Soulstone Survivors News

[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]

[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]

We’re thrilled to pull back the curtain and show you how our new Key Art came to life—from early concepts to the final result! We asked Raphael Massarani, the amazing artist behind the scenes (check out his artstation here, its incredible) to share how he approached the creation of this image, so grab a coffee, and let’s dive into the creative journey with the artist’s own words!

[h3]Phase 1: The Birth of Three Concepts[/h3]

To get started, Raphael explains:
“I usually begin by working on sketches that closely reflect my intentions for the final composition, story, and overall lighting. Sketch A features a heroic Pyromancer holding a Soulstone, confident in her victory as she blasts her enemies away. Sketch B showcases different Void Hunters, alluding to the game’s massive roster of playable characters and intense combat! Sketch C features Arcane Weaver on her journey to face a menacing challenge head-on—a boss rush, if you will.”

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“As you can see, I sometimes like to contain the focal point of my images within a simple geometric shape. This helps me guide the viewer’s eyes and keep the story engaging.”


[h3]Phase 2: Exploration and Refinements[/h3]

On early experiments:
“We gave Sketch C a go first, posing Arcane Weaver facing toward us and adding secondary enemies alongside the bosses. While it could’ve been interesting, it felt too busy for a Key Art.”


“Back to the drawing board! Sketch A had great qualities, so I revamped it with a new composition and a second pass featuring the Arcane Weaver. The new version looked cool, but it leaned too close to ‘splash art.’ Ultimately, we chose version B—as it nailed the chaotic energy of the game.”


[h3]Phase 3: The Color Crucible[/h3]

On finding the perfect palette:

“Again we started experimenting with a few color options. Option E felt right—it complements Arcane Weaver’s spells, her color scheme, and the Soulstones’ role in the story.”


[h3]Phase 4: The Final Polish[/h3]

On refinement:

“Once composition, lighting, and colors were locked, it was time to refine, adjust, tweak, and polish. It’s my comfort zone, but it still takes ages!”


[h3]Closing Thoughts from the Artist[/h3]

“Hope you love the new Key Art as much as I enjoyed working on it! Thanks to Game Smithing for the awesome opportunity :D”

We hope you found his process as interesting as we did, and while we have been a bit quiet over the last few weeks, keep an eye out as there are a few spicy sneak peeks coming soon… for example… where do you think this door leads to?? Let us know in the comments!

~ The Soulstone Survivors Team

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

As mentioned in our previous announcement (that you can find here), we have just increased the base price of Soulstone Survivors from $9.99 to $14.99 (and similar changes for all localized prices), in preparation for our full release on June 17th.

This change reflects how much the game has already grown throughout Early Access — and there’s still more to come! We’re hard at work getting everything ready for launch, which will come with another HUGE update, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next, including what comes post release!

As always we want to thank you for your continued support and for being part of this journey with us!



~ Soulstone Survivors team

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

We have just released Hotfix 4 for Update 16: The Titan Hunt! This is the smallest hotfix so far however the most important! In short, we have one change:

[h3]- After a lot of time testing and trying to reproduce, we found a rare issue that could lead to crashes in the game, especially related to the collection and spawning of XP crystals. [/h3]

Not all players would experience this issue before, but if you were running into crashes with the game, please make sure to try version 16c5 (you can check in the top left corner of your screen), and if the issue persists for you, please do let us know!

We really appreciate your patience and we hope that this tiny update will make your experience smoother! Enjoy the hunt!



~ Soulstone Survivors team