Stolen Realm — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Thank You, Adventurers + Community Poll | 2026-05-12 | We want to start by saying thank you to everyone who has supported Stolen Realm over the years. Your support is the reason our small team gets to keep making games.With the recent launch of Stolen Realm Survivors, we’ve been reflecting on the future of the Stolen Realm universe and where the team should focus next.We’re continuing to work on fixes, improvements, and planned content updates for Survivors, while also revisiting the original Stolen Realm to address reported issues and continue improving the experience there. Both games matter to us, and we want to support them properly moving forward.With all of this in mind, we’d love to hear d |
| From Stolen Realm to Survivors — How We Got Here | 2026-05-06 | Hello Adventurers,With Stolen Realm Survivors launching May 7, we wanted to share something more personal with everyone who supported us throughout the years.When we finally released Stolen Realm 1.0 two years ago, the three of us had already spent over five years building it.Before it even had a proper name, we jokingly called it “Final Baldusy” — our mashup of two games we grew up loving: Final Fantasy 7 and Baldur’s Gate 2.We spent countless nights trying to take down the ultra boss Ruby, getting Cloud's hits to land at 9999 damage, kiting enemies across Heart of Fury mode, and accidentally fireballing each other because there was no Evoca |
| An Update on Stolen Realm Survivors — New Feature Playtest | 2026-04-07 | Hello Adventurers,As some of you may remember from our earlier posts, we’ve been working on Stolen Realm Survivors, a separate spin-off project set in the Stolen Realm universe. As a small team of three, we’ve been steadily developing Survivors while continuing to explore new ideas within the universe.We wanted to share a quick update on a new system we’re currently working on, focused on adding new kinds of decision-making moments during a run.Introducing: QuestsWe’re preparing a new system for Stolen Realm Survivors:Quests — mid-run events where players choose between different options that can influence what happens next.Some of these are |
| Next Fest & Stolen Realm Status Update | 2026-03-01 | Adventurers, we wanted to update you on Survivors and Stolen Realm.Stolen Realm Survivors is now live in Steam Next Fest, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has checked it out, shared feedback, and helped us stress‑test the new systems.Survivors has been built with everything we learned from developing Stolen Realm: stronger pipelines, improved QA, and a development process designed to catch and resolve issues earlier and more efficiently. Our goal is to deliver a fun experience that is stable and polished, and we hope that difference is clear as you play.We also want to take a moment to address the questions we’ve seen about the c |
| Stolen Realm Survivors — Demo Now Live | 2026-02-12 | Adventurers, today marks a big moment for the Realm.The Stolen Realm Survivors Demo is now live on Steam. After multiple playtest waves, balance passes, stability improvements, and months of community‑driven iteration, we’re finally opening the gates to everyone.Your feedback across both games helped shape this build, and now you can experience it firsthand.What is Stolen Realm Survivors?Set in the same universe you know, Stolen Realm Survivors takes the world, enemies, and atmosphere of Stolen Realm and reimagines them through a completely different lens: a fast‑paced, survivor‑style action roguelike.This isn’t replacing Stolen Realm, it’s a |
| An Update on Stolen Realm Survivors — New Playtest Wave | 2026-01-31 | Hello Adventurers,As some of you may remember from our earlier posts, we’ve been working on Stolen Realm Survivors, a separate spin‑off project set in the Stolen Realm universe. As a small team of three, we’ve been steadily building Survivors over time and are now preparing it for the demo launch.Just a quick update for anyone following Survivors or curious about the project, we’ve opened a new playtest wave with improvements and refinements based on feedback from the earlier tests.What is Stolen Realm Survivors?Set in the world of Stolen Realm, Survivors reimagines the universe as a fast‑paced, survivor‑style action roguelike, a very differe |
| Stolen Realm – 60% off During the Steam Winter Sale | 2025-12-18 | Great news! Stolen Realm is now 60% off as part of the Steam Winter Sale, one of our biggest discounts yet! If you’ve been waiting to jump in, now’s the perfect moment! It's also a great time to pick it up for friends or family so you can jump into the adventure together over the holidays.Dive into: Rich co-op RPG experience Forge unique champions Master deep turn-based combat Explore a world filled with danger, loot, and tactical choices Don’t miss out on this Winter Sale deal, your journey starts now. That's all from us! We hope you enjoy your holidays, and we look forward to meeting you in the Stolen Realm! 👉 Get Stolen Realm on Steam: |
| Developer's Log: Prioritizing the Realm and What's Next! | 2025-11-25 | Hey everyone,We wanted to drop a quick line from the Burst2Flame games bunker and give you a transparent look at what's occupying the three of us right now.Shifting Focus: Stolen Realm SurvivorsWe've made a pivotal decision, primarily driven by financial realities, to focus our full efforts on Stolen Realm Survivors.Our goal is simple: get Survivors into your hands as quickly as possible! Being a small team of three, focusing all our energy on one project is the most efficient and sustainable way to deliver a quality game, and right now, that project is Survivors.A Word on the Original Stolen RealmWe haven't forgotten the original Stolen Real |
| The Stolen Realm Awaits! Survivors Playtest Signups are OPEN | 2025-11-20 | To all fans of Stolen Realm: The legend continues in a whole new genre. We’ve loved watching the tactical mayhem you create in the original game. Now, we are taking that energy to the next level. We are thrilled to announce Stolen Realm Survivors, an all-new action roguelike game featuring the deep lore you know and love. Forget turn-based; it's time for fast-paced survival. Play as your favorite icons before the corruption took hold. Will you dominate the battlefield as the Mad Mage, rise as a young Gobfather, or smash through hordes as Krothug? Even your faithful allies, Ani the Animator and Tim the Shopkeeper, are joining the fight. The pa |
| Update v1.2.8 Various Fixes | 2025-06-19 | Bug FixesFixed issue that could cause the next room to spawn incorrectly and not ever connect properly with the current roomFixed an issue where items obtained in Hardcore mode would sometimes disappear when storing them in the stash.Fixed issue where you could use hardcore materials to craft items in softcore and vice versa |
| Chaos Pack DLC & Free Major Update Out Now! | 2025-06-18 | Chaos Reigns Today! — Chaos Pack DLC + Free Major Update Out NowAdventurers, the Realms have been thrown into turmoil—the Chaos Pack DLC is out now, unleashing a brand-new Chaos skill tree with over 30 wild abilities that bring unpredictable mayhem to every battle. Whether you’re swapping places with enemies, summoning explosive clones, or pulling barrels from thin air, this DLC invites you to embrace glorious randomness. Launching alongside it is a massive free update packed with long-awaited achievements, major balance changes, a new Roguelike difficulty, and fresh avatars—opening the door to entirely new ways to build and play across both |
| Save your Spot! Upcoming Playtest for our Brand New Game | 2025-06-13 | A New Adventure Awaits—Are You In?We're channeling everything you love about Stolen Realm—crazy build options and seamless co-op fun—into a brand-new action roguelike experience. The playtest is just around the corner, so be sure to reserve your spot with the instructions below. Join the Playtest To secure your spot in the playtest, please follow these two simple steps: 1) Wishlist Stolen Realm Survivors on Steam 2) Join our Mailing List Playtest Signup We'll be selecting beta testers directly from our mailing list, so subscribing is essential to participate. --- Why Join the Playtest? Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of Stolen |
| Update v1.2.4 | 2025-06-12 | Adventurers of the Realm,We’re back with a new patch that not only brings a host of improvements and fresh content—but also sets the stage for a massive update on the horizon. This is a pivotal build that fine-tunes the systems, balances the battlefield, and delivers new tools for your adventures!We’ll be releasing a full changelog shortly so you can see all the details. In the meantime, hop in and check out what’s new—and get ready for what’s coming next! |
| Chaos Pack DLC & Free Major Update coming on June 18th | 2025-05-14 | Chaos Reigns June 18th! — Chaos Pack DLC + Free Major Update Incoming Adventurers, the Realms are about to be shaken by the forces of Chaos — and soon, you’ll be able to harness their power. Launching June 18th, the Chaos Pack DLC arrives alongside a massive free update packed with new features, balance updates, and long-awaited achievements. Whether you're conquering Campaign or braving Roguelike Mode, this update opens the door to whole new ways to build and play. 🔥 Chaos Pack DLC – Unleash Mayhem Unlock the brand-new Chaos Tree, featuring: ⚔️ 30+ chaotic new skills that bring unpredictable and devastating power to your builds. 💥 New oppo |
| Upcoming Chaos Playtest: Save your Spot! | 2025-05-07 | Are you ready for chaos?! We’re excited to share that the playtest for the Stolen Realm: Chaos Pack DLC is launching next week! Development is in full swing, and we’d love for you to be among the first to dive in and experience the chaos. Join the Playtest To secure your spot in the playtest, please follow these two simple steps: 1) Make sure you have Stolen Realm in your Library https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330000/Stolen_Realm/ 2) Join our Mailing List Playtest Signup We'll be selecting beta testers directly from our mailing list, so subscribing is essential to participate. --- Why Join the Playtest? Your feedback is vital in shaping |
| Pick Your Path: Skill Tree Survey | 2025-03-24 | Hey adventurers! One of the core ideas behind Stolen Realm has always been freedom—the freedom to build exactly the kind of hero you want to play. We didn’t want to lock you into rigid classes or force you down a single path. That’s why our skill tree system was built from the ground up to let you mix and match across trees, creating wild, unexpected, and sometimes completely broken combinations—and we love it that way. Want a heavy-armor-wearing healer that summons skeletons and throws fireballs? Go for it. A stealth archer who rains lightning from the heavens? Be our guest. The point is: there are no restrictions—just your creativity. Now, |
| Stolen Realm Reaches 200,000 Players! | 2025-01-14 | 200,000 Adventurers Unite in Stolen Realm! Adventurers, we’ve hit an incredible milestone—200,000 players have ventured into the world of Stolen Realm! We’re thrilled to see such an amazing community formed around the game. Here’s a quick look at some staggering stats you’ve racked up so far: 28.49 million battles fought 4% of players have dedicated more than 100 hours to their journeys But let’s talk about some of the toughest and easiest foes you’ve faced! Here’s a breakdown of success rates against some notable monsters: Frost Giant: 49% success rate – 5k battles fought Black Dragon: 60% success rate – 72k battles fought Red Dragon: 61% su |
| Chaos Comes to the Realm! | 2024-10-04 | Greetings, Adventurers! We’re thrilled to share an exclusive preview of what’s coming next to Stolen Realm! In today’s update, we’re offering a first glimpse into the Chaos Skill Tree, one of the exciting new additions you’ll discover in the upcoming DLC. Get ready to explore this powerful new path and unleash its chaotic potential as you dive even deeper into the world of Stolen Realm. Drop anvils to demolish demons, summon saws to sever your foes, Flip the coin of Fate to change the tides of battle! The Chaos Tree introduces the element of chance onto the battlefield. Spawn various barrels and shrines: What will you pull out of the hat? Som |
| New Game Announced! | 2024-09-16 | Greetings, Stolen Realm adventurers! We’re thrilled to share our latest game with you guys: Stolen Realm Survivors! Get ready to crush foes, explore mesmerizing environments, and dive into intense, online co-op action like never before. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3228580/ Dive into Action-Packed Auto-Shooting Stolen Realm Survivors is here to deliver a fresh burst of action. Experience the rich world of Stolen Realm with the fast paced action of auto-shooting. Your character will automatically aim and fire, letting you focus on strategy, dodging, and surviving amidst the chaos. It’s a high-octane adventure where every moment counts! C |
| Uncharted Paths: The Stolen Realm 2024 Roadmap | 2024-05-31 | We can't thank you enough for joining us on this incredible journey through the Stolen Realm. Over 150,000 adventurers have united to fight in more than 20 million epic battles. Together, you've vanquished more than 3 million bandits and triumphed over 100,000 fearsome black dragons. You've proven your valor against perilous foes such as the the Mad Mage, the Lady of the Well, and the great Red Dragon, where most have fallen but the brave have prevailed. Your unwavering dedication deserves to be rewarded with a glimpse into the future of the Stolen Realm. We're thrilled to share the upcoming updates that await you. New Skill Trees (DLC) Prepa |