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Release date postponement



[h3]Hey there, friends![/h3]

[h3]Together with the publisher, we decided to delay the release until Q3 of this year.[/h3]

Ultimately, this will ensure that everyone has the best gaming experience, and more time can be devoted to tweaks, changes, and updates.

There was a lot of feedback from new players who tried the demo version for the first time and from those who compared the prologue and demo version. Thanks to this feedback it was possible to understand all the weaknesses of the game. Therefore, it will take time to improve some aspects of gameplay.

For starters, I have decided to overhaul the talent tree. Make it more diverse.

Now if you follow a particular leveling path you will get special talents that fit your gameplay style. Here is an example:

Blunt - Increases the effectiveness of blunt and crushing weapons.
Blades - Increases the effectiveness of short swords and daggers.
Ammo - Increases the number of charges for ranged weapons.
Shields - Reduces stamina expenditure when blocking a blow with a shield.
Two-handed - Reduces stamina consumption when using a two-handed weapon.

This is how the updated talent tree looks like:



This is just a small portion of what we have planned. In the coming days, I'll share with you how the polishing process is going. Stay tuned and see you soon!

Best wishes,
70`Strike and the Valkyrie Initiative team

Demo version update


Greetings, friends!

All changes for the demo version:
  • Fixed a bug with picking up essence shards.
  • Reworked character physics.
  • In the title screen menu you can choose between windowed and full screen mode.
  • You can now cancel an attack by dodging or jumping fixed for keyboard control.


Come join the "Lovecraftian Days" event on Steam! Release Date Announcement!

Greetings, friends!

Welcome to "Lovecraftian Days" on Steam!



First of all, I would like to thank all of you who have played SKELETHRONE: THE PREY and left your feedback.

In order to prevent you from getting bored, I would like to invite you to play the demo version of Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona if you haven't already played it at previous festivals. The demo is available on the game page.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139840/Skelethrone_The_Chronicles_of_Ericona/

The events of the demo unfold right after the end of THE PREY. New bosses, weapons, enemies and characters are waiting for you. Leveling up is now extremely important, as the main character in the story (SPOILER: dies at the end of the prologue, but is reborn again, albeit losing all his skills.

It's worth noting that all the changes made (improved animations, impact, etc.) from THE PREY have not been carried over into this demo, as it's technically difficult at the moment and would take too long to implement.

Currently, all efforts are concentrated on improving and finalizing the main game version based on community feedback.

This demo still has a lot to offer, so I hope you enjoy it.

It is highly recommended that you play Skelethrone: The Prey before tackling the demo.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139870/Skelethrone_The_Prey/

Release Date Announcement!


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Dark Souls and Blasphemous collide in this Steam demo you can try now

If you're in the market for a 2D platformer in the vein of games like Blasphemous, Castlevania, and Dark Souls, the upcoming Skelethrone might just be for you. With plenty of non-linear Metroidvania progression and a 2D combat system clearly inspired by the work of FromSoftware, the game's free Steam demo is definitely worth a shot.


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Skelethrone: The Prey - Out Now!

[h3]Greetings, folks![/h3]

The free version of SKELETHRONE is now available on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139870/Skelethrone_The_Prey/

The Prey is a one-hour (depending on your skills) prequel to the main game, which includes a small part of the plot and explain how our protagonist came to be so "skeletal".



The Prey includes Steam achievements (even several hidden ones).

Come celebrate the launch with us by watching the brand-new GamePlay Trailer!

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[h2]What is going to happen after The Prey has been launched?[/h2]

Our plan is to release Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona on Steam, Nintendo Switch and Xbox!
We will announce the exact date very soon!
So, please, add the full version of the game to your wishlist!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139840/Skelethrone_The_Chronicles_of_Ericona/

We are very grateful for everyone who is joining us on this journey today!
Cheers,
Valkyrie Initiative, 70`Strike

Don't forget to jump into discussion on official Discord and share your feedback with the developer!