update. IRONMACE Bugfixes: · Fixed an issue where a specific pattern of the Abomination could cause a crash. · Fixed an issue where certain Quests in the Merchant's Quest Log popup could be missing or only partially displayed. · Fixed an issue where, due to Secure Option compatibility, High-Roller and Arena co…
Greetings, Adventurers. This hotfix is aimed at quickly resolving several issues to ensure a proper start to this season. Other changes, including balance adjustments, will be rolled out gradually through upcoming hotfixes. This hotfix fixes the ability to claim your EAS8 Adventure Rank rewards, fixes a blocking issue with the Mimic quest, and adds the missing key binding options for the newly…
Hello Adventurers, Welcome to Early Access #9. All character levels, items, stashes, inventory, reward tokens, karma, quest, affinity, and triumph levels have been reset. This season brings several large new features. · Face the Inferno – The gates to Hell have opened wide with a revamped Inferno. Enter a classic fantasy world of fire and brimstone plagued by a new demonic horde. Face the embod…
Hear me, brave Adventurers! The deepest floor of the Forgotten Castle has been warped by an unimaginable, ancient evil. The Inferno has been completely renewed, and the gates to Hell are now wide open. Prepare to descend into the darkest depths to face the ultimate embodiment of malice. Will you let the darkness consume your soul, or will your light pierce through the evil? We shall soon find o…
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