We are back with the final post before the launch of the Descent Content Update. On our latest two descent content update previews we promised there will be even more content included into this update so we will share the full set of content coming with patch 0.9 to Striving for Light.
In case you missed our last two previews for the descent content update you can read them here:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1646790/view/3694694975390397377
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1646790/view/3754369573818192135
Descent Release Date
The descent content update will be released at Saturday 14.10.2023 at 10 pm CEST.
Awakened Gatekeeper Event
Together with the release of the Descent content update we are hosting an Awakened Gatekeeper Event. Stream your progress live on twitch, defeat all Awakened Gatekeepers in Hardcore mode to unlock the new achievements.
First 3 players succeeding will win:
20€ Steam Gift Card + 1x Striving for Light Steam Key + 1x Striving for Light Soundtrack
To participate join our Discord and register for the Event-Role.
Full content overview
🌟New Features:
- Descent Defense: A new tower defense like game mode with new run specific currency.
- Descent Expedition Dungeons: Upgradable dungeons utilizing the new currency.
- New Trinket System: Over 30 unique trinkets added to the game featuring new active abilities (shapeshifting, healing, attacks, skills, stats).
- New Attack and Ability UI: We added a new attack and ability UI for more responsive combat
- Maps and Enemies: 2 new maps: Beach & Courtyard featuring 6 new enemies, 6 new map bosses and 2 new gatekeepers to fight.
- Gatekeeper Weapons: 2 new additions for your arsenal.
- Bloodstained Chest: Engage in this new mysterious world event.
- Enemy Designs: All "old" enemies have been completely redesigned (6 enemies in total and 1 new enemy and map boss added to older maps).
- Gatekeeper Arena: A new battleground awaits.
- Awakened Gatekeepers: Fearsome foes that spawn at map tier 6 and beyond.
- New Soundtracks: 5 new tracks with over 18 minutes of playtime. Prepare for some of the darkest sounds Striving for Light has seen so far.
- Softcore Mode: A complete rework to enhance the experience.
⚙️ Major changes and improvements:
- Player Skills: Numerous abilities have been redesigned with fresh visuals.
- Blazing Dodge: It's not just a dodge with a burning dot anymore - leave a burning trail in your wake!
- Enemy Attacks: Redesigned to offer a fresh challenge.
- Map Redesigns: Old maps have been given a visual overhaul.
- Performance: Game runs smoother with our latest improvements.
- Old Content Updated: Plenty of tweaks and improvements to older content for a fresh feel.
Updated Pricing
The release of 0.9 marks the completion for all major features that we plan to include for the 1.0 release of Striving for Light. Post 0.9 we will focus on polishing and giving you more of the great and improving what's not great already.
Therefore we will update our pricing with the release of the new content update.
Since the release of the Aeodra Content Update 0.7 around a year ago the amount of content has grown tremendously without adjusting the price for around a year now. To better align with the enriched content and enhanced value of the game, we'll be updating our pricing as communicated on our steam early access page.
The price for Striving for Light will raise from the current $9.99 USD (€9.75) to $14.99 USD (€14.79) when the Descent content update drops. The price for the Striving for Light Soundtrack will raise from the current 8.99 USD (€8.79) to 9.99 USD (€9.75).
Grab Striving for Light now before the price rises with the 0.9 update!
We will post the full patch notes on the release day at 14.10.2023.
We want to thank you for your patience and the ongoing support! If you want to stay up to date with the ongoing development and chat with fellow players about the new update, you are invited to join our discord.