Skul: The Hero Slayer News

Hello Everyone!
Here is an update regarding Release 1.0.1. Besides everything in these patch notes, we’re also currently reviewing other bug reports and hope to get them fixed soon as well!


[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed problem where the Glacial Skull would sometimes disappear if you used [Ice Field] and swapped skulls at the same time.
  
• Fixed issue where the character would sometimes spawn in a weird place when moving from Chapter 4 to 5.
  
• Fixed bug where sounds effects from some items, Quintessence and Inscriptions could be heard during cutscenes and the ending credits.
  
• Fixed bug where the Priestess Adventurer would sometimes freeze if the last one left.
  
• Fixed bug where the actual hitbox of the cleric in the Chapter 4 Boss’ Johanna’s summon didn’t match the visuals.
  
• Fixed problem where the Gambler’s Swap Skill [Slot Machine] would mistakenly show up below the character.
  
• Fixed issue where the Alchemist, Grand Alchemist and Dark Alchemist’s Basic Attack Speed was being increased by the Cooldown Speed.
  
• Fixed bug where after using the Shadow Knights Quintessence the shield didn’t last as long as the text displayed.
  
• Fixed some text that was displayed wrong in English and Simplified Chinese.
  

[h3]Skull Changes[/h3]

• Changed Gambler’s Joker Card damage type from Physical → Magic
  
• Changed Gambler’s [Blackjack] Joker Card damage type from Physical → Magic
  
• Changed Rockstar’s [Amp] damage type from Physical → Magic
  

[h3]Winners of the Launch Promotion Event[/h3]

• 我也不想啊
  
• Miaobiao
  
• 한가로운녀석
  
• Kak Seto Kaiba
  
• 끄앙
  
• tgaw34
  

For the winners, please make sure to accept our ‘Friend Requests’ on Steam so that we can send you the digital gift cards. And thank you to everyone else for participating!
We’re actively monitoring all of your comments, suggestions and bug reports in our Steam community and other channels, so please keep the comments coming!!

- Official Discord : ​https://discord.gg/rbzPURn
- Steam Community : https://steamcommunity.com/app/1147560/discussions/

Maybe you miss Hollow Knight, or you're dead tired of Dead Cells. Then Skul: The Hero Slayer might appeal. It's a side-on stabrawler roguelite that's just left early access in which you can swap skulls to swap skills, and also lob your noggin at enemies. It's nice, from my brief play of it, and there's an announcement trailer below.

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Hello Everyone!

The time has come… We have finally graduated from Early Access and are releasing the 1.0 version of Skul: The Hero Slayer!
It’s been just under a year since we started this journey with you and it has truly been a life-changing experience for us. We can’t thank you enough for taking a chance on our game and joining us on this thrilling ride.
But now without further ado, here are some of the things you can expect to see in the 1.0 version!
*Also please note that the game will be 20% off at launch, so don’t miss your chance to get a good deal :)




[h2]Major Changes/Additions[/h2]

[h3]New Chapters Added[/h3]
- We’ve added Chapter 4 (The Ramparts of Fate) and Chapter 5 (The Sacred Grounds).

[h3]The Story Comes Full-Circle[/h3]
- Skul’s whole backstory is finally revealed

[h3]Upgraded Skulls[/h3]
- The new NPC called ‘Arachne’ will help each skull reach its full potential.
- You can collect bone fragments by destroying skulls you don’t want to pick up and use them to power-up the skulls that you do.

[h3]Captured Demon Brethren[/h3]
- You’ll be able to meet many more of your Demon brethren that have been captured by the Carleon Army.
- And for those that you rescue, they’ll pay you back in kind.

[h3]Captured Demon Castle Leaders[/h3]
- You’ll be able to meet several captured Demon Council Officials in Chapters 3 & 4.
- And if rescued, from then on out they will help you in the Demon Castle before you start each run.

[h3]New Maps, Traps and Devices[/h3]
- We’re adding a bunch of new maps for each chapter.
- The Carleon Empire has installed a dangerous array of new traps and devices to bolster their defenses.

[h3]Various New NPCs[/h3]
- You’ll find new NPCs in various places and they’ll support you with items, buffs and the like.
- But of course, that support sometimes won’t come cheaply.

[h3]Revamped Skills for Existing Skulls[/h3]
- We took a close look at each skulls’ abilities and fun-factor and made the proper adjustments for the 1.0 version.

[h3]Improved Enemies & Bosses[/h3]
- We also reviewed every enemy and boss to make them just right for the full release.

[h3]New Settings Menu[/h3]
- We added several new features to the settings menu for even more customization.

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]
- We fixed the majority of bugs that were discovered during the Early Access period.

[h3]Digital Soundtrack[/h3]
- You will finally be able to get your hands on the wonderful OST for Skul.



Thank you all once again for supporting us and providing us with invaluable feedback this whole time.
This 1.0 release isn’t the ending, but merely a checkpoint in the process. We plan to add a lot more content to the game before all is said and done.
This new version should be even more fun to play than before and we hope to continue on this path for the future with a lot of the exciting things we have planned.
So please enjoy the 1.0 version! We’ll also share our development plans in the near future, so stay on the lookout for that.
Thank you!



Fan Art Highlights

By: Manda-of-the-6

Originally posted by author

This is just too perfect :)

By: Шпрот

Originally posted by author

Now THAT is the face of death.

Hello Everyone!
It’s almost time for us to release the 1.0 version of Skul: The Hero Slayer!!!
We’re currently putting the finishing touches on the 1.0 build in preparation for launch, but we know that you’re probably very curious about the exact schedule. So please see below for some key details.

[h3]Official Launch Schedule[/h3]
Please refer to the exact times for each time zone below.

• PST : 1/20 4:00PM
  
• CET : 1/21 1:00AM
  
• KST : 1/21 9:00AM
  

[h3]20% Off Launch Discount[/h3]
Skul will be available at 20% off for a period of 2 weeks after launch. So don’t miss your chance to get it now!

[h3]Media Reviews & Influencer Content[/h3]
The review/content embargo will lift a day before launch, so you can expect to see a lot of videos be released and streams go live by a wide range of channels and media outlets around that time. This is a pretty common practice and we did this to ensure that we reach as many people as possible and really get the word out about Skul’s launch beforehand. For those of you that have supported us since Early Access, we ask that you wait just one more day to dive into the new content and hope you can understand why we did it this way.We promise that the wait will have been worth it!

We’d also like to re-emphasize that this isn’t the end, but only just the beginning. We have a lot more content planned for 2021 alone and can’t wait to reveal more details about that later on.
Thank you again.
Skul’s Team

Hello Everyone!
As we previously announced, the full version of Skul: The Hero Slayer will officially be launched on January 21st, 2021.
And to commemorate this special occasion, we’ve decided to run a giveaway to promote it! Please join us and recommend Skul to your friends!

[How to Participate]
1. Copy the link below (our 4th Dev Blog)

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1147560/view/3952437255364381462

2. Share the link on social media websites, game communities or any other online platforms and add a comment like “Skul Official Launch Date: January 21st”.

3. Leave a comment on this post with the words “[Giveaway Participation]” and the link of your post included.

[Deadline & Prize]
1. Deadline: January 19th (Korea Standard Time)
2. Giveaway Prize: 6 random participants will be rewarded with a $20 Steam Digital Giftcard via Steam friend invites.
3. Announcement of Winners: Winners will be announced on January 22nd in a Steam Community Post.




Thanks for participating!