Game update16 Jun 2026Hotfix (Version 0.5.0.56)Lightnings, a new Hotfix is now live for VOIN, providing various bug fixes for the game. · Fixed the issue with Sedogor being stuck after the first two lines. You can now progress through the arena. · Fixed the issue with Ichor from your corpse doubling upon being picked up. Upon death, you no longer drop Ichor. · Fixed the issue where Standing Waves from Oscillating Runes could be hit by the p…
Hello Vindicators, I am incredibly proud to be able to share something exciting with you today; the full music video for ‘Vengeance is Thy Name’, our brand new VOIN OST single. You might notice that this track almost feels like one of worship, and you’d be right; a hymn for HER, if you will. A slight glimpse at the power of what you stand to face. Featuring Jonathan Young and Alex Moukala, ‘Ven…
Hello Vindicators, As the year draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on everything we've built together—and to give you a glimpse of what's next. First and foremost: thank you . Every time I read your reviews, Discord messages, and Steam discussions, or watch a clip of your incredible runs, it truly means the world. As a solo developer, the journey is often a solitary one, push…
Lightnings, The time approaches…for the Steam Awards 2025. VOIN has been on an incredible journey this year; from the substantial Permafrost update to a new itemization system, loadouts, and weapon skills, every update has taken us a step closer to the final vision for gameplay in VOIN, and the outpouring of support and feedback has been so encouraging. That’s why I would greatly appreciate it…
Lightnings, Update 4.1 (Version 0.4.1) is now live, addressing some of the issues that have been reported in the wake of Update 4. Before I delve into the patch notes, though, I just wanted to take a brief moment to thank you all for your continued support of VOIN. As a solo developer, having such an enthusiastic and engaged community rooting for your game is the best possible outcome for all t…
Lightnings, VOIN Update 0.4.0 has arrived. A new force has awakened. Elemental fire itself has been summoned to aid you in cleansing the land of HER abominations and twisted magic. This is the third major update, introducing a redefined itemization system , redesigned movement and attack animations , unique weapon skills , the ability to parry and block enemy attacks, and improvements and balan…
Vindicators, I'm working on a major overhaul of VOIN's itemization system, and I wanted to pull back the curtain a bit. This post is for the curious: the players who want to know why I'm making these changes, not just what they are. After watching how you all play and listening to your feedback, I realized the game's current itemization system has a number of fundamental issues which couldn't r…
Lightnings, I’ve joined forces with a fellow solo dev to bring you a brutal bundle of steel and fire. Allow me to introduce you to the VOIN/BREAKER Bundle . VOID/BREAKER is an adrenaline-fueled roguelite FPS where you’ll fight relentless machines to escape an endless cycle, and carve your way out through environmental destruction. BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK THE SEQUENCE /BREAK FREE. Seize both gam…
Lightnings, The sun burns high, but down here, the only heat that matters comes from your rage—and the spark before the kill. Some of you have been watching, waiting. This is your moment: from June 26 until July 10, VOIN is 20% off during the tinyBuild Summer Sale. If you’re ready to join the fight, now is the time! Follow VOIN on Social Media: · Threads · Bluesky · X · Discord · YouTube
Lightnings, Permafrost Update (Version 0.3.0) has arrived. Winds howl over the mountain tops. Perpetual blizzards hide the snow-covered peaks behind an impenetrable veil, where the winds howl their deadly serenade to HER , awakening ancient horrors from their eternal slumber. This is the second major update, introducing a new core game mechanic, quests, improvements and balance changes suggeste…
Lightnings, I’ve been cooking. I’m excited to share that VOIN: Permafrost - a massive new update - is scheduled to be released in June. Watch the new devlog below to see what’s coming next. But I can’t leave you waiting that long without something new, can I? The Reflected Tree of Talents Step into the Hall of Reflections in the Amarict and behold the newest addition to that sacred room - The R…
Lightnings, The new patch is now live, addressing some of the issues, but most importantly, adding new items to the game! Note: ⚡ indicates changes inspired by community! Additions 🆕 14 new items in total: 5 hearts, 3 rings, 3 runes, 2 artifacts, 1 necklace. All of them were suggested by the community! ❤️ Items Ideas and Suggestions Changes 🔄 ⚡ Veilrender's enchantment 'Avatar of Undeath' ca…
Lightnings, I’ve joined forces with Achilles: Legends Untold to bring you a bundle forged in blood and glory. Two warriors, one fate. VOIN x Achilles: Legends Untold join forces in the Mythical Warriors Bundle . Seize both games at a special discount and carve your legend across time. Will you fight as the Thunderborn, or wield the spear of a fallen hero? Mythical Warriors Bundle Check out Achi…
Lightnings, The Thunderborn Update (Version 0.2.0) is here. The skies flash with fury, and the world trembles. A storm is rising, and only the Thunderborn can stand against the abominations and spectral horrors summoned by HER will. Will you answer the call? This is the first of several major updates, bringing long-planned additions to the game, and many of those that were shaped by your feedba…
Lightnings, Update #1 (Version 0.1.5) is now live. I have spent most of the time refactoring several systems under the hood to make it easier to add future content, so this update will be light on content, but I am almost done with engine-related work, so further progress will be faster and much more noticeable. Behold the patch notes of the Update #1 (Version 0.1.5) below. Note: ⚡ indicates ch…
Lightnings, I am endlessly grateful to everyone who has played and supported VOIN so far. Your feedback, reviews, and enthusiasm have been invaluable in shaping the game. To celebrate this journey, VOIN is now available at a discounted price for the very first time! If you’ve been waiting to join the fray, now is the perfect moment with 20% off. And for those already cleansing the darkness—than…
Lightnings, After the game entered early access and players provided feedback about the lack of content, I decided to take some time to revise the current development plan. Game's World and Progression Originally ( around 2 years ago ), the game was designed to be fairly linear and without deep character progression systems, with an average playthrough lasting about 12 hours (2 hours per locati…
Lightnings, The new patch is now live, addressing the localization fixes and some reported bugs. Thank you for sharing your wisdom in the comments sections, Steam forums, and on our sacred Discord server. Please keep on sharing your feedback. Localization · New localized texts have been added to all supported languages. · Master’s subtitles have been localized to all supported languages. · Fixe…
Lightnings, The time has come and the call has been answered: VOIN Early Access begins today! Are you ready to rise and purge the plague that has consumed life itself? To those who have already braved the demo, shared their wisdom, and bared the insights: you are the foundation upon which this journey is built. And for that, I’m grateful to you. Your voices echo through the void, guiding our cr…
Lightnings, The time has come. With more than 100,000 of you waiting, today, I’m happy to share that VOIN is ready to enter the Steam Early Access on December 10th. The game already features most of the core systems and mechanics I envisioned, but there’s still so much more I want to explore and expand—both in terms of content and the depth of the experience. As a solo developer working on VOIN…
For the Steam Next Fest where VOIN is present the demo has been updated with several improvements and fixes: · The tutorial has been simplified and streamlined, making it more coherent and faster to complete. · Corrupted items have been revamped. They no longer apply Weakness. Instead, their properties remain hidden until you cleanse them. Deckard Cain is now a bell. · IMPORTANT! :loudspeaker:…
Rise now, Lightning. Your master beckons. Serve with unwavering faith and rain down your fury upon all who dare stand in defiance. VOIN DEMO IS NOW AVAILABLE TO CONSUME If you were among the early adopters during the initial testing, here's what you should expect from the demo this time. Item affixes are fully implemented and working. Combine different effects and create your own builds of dest…
Hi everyone, It’s Nikita Sozidar. I’ve just unveiled the new music video at Convergence Games Showcase! As you can see from the trailer above, I'll be taking the updated demo to the Steam Next Fest this October, and YOU ARE ALL INVITED to join me on this exciting next step! I'll have more details on the new demo in the coming days. I'm still finalising a few things, and as a perfectionist, I wa…
Hi everyone, It’s Nikita Sozidar. So… tinyBuild Connect 2024 just happened , and my new devlog was featured in the show. How cool is that?! In case you missed it during the show, here it is! Watch the new Devlog Demo is now available In case you live under the rock missed the news, or just heard about the game for the first time, VOIN demo is currently available to play on Steam! Experience two…
Hey everyone! It’s Nikita, and today, I’m excited to invite you to play VOIN’s demo! It’s part of the Steam Endless Replayability Fest and will be available to play until June 3rd. After the first closed playtest, which took place in February 2024, I spent a lot of time analysing all the data and feedback that players shared with me. I've also been changing various mechanics and aspects of the…
Hey everyone! It’s Nikita, and I can’t believe my eyes. More than 20,000 of you have wishlisted the game since I launched the playtest on March 8th! We’ve managed to collect valuable feedback from more than 9000 playtesters (that’s A LOT OF FEEDBACK), who played around 6666 😈 hours to date (that’s A LOT OF HOURS). As an additional thank you to all who have participated, I’ve decided to keep th…
Hey everyone, Today’s the day! This is the first time that anyone outside my friends, family, publisher and a few influencers can play the game I’ve been working on for the last couple of years. I’m incredibly excited for you to try it out. Let me know what you think! ⚡️What’s in the playtest? The main objective of the level is to defeat the boss. However, that will require some preparation. Co…
Hey everyone, We are opening the gates of Hadracon for a short period of time so you can join our first playtest starting March 8th! ⚡️ How to Join the Playtest Head over to the Steam store page now and select 'Request Access' to join the playtest and help shape the future of VOIN. The more requests we get, the faster we can open the gates, so spread the word! We'll share more details in the ne…
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