Brave Usurpers,
As we’re getting closer to the end of our epic "Usurper Soulbound" adventure together, here comes our next patch including some major updates and improvments:
Major Updates
- Forest and Ice Fortress world Endings: The Usurper story expands with new endings for both the Frost Realm and the Ice Fortress Realm. Following the improvements and the ending to the Crypt World in our last update, the final boss fights as well as story cutscenes for both remaining realms have been added. Defeat them to grab the final pieces of the magical crystal which is the key to unlocking the mystery of the purgatory you are trapped in.
Other Improvements
- Soul Binding Ability: The choice is now yours. Bind your soul to a usurper shrine and continue your exploration without returning to the HUB world. This will allow you to continue to explore the dungeons uninterrupted. This choice, however, comes with a price – your gold and a portion of your soul, so choose wisely.
- Dungeon Map Update: With the soul binding ability allowing for longer stretches of exploration, navigating the dungeon has now become more intuitive. As you explore, areas you've discovered will lighten, while unexplored regions remain shadowed. This visual contrast allows you to identify where you've been and where mysteries still await.
- Co-op Revivals: Previously only the main player could revive the second player. This has been changed to that the co-op mode now allows both players to revive each other, adding to the bond between comrades.
- Homeward Spell: Facing overwhelming odds? The new Homeward spell offers a strategic retreat, allowing players to get out of perilous situations and return to safety.
- Usurping Visual Cue: Enhancing the usability of the usurper mechanic, the Dagger now emits a distinctive particle effect when fully charged and ready for possession. This visual indicator works alongside the usurper bar to offer a clear, intuitive signal for when you can take control of new bodies, making usurping more iintuitive and adding the tactical depth of encounters.
Approching the final chapter
As we near the final chapter, with almost all planned features (and then some) released, only the ultimate showdown with the final boss and the game's concluding act remain.
Reflecting on this journey through Early Access, my gratitude is boundless for the small but incredible group of supporters who have recommanded the game on Steam and consistently liked our updates and posts. Your support has been the fuel for the countless hours and effort poured into "Usurper Soulbound," propelling it to become a game that's surpassed even my own expections.
Be sure though that this is not the end. As we prepare to bring "Usurper Soulbound" out of the shadows and into the light, equipped with everything learned during the development of Usurper, we are already dreaming up new worlds to explore. Your support has certainly a big role in paving the way for our future endeavors, and I can't wait to share the next adventure with you.
Until then, enojy this new update and continue to be the incredible community you've always been.
Game on, and catch you all later :)