A major transformation is underway. Dark Rebirth will reshape the game with: Visual Overhaul New Content Performance Enhancements This is only the beginning. More details are coming soon. A few screens - if you want to see more check out our Discord!
A major transformation is underway. Dark Rebirth will reshape the game with:
Visual Overhaul
New Content
Performance Enhancements
This is only the beginning. More details are coming soon.
A few screens - if you want to see more check out our Discord!
New Inscriptions Version 0.2 Implemented Inscriptions now have specific feats (achievements) that give bonuses attached to them Added new stylized skeleton for flay. This is the beginning of a stylization pass to make the art direction more consistent Quality of Life Performance
New
Inscriptions Version 0.2 Implemented
Inscriptions now have specific feats (achievements) that give bonuses attached to them
Added new stylized skeleton for flay. This is the beginning of a stylization pass to make the art direction more consistent
Quality of Life
Performance enhancements across the boards
When you have already collected a major tarot, you now get a minor tarot in its place when replaying a level
Increased stagger on attacks
Awakened Cultists now have hit reactions
Life bars are turned off by default
Enemies now always stagger on hits
Enemy staggers are now more noticeable
Increased volume of player steps
Patched the missing geo in the HUB level
Arcana upgrades now happen in real-time
Balance Changes
Attacks for Spears and Axes now have consistent timing like the sword
Hit Points slightly increased for minion humans (3 hits per kill now)
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug where tool tips would stay up indefinitely
Fixed trees disappearing in various locations
Fixed missing trees
Fixed some enemy AI not working properly
Fixed a crash in bug reporting when playing on an ultrawide screen
Fixed various sound bugs
Fixed a bug where the player would not die in the firewall in the catacombs
Fixed a bug where the map selection would stay on screen
Hey everyone, Let's cut to the chase: it's been a rocky start, and we understand expectations are high. Please keep in mind that we are a small six-man indie team, not a massive AAA studio. We intentionally launched very early into Early Access because we want gamers to directly
Hey everyone,
Let's cut to the chase: it's been a rocky start, and we understand expectations are high. Please keep in mind that we are a small six-man indie team, not a massive AAA studio. We intentionally launched very early into Early Access because we want gamers to directly shape the evolution of this world with us. Because we are in this raw, early phase, the initial build has structural flaws. Performance hitches and mechanical friction exist. We will never lose sight of the fact that we work for gamers. We hear your feedback clearly, and we want to assure you: Early Access is our beginning, not our final destination.
Our Core Pledge to You: We are not here to just patch bugs. We want to continuously inject massive value into Malorum over time so you feel rewarded for believing in the project early. Your $19.99 contribution directly funds independent development, and our pioneers will be met with new classes, expanded systems, and incoming content expansions. We are also adding an exclusive skin for early adopters.
The Immediate Roadmap: We are locked for immediate hotfixes, optimization, tactical combat adjustments, controller support, keyboard remapping, and additional language support.
Entering the Vault: To accomplish this effectively, our studio will put our heads down and work hard on execution. To the Heralds who stood by us through the abyss: thank you. Building true dark fantasy requires immense sacrifice, but our determination is absolute.
The gates of Deadhaus are open. The evolution has begun. 🩸
Added a complete bundle for 1 platinum - Emberscale Ensemble exclusive for all early access supporters (all players get 200 platinum to start) Fixed Inventory Wipes In Co-Op Play Frame Rate Improvements VRAM Memory Requirements Reduced Systems Performance Test Added To Start Of G
Added a complete bundle for 1 platinum - Emberscale Ensemble exclusive for all early access supporters (all players get 200 platinum to start)
Fixed Inventory Wipes In Co-Op Play
Frame Rate Improvements
VRAM Memory Requirements Reduced
Systems Performance Test Added To Start Of Game
Sir Kael’s Hit Points Reduced from 14,000 -> 3,000
Dialogue Added for Sir Kael
Auto Equip For Minor Tarot options added (opt out)
Increased Guide Fx Speed
Flay Projectile location in co-op is now accurate
Unequip animations removed from NPCs
The celestial clock no longer automatically plays
Minions for Sir Kael now spawn in the correct places
Black Wall removed from catacombs
Proc Gen Errors Removed
Characters falling through floors in co-op fixed
Thacean enemy hit points reduced drastically
New vampire attack animations for sword and dual wield
Server stability improved
Pause has been removed
Proc gen navigation of levels improved
Blood trail navigation improved
Pine trees that were missing from the Vale are fixed
Various Ashen Temple crashes fixed
Reduced damage taken while finishing enemies
Increased amount of blood for finishers
“Flavor Text” instances fixed
Added skip tutorial button
Reduced damage taken during finishers
Reduced enemy tankiness, improving gameplay flow
Removed pause
Removed the Celestial Clock playing at the beginning of every level
Blood guide speed increased for usability
Auto Equip Option for minor tarots added in setting (default is opt out)
Camera no longer locks on the wrong player during Sir Kael Fight in Co-Op
Removed performance stutters in Vale
Hex Blades no longer disappear in combat
Catacombs levels are now much easier to navigate
Sir Kael not appearing in Co-op fixed
Dash locations updated in Tutorial level
Bone Golem not doing damage has been fixed
Puppeteer's head still showing after exploding has been fixed
Some tarots are not recharging fixed
Empty Levels in Co-op Fixed
Smooth Camera rotation added
Sword and Axe animation timing standardized and improved
Firewall not properly working in the catacombs has been fixed
Thank you for supporting Deadhaus Sonata. We discovered an error in our Store last week and corrected it. After careful analysis, we believe the best course of action for our player base is to offer a full refund and a rebate for everything. This will happen today. So if you see
Thank you for supporting Deadhaus Sonata. We discovered an error in our Store last week and corrected it. After careful analysis, we believe the best course of action for our player base is to offer a full refund and a rebate for everything. This will happen today. So if you see all of your items are gone, no need to worry, you will also notice all of the platinum has been refunded.
Changes Fixed AI issues with Priests in Vale All Music is now streamer friendly Fixed damage of the 3rd enemy in the Valley of Shadows Fixed the colour of the Blood Steel Cloak Fixed the issue with the Laceswing doubled item in the shop Fixed life bar issues with Sir Kael Fixed i
Changes
Fixed AI issues with Priests in Vale
All Music is now streamer friendly
Fixed damage of the 3rd enemy in the Valley of Shadows
Fixed the colour of the Blood Steel Cloak
Fixed the issue with the Laceswing doubled item in the shop
Fixed life bar issues with Sir Kael
Fixed issues where the guide still pointed toward extinguished pyres in Thacean Catacombs.
Improved pyre visibility and increased interaction distance in Thacean Catacombs.
Added more enemies to the Ashen Bishop Mini Boss
Added Armor Bundle Sets for the cosmetic shop
Torso pieces now cost 50 platinum
We will be refunding purchases for the mislabelled chest piece at 300. You will receive the platinum back and can purchase the bundle for 300 if desired.
All enemies in the Valley of Shadows now deal the same amount of damage.
Fixed the issue in Co-Op where players could not reach Ashen Temple
Flays projectiles will expire after a maximum duration or maximum number of hits. Previously, the projectile would only expire after a number of max kills.
Fixed an issue where the Thacena Catacombs area sometimes would not generate (there may be more of these – still investigating)
Fixed enemy spawn issues where only 1 enemy of each type would spawn in an area in certain scenarios.
Fixed an issue which could cause “+X to Y damage” stats on inscriptions to not be applied.
Increased dodge distance to improve mobility and responsiveness in combat.
Allowed the Guide Effect ability to be used during combat.
Added DLSS support (found in Settings under Graphics).
Fixed some crashes which occur if a network connection cannot be established when at the main menu
Fixed the issue where enemy stagger was not working properly
Fixed various other crashes.
Known Issues
Performance – we have seen the feedback and are working actively working on this as a high priority
Tarot Card Pickup with Co-op – we are aware that Tarot Card drops are not distributed well in Co-op – we will have a fix very soon
“Combat is Janky” – we are streamlining the combat
Harbingers of Deadhaus, Deadhaus Sonata is now available in Early Access on Steam. Play solo or with up to six players in a narrative-driven dark fantasy ARPG where the undead rise against the living. Early Access begins with the Vampire class, featuring brutal melee combat, bloo
Deadhaus Sonata is now available in Early Access on Steam.
Play solo or with up to six players in a narrative-driven dark fantasy ARPG where the undead rise against the living.
Early Access begins with the Vampire class, featuring brutal melee combat, blood-fueled abilities, progression systems, loot, world exploration, and co-op gameplay built around player choice and long-term evolution.
Built under the creative direction of Denis Dyack, known for Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen, Eternal Darkness, and Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes, Deadhaus Sonata is designed to expand throughout Early Access with new classes, systems, enemies, environments, and ongoing content updates.
We understand Deadhaus Sonata will not be for everyone.
This is not a game built around chasing trends or short-term engagement. Deadhaus Sonata is being built as a long-term evolving world shaped through player agency, community feedback, and interconnected systems like the Tarot Card System and the Celestial Calendar, systems designed to make the world feel reactive, unpredictable, and alive over time.
This is the beginning of a long journey for Deadhaus Sonata and its community.
Harbingers of Deadhaus, After many, many years, it's time for the dead to rise TOMORROW. Thank you all for the support, the patience, the belief in this world, and for standing with us through this long road to Early Access. Tomorrow, you finally step into Deadhaus Sonata. Tomorr
Harbingers of Deadhaus, Denis Dyack just pulled back the curtain on Deadhaus Sonata, taking you through where the game stands today and where it’s headed next. This latest look dives into the current state of development, the direction we’re pushing toward, and some of the system
Denis Dyack just pulled back the curtain on Deadhaus Sonata, taking you through where the game stands today and where it’s headed next.
This latest look dives into the current state of development, the direction we’re pushing toward, and some of the systems that are starting to come together. You’ll also catch new footage, including shape-shifting forms while playing as the vampire, something we’re continuing to expand as we build out the experience.
This is a work in progress. What you’re seeing reflects where we are right now, and where we’re going as we move toward Early Access.
We’d really appreciate you taking the time to watch the full breakdown and letting us know what stands out to you. Your feedback is critical.
Early Access is right around the corner, and there’s a lot more to come.
Harbingers of Deadhaus, When the demo returns, the shift will be undeniable. 🩸 First, thank you to everyone who stepped into the demo, tested the systems, and gave us direct feedback. That input matters. We read it. We acted on it. Because of you, we are now approaching 25,000 w
Harbingers of Deadhaus,
When the demo returns, the shift will be undeniable. 🩸
First, thank you to everyone who stepped into the demo, tested the systems, and gave us direct feedback. That input matters. We read it. We acted on it.
Because of you, we are now approaching 25,000 wishlists.
Since the first round of feedback, we have already implemented major improvements:
🩸 Performance optimizations, especially in winter environments 🩸 Texture streaming and LOD improvements 🩸 Night visibility and exposure adjustments 🩸 Auto-equip improvements with opt-in controls 🩸 Additional performance options in settings
The next build reflects that work. It plays stronger. It feels tighter. There is more waiting beneath the surface.
When the demo returns, we want you back in. We will keep you posted once we have more details to share.
Harbingers of Deadhaus, Deadhaus Sonata is not a static world. It is a living mythology shaped by story, choice, and consequence. This is a Haus that stands apart. In this video, we explore how narrative drives every layer of the experience: ☑️ Story at the center ☑️ World-class
Harbingers of Deadhaus,
Deadhaus Sonata is not a static world. It is a living mythology shaped by story, choice, and consequence. This is a Haus that stands apart.
In this video, we explore how narrative drives every layer of the experience:
☑️ Story at the center
☑️ World-class voice actors
☑️ 13+ hours of voiced dialogue in the hub alone
☑️ Community-submitted stories via World Anvil, integrated into canon
☑️ Personal history shapes your character, gear, and territory
☑️ Sentient weapons remember your battles and speak
☑️ Persistent world changes others can see
☑️ The world responds to your decisions
Harbingers, The Steam Next Fest REPLAYABLE Demo is NOW LIVE. If you have not seen the trailer yet, watch it here. Pre-Demo Impressions 🩸 BEFORE YOU ENTER, READ THIS This demo is a small vertical slice of Deadhaus Sonata. It is not the newest internal build and does not represent
Harbingers,
The Steam Next Fest REPLAYABLE Demo is NOW LIVE.
If you have not seen the trailer yet, watch it here.
This demo is a small vertical slice of Deadhaus Sonata. It is not the newest internal build and does not represent the full scope of Early Access.
It exists to showcase core combat, the undead power fantasy, and replayability through the Celestial Clock.
You may encounter bugs, lighting inconsistencies, and systems that are still being refined. We chose to show it anyway because the foundation matters.
Why It’s Replayable
Replayability is driven by the Celestial Clock, which influences deterministic loot and world conditions across runs.
Each playthrough shifts the world state and opens new progression opportunities. You collect Tarot cards and inscriptions that permanently strengthen your build and sharpen your combat identity.
Replay is not about rerolling. It is about refinement and long-term power growth.
What This Demo Represents
This demo represents the early game loop and foundational combat systems.
You will experiment with Tarot cards and inscriptions, engage with deterministic progression, and experience how the Celestial Clock shapes world state across runs.
What It Does Not Represent
This is not the full game.
It does not include the complete narrative arc, the full world map, co-op, late-game systems, or endgame bosses. Those systems arrive with Early Access and continue to expand beyond launch.
Playtime Expectations
A first playthrough averages 30 to 45 minutes.
Replay sessions can extend total playtime beyond two hours for players exploring build depth, optimizing Tarot combinations, and pushing combat pacing further with each run.
Playable Content Inside the Demo
You will play as the Vampire class.
You will explore the Blood Sanctum tutorial and Charnel Vale.
You will encounter two enemy factions and elite enemies within a contained but intentional battlefield.
This demo shows the foundation. Early Access expands the world.
FEED. EVOLVE. DOMINATE.
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Header image captured by community member Meta on Discord! Thank you for sharing your Deadhaus moment. 🩸
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Harbingers, Watch the Steam Next Fest Demo Reveal Trailer and discover key details about the upcoming Deadhaus Sonata demo. This demo is a small slice of the experience. It focuses on narrative tone, early progression, and core combat feel. It does not represent the full scope of
Harbingers,
Watch the Steam Next Fest Demo Reveal Trailer and discover key details about the upcoming Deadhaus Sonata demo.
This demo is a small slice of the experience. It focuses on narrative tone, early progression, and core combat feel. It does not represent the full scope of Early Access and it is not the latest internal build. You will notice bugs and rough edges.
Be prepared by reading the entire post and watching the trailer below:
🔸February 10 Early Demo Preview access begins for our supporters, creators, and media.
🔸February 11 Public Demo access opens for everyone as part of Steam Next Fest.
This Is a Replayable Demo
🩸 Designed to be played more than once
🩸 Replayability comes from the Celestial Clock shaping progression across runs
🩸 Tarot cards allow you to grow in power and experiment with different builds
🩸 Each run expands your strength and unlocks new combinations
What This Demo Does Not Represent
The full story
Co-op
The full world of Malorum
Endgame systems
Early Access
This demo is a focused glimpse into what Deadhaus Sonata is becoming.
We truly appreciate your support. Share it with your friends. Tell others who might enjoy it. We are building this alongside our community, and every bit of feedback helps shape the future of the game.
Even if you encounter rough edges, we hope you feel the power, the progression, and the potential behind it.
Harbingers of Deadhaus, The tarot system is one of the core pillars of Deadhaus Sonata. It defines how power is earned, shaped, and unleashed across Malorum. Every card represents arcane force pulled from forgotten history. Cards are earned through combat, quests, and exploration
Harbingers of Deadhaus,
The tarot system is one of the core pillars of Deadhaus Sonata. It defines how power is earned, shaped, and unleashed across Malorum.
Every card represents arcane force pulled from forgotten history. Cards are earned through combat, quests, and exploration. Each unlocks new abilities that can be combined, upgraded, and refined into devastating builds.
The system supports multiple playstyles:
🩸Precision-focused damage builds
🩸Raw power and burst setups
🩸Mobility-driven combat flow
🩸Tanking and supernatural control paths
This new video showcases how the tarot system works in motion and how builds evolve through card synergy and progression.
Have you ever seen a dev and a streamer run an UNPLANNED 5-hour stream? Do you really think you know Denis Dyack? Watch this stream. Real conversation. Raw gameplay. No script. We Are Also Happy To Announce
Have you ever seen a dev and a streamer run an UNPLANNED 5-hour stream?
Harbingers of Deadhaus, Extended Deadhaus Sonata gameplay has been unleashed. Denis Dyack sat down with Destin Legarie to share some new details on Deadhaus Sonata and what’s powering the future of the game. What’s inside: 🩸 First extended gameplay showcase 🩸 Real combat flow a
Harbingers of Deadhaus,
Extended Deadhaus Sonata gameplay has been unleashed.
Denis Dyack sat down with Destin Legarie to share some new details on Deadhaus Sonata and what’s powering the future of the game.
What’s inside:
🩸 First extended gameplay showcase
🩸 Real combat flow and pacing
🩸 Tarot-driven ability system in action
🩸 Story setup leading into Early Access
🩸 Eternity Engine foundations and long-term vision
Note: Expect some rough edges. We want to take everyone along for the ride and show you what we are currently working on. We have a very small team of under 10 devs. We will get there!
BURNING DOWN THE HAUS Episode 1 is here. Hello everyone, Denis here. Thank you for the incredible support and passion you’ve shown for Deadhaus Sonata. It means a lot to see so many of you following the project and engaging with the team. This episode answers community questions
BURNING DOWN THE HAUS Episode 1 is here.
Hello everyone, Denis here.
Thank you for the incredible support and passion you’ve shown for Deadhaus Sonata. It means a lot to see so many of you following the project and engaging with the team.
This episode answers community questions and reveals brand new gameplay.
Today, we released our Reawakening Trail via IGN - check it out! Expect many announcements, discussions and reveals. Here are some of the highlights: Steam Page Major Redo We are coming to early access in 2026 We are creating a demo for February's Steam Fest Introduction of the T
Today, we released our Reawakening Trail via IGN - check it out!
The Solstice is not a date. It is a signal. 🩸 We will be updating the store with tons of new game play. Stay tuned! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you in 2026!
Dear Deadhaus Sonata Community, Season 3 concludes with the final episode titled "The House Built On Hatred's Back." This final episode, along with the 13+ hours of radio plays, brings the story of Alaric full circle. We hope you have enjoyed these radio plays as much as we have
Dear Deadhaus Sonata Community,
Season 3 concludes with the final episode titled "The House Built On Hatred's Back." This final episode, along with the 13+ hours of radio plays, brings the story of Alaric full circle. We hope you have enjoyed these radio plays as much as we have in creating them. They will be available in-game in the player HUB for gamers to listen to who may have missed them.
BEFORE YOU ENTER, READ THIS