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February Recap: Runeborn’s Biggest Month Yet!

Greetings, Runeborn!

February has been an incredible month for us, Steam Next Fest brought in thousands of new players, we dropped major updates, revealed exciting new content, and even got some big community and industry spotlights! If you missed anything, here’s your chance to catch up on all things Runeborn.

[h3]🛠️ Patch 0.3.1 Devlog[/h3]
We released Patch 0.3.1, a significant update packed with new content, improvements, and bug fixes. To go with it, we also put together a Patch Notes Video, breaking down the biggest changes!

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[h3]🔧 Hotfixes: 0.3.12 & 0.3.14[/h3]
We’re committed to keeping Runeborn polished and bug-free, and we’ve rolled out two hotfixes to address issues and improve gameplay stability.

🔹 Hotfix 0.3.12: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3073990/view/538846371928605687?l=english
🔹 Hotfix 0.3.14: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3073990/view/538846371928607348?l=english

[h3]💀 YOU DIED Trailer[/h3]
We showcased Runeborn’s brutal dark fantasy world with the YOU DIED trailer, and we loved seeing your reactions! If you haven’t watched it yet, check it out below.

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[h3]Community Spotlight – Olexa’s Runeborn Playthrough![/h3]

The amazing Olexa checked out Runeborn and shared his thoughts in a brand-new video! Give it a watch and see how he tackled the demo!

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[h3]📰 WeTech Presentation & Award[/h3]

The team had boots on the ground as we had the chance to present Runeborn to a wider audience of tech specialists at WeTech. Which led to fruitful feedback and it was an amazing experience.
We’re incredibly honored and grateful for the support as we continue to develop and refine the game.

Read More About It here!

[h3]💰 Gleam Giveaway [/h3]
We held a milestone celebration Gleam Giveaway, which was a huge success! We want to congratulate the six lucky winners of the $50 Steam Gift Cards. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped spread the word. Stay tuned for more giveaways in the future!

[h3]⚔️ Top Damage Contest - Show off your skills for a chance to win a Full Copy of Runeborn![/h3]

Think you have what it takes to dish out the highest damage in a single cast?
Our Top Damage Contest is live, and we want to see the craziest numbers you can pull off!

🏆 Enter the Contest: On our Discord Server
🕒 Contest Ends: March 2nd, 11:00 PM GMT+0 / March 3rd, 12:00 AM CET

[h3]📣 Your Feedback Matters![/h3]

We’ve been overwhelmed (in the best way!) by the amazing feedback from Steam Next Fest and the demo. We’re currently working on a way to consolidate all your suggestions and improvements, expect more details on this soon!

Stay tuned, and as always, thank you for being part of this journey! See you in the next update!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073990/Runeborn/

0.3.14 is out now! New Stream broadcast, Top Damage is back!

We're keeping it short and sweet today! Our team brought you guys a new tasty livestream filled with tech, information, and tips for you to digest!


Changes:
  • Updated Phoenix Feather description to be less ambiguous (Thanks to 'Alias' for pointing that out)
Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where the game would fail to launch caused by old save files


[h2]Top Damage Community event is back![/h2]


Head over to our Discord!
Check the rules and participate for your chance to win these prizes!


Wishlist and Play the Demo NOW!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3168290/Runeborn_Demo/

Patch 0.3.12 Hotfix is out!

We’ve pushed out a quick hotfix to smooth out a few issues and make some small improvements!

[h3]What's New:[/h3]

  • Added the Intro Comic to the Tutorial!
  • New option in Gameplay Settings to toggle "Big Win" Banners.
  • Reduced the size of the "Big Win" Banners by ~20% for less screen clutter.


[h3]Fixes:[/h3]
  • Fixed a bug where Arachnis disabling Rune Hammer (or mirrored versions) caused an error. (Shoutout to Flimsy for the bug report!)



Update now and keep the feedback coming!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073990/Runeborn/

Our biggest Patch yet! 0.3.1 is out!

[h2]Greetings, Runeborn![/h2]
We're excited to bring you the latest update for the Runeborn Demo, packed with new features, gameplay enhancements, and essential fixes. This version includes new trinkets, improved tutorials, and UI updates to enhance your experience.

Watch John, Phil, Jonathan, Andrew and Ben breakdown these changes:
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[h3]New Features[/h3]
  • "Big Win" Effect Banners – This one you will have to see for yourself!
  • Tutorial Improvements – Enhanced onboarding to better guide new players.
[h3]New Trinkets:[/h3]
  • Daoist Bracer
  • Raijin's Drum
  • Underwolf Statue
  • Warmup Wand
  • Jeweler's Loupe
  • Improved Rune Descriptions – Clearer explanations for Prismatic Eye Runes.
[h3]UI Updates:[/h3]
  • Updated Drop to Sell artwork.
  • Updated "Targeted by" tooltip text to use boss short names.
  • Common Refresh Rate Options – More settings for a smoother visual experience.
[h3]Disabled Trinkets:[/h3]
To carve our game's identity, we have sunset trinkets that have been obsoleted by balance changes and updates.
  1. Soul Dagger
  2. Mimic Talisman
  3. Greed Pot
  4. IOU
  5. Quest Board
  6. First Edition
  7. Midas Touch
  8. Nugget of Wisdom
  9. Null Token
  10. Bean Brew
  11. Nap Time
  12. Raven Pin
  13. Gift Box
  14. Extra Life
  15. Flickering Flame
  16. Empty Box
  17. Sodie
  18. Showstopper
  19. Mood Ring
[h3]Fixes[/h3]
  • Resolved an issue with "Thief 2" missing its Rune display in the consumable overlay.
  • Fixed a display issue with Light Rune descriptions when using Distortion Lens & Lightning Rod.
  • Resolved problems with disabled trinkets on the Leaderboard.
  • Fixed a swapping issue with Runes targeted by Elites or Bosses.
  • Fixed an error when closing the game during a new game start and continuing later.
  • Resolved an error when hovering over Runes on the new game screen.


Keep your feedback coming, and don’t forget to check out the Patch Notes Video!

Play the demo now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073990/Runeborn/

Runeborn is heading to Steam Next Fest!

[h2]Greetings, Runeborn![/h2]

As Steam Next Fest is approaching, we’re hosting a giveaway event from now until the end of the Next Fest period to hype up the next available Demo for Runeborn!
We want to celebrate this with everyone all over the world, so get ready to join in! See below for more details!

💠 Event Period:
📅 February 5 – February 19, 2025 (UTC+0)

💠 How to Enter:
✔ Complete different tasks to earn entries.
✔ The more tasks you complete, the higher your chances of winning!

🔗 Enter now: Link

💠 Prizes:
🏆 6 Winners – Each receives a $50 Steam Gift Card!

Stay up to date with Runeborn news by following our social media and joining our Discord!

📺 Don’t forget—we’re also running a Steam Broadcast where you can learn more about Runeborn and leave some questions / feedback for our devs!

Let’s make this Next Fest one to remember—good luck, Runeborn! 🎲✨


🔗 Wishlist & Tune In Here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3073990/Runeborn/