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VOIN enters Early Access on December 10th.

Lightnings,

The time has come. With more than 100,000 of you waiting, today, I’m happy to share that VOIN is ready to enter the Steam Early Access on December 10th.

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The game already features most of the core systems and mechanics I envisioned, but there’s still so much more I want to explore and expand—both in terms of content and the depth of the experience.

As a solo developer working on VOIN, I face the challenge of bringing my complete vision to life. Since VOIN is a hack-and-slash game with a blend of other genres like roguelike, RPG and extraction, there’s endless potential for new loot, weapons, and inventive ways to slay enemies. However, the more layers I add to the gameplay, the trickier it becomes to balance everything without input from a dedicated community of players. That’s why Early Access is the perfect fit—it allows me to introduce new content steadily while gathering invaluable feedback from you.

My goal is to release the full version within a year, though the exact timeline might change based on the feedback from you, the players.

I plan to expand the game with additional levels to explore, more bosses and enemies to face, and fresh, creative ways to defeat them. Since my vision is to continually add new methods for slaying your foes, I also aim to enrich the story and deepen the lore of the world.

Naturally, I’ll strive to ensure the final version is as polished and engaging as possible.

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey.

Until then,
May the cleansing continue.

~Nikita.

New ARPG Voin deftly blends Doom and Dark Souls, with a demo out now

Voin is what I'm coining a 'boomer slasher.' The tense, dodge-infused combat and RPG leanings of Dark Souls combine with the quick-fire action of Doom, and out comes something entirely new. It's a refreshing take on some of the industry's most popular genres, and one I recommend you try for yourself. With a brand-new demo available now as a part of Steam Next Fest, this is an action-packed game you don't want to miss.


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New Demo Patch #1 is out

For the Steam Next Fest where VOIN is present the demo has been updated with several improvements and fixes:

  • The tutorial has been simplified and streamlined, making it more coherent and faster to complete.
  • Corrupted items have been revamped. They no longer apply Weakness. Instead, their properties remain hidden until you cleanse them. Deckard Cain is now a bell.
  • IMPORTANT! :loudspeaker: We've fixed numerous bugs, including issues with key bindings. To do this, we had to rewrite all key-input logic. Unfortunately, this means old save files will no longer be compatible, and you'll need to start fresh. I understand this can be frustrating, and I promise that save resets will only happen again if absolutely necessary.


If you encounter any bugs or have feedback, please share them in the community section, thank you!

The Demo is now yours to consume.

[h3]Rise now, Lightning.

Your master beckons. Serve with unwavering faith and rain down your fury upon all who dare stand in defiance.[/h3]

[h2]VOIN DEMO IS NOW AVAILABLE TO CONSUME[/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2605920/VOIN_Demo/

If you were among the early adopters during the initial testing, here's what you should expect from the demo this time.

[h2]Item affixes are fully implemented and working. [/h2]
Combine different effects and create your own builds of destruction!


[h2]New weapons. [/h2]
Each weapon type performs and plays differently. They also have different animations, hit range, and speed, so play around with them to find what best suits your play style!


[h2]Hot swap weapons in combat. [/h2]
You can now carry two different weapons at a time. Swap them with ease during the fights to quickly adapt to the situation and inflict even more damage!



[h2]New monsters. [/h2]
Dodge the venomous Vipers lurking in the shadows. Tread carefully.
Face Hags - new summoners capable of raining exploding Bombers and other monsters on you (quite literally).



[h2]Renovated Molten Cathedral. [/h2]
The symphony of upgrades is resounding! Discover new ways to temper your gear! Expect more ways to forge and fuse items and artifacts in the future. If you have any ideas regarding the specific mechanics, let me know on Discord!



[h2]Level progression. [/h2]
You can now level up your character in the Hall of Reflections, each time increasing your power by 5% per level.

[h2]New tutorial. [/h2]
Learn the basics of gameplay in a new tutorial that covers the most important aspects of the game (from movement and healing to unlocking and assigning skills), and take a look at juicy in-game cinematics!

[h2]The updated level layout. [/h2]
I moved the boss dungeon under the main castle tower, making the path to your main objective even more intense and interesting. The watchtower is now an optional point of interest, but I still recommend stopping by it. The level also has more secrets and Motes of Power to find.


[h2]Difficulty settings. [/h2]
You can now customise (levels of suffering) the difficulty of the game. Approach the altar at the portal platform in Amarict to play with the Fate.

[h2]New languages. [/h2]
Play the game in English, Spanish, German, Russian, Portuguese (Brazil) and Simplified Chinese with more languages to come with the full release!

[h2]Advanced graphics and control settings. [/h2]
Choose between several display options (‘retro’ and ‘modern’), set your own frame rate limits or color limitations, enable DLSS, TSR and change other upscaling settings. Rebind controls and enable mouse inversion. The power truly is in your hands. More can always be added, just let me know, and I'll see if that's possible.

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This demo is my offering to you, and it is here to stay for a bit, while I prepare to release VOIN into Early Access later this year.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2605920/VOIN_Demo/

I hope you will be pleased with what you see.
If you wish to contribute your sacred feedback or inform me of any bugs, caused by the corrupted dark will, you can do so in Discord.

If you're seeking advice or if you need a good luck blessing, witness a stream hosted by one of my devotees on the game's store page.

Until then,
Keep the cleansing going.

~Nikita.

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Get ready for the updated Demo

Hi everyone,

It’s Nikita Sozidar.
I’ve just unveiled the new music video at Convergence Games Showcase!

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As you can see from the trailer above, I'll be taking the updated demo to the Steam Next Fest this October, and YOU ARE ALL INVITED to join me on this exciting next step!

I'll have more details on the new demo in the coming days. I'm still finalising a few things, and as a perfectionist, I want to make absolutely sure that everything I'm planning will make it into the demo.

But as a teaser (not for those who follow me on X. Ha! What a shameless promotion), I can say that item affixes are fully implemented and you'll be able to use the unique powers of EVERY. SINGLE. ITEM. YOU. COLLECT.



You can even stack different effects and create your own builds and playstyles, oh my! I can't wait to see your guides!

As always, thank you so much for your continued support! I’d appreciate it if you join the official Discord server where you could share your feedback with me. It would help a lot! 🙏

Until then, stay safe and take care!

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