Hello Adventurer!
If you have seen our latest roadmap, you know we have some awesome content coming to Riftbound. The massive update includes two new game modes and cosmetic customization.
If you are looking for the latest playtest patch notes, check out the massive patch we just released here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1588340/view/3655271993671621232?l=english
From The Developers
This content update is quite literally, game changing. A tonne of work has gone into this, and we are really happy with how the "new way to play" (via the Roguelite game mode) has turned out.
Trust me, you are going to love it!
If you already own Riftbound, you can try out the new game mode right now in the public playtest. If you haven't got it yet, it's on sale right now, so use the opportunity to grab your copy and get a taste of the new game experience.
Tell Me More!
New Game Modes
Two new game modes have been added, giving you endless replayability. The first of these is "Summoner's Path", a new Roguelite adventure with permanent progression and procedurally generated runs, encounters, danger levels & more. The second is an Endless Survival mode which features a number of different scenarios and mutator options.
A procedurally generated map, with random encounters and rewards.
New Mechanics
There are a variety of new mechanics that have evolved over the past few months, thanks to feedback from our playtesers. This includes new spells mechanics, a new elite system, a new hero system and a new mutator system.
Elite System
The elite system allows the enemy to spawn elite and champion units which have extra affixes attached to them that make them more challenging. There is a good variety of affixes that can make enemies tougher, deadlier, or give them unique effects. Bosses have affixes too!
Heroic System
The new Hero system turned out to be a huge hit. It allows you to choose stackable heroic upgrades, and turn your elementals into heroic units during battle. We have a nice range of stackable heroic upgrades, plus a range of rare unique heroic upgrades,
Mutator System
Mutators can significantly change a battle, introducing new rules or mechanics to an entire battle. Each endless scenario will have different optional mutators, but you will also encounter them in the new roguelite game mode. There are 18 very unique mutators which are really fun and challenging - they have added a huge amount of variety and replayabilty to the game.
Spell Power, Status Effects & More
Spell Power is a new in-run persistent stat that allows your spells do deal additional True Damage. You can purchase spell power at the shop, obtain it from meta-perks and even get it from upgrades.
True Damage is a new type of damage that can't be evaded, blocked or resisted. Some mechanics and rare spells can deal true damage.
Evasion, Block, Regen, Strength, Weakness, Marked & Shatter are new status effects that can be applied to allies and enemies alike. We have added a bunch of new spells & upgrades that use these new status effects.
In-run Shop Events
The roguelite mode, "Summoner's Path", features a map with branching paths. Sometimes these branches will lead you to shop events. "Chomper Joe's Magic Emporium" sells a range of spells and upgrades, and "Sergeant Metal's Hero Academy" allows you to purchase the coveted range of unique hero upgrades. You will have to choose your path carefully as it will effect your strategy in the battles ahead.
New Content
Around 40 new spells & rare spells have been added, plus more than 40 new upgrades. A group of new enemies (that are completely unique) have also been added. This is all on top the new game modes which have their own content including a large range of encounters, mutators and enemy affixes.
New Character Customization
The new cosmetic customization is really fun way to customize your elementals! You will be able to unlock parts with stars and also as progression through the new game modes. Then you can add these parts to your elemental characters to create interesting and unique looks. We are experimenting with the degree of control you will have, such as positioning, scale, rotating, and changing the color of parts. We are super excited to see the creations everyone comes up with!
QoL and UI improvements!
UI and quality of life improvements have also been added. Including the much requested ability to change the order of spells to suit keybinds!
How to access the new content
This content is a free DLC update, and there are no microtransactions!
The public test for this update is live, so if you own Riftbound you can try it right now! We are a small indie dev team, if you want to join the growing player base we would love to have you! You can join our Discord server to chat with the devs if you have any questions, and share your feedback.
How To Access The Playtest
You can access the playtest directly on Steam.
- Right Click "Riftbound" in your Steam library and choose "Properties"
- Chose "public_playtest" from the list. Steam will download this branch of the game, and once that is done you can play.
To return to the normal live build of the game
Repeat these steps but choose "None" for step 2.
Join Us - Discord
We are very active devs and you are more than welcome to join our discord or leave your feedback on the Steam forum. This is just the beginning of very exciting times ahead!
Join discord here