Apoth Release Date

05 Jul 2026Developer post

Sorry guys, I have waited far too long to announce this.

Sorry guys, I have waited far too long to announce this. As some of you may know, I am the sole developer/creator of Apoth. I work on it while still working a full-time job, without any funding or a publisher. Late last year, I was struck with some personal issues that made devel

02 Nov 2025Developer post

Pre-Alpha 11.01.25.1 Demo Patch Notes

Pre-Alpha 11.01.25.1 Demo Patch Notes -------- -Fixed a bug that was causing Vigor and Endurance modifiers to be duplicated(Thanks KMNODY )

28 Oct 2025Developer post

Updated Demo Released!

The long-overdue “updated demo” has finally been released! Please note that this new demo is not compatible with the previous version. There are far too many changes to list here—so just dive in and give it a try! Play as long as you like, and let me know what you think.

09 Feb 2025Developer post

2025 First Quarter Update

Hello adventurers, Sorry about the lack of updates, but I have been hard at work on the early access version. Progress is coming along, but as a solo dev things move slowly. I still hope to have a new demo out in a few months if possible. Here is a screen shot to keep you satisfi

29 May 2024Developer post

Development Update

Thanks for all your great feedback! We are hard at work on the early access version. Early access will include all of act 1 when released. Things to expect for the early access version. -More areas to explore including dungeons, crypts and outdoor areas. -Some assets have been up

23 Feb 2024Developer post

Pre-Alpha 2.23.24.1 Demo Patch Notes

Pre-Alpha 2.23.24.1 Demo Patch Notes -------- -Changed the experience point system in favor of smaller numbers.

20 Feb 2024Developer post

Pre-Alpha 2.20.24.1 Demo Patch Notes

Pre-Alpha 2.20.24.1 Demo Patch Notes -------- -Rebalanced affix ranges so that some super rare affixes are more obtainable. -Chests have a better chance to drop gear now. -Elite Mobs Magic find modifier has been increased. -Removed disintegrate trap (Thought I already removed thi

17 Feb 2024Developer post

Pre-Alpha 2.16.24.1 Demo Hotfix Notes

Pre-Alpha 2.16.24.1 Demo Hotfix Notes -------- -Fixed bug where some attacks would not connect with their target.

17 Feb 2024Developer post

Pre-Alpha 2.16.24.1 Demo Patch Notes

Pre-Alpha 2.16.24.1 Demo Patch Notes -------- -Fixed a bug where in some cases, if a reactive skill fired it would replace the skill being used. -Chests should now be able to be targeting using "Stand Still" -Fixed issue with Weaver model

09 Feb 2024Developer post

Pre-Alpha 2.09.24.1 Demo Patch Notes (3.0 MB)

Pre-Alpha 2.09.24.1 Demo Patch Notes (3.0 MB) -Kills from Fire/Frost Ray should now give experience (Thanks StompyStomp).

05 Feb 2024Developer post

Pre-Alpha Demo Hotfix Notes January 31th 2024

Pre-Alpha 2.05.24.1 Demo Patch Notes -Skill balance changes. Skills for all classes except rogue have seen various changes to their skills. These changes should make melee better sooner and make casters better at higher levels than in prior builds. Your current weapon's damage no

31 Jan 2024Developer post

Pre-Alpha Demo Hotfix Notes January 31th 2024

Pre-Alpha Demo Hotfix Notes January 31th 2024 -Life/Energy Steal/Kill are now working as intended (Thanks StompyStomp).

28 Jan 2024Developer post

Pre-Alpha 1.28.24.1 Demo Patch Notes January 28th 2024

Pre-Alpha 1.28.24.1 Demo Patch Notes January 28th 2024 -Bundles have been rearranged to allow for smaller patch releases in the future (This may make this a bigger download, sorry!). -Healers can no longer be elite. -Weaver mesh no longer invisible. -Potions of the defender will

09 Dec 2023Developer post

Pre-Alpha 12.08.23.1 Demo Hotfix

Pre-Alpha 12.08.23.1 Demo Hotfix Notes December 9th 2023 -Bug fixed that was causing items to not show compare tooltip, and duping when trying to sell(Thanks NightWolf).

08 Dec 2023Developer post

Huge Demo Update!

Pre-Alpha 12.08.23.1 Demo Patch Notes December 8th 2023 -Attack and spell animations have been reworked. Attacks should be faster and more fluid. -Detrimental fountain types have been removed from the game, but now finding a fountain is rare. -Added Shared Stash -Added Self Found

Pre-Alpha 12.08.23.1 Demo Patch Notes December 8th 2023

-Attack and spell animations have been reworked. Attacks should be faster and more fluid.
-Detrimental fountain types have been removed from the game, but now finding a fountain is rare.
-Added Shared Stash
-Added Self Found option when starting a character.
-Durability loss slightly reduced
-Fixed a bug that could stop the difficulty window from being closed.
-Added fix for quest log/tracker problem.
-Fixed a bug where using certain skills on the r-mouse button would cause the skill to trigger multiple animations.
-Fixed a bug where the torch icon would show over the map.
-Using a statue while having statue buff already will now replace the old with the new.
-Fixed a bug that labeled all resistance buffs as Physical Resistance.
-Rogue skill Perception has been removed from the game (you will be returned any used skill points).
You will no longer need to put points into Perception for it to work.
It is now a use-based skill and will raise from use.
More detail can be found in the quick tutorial under Detection.
-Lore attribute has changed and will no longer be an affix on items/potions.
Lore will be a use-based and will raise from use.
More detail can be found in the quick tutorial under Lore.
-Lore will no longer identify items but will only identify enemy traits and fountain types.
-Potions/Scrolls and Fountains will now be "known" after being identified once.
-Dual Wield combos can no longer be chained.
-Arrow Flurry base energy cost reduced from 5 to 2.
-Splinter base energy cost reduced from 5 to 2.
-Escape Plan base energy cost reduced from 10 to 5.
-Destroy Undead cooldown reduced from 30 to 15 seconds.
-Removed Relegate Trap (Lose Level) and Diminishing Trap (Reduce attribute) from the game.
-Added a new Skill (Potent Toxin) to the Rogue Tree.
-Rogue tree has been rearranged to better suit the skill changes.
-Quick Start window now changed to Guidebook.
-Guidebook changed to be easier to navigate/read (no more wall of text).
-You can no longer do anything except for move while "Fade" condition is active.
-Gelatinous Cube Immobilized duration reduced from 15 to 10 seconds.
-Toxin will no longer proc off of damage types other than poison.

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20 Nov 2023Developer post

We Are Listening!

We are listening! We have received a lot of feedback and are busy making changes. Once the changes are complete and tested, we will deploy a new demo to get further feedback. Some of the changes: -All detrimental effects have been removed from fountains. -Rogue skill no longer ne

15 Oct 2023Developer post

Demo will remain up after Steam Fest!

Hey guys we have great news. We have decided to leave the demo up after the Steam Fest. Our demo offers many hours of gameplay, and it is hard to get in enough time during the Fest. This will allow us to continue to collect feedback, and gives you more time in the world of Apoth.

14 Oct 2023Developer post

Pre-Alpha Demo Patch Notes October 13th 2023

Pre-Alpha Demo Patch Notes October 13th 2023 -Some tooltips on core attributes changed. -Item Compare differences tooltip changed. Now the compare separates how skills will be affected by equipping the item and attribute changes. -Fixed a problem where merchant inventory would op

13 Oct 2023Developer post

Pre-Alpha Demo Patch Notes October 12th 2023

Pre-Alpha Demo Patch Notes October 12th 2023 -Added Merchant UI sounds and adjusted outdoor ambient volume levels. -Adjusted Oblation Health to Energy ratio. -Player stash moved closer to central area. -Shield block chances narrowed to a smaller range. -Cleaned up some pathing pr

12 Oct 2023Developer post

Pre-Alpha Demo Patch Notes October 11th 2023

Apoth Pre-Alpha Demo Patch Notes October 11th 2023 -Torch on indicator added (Next to minimap) -Tutorial for using torch added when you first enter dungeon/nighttime. -Made lighting more realistic for outdoor zone (6PM shouldn't be pitch dark any more). -Stairs going up to gravey

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