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Soulstone Survivors hits 1.0 bringing crazy blinding action with a huge skill tree

Soulstone Survivors 1.0 is out now and it's one of the best survivor-like RPG action rogue-lites available.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/soulstone-survivors-hits-1-0-bringing-crazy-blinding-action-with-a-huge-skill-tree/

Soulstone Survivors 1.0 Release - The Void King

[h3]Greetings, Void Hunters![/h3]

The day has finally come… Soulstone Survivors is now officially out of Early Access, along with a HUGE release update! We’ve prepared a special trailer for the occasion:
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This update brings new characters, skills, artifact powers, and of course… new lore with full voice over support across the game! If you'd like a quick overview of the key points coming in this update, check out our video below:
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[h2]Lore, The Voices of the Void and the Void King[/h2]
To bring context to the world and the mission and culture of the Void Hunters, we are introducing a new introduction experience, along with over 2500 voice lines spread across the game to bring personality to each hunter.

This is more than just an introduction as this new content introduces 7 new bosses, new unique powers, a new map, the Netherworld, and the final chapter where you will face off against the Void King himself!

[h3]Important note: Unfortunately subtitles are not fully localized yet and will appear in English regardless of the chosen language. These are activelly being worked on and will be ready in the coming weeks, we apologise for the inconvenience and will get them in the game as soon as possible![/h3]

[h2]Titan Hunt - Part 2[/h2]
This update brings the conclusion to the Titan Hunt chapter within the game, where you will finally learn what you can use Titan Blood for, face new challenges and learn new, unique powers.


[h2]New Character: The Machinist[/h2]
Having mastered the ways of the Soulstones, the Machinist uses his brilliance to create powerful machinery harvesting the energy from these unstable crystals. With his battle armor he specializes in focused beams of energy to destroy powerful foes and large area damage to cut through waves of enemies.

His weapons bring a set of new powers into the game, and with his ascension he’s able to harvest charged soulstones to awaken the Machine Spirit, launching a devasting blast!

[h2]New Character: The Samurai[/h2]
After decades of discipline and training, the Samurai has learned not only how to fight his demons, but control them to unleash chaos upon his enemies. Like his predecessors, he is one with the blade, but he unites the old and the new, being capable of unleashing powerful strikes channelling elemental powers against his foes.

Each of his Katanas is designed for different combat techniques, and when all hope is lost, the Samurai may materialize his own rage to decimate any that stands in his way.

[h2]New Artifact Powers[/h2]
This update also brings the artifact powers for all remaining 12 characters! Upgrade your weapons to the Artifact rarity and gain access to these powerful skills that compliment the playstyles of each character and offer another way to enhance your builds to the next level!


[h2]General changes:[/h2]
  • (Finally) Added option to toggle all curses in a tier with a single button;
  • Added functionality for Mouse Only mode to always follow the cursor (can be toggled in the options menu);
  • Added option to Mouse-Only mode for your character to always move towards your cursor (without the need for clicking to move);
  • Added small lore descriptions to each game mode;
  • Considerably increased the amount of prestige and minerals earned in the Titan Hunt;
  • Titans now drop up to 20 legendary void essences when defeated, if playing on a high enough difficulty level;
  • Radiance, Electric and Icy Veins now require considerably less stacks to be used;
  • Your health is now automatically recovered when you open the door to a Titan;
  • Titan Hunt difficulties and blood levels now have lower scaling for enemy damage, attack speed and movement speed;
  • Fixed an issue where Aruanak (Titan) had an attack causing damage in a large area, causing invisible damage;
  • Allaxis now spawns less grenades with his special attack;
  • Fixed a rare issue where a character could become “locked” again due to save inconsistencies;
  • Fixed an issue where at times, special portals would not appear (from completing special events);
  • Fixed an issue where soulstones that were not manually collected in the Titan Hunt would not work properly with the Material Harvest rune, yielding less materials than intended;
  • Fixed a rare issue where Doom would attempt to execute a target, but not cause the expected damage;
  • Treasure Bug will not longer appear in the Void Fields, only in the Titan Hunt;
  • Fixed an issue where the Hound Master’s ascension could show inconsistent numbers for the level of your dogs;
  • Fixed an issue where the minimap would not update when fighting in the second stage of the Unholy Cathedral;
  • Fixed an issue with some fonts for Polish and Turkish versions;
  • Fixed an issue with Appearances UI scroll list;
  • Fixed a graphical issue in certain graphics cards and platforms that would cause visual effects to glitch weirdly;
  • Fixed an issue where the minimap would appear if you unpaused the game during a level up screen;
  • Multiple minor UI fixes and improvements across the game;


[h2]Hotfix 1.0g (18/06/2025, 20:50 UTC):[/h2]
  • Fixed a critical issue where multiple visual effects were not being displayed properly on Linux (and Steam Deck);
  • Fixed an issue where Restart/Surrender could lead to exceptions, making the game unstable and not working as intended, especially in the first few times playing the game;
  • Fixed an issue where Weapon crafting achievements for the Machinist and Samurai were not properly propagated to Steam;
  • Fixed an issue where the Corrupt Arcane Weaver at times would not appear, when playing on the Sigil of the Void in Titan Hunt mode;
  • Fixed an issue where certain Summon skills would not be able to properly damage the Void King in Stage 1;
  • Fixed an issue where Beam skills (such as Arcane Beam and others) would not be able to damage the Void King properly;
  • Fixed an issue where a few enemies would cause damage in an area slightly larger than the red areas;
  • Fixed the description of Chromatic Slash, which should say Damaging Effects;
  • Fixed an issue in the Kobold Mines where in extreme situations the player could be pushed outside of the boss area;
  • Fixed the tooltips of achievements without reward showing incorrectly;
  • Added the Earth and Frontal tags to Chromatic Slash;
  • Fixed multiple localization issues in subtitles and otherwise (international subtitles still not in place);
  • Fixed version label in the top left of the screen to no longer say "Early Access";


[h2]Through the Dawnstone, we ascend![/h2]
It’s still hard to believe we are finally here. Working on Soulstone Survivors so far has been a journey like no other, a once in a lifetime experience that I cannot believe how lucky I am to have had, and I can say from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! There is still much to come to the game, the new legendary weapons, new bosses and maps for the Titan Hunt, and even new secrets… but we could not be happier with the game that we, us from Game Smithing and YOU, the community, have built together.

We wouldn’t be here without your support, and know that every message, every interaction, every feedback we got has really made a difference, has kept us going, has shown us the way forward, and we can only hope that you will love the game, as much as we loved making it! (so far!) Until the next one Void Hunters!



~ Soulstone Survivors team

New Bundle: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors + Soulstone Survivors

[h2]🔥 New Bundle Alert: Soulstone Survivors + Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors 🔥[/h2]

To celebrate the full release of Soulstone Survivors TODAY (you can check out or full update announcement here), we are releasing one of the most epic bundles yet, Soulstone Survivors + Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/55305/Rockstone_Survivors/

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!

You can now get it with an extra 10% off along with Soulstone Survivors, the hit Action Roguelite where you face the Lords of the Void, craft powerful builds, and chase godhood through endless hordes!

[h3]Whether you're new to the genre or a seasoned survivor, these two games are a must, each with hundreds of hours of guaranteed horde-slaying and godlike powers![/h3]

👉 Grab the bundle now and conquer the void and secure Planet Hoxxes!



~ Soulstone Survivors team

Devlog #19 - Lore, Voices of the Void & The King!

[h3]Greetings, Void Hunters![/h3][p][/p][p]The Void echoes as we unveil major additions to the game in Devlog #19! Coming with the full release, we're adding a new experience to the game that introduces the world and the plot of the game, along with new life into every void hunter with all-new voice acting, and unleashing our most terrifying foe yet: The Void King. Sharpen your blades and ready your ears—let's dive in![/p][p][/p][h2]Through the darkness, we rise![/h2][p]First steps matter.[/p][p]We've transformed the early game with a brand new introduction chapter, that starts within the Void Hunters' Stronghold — a living, breathing introduction to our world. You will find out what the Void Hunters seek to accomplish and how all the parts of the game finally fit together into one campaign. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]You will learn more about the Void Hunters, their Stronghold and what they seek to achieve, in order to protect the Dawnstone, the light that must never fade. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]As the game unfolds and you unlock new characters, you will learn more about the world, their mission and the personality of each Void Hunter, with over 2500 new voice lines spread across the game. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]With the release update, part 2 of the Titan Hunt is now in place, and you will finally learn what Titan Blood can be used for. Be ready to face off against 7 new bosses, and prepare yourself, for the Void King awaits![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Voices of the Void: Hunters Find Their Voice[/h2][p]Hear them roar, whisper, and taunt!

As you might have heard from the Void Hunter’s Stronghold, every character now has their own unique voice lines, from battle cries to past laments. We collaborated with 12 incredible voice actors to capture each void hunter’s essence.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]This is something we always wanted to add to the game, and while it took months of planning and writing and reviewing… hearing the characters in-game for the first time felt like magic to us, and we can only hope you will enjoy it as much as we do![/p][p][/p][h2]Brand new soundtracks[/h2][p]With everything that is coming to the game with the full release, we obviously needed new epic music to accompany it. Gama, our sound designer has been hard at work tinkering with a brand new OST for it. Have a listen at the vibe he’s going for: [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Closing Thoughts: The Calm Before the Storm[/h2][p]These additions finally lay the last pieces of the foundation for 1.0's imminent launch. It has truly been an incredible journey so far. The game has changed so much since its first playable version that it feels a bit crazy, and we are preparing a little bit of a nostalgia trip to show you just how much the game has changed over time! So stay tunned to our socials for that!

Also important to note that version 1.0 is not the end for Soulstone Survivors. We truly want to continue working on the game for as long as we possibly can and this is made possible by YOUR continued love and support, so a most heartfelt THANK YOU!

Farewell, for now... Good luck out there, void hunters.

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~ The Soulstone Team[/p]

Devlog #18 - The Samurai Rises: A Community's Legacy & New Artifact Powers

Greetings, Void Hunters!
[p][/p][p]Three years ago, you spoke—and the Void listened. Devlog #18 unveils one of the two new characters coming with the full release. This is a very special one, as it was chosen by you, the community, in one of our Discord community events, as the most voted character to join the ranks of the Void Hunters… The Samurai![/p][p][/p][p]Alongside this long-awaited Void Hunter, you will also gain access to ALL remaining Artifact Powers for all weapons and characters, and today we will show you a little glimpse of a couple new ones you can expect! Let’s dive in![/p][p][/p][h3]The Samurai: Forged by the Community[/h3][p]This one’s for YOU.[/p][p][/p][p]Back in 2022, hundreds of you voted to bring this disciplined warrior into our world—a tribute to the passion that shapes Soulstone Survivors. While it’s been a while since we last had one of these community events, the Samurai stands as a timeless testament to your voice. Sharp, swift, fiery and sometimes ghostly, he’s finally unsheathing his katanas![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]New Skills and Trait: A master of blades[/h3][p]As usual, The Samurai is also coming with 3 new character specific skills and 8 brand new weapon skills. His playstyle resolves around slicing, cutting, stabbing and sometimes cursing his enemies with a new negative effect, Condemned, which is consumed by critical strikes to drastically amplify the damage caused![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Ascension: Cursed Shrine[/h3][p]We have envisioned the Samurai as a character that is both very good with blades but also spiritual, maintaining a certain connection to the ghostly realms of the occult, being able to tap into the manifestation of his own rage spirit to fight for him. Check it out![/p][p][/p][p]Cursed Shrine in action[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]New Artifact Powers highlight: Death Knight & Engineer[/h3][p]The release update will bring a ton of new content to the game, including all remaining Artifact Powers for all characters and weapons in the game! So today we wanted to show you a couple of cool new artifact powers you can expect to see soon.[/p][p][/p][p]First, a little glimpse at the Death Knight’s Dragonflight, calling in an ancient bone dragon to lay waste to enemies in a line, leaving a powerful damaging area in its wake:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The Engineer is also joining the party, with his new Plasma Sentry, which pours flame into nearby enemies causing massive damage and debuffing them with different effects:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Can you guess what the Artifact Powers will be for the other remaining characters??[/p][p][/p][h3]Closing Thoughts: Legacy & Future[/h3][p]The Samurai is more than a character—he’s a monument to your impact on this journey. Though community votes are paused, your feedback still guides us daily. The Samurai is cool and all but who do you think this other shadowy figure could be?…[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]There is still a lot we haven't talked about coming to the game, and if you are curious… you might want to follow the game to check out our devlog next week… we will show another little sneak peek of something pretty cool we have been working on for months! As always thank you for your amazing support and we hope you are excited as we are for the full release![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]~ The Soulstone Team[/p]