Lone Soul News

[p][/p][p]Hello conquerors,[/p][p]Thank you for all the feedback you’ve been sharing about Lone Soul! Since launch we’ve released hotfixes for critical issues, and after testing it we’re ready with the first patch.[/p][p]Our main focus is improving the overall balance, especially enemy damage output, dash cooldown timing, and how difficulty ramps between floors. All to keep you engaged no matter if it's your first run or you already put a lot of diffuculty modifiers to finish up the campaign. Let's take a look at the whole list:[/p]

• [p]Fixed a rare issue where enemies could become invisible[/p]
• [p]Fixed enemy spawn limit not working in the first chamber[/p]
• [p]Fixed a missing barrier in one dungeon chamber[/p]
• [p]Fixed shield orbs spawning outside the player area[/p]
• [p]Fixed a gold exploit[/p]
• [p]Improved performance on Floor 3[/p]

• [p]Decreased dash cooldown from 2.2 to 1.5 s[/p]
• [p]Increased enemy health and damage and the curve of their empowerment[/p]
• [p]Increased health of patrons’ companions[/p]
• [p]Increased bosses health[/p]
• [p]Adjusted various in-game resources drops[/p]
• [p]Increased thunder damage of the Lightning ultimate ability[/p]
• [p]Increased collider size in the Control Zone challenge type[/p]

• [p]Fixed various missing sound effects[/p]
• [p]Fixed various missing voice over lines
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[p]Follow us if you want to catch future patch announcements!
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Here is the list of the currently known issues:[/p]

• [p]Floor entrances in Dungeon and Reef loads the Forest biome[/p]
• [p]Missing voice over lines for Minos at the end of the tutorial[/p]
• [p]Missing R3 button icon on the PS5 controller[/p]
• [p]Pausing the menu with a gamepad at the base can get you stuck; use mouse or keyboard to exit[/p]
• [p]When acquiring the challenge “Reduced runes at the Monument of the Patron” on gamepad, there are issues with selling runes[/p]

[p]We’re already testing the next patch and aim to roll it out in a couple of days.
[/p][p]Want to help shape the fixes and improvements? Join us on Discord and drop your feedback![/p][p] [/p][p]Express yourself in battle! Laughing Fox Games
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[p][/p][p]Hello Conquerors,[/p][p]The time of waiting is over. The gates of the tower are finally opened for you to start your excursion from the tower base floating above through 3 dangerous floors to reach the tower core and rescue Revellia.
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Here is everything you can expect from the full version of Lone Soul:[/p]

• [p]A stylish combat system based on combos. Use a variety of attacks to increase your damage![/p]
• [p]3 different biomes: Mythical Forest, Endless Dungeon, Cosmic Reef, each with distinct variants and different moods.[/p]
• [p]5 rune trees per patron (20 in total), giving you full build flexibility and powerful abilities at the end.[/p]
• [p]48 gear pieces, each with a fully representative 3D model, that further enhance your skills.[/p]
• [p]A full story campaign featuring English VO, with small side stories and patrons commenting on your moves in the tower.[/p]
• [p]Gate of Challenges, unlocked after your first finished run, with a set of different gameplay modifiers for a more hardcore challenge.[/p]
• [p]Obelisk of Glory, in-game achievements rewarding you with additional resource upgrades.[/p]
• [p]Patrons’ companions (available via a rune tree) that support you during battle.[/p]

[p]The game is designed so that whether you are a hardcore action roguelite player or you prefer pure hack-and-slash action and don’t want to keep dodging attacks, we’ve got you covered. And there will be plenty of content to obtain and upgrade.[/p][p]We know the current economy is tough, so we’ve decided to keep the price as low as we can, at $16.99. However, if you would like to support us, we’ve also made a special Supporter Edition with a couple of small gifts, including a base decoration, supporter badge, and official artbook.

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]This is the first release; we did our best to test it on all possible configurations, however we know that only with your help can we make the game even better.[/p][p]So, for full transparency, here is the list of known issues, which will be fixed in an upcoming hotfix/patch:[/p]

• [p]The floor entrance on floors 2 and 3 is loading a forest variant.[/p]

• [p]Performance on floor 3 might be slightly lower compared to 1 and 2.[/p]

• [p]Pausing the menu with a gamepad at the base might get you stuck (use mouse or keyboard).[/p]

[p]We’d love to hear your thoughts on the game. Join us on Discord and leave your feedback.[/p][p] [/p][p]Express yourself in battle! Laughing Fox Games


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[p]Hello Conquerors,[/p][p]While we continue working hard to prepare everything for the October 20th release, we're also making constant improvements here and there. To give you a taste of the upcoming build, we've decided to update the demo once again.[/p][p]If you haven’t tried it yet, now is the perfect time. And remember, your progression carries over to the full game, so you can gear up in advance and have your character ready for the full tower excursion on release day.[/p][p] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Here's what's new:[/p][p]Gamepad Improvements[/p][p]We're continuing to enhance the gamepad experience, both in combat and especially in the UI. Various elements have been polished to feel smoother and more intuitive. For example, in the rune tree, the default path is now followed automatically, letting you apply upgrades within seconds.[/p][p]Improved AI and Enemy Positioning[/p][p]To raise the intensity of combat, smaller units like healers will now try to flee from you. We’ve also added more randomized enemy spawns, including the ability for multiple enemies to spawn in the same location, making each encounter less predictable.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]And remember: all of this comes on top of the massive previous demo updates. If you haven’t played the demo in a while, there’s a good chance you won’t recognize the game anymore:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]If you want to catch up on everything, check out the changelog below:[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Improved gamepad auto-locking on enemies[/p]
• [p]Improved UI navigation on gamepad[/p]
• [p]Added new spawn points for enemies[/p]
• [p]Improved enemies AI for smaller units [/p]
• [p]Added Polish and German translations[/p]

[p]...and tons of bug fixes, optimizations, and QoL changes compared to the previous demo.[/p][hr][/hr][p]You can also expect some hotfixes in the coming days that will iron out any remaining issues. We've also compiled a list of known issues we plan to address soon:[/p][p]Known issues[/p]

• [p]The current demo version is only available in English, German and Polish (this will be fixed with a hotfix/patch ahead of the release)[/p]
• [p]Low graphics settings reduce base brightness more than intended[/p]

[p]We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new demo. Join us on Discord and leave your feedback. And if you haven’t already, make sure to wishlist Lone Soul on Steam.[/p][p] [/p][p]Express yourself in battle! Laughing Fox Games


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[p][/p][p]Hello Conquerors,[/p][p]Today we have exciting news for you. Lone Soul is almost ready to ship and will launch on Steam on Monday, October 20th! [/p][p]As a reminder, we're aiming for a full release on day one, no Early Access. You'll be able to explore three different biomes (so far we've only shown the first one, with more surprises coming soon), a Gate of Challenges with additional gameplay modifiers, and a full-fledged story featuring in-game cutscenes, full English voice-over, and a true ending.[/p][p]To celebrate the release date, we also have a new demo update to keep you engaged and hooked until the full version arrives. Let us know what you think![/p][p] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Here’s a quick summary of what’s new:[/p][p]Autolock on enemies
One of the recurring feedback points was that some attacks lacked precision, and certain players didn’t feel fully in control of their combos. We’ve addressed this by adding an auto lock-on system for enemies, which you can still adjust as needed. Combos should feel sharper than ever now.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Crystals reworked
Through rune tree unlocks, you can gain the ability to spawn and attach crystals to enemies. When destroyed, these trigger powerful effects. We've reworked the system to better balance it with other upgrade paths, improved visibility and added the ability for crystals to move between enemies. Try it out and let us know what you think.
[/p][p][/p][p]And of course – tons of bug fixes, QoL changes and improvements![/p][p]And remember: all of this comes on top of the massive 0.9 and 0.9.5 demo updates. If you haven’t played the demo in a while, there’s a good chance you won’t recognize the game anymore.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]If you want to catch up on everything, check out the changelog below:[/p][hr][/hr][h3]0.9.6 Demo - changelog[/h3][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Added auto-lock on enemies[/p]
• [p]Reworked crystals[/p]
• [p]Enemies starting point is more centered now[/p]
• [p]Balance improvements, including more elemental damage and more enemies HP[/p]
• [p]Added missining gamepad bindings on various UI elements[/p]

[h3]Visuals[/h3]

• [p]Added white outline on auto-locked enemies[/p]
• [p]Enemies now move around in the chamber before player's landing[/p]
• [p]Added new landing visual effect to fit the design changes[/p]
• [p]Added new boss room gates[/p]
• [p]Added statuses VFX on enemies[/p]
• [p]Added camera shakes on ultimates[/p]
• [p]Fixed skill previews for pet abilities[/p]

[p]...and tons of bug fixes, optimizations, and QoL changes compared to the previous demo.[/p][hr][/hr][p]You can also expect some hotfixes in the coming days that will iron out any remaining issues. We've also compiled a list of known issues we plan to address soon:[/p][p]Known issues[/p]

• [p]The current demo version is only available in English (this will be fixed with a hotfix/patch later)[/p]
• [p]Rune tree navigation on gamepad might be not precise[/p]
• [p]Low graphics settings reduce base brightness more than intended[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you've seen the banner on top our Steam page, you know we are part of an amazing No Time Too Loot Festival featuring amazing selection of action roguelites and hack'n'slashes. Make sure to not miss the sale organized by Human Qube Games and Sidekick Publishing: [/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/developer/humanqube/sale/notimetolootfestival2025[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new demo. Join us on Discord and leave your feedback. And if you haven’t already, make sure to wishlist Lone Soul on Steam.[/p][p] [/p][p]Express yourself in battle! Laughing Fox Games


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[p][/p][p]Hello Conquerors,[/p][p]Over the past few weeks, since the release of the major 0.9 demo update, we've been focusing on improving progression satisfaction, gameplay variety and adding a new set of quality-of-life improvements.
[/p][p]We’ve decided not to keep these changes exclusive to the full release and instead give you a proper taste of what’s coming in the form of the new 0.9.5 demo update. This is not the end of our journey to refine the experience, but from now on our main focus shifts to delivering new content for the full version.
[/p][p]This extra development time means we won’t be launching in Q3 2025. The current plan is to release in October. A full announcement is coming very soon!
[/p][p]In the meantime, enjoy the new demo and share your feedback with us so we can deliver the next big hack’n’slash roguelite for you next month.[/p][p] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Here’s a quick summary of what’s new:[/p][p]Rune Tree Progression Adjustment
We’ve streamlined the rune tree. Each path now consists of regular sockets (where you can place any rune type) and more powerful sockets that require dedicated runes. Within each element, only the corresponding essence is used, making resource management more clear and intuitive.[/p][p][/p][p]Affinity Bounds
We’ve made bonding with a patron more satisfying by introducing a set of passive upgrades tied to the tree path you’re currently investing in. These bonuses expand your build variety and help you decide which direction to take.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Tutorial Adjustments
One of the most common pieces of feedback was information overload in the tutorial. We've reduced how much is shown at once, and now the information is spread out between the tutorial run and your first two excursions into the tower.[/p][p][/p][p]New Rune Tree Skills & Companions
To make reaching the end of a rune path more rewarding, we’ve overhauled the skills you gain after socketing a specific number of runes. The highlight of these changes is the addition of companions. By forming a strong enough bond with a patron, you can now summon a spirit tied to one of the four elements.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Upgrading Items
Upgrading your gear is essential for handling the growing threat inside the chaos tower. A new character, the Forgekeeper, now allows you to upgrade your equipment using elemental essence. Each item can be improved up to one of five levels.[/p][p][/p][p]Reworked Ultimates
One of the biggest visual upgrades in this patch is the rework of ultimate skills. Besides new VFX, we’ve also added custom cameras to make unleashing these powerful abilities more satisfying than ever.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Prophecy Rooms
Instead of purchasing prophecies from the trader, you’ll now encounter special chambers where, after defeating all enemies, three altars with prophecies appear. No gold is required, but it’s up to you whether your run will focus on completing prophecies, collecting runes, upgrading them, or mixing all strategies.[/p][p][/p][p]And remember: all of this comes on top of the massive 0.9 demo update. If you haven’t played the demo in a while, there’s a good chance you won’t recognize the game anymore:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]If you want to catch up on everything, check out the changelog below:[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Reworked rune tree loop[/p]
• [p]Added destructible crystals (unlockable at rune tree)[/p]
• [p]Added perfect dodge (unlockable at rune tree)[/p]
• [p]Added companions (unlockable at rune tree)[/p]
• [p]Added targeting system to make it easier to hit enemies[/p]
• [p]Reworked ultimates[/p]
• [p]Added ability to exchange elements of essence[/p]
• [p]New chamber type - Forgekeeper[/p]
• [p]New chamber type - Prophecy Room[/p]
• [p]Added affinity bounds [/p]
• [p]Reworked tutorial[/p]
• [p]Reworked game balance to fit the design changes[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with the option menu on gamepad[/p]
• [p]Adjusted talkbacks to fit the design changes[/p]

[h3]Visuals[/h3]

• [p]Reworked the shaders for moving objects to improve performance[/p]
• [p]Improved some VFX of skills[/p]
• [p]Adjusted UI to fit the design changes[/p]
• [p]Added more movable UI elements[/p]
• [p]Improved volumetric fog[/p]
• [p]Reworked hit markers [/p]
• [p]Reworked 3D models of runes[/p]
• [p]Adjusted lighting of 3D models in the UI[/p]
• [p]Added avility to preview higher item levels[/p]

[h3]Sound & Audio[/h3]

• [p]Improved skill sounds[/p]
• [p]Added new sounds to fit the design changes[/p]

[p]...and tons of bug fixes, optimizations, and QoL changes compared to the previous demo.[/p][hr][/hr][p]You can also expect some hotfixes in the coming days that will iron out any remaining issues. We've also compiled a list of known issues we plan to address soon:[/p][p]Known issues[/p]

• [p]The current demo version is only available in English (this will be fixed with a hotfix/patch later in September)[/p]
• [p]Low graphics settings reduce base brightness more than intended[/p]

[p]We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new demo. Join us on Discord and leave your feedback. And if you haven’t already, make sure to wishlist Lone Soul on Steam.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Express yourself in battle! Laughing Fox Games


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