Hey alchemists! Before we move into December, we wanted to look back at how the game has evolved since launch, share what’s coming in the December update and further — and, let’s be honest, also ask for your support in the Steam Awards.
A quick look back at launch
Many of you remember that the game wasn’t where it needed to be at launch. Because of Steam backend scheduling limitations, we weren’t able to delay the release for more polishing, and the game went live with issues we needed more time to address.
Right after release, we entered a hotfix marathon — shipping 18 rapid updates to fix bugs, stabilize saves and respond to your feedback as fast as possible.
Since then, we’ve put a huge amount of effort into bringing the game to its current state. It may not be perfect yet, but we’ve been working hard to improve it. We’ve read every suggestion, and many of them have already made their way into the game. Thank you for helping us move forward!
December update — and what’s coming in 2026
Now that the game is more stable, we can finally focus on new content. This December, we’re introducing the Cooking update — a new gameplay layer that expands the daily life of an alchemist. Your workshop won’t just brew potions anymore. It’ll also be able to prepare fresh, warm dishes.
We’ll share more details soon, but we warmly invite you to return in December and try out the new features. Whether you stepped away or finished all current content, this is a great moment to reignite the furnace. And this is just the beginning: the December update sets the foundation for new additions we plan to deliver throughout 2026!
🏆 Steam Awards: how to support us with your votes and reviews
The Steam Awards nominations are now open and will run until December 1st. We’d love your support for Ways of Alchemy and our team — all it takes is to nominate the game for the “Outstanding Visual Style” Award.
Here’s how you can help:
Nominate Ways of Alchemy for the Outstanding Visual Style Award.
Play the game.
Leave a new review or update your old one. This step matters the most to us. If you’re new, simply leave a fresh review. If you’ve been with us for a while, please update your existing review:
If your previous review was positive, you can update it and tell other players why you think the game deserves the award now.
If your old review was negative but you feel the game has improved since launch, updating it would greatly help our team. The game has changed a lot since release, and many of the improvements we’ve made came directly from your feedback.
The more of these actions you complete, the higher Steam Community Badge level you’ll get — and the more you’ll support the game. Your reviews and nominations help new players see Ways of Alchemy in its current state and support us as we keep working on it. Thank you, alchemists!