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Steam News · Sep 28
Update 28804: XyComb Fixes and Better Resupply
This update addresses several issues reported by players:XyComb: Fixed several issues that could leave the game stuck during a turn.Retry after a loss: You can now retry XyComb immediately after losing or drawing, without fighting another battle first.Better emergency supplies: Resupply after defeat now provides Cyber Blasters in the middle of the game and Assault Blasters later on.Repeat purchase...
Steam News · Sep 26
Some Effulgence RPG Bosses Are Back -> In DUHASM
I've started working on a new game - DUHASM.If you played Effulgence RPG, you may recognize some familiar creatures: I've brought several of its bosses into a new first-person 3D world built from text symbols.This world is made of symbols. But some creatures somehow decided to look completely normal. Fix that: find them and smash them back into symbols.DUHASM is now on Steam - wishlist it and sign...
Steam News · Sep 14
Effulgence RPG has joined Steam Party-Based RPG Fest!
Effulgence RPG has joined Steam Party-Based RPG Fest!Build your party, turn enemies into resources, and explore a world made of symbols.The 25% launch discount is still live!I'm also working on the first post-launch update with fixes and improvements. Thanks to everyone who has been playing and sending feedback!
Steam News · Sep 10
Effulgence RPG 1.0 is out now!
Effulgence RPG has officially left Early Access and reached version 1.0!Thank you to everyone who played, tested, reported bugs, and helped shape the game during Early Access.The full adventure is now complete, including all locations, bosses, mini-games, achievements, and 1.0 improvements.See you in the game!
Steam News · Sep 4
Update 28801
Release Candidate UpdateAdded the ability to rename heroes.Added Veteran Run and Master Mode for additional playthroughs.Fixed several XyComb AI issues with card abilities and blocked glyphs.Fixed an ambiguous HACK puzzle case with odd-length words in Plasma Field.
Steam News · Sep 1
Play the 1.0 Release Candidate now!
Effulgence RPG 1.0 is almost here - the official release is on September 10.But Early Access owners can start playing the 1.0 Release Candidate right now and help me with the final testing before release.Important information about saves.Saves from older Early Access versions are not supported and will not be compatible with version 1.0. You will need to start a new game in the Release Candidate.H...
Steam News · Aug 30
Effulgence RPG 1.0 launches September 10
Effulgence RPG will leave Early Access and launch its 1.0 version on September 10!The game has grown a lot during Early Access. The first Early Access release was around 1–1.5 hours long. Version 1.0 is around 5–7 hours long, with many new locations, enemies, bosses, story content and tactical options.Version 1.0 will launch with a 25% discount.Thank you to everyone who played the game, reported b...
Steam News · Jul 22
Localization Fixes and Development Update
▓▒░ This update fixes a major mix-up between the Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese translations. Going through all affected text was a large and painstaking task, but the localization should now be much more consistent.▓▒░ I have also finished all game locations. My current goal is to complete all remaining content by my birthday on August 26. After that, I will move on to testing, balanc...
Steam News · May 11
HACK Mode + Glyph Rendering Fix = Update 9602
New feature: HACK modeWhen bosses die and fall apart into symbols, hidden code words can appear in the battle background.Open HACK mode, find a code word, decode it with the current filter, and run a patch.Patches are useful combat effects: they can delay enemies, restore resources, reduce PING, aim all heroes, or bend the battle rules in unexpected ways.The battlefield is made of symbols. Now you...
Steam News · Apr 20
A sketch of the lower half. What kind of front part would fit this boss best?
Made a fun sketch of the lower half of the final boss for my ASCII game. The motion is fully procedural. Everything is calculated in real time.Does the movement look interesting?Now I need to make the front half really weird and cool.What kind of front part would fit this boss best?P.S. Also working on a fix for the hieroglyph bug. Thanks for supporting the project!
Steam News · Mar 19
Effulgence RPG is 20% off and still at its Early Access price
If you checked Effulgence RPG during the previous sale but decided to wait, now is a good time to look again.The game is now more polished, with major performance improvements, a new custom font, and new visual modes.It is also still available at its Early Access price, with a price increase planned closer to 1.0.Effulgence RPG is now 20% off during the sale.
Steam News · Feb 4
Engine Upgrade: 50–100% Faster + New Fonts & Display Modes
Over the last month I've been working on a serious low-level refactor of the Effulgence RPG engine.The game might look almost the same at first glance but under the hood, a lot has changed. The goal was simple: push performance and remove technical limits so I can keep shipping new graphical ideas without fighting the engine.What's new50–100% performance improvement in many scenarios (depending on...
Steam News · Jan 1
Effulgence RPG Big Update 9600 (Milestone #1)
Effulgence RPG Big Update 9600 (Milestone #1)Important: this update touches a lot of systems, so old saves won’t carry over — you’ll need to start a new game. Sorry for the inconvenience.New combat location "Old Station". Tentacle-like grass tries to strangle your heroes. The finale is a huge, very strong, but slow boss.Resource Bag. Resources earned in combat can now be taken with you and spent l...