Arms of God News

[p]Hey, it’s Dominik again - the solo dev behind Arms of God.
[/p][p]This latest update is a big batch of improvements and tweaks, with a strong focus on accessibility and overall polish (including one of the most requested features: full key remapping).[/p][p]Huge thanks for all your suggestions and bug reports (Discord + Steam forum) - they help a lot, especially now that Steam Next Fest is getting really close. Before SNF hits, I want the demo to feel as polished as possible and - most importantly - fun for everyone who discovers it during the event.[/p][p]Also: I’ve got a little surprise for those of you who already played the demo. For Steam Next Fest only, I’m adding something that should make you want to jump back in and lose a few more hours :)
More details soon - but feel free to guess in the comments under this post!
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NEW[/p]

• [p]New animated concept art appears after the intro (art by Jakub Mathia, animated by me)[/p]
• [p]Full key remapping[/p]
• [p]New Settings window[/p]
• [p]Gamepad icon switcher (Xbox / PlayStation)[/p]
• [p]New languages: Traditional Chinese, Thai[/p]
• [p]Updated localizations: Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese[/p]
• [p]New sounds for several weapons and events[/p]
• [p]New 3D models for Library and Catacombs locations[/p][p][/p]

[p] [/p][p][/p][p]BALANCE AND GAMEPLAY CHANGES[/p]

• [p]Rebalanced: Attack Speed, Critical Chance, Damage Conversion, Machine Gun family, Melee weapon speed, and elemental damage in upgrades[/p]
• [p]Max Dodge cap set to 80% + dodge rebalance[/p]
• [p]Removed the Righteous Edge blessing[/p]
• [p]Multi-Shot Coil moved from Tier 2 to Tier 3[/p]
• [p]Spectre now starts with Piercing Barrel instead of Multi-Shot Coil[/p]
• [p]Fire and Electric debuffs: stacking + calculations reworked[/p]
• [p]Transferred damage calculations updated[/p]
• [p]Weapons now stay in the same slot when selling or merging[/p]
• [p]Major CPU performance optimizations[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]SHOP AND UX[/p]

• [p]Refund system changed to single-module refund[/p]
• [p]Added option to Refund / Unlock with a single key (hold)[/p]

[p][/p][p]FIXES[/p]

• [p]Fixed a rare issue where a skill sometimes wouldn’t work[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing localization in multiple places[/p]
• [p]Fixed ESC not working correctly when switching from Shop back to the game[/p]
• [p]Fixed upgrades appearing in the Shop when all upgrade slots were already full[/p]
• [p]Fixed HP bar not updating correctly with very low maximum HP values[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where metaprogression resources sometimes weren’t added at the end of a run[/p]
• [p]Fixed refund button not working in some cases[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]One more thing: Tiny Roguelikes event just started, and Arms of God is part of it - if you’re into the genre, you’ll definitely find more cool stuff there too.
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[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]It's Dominik, the solo developer behind Arms of God. The latest demo update is live![/p][p]Update v0.41 focuses on adding long-requested clarity through a new Codex system, improving controls, and fixing several important gameplay issues.
[/p][h3]New Feature – Codex[/h3][p]I’ve added the Codex, an in-game knowledge base that gradually unlocks as you play and discover new mechanics, enemies, weapons, and events.
[/p][p]The Codex is divided into four categories:[/p]

1. [p]Tips - practical insights about how weapons, stats, and mechanics really work under the hood.[/p]
2. [p]Weapons - unlocked weapon merge combinations, along with hints on how to create them and what to focus on when upgrading.[/p]
3. [p]Enemies - enemies are unlocked after killing a sufficient number of a given type. Each entry includes tactical advice on how to deal with them effectively.[/p]
4. [p]Events - currently includes descriptions for Chest and Shrine, the two events available in the demo. Many more events will be added in future updates.[/p]

[p]The Codex is designed to reward curiosity and experimentation, without overwhelming new players upfront.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Control Option – Mouse Only Mode[/h3][p]A new control scheme is now available: [/p]

• [p]Movement using the mouse[/p]
• [p]Left mouse button – interaction[/p]
• [p]Right mouse button – skill[/p]

[p]This mode is especially useful for players who prefer a fully mouse-driven experience.[/p][p][/p][h3]Gameplay changes and additions[/h3]

• [p]Each character class now starts with a different upgrade for their main weapon[/p]
• [p]Doomsday Santa has left the game and will return when summoned again next year[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Weapon and combat changes[/h3]

• [p]Weapons such as TwinBlast, LaserRifle, Detonator, Skystrike, and Railgun can now be created by merging Tier 1 weapons (Tier 3 weapon merging is still in production)[/p]
• [p]Stun stat on weapons now works correctly[/p]
• [p]Weapon speed scaling has been reworked:[/p][p]100% = 2x speed[/p][p]200% = 3x speed and so on[/p]

• [p]Melee weapon shockwaves now correctly fire in the direction of the attack[/p]
• [p]Weapon upgrades rebalanced up to Tier 2[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Fixes and improvements[/h3]

• [p]Fixed a bug causing incorrect 10K damage calculations when changing a weapon’s element[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue allowing the game to start from level 16[/p]
• [p]Heaven Wrath has been renamed to Air Strike (the previous name did not reflect its behavior)[/p]
• [p]Air Strike now always explodes, even if its target dies beforehand[/p]
• [p]Rebalanced difficulty scaling in Act 2 – later waves now ramp up in difficulty faster[/p]
• [p]and many other small fixes.[/p]

[p][/p][p]As always, thank you for playing the demo and sharing feedback - it directly shapes the development of Arms of God. More content and systems are already in the works! Steam Next Fest is just around the corner, right? ;)[/p]

[p]Hello everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]today I’m releasing a major update to Arms of God that introduces the Bishop - a new boss encounter that closes Act II. He ain't a nice fella... The Bishop did not see the apocalypse as punishment, but as revelation, and he embraced it fully, believing he was carrying out God’s true will. You can learn more about his twisted faith and motives through his lore in the game. [/p][p][/p][p]The citizens of Blackwater are gone. In their place stand skeletons, raised by the Bishop’s blood rituals and bound to his command. These are the final enemies of Act II - the remains of a city turned into weapons. They fight with the same devotion they once had for their home, and they will not rest until you are reduced to bones alongside them.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Beyond the Bishop himself, I’ve done a balance pass across the demo. Act I is now more accessible for new players, while Act II has been made more challenging. Passive upgrades have also been rebalanced. [/p][p]I’ve also made a few improvements to hit sounds. Audio feedback is one of my main priorities, and I’ll be focusing more heavily on combat sounds and impact feedback in January.[/p][p][/p][h2]Happy Holidays - The Doomsday Santa Arrives!
[/h2][p]I’ve also added a seasonal surprise. Once a year, at the end of the season, a pilgrim of the Order arrives - Doomsday Santa. This is a special, limited character I created just for this update, and I hope you’ll enjoy trying him out.[/p][p]Doomsday Santa comes with his own unique active ability, Snowball, letting him roll through enemies as a massive sphere of consecrated ice, freezing everything in his path and leaving the battlefield cold and still.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Here are the stats for Doomsday Santa’s active ability:
[/p][p][/p][p]You can test Doomsday Santa right now in the updated demo. Seek out this seasonal pilgrim while you can. The holidays won't last forever.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]I want to say thank you for all the feedback and reviews of the demo - I’m grateful for every single one. Over 12,000 players have already tried the demo, and that support really means a lot to me.[/p][p]You’re also very welcome to join our Discord, where you can report bugs, share feedback, your awesome builds, and talk about the demo directly. A huge thank you to everyone who has joined recently - I truly appreciate you being there and helping shape the game!

Happy Holidays!

- Dominik [/p]

[p]Hey everyone,
It's Dominik, the solo developer behind Arms of God. I want to start by saying thank you for the warm reception of the demo released a few days ago. More than 4,000 players have already tried it out - which is absolutely mind-blowing. I’m also truly grateful for every single review on Steam, they help the game’s visibility more than you can imagine, and they mean a lot to me personally as I keep building this world step by step. [/p][p][/p][p]Over the last few days I focused on expanding the content, polishing gameplay, and improving performance across the board. This update brings a lot of new things into the demo - especially the entire second act.[/p][p][/p][p]Below is a full breakdown of what’s new, changed, and fixed.

NEW CONTENT[/p]

• [p]15 new unique, handcrafted levels for Act II - each with its own artwork and narrative entry. This chapter pushes the story deeper into the corrupted cathedral grounds.[/p]
• [p]New destructible objects - you can now destroy marked objects using abilities.[/p]
• [p]New hint for unlocking the Cathedral. A clearer message now indicates that permanent blessings become available only after reclaiming the cathedral.[/p]
• [p]Anti-Aliasing setting (including Super Res). Super Res + Screen Percentage at 150% allows the game to run at extremely high resolution. Highly recommended for stronger GPUs. [/p]
• [p]Localization of the demo into German, Korean, and Russian.[/p]
• [p]Added Act IV artwork. A small teaser of things to come.[/p]

[p][/p][p]BALANCING CHANGES[/p]

• [p]Rebalanced critical damage stats and weapons. [/p]
• [p]Removed modules: Vowed Might & Manna Drop.[/p]
• [p]Shorter, lore-friendly Act I chapter descriptions.[/p]
• [p]Rebalanced game speed, player movement, and enemy pacing in Act I[/p]
• [p]New free blessing for Act I: “Mother’s Blessing” that helps new players find unique items and smooths the early game experience.[/p]

[p]FIXES[/p]

• [p]Improved collisions with trees[/p]
• [p]Fixed screen percentage not updating correctly[/p]
• [p]Main character and boss now stick to the ground more reliably in animations[/p]
• [p]Added missing localization and corrected typos[/p]
• [p]Fixed several rare crashes[/p]
• [p]Fixed disappearing enemy grenade red zones[/p]
• [p]ESC works properly while attaching upgrades[/p]

[p][/p][p]MAJOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS[/p][p]Significant optimizations were made to:[/p]

• [p]enemy movement and action processing[/p]
• [p]enemy projectiles and mines[/p]
• [p]spawning and despawning map resources[/p]
• [p]spawning new enemies[/p]
• [p]displaying floating damage text[/p]
• [p]overall performance - especially in large battles - should now feel noticeably smoother.[/p]

[p][/p][p]WHAT’S NEXT?[/p][p]In the next update I’m focusing on:[/p]

• [p]New Act II boss: The Bishop - a major fight that ties directly into the story of the corrupted church.[/p]
• [p]The Codex: a full in-game book with explanations, tips, lore, and mechanical breakdowns.[/p]
• [p]Metaprogression expansion. What you currently see in the demo (The Statue) is only a placeholder with basic upgrades. In the full game there will be six buildings, each offering a different path of meta progression.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Also, a quick note - Arms of God is currently part of Bullet Heaven Fest 3.0. If you enjoy this genre, the event has plenty of other great titles worth checking out. There’s a Midweek Deal running right now, in case you’re browsing for something new to play.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]The demonic hordes grow restless. The shadows deepen. Evil stirs in the forgotten corners of our world, and soon you will be called upon to stand against the tide of darkness. But before the true battle begins, it is time to test yourself and experience a taste of the war that awaits.

Bullet Heaven 3.0 is officially here, and im thrilled to be part of it once again![/p][p]To celebrate, I have made a new demo for you to experience Arms of God firsthand. [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]What the demo includes:[/p]

• [p]Acts I & II (15 unique levels in Act I; levels in Act II will be updated soon)[/p]
• [p]Boss fight (the Act II boss will be updated soon)[/p]
• [p]10 unique enemy types[/p]
• [p]3 playable heroes[/p]
• [p]34 weapons and 90 upgrade modules[/p]
• [p]Weapon build crafting: merge and combine weapons with each other and with upgrades to create powerful synergies[/p]
• [p]Basic metaprogression (a statue building with a few upgrades available)[/p]
• [p]2 types of side objectives (shrines and chests)[/p]

[p]What's missing, but will be in the full release:[/p]

• [p]Story Mode (4 acts, each with 15 unique levels)[/p]
• [p]4 main bosses and 8 optional bosses[/p]
• [p]Cathedral expansion: full progression for modules, upgrades, weapons and characters[/p]
• [p]Separate Endgame Mode, unlocked after completing Story Mode[/p]
• [p]6 additional types of side objectives[/p]
• [p]And much more![/p]

[p]I have also worked on a brand new trailer (lately Im pretty busy ;D) to help you dive deeper into the gameplay and immerse yourself in the game's atmosphere - check it out![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]One more thing: As a solo developer, I wanted to add even more content to this demo, but time isn't made of rubber! The good news is that I'm working on a major patch that will drop on December 10th—bringing all that additional content I originally planned. I hope you'll come back to experience it!

To support streamers and YouTubers, the game now includes a Content Creator Mode, ensuring gameplay can be streamed or recorded without music copyright concerns. Influencers can dive into the demo immediately and safely showcase the game to their audiences.[/p][p]Join the Discord so you don't miss the release! [/p]