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Story System Testing (Round 2)!
Testing the story system today.
Yesterday the screen didn't show up on stream due to an OBS-to-Steam connection issue (we checked all the logs but still have this problem).
Come drop by and help us check if the video and audio are working properly!
Story System Live Test — Dala and the Cursed Forest
Today we're testing our new story-lock system: each Stage now spawns specific story NPCs and Bosses at fixed points, tied to where you are in the narrative.
Come watch how these locked encounters trigger live as we play through a run!
Last time, the controller wasn't quite ready but we’re fully set now! Join us live as we play Dala and the Cursed Forest with a controller. Help us hunt down bugs, catch control issues, and drop your feedback in the chat. Your input is super important for us to polish the controls before full release!
We're going live to test controller support in Dala and the Cursed Forest! 🎮
Tune in to watch real gameplay with a controller, spot any issues with us, and share your feedback in chat. Your input helps us polish the controls before release.
See you in the stream!
Every card you fuse is a permanent decision. No take-backs. No undo. The right fusion compounds your entire strategy. The wrong one costs you the run. This is not just deckbuilding. Every combination reshapes how you fight, what you risk, and how far you go. Three decks. Three completely different fusion paths.
🔥 Guwen Burn everything. Stack damage, convert Armor into offense. The lower your HP, the more dangerous you become.
🌱 Tatara Build an army. Buff them or Sacrifice them. Pass on their strength or bring them back. Control the board through what you're willing to lose.
💨 Vihok Play fast. Build faster. Every Basic card charges Skycore. Chain Poison, Bleed, and Shadow Feathers into a combo that runs itself.
300+ cards. Fuse them. Evolve them. No two runs play the same way. Early Access because we're not done yet. Final Asset, Story, Talent Tree, and the 4th Deck (Vipak) are still coming. But all 3 decks are fully playable. Every run has a complete start to finish. Every fusion works. Every run is complete. 15% off until July 3rd 🎉 I stayed up all night before hitting this button. Find a bug or have feedback, drop it here. I'll wake up and read every one. 🙏 Zai Studio
We have just updated the Dala demo with new cards, combos, items, and language support.
⚠️ Important Note
* Please delete your old save data and start a new game to experience the new content properly and prevent any bugs.
🌲 4 Languages Supported
* The demo now fully supports English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Thai.
⚔️ New Cards & Content
* New Cards & Fusion Combos: Added Burst and Lastshot mechanic. Discover new ways to fuse your deck.
* New Food to go: Pack local delicacies like Mango Sticky Rice for your journey.
* New Relics: New artifacts added to change your passive traits.
* New NPC Encounter: Meet a mysterious figure along the cursed paths.
Fuse cards. Evolve your build. Break the cycle.
Download the updated Demo now!
All cards and fusion recipes are new
We redesigned every card and recipe. Each playstyle now feels more distinct. You can also mix cards across different archetypes to find new combos.
UI Battle has been redesigned
The combat UI has a new look. Relics now have their own area so you can easily see which ones are active. Potions and food are also in a separate spot, so it's clear what you can use during battle and what gives you a stat boost.
Tutorial is easier to follow
We rebuilt the tutorial from scratch. It now explains the game step by step, including how to explore the map and how the Transform system works. Fusing cards also has its own puzzle section. So you can practice combining cards and see the results before jumping into a real run.
Note about language support
Because so much has changed, some translations may be missing or incomplete. Japanese is temporarily turned off while we update it. We'll bring it back as soon as it's ready.
Thank you for playing. If you find any bugs or have feedback, please let us know!We’ve officially updated our Presskit and 2026 Roadmap!
What’s Coming?
🔥 Visual Overhaul: We're re-engineering Card Fusion for a major "Wow" factor and higher impact.
🌿 The 4 God Decks: 4 unique playstyles currently in development.
👹 Dark Himmapan: Expanding our world with even deeper Thai Dark Fantasy art.
🗓️ Roadmap 2026: Track our journey from Steam Next Fest to the Grand Launch.
The evolution has begun. Check out our updated vision on Steam and stay tuned for the massive updates coming in early 2026!
Explore the full Presskit here:
🌐 English Version: https://www.zaistudio.net/post/dala-and-the-cursed-forest
🇹🇭 Thai Version: https://www.zaistudio.net/post/dala-and-the-cursed-forest-thai-press-kit
Fishing gave me TWO Rare cards early.
So I went all-in on attack buffs and damage cards. Hard to defend. Hard to heal.
Then the Mermaid showed up and silenced everything.
Can this glass-cannon build survive? Let’s find out.
Hello everyone! We’re back with a massive update. We’ve been quiet for a while because we’ve been busy rebuilding the core systems from the ground up to prepare for the Steam Next Fest. This overhaul is all about killing bugs and making the game’s spine much more stable for the long run.
Line Effects for Card Combine: No more guessing. We’ve added clear visual lines to guide you on which cards can be fused together.
New Map Selection: We’ve redesigned the map to cut out "dead air" and useless walking. Everything is faster, smoother, and more intuitive. You won’t have to tilt your head to read the map anymore!
Darker & Richer Visuals: We’ve upgraded our NPC assets with more detail and added more atmospheric effects to the environment. The world is now even more "Dark Fantasy" than before.
Because this is a fundamental rebuild of the game’s core, old save files are no longer compatible. To avoid any crashes or glitches, please delete your old save files and start a fresh journey. We apologize for the inconvenience, but this was necessary to move the game forward.
Thank you for being so patient with us. We are officially back in action and fully focused on releasing the game this year!
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to release.
Hey everyone! We’ve just rolled out an update that fixes all Relic bugs across the game.
Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by and played Dala and the Cursed Forest at Thailand Game Show x Gamescom Asia 2025!
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