Developer posts and news about this game.
It's been a month since our last internal community playtest, and we have spent it all on implementing the feedback received, together with crossing some items off our regular development task list. That said, here are some of the things you can expect in the next Rising Spire up
Hey, everyone! We are excited to let you know that Rising Spire just got its latest major systems update this week, in preparation for Steam's Party-Based RPG Fest , running between September 14th - September 21st ! Not only that, but this is also a great opportunity to snatch a
Features New Map UI New Journal UI New combat UI New shop UI New combat SFX and VFX New combat abilities for Atlas, Pike, and Ugg Revamped combat system Revamped shop system Combat balance changes Economy balance changes Overworld and Exploration Added one new map in Dohan forest
Hey, everyone! As mentioned in the last update, we're making an active, conscious effort of getting our heads out of the game engine and posting more updates about the development of Rising Spire. That update also highlighted some of the major changes that we have made to the gam
It has been about a year since we have last shared an update here on Steam, or any other public social platform for that matter. However, the development of Rising Spire has continued uninterrupted since our last update. Those of you who are in our Discord server are probably mor
These past few weeks have been a bit light due to some RL blockers, but we're trudging along! This devlog focuses on essential prep work: tools, trailer scaffolding, and testing a new mid-game weapon to keep things moving while we gear up for a content-heavy update next time. Beh
As we round the corner into full Act 3 development, our focus has shifted to narrative weight, early-game cohesion, and a rock-solid build for Act 2. From major cutscenes to fresh Act 1 improvements, this devlog marks the start of Rising Spire’s next chapter. Cutscenes & Narr
Boss battles are a pillar of any great JRPG. In this update, we’ve fully implemented three major encounters - each with unique phases, powerful abilities, and narrative weight. With these final Act 2 bosses in place, Rising Spire is one step closer to completion. Major Boss Battl
Progress systems, combat tweaks, and quality-of-life fixes - this update is all about refining what’s already there. With Act 2 almost fully playable, we’ve started polishing the economy and UI to keep every upgrade, battle, and buff feeling tight and rewarding. Economy Updates –
The best part of RPGs? The sense of progress. Whether it’s unlocking new abilities, taking on a high-level hunt, or simply traveling across the world, progression keeps things exciting. This update focuses on making Rising Spire feel smoother, more rewarding, and more immersive t
Rising Spire Devlog #1 – The Journey So Far Hey everyone, and welcome to the first of many devlogs as we push toward Rising Spire’s full release! It’s been a long road - longer than we originally planned - but I wanted to take a moment to reflect on where we started, what’s chang
Overworld Greatly reduced the size of the... Great Plains Cutscenes Fixed an issue some players were encountering with the initial Great Plains cutscene
Quality of Life Added "Character Unstuck" feature to the options menu
New Major Feature - Alchemy Visit Kai's shop in Zendalia to start crafting your elixirs! The recipes work the same as those for cooking, so make sure you learn what you have in your inventory. New Major Feature - Richi-Box 3000 We've placed a jukebox in the Dohan tavern to play a
Dialogue Added portraits to Kickstarter Backer statues You can now rest at Valentin's Tavern in Dohan! Added dialogue for breakable objects when the player has not yet unlocked the ability to break them Added a signpost in the Costal Corner map to help players navigate the area M
Quests Fixed an issue stopping the Oliva side arc to progress Fixed an issue stopping the Dannon side arc to progress Cutscenes Fixed an issue causing the Caravan cutscene to play the wrong BGM Fixed an issue causing a cutscene to replay if the player returned during a specific s
New Enemies Lynx (night encounters) Fungomouse (swamp encounters) Bloomgator (swamp encounters) Overworld Combat Encounters Added nighttime combat encounters to all Act 2 zones. Added daytime combat encounters to swamp zones.
Combat Soul Release SP cost reduced to 50 (was 100) and gave it a 5 turn cooldown. Rally base healing reduced to 25 (was 50), but now gains and additional 3 healing each level. The first party member ability rune is now unlocked at level 3 (was 7). Temporarily removed an ability
Here at last! Act 2 of Rising Spire starts here and it brings lots of flavor to the world. This is only the first part of Act 2, with more content to be added shortly, keep an eye on the updates. ❤ Until then, here’s what you can expect to discover in this update: Story The story
First and foremost, Happy New Year, everyone! Hope y'all had a wonderful holiday season, filled with happiness, joy, and amazing games! Short and sweet today with a micro patch focused on dealing with some lowkey dissonance between story and gameplay. Let's go! Added more lines o