- Cinderstone Online - A Farewell and a New Beginning - 14 November 2023
Dear Cinderstone Community, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Cinderstone Online servers. After four years of continuous development, dreams, and dedication, we've come to a difficult realization. Despite our best efforts, Cinderstone Online hasn't attracted the audience we hoped for, nor has it developed the features and content necessary to thrive. We wanted to keep our world alive as long as possible, but the reality is, the costs have surpassed our earnings. So, with a mix of sadness and gratitude, we're saying goodbye to this chapter of Cinderstone Online. But is this the end of Cinderstone? Absolutely not! We're excited to share that we're working on a new free-to-play version. This isn't just a new game; it's a token of our appreciation for your unwavering support. To our loyal players, expect special premium items in this new adventure - a small thank you…
- Cinderstone Online: Official Release Announcement! - 1 September 2023
Dear Adventurers, After a year-long beta, we're ecstatic to unveil the official release of Cinderstone Online on September 5th. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping the game, and we've made numerous enhancements based on it. Pricing Update: From September 5th, in response to your feedback, the price of Cinderstone Online will be reduced to €14.99/$14.99. As a token of our appreciation, early supporters who purchased at a higher price will receive two exclusive pets worth €17. Major Features for Release: Player Leveling: Reach level 20 to unlock a new subclass. Beyond that, enhance skills up to 255 and discover powerful gear. High-Risk Maps: Dive into maps with rare resources and PvP zones. Secure control points for a 30-minute defense setup period. Resource Collection: Fortify areas to receive resources every five minutes and enjoy uninterrupted AGM collection. Death Consequen…
- The Big Leap to Tier 2 and Beyond - 23 June 2023
Hello everyone! We're back in action after a refreshing week off. During this time, Daniel has been working on the new maps while I (Davide) have dived back into developing the much-anticipated Tier 2 classes. The Tier 2 update is the biggest one for Cinderstone Online yet. The current Tier 1 and its two maps have always served as a tutorial, a sandbox for us to experiment with various features and gain valuable feedback. But with the advent of Tier 2, we are stepping into a new world! We are glad to announce that new content will be rolling out more swiftly as many maps and dungeons are already set and ready to go. The introduction of Tier 2 classes will bring about a significant change in the gameplay dynamics, including monster damages and class stats. The much-awaited Tier 2 update will be live by next Friday. We expect a lot to test and balance, so be ready! Meanwhile, I want to ex…
- Unveiling Brightway: A New, Mysterious Region in Cinderstone! - 16 June 2023
🔥 Adventurers, get ready for a new journey! 🔥 We're thrilled to give you a sneak peek of what lies to the west of Cinderstone. Introducing Brightway, a swampy, mysterious region waiting to be discovered! 🏞️ Brightway is not just about breathtaking landscapes and dangerous swamps. It's a bustling region, home to humans and many other races. Here lies another grand challenge for our brave adventurers - the conquest and management of a castle, governing an entire region! 🏰 Please note, this is still a work in progress, but here are a few highlights: - A new Capital Node, bringing new opportunities and places to explore. 🌐 - Shops and NPCs to interact with, bringing the region to life. 🛍️ - And of course, the crown jewel - Brightway Capital City Castle. 👑 We're eager to see how you will venture through Brightway and face the challenges that await. Stay tuned for more updates as we co…
- Patch 0.223: Enhancing Balance and Fixing Key Bugs - 13 June 2023
Hello Cinderstone Adventurers, We’re excited to roll out patch 0.223, which comes with important bug fixes and a series of skill balance adjustments to improve your gaming experience. Bug Fixes: - AGM tools: We have fixed the issue of AGM tools adding incorrect statistics, such as the amount of resources gathered and experience. - Chapter 2-5: We have fixed the bugs present in Chapter 2-5 to provide a smoother story progression. - Guild Vaults: Guild Vaults are now fixed and should be functioning correctly. Price Adjustments: - Skillbooks: We have adjusted the selling price of some skillbooks to ensure a balanced game economy. Skill Balance Changes: We have made numerous adjustments to the base and bonus values of damage, cast time, projectile speed, and more for various skills: - Normal Attack (Warrior): Damage increase when leveling up has been added. - Burning Stomp Skill: Cast time…
- Hotfix 0.222 Announcement - 10 June 2023
Hello, Cinderstone adventurers! We hope you're all doing well and enjoying the recent changes in Cinderstone Online. We have a quick hotfix update for you today. Over the past day, we have been diligently working on addressing an issue where certain skills could not be learned. This has caused a slight delay in the release of the Tier 2 classes, but we assure you, we're putting in the hours (yes, even over the weekend!) to bring you this update as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter! Here are the changes you can expect with hotfix 0.222: Bug Fixes: Fixed skill stats not displaying Fixed node stash not appearing in the inventory Fixed certain skills not levelling up Fixed various issues with scroll bars in the node UI Fixed inaccurate skill stats Glitch with inventory resolved Additions and Changes: Added castbar to Vocat Krock skill Added ca…
- Cinderstone Online Update 0.221: A New Era for Skills! - 10 June 2023
Hello, brave adventurers of Cinderstone Online! We have some exciting news to share with you. In our latest update, 0.221, we are revamping the skill system, bringing it to version 2.0! This update is set to change the way skills are learned and leveled in the game. Firstly, say goodbye to skill points. Now, you'll need to purchase skillbooks from NPCs to learn new skills. And for the rarer, more unique skills, you'll have a thrilling task to accomplish - defeating bosses! What's more exciting? Skills now gain experience and become stronger the more you use them. The more you rely on a skill, the more powerful it becomes. We believe this will add a new layer of depth and strategy to your gameplay. However, we're still in the process of balancing this new system. The changes to damage and balancing are far from the final version. We are counting on your valuable feedback to make this the…
- Patch 0.220 Live Now for Cinderstone Online![ - 8 June 2023
Greetings, Cinderstone adventurers! We're delighted to announce that Patch 0.220 is now live! This update brings a range of bug fixes and new features to improve your Cinderstone experience. As always, we thank you for your valuable feedback that has helped shape these changes. Features: Added pickaxe and axe books to the Wellington NPC: Get ready to expand your equipment library! Added collectibles! Be on the lookout and collect them all - future updates will enable these to unlock unique character titles! Bug Fixes: Fixed brushes not dropping twigs: Your brushes are now more cooperative! Fixed mushrooms not dropping seeds: Mushroom farming is back on track. Fixed issues where some dungeons may not unlock: Nothing should stand in the way of your adventures. Fixed some scrollbars within the node UI for smoother navigation. Your feedback is crucial in our ongoing quest to make Cinderston…
- Patch 0.219 Now Live for Cinderstone Online! - 7 June 2023
Hello Cinderstone adventurers, We're excited to announce that Patch 0.219 is now live! We've worked hard on a number of fixes and improvements, all thanks to your constructive feedback. Here's the rundown: Fixed City lava dungeon solo mode: Now you can take on the heat alone! Fixed armors and weapons not dropping from monsters: Claim your hard-earned loot! Attempted to fix issues related to the guild vault and guild vault node. Fixed enchantment VFX on swords. Possible fix to enchantment not increasing damage. Temporarily capped FPS at 60 to reduce GPU load. A slider for unlimited FPS will be added in the future. Possible fix for the weekly global node quest reward. Fixed ranking on weekly global node reward. Moved the Copper node slightly in Wellington. Fixed node experience. Added rankings for node progress. Likely fix for fireball not counting towards quest kill. Your feedback contin…
- Hotfix 0.218b - 6 June 2023
🔧 Quick hotfix incoming, #CinderstoneOnline players! We realized we placed the new Copper node in a safe zone - our bad! Don't worry, we've now moved it into the wild. Happy mining - with a dash of danger! #GameDev #IndieGame #MMORPG
- Patch 0.218 is live, Cinderstone Adventurers! - 6 June 2023
Even though it's a smaller update, it's an important one! Here's what we've been working on: 1️⃣ We're tackling the persistent dungeon issue where they cease to function after a while. We're hopeful this will be the last of it. If you still encounter empty dungeons, please report it. 2️⃣ Weapon enchantment is back in Cinderstone City! Head to the blacksmith to get your weapons powered up. 3️⃣ We've temporarily added a Copper node in Wellington near the bandits for your mining pleasure. 4️⃣ Welcome to Dungeon Directions 101! We've added initial support for dungeon directions, similar to quest instructions. No more guesswork while dungeon crawling! 5️⃣ We've attempted to fix the issue with mages being unable to progress in their quests due to a specific skill. If you're still encountering this issue, let us know! 6️⃣ Dungeon 3 has been added in Wellington, which is now a required part of…
- Announcing the Cinderstone Online Development Roadmap! - 5 June 2023
Greetings, brave Cinderstone adventurers! 🎉 We're absolutely thrilled to share our comprehensive development roadmap with all of you today. This roadmap isn't merely a list of planned features; it's the exciting journey we're all on together as we march forward from Early Access towards our Full Release. Our roadmap is divided into three key stages: Dawn: Immediate Horizons - This represents the short-term developments we're focusing on right now. Daylight: Future Expeditions - These are the mid-term goals we're eager to tackle next. Twilight: Farthest Frontiers - These are our long-term aspirations, filled with potential that we can't wait to explore. An Important Note: As we journey together through the development of Cinderstone Online, the items on this roadmap may change. We value your feedback and are committed to making Cinderstone Online the best experience possible. This means…
- A Big Thank You and Exciting Updates on the Way! - 1 June 2023
Hi everyone, First off, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you who've jumped aboard by purchasing the Early Access on Steam. We appreciate your faith in us and are excited to keep making Cinderstone Online the best it can be with your support. We have a big update coming your way next week - our roadmap will be unveiled! Stay tuned to see the journey we have planned for the game. In the meantime, we've been squashing bugs and making improvements. Here are the details in our latest patch notes, sorted by importance: Gameplay Updates: Dark iron now spawns in the node stash instead of inventory. Added requirement PP for dark Iron. Now you can choose to craft X items without pressing CRAFT every time. If 100% chance rate, you won't see "success" screen anymore during crafting. Quests and NPC Adjustments: Fixed names for side quests in Wellington. Fixed description for the ques…
- Cinderstone Online is Now Live on Steam - Early Access Begins! - 31 May 2023
Hello Adventurers, We've got some exciting news - Cinderstone Online is now live on Steam! We are truly grateful for your patience and support during this journey and are thrilled to announce that we've finally reached this milestone. The feedback and suggestions from our amazing community have been invaluable, and we're excited to see you explore the world of Cinderstone! It's important to note that this is the Early Access phase of our game. While you're enjoying the challenges and mysteries of Cinderstone, there might be bugs and some features may not be fully functional. But this is where we need your help! Your bug reports and feedback are essential to our development process, and will greatly assist us in refining and enhancing Cinderstone Online. We're committed to keeping you updated and involved in the development process as much as possible. We believe that transparency and co…
- Launch Delay: An Update from Cinderstone Online - 29 May 2023
Hello Adventurers, We're sure many of you have been eagerly awaiting the clock to strike 19:00 for our scheduled early access launch. Unfortunately, we've hit a small bump in the road. While we've been busy preparing Cinderstone Online for you, we've encountered an unexpected delay from Valve's end. According to their feedback, our game "doesn't appear to currently support online gameplay," which we find rather amusing since Cinderstone Online is, indeed, an MMORPG and inherently online with cooperative, PvP, and MMO gameplay. This comes as a surprise as we've previously passed review for the playtest build, which undeniably demonstrated the online nature of our game. We'd like to assure all our patient Adventurers that we're working closely with Valve to clarify this confusion and resolve the issue. Regrettably, this does mean that our 19:00 launch may be postponed. We're tremendously…
- Adventurers, the Next Chapter Begins: Cinderstone Online Early Acces - 29 May 2023
Hello Adventurers! We have finally reached the end of our stress test! We're filled with gratitude for each and every one of you who participated, provided bug reports, and offered feedback. So, what's up next? We're getting our hands dirty addressing the most critical bugs from your reports and also setting the stage for some exciting new features, such as: Map Completion, Monster Collectible Cards, Weapon Crafting, and 3v3 Arenas. We're aiming to launch Early Access tonight at 19:00 as we previously announced. However, Valve hasn't given us the final nod yet, and there may be some minor hitches. Rest assured, we'll keep you in the loop! A quick heads up: if you buy the game from our official website, we won't immediately provide the Steam key. You'll receive it further down the line, just before our official summer release. Is the Early Access the real game launch? Not quite. Steam Ea…
- Get Ready for Early Access and a Free Stress-Test Weekend - 26 May 2023
Hey there, fellow adventurers! We've got some epic news to share with you! Our baby, Cinderstone Online, will be opening its doors for Early Access starting on May 29 at 7:00 PM CET (11:00 AM PT)! We're over the moon and can't wait for you to join us in this thrilling universe we've crafted. You can jump into the game through Steam or by downloading the custom launcher from our website, www.cinderstoneonline.com. During Early Access, the game is priced at a cool €24.99, but stay tuned for a price shake-up when we fully release this summer. But that's not all! We're also running a free Stress-Test this weekend, starting from May 26 at 7:00 PM CET (10:00 AM PT) until May 29 at 8:00 AM CET (May 28 11:00 PM PT). Interested? Just swing by the Cinderstone Online Steam page, find “Join the Cinderstone Online Stress-Test Playtest”, and hit “Request Access”. Easy as pie! Some quick Q&As about th…
- Exciting Updates and Major Announcements for Cinderstone Online Fans! - 1 May 2023
Greetings from the Cinderstone Online Team! Hello, fellow adventurers! We're the indie studio behind Cinderstone Online, and we'd like to start by apologizing for the lack of updates on our Steam page for the past seven months. We've been hard at work improving the game, and now we're thrilled to share all the exciting developments and updates with you! Closed Beta Announcement Cinderstone Online is currently in its Closed Beta phase, and we're excited to share this stage of the game's development with our dedicated players. If you're interested in learning more about the Closed Beta and how to get involved, please visit our official website for additional information. We value your feedback and support as we continue to improve and expand the game! Graphics, Gameplay, and Quality of Life Updates Over the past few months, we've been working tirelessly to enhance various aspects of Cinde…
- Chapter 2 & 3 announcement - 17 November 2022
Cinderstone Online MMORPG New content patch with chapters 2 and 3 We’re excited to announce that Friday 25th November will be releasing a new content patch that includes chapters 2 and 3 of Cinderstone Online. This new patch is sure to keep players engaged with the game with new quests, enemies, and areas to explore. While many online games release new content patches regularly, Cinderstone Online’s patches are usually much larger in scope. This is due to the team’s commitment to providing players with an immersive and story-driven experience. With this new patch, players will be able to continue their journey through the world of Cinderstone and uncover more of the game’s mysteries. New content patch with chapters 2 and 3 This new patch brings a ton of new content for players to enjoy, including: New classes: Infantry, Knight, Acolyte, Sorcerer, Archer, Thief The brand new Chapter 2, w…
- Chapter 2 update! - 13 November 2022
https://cinderstoneonline.com/chapter-2-update-and-delay-patch/ Chapter 2 update overview It’s been a little over a month since the release of the Founder’s Packs and we’ve been hard at work on various updates and patches. While we initially planned to have most of these out by now, we ended up running into some unexpected delays. In this post, we’ll give you an overview of what’s been going on behind the scenes and provide some insight into our development process. First off, we want to apologize for the delay in getting these updates out. We know many of you are eager to see new content and features, and we’re working as quickly as possible to get them to you. However, development is never an exact science and sometimes things take longer than expected. Server One of the biggest delays has been with our server infrastructure. When we launched Cinderstone Online Closed beta, we did so…