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From June 25 at 10:00 AM PT until July 6 at 10:00 AM PT, you can pick up DarkSwitch with a 20% discount.
If you've been waiting for the perfect time to begin your journey above the deadly fog, now is the moment. Build your city among the branches, protect your people from the Shroud, and uncover the mysteries of Nelaai.
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This update brings UI improvements and bug fixes that we identified and resolved with the help of our community. Thank you for your feedback!
Slightly updated the UI for building production
Updated the dashboard
Added sound for Hero abilities
Fixed an issue where hungry villagers would sometimes stand AFK near the kitchen
Fixed an issue where the progress bar for outposts wouldn't fill when trading (or gathering resources)
Fixed an issue where monster packs wouldn't attack outposts
Fixed an issue where the max button in shift management would overlap with the shift toggle
Fixed an issue where the icon for an unassigned resource would disappear after upgrading warehouses
Restored the functionality of jumping to the "Pack" alert on the global map via the problem panel
Fixed quests freezing when two fleets arrived at the same point of interest simultaneously — both are now registered correctly (also fixed skywalker travel-time display to account for upgrades).
Outposts no longer take fog damage once the light dome is built and active.
Fixed progression stalling where new quests and events stopped appearing.
Fixed Chapter 5 failing to start (no dialogues or quests appearing).
The "Find allies" quest task now shows a proper description instead of the placeholder text "Triggers/CH3Qe7_Task1".
The "Dominion in the skies" quest no longer locks up — fixed a config issue that spawned a regular swarm instead of the required fleet.
Restored the missing final slide of the Sorago refugees event (the "silently order the attack" option).
Fixed citizen pathfinding so people no longer get stuck and starve near building extensions.
Assigned a separate key for Luminaris purification mode so "R" once again only rotates buildings during construction.
The third letter event no longer triggers twice.
Farms no longer show a false resource-depletion warning asking you to designate a new area.
Fixed the building description being hidden behind the work-area button.
Clicking the threatening swarm indicator at the top of the screen now focuses the camera on the swarm.
Removed the erroneous mention of defeating the Ghost in the southernmost (food) point of interest description.
Fixed a game freeze caused by moving/demolishing multiple buildings with roads at once.
Demo saves can no longer be loaded in the full version and vice versa — an incompatibility message is now shown instead (prevents crashes and freezes).
Players experiencing issues loading save files are asked to start the game over or load a previous save file. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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A new DarkSwitch update is now live. This patch introduces several quality-of-life improvements and officially adds Kazakh language to the game.
We also want to let you know that we are aware of several issues currently reported by players, including:
“Find the Luminaris” quest issues
Chapter 1 loading problems
Inability to complete the War ending
Our team is actively working on fixes, and these issues will be addressed in upcoming updates.
We’re sorry for the delay and appreciate your patience and continued feedback as we keep improving DarkSwitch.
Added a confirmation dialog when spending a skyship to establish an outpost
Added Kazakh language
Improved the Essenciary button tooltip with more detailed information
Added a new notification for builder shortages
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This update focuses on improving the overall gameplay experience with major UI improvements, bug fixes, better tutorials, and gameplay balance adjustments. We’ve also addressed several technical issues, including corrupted saves, Shroud rendering on AMD/Intel GPUs, and pathfinding problems affecting villagers.
Updated building images in the construction menu
Updated Luminaris beam VFX in Focus Mode
Added markers for quest-related points of interest on the global map
Increased the amount of resources in resource nodes (in existing saves this only applies to unexplored locations)
Reduced Fear accumulation from story events
Increased the amount of wood at the start of the prologue
Added tutorials for moving buildings, homeless debuffs, Cherubs, and the Scourge
Fixed inconsistencies between the prologue ending text and some player choices
Increased the strength and health of scouts (in existing saves, scouting groups must be disbanded for changes to apply)
Slightly slowed down the credits and updated concept art shown during them
Removed a minor graphical artifact from the company logo
Chapter 5 quests that can lead to defeat if failed now display a clear timer
Fixed Shroud rendering on AMD and Intel GPUs (the Shroud now also displays correctly on Linux)
Added more detailed tooltips to the settlers count panel
Added hotkeys for quick access to the Scout Headquarters and Skyship Dockyard
Reworked hotkeys — all hotkeys can now be rebound in the settings
Added a hotkey for expanding visibility under the fog (default: Z)
Added a hotkey for highlighting resources (default: Alt)
Improved Fear tooltips with more detailed information
Updated the HUD issues panel
Changed the behavior of attacked villagers — they will now run to nearby Watchtowers if available
Added swarm icons to the issues panel when swarms are present in the home region
Added notifications when swarms move to the local map from the Global Map
Expanded Shroud-related information in Global Map windows
Fixed possible road disconnections between buildings
Improved handling of corrupted save loading, including a dedicated warning window
UI improvements: resource panel, fog meter, work shift interface, and larger text
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Fixed one of the causes of game crashes
Improved the combat notification system — unnecessary notifications have been removed
Fixed a bug where resources could go into negative values when dismantling multiple buildings at the same time
Improved the pathfinding system
Fixed another bug where using a hero ability could block all abilities
Fixed a trigger in the skyship quest — it now correctly counts the number of skyships
Fixed a rare bug where researching a exploration point on the local map could break the game
Fixed a bug where Walker work efficiency was calculated incorrectly
Increased the movement speed of the Luminaris' beam
Increased the fog-clearing area when zooming in on fog on the local map
Adjusted the timing of the Flameguards and Engineerium construction quests in the prologue
Fixed several quests in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 that could block progression
Adjusted music and sound volume levels
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We’ve updated the demo with content and improvements from the full game. Now it better reflects the final experience.
In the demo:
updated prologue
refined mechanics and balance
performance and quality improvements
It’s a best way to try the updated game.
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Fixed an issue where units could get stuck in older save files
Fixed a bug where monster waves wouldn’t spawn in Chapter 5
Fixed a bug where a scout group appeared in the issues panel after the Sunburst skywalker crash
Fixed a bug where an upgraded Light Tower could behave like a level 1 tower after loading a save
Fixed a bug that allowed buildings with unfinished extensions to be moved
Fixed a bug where construction could be canceled while a building was being relocated
Fixed a bug where a building’s window would reopen after it was dismantled
Reduced Light Network energy consumption
Infected resource nodes are no longer counted as infected buildings
Fixed an issue where Walkers could take too long to start gathering resources
Fixed a bug where residents could use ziplines without a cabin
Added a “Support” button to the main menu and in-game menu
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We’ve fixed an exploration point on the world map that was blocking progress in Chapter 2. If you’ve encountered this issue, you’ll need to start a new game or load a save from the beginning of the chapter.
We’ve fixed locations that were causing villagers to get stuck. If you’ve encountered this issue, unfortunately, you’ll need to start a new game.
Fixed a bug where guards would get stuck when passing by a Blackmoth on a bonfire.
Disabled the invisibility of the Lullaby.
Fixed a bug where a Forest House extension could not be built if the building was oriented in a certain way.
Fixed a bug where the status in the workers window wasn’t translated after changing the game language
Made the start of building sounds in the window quieter and softer
Made UI sounds quieter and softer
Reduced the maximum music volume
Made wind and background sounds quieter, smoother, and softer
Fixed stuttering sounds in certain areas
Fixed incorrect resolution selection if the monitor aspect ratio was not 16:9 (Borderless fullscreen is now selected by default on first launch)
Fixed text in the cutscene with the Stagspider
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Fixed one of the causes of game crashes (improved stability)
Corrected the issue in which Russian translation text appeared in other languages (Skywalker dock)
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We’ve just released a new hotfix update addressing several issues reported by the community. Thank you for your feedback - it helps us track down and resolve problems quickly.
Fixed an issue where an airship crew member could become extremely hungry and block the food queue (Starvation bug)
Fixed a bug where pressing the hero button could block the hero’s abilities
Fixed an issue where a workers could get stuck under a platform
Fixed one of the causes of a memory leak
Adjusted the behavior of hungry villagers. If there is enough food available, extremely hungry villagers should no longer block others from eating
Fixed an issue where a dismantled zipline could block villagers on the ground
Fixed a problem where villagers could get stuck inside ground buildings if access paths were removed
Fixed a Chapter 1 objective that could cause players to lose at the end of the second day
Fixed an issue where a corrupted save could hide all save files
Fixed sounds and music.
We’ll continue monitoring your feedback and working on further improvements.
Thank you for your support and patience.
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OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 (6+ GB VRAM)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 30 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD required
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Fixing save file–related issues
General bug fixes and stability improvements
Expanded localization
UI scaling adjustments
Windowed mode support (especially requested by streamers)
Economy balance refinements
Clearer mechanic descriptions
Additional quality-of-life enhancements
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Starting today, you can play the DarkSwitch Demo. That's the best opportunity to experience it before full release.
Step into the Nelaai, face the creeping Shroud, and discover what it takes to survive in a world where light is fragile and every decision matters. The demo gives you a hands-on look at core gameplay systems, atmosphere, and the dangers waiting beyond the safe glow of your fires.
We can’t wait to hear what you think. Your feedback helps us shape the final experience.
Play the demo now!
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Improved Prologue
Part of chapter 1
New monsters - Lullaby and Duskwalker
New heroes and their abilities
New buildings
More cutscenes
Balance, gameplay improvements
Tons of bug fixes
UI/UX update
Visual/Audio refresh
Tough decisions and challenges!
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DarkSwitch Theme
Dawn is Coming
Whisper of the Night
Oath of the Luminarchs
Shroudstorm
Into the Horizon
New Beginning
Lantern in the Dark
Tale of Wood
Over the Abyss
Sunseed
Nocturne
Rise of Elaran
Black Moon
Arelians Hope
Endless Night
Ardentis Tree (Bonus)
Deep Darkness (Bonus)
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High above the fog, where the air still carries a hint of sunlight, rise the Tree-Cities, vast living fortresses grown on the backs of the Ardentis, the Trees of Light. Here dwell the Arelians, a people who built their civilization not on the ground but among the branches that reach for the sky. Each Tree-City is its own world, a maze of bridges, platforms, and wooden towers woven around trunks that emit a faint light. Some cities hold ten thousand people, while others are close to a hundred thousand. This count includes the suburbs located just below. The Arelians are not one nation but many. Every tree has its own rulers - councils, lords or kings who claim power through wisdom or wealth.
The greatest of them all is Sorago, the shining city of twelve houses. Its Archon and council govern the skies and oversee distant outposts led by appointed Ethnarchs. Yet even Sorago’s reach has limits; the shroud isolates the cities, and slow airships must travel vast, dangerous distances between them.Arelian society resembles a pyramid. At its peak sit the Archon, nobles, and admirals who command fleets of skywalkers. Below them work scientists, artisans, and traders - minds and hands that keep the cities alive. Then come the Rangers, soldiers and explorers who descend into the fog when no one else dares. Beneath them live the mudfolk - those who gather food and resources on the ground, living half their lives in shadow. At the bottom are the people who do not contribute to society - beggars, refugees, and exiles.Arelian technology shines with a unique blend of craft and mystery - gears, wood, and remnants of the ancient world combined through knowledge that approaches sorcery. Coal and gas fuel their forges, while Solar, the burning sap of the Trees of Light, powers their greatest machines. Their skywalkers soar through the skies, while ballistae and clockwork engines hum with a rhythm known only to their creators.Join our Discord to learn more about DarkSwitch! - https://discord.gg/FaP9KBdtq2
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An improved prologue
Part of chapter 1
New monster - Lullaby
New heroes and their abilities
Tough decisions and challenges!
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Their weapons that function much like crossbows, compact enough for use in cramped airship hulls, and melee weapons built to pierce chitin, armor, or worse.
Though great wars are now memories of the past, the peace is fragile. The mighty city of Sorago, victor of the old War of Tree-Cities, tightens its grip on its colonies, fearful of rebellion. Rival cities, like Elaran, experiment with forbidden ways to fight the shroud - ways that Sorago calls theft, or worse, heresy.The Arelians fight not only each other but the world itself. Their machines hum above the endless twilight, and their soldiers fly beneath skies that never clear. Every flight, every battle, is a reminder that survival on Nelaai is not granted - it is earned.Join our Discord to learn more about DarkSwitch! - https://discord.gg/FaP9KBdtq2
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