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Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!

[h2]Our Scariest Update Yet[/h2]
In honor of Spooky Season, this month’s update will focus on some of the more supernatural and sinister skills included in Arcadian Atlas! Prepare yourselves for some ghoulish sneak peeks!

[h2]The Shaman[/h2]



The Shaman dabbled too long on the fringes and dark recesses of science, learning to manipulate the powers of life and death sometimes for good, and sometimes to the horror of all who witnessed. We already introduced the Shaman class back in February, but we didn’t touch on any of their advanced skills. Let’s take a look at their supernatural abilities below.

Nightmarish Vision
This skill puts a target to sleep and inflicts a myriad of negative Status Effects such as Wet, Limp, Fracture, and Blind. Pray that the Shaman is fighting on your side, as this skill is truly the stuff of nightmares for the Shaman’s enemies.

Unholy Revival
Once per battle, this skill allows the Shaman to revive all unconscious allies with a small amount of HP, but completely drained of SP and Undead, meaning normal healing harms them. Raising allies as undead is both spooky and convenient!

Blood Puppet
This skill allows the Shaman to control a target's bloodstream, inflicting Charm for 2 turns, while the Shaman has Stop Status and 60% DEF & MDEF for 2 turns. Turn enemies into allies against their will with this sinister skill.

End Times
Once per battle, this skill grants the Shaman the ability to rain down hellish fire and brimstone upon the entire battlefield, damaging foes and halving their SP. If this fiery skill doesn’t kill your enemies, it will at the very least severely injure them, making them easy pickings for your allies.

We can't wait to show off more Arcadian Atlas content in November! Stay tuned for more on our socials!

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Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!

[h2]Thank You![/h2]


Before we jump into all the good stuff, we just wanted to thank everyone who came out to PAX West and played the Arcadian Atlas demo! We have been reviewing all of the player feedback and are working on making every possible improvement to the game as we approach our Summer 2023 release date.

[h2]Advanced Skills[/h2]



Fire Trap (Hunter Skill)
The Fire Trap skill is reserved for the Hunter Class. Using your owl companion, lay flame traps on the battlefield that persist for 3 turns, burning foes and allies that stop or start their turn on them. Additionally, the Hunter’s owl companion attacks an enemy whenever the Hunter attacks, making them both cute AND deadly.



Second Skin (Reaver Skill)
The Reaver has the ability to generate a Second Skin. Create a shadowy skin for yourself, bestowing temporary HP for 5 turns that absorbs blows until depleted. This is a great defensive skill that can extend a Reaver’s time on the battlefield.



Blade Blossom (Ronin Skill)
The Ronin has skills that are deadly and others that are restorative, like Blade Blossom. Cherry blossoms blanket the battlefield, bestowing Regen status on all allies and healing them a small amount while delivering slow healing over time for 3 turns. This skill is perfect when you find yourself in a pinch and your allies are low on health.



Skill Tree (Ronin)
Each Advanced Class will have two branching skill trees to allow for increased strategic customization of units. The Ronin features the Wandering Soul tree and the Trance Arts tree. Under the Wandering Soul tree, Ronin units can harness the spirits of their warrior ancestors and bestow healing on their allies while crippling their foes. The Trance Arts tree focuses the rage of fallen warriors into powerful attacks and modifiers.

We can't wait to show off more Arcadian Atlas content in October! Stay tuned for more on our socials!

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Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!

[h2]PAX West 2022[/h2]



Arcadian Atlas will be playable at PAX West! Stop by the Serenity Forge booth (757) to check out our demo. If you can’t make it to PAX, we’ve got you covered! In this month’s update we will break down the demo and its features.



The demo includes two battles, the first of which takes place at Waite Ruins (pictured above). Vashti, Desmond, and Eda have a brief run in with Fennic before Poncho joins their team and they find themselves fighting off a group of Warmancer thugs. Test your strategic skills as you select your units and enter combat with both melee and ranged tactics!



Outside of battle, you can visit town to recruit new units and build out your party. You can also upgrade your units or buy stronger equipment to unlock their full potential on the battlefield.



The second battle occurs in the town of Amblemere. Vashti, Desmond, Eda, Poncho, and Annalise once again encounter Fennic. This time he has run into Lucretian soldiers who would like to forcibly conscript him into their army (pictured above). Once your party has dispatched the Lucretian soldiers, you are faced with a major decision that will shape the game’s story.

As one final bonus, we will have an exclusive goodie available for those that will be attending PAX West. If you fill out a short feedback form after completing the demo, you will receive a PAX-exclusive Arcadian Atlas sticker featuring Poncho & Lefty! (pictured below)



We look forward to seeing the feedback from those of you who will play our demo at PAX West, as it will be crucial in these final stages of development. Stay tuned for more monthly updates as we continue to approach our Summer 2023 release. Next month we will be taking a deeper look at the advanced classes in Arcadian Atlas!


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Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!

[h2]Darmouthe Bridge [/h2]


Once a main thoroughfare for Dantalion troops against foreign invaders, those wars have been long forgotten alongside Darmouthe Bridge. Overgrown and barely traveled except by brigands and mages fleeing persecution, the bridge is now a haunt as much as the fortresses it once connected.

But when Lucretia's rising army begins searching for new places to recruit, those fortresses just might gain new uses - and Darmouthe Bridge may hear the clatter of swords and shields once more.

Included in the below screenshot of a battle on Darmouthe Bridge is a sneak peek at water traversal. Adding an entirely new dimension to the battlefield, water traversal allows you to expand your strategy and engage enemies from unique angles.



[h2]Story Cutscenes[/h2]

As we mentioned in the June Update, we are nearing completion of the story cutscenes. Featuring over 1000 custom character animations, the drama and humor facing Arcadia is brimming with life. We have added hundreds of additional VFX to flesh out the intricate story of political turmoil and arcane forces. Dynamically scripted music has also been added to cutscenes, perfectly synced with dramatic or humorous story moments to enhance the atmosphere and strong character motifs. Arcadian Atlas takes place across a great variety of environments and locations, including snow-laden fields, busy taverns, weathered bridges, desert encampments, and secluded monasteries (some of which can be seen in the below screenshots).



We can't wait to show off more Arcadian Atlas content in August! Stay tuned for more on our socials!

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Hey there, folks! Welcome to Arcadian Updates, where we share super cool updates for Arcadian Atlas that the Twin Otter team are working on, including new maps, classes, mechanics, and much more! We'll have more to share as time goes on, so follow along and check it out!

[h2]New Gameplay Trailer [/h2]

ICYMI: Earlier this month we revealed a brand new gameplay trailer for Arcadian Atlas! Get a better look at the game’s mechanics, characters, and story (and Poncho!) in our latest sneak preview. We also announced the release window for Arcadian Atlas: Summer 2023! While it's a slight delay, it's allowed our team time to deliver one of the biggest fan requests below! We thank our passionate community for their love, support, and feedback throughout the development process and look forward to sharing even more about the game as we near release.

War has begun. To save Arcadia will require perfect strategy, the latest gear, and friends at your side. The time to gather your perfect team is now. The Atlas is about to awaken.

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[h2]Mouse Control[/h2]

You've spoken, and we've listened! The Twin Otter team has spent the last two months lovingly crafting FULL MOUSE CONTROL on Arcadian Atlas. Behold the mouse-y goodness throughout cutscenes, the overworld, battles, and while managing all your troops for the first time ever. Mouse is now fully supported (and our new favorite way to play!) across the entire game, so now you can experience the deep tactical battles, riveting story, and lovable characters of Arcadian Atlas from the comfort of your gaming chair!



We're insanely excited as the story cutscenes near completion, with all your favorites like Poncho, Lucretia, Fennic, and of course Vashti getting hundreds of custom animations to bring them to life! Advanced Class Skill implementation is nearly complete, along with some strategically crazy abilities mixing up the battlefield and laying deadly traps. We're nearing the time when Arcadian Atlas is finally in everyone's hands!

We can't wait to show off more as we enter July! Stay tuned for more on our socials!

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