Major update6 May 2026Patch 5Hello Heroes! Today we bring you: Patch 5 · returning many of the inventory and equipment slots that were present in the original game, · adding quick casting combat arts and hot-switching weapons to specific slots to controllers, · and improved UI readability for the Steamdeck (only active when played on a handheld device). As usual, a more detailed changelog will follow below. A short note on…
Hello everyone, and apologies for the late announcement, and thank you for your patience. As some of you may have already noticed, we had to delay the patch that was initially planned for late Febuary / early March. The patch that includes the 5th weapon and combat art slots is still coming, but will need to be delayed a bit further. This means, that the next patch will be the synchronization o…
Many of you have already been wondering what's going to happen to the Sacred 2 Remaster in 2026, and while there are still some details to be clarified internally, we want to give a bit of perspective as to what is ahead. Our console team is currently a bit tied up in a long-er term project, the development of the Switch version of the Remaster. Any improvements and fixes made for the switch ve…
The Sacred community has survived and thrived for 20 years, and that longevity is owed in no small part to the passion, creativity, and persistence of its modding community. Mods, tools, guides, and countless community projects have kept Ancaria alive long after most games would have faded away. And we genuinely appreciate that dedication. We’re also aware that not all of the changes introduced…
Dear Sacred 2 Community! We are happy to announce, that Patch 3 is NOW LIVE! As the main feature for this update, we are adding the Free Play game mode. How does the game mode work? · the main quest progression is disabled completely · side quest progress is reset every time you restart the game, allowing you to repeat quests over and over again to farm items and experience · most main quest BO…
Dear Heroes of Ancaria! We are happy to announce that we just released a significant patch for all platforms, addressing most of the stability issues and crashes that occurred since the release. It unfortunately took us a bit longer than expected to provide this update, since most of the stability issues were caused by memory leaks, hidden deep in the 20 year old, T-Energy infected legacy code…
Dear Sacred 2 Community! We made a small adjustment to yesterdays Hotfix: - reverted a fix to crashes in the UI when Tabbing through inventory filters As the fix caused an issue, where hovering over an item in the inventory would cause movement input to get locked when closing the inventory. We hope you continue to enjoy Sacred 2 Remaster over the weekend and that this Steam patch further impro…
Dear Sacred 2 Community! The dev team is working hard to fix the problems with the game and further improve the experience. We are happy to deliver the first Hotfix patch for Steam today, which addesses the following issues: · fixed two crashes related to UI Elements · fixed some crashes related to the trader & item name generator · fixed a crash where the disabled “Load Latest Savegame” could…
First of all: thank you so much for playing Sacred 2 Remaster. It was a really hard ride to reach this point and we are really happy for your engagement. In case you encountered issues playing our game: we are very sorry, and we hear you loud and clear. Many issues are really hard to fix due to the legacy code and lack of original toolsets. Your feedback—both the praise and the criticism—is bei…
Looks Like Loot is Back on the Menu: Sacred 2 Remaster Out Now! Vienna, Austria - November 11th, 2025: Heroes of Ancaria: the time has come. Sacred 2 Remaster is out now, bringing back the chaos, loot, and laughter that made the original legendary - now reborn for a new generation of adventurers. Developed by Sparkling Bit and published in cooperation with THQ Nordic, Sacred 2 Remaster delivers…
A few words in advance All good things come to those who wait. Today, we are happy to present to you our combined FAQ and changelog, to give you a detailed overview of what’s old, what’s new, what’s changed, and where we are headed. Before we start, we would like to emphasize that the development of Sacred 2 Remaster was not without challenges, especially on the technical side. This was down to…
Sacred 2 Remaster: Behind the Rebirth in a New Developer Video Vienna, Austria - November 6th, 2025: In just a few days, Sacred 2 will make its long-awaited return as a fully remastered edition, featuring a modernized user interface, a complete technical overhaul, and a rebuilt engine. Yet, at its heart, it remains true to the atmosphere and spirit that made Sacred a beloved classic 20 years ag…
Sacred 2 Remaster Drops in November – Experience the ARPG Classic Like Never Before Vienna, Austria - October 9th, 2025: Get ready to return to one of the most iconic worlds in ARPG history: Ancaria! Sacred 2 Remaster launches on November 11, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. This definitive edition of the fan-favorite adventure will be available at an SRP of $19.99 / € 19.99 on…
Sacred 2 Remaster brings the iconic action RPG back to life with enhanced visuals, improved combat, and full modern support. Step into the war-torn world of Ancaria, where T-Energy has turned from blessing to curse, and choose one of six unique heroes to shape the realm’s fate. Featuring all original expansions, a revamped UI, full controller support, and countless quests across a vast open wor…
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