Developer posts and news about this game.
Spellfall is always more fun when playing with friends. With this update the demo version of Spellfall now allows players to participate in online matchmaking, including both quickplay and party FFA. To compliment this change I am also updating the game so that parties persist af
This patch will likely be one of the last playtest updates as we head towards participation in the October Steam Next Fest, then onward to release! In this update we focus on improving the newly added rounds 6 and 7 while also performing some minor balance and bug updates. Update
With all round 1 projectiles receiving a small knockback buff, Tidal Shot was left in an interesting place. It's core identity became shared with all the other projectiles, and while the initial update simply added MORE knockback to the spell balancing became more challenging. To
This update focuses on improving build clarity, expanding party play options, and bringing another round of balance changes and bug fixes based on recent playtesting. Ability & Attribute Rework All 40 abilities have received updated descriptions and stat displays to make thei
This update incorporates numerous quality of life improvements and bug fixes raised though playtester feedback. The most significant change expands total match rounds from 5 to 7. This adjustment allows players to battle it out with their full build in two additional rounds. This
While testing Stone Cleave I noticed the damage was, well... more than expected. It seems Round 1's Fractured Diadem was receiving an 80% crit rate bonus rather than the intended 8%. Just a little typo, right? Well, hope you had the chance to enjoy the absolute most OP item in th
This update incorporates recent playtest feedback looking for more melee oriented build options. Round 1's Titan's Strike, a lesser selected ability, has been replaced with Stone Cleave . Stone Cleave is a wide close range melee cleave that can hit multiple enemies. The ability r
This update introduces a new ability replacing one of the lower use selections, improves ability balance, and addresses a few recent bugs shared through playtest sessions. Abilities Tempest Front replaces Cinder Wall (Round 3). Summon a fast moving wall of wind that pushes enemie
In this patch all basic (round 1) projectiles have received amount of knockback on hit. This experimental change is intended to create more interaction with the arena and place more importance on careful positioning. Tidal shot has been updated with additional knockback power to
A small hotfix has been released for the recent networking update. Some existing players could experience issues loading into the main menu after updating. Spellfall will now automatically correct the issue and prompt for a restart if necessary. This update also adds better handl
Spellfall now uses SteamSockets for online multiplayer. Benefits include: Improved peer-to-peer connection reliability. Better NAT traversal for easier connections between players. IP addresses are no longer exposed during online matches. Foundation for improved matchmaking, incl
Spellfall is currently undergoing network testing to improve match performance. During this time bugs or connection issues may be encountered. Check the discord for additional updates.
This update focuses on additional UI updates. The loading screen has received a new splash image better aligning with in game lighting. Last Stand and Last Mage Standing UI elements have been updated. Text on the loading screen and round countdowns have been updated. Bug Fix: Cor
This patch adds brand new biomes to Spellfall! Dungeon/Crypt Biome Library Biome Thank you for your feedback and continued suggestions on ways to improve the game!
This update focuses on item / equipment UI elements to provide more cohesive visuals. UI All items have received new UI icons. The style is more consistent with the ability icons. Round 1 item selection has been changed to headgear to better fit the item draft phase. We're leavin
This update includes two major feature overhauls: the Main Menu and Itemization. Main Menu The first thing you'll notice when launching Spellfall is a completely redesigned main menu. The static background has been replaced with a fully animated scene! The scene has been polished
Did we skip some versions? (And yes, I see I repeated 0.4.17 right before this too!). The Spellfall Demo is now live and I've been submitting patches in real time to accommodate some of the great feedback shared by the demo players. Catching up with publishing these same updates
This update introduces Mage Levels, a new progression system that rewards continued play and unlocks additional cosmetic options as you gain experience. New: Mage Levels Earn experience and level up your mage. Unlock additional cosmetic customization options. New progression disp
This update includes a complete rework of the collapsing platform logic significantly improving multiplayer performance. Arena Updates Platform logic has been completely revised. Players will experience a smoother fall, better telegraphs, and reset mechanics. The arena atmosphere
Matchmaking has been restored and the maintenance notice has been removed. I spent some time investigating a potential Steam networking upgrade, but ultimately reverted back to the previous setup to ensure stability. Team modes, invites, and matchmaking are all functioning normal