💠 The LUCID Steam Next Fest Demo Is Live Now
This expanded demo features up to three hours of content and introduces a host of enhancements that further position LUCID as one of 2026’s most exciting platformers.
A World Shattered, A Promise Unbroken
Bound by a solemn vow, protagonist Oenn is a young Sentinel who journeys through a world fractured by catastrophe. As you explore the crystalpunk landscapes of Aedyn, you’ll absorb powerful abilities that enhance movement, deepen combat, and unlock new paths across interconnected biomes.
Inspired by the golden age of 2D sidescrollers, LUCID blends nostalgic design with modern mechanics to deliver fast, expressive gameplay wrapped in an emotional narrative.
What Awaits in the Demo
In this updated demo, players will explore multiple handcrafted biomes, each filled with unique enemies, traversal challenges, secrets, and boss encounters. Mastering Crystal Arts allows you to phase through barriers, uncover hidden routes, and approach combat in your own way.
Whether you’re chasing speed, mastery, or discovery, the demo offers a strong first look at LUCID’s fluid movement and depth.
What’s New in the Steam Next Fest Demo
We’ve made significant improvements based on player feedback:
• Revamped Skill and Anointed Crystal system
• Overhauled Totem sequence and Incandescent Pulse for improved approachability
• Expanded tutorials and smoother pacing
• More dialogue hints for a user-friendly experience
• Streamlined narrative progression along the main path
• Gameplay balance updates and polished UI
• Additional feedback and general bug fixes
Built for Exploration, Mastery, and Replayability
The community has praised LUCID for its low barrier to entry and high skill ceiling. Combining lush pixel art environments, tight controls, and expressive movement to create a deeply immersive platforming experience. It’s designed for newcomers, completionists, and speedrunners alike.
Secrets await in every biome. New abilities reveal new routes. Every run brings new discoveries.
Coming Spring 2026
The full version of LUCID launches first on Windows PC in Spring 2026, with console releases to follow.
If you enjoy the demo, be sure to wishlist LUCID and share your feedback. Your support helps shape the future of the game. You can also follow the developer, Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio, on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, and Discord for updates and behind the scenes insights.
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