- Alder Forge 2 - Announced - 10 October 2024
Members of the Alder Forge community, I welcome you all to the Alder Forge 2, where we will continue this journey if possible into its second arc: Magna Lumen. The Alder Forge 2 is built upon the Alder Forge which in turn graduated from Early Access as well a year and nearly a month ago and was in that process since January 7th, 2022. I'm following the exact story written in July 2020, and as I have respected the first arc to the smallest detail while working on the this entry, I intend to do the same for the second one as well. If you're interested in continuing this journey, please head to the welcoming news section of the Alder Forge 2. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3197590/Alder_Forge_2/ Video Subject: The Alder Forge 2 - Announce Trailer
- Update 1.0.3 - 10 November 2023
Greetings, You will find below the manifest for the Alder Forge update 1.0.3 The combat animation system conflict with the cinematic animations for skills and the "Anima Latent Skill" is fixed. The camera rotation smoothing that was added at the start of "Early Access Phase 3" is now removed due to the community's request. From now on, the exploration skills' UI Alerts will not only show the name of the skill required but also the name of the character who can use it. Spacial attenuation in battle sound effects for weapons is removed and replaced with a standard volume, similar to the elemental skills. GPU optimization rounds were done for the game's largest maps as the following: Valley of the Twelve The Etheros Path The Elysian Woods The Observatory The Final Dungeon, "The Netherwaves Halls". The reflection system is reduced by 30% The shadows handler is reduced by 30% The load memory…
- Update 1.0.1 - 6 October 2023
Greetings, You will find below the manifest for the Alder Forge update 1.0.1 A VFX marker is added to the gate triggers in the Crius Sanctuary at the start of the game to help you spot them easily. The conflict between the story point and normal battles in Helsengard city (Near the Grand Cathedral) is fixed. The collision and camera collision for the saw traps in Helsengard city at night is reworked for better and easier navigation. The Tartarus NPCs camera occlusion is fixed in Helsengard city. All The Dragon Force target UIs in exploration will be automatically omitted when a battle is triggered. The conflict between executing an Anima Latent Skill and a normal MP Skill is fixed during "Skill Focus". Quitting the Guardian Interactive Battles in the Finale or the normal combat is updated. All the collision issues in the "Voxenhold Hills" near the end of Chapter 3 are fixed, and all the…
- Early Access, Ends Now! - 15 September 2023
Greetings! The time has come for Alder Forge to transition from Early Access to Full Launch. I hope that the launch version provides you with an entertaining experience, or at the very least, some fun. Without further ado, let's delve into the v1.0.0 manifest. The Divine Weapons Pack optional event is added to the game's final dungeon "Netherwaves Halls". This pack contains the in-game most powerful weapons and can be acquired by assembling the twelve fragments scattered in the game's final dungeon. Image Subject: Divine Weapons Pack Preview The full content and Q check for all the NPCs from the start of the game is completed. Interactive Guardian Battles SFX swap is reworked. All the skills and items content check is completed. Dragon Force VFX is enhanced and partially reworked for pre and post-teleport. Dragon Force points are populated in the Atlas Court post chapter 1 for easy and…
- Launch Date - 8 September 2023
Greetings. As promised in the transition to the Final Early Access Phase on August 4th, 2023, the Alder Forge Launch Date and the moment we will finally leave Early Acces are included in this community news section, and as a start here is the Launch and Final Trailer: Video Subject: Alder Forge Launch Trailer. Are there any additional events coming with v1.0.0? Yes. The final optional event "Divine Weapons Pack" will be added with v1.0.0, plus all the additional optional events we have done since the start of Early Access a year and 9 months ago. More details about the "Divine Weapons Pack" will be shared with the community during the Launch alongside the v1.0.0 manifest. Is there going to be any change to the System requirements? The system requirements are the same as the ones during the announcement 2 years and a half ago, and will still support DX11-based GPU hardware. What is the l…
- Final Chapter is Available Now! - 4 August 2023
When the game was announced in March 2021, I promised four chapters and three realms to explore, today I'm glad that I could honor that promise, the Final Chapter is available now alongside the transition to the Final Early Access Phase. Members of the Alder Forge Community, We Are Hereby and Officially at the Start of the Final Early Access Phase and the Final Stretch to Launch. The Final chapter is completed and unlocked, members of the Alder Forge Community who finished Chapter 3 (They're in Story Point 3.F) can progress further in the story until the end of the game. Status ailments, buffs, and debuffs tracking icons are added in combat to the stat details UI. A Freebie Gift DLC folder is added to where you installed the game and includes the following: PDF file: The detailed full continent map. PDF file: Val Fiery Netherwave Sangréal Bloodline. PDF file: De Roy Netherwave Sangréal…
- Final Chapter Release Date - 21 July 2023
Greetings, as promised in the latest state of development, in this event you will find the release date of the Final Chapter, Q&A, and the soundtrack disc 4 tracklist as well, so without further ado let's start with the Finale trailers. Video Subject: Finale Gameplay Trailer Video Subject: Finale Story Trailer What is the size of the next transition/update? The next update's size is going to be between 2.1GB to 2.6 GB. Knowing that this is the final chapter, what is the level cap for each party member? All the party members' max level is 99. How long is the Finale compared to the previous chapters? Let's say the finale is 3 times the full Prolepsis. How close the Final Early Access phase will be to the launch version? There is not much difference, the Final E.A Phase will start at 0.9.X so it is as close to launch as it can be in a matter of gameplay and optional events/activities. When…
- State of Development - 2 June 2023
Greetings, following the tradition that we started since the beginning of early access phase 1, today I'm sharing with you the State of Development and the progress made so far for the Final Chapter, "Knights of the Alder Forge". (As announced in March 2021) Upon its upcoming release, the Alder Forge will transition to its final Early Access Phase and will eventually conclude the game, so without further ado, let's start with a few in-engine renders of areas you might visit in the Final Chapter. Image Subject: Etheryan Tower Interior. Image Subject: Sanctuary of Prometheus. Image Subject: Ritual Circle of Prometheus. Image Subject: A few of the mobs (Sanctus Bellator Type) roaming the Etheryan Tower. Knights of the Alder Forge will be released in Q3 2023 alongside the Epilogue sequences. A proper release date and chapter trailer will be shared with the Alder Forge community in mid to la…
- Update 0.8.20 - 4 May 2023
Greetings, This is not only a complementary update to 0.8.19, but it also brings the third round of the optional boss events for the Sanctus Nuntius that has been already available for chapter 1 since E.A phase 1 and chapter 2 since E.A phase 2. https://steamcommunity.com/games/1575590/announcements/detail/3717201017015447421 Reminder subject: Update 0.8.19 and the additional combat mechanic "Anima Latent Skill" The third round of the optional boss side event for the Sanctus Nuntius is added to chapter 3. This mini-boss is available in the Observatory and it will not only help you level up quickly but also acquire the Nuntius sword, which in turn will help you unlock two additional unique skills. (Like round 1 on top of the Garnier Tower and round 2 in the Valley of the Twelve, round 3 is part of the main story but it is not mandatory and can be ignored without repercussions) Image Subj…
- Update 0.8.19 - 25 April 2023
Greetings, Update 0.8.19 is a combat special update and brings an additional combat mechanic. Introducing: Each character in your party will have an Anima gauge that charges during combat, the moment it reaches 100% you will be able to execute an Anima Latent Skill. These supercharged attacks inflict heavy damage and will surely help you in your battles. Video Subject: Fiona/Mirabelle/Adriel's Anima Latent Skill How does the Anima Gauge charge? The Anima gauge charges when you inflict or receive damage. The Latent Anima Skill doesn't require any MP or consumable to be used. Is the Anima Latent Skill damage physical or magical? The Anima Latent Skill combines both your magical and physical stats and inflicts damage on both your enemies' physical and magical defense plus a multiplier. Is there a way to charge the Anima gauge quickly? There are two ways to get a bonus charge : A: By switch…
- Update 0.8.17 - 15 March 2023
Greetings. Below you will find the update 0.8.17 details. A new optional boss is added to Chapter 3. The Azure Eques is available near Val Réal's city gates during either the start of chapter 3 or its end. (Recommended level: 57 or above). Upon defeating the Azure Eques optional boss you will receive the "Espadon Azure" Greatsword for the Knight Class and with it, you can inherit the Aqua dance skill. (Near the end of Chapter 3 you will have a knight class player in your party) Video subject: Introduction to the Azure Eques optional boss. Image subject: "Espadon Azure" (Azure Eques optional boss reward) New fragments and new elemental skills are added to three areas from the start of the game. Upon assembling these fragments you can acquire new Anima Stones and unlock additional skills. The Anima Stones' fragments are the following: The Aard Anima Stone fragments can be acquired in the…
- Update 0.8.13 - 17 February 2023
Greetings. Below you will find the update 0.8.13 details. A new puzzle sub-event is added to chapter 3. The Rings of Celyus are available in the Etheros Path near Val Réal's city gates after you spend your first night in the Dragon capital. This Puzzle will offer you the Orvysian Royal weapons pack. Image Subject: Rings of Celyus sub-event reward. Image Subject: Rings of Celyus sub-event location Dialogue speed options are added to the NPCs and sub-events conversations. You can switch between x1, x2, x3, and x4 as a max speed. VFX added to the platform machines on Hexagon Five's first floor to help you spot them easily. Added teleport pods to the Dragon Towers to help you return to the central tower without walking back from each ritual stone. 1440p resolution added to the Graphic Options and the Shaders Quality option is updated. Player movement bug is fixed. Shader smoothing and optim…
- Chapter 3 is Available Now. - 5 February 2023
Greetings, After a slight delay which I immensely apologize for, chapter 3 is available now. Members of the Alder Forge community who already finished chapter 2 (Story point 2.F) can progress now in the story and proceed to both Intermission 2 and Chapter 3, and without further ado, let's start with the manifest of E.A Phase 3. The Adapt combat modes will not only adjust your defense/attack stats but also the MP consumption of each attack skill as the following: Defensive Mode: You will consume only 50% of the MP of your chosen attack skill. Normal Mode: You will consume only 75% MP of your chosen attack skill. Aggressive Mode: You will consume 100% MP of your chosen attack skill. A minimap has been added to help you navigate and explore easily. The minimap will have both the Auto-rotate and Fixed options which can be adjusted anytime you want in the Main/Pause Menu - Game Settings. The…
- Chapter 3 Release Date - 17 January 2023
Greetings. As promised in the latest state of development, you will find in this edition chapter three's release date, trailer, and things to expect. Without further ado, let us begin with the trailer. Video subject: Chapter 3 trailer. It's not recommended to read this, if you haven't finished chapter two yet. Dealing with the Dragon borders incident, the Fourth Squadron will receive unexpected help that will put them on the right track of the Demon Blade. By order of the High Authority, the Fourth Squadron will be dispatched to the mighty Kingdom of Orvys, Adriel, and Cassandra's homeland. The companions will deal with political tensions and the secrets of the Netherwave Sangréal. New Gauntlets of the Equilibrium appear in Orvys. The battle of Voxenhold. What is the size of the upcoming chapter three release? Chapter three's size is around 14 GB. How long is chapter three compared to t…
- State of Development - 29 December 2022
Greetings, In this state of development you will learn about the release window, the pricing change, and the gameplay additions planned for Phase 3. Right now, Chapter 3 is in its final stages of development, so without further ado, let's begin with a few in-engine renders for the environments completed so far. Chapter 3 will release in Q1 2023. A proper date will be announced to the Alder Forge community in mid to late January 2023. Image Subject: Draconis Castrium (Orvysian Royal Palace) Image Subject: The Dragon Towers Image Subject: Val Réal City (Leodorian District) Image Subject: The Observatory Image Subject: Val Réal City (Gael's Plaza) As mentioned in the game announcement "March 18th, 2021", the Early Access panel "Storefront", and also the transition to E.A Phase 2, the price will be raised with each chapter release until launch. For Phase 3 the price change will be as the fo…
- State of Development - 12 November 2022
Greetings, As promised, you will find in this State of Development the progress made so far in the development of Chapter 3, which includes the environment design, a boss introduction, and mob behavior, so without further ado, let's start with a few in-engine renders of the areas you will visit in Chapter 3. Image Subject; Western Gate of Val Réal City. Image Subject: Lucian's District at night. Image Subject: Ruins in the Etheros Path. Image Subject: A view of Helios Corp's Hexagon 5 from Lucian's District. Image Subject: Lucian's District in the daytime. Video Subject: Introduction to Lucian's District at night. Image Subject: A Chapter 3 Mob bellow Val Réal's City Walls. From the moment Chapter 3 starts, the majority of the mobs you will encounter will be adapting their battle modes as well, some can only switch between two, but others can switch between all the modes, defensive, nor…
- Update 0.8.4 - 21 October 2022
Greetings, Below you will find the update 0.8.4 notes: A new mini-boss event has been added and is available at the start of Chapter 1. The "Ebon Eques" is available in the Elysian Woods and will certainly help you level up quickly in that area. Video Subject: Introduction to "Ebon Eques" mini-boss fight. From now on, if you choose the "Defend" command while in combat, and depending on your luck, you will get one of the following: Regenerate 5% of your HP Regenerate 2.5% of your MP Nothing happens at all. The cliffs' collision has been reworked from scratch with a complex and precise hull. The Health bar and camera focus for the HXP pods accompanying the Prolepsis' first Boss, "The Third Gauntlet", have been adjusted and fixed. Quitting the game to the main menu while in combat bug "For Keyboard Players" has been fixed. More items have been added at the start of the Prolepsis to help yo…
- Update 0.8.2 - 22 September 2022
Greetings, Below you will find the update 0.8.2 notes: A new puzzle event has been added, this puzzle is available early chapter 2 in the Verdantes Canyons, near the entrance to the Verdantes Village and the Neo Regalia . The puzzle reward is the following Roynar royal weapon pack: Image Subject: Puzzle reward. Image Subject: Puzzle location The skill affinity critical bonus is raised from 60% to 100% extra damage. (This goes for your enemies as well) The skill affinity resistance bonus is raised from 50% to 75% cut from incoming damage. (This goes for your enemies as well) The gate between Helsengard City and Valley of the Twelve is fixed and that includes the fast travel between the two locations. (This issue was present post the Yorg Sentinel boss fight) Soundtrack in the Cradle's peak has been changed to the Fourth Squadron soundtrack. The NPCs in the Geidrah Corniche in Intermissio…
- Chapter 2, is available now! - 19 August 2022
Greetings, It is time, the Alder Forge Chapter 2 is available now and Phase 2 is unlocked, for members of the Alder Forge community who have already finished Chapter 1, you can progress through "Story Point 1.F" onward. For more information about this transition, please check the latest state of development: https://steamcommunity.com/games/1575590/announcements/detail/3350131733947055552 Or the release date announcement earlier this month: https://steamcommunity.com/games/1575590/announcements/detail/3376029156928565470 In a month, I will begin the environment design for Chapter 3, and the moment I reach a milestone, I will share a state of development similar to what we did in Phase 1, meanwhile, I will be gathering your feedback and planning chapter two's optional events if possible. Thank you again for your continued support for this world, characters, and story throughout "Phase 1"…
- Chapter 2 Release Date - 1 August 2022
As promised in the last State of Development, the release date of the Alder Forge Chapter 2 and the transition to Early Access Phase 2 is going to be: August 19th, 2022 Please view the trailer to see what to expect in the upcoming chapter. Video Subject: Alder Forge Chapter 2 Trailer Image Subject: New Game Poster Please notice that it is not recommended to read this if you haven't finished "Chapter 1" yet! Thanks to a gift from the Duke of Elysia, Adriel is getting closer to identifying the mastermind behind the Regalia incident while dealing with his newly acquired "Guiding Box" and the mystery behind it. The Fourth Squadron is dispatched to the Kingdom of Royne to deal with the conflict between the Woltzen and Phoenix mercenary companies. A cursed ancient legendary warrior has woken up near the Valley of the Twelve at the scent of Adriel's arrival. The Silver Phoenix and the Iron Fox…
