Roots Devour News

Hello, players!

Roots Devour is participating in the February Steam Next Fest! The demo is now available for download on Steam, with the latest update v0.1.1.0 released simultaneously. Come and experience the latest version!

A new trailer has also been released, featuring mysterious contents from the full version—don't miss out!

"Gather resources or venture forth into the unknown."
"Beware, for each choice may be your last."
"Watch the foolish worshippers in their blind faith… or descend yourself to weave miracles of madness."

Watch the latest trailer here:
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The full version of Roots Devour is currently in development, and the demo content does not represent the final quality of the game. If you encounter any issues or have feedback, please use the "Feedback" and "Bug Report" options in the main menu to share your thoughts with us!

Hello everyone! We are Rewinding Games, the developers of the Lovecraftian indie game Roots Devour. We’re excited to announce that Roots Devour is officially joining the February Steam Next Fest! The demo is now available for download on Steam, with the latest update v0.1.1.0 released simultaneously. Come and experience the latest version!

[h2]v0.1.1.0 Update Highlights[/h2]
[h3]Inspiration System:[/h3]
A new Inspiration System has been added! Players can unlock knowledge about inspiration gain at the Ritual Place, such as: “Gain 20% Inspiration whenever you open a card pack.”
When the Inspiration bar is full, you will receive a gift from the Mother, allowing you to choose certain cards to add to your deck.

[h3]Card Expansion & Balancing:[/h3]
New Card: Ancient Scroll – When played, it grants 50% Inspiration instantly, but it may also shuffle Evil into your deck.
Adjusted effects for most played cards. Introducing new card decks: Seed, Flower, Mutation, and Evil. Each deck represents a unique playstyle—use them to aid your exploration of the forest.

[h3]Enhanced Exploration Experience:[/h3]
Paths traversed by the Root will now become Corrupted. When the roots regenerate, these paths may undergo mutations. On Corrupted paths, Root will now act autonomously, allowing players to skip previously explored areas.
While exploring the forest, you may discover Hearts of the Tree, granting permanent attribute bonuses.
Some hidden Easter eggs have been quietly scattered throughout the ever-changing forest.

The full version of Roots Devour is currently in development, and the demo content does not represent the final quality of the game. If you encounter any issues or have feedback, please use the "Feedback" and "Bug Report" options in the main menu to share your thoughts with us!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2612690/_/

[h2][Roots Devour Discord Now Open][/h2]
Recently, we finally had some time to set up our Discord. What I mean is, everything is now on track and can be precisely measured.
Joined our Discord: https://discord.gg/mrpB3zqwRq



[h2][Player Q&A][/h2]
In the past year, we’ve completed a brand-new card design and the framework for most of the levels.
Honestly, the first day of work was filled with hope and excitement—it was even livelier than the New Year! During the Spring Festival holiday, we didn’t rest either. We went through every piece of player feedback we could find and carefully recorded everyone’s suggestions! At the same time, we discussions about frequently raised issues, all aimed at bringing a better experience to you.

For the most frequent feedback, here are our answers:

[h3]-About the Frame Rate[/h3]
The current demo version has technical limitations. As the card count increases later in the game, it may consume a significant amount of GPU memory. We’re actively working on resolving this and will implement a comprehensive optimization in the full version!
[h3]-About Brightness[/h3]
We’ve noticed that some players find the game’s visuals a bit too bright. To provide a more comfortable visual experience, we’ve decided to include a gamma adjustment feature in the full version, allowing players to adjust the brightness according to their preferences and screen settings.
[h3]-About Camera Control[/h3]
Thanks for the feedback! We’re working on optimizing camera settings and minimap operations to make controls smoother and exploration easier!
[h3]-About Localization[/h3]
We’ve noticed some translation issues in the English version and sincerely apologize for that! We plan to fix those errors in the full version to provide a more accurate and fluid experience. Thank you for your understanding and support!
[h3]-Chapter Content[/h3]
The story of Chapter 1 takes place on the edge of human territory. In Chapter 2, set in a swampy map, players will face off with human conflicts and, for the first time, reveal your identity as a ruler, secretly influencing the course of the world. The forest is just the beginning—the world will gradually unfold in the future story.

Lastly, a big thanks to you all! And happy new year!

I had trouble sleeping last night, due to a combination of press trip excitement, chugging too many complimentary coffees, and my hotel room being opposite a strange, insistently symmetrical building that reared over my dreams like Sauron’s penthouse. So to settle my nerves, I got up and played a game about being a horrible tree. Just the worst tree. A total shit of a tree. That game was Roots Devour - and great news, if you’re having trouble sleeping you can play it too, for there is a demo in the wilds.

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Roots Devour is participating in the Myths & Legends Sale on Jan 30th! Extend your roots, absorb blood and resources and use strategic planning to overcome challenges and discover the hidden truths in the forest.

Demo available now, start your life reborn as a "Great Old One" in Roots Devour:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3435860/_Demo/