Hello, everyone.
It has been five months since our last announcement. During this time, Quantum Arts Studio has been working on new projects, polishing our ported versions, and preparing the mobile version of Alchemage for launch.
With this announcement, we would like to share some recent updates from the studio, as well as information about the launch of the Alchemage mobile version, the overseas release plan, returning player rewards, and our future plans for the PC version.
The Mobile Version Will Launch on September 22
Many years have passed since Alchemage first met players on PC.
During this time, we went through team changes, a long period without updates, the rebuilding of the team, and the redevelopment of the project. We remain sincerely sorry to everyone who once looked forward to updates but never received any news from us.
After extensive code reworking, testing, and optimization, the mobile version of Alchemage is now ready for its initial release.
The mobile version will officially launch on:
September 22, 2026, at 10:30 AM China Standard Time (UTC+8)
The initial release will be available on Android in mainland China through the following platforms:
The mobile version is not simply a direct port of the old PC version. We have rebuilt and adjusted many parts of the game specifically for mobile devices, including:
Reworked mobile controls and interface adaptation;
A rebuilt multiplayer server structure for a more stable online experience;
Adjusted progression routes and quest guidance;
New Codex and achievement displays;
Expanded maps and additional game content;
Improved device compatibility, performance stability, and overall controls;
A foundation for future updates and additional content.
We know that there will still be differences between the mobile version and the original PC version. However, this restart is not simply about bringing the game online one more time. Our goal is to bring Alchemage back to a state where it can continue to grow and receive ongoing updates.
The mainland China Android version will launch first. The iOS and overseas mobile versions are expected to launch progressively during Q4 2026.
The overseas mobile versions will therefore not launch simultaneously with the mainland China Android version. Once those versions are ready, we will share further updates through Steam, our community channels, and other official platforms.
Our Future Plans for the PC Version
We would also like to explain our current thoughts to the players who continue to follow the PC version.
The current PC version still contains a large amount of legacy code and early system architecture. Over time, this has created challenges involving multiplayer, compatibility, system expansion, and long-term maintenance.
If the revenue generated after the mobile launch is sufficient to support continued development, we plan to use the mobile version as the foundation to rebuild or remake the PC version.
In other words, rather than continuing to patch the old PC code indefinitely, we hope to rebuild the PC version using the code that has been reworked and validated for mobile.
This approach would serve several purposes:
Reduce the impact of legacy code issues on the PC version;
Build the PC and mobile versions on a more unified technical foundation;
Make it easier to update maps, gameplay, characters, and systems across both platforms;
Improve the stability of multiplayer and server infrastructure;
Create the technical foundation for future PC and mobile connectivity.
In the future, we hope to gradually achieve the following:
Synchronized updates between PC and mobile;
Shared content across both platforms;
A more stable cross-platform multiplayer experience;
More unified account, save-data, and version planning;
New maps, gameplay systems, and features released across both platforms.
Of course, this remains a long-term plan. It is not something that can be completed immediately after the mobile launch.
A PC remake would involve extensive work, including code refactoring, content migration, save-data compatibility, server architecture, and platform adaptation. Whether we begin this work, when we begin it, and how far we can take it will depend on the actual revenue generated after launch, player feedback, and the development capacity of our team.
However, one thing we can say with confidence is this:
As long as the project receives enough continued support, we hope to keep developing Alchemage instead of stopping after the mobile launch.
Previously Promised Returning Player Rewards Remain Available
We previously announced a returning player reward plan in “A Letter to the Players of Alchemage and Our Returning Player Reward Plan”. We would like to confirm once again that the plan remains available.
Players who purchased Alchemage before 10:00 AM on September 19, 2025, and contact us before 10:00 AM on September 19, 2027 will continue to be eligible for the exclusive returning player reward.
Eligible players will receive a complimentary mobile-version offer, allowing them to continue playing Alchemage on mobile at no additional cost.
The process is simple:
Please send a screenshot of your Steam purchase order to our official email address:
Once we verify your purchase record, we will provide a mobile-version key for eligible returning players to activate and play the game for free.
This reward is our way of thanking the early players who supported us. We are also grateful to everyone who continued to remember Alchemage during the long period of inactivity and team changes.
About This Small but Important IP
We are not a large team, and our manpower and resources are limited.
Over the past few years, we have also been developing and releasing other products on PC while remaking the mobile version of Alchemage. For us, this has never been something that could be completed quickly.
Many systems had to be redesigned. Many old problems had to be addressed again. A lot of content that was left unfinished years ago also had to be rebuilt step by step.
Because of this, we cannot promise that the mobile version will be perfect from day one, nor can we promise that every future plan will be completed according to our ideal schedule.
But we will continue to listen to player feedback, address issues that affect the experience, evaluate new content and updates, and do our best within our capabilities.
We know that Alchemage is only a small IP. The fact that people still remember it after all these years is already something we feel incredibly fortunate about.
Thank you to everyone who supported us since the original PC version.
Thank you to everyone who started following us again after the project was restarted last year.
And thank you to those who may no longer be playing, but are still willing to come back and see how far we have come.
The mobile version will officially launch on September 22.
If you still remember the unlucky warlock who began with nothing but a magic staff, you are welcome to return to this world once again.
A new journey is about to begin.
See you in the game.