Across the Obelisk News

[p]Hello, Adventurers![/p][p][/p][p]We’re opening up a beta build, and you’re welcome to jump into and help us test the next update of Across the Obelisk. This small patch includes fixes, but we want to make sure everything works as expected before it is rolled out to everybody.To streamline feedback, we’ve set up dedicated feedback threads both here on Steam and on our Discord. If you decide to join the test, please share any bugs that you encounter in relation to these fixes.[/p][p]In order to join beta test, go into steam settings, betas and opt into beta branch named patch-preview![/p][p]And here is the list of bugs that are fixed in the beta patch:[/p]

• [p]Resurrection Enchantments do not resurrect[/p]
• [p]Nevermoor and Velarion perks are not visible to others during Hero Selection[/p]
• [p]Nevermoor skins not updating immediately upon selection[/p]
• [p]Nevermoor's Blue Runes Shield gains double modifiers on self damage[/p]
• [p]Nevermoor's cost reductions don't trigger when redrawing your deck[/p]
• [p]Gaining Rune charges on Nevermoor doesn't immediately update card text with benefits[/p]
• [p]Thread of Dreams enemies are missing names during combat[/p]
• [p]cdream_2 combat in Thread of Dreams isn't randomized with Random Encounters[/p]
• [p]Thread of Dreams node allows you to bypass Whirlpool node[/p]
• [p]Count transformation leads to softlock[/p]
• [p]Buffer prevents Doom[/p]
• [p]Icons for resistances and AuraCurses are blurred on high resolution[/p]
• [p]Inaccurate number displayed for Cardbacks[/p]
• [p]Purple Annihilation only targets front enemy rather than all[/p]
• [p]Leech tooltip updates HP healed per charge[/p]
• [p]Cards cast by new pets state "cast on draw" rather than appropriate targets[/p]
• [p]Rocky pet fails to be rewarded in Sunken Temple[/p]
• [p]"Radiant Feather Amelia" skin clips into the hero above her in combat rewards[/p]

[p][/p][p]Again, thank you for your support! [/p]

[h2]🩸 Necropolis of the Damned: Out Now![/h2][p]
Welcome back, Adventurers! [/p][p]🎉 Necropolis of the Damned is now available!

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This winter, the path diverges—and the darkest road opens. Necropolis of the Damned, a major new expansion for Across the Obelisk, beckons adventurers into a gothic reimagining of Act 4 where witches weave curses, vampires command ruined halls, and a once-proud kingdom decays under eternal night. With a new zone, two heroes, fresh mechanics, and a completely new ending, the Necropolis awaits those bold enough to cross its haunted threshold. [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]

[/p][h3]🕯️ What’s Inside:[/h3]

• [p]A New Story Path & Ending[/p]
  • [p]Experience an alternate Act 4 that reshapes your journey through a kingdom drowned in shadow.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]A New Zone: The Necropolis[/p]
  • [p]Explore the Dusk Lands, Castle Courtyard, and Castle Spire[/p]
  • [p]Over 45 new nodes filled with branching paths, events, and lore[/p][p][/p]
• [p]2 New Heroes[/p]
  • [p]Velarion, the Blood Mage (Healer x Mage)[/p]
  • [p]Nevermoor, the Death Knight (Warrior x Healer)[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Challenging New Bosses[/p]
  • [p]Franky, the monstrous experiment[/p]
  • [p]Phantom Armor, a segmented construct[/p]
  • [p]Siren Queen, The Count, and Archon Sephir in a three-stage finale[/p][p][/p]
• [p]New Mechanics and Effects[/p]
  • [p]Aura and Curse systems: Infuse and Leech[/p]
  • [p]Terrain conditions: Blood Mist and Infestation[/p][p][/p]
• [p]New Loot and Allies[/p]
  • [p]20+ cards, 19 new equipment pieces, and 3 new pets: Spooky, Lychee, and Batsy
    
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[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]This release is a huge moment for us, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
[/p][p]💙 Thank you to our incredible community for your support, feedback, and enthusiasm for all things Obelisk. You’ve helped bring this story to life.
[/p][p]🕸️ Ready to change the ending?[/p][p]
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[p]Hello everyone!

The next major expansion for Across the Obelisk - Necropolis of the Damned - releases tomorrow, December 2nd at 9a.m PST/4p.m. UTC/5p.m. CET!

You can expect to watch numerous videos from your favorite content creators on release day, but today we have something else to share with you. A short overview of the upcoming Necropolis of the Damned features and content! Watch it in the YouTube video linked below:

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We hope you'll enjoy the coming expansion and we look forward to hearing your impressions tomorrow! You can still wishlist Necropolis of the Damned, to be notified on release!

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[h2]Not all endings lead to the Void.[/h2][p]Some lead to the Necropolis. 🏰[/p][p][/p][p]This winter, brave the gates of the Necropolis of the Damned, a new, major expansion for Across the Obelisk, arriving December 2nd, 2025!
[/p][p]Enter a gothic descent into an alternate Act 4, where witches roam, vampires reign, and the ruins of a cursed kingdom echo with ambition and sorrow. This expansion introduces a new zone, two new playable heroes, and a fresh set of challenges that reshape your path in some of the darkest ways, leading you to experience a brand new ending to the game.

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🕯️ The Story So Far:

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][p]Long ago, the Count of the Necropolis made a bargain with death — one that would grant him eternal life, but cost him everything else.[/p][p]Now, his castle lies in ruin. The Queen’s soul is trapped between realms. And a Princess, missing from her caravan, may be the key to restoring what was lost.[/p][p]Summoned by blood and shadow, your party crosses the threshold of the Black Portal. What awaits is not salvation… but a kingdom of bone, mist, and grief. [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]
🧛 What’s Inside:[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]📜 A new story and ending:[/p][p] Conquer the Necropolis of the Damned in an alternate Act 4. Brave its dangers to experience a brand new ending to the story of Across the Obelisk. 
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• [p]🩸 New mechanics:
  
  Master the Infuse Aura and Leech Curse, with new synergies, perks, and status effects like Blood Mist and Infestation.
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• [p]⚔️ Two new heroes:
  
  Velarion, the Blood Mage (Healer x Mage)
  
  Nevermoor, the Death Knight (Warrior x Healer) [/p][p][/p]
• [p]🗺️ Three new maps:
  
  Fight through the Dusk Lands, Castle Courtyard, and Castle Spire, packed with 45 new nodes, traps, lore events, and more!
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• [p]💀 New Final Bosses:
  
  Face a three-phase showdown with the Siren Queen, The Count, and Archon Sephir, each with unique combat mechanics.
  
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• [p]🐺 New enemies:
  
  Battle witches with familiars, wereravens in the woods, and vampires deep within the castle walls.
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• [p]💎 New cards, equipment, and pets:
  
  20+ new cards, 19 new gear pieces, and pets like Batsy, Lychee, and Spooky join the adventure. [/p][p] [/p]

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But wait, there's more! Coming to all players for free on Dec 2nd:

Practice Mode 🎯[/h3][p]
Practice Mode is a new mode added to Across the Obelisk that lets players experiment with full fledged customization to explore new ways of playing the game and testing your game plans before jumping into a run.

Features:[/p]

1. [p]Play different Heroes with customizable Perks and Level Ups.[/p]
2. [p]Access to add all Cards, Equipment and Pets.[/p]
3. [p]Select from a wide variety of Enemy combat nodes from all Zones in the game.[/p][p][/p][p] *As a side note: We know you've all been waiting for the free hero drop we promised back in October. While that hero isn't quite ready to make their debut and needs more fine tuning, they will be coming in the future! [/p]

[hr][/hr][p]🎭 Inspired by Dracula and classic gothic horror, this DLC is both homage and reinvention; blending eerie darkness into a world of cursed bloodlines, desperate bargains, and corrupted legacies. [/p][p]📅 Necropolis of the Damned launches December 2, 2025!

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[p][/p][h2]Happy Halloween, everyone! [/h2][p]
We have a small surprise for you today!

As Senenthia enters the final weeks of autumn, a new cardback arrives — inspired by the spooky yet cozy themes of the halloween season! Introducing the Wicked Treats! We hope you'll enjoy cooking new, cursed strategies with this new visual accent for your decks. The new cardback is, of course, free and should be available to all of you now!

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🌀 A quick note on the upcoming free hero:[/h3][p]We know many of you have been waiting for the free hero update, originally promised for October. Unfortunately, we'll need to ask you for a little bit more patience, as that release will be delayed a little bit. You can however still expect the hero to arrive this year!
[/p][p]We understand that delays are disappointing, especially when you've been looking forward to something we've promised. This isn't a decision we take lightly, however as some of you have pointed out, the Threads of Dreams update launched with too many technical issues, and we want to make sure that the next update releases polished, balanced and worthy of your time.
[/p][p]Thank you for your patience, your support, and your trust. We're taking the extra time to ensure this hero feels right, and maybe soon we'll let you have a first glimpse!
[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]💬 And a huge thank-you to our community:[/h3][p]To everyone sharing feedback from our latest Thread of Dreams build, reporting bugs, and helping others in our Discord and Steam alike, thank you.

And to our incredible community of playtesters, your insights and time spent testing have been instrumental in shaping what's coming next.
[/p][p]We’re working hard behind the scenes to bring you more updates, more content, and more ways to explore the world of Across the Obelisk. Stay tuned — we’ll have more to share very soon.

– The AtO Team ⚔️[/p]