Dark Envoy News

It might be chilly outside, but things are heating up in the world of Jaan! This past summer, PC Gamer named Dark Envoy: Director's Cut one of the hidden gems you might have missed. The article - "20 hidden gems from 2024 to grab before the end of the Steam Summer Sale." - can be found here.

You might be wondering why we're talking about a "Summer Sale" gem right before the Winter Sale. Well, sometimes the best gifts arrive a little late 😉. And guess what? Dark Envoy is still burning bright as we head into winter. As they put it:

"Successor to the oddball dungeon crawl RPG Tower Of Time, Dark Envoy is more of those slow-mo, cooldown-based squad tactics. Set in a fun science-fantasy world (so you’ve got laser rifles and elven summoning magic), story takes a backseat to crunchy combat with a very customizable party. There’s some moral decisions to be made along the way too, but don’t expect Witcher-scale repercussions."

https://store.steampowered.com/app/617480/Tower_of_Time/


"With few restrictions beyond cooldowns, it wants you to use every character’s full set of abilities all the time, as fights can be long and tough, especially on higher difficulties. In boss fights it can feel a lot like an MMO raid, but you’re controlling the whole party all at once, dodging attack patterns and looking for openings. Dark Envoy was pretty rough at launch in 2023, but gets into this list because of a major ‘Director’s Cut’ re-release this year. Not quite an early access graduation, but close enough."

https://store.steampowered.com/app/945770/Dark_Envoy/


So, if you're looking for a deep, engaging RPG to keep you warm this winter, look no further than Dark Envoy: Director's Cut. It's the perfect time to jump in and discover this hidden gem for yourself or... give someone a gift 🎁

🔥 Greetings adventurers 🔥

The scorching winds of change are blowing through Jäan, and with them comes an opportunity you don't want to miss! The Steam Autumn Sale ignites on November 27th, and to celebrate, we're offering a scorching discount on Dark Envoy – a record-breaking 53% off!

Now is the perfect time to immerse yourselves in this world of magic and technology, where your choices forge your destiny and adventure awaits at every turn.

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Haven't embarked on this adventure yet?

Prepare to be captivated by:

• A world of choice and consequence: Forge your own path through a branching narrative where your decisions have a lasting impact on the world and its inhabitants.
  
• Dynamic combat: Engage in thrilling real-time battles with a unique pause mechanic, allowing for tactical maneuvering and devastating combos.
  
• Deep character customization: Craft your ideal heroes with a flexible class system and a wide array of skills and abilities.
  
• Co-op exploration: Team up with a friend online and conquer the challenges of Jäan together!
  

But wait, there's more!

For those seeking a double dose of RPG goodness, we're offering a special Event Horizon RPG Bundle featuring both Dark Envoy and our acclaimed predecessor, Tower of Time!

This bundle offers an extra 20% off – an incredible value for two immersive RPG experiences. And remember, it's a complete the set bundle, so if you already own one of the games, you'll only pay for the other with extra discount applied!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35911/Dark_Envoy__Tower_of_Time/

Tower of Time, released back in 2018, delivers a unique blend of classic dungeon crawling and innovative real-time-with-pause combat:

• Tactical mastery: Control time itself with the innovative combat system, allowing you to strategically plan your every move.
  
• A captivating story: Unravel the mysteries of a fallen civilization and the towering structure that holds its secrets.
  
• Deep character development: Build your party from a diverse cast of champions, each with unique skills and upgrade paths.
  

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience two fantastic RPGs from Event Horizon at an unprecedented price!

See you in Jäan... and the Tower,
Event Horizon

With our latest update 1.5, we expanded the secondary specialization choices for all remaining specializations to make reaching milestones more exciting. Below, we'd like to present two combinations that were highly popular during our patch testing and might inspire you as well.

[h3]Combat Medic + Guardian[/h3]
The combination of Combat Medic and Guardian is one of my favorite setups, like a paladin in other games. Choosing Combat Medic as your primary specialization for adept gives the biggest HP increase with each level.

Choosing Guardian as your secondary specialization gives you abilities like Taunt and Defensive Stance, which not only regenerate your Magic Shield but also deflect 65% of incoming damage back to the attacker. Skills like Healing Crystal also improve your defenses by replenishing your Magic Shield and increasing your magic resistance by 40%. With an extra 25% boost from the passive Adept skill and more resistance from your Endurance attribute, you can protect yourself against all elements except chaos.

This combination lets you heal through elemental damage while also acting as both a tank and healer in the party. This way, other party members can focus only on doing damage, making the team stronger overall.



[h3]Sharpshoter + Elementalist
[/h3]The Sharpshooter specialization, with its great passive boosts for basic attacks, benefits the most from combining with the Elementalist. Elemental Rune is one of those skills that enhances your character's elemental resistance and skill power while standing on it, and it freezes enemies who try to approach you.

Additionally, the skill Frostfire Blink gives the Sharpshooter an extra escape option, similar to the Ranger class's basic roll. These two skills work perfectly to maintain the right distance, allowing the character to focus on what it does best: dealing damage.


[h3]Discover Your Perfect Combination
[/h3]The examples provided above are meant to inspire you to experiment and find the best specialization combinations that suit your playstyle. While these setups offer unique advantages, there are countless other combinations to discover. We encourage you to explore and come up with even better builds and combos. It's important to note that these examples do not include unique items and weapons, which can also be used to create excellent combinations.

We would love to hear about your innovative combinations and the strategies that work best for you. Happy experimenting!
Event Horizon team :shield::sparkles:

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Thank you all for your reports. Below is our second hotfix after the 1.5 update, addressing other important issues you have reported.

Version: 1.5.2.73561; download size: 59.5MB
[h2]Changelog[/h2]

• Fixed stat limits like resistances which could have previously been abused by resistance strip
  
• Fixed translations for Sharpshooter's skills in different languages
  
• Removed automatically selecting the first specialization which could lead to selecting it accidentally
  
• Fixed an issue when hovering over an item with previewed stats being different than actual stats when the item was equipped
  
• Fixed an issue with weapon skills not being updated when weapon skill level was increased or decreased
  
• Fixed issues with extra stats from research not being properly added to units
  
• Disabled dialogue animations for overhead dialogues when the characters are in combat
  
• Fixed an issue with bugging UI animations in character creation
  
• Fixed issues in coop regarding units visibility and disabled option to select party order when no units are available to a player

Please continue to share your feedback with us. The best way to do it is via the in-game "Report Issue" option or by joining our Discord and sharing it there. If you encounter a crash, please send a report after restarting the game.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Event Horizon team :shield::sparkles:

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Thank you all for your reports. Below is our first hotfix after the 1.5 update, addressing some of the most important issues you have reported.

Version: 1.5.1.73535; download size: 81MB

[h2]Changelog[/h2]

• Fixed a critical issue in co-op which caused the players not to be able to split their party.
  
• Fixed an issue with units not picked for the dungeon to have their abilities shown on the skill bar.
  
• Fixed an issue in co-op where in rare cases a player couldn't properly join the host.

We are aware of the remaining co-op issues and are actively working on fixes. We'll release another hotfix as soon as possible to address these and other reported problems. Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Event Horizon team :shield::sparkles:

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