Realm of Ink News

[h2]As summer heats up, let ink bring you a cool escape![/h2][p]The Steam Summer Sale is here! From now until July 10, enjoy 10% off Realm of Ink and dive into a world of living ink and epic adventure![/p][p]Looking for a refreshing way to beat the summer heat at home?
Let Realm of Ink transport you to flowing landscapes and six breathtaking realms, where you’ll dash through mystical worlds and take on fierce foes![/p][p]Can’t sleep on those hot summer nights?
Break the silence with thrilling battles—become a master of ink, wielding diverse powers to paint your own legend. Every move brings a burst of cool excitement![/p][p][/p][h2]Jump in now and experience five core features:[/h2][p]1) Four unique ink realms—explore layered mountains and hidden valleys[/p][p]2) Nine dynamic combat styles—create your own techniques with fluid weapon combos[/p][p]3) 40+ Ink Gem skills—turn every step into a living masterpiece[/p][p]4) 200+ Perks—outsmart every challenge and leave your worries behind[/p][p]5) 13 powerful bosses—grow stronger with every fight and find your inner calm[/p][p]Plus, don’t miss our brand-new summer update, bringing you an onslaught of steel and sand![/p][p][/p][p]Join our official Discord (https://discord.com/invite/X63T277eVn) to share your summer adventures and connect with fellow heroes![/p][p][/p][p]Wishing you a cool and exciting summer,
Leap Studio
June 27, 2025[/p]

[p][/p][p]Dear players，[/p][p]Thank you so much for your patience and enthusiasm for Realm of Ink. We’re excited to bring you a new update, and we truly appreciate everyone who’s joined us on this journey through Early Access.[/p][p][/p][h2]What’s New[/h2][h3]2 New Chapters, 21 New Rooms, and Brand New Enemies & Bosses![/h3][p]Two New Early-Game Chapters, randomly selected alongside the original two early-game chapters[/p][p][/p][h3]🌹 Swordcry Valley: A valley where swords clash and old legends linger.[/h3][p][/p][p]Mid-Boss: Yan Yanzi[/p][p][/p][p]Chapter Boss: July & Demonbane[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🌹 The Kingdom of Guyue: A lonely fortress in the desert where the pipa once played, now haunted by serpents and scorpions.[/h3][p][/p][p]Mid-Boss: Venomsong Luo[/p][p][/p][p]Chapter Boss: Qinghua & Chirao[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]2 New Ink Gems, 13 New Perks[/h2][p] [/p][p]Sword Ink: Unleash critical hits with a storm of sword energy![/p][p] [/p][p]Snake Ink: Sweep the battlefield with swirling sand traps![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Other changes[/h2][h3]Bug fixes[/h3][p]Fixed an issue where clicking the "Credits" button makes the game crash.[/p][p]Fixed an issue where pausing during boss dialogue leads to errors.[/p][p]Fixed an issue where abilities surrounding your clone/avatar has no limit (e.g. Violetta Form's Ability "Protector Spin").[/p][p]Fixed an issue where Ink Pet's Special Skills' cooldown reduction cannot be accelerated.[/p][p]Fixed an issue where "Max HP +30" of "Stone Elixir" does not take effect when HP is higher than 50%.[/p][p][/p][h3]Balance changes[/h3][p]Grace Form's Ability "Ink Surge" enhanced to "Common +10%, Rare +20%, Epic +30%, Legendary +50%."[/p][p]Dr. Suen Form's Ability "Power Trip" can only take effect on Momo now, not all Ink Pets.[/p][p][/p][h3]A Note to Our Players[/h3][p]🌹Since the delay announcement in April, we know many of you have been looking forward to the full version of Realm of Ink. Our goal is to reward your patience with even more content and a better experience. After this June update, we’ll keep adding new features and polishing the game. We’re committed to making the wait worthwhile![/p][p][/p][p]Coming soon: More new chapters, ink gems, and perks are on the way![/p][p]Our next update is planned for September 2025.[/p][p] [/p][p]Join our Discord to share your feedback directly with the team and connect with fellow Realm of Ink [/p][p]fans for discussion, tips, and the latest updates. Be part of our growing server here: discord.gg/X63T277eVn[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for being part of our community. We can’t wait for you to try the new content![/p][p][/p][p]Leap Studio[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, adventurers![/p][p] [/p][p]We're excited to share some big news with you—our June update for Realm of Ink is just around the corner! Thank you for your patience and support during these past months. Your feedback and encouragement have been invaluable to us as we continue developing the game.[/p][p] [/p][h2]*What's Coming in June*[/h2][p]This update is part of our phased rollout for the full release. Here's what you can look forward to this month:[/p][p] [/p][p]- Two brand new chapters to explore[/p][p]- Major system updates for improved gameplay[/p][p]- Fresh content and enhancements based on community feedback[/p][p] [/p][p]And this is just the beginning! More content is planned for September, with the full release coming in November. Stay tuned for detailed patch notes and sneak peeks right here on Steam.[/p][h2] [/h2][h2]*Focus Tester Recruitment*[/h2][p]We're also looking for dedicated players to help us playtest the upcoming content. If you're interested in shaping the future of Realm of Ink, we invite you to join our focus testing group![/p][p] [/p][h2]*Requirements*:[/h2][p]- Own the game (Early Access purchase)[/p][p]- Able to provide feedback in English[/p][p] [/p][h2]*What You'll Do*:[/h2][p]- Get early access to new content[/p][p]- Play, test, and share your feedback[/p][p]- Complete short pre- and post-test surveys[/p][p] [/p][h2]*How to Apply*:[/h2][p][/p][p]Fill out the sign-up form and pre-test survey here: https://forms.gle/rtuaRvHtf4jwGw5C8[/p][p][/p][p]Please include proof of purchase and playtime, and let us know why you'd like to be a tester.[/p][p] [/p][p]If you have questions, please leave a comment on this announcement or reach out via our community forums.[/p]

Hello, A Kuan is here again, with a small update for daily maintenance. I am listening carefully to what everyone says.

【Added】
1. Added "Keyword Explanation" for Ink Gems, Perks, Abilities and Supplements in Ink Realm Anecdote
2. Added new NPC "Felicity Quinn", you can consumes 70% of current HP to draw one Legendary Elixir (can not use reroll for elixirs reward)

【Fixed】
1. Fixed an issue where range indicator of General Gor Form's Heavy Attack can not be shorten because of wall or obstacle.
2. Fixed an issue where "Light Attack/Heavy Attack damage +35%" of "Eight Trigrams Compass" wouldn't take effect
3. Fixed a bug when having both Monk Jin Form's Abilities "Buddha's Radiance" and "Guardian Wheel", the Heavy Attack of Ink Pet can not mark enemies with Buddha's Radiance
4. Fixed a bug where the Ink Pet Damage Modifier of "Momo Ink" can only affect Momo

【General Improvements】
1. Your buff about reborn will show icon at left, when you take fatal damage, will consume first of these buffs.
2. Ink Gem bought by player from Dr. Lao will be Rare instead of Common.
3. Enemies summoned by {The Eroded Wraith} Emperor Puppet become common enemies instead of summoned enemies, which means they can trigger "defeats an enemy" or "the enemy dies" effect, such as Curse Ink or Gold Touch

Leap Studio
4.14

Dear players,

As many of you are already aware, the full release of Realm of Ink has been delayed, with the new target window set for November 2025. We sincerely apologize to everyone who had been looking forward to the March release. That said, we are committed to making this delay worthwhile. The upcoming version will significantly surpass the original March plans, bringing more content, greater depth, and a more refined overall experience. In this letter, we’d like to provide a clear explanation of the delay and share what you can expect moving forward.

[h3]1. A Heartfelt Apology
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First and foremost, we want to say sorry to every player who has supported us in the long time—especially those who were expecting the full version in March. We deeply understand your disappointment and frustration.

We also admit that our communication in the past three months has been insufficient. Due to a number of unexpected events—including the Steam takedown, internal adjustments, and new partnership negotiations, we failed to keep everyone updated in time. This information gap understandably led to confusion and concern in the community, and We feel truly sorry for this.

[h3]2. Why We Chose to Delay
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Our original plan was to launch the full version in March 2025, including four major chapters, the Book Spirit boss, and a fifth final chapter. By January, we had already completed around 70% of development.

However, on January 3rd, the game was suddenly removed from Steam, disrupting everything.

After two intense weeks of communication and appeals, we came to a hard truth: once delisted, it’s extremely difficult for a game to be restored or re-released in its original form. We began preparing for a new relaunch from scratch.

Some suggested we change the name and “rebrand” the game. But would that still be Realm of Ink? Seeing how the takedown affected our players was heartbreaking. After careful discussion, we made a commitment: we would rebuild a better, more expansive version, to repay your patience and support.

Then came another twist. On March 7, Steam unexpectedly restored our store page and put the game back online as it was. But by then, we had already started full development on the upgraded version. We decided to stick to that path and keep building forward.

[h3]3. New Rollout Plan: Three Phases
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To let you experience the new content earlier, we will release the full version in three phases:
• June 2025 – Two new chapters + system updates
• September 2025 – Two more chapters + additional content
• November 2025 – Final content release + official full launch

These are not just milestones for our team, but promises to you.

[h3]4. What’s New in the Full Version?
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We’re working hard to make the new Realm of Ink worthy of your wait. Here’s what you can expect:
• 8 mainline chapters (up from 4), with 4 chapters randomly selected for each run.
• 18 bosses in total (up from 9), including a hidden final boss with unique mechanics
• More enemies, systems, and build options to increase strategy and replayability
• Expanded build content and QoL features to boost creativity and ease of play
• A solid content foundation for future expansions and updates

Here’s a comparison table to help you see the difference at a glance:


[h3]5. To Everyone Still Waiting
[/h3]We know that a delay is more than a missed deadline. It brings doubt, disappointment, and uncertainty. We can’t ask for your forgiveness with just a simple “please understand.”

But what we can do is make it right—with time, with content, and with sincerity.
To everyone still waiting: thank you.

Your support is what gave us the courage to reject a “safe” release and instead aim for a version of Realm of Ink that you can truly love again.

Over the coming months, we’ll share updates more frequently, letting you follow the journey and growth of Realm of Ink alongside us.

We hope that when the full version finally arrives in November, you’ll feel that this wait was worth it.

With gratitude,
Leap Studio
April 9, 2025