FrostBound News

[p]We’re excited to announce that FrostBound has teamed up with Wretch: Divine Ascent for a special Steam bundle, now available for a limited time.[/p][p][/p][p]In FrostBound, survival is earned through careful planning and card-driven strategy, set against a frozen world where every run forces hard decisions and unexpected outcomes.[/p][p][/p][p]Wretch: Divine Ascent pushes you in the opposite direction—upward. Face relentless combat, embrace punishing progression, and claw your way toward godhood in a dark, brutal ascent where failure is part of the path.[/p][p][/p][p]Two games.
Two harsh worlds.
One powerful bundle deal.[/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve already been surviving the cold in FrostBound, or had Wretch: Divine Ascent on your wishlist, this bundle is the perfect chance to experience both and support indie developers along the way.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for being part of our journey.
See you in the frozen wastes… or on the path to ascension.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Dear Lords：[/p][p][/p][p]This update brings a brand new hero, fixes several bugs, and further optimizes the game experience.[/p][p]Here are the detailed update notes:[/p][p][/p][h2]New Content Expansion![/h2][h3]Brand New Hero: Star Dream[/h3]

• [p]Standard Version Unlock conditions : Spare all Wandering Enemies and clear the stage.[/p]
• [p]Advanced Version Unlock conditions : Clear the stage with 4+ cards from each faction in your deck.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]System Adjustments[/h2]

• [p]Now you can scroll through the last row of buildings by using the scroll wheel.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]BUG Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed some image errors.[/p]

• [p]Fix the determination issue caused by "Alnitak".[/p]

• [p]Fixed some accuracy issues with English localization.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Gameplay Adjustments[/h2][h3]Effect Adjustments[/h3]

• [p]"Melt": Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]At the end of your turn: For each Armament it has, the Carried Card gains 2 HP, gains 2 Defense.[/p]

• [p]"Bulwark": Effect Reworked[/p]
  • [p]When placed onto the field: All cards in the same column gain 100 Defense.[/p]
  • [p]At the start of your turn:This unit loses 100 Defense, Remove Bulwark from the Carried Card.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Balance Adjustments[/h3]

• [p]「Meditation/Meditation+」：Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]Original effect: All Defense cards in the hand gain 3/4 HP. [/p]
  • [p]Current effect: All Defense cards in the hand gain 3/5 HP, draw 1 card.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Provocation/Provocation+」：Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]The targets lose 3 and performs 2 Fixed advances.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Vicious Cycle/Vicious Cycle+」：Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]Inspire Return [/p]
  • [p]When played: You're forced to choose 1 card from your hand to Nullify, gain 6 Attack Damage.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]「Karmic Hindrance/Karmic Hindrance+」：Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]Must target an ally controlled column. The target triggers Counterattack 2/3 times.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Observer/Observer+」：Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]After our card triggers Protection: That card gains 5/8 Counterattack.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Burning Nightmare」：Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]After our card triggers Counterattack: For each Reputation this unit has, gain 1 Counterattack, and this unit performs 1 Counterattack.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Maha」：Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]When placed onto the field: For each Reputation this unit has, it gains 3 Defense, gains 3 Counterattack. For each Armament it has, it gains 1 Protection.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Analyze/Analyze+」：Effect Reworked [/p]
  • [p]For every 24 instances of Mark, the target will receive an additional attack.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Secret/Secret+」：Effect Strengthened [/p]
  • [p]Original effect: Inflict 2 Confinement on the target and set its Defense to 0. [/p]
  • [p]Current effect: Inflict 2 Confinement on the target and set its Defense to -6/-9.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Pharaean Component/Pharaean Component+」：Effect Strengthened [/p]
  • [p]Original effect: Gain 1 additional Observer’s Mark. [/p]
  • [p]Current effect: When the Mark destroys a card: Deal damage equal to the number of layers of Mark to the card in the same column as that card，Gain 1 additional Observer’s Mark.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]「Allelon」：Effect Strengthened [/p]
  • [p]Initial Supply cost reduced from 3 to 2.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]「The Harbinger」：Effect Strengthened [/p]
  • [p]Original effect: When an ally card is destroyed: This unit performs 1 Ranged Attack. [/p]
  • [p]Current effect: When any card is destroyed: This unit performs 1 Ranged Attack.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]We are incredibly grateful for your support and feedback![/p][p]Enjoy the game![/p][p][/p][p]Lyra Studio[/p][p][/p][h3]Join the Community for Updates & Behind-the-Scenes Content[/h3][p]Discord：[/p][p]https://discord.gg/RrU7ZXxSPX[/p][p]Facebook：[/p][p]https://www.facebook.com/people/FrostBound/61577092110005/?_rdr[/p][p]Instagram：[/p][p]https://www.instagram.com/frostbound.official/[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]We’re happy to announce that FrostBound has teamed up with LONESTAR for a special Steam bundle, available now for a limited time.[/p][p]
[/p][p]FrostBound challenges you with deep card-based strategy, meaningful choices, and a bleak frozen world where every run tells a story.[/p][p]
[/p][p]LONESTAR takes you in the opposite direction, into space, with fast, tactical ship combat and highly customizable roguelike builds.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Two games. Two very different experiences. One great bundle deal.[/p][p]
[/p][p]If you’ve been enjoying FrostBound or had LONESTAR on your wishlist, now’s the perfect time to grab both and support indie development.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Thank you for being part of our journey, and we’ll see you in the cold… or among the stars.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Get the bundle here: FrostBound x LONESTAR[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]Hello Commanders,[/p][p][/p][p]We want to take a moment to say thank you.[/p][p][/p][p]Since FrostBound launched, your support has been incredible! From detailed feedback and balance discussions to sharing your clutch comeback moments. Every message, review, and report helps us improve the game.[/p][p][/p][p]To show our appreciation, FrostBound will be available at 10% off on Steam from January 9 to January 12.[/p][p][/p][p]❄️ Sale Details:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Discount: 10% off[/p]
• [p]Dates: January 9 – January 12[/p]
• [p]Platform: Steam[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you’ve been waiting to join the fight or want to recommend FrostBound to a friend, this is the perfect opportunity.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re actively working on improvements, balance updates, and new content, all shaped by your feedback.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for helping us build FrostBound together.[/p][p]Stay warm, and hold the line. ❄️[/p][p][/p][p]The FrostBound Team[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Dear Lords：[/p][p][/p][p]We've brought you our final game update of 2025, hoping to deliver a better gaming experience in the new year. Happy New Year again! 🎉[/p][h3]Regarding the "fatal error" issue, we have added a compatibility mode. Lords experiencing crashes can launch the game with DirectX 11, and this mode will also provide better support for AMD graphics cards![/h3][p]In addition, this update brings a brand new hero, fixes several bugs, and further optimizes the game experience.[/p][p]Here are the detailed update notes:[/p][p][/p][h2]New Content Expansion![/h2][h3]Brand New Hero: Pyrason[/h3][p]- Standard Version[/p]

• [p]Obtain "Soul Casket" and "Soul Forge."[/p]
• [p]After defeating the "Prime Culprit," "Soul Casket" will evolve.[/p]

[p]- Advanced Version[/p]

• [p]Obtain "Ritual Ground" and "Ritual Dagger+."[/p]
• [p]Every 3 rounds: Must delete 1 Elite card from the deck. If the deleted card is Rare/Epic quality, "Ritual Dagger+" gains +11/+22 Attack damage respectively.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]BUG Fixes[/h2][p]- Fixed some text description errors.[/p][p]- Fixed issues with abnormal tagging/categorization.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the actual effect of the card 「Riemann」did not match its text description.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the cards 「Exorcise」, 「Fate」, and 「Initiation」 incorrectly carried the 「Regeneration」 keyword.[/p][p]- Fixed incorrect card colors for the board cards of the following Structures: City of Ideals, Resonance Corridor, and Frontline Base[/p][p]- Fixed several bugs related to the "Incineration" keyword.[/p][p][/p][h2]Gameplay Adjustments[/h2][p]- The daily decision will now be refreshed after the delivery channel is selected.[/p][p][/p][h3]Effect Adjustments[/h3][p]- "Good Karma" effect reworked:[/p]

• [p]The next card played has its Health or Attack doubled, then lose 1 stack of "Good Karma."[/p]

[p][/p][p]- "Good Deed" effect simplified:[/p]

• [p]When played: Gain 1 "Good Karma."[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Balance Adjustments[/h3][p]- "Mana Phantom" effect reworked:[/p]

• [p]0 Cost, Exhaust.[/p]
• [p]When destroyed, choose 2 cards (3 if upgraded) from your hand and grant them "Ritual".[/p][p][/p]

[p]- "Steam Catapult / Steam Catapult+"[/p]

• [p]Removed the "Incineration" keyword.[/p][p][/p]

[p]- "Lay Devotee" effect strengthened:[/p]

• [p]At the end of the player's turn, all allied cards in the same column gain 2 stacks of "Regeneration" (increased from 1).[/p][p][/p]

[p]- "Initiation/Initiation+" effect reworked:[/p]

• [p]Effect adjusted to: After slaying the target, gain 1 "Good Karma," and this card gains +3/+5 Attack.[/p][p][/p]

[p]- "Incarnation" reworked:[/p]

• [p]Previous effect: Upon entering the field: Randomly add 1 "Good Deed" card from the draw pile to your hand.[/p]
• [p]changed to: Upon entering the field, for each stack of Regeneration on cards in the same column, gain +1 Ranged Attack.[/p][p][/p]

[p]- "Unyielding to Evil":[/p]

• [p]Target gains +3/+4 Defense and +1 Regeneration.[/p]
• [p]changed to: Target gains +3/+4 Defense and +3/+4 Regeneration.[/p][p][/p]

[p]- "Aiselia":[/p]

• [p]Supply cost: 3 -> 2.[/p]

[p][/p][p]- "The Harbinger":[/p]

• [p]Ranged Attack: 2 -> 12.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]We are incredibly grateful for your support and feedback![/p][p]Enjoy the game![/p][p][/p][p]Lyra Studio[/p][p][/p][h3]Join the Community for Updates & Behind-the-Scenes Content[/h3][p]Discord：[/p][p]https://discord.gg/RrU7ZXxSPX[/p][p]Facebook：[/p][p]https://www.facebook.com/people/FrostBound/61577092110005/?_rdr[/p][p]Instagram：[/p][p]https://www.instagram.com/frostbound.official/[/p][p][/p][p][/p]