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Arcane Revolt Devlog #5

Our fifth devlog video is live on Youtube. We talked about new region Shadowcrypt, hub systems such as new robes and skill tree, events we participated and our new publisher Ultimate Games. Over the past few months, we’ve achieved a lot and learned even more. Here’s a detailed account of our journey, the challenges we faced, and the exciting milestones we reached.



The Shadowcrypt is an underground prison controlled by the Corrupted, where innocent rebels endure heavy torture and strict surveillance. As the leader of the revolution, our mission is to infiltrate this dungeon, rescue its captives, and dismantle its operations.

This region features a dark and oppressive atmosphere, enhanced by detailed tilesets, lighting, and environmental effects. While navigating its corridors, players will face dangerous enemies, discover tragic stories from imprisoned rebels, and solve challenges to progress further.

At the end of this section, players confront Grimwald, the prison’s ruthless leader. This challenging boss fight requires skillful dodging to avoid his chain projectiles.
Shadowcrypt also introduces Caelion, a mage tailor whose rescue plays a pivotal role in the game. His crafting skills allow players to create robes with unique enhancements, adding a layer of customization to gameplay.

The main hub in Arcane Revolt is designed to be a central point where players return after completing levels. It serves as a safe haven to develop and customize their character.

Here, players can interact with guild tailor, skill tree mage, merchant and their journal.

• Robe Crafting Tailor
  In the hub, Caelion, the mage tailor rescued from Shadowcrypt, offers players the ability to craft robes that enhance gameplay. These robes, created using colored magical fabrics and Arcanite collected during levels, provide unique benefits. For example:
  
  • One robe increases movement speed, giving players agility in combat.
    
  • Another enhances the dash ability, leaving a blazing trail that damages enemies.
  
  
• Skill Tree
  Aeloria, a female guild mage in the hub, introduces the skill tree, enabling players to enhance their four core abilities. Currently, the skill tree offers linear upgrades for the four main abilities, with examples like:
  
  • Faster and larger fireballs that can pierce enemies.
    
  • Damage-over-time effects through fire ignitions.
  
  
• Merchant
  Although not yet implemented, players will be able to sell valuable items collected during levels and use the proceeds to purchase potions, equipment, and other useful items to aid in their journey.
  
  
• Eldoragius' Journal
  The main hub also features a personal desk where players can access Eldoragius' journal. This journal chronicles fragments of the story, unlocked after completing key regions or significant moments. It’s a place to revisit the narrative, adding context and depth to the revolution’s journey.
  

One of the most exciting additions to Arcane Revolt is the introduction of bullet hell enemies. These foes are designed to challenge players with intricate projectile patterns, forcing quick reflexes and strategic movement.

Bullet hell mechanics bring a new layer of intensity to the game’s combat, with enemies capable of firing projectiles in various directions, shapes, sizes, and patterns. This system allows for a wide variety of enemy and boss designs, keeping encounters fresh and unpredictable.

We’re actively developing a flexible system to expand these behaviors even further, incorporating not only diverse projectile attacks but also dynamic actions like dodging, charging, or jumping. This evolution in enemy design aims to create a combat experience that is as engaging as it is challenging.

As the system develops, we’ll continue to draw inspiration from iconic bullet hell games while refining the mechanics to fit the unique style of Arcane Revolt.

We’re thrilled to announce that Arcane Revolt’s music will now be handled by a talented indie team: Keep the Muse! Just like us, they’re an indie team working passionately on their own game. Their expertise and dedication align perfectly with our vision for the game’s atmosphere and emotional depth.

The main theme music is already available on Spotify, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see how much life it brings to the world of Arcane Revolt.
Listen Main Theme on Spotify![open.spotify.com]

In October, we had the exciting opportunity to participate in Steam Next Fest, a major event for indie games. This festival gave us a chance to showcase Arcane Revolt to a wider audience, test new features, and receive feedback from players.

Results and Insights
During the event, Arcane Revolt was played by total of 320 people, with an average playtime of 10 minutes. We also gained 350 additional wishlists, bringing our total to over 1,500. While these numbers may seem modest, they were a big achievement for us.

Takeaways and Moving Forward
Overall, Steam Next Fest was an incredibly valuable experience. It allowed us to refine Arcane Revolt, connect with players, and learn more about the indie game market. The insights we gained from this event will help us improve and reach even more players in the future.

Land of the Crescent: Games from Türkiye
After Steam Next Fest, we had the honor of participating in the "Land of the Crescent: Games from Türkiye" event on Steam. This opportunity allowed us to showcase Arcane Revolt alongside other amazing games from Turkey. Being featured on Steam's main page was a proud moment for our small team, and it provided valuable visibility and encouragement as we continue to develop the game. It was an exciting experience that reminded us of the potential to connect with a global audience.

We’re thrilled to announce that Arcane Revolt is now officially being published by Ultimate Games! This partnership with a highly experienced and successful publisher is a huge milestone for us. Ultimate Games, known for Ultimate Fsihing Simulator, will handle the marketing and distribution of Arcane Revolt on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles. This collaboration gives us the opportunity to reach a broader audience. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and excited for the future!

If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to add Arcane Revolt to your wishlist and stay tuned for more exciting updates. Your support means everything to us, thank you for being part of this journey!