Dear Blackthorn Arena community,
First and foremost, thank you for your continued passion and patience. We know it’s been a while since our last update, and we want to speak to that directly.
While our development efforts have recently been focused on Age of Reforging: The Freelands, we want to reassure you that Blackthorn Arena: Reforged is not forgotten. We’re actively working on new content, including new enemies, weapons, and fresh arena mechanics, and we’ll have more to share with you soon.
We understand that the lack of communication may have been frustrating, and we sincerely apologize for that. Going forward, we’ll strive to be more transparent about what we’re working on and what you can expect.
Now, a Major Milestone for Our Studio
Today, we're proud to share that Age of Reforging: The Freelands, a sister project built with the same grit and spirit as Blackthorn Arena, has officially launched into version 1.0.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161830/_/
This marks the end of a long journey through Early Access. While it’s not perfect, it’s a project we’ve poured our hearts into. For those curious or interested in our studio’s broader work, here’s a quick look at what’s included in the 1.0 release:
- A massive, handcrafted open world with over 30 regions and multiple biomes
- Overhauled core systems, from stat progression to randomized gear
- Tons of content, including 2,500+ items, 200+ enemies, 150+ quests, and 700+ NPCs
- A rich narrative, featuring over 800,000 Chinese characters of story content
We’re continuing to expand The Freelands. Just as importantly, we’re also returning our focus to Blackthorn Arena and the updates still to come.
A Bundle for Our Supporters
We’ve created the Reforgers Bundle on Steam, which includes both Blackthorn Arena and Age of Reforging at a discounted price. It’s a way to thank those who want to explore both worlds we’ve built.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/48928/Reforgers_Bundle/
Thank you again for sticking with us. Your feedback, your passion, and your expectations mean everything to us. We’re listening, and we’re building.
With respect,
The PersonaeGame Studio Team