Today, we’ve released Ver.0.8, the “final demo” version of KARATE ROGUE.
●KARATE ROGUE Demo
New Features
High-difficulty mode: Arcade Mode
A challenge mode with:
No mid-run saves or revives
No town
No cat companion
Minimal story
After your run, a leaderboard will appear so you can compete for the high score.
Master ARTS added
When these ARTS reach Lv.5, they gain additional effects:
Front Kick
Rising Side Kick
Low Kick
Kizami Jab
(We made the skills people said were “strong” even stronger!)
New Skills
Awakening Skill: “Iron Man” While in Deffensive, 25% chance to nullify damage.
Awakening Skill: “Rhythm of Battle” Every 3 turns: +1 ACT
Passive Skill: “Tekki” While in Deffensive, increase Accuracy and ATK.
Other Balance Changes
Adjusted effects for some skills (e.g., Front Kick, Back Thrust Kick, Meoto-dei, etc.)
Buffed weapons overall — for example, swords can now inflict Bleed, expanding viable choices
Removed the Awakening Skill “Gaze into the Abyss”
Food now drops more often from treasure chests
Release Date Update
We previously announced a Spring 2026 release in-game and elsewhere. However, due to circumstances including the developer’s workload, development has fallen behind, and the release date is now undetermined.
Development is still ongoing, and we’re working hard toward a 2026 release.
We’re truly sorry to everyone who’s been waiting.
We’ll use this time to further refine the game — please wishlist it and stay tuned.