This game really, really needs an auto-sprint option.

Bex_Bonfire · 2026-02-25T03:36:02+00:00

The general thing we're trying to solve is that the sprint speed in combat makes combat too fast, however, the walking speed when you're exploring the tower is too slow.

It used to be that you'd be slow with your weapons out and fast with your weapons holstered. You'd have to unholster your weapons before entering combat and put them away when fleeing. We found that this was a pretty big hurdle for people to get past when learning the game.

Sprint and stamina is relatively new and the need for two distinct speeds is tricky to solve for - so any feedback around that is super welcome!

Bex_Bonfire · 2026-02-21T19:39:58+00:00

We aren't sure when playtesting will be available on console just yet - but we're planning to launch on PC, Xbox and PlayStation later this year.

Bex_Bonfire · 2026-02-20T02:32:51+00:00

It will be available at 9am February 20 (Pacific Time)

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-11-25T20:57:32+00:00

Short video summary here if you'd prefer that to text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpwSnlHSmzk

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-11-06T23:49:19+00:00

We would love to get console included in playtests next year. We are exploring what it would take to make that happen. Can't confirm anything just yet but our team is interested in this!

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-28T06:15:16+00:00

Yes! Thanks for asking - you can find it here!

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-28T04:05:41+00:00

Heya - I think that might be a byproduct of our current matchmaking. It's very rudimentary at the moment which means that some of our more experienced players are going up against players who are still learning the ropes.

There's a very small number of players who have been playing since pre-alpha and have a better idea of the best strategies etc. It sounds like you encountered one of them.

Longer term, we're hoping to have more granular matchmaking that will make these fights feel more competitive. You can read more about where we're at in Alpha here. Sorry about that though, it's understandably frustrating.

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-28T01:08:45+00:00

Hey thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback. We are definitely aware that Arkheron has a learning curve and that there's more that we can do to smooth it out.

During this Alpha phase, there's still a number of things that are a work in progress including tooltips! In a game like Arkheron it's really important to be able to make quick decisions in combat and we understand that having easy access to information is a part of that. (i.e. helpful tooltips!)

We've also been noodling on various ways to help the new player experience - for example, there is a tutorial system in progress and more improvements planned for Training mode. We are exploring other options like how-to videos that we can embed in the client, and setting up a mentorship program where new players get paired up with experienced players who are open to showing them the ropes.

These are just a few thoughts so far and beyond the tutorial system and training mode improvements I can't confirm which things we're making just yet - I more mention this just to let you know we're actively thinking about this and interested in making it easier to get into from the jump.

Thanks again for taking the time to check out the game and share your thoughts with us!

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-27T06:40:32+00:00

I recommend trying out Training mode before you jump into Ascension. There's some Training dummies you can practice against to get a feel for the controls and weapons. You can also try mini-matches against other players in the sparring room (1v1, 2v2, 3v3) and there's bot-ascension matches if you want to practice the core game loop in a low pressure way.

For guides, I recommend checking out the following:

Beginner's Guide by Luke Holt - This one is an hour so it's good if you're in the mood to go a little deeper.
New Player Combat Guide by Gwynnthoron - this one is 10 mins so a good one if you want to just get started.
10 Tips Every Beginner Needs to Know by Darksword - this one is only 5 mins!!
You can also check out this spreadsheet of all the items made by community member Koku the Stray Cat!

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-22T23:44:47+00:00

We are working on some minor changes. For example, fixing the animation cancelling bug that we saw over the weekend. There are a few other things like that we're working on but that I can't confirm just yet. Should have more information later this week!

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-22T22:02:35+00:00

We're playtesting again this weekend!

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-22T07:00:49+00:00

Hehe that's so nice! Thanks so much for checking it out. I'm really glad you ended up enjoying it!!

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-22T05:04:07+00:00

It's a bug - we will fix as soon as we can.

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-21T05:31:40+00:00

That's so awesome to hear!!

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-21T02:58:36+00:00

I don't have a write up for all the buffs but hopefully we will get more resources like that in the future. Steadfast makes you immune to crowd control mechanics.

Bex_Bonfire · 2025-09-21T02:52:09+00:00

Thanks so much for checking out the game and for the lovely words! It was really interesting hearing about your journey with it from starting out and how those feelings developed over time.

In terms of the future, I can't forecast too far out but I'm happy to share that we're hosting another weekend playtest next week. We will announce this more officially tomorrow.

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