Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone News

Temple of Elemental Evil (Re-release) - Available Now

[p]The Temple of Elemental Evil: A Classic Greyhawk Adventure is now available on Steam![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Originally developed by Troika Games and released in 2003, this beloved adaptation of the iconic, genre-defining DUNGEONS & DRAGONS module returns for a new generation of adventurers.[/p][p]Built on the 3.5 edition ruleset, The Temple of Elemental Evil challenges players to delve into the infamous dungeon, confront sinister monsters and cultists, and navigate the deadly rivalries of four elemental factions locked in conflict.[/p][p]This Steam release stands on the remarkable work of the Circle of Eight and Temple+ modding communities, whose dedication over the years has elevated the game far beyond its original form. Fixes and enhancements include:[/p]

[p]Improved performance on modern systems[/p]
[p]Refined UI elements[/p]
[p]Smarter AI[/p]
[p]Smoother pathfinding[/p]
[p]Better stability[/p]
[p]Countless quality-of-life upgrades[/p]

[p]Are you prepared to challenge the Demon Queen Zuggtmoy, the Lady of Fungi? Or will you join the countless adventurers who have fallen to her power?[/p][p][/p][p]The gates of the Temple of Elemental Evil are open once again.[/p][p][/p][p]Step in, adventurer.[/p][p]
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The Temple of Elemental Evil releases on December 10th

[p]Adventurers![/p][p][/p][p]On December 10th, we invite you once again to face vile forces lurking in the Temple of Elemental Evil that endanger the peaceful town of Hommlet, if not the whole realm![/p][p][/p][p]Released in 2003, Temple of Elemental Evil is one of the great titles made by Troika Games. Set in the classic Greyhawk universe, ToEE is beloved to this day for its deep, tactical turn-based combat. Faithfully based on the 3.5e ruleset, the battles in ToEE will test your tactical abilities and the composition of your party.[/p][p][/p][p]And that’s not all - from party alignment influencing your experience, to multiple story paths and endings, to a wide array of options when creating and customizing your characters, ToEE remains one of the great RPGs to this day.[/p][p][/p][p]This Steam release is not just a re-launch; it is the definitive edition that builds upon the incredible work of the Circle of Eight and Temple+ modding communities, who have supported the game for years. It brings over a thousand fixes and improvements - from enhanced stability and AI to smoother performance, refined UI, and countless quality-of-life updates.[/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re returning out of nostalgia or a new player seeking a challenging and fun adventure - Temple of Elemental Evil once again opens its gates on December 10th. Step in, adventurer.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

We may never see PS2 classic The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on PC, but we got the next best thing in Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone

PlayStation 2 hack-and-slash The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a mainstay of the ports being begged for on the GOG dreamlist (though it doesn't rank as high as bona fide classics like Silent Hill and The Simpsons: Hit & Run, of course). According to my memories of 2004 it deserves the nomination, because The Two Towers let you recreate the battle of Helm's Deep and that's always amazing whether you're modding it into Left 4 Dead 2 or playing Lego Lord of the Rings...
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Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone Re-release Changelog

[p]Hello all D&D and action RPG fans![/p][p][/p][p]Today we’re re-releasing the original Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone for modern PCs. This is a faithful version of the 2004 game with technical updates so it runs smoothly in 2025. Just to clarify, this is not a remaster; gameplay, balance, art, and story are unchanged. We’ve focused on compatibility and quality-of-life fixes.[/p][p][/p][p]Here is the changelog: [/p][p][/p][p]General[/p]

[p]Fixed multiple slowdowns in game and during startup[/p]
[p]Fixed broken in game clock[/p]
[p]Framerate locked to 30 FPS as per game design[/p]
[p]Fixed game losing control during movie playback[/p]
[p]Game can now run standalone, configuration launcher is no longer needed to play the game[/p]

[p]Graphics[/p]

[p]3D and 2D properly scale to any aspect ratio[/p]
[p]Optimized shadows performance[/p]
[p]2D rendering now uses linear filtering[/p]
[p]Added borderless and windowed display modes[/p]
[p]Borderless is the default display mode[/p]

[p]Input[/p]

[p]Removed DirectInput controller support[/p]
[p]Added full support for any XInput compatible controller[/p]
[p]Controller triggers now work[/p]
[p]Pad mapping changed to match PS2[/p]
[p]Start pauses the game instead of right analog stick[/p]
[p]Controller vibrations implemented[/p]
[p]Hotplugging is supported[/p]

[p]Sound[/p]

[p]Implemented sound volume control[/p]
[p]Implemented music volume control[/p]

[p]Game[/p]

[p]Sound & music volume can be adjusted in the pause menu[/p]
[p]Vibrations can be toggled on or off in the pause menu[/p]
[p]Movelist inputs will adjust to last input device used[/p]
[p]New PC settings menu[/p]
[p]Tutorial tips will automatically adjust inputs to last input device used[/p]

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If you encounter problems, please let us know in the Discussions (and include your OS, GPU/driver, and steps to reproduce). Thanks for helping us keep this classic alive and have fun playing Demon Stone![/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for all your support![/p][p]SNEG Team[/p]

20 years later, DnD classics Demon Stone and Dragonshard are getting upgraded Steam releases

Game publisher SNEG recently announced Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard and Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone are coming to Steam with plenty of upgrades.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/20-years-later-dnd-classics-demon-stone-and-dragonshard-are-getting-upgraded-steam-releases/