Major update5 Sep 2026Update 4: Program Your Companion's AIThe headline of this update is scripting: you can now teach your companion how to fight, and automate your own quality-of-life actions, either in code or visually. No code is required to enjoy it: ready-made examples are included for every archetype. Program your companion, and yourself · Scriptable companion AI: write a small JavaScript file to drive your companion's tactics, and assign a diff…
Hardcore mode is now live for everyone, along with a batch of fixes and improvements. Hardcore (Permadeath) mode A new option at character creation, for players who want the ultimate challenge: one life, no coming back. If your character dies, that run is over for good, so every fight matters. Saving happens in town only, which means no save-scumming your way out of a bad spot. The mode comes w…
This is a large update built almost entirely from your feedback since launch. Here is everything that changed, grouped by theme. Steam Workshop · You can now browse community creations and install them straight from the game, no manual file copying. · Share your own creations with everyone: character skins and character portraits. · When you create a new character, you can pick from the skins a…
It's official: DarkStone Restoration is now available in Early Access on Steam. The cult 1999 action RPG from Delphine Software is back on modern PCs, rebuilt by Paul Cuisset, creator of the original. This isn't a remake, it's a restoration. What you can play right now · The complete solo campaign: recover the seven crystals, rebuild the Orb and face Draak. · Eight heroes, four classes, randomi…
Hi everyone, The demo of DarkStone Restoration is now available on Steam! DarkStone Restoration Demo on Steam What you can try in the demo: · The restored core of the game: eight heroes, randomized dungeons and loot · Couch co-op or Steam Remote Play Together · Legacy mode, to switch back to the authentic 1999 look Feedback is very welcome. Bugs, ideas, impressions: post them here in the discus…
A classic action RPG returns Darkstone Restoration brings the classic action RPG back to modern PCs with improved stability, compatibility, controls, readability, and quality-of-life improvements — while preserving the spirit of the original game. Personally led by Paul Cuisset This restoration is being personally led by Paul Cuisset , creator of the original Darkstone , with the goal of bringi…
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