Mark of the Deep News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Hey Adventurers,[/p][p][/p][p]We’re excited to share that Mark of the Deep is featured in the ChinaJoy x Game Connection INDIE GAME Event![/p][p][/p][h3]🎉 Enjoy 20% off for a limited time![/h3][p]Sale Period: July 28, 10:00 AM PDT – August 4, 10:00 AM PT[/p][p][/p][h3]About the Event:[/h3][p]The ChinaJoy x Game Connection INDIE GAME Event is a global online showcase celebrating unique, creative, and standout indie titles with strong market potential.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for your support, and enjoy the updated adventure![/p][p][/p][p]— The Mad Mimic Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hey Adventurers,[/p][p][/p][p]We're thrilled to announce our participation in this year's Steam China Showcase 2025![/p][p][/p][p]Steam China Showcase focuses on new game trial experiences, featuring time-limited demos for multiple upcoming titles, live gameplay streaming sessions, and the latest platform updates on new releases.[/p][p][/p][p]The event Start from July 22 – July 28 10:00 AM PDT.[/p][p][/p][p]Don't forget to visit the official event page for more details about the showcase and other participating games![/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for your support, and happy gaming![/p]

Hey Adventurers,

We’ve got exciting news: Mark of the Deep is now permanently priced at $19.99 USD!

While game prices across the industry continue to climb, we’re heading in a different direction. This new, lower price reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the game and growing our community of daring explorers.

Alongside the price drop, we’ve shipped a new update focused on quality-of-life improvements and polish, including:

• Full Mouse and Keyboard Remapping Support: Customize your inputs exactly how you like.
  
• Progression Bug Fixes: We’ve resolved several blockers to ensure smoother progression.
  
• Performance Optimizations: The game now runs more reliably across a wider range of hardware.
  
• Miscellaneous Tweaks and Polish: Small refinements based on your feedback.
  

Whether you’ve been waiting to jump in or looking to return, now is a perfect time to explore the depths. If you’ve already purchased Mark of the Deep, thank you. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping the game.

We’ll have more updates to share in the coming months, so stay tuned. In the meantime, feel free to leave a review or join the conversation on the Steam forums.

Thanks for all your support,
The Mad Mimic Team

Hey Adventurers,

Mark of the Deep is currently 20% off as part of Steam's Spring Sale, running now through March 20 at 10 AM PDT. If you've been waiting to jump in, now is a great time.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1933370/Mark_of_the_Deep/

We recently released a major gameplay update featuring improvements inspired directly by your feedback. Here's a quick overview of what's new:

• Enemy Stagger System: Consecutive hits now stagger enemies and bosses, adding more depth and strategy to combat.
  
• Boss Rebalancing: Takon and Nereida fights have been updated to be more engaging and challenging.
  
• Enhanced Rookie Mechanics: Improved roll mechanics and a strategic hookshot adjustment for smoother gameplay.
  
• New In-Game Map: A biome-level map helps you navigate the world and highlights areas with crew members awaiting rescue.
  

Our team is continuing to work hard on additional updates and improvements. Your honest reviews and feedback are extremely helpful, so please keep them coming to help us make Mark of the Deep even better.

For complete details on the major update and our exciting new bundle collaboration with Curse of the Dead Gods, check out our full announcement here.

You can also watch the new gameplay improvements in action:

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Thanks again for your ongoing support and enjoy the sale!

- The Mad Mimic Team

Greetings, Adventurers!

Today marks a major update for Mark of the Deep, directly inspired by your invaluable feedback. This update introduces significant gameplay improvements, new mechanics, and quality-of-life enhancements to ensure your adventures feel better than ever.

We're also excited to announce a special collaboration bundle with the acclaimed roguelike Curse of the Dead Gods.

[h3]Update Highlights:[/h3]

Enemy Improvements

• Enemy Stagger System:
  Enemies and bosses can now be staggered after consecutive hits, adding depth and strategy to combat. The stagger amount scales with the Rookie’s attacks.
  
• Boss Rebalancing:
• Takon: Enhanced damage and faster animations make for a more challenging and dynamic encounter.
  
• Nereida: Completely redesigned fight, tailored for better integration with core gameplay.
  

Rookie Enhancements

• Enhanced Roll Mechanics:
  Rookie now moves faster immediately after rolling, and rolls can interrupt basic attacks at any time for increased fluidity.
  
• Adjusted Hookshot:
  A new minimum distance requirement has been added, ensuring strategic positioning is essential.
  

Introducing the In-Game Map

• A biome-level map is now available, clearly indicating Rookie’s current position and biome names.
  
• It also highlights biomes where Angry Mermaid crew members await rescue, while preserving the sense of exploration by leaving finer details to be discovered.
  

[h3]Watch the New Gameplay Video[/h3]

Check out our new video showcasing these major enhancements, alongside screenshots of the newly introduced in-game map.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[h3]New Bundle: Curse of the Dead Gods X Mark of the Deep[/h3]

We're thrilled to announce a partnership with the hit roguelike, Curse of the Dead Gods! Explore both games in this bundle and experience the best of action-adventure roguelikes.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/49584/Curse_of_the_Dead_Gods_X_Mark_of_the_Deep_Bundle/

[h3]Keep the Feedback Coming![/h3]

Your thoughtful reviews and feedback have directly shaped these improvements. Please continue to share your experiences and suggestions, as it helps us immensely in our ongoing development journey.

Thanks for your support, and enjoy the updated adventure!

— The Mad Mimic Team