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🫣Clawed Cult demo is live right now! Go check it out and play it.

It's your chance to play Clawed Cult for free during the Bullet Heaven Fest! We're going to remove the demo after the Fest so we can bring you a fresh one on the next update, so this is the right time to enjoy our game.

Enjoy!

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

Desktop Mode

• Fix a bug where buttons could be missing from informational messages when launching a game.

The app must be updated to version 3.3.100.

・Another Style Venus... Pom's Another Style is available

・Fateful Encounter Another Style Venus is available (Paid, 3 times max)

・Fateful Encounter Alluring Illusion Edition is available (Paid, 2 times max)
　*In the 10th Encounter, you will receive a 5★ character. Each of the 5 featured characters has an appearance rate of 10%. 　 　
・The "Ally Encounters" under Regular Encounters were updated.

Added new weapons for the character classes below in Manifestation: Weapon Discovery.
・Kikyo (Lila Blitz)

Another Eden's Global Version is on its way to catching up to simultaneous release with the Japan Version.
Updates will be coming faster now, so we're holding Catch-up Campaigns in order to help Global Version players play and progress more smoothly as we catch up to the Japan Version.

We have several different Catch-up Campaigns planned for you to look forward to!

*The app must be updated to version 3.3.100.
*You can check info on currently running Catch-Up Campaigns from the Campaign Information page.

There are cases where the time duration for the 2,200 and 4,500 Chronos Stones' sales are displayed incorrectly.
　Correct: –11/23(UTC) x1
　*The issue can be fixed by updating to version 3.3.100.

・When Kamlanage gains Lunatic (Charge) from Thunder God, the icon will persist even after the 1 turn the effect lasts.
　*This is only the display. We've confirmed that the effects of the skill are not affected.
・In Guilty Hades battles, when Guilty Hades is affected by a Status and takes damage, it is not displayed correctly.
　*This is only the display. We've confirmed that the effects of the skill are not affected.
・Text and display issues.
・Other small issues.

ːsteamhappyːThe annual Steam Awards have begun, we have witnessed our growth and transformation along the way, and one day we will be eligible to compete for the awards, with mixed feelings, thank you to all the friends who supported us!

ːsteammockingːBecause of everyone's support and recognition, we are still updating the content as of now, but one thing remains the same, that is, the polishing of the plot content and the degree of care in the details.

ːsteamboredːThe plot is the biggest highlight of our game, and it is also the core and most attentive design of the whole game, and the work completed in countless rigorous polishing and common discussions with players, and now we have been recognized by the game, which is the result of everyone's joint efforts, so we will be nominated for the Special Award for Outstanding Story, which is our common honor, please nominate us for the Special Award for Outstanding Plot in the nomination of Steam games!

ːsteamsaltyːThis is a recognition of all our efforts, and it is also an affirmation of our plot, and I am grateful again to all those who are still supporting us! Encourage you ~

This is Alchemia Story Team.
The maintenance we have started at 14:00, was completed at 15:00 (JST)

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This is Alchemia Story Team.

We will perform a maintenace with the details below.
We are having a maintenance only on the Japanese server.

<span class="small_title">Scheduled date (JST)</span>
2023/11/16 14:00(JST) - 15:00（Japanese Server Only）

<span class="small_title">Maintenance Details</span>
<span class="txt_title">Update</span>
・Server maintenance

The following changes are included in this update:

• The inventory display has been completely revised. It is now displayed as a grid, as in most other games. The same changes have been made to the shipping container display.
  
• Zeph, who guards the East entrance of the Market, would always wish you a good evening when you left the market after it closed, even if it was actually morning. He now wishes you a good morning, evening, or night, as appropriate.
  
• A problem where multiple functions were trying to use the same picture IDs at the same time, causing pictures to disappear seemingly randomly, was fixed.
  
• The system that controls the gates in the Market was streamlined and made more reliable.

For anyone finding themselves losing progress, this update should fix that!
Also has some Max Heat adjustments. More balance/fixes on the way!

v1.10
Fixes
- Fixed a rare bug that occasionally caused the game to not save for certain people

Balance
- Bent Barrel self-damage reduced by half (and weapon damage reduced slightly to compensate)
- Max Heat boss has had a number of changes:
- Only 2 platforms become permanently on fire (from 4)
- Fire platforms last half as long
- Ammo boxes moved to inner platforms
- Rockets will now randomly shoot from either the left-only, right-only, or both sides
- Rockets disappear 15% quicker
- Drones spawn 15% slower at later stages of the fight


Menu
- Changed mod text "Weapon stats +1 level higher" to be more understandable
- Doubled the amount of potential parties that could be shown to 60 (from 30)
- +Damage Weapon Mod now displays correctly in details preview

CC2's logo, UI design, and comic strip artist Miyoshi has started a "report" manga on his experiences!

Manga: Miyoshi

Previous Part
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Report Part 1
Fuga: Melodies of Steel Report Part 1

Fuga: Comedies of Steel is a spin-off manga video series that depicts the world of Fuga: Melodies of Steel in a cute way, and available on the CC2 YouTube channel!

Comic by Higashi

＜Newly-drawn Illustration＞


Vol.9 – I'm Wappa

Fellow adventurers,

It’s an honor to share that…
The full 1.0 experience of Hero’s Adventure: Road to Passion is live now!

From now through November 29th, you can get Hero’s Adventure with an 18% off launch discount. This is the best time to embark on your adventure in the wuxia wonder!



The journey of Hero's Adventure doesn't conclude with the 1.0 release. We're excited to share that a new content expansion is on the horizon, expected to come out before the Lunar New Year. So, rest assured, the adventure goes on!

What’s coming in 1.0?

• New romanceable female characters, increasing the total roster to 18
  
• A Homestead system to better manage your recruited characters, inherit your Martial Art and weapons to another playthrough
  
• 200+ new narrative encounters, and adjusted 400+ of the existing encounters
  
• New Jianghu Event system ensures your adventure doesn’t end prematurely with major events
  
• Added duel option against high-rank NPCs for a test of mettle.
  
• Enhanced customization and upgrades for team characters.
  
• Early supporters will discover a special accessory as a token of gratitude.
  
• Controller and steam deck support.
  
• Steam Workshop 2.0

We appreciate all the questions about transitioning from Early Access to the full 1.0 release, and would like to confirm that progress from Early Access will indeed carry over to 1.0. However, it’s important to note that each player’s experience may vary slightly with the new update. For instance, if key characters involved in new events were defeated or killed in your earlier playthroughs, it could impact your ability to engage with these new events.

We hope these updates add a meaningful layer to your ongoing adventures. With an array of new standalone events, romanceable characters, and hidden Easter egg storylines, starting afresh in 1.0 is recommended for a more comprehensive experience of the Hero’s Adventure.

With heartfelt thanks for your incredible contributions, our Steam Workshop community is thriving. Now, in Workshop 2.0, alongside tweaking configurations in 1.0, you can dive into the "Event Editor." Craft your own events, quests, and storylines with editing capabilities approaching our developers'. We eagerly anticipate witnessing what you would add to the adventure!

For more details on the 1.0 update, take a look at the posts below; we’ve also included detailed patch notes at the end of the post.

More details about the giveaways in our latest Steam post:

• "Let's Chat About the V1.0 Update" #2
  
• "Let's Chat About the V1.0 Update" #3

Thank you for 9 months of support and beyond

It’s been a remarkable 9-month journey since we first launched Hero’s Adventure into Early Access, and as we hit the ‘launch’ button for 1.0 today, we want to take a moment and really acknowledge the incredible support from our amazing community.

Connecting with fellow wuxia enthusiasts worldwide has been a truly rewarding experience for us. Some of us started with developing wuxia games in 1996 using Flash, and we’re genuinely thankful for the opportunity to continue sharing our passion with such an engaged community. Your support has been invaluable in bringing us to this point.

Throughout Early Access, we’ve implemented a number of changes and introduced new content to Hero’s Adventure, guided every step of the way by your feedback. Below are some of our key efforts and changes, as well as a glimpse into what’s to come:



If you’d like to learn more about the changes since Early Access, or are looking to re-familiarize yourself with the Jianghu before resuming your adventure, check out this post:
"Celebrating Changes in the Game" - #1

A special nod to our community translators

We owe tremendous thanks to the members of our community who stepped up to help translate the game into English. Their efforts have been pivotal in bringing the English version of Hero’s Adventure to life. Translating over 700,000 words of the original script would have been an impossible feat for a team of our size without their support and dedication.

Now with the full English translation in 1.0, we hope to offer a more coherent and immersive experience. Of course, the continuous improvement of Hero’s Adventure in English remains a priority. Join us on Discord and share your feedback and suggestions to help us get better?



1.0 alliances: united for release

To mark the release of 1.0, we’ve had the good fortune to be connected with noble members from the gaming and wuxia communities:

Baby Boomer Gamer has been sharing his playthrough of Hero’s Adventure on YouTube since our Early Access, and will be handing out some game keys on his channel. Be sure to keep an eye out for more details on the giveaway and new episodes!


Wuxiaworld, a renowned platform for translating wuxia novels into English, is offering to give away 10 game keys in their forum. You can find more information on how to enter on this post.

Wuxiaworld offers an expansive collection of novels ranging from classic Wuxia to contemporary Xianxia, serving as the premier destination that invites readers on a unique literary journey where stories come to life in English. Dive in, explore, read, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of novels on wuxiaworld.com.



In the spirit of the Jianghu, we’re always eager for new alliances. Who else would you like to see us collaborate with?


If you have any thoughts or ideas about the official release version, feel free to join the official Discord to discuss them with us!




[New content]

1. New Homestead system and related maps
To access: Achieve reputation level 4 (Rising Star). Unlock by completing relevant events at the Opulent Tower in Daliang City.

2. New joinable faction "Jiujiang Water Camp" and related events

3. Introduced "Fame Events" that are triggered by leveling up your reputation

4. Numerous new and adjusted events

5. New NPC duel feature
Unlocks with an NPC relationship level of 40. First-time victory grants reputation and Jianghu experience.

6. New Jianghu experience allocation system:
Acquire Jianghu experience points by completing Jianghu events, town bounties, and duels.

7. New counterattack mechanics

8. Four new bondable characters: "Man Tuoluo", "Wanyan Zhaoning", "Yi Zhihua", "Han Hongyu"

9. New Martial Arts Additional Effects

10. New traits: attribute buffs unlocked at 25 Points in all five attributes:

• Robust Vitality: Activates when Constitution >= 25, increases base defense by 10%.
  
• Exceptional Insight: Activates when Intelligence >= 25, upgrades all abilities' efficiency by 50%. [Mathematical Formula]
  
• Fortunate Soul: Activates when Luck >= 25, increases combo rate by 15%, counterattack rate by 15%.
  
• Graceful as a Swan: Activates when Agility >= 25, successful evasion, accumulates 150 Qi.
  
• Mighty Strength: Activates when Strength >= 25, increases base attack power by 10%.

11. Six new Ultimate Moves

12. New Batch of Accessories

13. New Crafting Items: craft high-rarity gifts through multiple low-rarity gifts

14. Added Pet Encyclopedia

15. 8 new achievements, and 2 new True Endings

16. New equipment acquisition method: chance of dropping equipment after victory in world map battles. (special icon)

17. Entering battle and killing NPCs will have a chance to obtain the NPC’s high-rarity loot.

18. Opening cut scene now available in Traditional Chinese and English

19. Added Xbox controller compatibility

20. Added Steam Deck compatibility


1. Adjustments to some Martial Arts Additional Effects

2. Adjustments to some traits aptitude buff effects:
Robust: changed to increase current maximum health by 10%.
Lucky: changed to 50% chance of triggering additional drops upon killing enemies.
Brutal: changed to 15% increase in critical damage.

3. Adjustments to low-quality weapon and armor additional effects: introducing dynamic attributes and different special techniques.

4. Adjustments to Some Accessories Additional Effects

5. Adjustment to hidden weapons

6. Optimized main menu

7. The protagonist will no longer consume stamina when moving on the map while riding a pet.

8. Adjustments to companion equipment management requirements: Requires a Relationship Level of 40 or higher.

9. Combat ability display relocated to the top left corner, shown in icon form.
In combat, for every 10 points difference in combat capabilities, gain a 1% damage boost

10. Adjustments to some item crafting materials

11. Adjustments to material spots and distribution rate

12. "Yin" Martial Arts basic attribute changed to counterattack, adjustments to specific martial arts special effects.

• Caught Off Guard ("Fearless charge"): Temporarily increases this attack's combo rate by 2.5% for each point the protagonist's agility exceeds the enemy's highest agility.
  
• Resilient: Reduces final damage received by 1.5% for each point of constitution.
  
• Strong arm: Adds 1.5% final damage for each point of strength.
  
• Collateral damage: Deals splash damage equivalent to 25% of the protagonist's attack to enemies on the edge of the damage range.
  
• Out of the Blue ("Ghostly shadow"): After successfully triggering a counterattack, the attacker's Qi regeneration speed decreases by 20% until their next action.
  
• Flexibility: After triggering a counterattack, gain an additional 10 combat intent and 150 Qi.
  
• Lightning fast: Each time hit, temporarily stacks 5% counterattack rate until a counterattack is triggered or the battle ends, at which point the stack is cleared.

13. Adjustments to how the main five Attributes influence Attack, Defense, Health, Critical, Evasion, Block, and Counterattack

14. Adjustments to some buff effects:

• Courteous: When meeting a non-hostile character for the first time, additional relationship points. If reputation level is lower than the target, +2 relationship; for every level higher, an additional +2 relationship. For example, with a reputation level of 2 and the target at level 1, the initial meeting relationship is +4.
  
• Royal son in law: If reputation is below level 6, treat it as level 6 for calculating the effectiveness of gift-giving to the opposite sex (decreased by 90%). Upon first meeting with an NPC lower than your reputation level, gain 20 relationship points . Gain 2 copper coins daily.
  
• Jianghu Master: Initial reputation level is 10, and the initial relationship with the six major sects is 60 (the effect of the original 60 relationships with the six major sect leaders is canceled, and the initial relationship with sects is changed from 40 to 60).

15. Adjusted attribute increase spread for important characters

16. All Boss characters receive an additional 1 point in all five attributes on Hard Difficulty; Characters receive an additional 1 point in all five attributes on Asura Difficulty; Boss Characters receive an additional 2 points in all five attributes

17. Max spirit increased from 200 to 250

18. Event-Related Adjustments:

• Reducing the times of training event with Fu Yao Qin at the Immortality Spring to 5 times.
  
• Sea Serpent Gang event provides the Jade Seal synthesis formula when learning about it.
  
• Automatically trigger a relationship reward with the Lord upon becoming the royal son-in-law, eliminating the need to visit the Yuelao Temple.
  
• Removed the promotion and conferment of titles after rescuing the Emperor Xuanhe; after Lord Kang ascends the throne, triggering a scenario to confer the title of Duke upon merit.
  
• Inviting Shen Wuqi Conditions: Participating in the Night Demon Pavilion auction reduced from 20 times to 5 times.
  
• Peak Enlightenment Event Trigger Conditions: Require a reputation level of 8, attain the top position, and win a one-on-one duel against any of the three sect leaders.
  
• Yuan Zhixiang quest type change: Shifted from main quest to side quest type.
  
• Removal of Sect Bulletin Board: Sect characters now post daily tasks instead. Completing tasks from other sects improves sect relationships, while completing tasks within the sect rewards additional sect contributions.
  
• Added supplementary facial expressions for female characters for selected events.
  
• Jianghu Events Reward Adjustment: Added rewards for Jianghu experience.
  
• Changed the trigger of Fashi Pill Event: Changed the trigger of the Poisoning event of Du Yapuo.

19. Beast Rings adjustment:
Changed the auction prices and is now non-tradable.

20. Yangexing Event Enhancement:
Progress to a certain extent and you can exchange high-rarity items using sect contributions at Yangexing.

21. Different levels of material gathering spots now have different assets.


1. Fixed the issue with the Dancing Garment Sutra lacking related dialogue descriptions

2. Fixed the problem with Crime Investigation Bureau disciples having incorrect appearances after joining the Ye Family Battalion and getting kicked out

3. Fixed the issue where Eldest Brother dies after ringing the bell ten times and cannot turn in the task

4. Fixed the description of pet low satiety

5. Fixed the issue of weapons having lower-than-expected random attributes during forging

6. Optimized the slow pathfinding of Fu Yaoqin and the issue of not stopping at the Fountain of Youth

7. Streamlined the display of key attributes in the character interface in the English version

8. Fixed the out of bound issue of item tips text in the English version

9. Fixed a coin exploit in Relic House