Next Update: Open Alpha
We know you're excited about the next update, and we truly appreciate your patience. While it's still in development, we don't want to keep you waiting any longer. To give you a sneak peek, we're opening access to the alpha for everyone. Alpha Version Access First and foremost, w
We know you're excited about the next update, and we truly appreciate your patience. While it's still in development, we don't want to keep you waiting any longer. To give you a sneak peek, we're opening access to the alpha for everyone.
To switch back - select “None”.
IMPORTANT: Backup your game save before testing, as many aspects will change in the final version.
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Alpha Version Access
First and foremost, we want to show our current progress to those who are concerned about the future of the Frozen Flame. In the alpha version, you can explore the foundation of the new biome.- New portal and biome (no quests or activities yet)
- New monsters
- New armor
- Updated combat system
- Reworked ability tree
- Flying adjustments
How to switch to the Alpha branch
To switch into the Alpha branch you need to open game properties in steam: Proceed to the “Betas” tab and select “alpha” in the drop down menu:
To switch back - select “None”.
IMPORTANT: Backup your game save before testing, as many aspects will change in the final version.
How to backup files
To make backups you should navigate to your save files location. The path should look like this: C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\FrozenFlame\Saved\SaveGames Copy the “SaveGame00” - “SaveGame04” folders to a different location. If something unfortunate happens to the files during your Alpha experience, you can place the copies back and overwrite the broken saves.Price Reduction
Due to numerous requests, we have decided to reduce the game's price soon to make it more accessible. All previous purchasers will receive a Primal pack (will be sold separately) and the Golden Harp pack (not for sale) as a token of our appreciation for your patience and support.
Since the last update, our dedicated team of enthusiasts has been developing the game despite the challenging times. Finally, we plan to begin beta testing for the next major update this spring.
The exact date will be announced on Discord at least a week prior to the event.
Here are some changes to look forward to:
- A portal to the next biome (although there's much work to be done, you'll be able to engage with new enemies, items and armor)
- An accelerated and refined combat system
- Ability Tree update
- Game balance update
- Fixes based on player feedback (bird flight fixes, loot pickup fixes, etc.)
First and foremost, we’re working on the next large biome and the continuation of the campaign.
Traveling among flying islands has brought a lot of new sensations, but many people miss large locations like the Cradle of the Keepers. The Cursed Lands will fill in.
We have to warn you. Pilgrim should not expect a warm welcome, especially if you come unprepared - The Cursed Land is one of the final locations before the Frozen Citadel, and it will put ones’ skills to the test.
We should preemptively warn you that you won't be able to fly here. You will need to explore the surrounding area on foot and exerсise caution. It's not just about poisoned clouds and contaminated waters here…
Whoever vanquishes them will be rewarded with new resources, which players can use to finally acquire chitin armor.
And don't forget about the local exotic plants. They will serve as components for creating new, unique dishes.
It is said that the recipes for these dishes have long been forgotten by the residents of Arcana. But maybe someone remembers the distant taste of "Mountain Giant Stew", which gave incredible strength?
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The most unpleasant ones were wiping all servers and periodic players’ house breaking. We apologize for those again. We are taking all possible measures to prevent such problems in the future.
Although the overall reviews of the game are still mixed, a decent part of the negativity was in the first few days of Early Access due to the lack of public servers and content. Both moments are already fixed, and we continue to strive to gradually achieve consistently positive ratings of the game. After all, we have also received a lot of words of support and truly useful reviews, some of which are now pinned in the company chats and inspire us to move forward.
In any case, we are glad that we released the game in Early Access first and hope that we can release it together with you.
By the way, many people ask about the game demo version. Steam is currently testing the trial system, and we are looking forward to use it. This will allow you to continue playing immediately after purchase. However, if this option does not appear in the coming months, we will release a traditional game demo version.
We would also like to refine and split the current survival mode into 2 maps: one will provide a tougher cooperative survival experience, and the other will focus on PVP and RPG elements of the game. The idea is to give you the choice and the variability without compromising the speed of developing the main campaign. As before, we plan to beta-test these changes first.
In addition, we are also working on various improvements and changes that will make the game more enjoyable.
Thank you for your support and participation in Early Access. Please leave your feedback and wishes in the comments.
Best regards,
The development team
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Join other fans on Discord: https://discord.gg/playfrozenflame
Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/playfrozenflame
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playfrozenflame
Like our images and videos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playfrozenflame
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Public server doors have finally opened! Meet up, unite in groups, build empires, and conquer the world of Arcana together with other players. Play on official servers or create your own!
We invite the experienced players to participate in the Beta-test of our new Cataclysm mode! Now there is no need to switch to a separate Steam branch. We talked about this mode in detail in the previous update.
As we continue to listen to your feedback and develop this mode, periodic wipes and minor bugs may occur.
The combat system has been completely updated and has become more dynamic. We’ve made an attempt at making PvP battles more balanced and fair. In the future, we will continue to improve these aspects of the game. For example, now players cannot attack each other in important locations and are protected for some time after respawning. We’ve also added a building that allows you to fully protect your homes from other players. In case you don't enjoy PvP, there are also PvE servers available.
We continue to improve game balance based on player feedback.
This update includes all the changes from the beta version that we discussed in this announcement.
Gameplay
The long-awaited "Survival" mode has entered the open beta stage under the name "Cataclysm" and is now available to everyone! We have temporarily closed access to the Campaign mode during this time.
To participate in the beta, you will need to take a few simple steps:
Once you place any construction module, he surrounding area will automatically become unavailable for construction for other players. And constructing a Sentinel will protect your buildings from any threats.
Flexible access settings will allow you to decide what rights you want to give to friends or strangers.
The combat system has undergone numerous changes. Attacks have become more expressive and responsive. Combat abilities from the Skill Tree now consume combat energy, while flame attacks have been replaced by ultimate attacks.
Energy has been added to the game as an addition to health and stamina. While actively exploring the world of Arcana, the pilgrim will gradually lose energy points and accumulate fatigue, which will affect their stamina.
To restore strength for new adventures, drink water from a magical fountain or sleep in a bed.
We see a large number of requests and feedback from players. Some of the suggestions have been taken into account in this update, namely:
Next week we will share more details with you before Open Beta starts - including full patch notes!
And with the upcoming Open Beta for Survival Mode we understand you have a lot of questions about the game, its lore and upcoming changes. This is why we want to answer as many of your questions as possible!
The most popular and burning questions we will address in the near future. Others we will address a tad later.
And for now - this is everything.
See you!
About Frozen Flame
A challenging exploration and survival adventure, set in the dying world of Dragons. Only those who harness the power of Frozen Flame have the means to survive the harsh conditions of the realm and are able to muster the strength to cleanse it for good.
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First, we decided to relocate the entirety of the starting location into the water and turn it into a sort of a continent. And it seems like sooner or later we’ll have to implement fully fleshed-out fishing into the game.. Floating islands will keep on spawning at different locations for each server, while the ability to fly will now be reserved for high-level players.
We’ve also received a lot of requests to make the Survival mode compatible with coop experience. So, we’ve adjusted the mode’s focus from Orders and PvP to survival and exploration. You’ll be able to protect your buildings with a special module - a sentinel. For those who either don’t want to participate in PvP, or want the mode to be more punishing, we’ll implement new server settings.
To make the survival experience more complete, we’ve added fatigue, which can be restored by consuming certain types of food or by sleeping in a bed. Beds can now also be used as checkpoints - you can return to them via teleportation stone or after respawning.
The stamina bar is now located in the top-left corner of the game to make the UI more coherent.
Another goal we have with the upcoming update is to improve combat by making it more fast-paced and diverse. Most weapons received updates to their attack animations, while some weapons received new ones altogether. Heavy attacks are no longer locked behind leveling and only require stamina to use, while battle energy will now directly impact combat abilities and allow you to use them more frequently.
We also want to add more fun activities so that the players can spend some quality time with their friends. Musical instruments, vendor stalls and even catapults! What will be included in the final version of the update depends solely on the Alpha Test results.
So, you can expect plenty of changes and improvements! We will soon announce the date of the Open Beta Test, where everyone will be able to give the new additions a try.
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The players will be able to tackle the harsh trials both on public and private servers. The settings will be customizable so that you can set up more comfortable gaming conditions, like fully disabling PvP if you so choose. A single server will be able to support up to 50 people simultaneously.
The world will be significantly expanded. There will be many more islands than in the campaign, and they will be randomly shuffled, to create unique situations: may have to carefully build logistical chains between islands to acquire the necessary resources.
Right now the Orders have different fortresses, stories, and goals, but the testing may bring out the need for additional changes.
In addition to dangerous monsters and harsh weather conditions, the world will be struck by cataclysms - the periodic events that bring deadly cold. There are terrifying creatures stirring among the snow, daring champions to come and lay claim to the useful loot.
The goal of this mode is to help your Order and its allies achieve their aims and receive legendary items in return. We are also discussing the possibility of introducing an optional wipe for those who want to periodically change the balance of power on servers, allowing to retain only a fraction of the players' progress.
The work on the campaign mode also continues. We’d like to dedicate more time to its development, so we can think everything through and deliver the most exciting experience, so we bring you the first screenshots of the new islands for now.
This was just the beginning. There are many things that we are working on, and next time, we will tell you about the changes to the combat system and what we learned from the alpha test.
Sincerely, the Frozen Flame Development Team
One of our primary focuses in the near future will be the Survival mode and PvP. Three Orders stake a claim for resources and territory in the world, which grows harsher with every passing moment. Players must pick a side and lead their Order to victory by combating rivals, conquering islands, and vanquishing deadly bosses.
The upcoming update will also introduce refined combat mechanics and re-tuned weapons, particularly the bow, and staff.
To ensure a seamless roll-out, we will be implementing a new update delivery process, starting with a closed Alpha test in March. This will be followed by an open beta accessible to all players in Spring.
As for the future plans, we are working on other features from the roadmap poll, and they will appear in the game in the later stages of development. Also, we are eager to engage with the community and have exciting plans for various player events in the near future.
Golems are powerful, profane creatures. Born of the Faceless’ dark energy, they were thought to disappear after the demise of the dragons. Yet one of them still remains.
Somewhere in the Astral, this mighty giant slumbers, guarding the portal core of the Dragon’s Grove.
Spear is a perfect weapon for those who want to hold their opponents at a medium range - not too close, and not too far. However, if a Cursed isn’t content with the distance between you two and tries to get away - politely inform him that you’d like him to stay.. by throwing a spear at his back.
Dragon’s Grove has gained 5 new picturesque islands, ready to be discovered and claimed.
We get plenty of feedback and ideas from our players. Some of those are included in this update:
📅 The event will be held from 23.01.23 till 30.01.23, 10:00 (PDT).
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One of the cornerstones of our world and lore are characters, whom you meet along the way. And we always try to give them unforgettable stories and voices. And to make their voices unique, recognizable, and memorable we decided to invite several streamers to lend their voices to our characters. We feel that their voices are the most suitable to represent those characters and bring them to life.
Now let us introduce our new cast: