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Fixed an issue crashing the game when choosing the new Fate “Rending Chain”.
Fixed an issue crashing the game when escaping out of the Warpaint Hut while there was a Warpaint at the cursor”.
Fixed an issue crashing the game when pressing “G” on the Keyboard. (This was an error debug tool I forgot to deactivate, sorry for that!)
First things first: thank you for sticking with us throughout Early Access.
As many of you probably know by now, whenever we're deep into developing new features and systems, we tend to become a bit quieter. That's simply because we're completely locked in, trying to make the game as good as it can possibly be. Some of you might know the feeling of sitting in your room, surrounded by code, losing track of time while trying to make everyone happy. :D
The good news? We're back with what turned out to be a much bigger update than we originally anticipated. It introduces entirely new build possibilities, expands character customization, and completely overhauls the way status effects work. We're incredibly excited to finally get it into your hands and, even more importantly, see the crazy builds you'll come up with.
The Forge of the Aesir is a brand-new system that gives you much more control over your builds right from the beginning of a run.
Before heading into battle, you can now infuse your weapon with one of four damage types:
Physical
Fire
Cold
Lightning
Choosing an infusion converts your weapon's damage to that element, grants a bonus to that damage type, and guarantees that whenever you're offered new abilities, at least one matches your chosen specialization.
One of the most common pieces of feedback we've received was the frustration of committing to a build, only to never be offered abilities that actually supported it. That could make an entire run feel pointless.
We still want every run to feel like a roguelike with meaningful randomness, but randomness should create exciting decisions, not block your build entirely.
Abilities themselves are still randomized, so every run stays fresh, but you should no longer find yourself staring at fifteen Cold abilities while trying to build around Fire.
This is only the beginning. Later this year we'll expand the Forge further with additional progression options that let you specialize even more throughout a run.
A completely new Warpaint rarity has entered the game.
Ascendancy Warpaints are the rarest and most powerful Warpaints yet. Besides rolling four maximum-tier stats, each one also comes with a unique Ascendancy Effect capable of fundamentally changing how your build plays.
Want Bleed to last forever? Turn every attack into Fire damage? Create devastating Ignite explosions? Cast your last ability every fifth basic attack? Ascendancy Warpaints make all of this possible.
Unlike Mythic Warpaints, Ascendancy Warpaints also contain Rune Essence, allowing them to be crafted and perfected even further.
You can equip up to three different Ascendancy Warpaints at the same time, opening the door for some truly wild combinations.
We've also added a large collection of brand-new Knots of Fate, giving you even more opportunities to customize and specialize your runs.
Whether you're looking to enhance Physical, Fire, Cold or Lightning builds, focus on critical strikes, survivability, healing, or completely unique mechanics, there's plenty to discover.
Added sound effects for every Warpaint rarity drop.
One of the biggest gameplay overhauls in Asgard's Fall so far.
Bleed, Ignite, Chill and Shock have all been redesigned from the ground up.
Each status effect is now tied to its respective damage type by default, giving every archetype a much clearer identity while creating significantly more meaningful build choices.
Every effect has received new mechanics, scaling behavior and interactions, making them feel much more unique and rewarding to build around.
We've also updated several existing Knots of Fate to fit these new mechanics.
Fixed various bugs and crashes.
We've also got some important news regarding the game's base price.
The discount currently running on Steam will be the last opportunity to pick up Asgard's Fall at its original Early Access launch price.
Once the sale ends, the base price of Asgard's Fall will increase to $9.99 USD. Regional pricing will be adjusted accordingly.
If you've been on the fence about buying the game or recommending it to a friend, now is the best time.
This will also be the only planned price increase. We're making this adjustment now to prepare the game for its 1.0 full release in September.
Yes... you read that correctly. Version 1.0 is no longer somewhere in the distant future. It's getting surprisingly close.
We're already working on plenty of exciting features for the big release, but we'll keep those surprises for another day. 😉
We also want to address something we already communicated before but want to put emphasize on it once again:
We're aware that some players have experienced issues with the Warpaint system, and we're truly sorry for the frustration this has caused.
While investigating these problems, we discovered deeper issues within the current save system that, in rare cases, can affect overall progression.
To solve this properly instead of applying temporary fixes, we're rebuilding the entire saving system from the ground up.
As a result, the release of Version 1.0 will include a full progress reset.
At the same time, Version 1.0 introduces entirely new progression systems, making it the perfect point for everyone to start fresh on equal footing.
As a small thank you for supporting us throughout Early Access, all Early Access players will receive exclusive rewards after the reset.
As always, thank you so much for your incredible support, feedback, bug reports, and patience throughout Early Access. Every update is heavily shaped by your suggestions, and we genuinely couldn't make this game without such an engaged community.
We can't wait to hear what you think about the new systems, see the builds you'll come up with, and read your feedback. We're getting closer and closer to Version 1.0, and there are still plenty of exciting things ahead.
💬 Want to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just chat with fellow Vikings? Join our Discord or hop into the Steam discussion boards—we're always happy to hear from you! 🛡️⚔️ And for our Chinese Vikings, you can also join our QQ Channel to share feedback, suggestions, or report bugs. Thank you!
Time for another Regular Update! First of all, thank you once again for sticking with us and supporting Asgard’s Fall throughout development. We are continuing to work hard behind the scenes and are happy to keep the updates rolling.
This time, the biggest addition is the arrival of an entirely new realm: Helheim. The cold and unforgiving domain of the dead introduces new enemies, a new boss, and finally the long awaited endboss for Jotunheim. Alongside that, we also implemented a brand-new Live-News System to help us communicate important infos, patches, and known issues directly in-game moving forward.
Here is the full changelog for the update:
Added a new realm: Helheim. With the new realm comes a new boss, new enemies, and also the endboss for Jotunheim.
Added a Live-News System for infos, patches, known issues, and more.
Adjusted the enemy scaling curve to properly apply HP and damage scaling to all enemies.
Reworked the Knot of Fate effect system in preparation for upcoming updates and new effects.
Fixed an issue preventing abilities from properly applying their cooldown after a lag spike. (Lag spikes should not happen in the first place, and yes, we are actively working on that!)
Fixed an issue where abilities could rarely still spawn inside the hub.
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First of all, thank you for your patience. And secondly, no, we have not abandoned the game. Over the past couple of months we ran into a few particularly tough nuts on the coding side. That unfortunately kept us quieter than we wanted to be. Some of you might know the drill of developing games in your room, lights off, completely locked in, trying to make everyone happy. :D
The good news is that we are back on track and today we are dropping the first regular update of the year, with more updates already planned.
Here is what this one brings.
Added the Loom of Fate to the player hub. Here you can spend pigments to receive random Warpaints of specific rarity tiers in return.
Added a new realm: Jotunheim. The frozen land of the giants comes with new enemies, a new boss, and also introduces the endboss for Svartalfheim.
Added a minimap icon for chests.
Adjusted the rarity curve for upgrade tiers. Previously, rarities were forced to appear at specific levels which turned out to be too powerful and difficult to balance. Now only the common rarity is removed from the pool at a certain level. Higher rarities still become more likely as you progress, but they are no longer guaranteed. The main way to influence rarity outcomes is now by increasing the Luck stat.
Fixed an issue that prevented the Inventory from opening after a successful run.
Fixed an issue that prevented the Compendium from opening.
Thank you so, so much for your continued support. We will keep our heads up and aim to deliver updates more steadily and frequently from here on out.
We're aware of the issues surrounding the Warpaint system and want to sincerely apologize for the frustration this has caused.
While investigating the problem, we discovered several underlying security issues in the way Warpaints were being saved. Because of this, we’ve decided to completely rewrite the saving system—not only for the Warpaint feature but for the entire game. In rare cases, these issues could also lead to progress loss outside of the Warpaint system.
Unfortunately, implementing this new system will require another progress reset.
Since we are getting closer to the end of Early Access, we’ve decided to introduce this change with the 1.0 launch. Version 1.0 will add new mechanics that require players to progress through earlier content again, so a full reset at that point ensures that everyone starts from the same place.
Of course, players who supported the game during Early Access will receive special rewards as a thank-you gift for being part of the journey.
Once again, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience and support. We hope you continue to enjoy the game!
Until next time.
💬 Want to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just chat with fellow Vikings? Join our Discord or hop into the Steam discussion boards—we're always happy to hear from you! 🛡️⚔️ And for our Chinese Vikings, you can also join our QQ Channel to share feedback, suggestions, or report bugs. Thank you!
The Steam Awards have officially kicked off, and we’re celebrating a huge milestone: Asgards Fall has just surpassed 1,000 reviews. This is absolutely incredible, and we want to thank every single one of you who descended into the realms, fought your way through their dangers, and took the time to share your thoughts.
With the awards now live, you can nominate Asgards Fall for any category you think it deserves. If you’d like a suggestion from us (and maybe a small wink from the gods):
The “Best Game You Suck At Award” feels hilariously accurate for the countless brave warriors who swore they’d “try one more run” before being absolutely demolished again.
But truly, we’re grateful for any nomination and category you feel is the right fit. Also, if you’re still completing your Steam Awards Badge tasks, it would mean the world to us if you left a review or updated your existing one. 💓
Thank you for your support, your patience, your memes, your feedback, and for helping Asgards Fall rise (and fall… and rise again). Let’s see how far we can take it together during the Steam Awards!
💬 Want to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just chat with fellow Vikings? Join our Discord or hop into the Steam discussion boards—we're always happy to hear from you! 🛡️⚔️ And for our Chinese Vikings, you can also join our QQ Channel to share feedback, suggestions, or report bugs. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your patience. This time we are delivering both brand new content and a completely new game mechanic. The gates to the Realm of Svartalfheim have opened and the long awaited Warpaint Crafting System is finally here.
Descend into the rugged forges of Svartalfheim, realm of the dwarves, where new enemies and a fearsome blacksmith mini boss stand ready to test your strength.
Alfheim now reveals its true sovereign. A meditative supernatural entity whose serene posture belies the overwhelming power you’re about to face.
Unleash the full potential of your build with the new Warpaint Crafting System. Reforge every stat to tailor your warpaints for pure offense, sturdy defense, or a hybrid of both. Perfect way to min-maxing your power.
Inventory Button for sorting
Inventory Filtering System
New Seer Sounds
New Huntress Sounds
Increased the inventory size to 3 pages
Several visual upgrades to Muspelheim
Potential fix for Warpaints disappearing from the grid
Potential fix for Warpaint duplication
Added a check to remove duplicated Warpaints from the inventory (you could end up with less runes than before; jfyi)
Fixed an issue where move speed would not reset properly after dying under the influence of frog tongues in Alfheim
Fixed an issue where frog tongues could reduce movement speed into negative values resulting in reversed movement controls
Fixed an issue preventing enemies from spawning during specific events
We hope you will have a great time exploring Svartalfheim and experimenting with everything this update brings. For all the min maxing enthusiasts out there, the new Warpaint Crafting System is nothing short of heaven on Midgard.
Your support and feedback mean the world to us. Please keep sharing your thoughts and suggestions; we’re always looking to improve and grow Asgard’s Fall together with you.
💬 Want to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just chat with fellow Vikings? Join our Discord or hop into the Steam discussion boards—we're always happy to hear from you! 🛡️⚔️ And for our Chinese Vikings, you can also join our QQ Channel to share feedback, suggestions, or report bugs. Thank you!
We are already hard at work on the next Major Update, with a projected release in November. This time we scheduled a little more development time so the major update feels major for you too, and not just for us. ːsteammockingː
Today we want to give you a first look at the upcoming Crafting System. At its heart, crafting will let you refine and improve your Warpaints using their hidden Rune Power. Every Warpaint comes with a random amount of Rune Power depending on its rarity, except for Mythics which are so powerful they cannot be modified at all.
Rune Power and Pigments (yes, Pigments are back in town and valuable again), along with other ingredients, fuels your ability to modify a Warpaint. Once a Warpaint’s Rune Power is depleted it can no longer be altered, so choose wisely.
Modifying offers several options: you can reroll a stat into a completely different one, upgrade an existing stat into a higher tier, or reroll the value of a stat within its current tier. These tools give you a lot of freedom to shape your favorite Warpaints and push your builds in new directions.
(final layout subject to change)
Hub - Crafting Table
Crafting System (Menu)
Thank you for your patience and your ongoing support. Keep up the Viking love and stay tuned, because we might share another sneak peek before the full update lands. Talk soon!
💬 Want to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just chat with fellow Vikings? Join our Discord or hop into the Steam discussion boards—we're always happy to hear from you! 🛡️⚔️ And for our Chinese Vikings, you can also join our QQ Channel to share feedback, suggestions, or report bugs. Thank you!
The wait is over! We’re thrilled to launch this Major Update right as gamescom kicks off. If you’re visiting the show, make sure to stop by our booth in the Indie Arena (Hall 10.2) and say hi. We’d love to meet you!
A brand-new mode for those who like their battles fast and furious! Runs are now capped at 10 minutes, making farming smoother and perfect for short, intense sessions.
Venture into the mystical lands of Alfheim, filled with new enemies and a fearsome mini boss waiting to test your strength.
The realm of Vanaheim finally sees the arrival of its true ruler—brace yourself for an epic showdown against its powerful endboss.
We’re excited to keep expanding Asgard’s Fall. Once gamescom wraps up, we’ll dive right back into working on new features and updates. So stay hyped for what’s to come!
Your support and feedback mean the world to us. Please keep sharing your thoughts and suggestions; we’re always looking to improve and grow Asgard’s Fall together with you.
See you in battle, and maybe even at gamescom!
💬 Want to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just chat with fellow Vikings? Join our Discord or hop into the Steam discussion boards—we're always happy to hear from you! 🛡️⚔️ And for our Chinese Vikings, you can also join our QQ Channel to share feedback, suggestions, or report bugs. Thank you!
It’s been a while since our last update, and we truly appreciate your patience. The road here wasn’t without its bumps, especially as we tackled the ambitious rework of one of Asgard’s Fall's core systems.
But we’re back, and we're thrilled to announce that the Major Update is live now!
This update focuses heavily on refining and improving existing mechanics, delivering much-requested quality-of-life enhancements, and setting the stage for exciting new content to come. At the heart of it all is the Warpaint System, now fully reworked and more powerful than ever before.
Warpaint Loadouts are now available.
Mass-destroy functions for all Warpaint rarities.
Stat overview panel showing the combined effects of your current Warpaint Loadout.
Complete rework of the Warpaint System (includes a full reset; 👉👈 sorry).
Warpaints are now organized in the inventory via drag & drop.
Warpaints can be equipped directly from the inventory into the Warpaint Grid.
New rarities introduced: Common → Epic → Legendary → Mythic.
Warpaint stats now roll in Tiers 1–4, each with its own stat range.
Legendary Warpaints feature unique effects (limited to one of each effect equipped).
Warpaints now generate Rune Essence, to be used in a future Crafting System.
Pigments have been reset; they’ll return as a core resource in upcoming crafting mechanics.
Destroying Warpaints now yields Pigments based on their stats and rarity.
Resolved a saving issue where Warpaints could disappear from the grid.
Warpaint Patterns have been removed. These effects are now possible on Legendary Warpaints.
This update was all about refinement—tightening up mechanics, improving flow, and paving the way for what's next. The Warpaint System was a massive focus, and we’re proud of how it's shaping the mid- and late-game experience.
You might’ve noticed that Pigments are currently gone. Don't worry, they're not gone forever. They'll return in of the upcoming Major Updates (sooner than later) as part of a brand-new Crafting System that we're actively developing. So hang tight! This is just the beginning.
And yes, you heard that right: new content is coming, and it’s already in the works. Expect fresh news and sneak peeks very soon!
Thank you so much for sticking with us on this journey. Your patience and support mean the world to us and help Asgard’s Fall grow into the saga we’ve always dreamed of. Until then—grab your axes, reapply those warpaints, and survive with honor!
Skål!🍻 — Max & Vitali | The Asgard’s Fall Team
💬 Want to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just chat with fellow Vikings? Join our Discord or hop into the Steam discussion boards—we're always happy to hear from you! 🛡️⚔️ And for our Chinese Vikings, you can also join our QQ Channel to share feedback, suggestions, or report bugs. Thank you!
Oh, by the way, we teamed-up with another fantastic survivors-like game. Check it this awesome bundle (both games are discounted and you get a bundle discount on top!):
It’s been a while since our last update, but we’re finally back with great news: the long-awaited Major Update is set to drop this week!
First and foremost, a massive thank you to all of you for your incredible support, your patience, and for sticking with us while we battled through some tough terrain (on more than just the battlefield). This update took longer than expected, and we want to be upfront: we ran into a handful of very tricky obstacles during the complete rework of the Warpaint system, and alongside the usual coding chaos, we also had to deal with a couple of health-related setbacks along the way. But we’re happy to say: we’re doing better, we’re back on track, and we’re still working our axes off to bring Asgard’s Fall to life.
This upcoming update is a big one. The Warpaint system has been completely overhauled to offer deeper customization and even more brutal strategic options for your Viking runs. It’s all part of making every fall (and rise) in the Nine Realms even more thrilling.
We’re really looking forward to dropping the update later this week and seeing what you think. Until then: sharpen your blades, ready your shields, and stay tuned.
Skål!🍻
— Max & Vitali | The Asgard’s Fall Team
💬 Want to share your thoughts, report bugs, or just chat with fellow Vikings? Join our Discord or hop into the Steam discussion boards—we're always happy to hear from you! 🛡️⚔️ And for our Chinese Vikings, you can also join our QQ Channel to share feedback, suggestions, or report bugs. Thank you!
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