Developer posts and news about this game.
Version 1.99 is now released finishing up The Dagger From The Next Dimension series. This release contains all the updates and bug fixes done to the game in 2023. Here is a recap of the changes: Adding mechanics to support a future 3D version of DarkDIRE: Land elevation mechanics
Many ages ago in the heart of a small kingdom, a shadow loomed. A fearsome dragon, known as Zygycrynth, had taken residence in the ancient ruins on the outskirts of the land. Its fiery breath scorched the fields, and its roars echoed through the valleys, striking terror into the
Version 1.93 The Dagger From The Next Dimension is now available in the alpha build channel for Linux and Windows. This version is for alpha testing. I made lots of changes to the base code of the game, so let me know if you find any bugs. List of Changes and Updates: Windows ver
With version 1.90 currently released, I find that DarkDIRE is getting close to hitting version 2.0. Wanting to do something big with version 2, I decided what could be bigger than making a 3d version of DarkDIRE? This will be no small task, modeling and texturing all the assets o
I have been busy adding new features for the next update: 1.92 The Dagger from the Next Dimension. One of the new features will be improved in-game hints. No more simple icons floating above objects giving just a few words of information. Here is what I created so far: (Note: The
Version 1.90 is released finishing up The Five Soul-Oath Blades series. This is just a small update mostly focusing on fixing a few bugs that have crept up in the Sword of Torn questline since it was released way back in version 1.19. Also please check out the Sword of Torn Walk
The kingdom of Union Port long ago built a large stone wall circling the kingdom, but the wall wasn't built to keep out invaders. It was built to seal off the center of the kingdom. Anyone that knows why it was built isn't revealing any secrets. This includes the kingdom's new ru
Version 1.89.259 is now available with the following updates: This version is to support the upcoming Greencastle Expansion Pack. Greencastle will be in a Rank 6 zone, so have a character leveled up and ready =) Current release date is 8/15 but may change. Dead characters will no
The Five Soul-Oath Blades Five monks take an oath to protect. Five master swordsmen rise from the oath. Five deaths come before it is filled. Five souls return to finish the promise. Five swords will be the form. First Iah protect the knowledge. Second Tsuki bring the Hospitable.
A large and merry man wearing all red with white trim walks up to you and says, "Merry Yuletide! Let this lead your way." He hands you a fancy staff and quickly departs. Type this code in the chat bar to claim a staff haunted with the holiday spirit. "-ClaimCode MerryChristmas" T
Fixed a bug that may cause the player to earn crime for no reason. Added a Add Fame and Add Crime to Administrator Commands.
Version 1.80 has been released further expanding the Dominion Blade series. Most of these changes are from player requested features: *There seems to be some elite snobbery growing in DarkDIRE. Now every character will have a reputation level. If a character goes into an area hig
Version 1.70 has been released expanding The Dominion Blade series with many changes and new features (many of them from player feedback). And more updates are in the works even as this version goes live. *Added new monsters: Giant Floating Eyeballs, and Floating Eyeballs. Also t
Version 1.60 has been released with the following updates: A notice flag will now notify players of new buffs, new debuffs, expired buffs, expired debuffs, group chat and tells. This can be turned off in the display settings if you choose. New hirable NPCs will occasionally spawn
We are now rolling out the newest version of DarkDIRE. The windows and linux versions will be available immediately, the mac version will be released sometime within the next few weeks. Update notes: Fixed a bug causing randomly generated seashores to not build in the correct dir
A strange blue man standing over ten feet appears before you. "Pathetic," he says looking down on you, "but I can see the spark of potential." He waves his hand and a grand sword explodes from the sky and impales into the ground in front of you. "Behold the legendary Arcanenewyn,
Version 1.54.224 The Dominion Blade is now available. List of updates and changes: Server administrators have the option to allow players to upload local characters to their server. To make traveling the world easier, all randomly built ruling castles that are friendly to trade u
I have updated DarkDIRE to version 1.52 The Dominion Blade. This update is based mostly on the feedback I got from players. *Double tap jumping. (per player feedback) *Coin will now always stack when picked up. (per player feedback) *When dropping coin, you will be asked how much
Version 1.50 The Dominion Blade Released with the following changes and updates: *Temple of the Prior now has a fifth power: Seraphim Transformation. *Added Sphere Magic, the magic that immortals/gods use. Immortals can use certain words to cast spells without the use of wizardry
DarkDIRE version 1.40.210 has been released with the following updates and changes: Characters that gain immortality will be able to learn extra skills. Added a few new building graphics styles. Added and changed some of the music in-game. NPCs will now drop (5% chance) skill boo