Hello Survivors!
Minor update news:

The character progression was tweaked so that there is no longer a "starting role" quest to complete in order to begin the level with unlockable characters. Feedback wasn't great on that aspect, so it was removed. Unlockable characters now become "recruitable" by beating their main quest. They can then be changed to during the level by visiting a rest point. However, to start the level as the recruitable character, you will have to purchase them to completely unlock them.

The other cool update is that the forest level now has fog and some new vegetation, as well as lighting improvements. The characters have been given a bit of an artistic makeover as well.

Lastly you may see some new and improved user interface being introduced now through the next week or so!

Enjoy!

Hey everyone!
We’ve got a BIG update packed with new features, abilities, and some exciting changes to the class progression system. Let’s dive in!

• You can now level up and switch characters during a run!
  
• Find campfires scattered around the realm to swap to unlocked characters.
  
• Character unlocks are based on level thresholds with prerequisite classes.

• Example – Want to play as the Knight?
  Start the level as a Squire, reach Level 10, and switch to Knight (after purchased) at a campfire.
  Or: Reach Level 30 as a Knight once to unlock it as a starting class permanently!

• Top-tier classes like Druid and Viking require multiple prerequisites, but they can also be unlocked as starters once you hit Level 30 with them.

• Each class now has 3 unique active abilities.
  
• Advanced classes can use and level up abilities from their prerequisite class.
  
• Prerequisite classes can’t upgrade advanced class abilities (but can still use if previously unlocked).

(e.g. Squire can’t level up Knight skills, but Knight can upgrade Squire skills.)

Ranger

• Bear Trap – Traps and damages enemies.
  
• Seeking Arrow – Hits an enemy, then seeks another target.

Wizard

• Ice Storm (Ultimate) – Slows, freezes, and heavily damages enemies. Evolves from Icebolt.

Priestess

• Martyr’s Fire – Holy damage-over-time that scales with your health regen.

Viking

• Leeching Strikes – Increased crit chance with each hit; crits heal you.
  
• Berserker’s Rhythm – Reduces cooldowns with each hit; resets when you miss.

Druid

• Seismic Shield – Earth shield that stuns and damages on contact.

• Knight: Blood Rage now evolves from Heavy Strike (was Ground Slam).
  
• Viking: Brutal Strikes now evolves from Ground Slam (was Heavy Strike).
  
• Poison Cloud moved from Wizard to Druid.

15 new quests added!

• 6 Character Starting Role Unlocks – unlock advanced classes to start with.
  
• 9 Ability Unlock Quests – includes the new skills plus Wisp and Pommel from the last update.
  
• New Character Progression Chart added to show unlock paths.

• Character level now shows in the UI (active character only for now).
  
• Updated stat calculations for better scaling and clarity.
  
• UI navigation improved for new windows.
  
• Known Issue: On controller/Steam Deck, some quest windows may not close properly. You can fix this by hitting Back or toggling the menu window.
  
• A full UI overhaul is in the works for a future update!

Thanks so much for playing!
Let us know what you think of the new character progression and mid-run class swap system—we’re excited to keep improving it based on your feedback.

See you in the realm!