Scholar of the Arcane Arts — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Help Scholar of the Arcane Arts Win the Sit Back and Relax Award! | 2025-11-26 | Thank you for being with us on this journey! Every moment you choose to spend in our little magical world means so much to us. This game continues to grow and live because you believed in it!Steam Awards nominations are now open, and if Scholar of the Arcane Arts has ever helped you unwind, or find a bit of peace after a long day, we would be incredibly grateful for your nomination for the Sit Back and Relax Award. Your support matters! Let’s push Scholar of the Arcane Arts to the top! |
| Trick or Treat? Get Scholar of the Arcane Arts 30% Off! | 2025-10-28 | BOO! Got scared? Don’t be, it’s just the Steam Scream Fest is her 🎃 During the event, you can get Scholar of the Arcane with a 30% discount.The offer is available until November 3th. Don’t miss your chance to embark on a journey through a dark fairy tale, explore mysterious ancient ruins with Tania, and uncover the secrets of her origins and fate + maybe dive into our spookiest indie titles, from Remedium, Unusual Findings, BattleJuice Alchemist to Demon Skin (and more lurking in the dark 👻). |
| Scholar of the Arcane Arts – Out Now! Discover the Power of Magic! | 2025-03-12 | Greetings, Scholars! The wait is over! Don your fanciest cloak and your pointiest hat, and ready your spell tome as you step into Scholar of the Arcane Arts 1.0, which is available now on Steam. New Features in the Full 1.0 Launch 🔥 Spell Rebalancing – Fireball can now combine with other spells, Seren’s Falling Star evolves faster, Tar’s Rock has a reduced cooldown and more! ⏩ Faster Gameplay – Domains reduced to 2 floors instead of 3, cutting playtime from ~1.5 hours to ~40 minutes per run. 💥 Bigger Damage, Bigger Impact – Damage numbers grow in size based on how much power you unleash! 🛍️ More Quality-of-Life Tweaks – Vera’s Shop now dis |
| Scholar of the Arcane Art 1.0 arrives on March 11, 2025 | 2025-03-03 | Greetings, Scholars! Don your fanciest cloak and your pointiest hat, and ready your spell tome as you step into Scholar of the Arcane Arts 1.0, available March 11 on Steam. 1.0 Launch Key Features Spell rebalancing: Fireball can now combine with other spells; Bubbler can be cast while moving; Seren’s Falling Star requires half as many spell hits to change form; Decaying Touch will always poison; Tar’s Rock cooldown has been reduced; and Solaris absorbs more spells per level. Less floors, quicker gameplay: Each domain has been reduced from 3 floors to 2 floors. This significantly reduces the time it takes to complete each run ~ 1.5 hours to ~ |
| Scholar of the Arcane Arts | Devlog ‘A Unique Spell System’ | 2025-01-17 | Greetings, Scholars! Long time no hear, huh? Well, there’s a good reason for that—I’m still deep in production, but trust me, big things are coming! Today, though, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how Scholar of the Arcane Arts came to be and tell newer players what makes it so exciting. And it all started with… A Unique Spell System There are certain mechanics I believe every character class should have. An archer should deal more damage the longer they pull back their bowstring. An assassin should get a bonus for backstabbing their target. And a wizard? A wizard should be rewarded for combining their spells. Yet, for some reason, I s |
| Scholar of the Arcane Arts Casts a Spell on Steam Scream Fest with 25% Off! | 2024-10-28 | Scholar of the Arcane Arts has joined the eerie lineup for Steam Scream Fest with a 25% discount! From October 28 to November 4, tap into mystical powers, face dark creatures, and explore enchanted realms in this thrilling adventure. Seize this magical Halloween deal before it vanishes! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1650200/Scholar_of_the_Arcane_Arts/ |
| ESDigital Games Heads to Tokyo Game Show 2024! | 2024-09-25 | We’re thrilled to announce that ESDigital Games is heading to Tokyo Game Show 2024! From September 26th to 29th, we will be presenting a wide selection of exciting titles from our portfolio. With support from our distribution partners, we’ll have hands-on demos available for attendees, along with the chance to take photos with cosplayers inspired by our games! We will be present across four booths at the show, with demos in multiple languages. Whether you're a fan of action, strategy, or adventure, we have something for everyone. Here’s where you can find us at Tokyo Game Show: ESDigital Games - Booth 09-W11 https://store.steampowered.com/app |
| Scholar of the Arcane Arts Featured in Steam's Isometric RPG Sale! | 2024-08-27 | We're excited to announce that Scholar of the Arcane Arts is participating in the Isometric RPG Sale on Steam! From August 26 to September 1, you can explore this magical world, alongside other fantastic isometric RPG titles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1650200/Scholar_of_the_Arcane_Arts/ Don’t miss your chance to dive into the arcane mysteries and add Scholar of the Arcane Arts to your wishlist. Stay tuned for more updates! |
| ESDigital Games Reveals Exciting Gamescom Line-up! | 2024-08-21 | We are thrilled to reveal our 2024 Gamescom lineup, with some stellar titles showcasing never-before-seen gameplay in both the Business and Consumer halls at this year’s event! Gamers heading to Gamescom will have the chance to get hands-on with some truly exciting titles covering all kinds of genres! Located in the bustling Indie Arena Booth (Hall 10.2, Booth F010g - E019) we will be showcasing brand new game demos for AWAKEN - Astral Blade, Steel Seed, Island of Winds, BattleJuice Alchemist and Sky of Tides. There will also be the chance to snap a picture with two awesome cosplayers portraying the protagonists Tania from AWAKEN - Astral Bla |
| It's Time to Defend Your Homeland as Cats on Duty Launches! | 2024-07-30 | Fall in line feline fighters and prepare for battle! We are excited to announce the launch of Cats on Duty, the purr-fectly hilarious and action-packed blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, and match-3 mechanics from developer Prikol Team. Cats on Duty has launched with a paw-some 20% launch discount for a limited time. https://youtu.be/BlQBN8760DI |
| Patch 0.4 Sunobius Edition! | 2024-07-29 | Hey Scholars! Welcome to the Storm Domain. After 8 months of early access you will finally be able to wield lightning! There are a ton of new enemies to fight and a brand new DemiGod to take down. Good luck out there, this may be the toughest boss yet! New Spells Spark Bolt. A Bolt of lightning shoots out and has a 50% chance to SHOCK monsters. Shocked monsters will deal damage to all nearby enemies for 1 damage. Thunder Ball. Conjure a slow moving ball of lightning which will electrocute nearby monsters. Can be combined with other spells. Spark Starter. During the duration of Spark Starter you do not take contact damage from monsters. Your m |
| Scholar of the Arcane Arts to Participate in Pixelated Festival on Steam! | 2024-07-24 | Exciting news, Scholars! Scholar of the Arcane Arts is set to participate in the Pixelated Festival on Steam! This event is a celebration of pixel art games and offers players a chance to discover and enjoy a variety of visually captivating titles. In addition, the game will soon receive a major content update, bringing fresh new experiences and challenges! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1650200/Scholar_of_the_Arcane_Arts/ Be sure to keep an eye out for updates and add Scholar of the Arcane Arts to your wishlist to stay informed about all the latest developments! |
| Great Discount on Scholar of the Arcane Arts in the Steam Summer Sale! | 2024-07-05 | We are excited to announce that Scholar of the Arcane Arts is available at an excellent discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale until July 11th! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to purchase the game at its best price! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1650200/Scholar_of_the_Arcane_Arts/ Stay tuned for exciting announcements and major updates coming soon to Scholar of the Arcane Arts. This is the perfect time to dive into the game and experience the magic for yourself. Follow the latest news and make sure you don’t miss out on this wonderful offer! |
| Scholar of the Arcane Arts Joins Steam Endless Replayability Fest! | 2024-05-14 | We are thrilled to announce that Scholar of the Arcane Arts is participating in the Steam Endless Replayability Fest! From now until May 20th, you can purchase the game at a fantastic 25% discount! Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the endless replayability of Scholar of the Arcane Arts and enjoy the action-packed gameplay at a reduced price. Grab your copy now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1650200/Scholar_of_the_Arcane_Arts/ |
| BattleJuice Alchemist Launches on Steam Early Access Today! | 2024-03-22 | Get ready to delve deeper into the mysterious world of Caribou Creek as the award-winning BattleJuice Alchemist, the complex alchemy RPG, launches today via Steam Early Access! Developed by Alchemical Works, Battlejuice Alchemist redefines the classic aRPG formula with a unique item and skill system offering the choice between isometric combat and JRPG-style one-on-one battles. We’re also thrilled to announce that BattleJuice Alchemist has just received the prestigious ‘GDC Best in Play 2024’ award and will feature as part of the publisher's lineup at this year's show from 20-22 March at the Moscone Center. Join our protagonist, Juice, the Al |
| Big Sale Alert: ESDigital Games Publisher Sale is Happening Now! | 2024-03-20 | Hey everyone, right now there's a big sale happening: the ESDigital Games Publisher Sale! Hurry up to try out our wide range of games at the most advantageous prices while the discounts are still valid! Also, don't forget to check out our new releases and upcoming games by adding them to your wishlist - they're also featured in our publisher event, the ESDigital Games Publisher Sale! |
| Big Sale Alert: ESDigital Games Publisher Sale is Happening Now! | 2024-03-19 | Hey everyone, right now there's a big sale happening: the ESDigital Games Publisher Sale! Hurry up to try out our wide range of games at the most advantageous prices while the discounts are still valid! Also, don't forget to check out our new releases and upcoming games by adding them to your wishlist - they're also featured in our publisher event, the ESDigital Games Publisher Sale! |
| ESDigital Games Reveals Steam Next Fest Titles | 2024-02-02 | ESDigital Games is thrilled to be participating in next week’s Steam Next Fest with three titles from their roster upcoming games portfolio. BattleJuice Alchemist, AWAKEN: Astral Blade and Sky of Tides will all have exciting demos available for fans to try during Steam Next Fest, accompanied by exclusive developer Broadcasts to further showcase exciting new gameplay from each title. Join the Developer Broadcasts: BattleJuice Alchemist Broadcasts: Stream 1: February 6th @ 1pm GMT / 2pm CET / 8am EST / 5am PST Stream 2: February 9th @ 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 9am EST / 6am PST Sky of Tides Broadcasts: Stream 1: February 5th @ 7pm EST / 4pm PST/ (Feb |
| ESDigital Games Announce Publishing Deal for Sky of Tides | 2024-01-30 | ESDigital Games is thrilled to announce a new publishing deal to release Sky of Tides, developed by Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc., on Steam! It’s a story-driven sci-fi adventure with RPG elements set in a technologically advanced universe on the brink of war. Play as Rin, who must search for her missing father and heal the broken planet of Numen. Explore the world while your choices shape your character. Sky of Tides will also be participating in the Steam Storyteller’s Festival from 29th Jan - 4th Feb, where fans can celebrate the art of storytelling with a host of exciting visual novel and narrative adventure games. Visual novel content crea |
| Devlog Recap of the November 2023 Speedrun Event! | 2024-01-17 | Hello, Scholars! I'm happy to present a new devlog where I recap the recent event on speedrun.com that took place in November 2023. Join me for an in-depth analysis of the event, featuring the coolest and funniest moments! ːsteamhappyː |
| Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoy 25% Off in Steam Winter Sale! | 2023-12-26 | Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! We wish you all the best and are excited to announce that in celebration of the winter holidays and the ongoing Steam Winter Sale until January 4th, our game is now available with a festive 25% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1650200/Scholar_of_the_Arcane_Arts/ |
| Memory Lost: Chapter One Receives Huge Content Update! | 2023-12-13 | We are happy to announce a massive update to Memory Lost: Chapter One! You can now play the entire first chapter of the full game by heading to Memory Lost: Chapter One and jumping straight into the fresh, updated gameplay and seeing what’s in store for the full launch next year! The Memory Lost: Chapter One was first launched in December 2022 and has delighted shooter fans with its innovative combat mechanics and fast-paced gameplay. Over the past 12 months, we’ve been gathering community and players feedback to support the ongoing development of the full game. As part of the continued development journey of Memory Lost, we will continue to |
| REMEDIUM Act 2 - New Content Released Today! | 2023-11-30 | We are thrilled to announce the release of the first content update of Act 2 for REMEDIUM! Today’s content update is the first stage in the full Act 2 release, including a new location, new mutant types, boss and new story content being made available for players to experience. A further two locations, enemy types, bosses and additional story arcs will be released over the coming weeks to complete the full Act 2 launch. We also pleased to announce that there will be NO price increase for REMEDIUM following today’s content update. The price will only increase when we are happy with the content and quality of the game in general and Act 2 in pa |
| Scholar of the Arcane Arts is 25% Off During Steam Autumn Sale! | 2023-11-23 | Get the game at the best possible price during the Steam Autumn Sale until November 28! Don’t miss out on this great deal! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1650200/Scholar_of_the_Arcane_Arts/ |
| Speedrun contest! | 2023-11-10 | Hey Scholars! We have prepared an excellent competition for you as part of the speedrunning of the game. Can you complete Scholar of the Arcane Arts in under 30 minutes? A total of three winners are planned. Participants who complete the game the fastest from the moment the hero is loaded in the starting village until the statistics screen is shown after the titles will receive: First place: $100 and steam keys for the games REMEDIUM, REMEDIUM: Sentinels, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin, Unusual Findings and Tetragon ($100 + five games). Second place: steam keys for the games REMEDIUM, REMEDIUM: Sentinels, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (three games in total). Th |
| The Prologue for Cats on Duty is now available to download for free! | 2023-11-02 | Good news everyone! The cat-tastic playable prologue for Cats on Duty is now available to download for free! It’s a purr-fectly hilarious and action-packed blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, and match-3 mechanics, where heavily armed battle-hardened cat veterans of rodent skirmishes and yarn tangles take charge in defending their homeland (and litter boxes) against the forces of great evil! The Steam Prologue contains the whole first chapter of Cats on Duty spread over 10 captivating levels, each showcasing a unique challenge and certain game feature. There is even a minigame, and a full boss fight to get your claws into, to prepare |
| EndoOnYouTube livestream! | 2023-10-17 | Hey Scholars! Head over to the EndoOnYouTube channel at 19:30 CEST tonight (13:30 EST)! Endo will tell you about the Drifter deckbuilder game, which can be played inside the Scholar of the Arcane Arts. Get ready for an in-depth look at the game’s mechanics and a hands-on demonstration of how to play! Don’t miss this exciting live stream! |
| BattleJuice Alchemist transmutes into action! | 2023-09-27 | ESDigital Games and Alchemical Works are delighted to reveal their action adventure RPG title BattleJuice Alchemist and its new announcement trailer! BattleJuice Alchemist is a complex alchemy RPG that adds an equipment-based skill system to the classic aRPG formula. Focus on top-down combat or opt for JRPG-style one-on-one fights. Explore the wilderness, learn ritual magic, and craft potions to fight demonic hordes overrunning the lands. Juice, the alchemist, is called to Caribou Creek to fight the demons that roam the lands. As your unique version of Juice, you explore the wilderness that once was New England. Fight evil in classic action R |
| Patch 0.3 Lyric Edition | 2023-09-18 | Hey Scholars! I’m so excited to introduce the collectible card game into Scholar called Drifter! On top of that I’ve added a spell codex so you can keep track of all the wild combinations you’ve been making. There’s also a new npc, new buildings, a crafting minigame and plenty of secrets that have been added. This is one of the biggest updates to the game! New Spells Summon Zombie Summon a zombie which will attack other monsters for you. It will decay and lose health over time. This spell can be combined with others. Lava Shoot a trail of lava on the ground which will damage monsters over time. This spell can be combined with others. Angel of |
| REMEDIUM Combats Fate in Compelling First Chapter Today! | 2023-09-14 | GREAT NEWS EVERYONE! REMEDIUM, the twin-stick shooter set in the grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance, engages the unforgiving wilds in the first chapter, is now available on Steam Early Access with a 20% launch discount! Set in the same decaying universe as REMEDIUM: Sentinels, REMEDIUM’s second and third installments will enter the fray later this year. Decades after the horrific Grey Plague wiped out nearly all human life, turning unfortunate souls and delicate fauna into decaying, hungry beasts, little remains. The few remaining survivors desperately fortify their defenses while searching for a cure, but hope dwindles for one as when a missi |