Next Fest is Chain-bound!
After months of preparation, updates, bug fixes, and far more late nights than I'd like to admit, Soul Chained is officially participating in Steam Next Fest!
To celebrate, the demo has received a major update, a speedrun challenge is on the way, and there's even a giveaway for everyone joining me during the week.
Check the details below and don't miss out!
The Demo is now in tip-top shape!
If you've played the Soul Chained demo way, way before the latest update a few days ago - now's the perfect time to jump back in!
The latest update (v1.0) brings a variety of improvements and additions designed to make the experience smoother, more responsive, and more chaotic in all the right ways:
Expanded combat system
New physics interactions
Updated combat animations
Significant improvements to the Soul Chain's physics and interactions
...and more!
Missed the previous post? I got you!
Oh, and have you seen my brand-new spankin' trailer? 🫨
Bound by Time: Next Fest Speedrun Challenge!
Tired of getting told to git gud? Know for a fact that you're not just some Souls pleb? How about proving yourself by submitting your fastest Soul Chained demo run!?
NOTE: Prizes will be given away to those who top the leaderboards on Soul Chained's Speedrun.com page.
TOP Single-player run - $25 Steam Gift Card
TOP 2-player run - $50 Steam Gift Card
TOP 3/4-player run - $75 Steam Gift Card
How to join Bound by Time: Next Fest Speedrun Challenge:
Download the latest Demo version here.
Decide which category you want to participate in - Single-player, 2-player, or 3/4 Player
Use the Medal app to record your fastest run. Alternatively, you may use other apps to record.
Share the link/video to your speedrun attempt in the #bound-by-time channel on our Discord.
Join Soul Chained's Discord here
The community manager, Strakchy, will manually verify all submissions. Once verified, you should see your speedrun record in the leaderboards.
The Event ends June 22nd, 2026 (immediately after Steam Next Fest)
Want better prizes? Well, I've got just the thing for you...
Bound by Fortune: Next Fest Giveaway!
To ultimately celebrate my lovely game's participation in the Steam Next Fest, I'm hosting a giveaway on Gleam for a chance to win a $50 Steam Gift Card + keys to Soul Chained itself. I made it easy to join - especially for those who will attempt to speedrun the demo.
The giveaway starts in two (2) days, so be sure to participate when it starts! Check out the link below!
Click here to join the Bound by Fortune Giveaway!
Hurry! The Giveaway ends June 24th, 2026!
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