Netherworld Covenant News

Big thanks to Clemmy for the recognition!

To all our supportive players: the game is now in its final build testing phase — see you on June 18!

Netherworld Covenant will globally release in Early Access on June 19, 2025. Developed by the Chinese two-person team MadGoat Game Studio and published by Infini Fun, this dark 3D action roguelike is ready to meet players worldwide! The game supports 12 major languages, with the PC version launching simultaneously on Steam and Epic Games Store.

[h2]EA Content Preview[/h2]
In the Early Access version of Netherworld Covenant, players can experience four complete chapters: Dungeons, Village, Coastal Fishing Hamlet, and Black Tower. Each chapter features unique terrains and distinct monster designs, with players encountering two Elite Bosses and one Final Chapter Boss per chapter. Defeating these powerful enemies grants substantial meta-progression rewards. Additionally, special encounters are scattered throughout the game—overcoming these challenges unlocks extra skills for your arsenal.



[h2]Combat Dynamics Preview[/h2]
As an action roguelike, Netherworld Covenant challenges players to establish their combat systems through Main Weapons, Nether Lantern Weapons, and Ghost Skills. Nether Lantern Weapons provide unique "Suppression" effects to control enemy aggression, while Ghost Skills grant versatile abilities like Blocking, Ranged Attacks, AoE Bursts, and Mobility. However, these skills are governed by Energy and Stamina constraints respectively. Mastering the balance between resource management and offensive pressure will be the core tactical challenge in sustaining relentless attack rhythms.



[h2]Post-Launch Roadmap[/h2]
Following its Early Access launch, Netherworld Covenant will maintain consistent updates en route to its full 1.0 release. The development team plans to expand the game with new chapters, bosses, build archetypes, weapons, interactive elements, and world-building enhancements to deepen the dark fantasy experience.



[h2]Community Events[/h2]
During the Early Access launch period, we'll host community events like speedrun challenges—join us on Discord

MadGoat & InfiniFun

Hi there,

It’s been a while since we last popped in—we’ve been crunching hard on the Early Access version, to the point our fingers might even permanently cramp.



But here is the good news: The EA version of Netherworld Covenant is now over 85% complete as of this week! The remaining 15% is sprinting toward the finish line.

If everything is fine, we’ll drop a major announcement in mid-to-late May—think of it as the final stretch before launch!

We also bring a new scene for sharing this time, this is more like a qualification challenge to hold the Nether Lantern at the very beginning.



Your former comrade-in-arms greets you with a devastating two-hit combo.



But fear not: You’ve unlocked new Soul skills to turn the tide!



One more thing, Netherworld Covenant had been selected for the Eastern Game Fest! A huge shoutout to the organizers for their support.

Back to work
MadGoat & Infini Fun

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Thank you to all players for your support of Netherworld Covenant!!!

During the Steam Next Fest from February 24th to March 3rd, tens of thousands of players experienced our demo, propelling the game into the Top 10 of the Trending Action Games category!

In our new video, we have shared some new progress about the game. With Early Access approaching, we hope we can deliver the version that meets everyone’s expectations.

[h2]Answers to Player Concerns[/h2]

1. Brightness: Will be continuously optimized and adjusted in future versions.
   
2. Soundtrack: Will be gradually updated and expanded to deliver better audiovisual effects in the EA version.
   
3. Balance & Resource Distribution: The demo’s difficulty and economy were intentionally harsh, but the full version will adopt a smoother and more comfortable progression pace.
   
4. PVP Mode: This is currently not planned, as our priority remains refining the single-player experience first.
   

MadGoat Game Studio

A huge thanks to all players for your support of Netherworld Covenant. During the recent Steam events, we really received a lot of attention and feedback.

We invite everyone to continue interacting with us on the Steam Community. If you haven’t tried the demo yet, make sure to find a spare time to experience it and share your thoughts and expectations on the community! https://steamcommunity.com/app/2735580/discussions/



MadGoat Game Studio