Arcana Academy News

[p]The Magic Academy simulation management game "Arcana Academy" has officially launched on Steam! Here, construct your very own Magic sanctuary, summon Apprentices from various Races, and cultivate them into unique Magic prodigies. But be careful—every Select you make, from classroom teachings to forbidden Rituals, will determine the fate of your Academy...[/p][p]Since the release of the demo in September, "Arcana Academy" has received widespread acclaim from players, with a current 95% positive rating on Steam. Thank you all for your support! We have carefully studied all your feedback and have made comprehensive optimizations and improvements to the official version, striving to present you with a better Magic world.[/p][p]Now, embark on this magic management journey full of endless possibilities and challenges—your Magic Legendary awaits your pen to write its story![/p][p][/p]

[p]Here, construct your very own Magic sanctuary, summon Apprentices from various Races, and cultivate them into unique Magic prodigies. But be careful—every Select you make, from classroom teachings to forbidden Rituals, will determine the fate of your Academy...[/p]

[p][/p][p]The Magic Academy simulation management game 'Arcana Academy' will officially launch on Steam on October 22, 2025(PT)! To help all players build their academy smoothly, we've prepared a batch of Q&A for your reference.[/p][p][/p][p]\[Basic Info Q&A][/p][p][/p][p]Q1: What is the game's theme and gameplay?[/p][p]A1: This is a Magic Academy-themed card simulation management game. You will play as the Mage Headmaster, stacking cards to construct your academy, cultivate apprentices, craft items, hold rituals, defeat enemies, and save the empire from crisis.[/p][p][/p][p]Q2: Which languages does the game support?[/p][p]A2: Arcana Academy supports 12 languages! You can check them on the Steam store page.[/p][p][/p][p]Q3: Will the game continue to be updated?[/p][p]A3: Absolutely! We will keep fixing bugs and optimizing content, and may release DLC in the future![/p][p][/p][p]Q4: What are the system requirements?[/p][p]A4:[/p][p]Minimum:[/p][p]Operating System: Windows 7/8.1/10 x64[/p][p]Processor: Intel Core i3-7100 or AMD Athlon II X4 860K[/p][p]Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630[/p][p]Storage: 4GB available space required[/p][p]Recommended:[/p][p]Operating System: Windows 10/11[/p][p]Processor: Intel Core i5-8100[/p][p]Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050ti[/p][p]Storage: 4GB available space required[/p][p][/p][p]Q5: I encountered a bug in the game![/p][p]A5: You can use the 'Feedback' feature in the upper right corner of the main menu. You're also welcome to join the official Arcana Academy Discord to report issues or give suggestions.[/p][p]Official Arcana Academy Discord：[/p][p]https://discord.gg/CJfU64QHaZ[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Q6: Will the demo remain available?[/p][p]A6: The demo will be removed on the day the game launches.[/p][p][/p][p]\[Game Content Q&A - Players who wish to explore on their own, please consider carefully before reading!][/p][p][/p][p]Q1: My side events failed![/p][p]A1: If there are no apprentices in your academy, the event will fail. Don't graduate or expel all your apprentices—everyone knows a Magic Academy must have apprentices![/p][p][/p][p]Q2: I accidentally decomposed an event card in the smelting pool![/p][p]A2: You can click the event card in the left event bar to novice it back into the corresponding event.[/p][p][/p][p]Q3: Why is so much comfort level deducted every month?[/p][p]A3: Having too many cards will lower the school comfort level. Smelt extra cards or use a resource crate to store them.[/p][p][/p][p]Q4: Why does the facility not work even after placing ingredients and characters as recommended?[/p][p]A4: Maybe the facility was damaged by a monster during monthly settlement. Check if there's a 'damaged' icon in the upper left of the facility and repair it as guided. Defeat monsters quickly to prevent ongoing losses![/p][p][/p][p]Q5: There are more and more cards in mid-game and operations are getting complicated. What should I do?[/p][p]A5: As the game progresses, you can place resource crates in buildings for automated production. There are also shortcut operations like pause, decompose, batch take-out, etc., which can be found in key settings.[/p][p][/p][p]Q6: I accidentally decomposed a clue card! How do I use clues?[/p][p]A6: Like event cards, click the corresponding clue card in the left Bp. to novice it back. Stack all clues and any character to synthesize a complete ritual note.[/p][p][/p][p]Q7: Why can't my apprentice increase their element level?[/p][p]A7: Apprentices have a fixed study duration. Once they reach the limit, they become fully studied. They need to take an assessment before they can further increase their element level.[/p][p][/p][p]Q8: I don't like my wizard/apprentice's name. Can I modify it?[/p][p]A8: Right-click the character card, lock the character details to the upper right, then click the button next to the name to rename. Right-click classroom to rename the academy as well.[/p][p][/p][p]Q9: How do I help the prince? What's the difference between apprentice graduation and hire?[/p][p]A9: After assessment, if you select apprentice graduation, the apprentice will go to support the prince and leave some magic relics. If you select hire apprentice, the apprentice becomes a wizard of the academy and continues to work for the academy.[/p][p][/p][p]Q10: Why are there so many white grids on the map?[/p][p]A10: Press E to toggle the grid; you can change key bindings in Pause > Options > Key Settings.[/p][p][/p][p]You're also welcome to join the official Arcana Academy Discord.[/p][p][/p][p]https://discord.gg/CJfU64QHaZ[/p][p][/p][p]Here you can give suggestions or chat with other players to share academy-building experiences.[/p]

[p]Greetings to all the new headmasters of magic academy! [/p][p]We are the development team of "Arcana Academy," and today, with great excitement, we announce: after months of polishing and improvement, our card-based simulation management game "Arcana Academy" will be available on the Steam on Oct. 22, 2025(PT), with a limited time 10% discount! [/p][p]Since the release of the September demo, "Arcana Academy" has received widespread recognition from players, with a current Steam positive rating of 92%. We have carefully studied all your feedback and have fully optimized and refined the official version based on it, striving to present you with an even more perfect magical world. [/p][p]Four Highlights of the Official Release: [/p][p]More Freedom in Academy Construction.[/p][p][/p][p]The official version will add over 40 new Building and Facility Blueprints with unique functions, ranging from the basic Wizard Spire to the advanced Arcane Courtyard, from the practical Alchemy Workshop to the mysterious Original Spring. Race-exclusive Buildings for Elf, Werewolf, and Vampire will also be available for construction. Some Buildings support upgrades, allowing players to enhance their Buildings and create a unique Magic Academy, making each Academy a one-of-a-kind magical sanctuary. [/p][p]Richer World Exploration Content. [/p][p][/p][p]We have designed 18 mysterious Locations for Exploration in the official version. These Location Cards will gradually unlock as the game progresses. Exploring different Locations will yield various Resources, from basic Food to precious alchemical Materials. Each Exploration may bring unexpected rewards, providing key Resources for Academy development. [/p][p][/p][p]Additionally, a new map "Ancient Ruins" will be available in the official version. Complete certain challenges in the "Elf Forest" map to unlock it. "Ancient Ruins" features exclusive Events for Werewolf and Vampire, opening up a brand-new adventure. [/p][p]Deeper Apprentice Development Experience. [/p][p][/p][p]The "Apprentice Summon" system will be upgraded in the official version, allowing players to summon Apprentices with higher talents. These promising newcomers are more likely to acquire rare traits and have greater growth potential. The "Ascend Study" system will also be introduced, enabling Apprentices to learn higher-level Magic and advance to become more powerful Wizards. The official version will also add Werewolf Apprentices and Vampire Apprentices, each with their own Race Traits and unique talents in certain areas. [/p][p]More Mysterious Ritual and Event Networks. [/p][p][/p][p]The Ritual system features 20 types of summonable Familiars and corresponding Clues. The Random Event pool expands to over 200 scenarios, covering everything from lighthearted classroom routines to thrilling abyssal invasions. The Academy Rules system will also increase to over 30 Rules, and different combinations of Academy Rules will have a profound impact on Academy management and Apprentice Growth. [/p][p]Finally, we welcome you to follow our official social media and add "Arcana Academy" to your wishlist. Join us on Oct. 22 to embark on this magical and surprising Academy management journey together![/p][p][/p]

[p]"Arcana Academy Demo" - Available Content Details[/p][p]This Content Includes:[/p]

• [p]Build a custom magic academy from scratch.[/p]
• [p]Manage and cultivate unique apprentices from various ethnic groups.[/p]
• [p]Experiment with various mysterious and unknown magical rituals.[/p]
• [p]Fight against enemies who pose a threat to the kingdom.[/p]