This is our first patch after attending Nordic Game Conference! We've gotten some great feedback, that inspired this first set of targeted improvements and fixes. Next we'll tweak the dialogues more, fix issues and add content! Thank you for playing!

Added several key NPC that will play a role moving forward:
• John - An adventurer who thinks the treasure might be the cause behind creatures acting oddly
• Gavin - The leader of the adventurers, with his eyes set on the treasure
• Erwyn - The awoken who left the notes in the tutorial, who holds some answers

Also added some story drops:
• A dead awoken who left a note with directions to Erwyn
• Another Ancient Tablet holding ancient lore to be found in Gouraija Forest

• Slowmo when menu opened and interacting
• Limited your movement right before gaining an ability to stop you from movement dashing away

• Increased UI size by 15% on Steamdeck to make text easier to read
• Improved insert gem tutorial
• Added RT attack input preset

• Fixed flickering barrels / crates
• Fixed intercept double charging

1. Added the function that after long-term shooting, the muzzle of the gun will turn red due to overheating.

2. An enhanced version of the mini map has been added, which can display more content.

3. Added automatic archive resurrection point in Misty map
4. Added wall edge shooting detection function

5. Added a blood stain prompt on the password device of the back room map
6. Added the ability to close the minimap or backpack interface by pressing ESC in the game.

1. Re-rendered the highway and village scenes to make the scenes more realistic

2. Remove the minimap in the lower left corner of the Misty map and switch to pressing the M key to display the minimap.
3. Abandoned the function of finding mission points based on coordinates in the Misty map
4. Adjusted that the character cannot eat when installing mission props such as fuses.
5. Adjusted that after the Chinese zombies are eliminated, the player's position will be reset to prevent zombie waves from appearing around the player.

1. Fixed the bug where the Misty map would switch back to the third-person perspective after successfully clearing it.
2. Fixed the bug where the corpses of zombies were missing in the back room map.
3. Fixed the BUG in the animation caused by eating food quickly.

1. Fixed bug where the splash screen animation was missing.
2. Fixed an issue with incorrect player UI positioning during online play.
3. Optimized UI adaptation.

Fixed a bug with the camera

1.0.2 cam Fixed

Dear Players,


Hello, everyone. We are Lemport team from ArisenForceTeam.

We are delighted and grateful that you are trying out our demo. In the future, we will continue to improve the guidance in the demo so that more players can get started and experience our rich combat mechanics.
Players have many choices in combat. Whether you prefer to go solo or team up, focus on action or strategy, attracting enemy aggro and have your backline deal damage. All approaches are viable.

Let's share some simple tips to make your battles more exciting and enjoyable.

Firstly, let's talk about charge attacks. Holding down the attack button will trigger different moves depending on the weapon equipped. Our charge attacks are executed uniquely based on the equipment in the player's hand. While normal weapons have a general charge move, special weapons will have different charge attacks even if they are of the same type.


For example, the Gun charged attack can load one grenade bullet, but if a perfect reload is triggered through the JUST mechanism, it can load three grenades.

When players perform precise actions at the right moment, they can trigger the JUST system to receive positive rewards.

When the player performs a dodge at the moment of being attacked, the JUST Dodge mechanism is triggered, resulting in different counterattack actions depending on the weapon type.



Even some CA attack could contain JUST System.
For Example the Sword CA could get through the arrow when cast at a perfect timing.



Of course, we have many more positive and precise reward opportunities waiting for you to discover.


Our uniquely designed talent system is the result of our bold research and development efforts. This system significantly enhances and highlights the distinctiveness and fun of each character, while the combination of skills and weapons further deepens the game's mechanics.

*Please refer to the official talent design for details.

When an enemy's accumulated damage reaches a certain threshold, they will enter a weakened state, indicated by a flashing gold light. At this point, the player can approach and press F (keyboard) or the East button (controller) to execute a special finishing attack on the enemy.The execution will immediately knock down the enemy and interrupt their current action.



The team system has been streamlined to focus on enhancing combat. When players successfully complete a hero's challenge, that hero automatically joins the team. By interacting with the goddess, players can invite these heroes to join the active combat team.
*In the DEMO, you can converse with the goddess to bring up rescued teammates, but for adventuring together, please look forward to the official version content.


"Arisen Force: HeroTest" is more than just a game—it's a symbol of our evolution, our aspirations, and our unwavering commitment to excellence. It represents the collective effort of a team that refuses to settle for mediocrity and a community that inspires us to reach new heights.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for being a part of this extraordinary journey. Together, we are creating something truly special, and we can't wait to share the next chapter with you.

Feel free to share the game's Steam link with everyone!
Thank you and welcome to everyone who added us to your wishlist!

Warm regard,
ArisenForceTeam-Lemport

- Added an animation to show that you have collected the lantern.
- Added branding logos.
- Minor bug fixes.

The Adjutant and his operatives arrived via skyskiff at New Hentiro, the City of Miracles in the sky. Agave, the contact assigned by Director τ, led Lyfe to the medical facility where she could receive treatment. The Adjutant and his team learned that the help of the supercomputer called GANGES was required if Lyfe was to be cured. Hence, the Adjutant and Siris decided to head for the Tower of Hanoi. But within the tower, the situation was far from peaceful...

1. "Realm of Illusion" Version Events Launched
Eligibility: Adjutant Lv. 20 or above

✧ Expedited Access to Main Story Special Chapter: [Realm of Illusion]
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Adjutants at the required Adjutant Level or above at any point during the event period can directly access the Special Chapter [Realm of Illusion] (no need to unlock Chapter 12 Pt. 2 and the preceding chapters of the Main Story).

✧ [Skytopia Treasures] Event Shop
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: Consume Transcendent Samples or Hanoi Ticket Stubs to exchange for rewards including Manifestation Echo Covenant, event souvenir "Prism of Hanoi" in the Base, the Orange-tier weapon part "Robust Angles - Guidance System," the Purple-tier shotgun "Scarabaei," three Scarab Squad logistics officers, Quantum Cell, and Carbon Atomic Plate. The Purple-tier crossbow "Alpine Gentian" and Eli Squad logistics officers will be available for exchange in the Unlimited shop from 6/20 10:00 to 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8).
Note: Transcendent Samples and Hanoi Ticket Stubs can be obtained from event gameplay and tasks.

✧ [Climb of Infinitude] Event Tasks
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: Complete event tasks to obtain rewards including Iridescent Badge, DigiCash, Transcendent Samples, and Hanoi Ticket Stubs.

✧ [Path of Ascension] Combat Stages
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: Clear combat stages to quickly obtain Hanoi Ticket Stubs.

✧ [Defense Line Zero] Co-Op Gameplay
Event period: 6/3 10:00 - 6/17 04:00 (UTC+8)
Normal Mode: 6/3 10:00 - 6/17 04:00 (UTC+8)
Hard Mode: 6/7 10:00 - 6/17 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: All-new operative specialization system available! Adjutants can choose between the specializations of Shooter, Gatherer, and Attacker.
Team up with friends and choose your specialization to stop enemies from breaching the camp!

✧ [Grip of Umbra] Challenge Gameplay
Event period: 6/6 10:00 - 6/21 04:00 (UTC+8)
The event is divided into 5 stages with different opening times.
Lone Warrior (Easy) is open from 6/6 10:00 to 6/20 04:00 (UTC+8).
Lone Warrior (Normal) is open from 6/7 04:00 to 6/20 04:00 (UTC+8).
Lone Warrior (Hard) is open from 6/8 04:00 to 6/20 04:00 (UTC+8).
Lone Warrior (Danger) is open from 6/9 04:00 to 6/20 04:00 (UTC+8).
Brave Squad is open from 6/10 04:00 to 6/20 04:00 (UTC+8).
Rewards will be issued between 6/20 04:00 and 6/21 04:00 (UTC+8).
Details: The event has 5 stages. In Lone Warrior stages, you must go into battle alone. In Brave Squad stages, you can work together in co-op teams of 2 or 3 or go it alone instead.
Your total DMG score for all stages will be entered into the leaderboard. At the end of the event, rewards will be issued based on the rankings of the total DMG leaderboard.

✧ [Virtual Breach] Challenge Gameplay
Event period: 6/17 10:00 - 7/1 04:00 (UTC+8)
First Phase: 6/17 10:00 - 6/24 04:00 (UTC+8)
Second Phase: 6/24 04:00 - 7/1 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: In an environment that changes at the foe's will and against enemies strengthened by such will, an indomitable determination is needed to seize victory.
There are four difficulty levels in this period of Virtual Breach. Consider the range of factors and select the suitable difficulty for your squad. Bonus tactics, special challenges, and kill streak have been added to get. Complete challenges or use bonus tactics to obtain more points efficiently!

✧ [Dawn Restored] Challenge Gameplay
Event period: 6/20 10:00 - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: This gameplay has 3 Danger Levels of increasing difficulty. Use your own operatives or specified trial operatives to complete Battlefronts or Encampment challenges and obtain Peril Points. Earn more points to claim the corresponding rewards.

✧ [Hero Games] Co-Op Gameplay
Event period: 6/24 10:00 - 7/8 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: During the event, you can exchange 1 Memory Cube by consuming 200 Presence every day. You can initiate 1 Hero Games challenge by using 1 Memory Cube. Challenge powerful enemies with your friends and gain DigiCash, Revision Applications, and other rewards.

2. [Instant of Eternity] and [Shadows of Indigo] Operative Echoes Open for Limited Time
✧ [Instant of Eternity] Operative Echo
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 6/27 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: During the event period, the operative echo "Instant of Eternity" is available, and [Siris Ksana] gets a drop-rate boost! Adjutants can participate in two echo events: [SP] Instant of Eternity and [ST] Instant of Eternity.
✧ During the event echo [SP] Instant of Eternity, guaranteed to obtain the Orange-tier operative [Siris - Ksana] within 100 echoes. This echo event is a Special-Limited Operative Echo. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count of the special-limited operative echo pool, which carries over to future events of the same type. Echo count of the past Operative Limited-Event echo pool is not carried over to this echo pool.
✧ During the event echo [ST] Instant of Eternity, guaranteed to obtain an Orange-tier operative (50% chance to be [Siris - Ksana]) within 80 echoes. This echo event is a Standard-Limited Operative Echo. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count for the standard-limited operative echo pool, which carries over to future events of the same type. Echo count of the past Operative Limited-Event echo pool is carried over to this echo pool.
A trial of the operative is also playable during the same period.

✧ [Shadows of Indigo] Operative Echo
Event period: 6/20 10:00 - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: During the event period, the operative echo "Shadows of Indigo" is available, and [Katya - Blue Bolt] gets a drop-rate boost! Adjutants can participate in two echo events: [SP] Shadows of Indigo and [ST] Shadows of Indigo.
✧ During the event echo [SP] Shadows of Indigo, guaranteed to obtain the Orange-tier operative [Katya - Blue Bolt] within 100 echoes. This echo event is a Special-Limited Operative Echo. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count of the special-limited operative echo pool, which carries over to future events of the same type. Echo count of the past Operative Limited-Event echo pool is not carried over to this echo pool.
✧ During the event echo [ST] Shadows of Indigo, guaranteed to obtain an Orange-tier operative (50% chance to be [Katya - Blue Bolt]) within 80 echoes. This echo event is a Standard-Limited Operative Echo. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count for the standard-limited operative echo pool, which carries over to future events of the same type. Echo count of the past Operative Limited-Event echo pool is carried over to this echo pool.
A trial of the operative is also playable during the same period.

3. [Trek Across Aeons] and [Seastar in Solitude] Weapon Echoes Open for Limited Time
✧ [Trek Across Aeons] Weapon Echo
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 6/27 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: During the event period, the weapon echo "Trek Across Aeons" is available, and "Crowned Flail" gets a drop-rate boost! Adjutants can participate in two echo events: [SP] Trek Across Aeons and [ST] Trek Across Aeons.
✧ During the event echo [SP] Trek Across Aeons, guaranteed to obtain the Orange-tier weapon "Crowned Flail" within 80 echoes. This echo event is a Special-Limited Weapon Echo. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count of the special-limited weapon echo pool, which carries over to future events of the same type. Echo count of the past Weapon Limited-Event echo pool is not carried over to this echo pool.
✧ During the echo event [ST] Trek Across Aeons, guaranteed to obtain an Orange-tier weapon (50% chance to be "Crowned Flail") within 60 echoes. This echo event is a Standard-Limited Weapon Echo. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count for the standard-limited weapon echo pool, which carries over to future events of the same type. Echo count of the past Weapon Limited-Event echo pool is carried over to this echo pool.

✧[Seastar in Solitude] Weapon Echo
Event period: 6/20 10:00 - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: During the event period, the weapon echo "Seastar in Solitude" is available, and "Neptune Nova" gets a drop-rate boost! Adjutants can participate in two echo events: [SP] Seastar in Solitude and [ST] Seastar in Solitude.
✧ During the event echo [SP] Seastar in Solitude, guaranteed to obtain the Orange-tier weapon "Neptune Nova" within 80 echoes. This echo event is a Special-Limited Weapon Echo. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count of the special-limited weapon echo pool, which carries over to future events of the same type. Echo count of the past Weapon Limited-Event echo pool is not carried over to this echo pool.
✧ During the echo event [ST] Seastar in Solitude, guaranteed to obtain an Orange-tier weapon (50% chance to be "Neptune Nova") within 60 echoes. This echo event is a Standard-Limited Weapon Echo. Performing echoes in this event will accumulate the echo count for the standard-limited weapon echo pool, which carries over to future events of the same type. Echo count of the past Weapon Limited-Event echo pool is carried over to this echo pool.

4. Limited-Time Outfits [Flutter of Ecstasy], [Private Secretary], and [Kiss Be the Remedy] Available
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 6/27 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: During the event period, Siris - Ksana's outfit [Flutter of Ecstasy] will be available for purchase in Quartermaster.

Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: During the event period, Katya - Blue Bolt's outfit [Private Secretary] will be available for purchase in Quartermaster.
It has a whole new outfit part to mix and match, with the default one being "Legs: Silky Black." Upon obtaining the outfit [Private Secretary], you can additionally purchase "Legs: Alluring Fishnet" to switch out the legwear.
To celebrate the arrival of the new Outfit Parts system, we are offering the legwear "Legs: Alluring Fishnet" for free permanently. After obtaining the outfit [Private Secretary], you can claim it for free at the Outfit Parts page in Shop.

Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 6/6 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: During the event period, Enya - Exuvia's outfit [Kiss Be the Remedy] will be available for purchase in Quartermaster.

5. [Tender Cure] Limited-Time Interactable Scene Available
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 6/6 04:00 (UTC+8)
During the event period, the exclusive interactable scene [Tender Cure] for Enya - Exuvia's outfit [Kiss Be the Remedy] will be available for purchase in Quartermaster.
You can purchase the combo giftpack [Healing-Heart Double] in Quartermaster, including Enya - Exuvia's outfit [Kiss Be the Remedy] and interactable scene [Tender Cure].
Notice:
(1) During the event period, Adjutants who have purchased outfit [Kiss Be the Remedy] can purchase interactable scene [Tender Cure] in the combo giftpack [Healing-Heart Double] at a discounted price.
(2) After the event period, only Adjutants who have purchased outfit [Kiss Be the Remedy] by itself can purchase interactable scene [Tender Cure].
(3) Adjutants can only apply interactable scene [Tender Cure] to Enya - Exuvia after obtaining outfit [Kiss Be the Remedy]. The interactable scene cannot be purchased without the outfit.

6. [Skytopia Pass] Open for Limited Time
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: Complete battle pass missions to increase your Battle Pass Level, earning rewards as you reach the specified levels. Activate Advanced Pass to obtain more rewards, and activate Ultimate Pass to obtain Mauxir - Shadow Ka's outfit [Feline Grace].
Notice: After purchasing Ultimate Pass, the [Skytopia Outfit and Funds Chest] will be placed in your Storage. Use it to select the current pass outfit or DigiCash.

7. [Travels in Kuru] Login Event Opening
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 6/20 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: Log in on 7 days during the event period to obtain Manifestation Echo Covenant x10.

8. [New Hallmates] Limited-Time Discount
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: Siris' interactive furniture [Choice Aquascaping Tank], Cherno's interactive furniture [Homely Dining Table Set], Nita's interactive furniture [Home Gym Set], and Lyfe's furniture [Premium Dart Set] will be 20% off at Gigi's Finest in the Base. Can be purchased using DigiCash or Opal Vouchers.

9. [Memory Chip] Limited-Time Supply Event
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 6/5 23:59 (UTC+8)
Details: Memory Chip Bundle x4 will be issued via in-game mail every day at 04:00 (UTC+8) during the event period. After claiming them from your mail, go to Storage to use them. Upon using each Memory Chip Bundle, you will receive Memory Chip x3. These chips can be used to complete Personal Files and obtain operative Extract.
Tips:
(1) Mail cannot be obtained after 6/5 23:59 (UTC+8). Mail will be kept for 30 days after receipt.
(2) Memory Chip Bundles are valid for 14 days after claiming. Please use them in a timely manner.
(3) Memory Chips automatically replenish to 12 each day at 04:00 (UTC+8).
(4) Each Orange-tier operative's Personal File stage "Action 02" can be cleared a maximum of 2 times per day. Use Memory Chip Bundles wisely according to your own circumstances.

10. [Realm of Illusion] Special Limited-Time Supplies Available
Event period: 5/30 (After maintenance) - 7/11 04:00 (UTC+8)
Details: The giftpacks will be available in Quartermaster during the event period.

Introduce yourself, and what do you do in the team!
My name is Mia, and I’m the Art Director on Moonlight Peaks. Aside from that, I do modelling, particularly buildings and architectural props, set-dressing, and lighting. I've been with Little Chicken for nearly four years, initially starting out as a Lighting Artist on one of our previous games, Traffic Jams.

How did you get into the games industry?
I always knew I wanted to work in a creative field, and drawing has been a constant in my life. Alongside that, I've always enjoyed playing games. When a friend told me about the Game Design Masters program at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, it just seemed like the perfect match for my interests.

At first, my plan was to dive deep into modelling, but I quickly changed my mind after getting hands-on experience working as a 3D Artist. I became more interested in working with the overall mood of each scene, and the environment as a whole. I shifted to lighting, and spend more time on set-dressing, world-building, and composition.

Where do you draw inspiration from?
I typically draw inspiration from other games and artists. Simon Stålenhag is one of my favorites; I really love the atmosphere and lighting in his work. Movies also play a big role—I'm a huge fan of Wes Anderson films, and they bring in a different kind of inspiration for me. In particular, they inspire me with their composition and use of color.

Personal Artwork.

My personal projects also draw inspiration from cozy spaces. When working on dioramas, I often browse Pinterest for ideas, finding inspiration in cute shops, houses, and dollhouses. It's an easy way to capture the warmth and atmosphere I'm aiming for in my own work. At some point, I would really love to work on a game in this art style as well, perhaps a building game of some sorts.

Personal Artwork.

What are some of your favorite games, and why?
I have a few favorite games, and among them, Journey and Inside take the lead. What I like most about these games is the way they've captured distinct art styles and created very immersive worlds. Disco Elysium is also one of my favorites. I really love the hand-painted look and the storyline.

Besides that, I’ve also played a lot of life-sim games, classics like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing being personal favorites. Spiritfarer was also a standout for me, I really love the art style and animations. I also just started playing Moonstone Island, and I'm loving how they've put their own twist on things.

What is your favorite thing to work on for Moonlight Peaks?
I enjoy everything related to worldbuilding, especially the freedom to incorporate supernatural elements and quirky ideas. My favorite tasks involve working on lighting, set-dressing, and perfecting composition—basically bringing the world to life.

I enjoy taking the time to set-dress various areas, ensuring they have that inviting and cozy vibe. It's important to me that the world doesn't feel empty, so I put a lot of effort into detailing every nook and cranny.

What do you most look forward to working on for Moonlight Peaks?
I’m really looking forward to seeing how the entire town and environment will come together. I can’t wait to dive into the set-dressing for different seasons and events, and creating unique lighting setups for each area of the world.

Early concept of seasons for the game.

Tell us about your lighting and set-dressing process!
When I begin setting up a scene, I first work on getting the basic shapes and composition right. Once that's in place, I move on to figuring out the lighting. I experiment with different light sources, their intensity, and how they cast shadows to set the right mood. In Moonlight Peaks, we use a very soft lighting to keep things cozy. We keep shadows minimal, steering clear of harsh contrasts. This approach aims to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making the environment a very comfortable and relaxed place.



As I go along, I pay attention to the details in the scene—adjusting textures, materials and post-processing to make things look magical and coherent. The last step involves adding various smaller props and elements to give the scene a lived-in and cozy feel.


Set-dressing the Wine Bar.

Aoi resort is the second city that Russell can explore. After beating Midori City Meiro badge holder Xavier, Russell will travel to Aoi Resort.

One of the newest cities, Aoi Resort is a city thriving with travellers and unique buildings. Explore the city with Russell and talk to some of the other adventurers.