Demonbane: Ascension Demo · published
The free demo of Demonbane: Ascension is now available!
Unlike our previous playtests, no registration or access request is required this time. Simply head to our Steam store page to download the demo and start playing!
The demo introduces a female playable character — [Ni].
To unlock Ni, you will need to defeat the Chapter 2 boss [Ghosts Wang and Liang] for the second time.
After the battle, a new story dialogue will be triggered. Complete the conversation and return to the village, where you will find [Ni] waiting for you. From then on, you can select her and embark on a new journey.
During this conversation, Ni will also reveal a few clues about her origins.
Why has she appeared here? What kind of past does she carry?
We'll leave those mysteries for you to uncover in the game. And what twists and turns await her journey in the full release? Stay tuned!
The demo includes the first two chapters of the game, [Darkswamp] and [Ghostwood].
You will begin as the initial playable character, [Yuan], exploring a world beneath the Blood Moon, collecting legendary Artifacts, experimenting with different Five Elements builds, and battling demons, monsters, and immortals along the way.
As you progress, you can also play as [Ni] and set out once more with her unique combat style.
Of course, this journey is only just beginning.
The game is still in active development, and this demo represents only a portion of what we have planned for the full release. We're continuing to refine the gameplay, balance, presentation, and overall experience, and we hope this demo gives us another opportunity to hear your thoughts.
If you encounter any bugs while playing, or have thoughts about the characters, Artifacts, builds, or anything else, we'd be happy to hear from you.
If something doesn't feel quite right, or you find yourself thinking, "It would be great if this worked differently", please let us know!
Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/xdindie
We'd also like to clarify one important point regarding save data: save data from this public demo is not compatible with previous playtest versions.
Additionally, as the game is still in development and its content and systems will continue to change, we cannot currently guarantee that save data from this demo will carry over to future versions or the full release.
From the earliest rough ideas to today's demo, reaching this point has been an important milestone for us.
Thank you to every cultivator who participated in our previous playtests, spent time with the game, and shared thoughtful feedback. Your support and suggestions have helped us bring the game this far, step by step.
And to those setting out on the demon-slaying path for the first time: welcome. We sincerely hope this first encounter will mark the beginning of a journey we can continue together.
Of course, there is still a long way to go before the game reaches the version we ultimately envision. We'll continue refining every detail and working to make this adventure more complete, polished, and enjoyable.
Finally, you're always welcome to join or follow our official communities. We'll regularly share development updates, behind-the-scenes content, videos, and more:
Thank you for joining us on this journey. We'll see you again soon!
Howkey Deer Studio