Chroma has officially been released!
Since starting development on Chroma: Bloom and Blight 18 months ago I think all of us (developers) have been through just about every emotion possible. So, it’s with great delight that I can finally say these words...you can play Chroma now!
Where to start?
As you know, all cards in Chroma are free and available to you the moment the game opens. This can make learning Chroma a little overwhelming, so, where do you start?
There's a learn tab at the top of the home screen. This tab is not a strict tutorial (we couldn’t bring it upon ourselves to force you through another card game tutorial), instead, it will explain the basics of the game’s mechanics and in-game UI.
Once you’ve read through the learn tab we recommend you jump into some bot matches or casual matches with the starter decks. The mono-color starters are slightly easier to pilot over the duo-color decks. The starter decks in Chroma are built with full synergy in-mind, with none of the cards being locked behind a paywall, we had free reign on how to build the starter experience.
So, you like a good story do you!
We’re really happy to let you know the lore section of Chroma is now live. This high-res interactive map of Arholt offers immersive details about the story-rich world of Chroma. From individual cards to powerful heroes, you can even read about the cultures of each location within the lore map.
If you love losing yourself in a fantasy land then the lore tab is something you do not want to miss.
What’s next for Chroma?
It goes without saying, the launch of Chroma is just the beginning.
When finding a match you’ll notice a ‘draft’ tab. Unfortunately, this mode wasn’t ready for launch, but we hope to have it in the game soon. This will be an ‘arena-style’ game mode where you can build a deck from a limited selection of cards.
We’re also very keen to keep the Chroma competitive scene fed with more competitive tournaments. We’ve already hosted a pre-release tournament, which saw over 100 players competing for a stake of the $700 cash prize pool.
We will have more information on competitive events soon. The best place to keep up-to-date with these competitive events is in the Chroma: Bloom and Blight Discord.
One last thing...Thank you
Finally, it goes without saying that we owe all of you a huge thank you. The support we have received throughout the development of Chroma has been incredible. Connecting with the growing community on social media and Discord has been one of the pleasures of the past 18 months, and we can’t wait for our relationship with the Chroma community to grow over time.
It makes us so happy that you can now experience Chroma for yourselves, we hope you enjoy your time exploring Arholt and its many mysteries.
Many thanks,
Clarity Games