Soulforge: Lost Path is participating in Steam Next Fest! Multiple optimization

Soulforge: Lost Path is participating in Steam Next Fest!

Hello everyone, this is the Soulforge: Lost Path development team.

We’re excited to take part in Steam Next Fest! To prepare for the event, we’ve rolled out two major updates featuring extensive optimizations, new content, and overall gameplay improvements.

Controller support is now fully available in-game.

We sincerely hope you’ll check out Soulforge: Lost Path, and that you’ll enjoy the journey and discover your own moments of fun along the way!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3839250/

Major Update 1
New Content
New In-Run Items

Purification Scroll
A powerful screen-clearing item that deals massive damage to all enemies on screen.

Spear Lance
A mobility-focused item. Dashing now creates a spectral spear in front of you, striking enemies along its path.

Loop Launcher (Super Weapon)
Flasks no longer land randomly. Instead, they now drop in a controlled clockwise circular pattern.

New “Choose One of Three” Options

Apothecary
Each time you use an active item, your max HP increases by 10%.

Nitro Pump
Each time you use an active item, gain +2 Strength.

Spite Flask
Throw a virus-filled flask that explodes on impact, leaving a toxic cloud that damages enemies and may inflict Disease.

New Meta Talents

Stitch Refund
When crafting backpack slots, there is a 1% chance to refund an extra Backpack Fragment.

Minecart Expansion
Increases minecart storage capacity by one full row.

System & Unlock Improvements

Shop Refresh System
Shops now include a refresh function, allowing players to reroll available items.

Quality of Life & Balance
Improved visual effects for several spells
Rebalanced and fine-tuned multiple weapons and skills
Fixed various bugs and improved overall stability
Major Update 2
Gameplay & Controls

Manual Attack
Hold left mouse button to switch to manual attack. Release to return to auto attack.

Defense Rework
Defense now reduces incoming damage instead of providing flat protection.

Healing Rework
Leveling up no longer restores HP. Instead, enemies may drop Herbs on defeat, and healing items have been significantly improved.

Weapons & Balance

Edgeless Blade
Increased base damage.

Duskky Oath
Reduced HP cost when casting skills.

Reward System Improvements
Increased the effectiveness of several “Choose One of Three” rewards.

Monster Balance Adjustment
Enemy attack power has been reduced across the board to improve early-game pacing and reduce frustrating deaths.