Dark Sky News

Grab a free Steam key for Dark Sky, a new sci-fi RPG deckbuilder

Deckbuilders and RPGs are easily among our favorite genres here at PCGamesN, and when we hear about the two being combined, that's just something we have to look into. Enter Dark Sky, which takes a bit of Slay the Spire, adds a sci-fi spin and a branching skill system, and works it all into a narrative story game. Now, we've got five free Steam keys for it to give away to a lucky few winners.

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Patch 1.1 Out Now

Hey everyone,

Thank you all for an incredible first couple of weeks with Dark Sky! We’ve really enjoyed seeing your builds and hearing about your experiences so far. We’re excited to release Patch 1.1 today on Steam! The team has been hard at work on numerous bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, balancing adjustments, and more.

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Bug Fixes:

Fixed Static Overloads’ Tier 2 upgrade to deal the correct damage to Static Weak enemies.
Solved an issue where death animation and hit animation play when characters are down
Fixed Runsho Sustainer’s implosion not dealing damage if the attack had no targets to heal
Fixed Pulsing Orb blocking combat when used on 8x speed
Fixed Erus’ Terminus hitting fields that it was not highlighting
Solved an issue where inspect button would sometimes not work when targeting a unit
Fixed an issue where players were unable to use cards after selecting them using the mouse and then switching to controller
Fixed an issue where the Alpha Deck is inaccessible using the controller in the collection menu
Solved an issue where the ‘Load Game’ button does not function while in combat
Solved an issue where range icons don’t reset when swapping out a range upgrade
Fixed an incorrect ‘X’ button prompt is displayed during the ‘Downed Character’ tutorial
Players can no longer use selected card in the background of the Discard pile window
Fixed the tutorial index button not working during character placement
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented progression in Moros when using a controller
Fixed a freeze issue when opening a menu during dialogue
Fixed an issue where thee wrong card could be redrawn

Changes/Updates:

Updated Support Fire to not target covers
Updated Grit to use less block cards
Added ability to remap collection menu buttons and autoplay button
Updated scrolling speed for all audio options while using the controller
Dualsense Edge support added

These are the major updates in Patch 1.1 - but we aren’t done updating. Patch 1.2 is already being worked on and focuses on more fixes and will bring additional quality of life changes. If there is something you want to let us know about - head over to our Discord or to the Steam Discussions tab.

-Dark Sky Team

5 Easy Tips for Playing Dark Sky!

Hey everyone,

In case you missed it - Dark Sky launched last week! We are so grateful for all of the support and feedback throughout our first week. If you haven’t yet, consider leaving us an honest review. Reviews help indie developers and their games gain more visibility on Steam.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1454960/Dark_Sky

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Whether you’ve already played or have yet to jump in, we wanted to share some tips and tricks to get started in Dark Sky.

1. Check enemies for weaknesses and immunities

2. Store multiple decks to easily swap tactics

3. Swap upgrades freely whenever you need

4. Inspect the enemy’s next move to avoid a deadly attack.

5. Inspect the Tier 2 upgrades to plan your build.

Bonus Tips!

To speed up combat, adjust the combat speed in the settings menu.
Keep in mind: your deck is limited to three copies of each card.
Save health packs for when they’re truly needed.
For multi-target cards like Laser Burst, click once for each hit.
You can revisit any previous tutorials through the tutorial index

Thank you to everyone who has played Dark Sky already. We hope these tips help you on your journey of saving Wolf Prime. If you need help or have any questions, join us in Discord or ask over on the Steam Community Discussions Tab.

- Dark Sky Team

New sci-fi RPG deckbuilder Dark Sky is full of rich tactical combat

Sometimes it's really easy to nail down what a game is. It's like Elden Ring, or it's like Skyrim, and you're easily able to encapsulate exactly what it is that's brilliant about a title. Then there are games like Dark Sky, which is out now, which combine so many different genres and influences together, and you really begin to struggle.

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Dark Sky is AVAILABLE NOW!

Hey everyone,

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED! Dark Sky is officially available on Steam! From our Kickstarter campaign in 2021 to today’s full release, we couldn’t be more grateful for all the support and feedback we've received along the way.

If you enjoy the game, we’d love for you to leave a review–not only does it help Dark Sky gain visibility and traction, but it also means the world to our team!

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Here’s what a few members of the team had to say about the exciting launch today!

“Over three years ago, we set out to combine the narrative depth, party-based combat, and immersion of an RPG with the strategic combat and rewarding synergies of a deckbuilder. Bringing Dark Sky to life has been an incredible journey, and I can’t wait for you to meet these characters and dive into this epic, handcrafted adventure.”

- Rob Thompson, co-founder of Ganymede Games

“I’ve always seen Dark Sky as the story of its party. So, it was important for us that the characters, and by extension their decks, felt distinct enough for their colorful personalities to shine through, yet play off each other as a whole. We’re excited for you to explore these interactions through building their decks and trying out different combinations.”

-Felipe Nuñez Cassina, Game Designer at Ganymede Games

"The narrative component in Dark Sky is a critical part of the game, and I've invested a lot of passion into the project over the past few years. All that work is about to see daylight, and that’s one of the most exciting moments in any project. I’m really looking forward to players having the opportunity to connect with the world, the characters, and the story we’ve worked so hard to create."

-Tod Lancaster, Writer at Ganymede Games

The time has come to assemble your party, customize your decks, and prepare for battle!

To celebrate our launch, you can get Dark Sky at 10% off right now!

We're also offering a Supporter Edition bundle, featuring 53 minutes of original soundtrack by Karim Douaidy and an art supporter pack. The art pack includes a 130-page artbook, faction icons, wallpapers, character portraits, and more!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1454960/Dark_Sky/

From everyone on the Ganymede Games and Midwest Games team, we hope you all enjoy playing Dark Sky as much as we enjoyed working on it! As we mentioned earlier, one of the best ways to support Dark Sky is by leaving an honest review. Reviews are the best way for indie studios to improve visibility on their games post launch and we deeply appreciate your feedback!

- Dark Sky Team