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Permafrost Update is Available Now

[h2]Lightnings,[/h2][h2]Permafrost Update (Version 0.3.0) has arrived.[/h2][p][/p][p]Winds howl over the mountain tops. Perpetual blizzards hide the snow-covered peaks behind an impenetrable veil, where the winds howl their deadly serenade to HER, awakening ancient horrors from their eternal slumber.
[/p][p]This is the second major update, introducing a new core game mechanic, quests, improvements and balance changes suggested by the community. [/p][p][/p][h2]Permafrost Update Trailer[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]New Frozen Biome[/h2][p]Venture into the frostbitten wastelands and explore snow-covered forests, treacherous mountain trails, and forgotten ruins in The Grimmir Expanse. Breathtaking views, all-new dynamic weather conditions, and ancient secrets buried deep in the ice await those who dare to step beyond the frost.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h2]Snow Giants[/h2][p]These ancient titans, awakened from their eternal slumber in the ice, are not pleased by your presence.[/p][p]Do not expect a warm welcome, for there is no room for empathy in their frozen hearts and frostbitten minds.[/p][p]
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The Reflected Tree of Talents
[p]Step into the Hall of Reflection in the Amarict and behold the newest addition to that sacred room - The Reflected Tree of Talents.[/p][p]
[/p][p]This Tree reflects your inner soul, the very essence of what makes you VOIN. It represents all current bonuses you unlock and acquire throughout your runs. [/p][p][/p][p]Explore the world to seek out Soulfruits - the new items that provide unique passive abilities. Offer them to the Tree and benefit from their celestial juices. You can assign and reassign the soulfruits directly on the Reflected Tree of Talents while visiting the Hall of Reflection, and keep track of the active bonuses in your character’s menu. [/p][p][/p]
New Levelling System
[p]This update completely changed how you gain levels and power up your character. [/p][p]The Reflected Tree of Talents has replaced the Portal of Reflection used to level up your character.[/p][p][/p][p]Instead of constantly jumping through the portal (which was pretty cool, I agree) and spending Ichor, you will gain levels automatically by killing enemies and completing quests, like in most other games. Simply destroy otvrats and bosses to collect their essence, which will make you more powerful run after run.[/p][p]
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A taste of Quests and Story
[p]Take your first step into VOIN’s quest system and unfolding story. Discover the truth behind the force responsible for the crumbling world. Aid Aurelia in silencing the wrath of the snow giants and gain access to the icy dungeon beneath The Thousand Names Atheneum, where a final trial awaits: a fearsome new story boss.[/p][p]
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And Much More:
  • [p]A Journal to keep track of your journey and quests [/p]
  • [p]New weapons and items, powered by frost and other elements[/p]
  • [p]Unique items can now drop as loot after you first acquire them[/p]
  • [p]Inventory sorting and Favourites list[/p]
  • [p]Gameplay improvements and fixes[/p]
[p][/p][p]The path to cleansing continues, and Inferno burns deep down.
[/p][p]Your feedback is a gift I deeply value, and I intend to bring many of your ideas to life as we forge VOIN into something truly unforgettable.[/p][p][/p][p]To everyone who has already answered the call, I cannot thank you enough for your support. Join us in our sacred Discord, leave your mark with a Steam review, and prepare for what’s to come.[/p][p][/p][p]Full patch notes for the Permafrost Update:[/p][p]Note: ⚡ indicates changes inspired by the community![/p][p][/p]
Additions 🆕
[h3]New Massive Area[/h3]
  • [p]Explore The Grimmir Expanse, a location 16 times larger than the first, packed with a variety of new activities. Unlock it by acquiring the scroll hidden in Fleshsmith Rogorog’s lair.[/p]
[h3]Quests[/h3]
  • [p]Meet Aurelia, complete Master's Orders, and solve Mysteries.[/p]
[h3]New Enemies[/h3]
  • [p]Face off against Snow Giants, Ice Golems, and more![/p]
[h3]Unique Items[/h3]
  • [p]Scattered across the new world - The Grimmir Expanse, these treasures await you. Keep your vision sharp and your blade sharper.[/p]
[h3]Consumable Items[/h3]
  • [p]Gather various concoctions and empower yourself with potent temporary effects.[/p]
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Changes 🔄
  • [p]After a status effect is applied to the player, it only starts deteriorating after 1 second. This is done to alleviate situations where a status effect continually fluctuates between different numbers of stacks, triggering screen and audio effects repeatedly.[/p]
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Rebalances ⚖️
  • [p]⚡ Obsidian Heart and its enchantment, Roiling Power, now count temporary heart charges too.[/p]
  • [p]⚡ 'Momentum' status effect and its base damage value were reduced from 15% to 7.5% per stack.[/p]
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Bug fixes 🐛
  • [p]Performance deterioration over time was reduced significantly.[/p]
  • [p]Rendering performance improvements across all existing levels.[/p]
  • [p]Secret chests no longer respawn.[/p]
  • [p]The effect of the 'Soulfruit of the Conflux Core' no longer stacks infinitely.[/p]
  • [p]Little exploding otvrats now die after the explosion.[/p]
  • [p]Windraiser's projectile no longer disappears after the first collision.
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New Tree of Talents and the Next Update Preview

Lightnings,


I’ve been cooking.

I’m excited to share that VOIN: Permafrost - a massive new update - is scheduled to be released in June. Watch the new devlog below to see what’s coming next.

But I can’t leave you waiting that long without something new, can I?

[h2]The Reflected Tree of Talents[/h2]
Step into the Hall of Reflections in the Amarict and behold the newest addition to that sacred room - The Reflected Tree of Talents.

The tree already awaits you in the game.


This Tree reflects your inner soul, the very essence of what makes you VOIN.
It represents all current and future skills you unlock and acquire throughout your runs.

Locate and obtain the Soulfruits during your runs, and bring them to the Tree. That way, you can unlock new, powerful passive skills to help on your mission to cleanse this world.

You can assign and reassign these skills directly on the Reflected Tree of Talents while visiting the Hall of Reflections. You will unlock new skill slots as you level up.

[h2]Watch the new devlog[/h2]
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[h2]The complete list of changes in Version 0.2.9[/h2]
Note: ⚡ indicates changes inspired by community!

Additions 🆕
  • The Tree of Talents. Explore the world and find 24 Soulfruits, which you can attach to the Tree of Talents inside the Hall of Reflection to gain various passive bonuses!
  • ⚡ Automatic inventory sorting by type (similar items are grouped).
  • ⚡ Items can be added to 'Favorite' list. Favorite items always stay on top of the inventory and can't be dropped.
  • ⚡ Sky Nodes were added to the Lost City of Omixeer dungeon under the White Mountain Citadel.
Changes 🔄
  • The leveling experience has been remade—kill monsters, gain experience, and level up as soon as you have enough experience.
  • ⚡ Unique items (such as The Snakes, Constellations, The Mace of Spirits Repose) can now drop as loot after you pick them up for the first time.
  • The Field of View for the character’s hands is calculated independently from the camera’s.
Rebalances ⚖️
  • Veilrender’s enchantment, Avatar of Undeath, now ticks every 1.2–1.0 seconds instead of 0.5–0.35 seconds.
  • In order to freeze an enemy, 12 stacks of Freezing are required instead of 11.
  • Shattering frozen enemies does 5x physical damage to all enemies nearby instead of 6x damage.
  • Alum Heart’s max stacks have been reduced to 3, and the time it takes to restore charges has been doubled. The timer also resets upon losing temporary or permanent heart charges.
Bug fixes 🐛
  • All enchantments calculate their damage correctly now.
  • Improved performance of various aspects of enemies (CPU and GPU related).
  • Optimized the Frostfangs ice pillars. The game won't lag anymore when a lot of them are spawned simultaneously.
Engine changes 🚗
  • Converted the project to Unreal Engine 5.5. Let me know if you notice any performance issues.


Until next time,
~ Nikita

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Version 0.2.1 is out now!

Lightnings,

The new patch is now live, addressing some of the issues, but most importantly, adding new items to the game!

Note: ⚡ indicates changes inspired by community!

Additions 🆕
14 new items in total: 5 hearts, 3 rings, 3 runes, 2 artifacts, 1 necklace. All of them were suggested by the community! ❤️ ⁠Items Ideas and Suggestions

Changes 🔄
⚡ Veilrender's enchantment 'Avatar of Undeath' can now trigger from Lunge Attack, Runic Strike and Vortex (the 'spinning' variation).

Rebalances ⚖️
⚡ Health amount of banners summoned by Growler Warlords is reduced (from 2400 to 300 at Toughness level 6).
⚡ The speed at which 'Ablaze' stacks are being removed is reduced, allowing to gather more stacks with items like Phoenixes Feather
'Poisoned' stacks cap for enemies was reduced from 100 to 20

Bug fixes 🐛
  • Necromantic Goblet: 'Tissue Tearing' enchantment now functions properly
  • Scorching Twins: 'Searing Whirl' enchantment now works with 2H hammers, summoning a tornado at the position of the player
  • The game won’t freeze upon retrieving a large number of items lost upon death
  • Clones spawned from Thunder Dash enchantment from the Ring of Floating Butterfly always hit the target

The Mythical Warriors Bundle is now available

Lightnings,

I’ve joined forces with Achilles: Legends Untold to bring you a bundle forged in blood and glory.

Two warriors, one fate. VOIN x Achilles: Legends Untold join forces in the Mythical Warriors Bundle.

Seize both games at a special discount and carve your legend across time. Will you fight as the Thunderborn, or wield the spear of a fallen hero?

[h2]Mythical Warriors Bundle[/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/51638/

[h3]Check out Achilles: Legends Untold[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1314000/Achilles_Legends_Untold/
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Voin, the RPG that blends Doom and Dark Souls, just got a massive new update

Slaying grotesque enemies, achingly beautiful and powerful melee weapons, and dark fantasy worlds - just some of the core ingredients for any good FromSoftware RPG. But what if Dark Souls went first-person, picked up the pace a bit, and incorporated flashes of Doom's hellish, metal aesthetic? Well, you'd get something that looks a lot like Voin. Made by a single developer, this already ambitious RPG just got even bigger and better with its first major content update that adds a new dungeon and fresh foes to the game.


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