- Game Update - Patch #1 - 4 August 2026
Hey Legends, The Æther's still thin across Corel, but we've patched a few cracks in the current. This update leads with fixes, a couple of balance tweaks, and three new skins to change up how you look while you're out there. Fixes - Fixed a case where dying during a specific final battle animation could send you into the wrong reality - Dying in a final battle no longer boots you to the main menu - Fixed the stretched source icon when unleashing an Æther source - Fixed the Æther core UI sticking around after it should've faded - Fixed Chinese characters appearing in the Japanese localization - Fixed corruption agents occasionally grabbing you instantly with no wind-up - Fixed a portal loading the wrong reality preview when areas were loaded out of order - Fixed post-corrupted immunity not applying when using a cannonball while corrupted - Fixed the Corruption Cloud (pink clouds in the l…
- Fading Echo Update - Hotfix V.1.0.27953 - 24 July 2026
Hello Legends! First of all, the entire team would like to thank you for the incredible welcome you've given Fading Echo. Your support means the world to us! 🩵🌊 We've been carefully reading all of your feedback-both the kind words (thank you 🥹) and your suggestions for improvement. Every comment helps us make the game even better! Today, we're deploying our first hotfix, which includes:Updated localization for Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, including character customization.Fixed an issue where XP could disappear after dying during the final battles.Fixed an issue where dying to Corruption during the final battles could send players back to the main menu.Please keep sharing your feedback with us! We're listening, and we'll continue improving the game with your help 💪 Feel free to join our Discord to chat with other players, as well as the game's devel…
- Fading Echo is OUT NOW! - 21 July 2026
Step into Fading Echo, a fast-paced elemental action-adventure RPG. Developed by an independent French studio, you'll unleash spectacular elemental abilities, meet unforgettable characters, and explore the scorched floating isles and shattered dimensions of Corel.Play as One, a young Legend with a tangled past and precious little time left to save her world. The Paradox Corruption is spreading, reality is collapsing, and Corel is slowly disappearing. Master powerful Ætheric abilities, transform water into a devastating weapon, and slide, shift, and smash your way through breathtaking environments in an epic quest to stop the world's decay.🎙️ An unforgettable adventure deserves an unforgettable cast! Samantha Béart stars as One, joined by an incredible lineup featuring Jasmine Bhullar, Laura Bailey, Liam O'Brien, Sam Riegel, and Matt Mercer, who delivers a chilling performance as the ga…
- 24 HOURS TO GO — Bob Le Critter is about to become your problem - 20 July 2026
Just 24 hours until Bob Le Critter, voiced by Sam Riegel, becomes your problem.We’re incredibly excited to welcome you to Corel tomorrow, and we can’t wait to hear about your adventures.💙 If you haven’t already, make sure to add Fading Echo to your wishlist — and try the free demo while you wait for the full release!💬 Don’t forget to join us on Discord to share your thoughts and feedback.— The Fading Echo Team
- 2 DAYS TO GO — Cayrn is warming up - 19 July 2026
Two days. Cayrn is warming up, and Liam O’Brien wants you ready.We’re incredibly excited to welcome you to Corel on July 21, and we can’t wait to hear about your adventures.💙 If you haven’t already, make sure to add Fading Echo to your wishlist — and try the free demo while you wait for the full release!💬 Don’t forget to join us on Discord to share your thoughts and feedback.— The Fading Echo Team
- 3 DAYS TO GO — Vellum is almost in the wild - 18 July 2026
Three days. Vellum is almost in the wild, and Laura Bailey wants you there with her.We’re incredibly excited to welcome you to Corel on July 21, and we can’t wait to hear about your adventures.💙 If you haven’t already, make sure to add Fading Echo to your wishlist — and try the free demo while you wait for the full release!💬 Don’t forget to join us on Discord to share your thoughts and feedback.— The Fading Echo Team
- 4 DAYS TO GO — Forecast: Rahne in 4 days - 17 July 2026
Jasmine Bhullar brings Rahne to life in Fading Echo.Brave, determined, and always ready to face the storm, Rahne will join you on your journey through the Echoverse when Fading Echo launches on PC on July 21.💙 If you haven’t already, make sure to add Fading Echo to your wishlist — and try the free demo while you wait for the full release!💬 Don’t forget to join us on Discord to share your thoughts and feedback.The Fading Echo Team
- 5 day left before the release - Samantha Béart - 16 July 2026
Five days to go. Samantha Béart is calling you into the Echoverse.We’re incredibly excited to welcome you to Corel on July 21, and we can’t wait to hear about your adventures.💙 If you haven’t already, make sure to add Fading Echo to your wishlist — and try the free demo while you wait for the full release!💬 Don’t forget to join us on Discord to share your thoughts and feedback.The Fading Echo Team
- Cayrn Sandh: The Last Idealist - 3 July 2026
Some heroes fight because they believe they can change the world. Others fight because they know they probably can't.Cayrn Sandh belongs firmly in the second category. An emissary from Echo, leader of the notorious 5 Ghosts, and one of the most accomplished operatives in the Echoverse, Cayrn has spent centuries navigating impossible missions, impossible choices, and the consequences that inevitably follow both. He's not the kind of man who talks about hope, but the kind who keeps moving long after everyone else has run out of it. Who is Cayrn?There was a time when Cayrn Sandh seemed destined for greatness. Born with the blood of the Ancients and gifted with remarkable talent, he rose through the ranks of the Imperial Guild and appeared poised for a brilliant future. But life had other plans. A series of betrayals, political conflicts, and deeply personal losses pushed him away from the…
- Ygdran Hollow: A Monument to Failure - 26 June 2026
When people think about fantasy worlds, they often imagine ancient ruins swallowed by forests.Ygdran Hollow is the opposite. Once, this region was covered by oceans, thriving ecosystems, and some of the most advanced research facilities on Corel. Today, it is a vast desert dominated by an impossible structure: a colossal tree-like organism so large that it can be seen from miles away, its roots twisting through shattered foundations and long-abandoned laboratories. Its name is Ygdran, and it wasn't supposed to happen.Corel's Greatest Creation?Long before the events of Fading Echo, House Kelevra stood at the forefront of scientific and Ætheric research on Corel.Among their many projects was an ambitious experiment designed to address one of the world's greatest threats: corruption.The goal was simple in theory and nearly impossible in practice. Create a living organism capable of absorbi…
- Fading Echo Artbook & Original Soundtrack - 22 June 2026
Hey Legends,Only one month remains before Fading Echo launches on PC!To celebrate this adventure with you, we're excited to reveal two special pieces of content that will help you dive even deeper into the world of Corel.📖 The Official ArtbookEver wondered how Fading Echo came to life?The Official Artbook takes you behind the scenes of the game's development, showcasing exclusive concept art, character explorations, environment designs, artistic iterations, and insights into the creative vision that shaped the world you will soon explore.Whether you're passionate about game art or simply curious about the journey behind Fading Echo, this collection offers a unique look at the creation of Corel.🎵 The Digital Original SoundtrackTake the spirit of Corel wherever you go.Featuring the complete soundtrack from Fading Echo, the Digital OST lets you relive the adventure long after you've put…
- Fading Echo launches on PC on July 21! - 6 June 2026
Hey Legends,We're very happy to announce that Fading Echo will be available on July 21st, 2026 on PC!You'll finally be able to step into Corel and help One save her world from the Paradox...Thanks for the wishlists, the demo playtime, and the brutally useful feedback throuhought the development of our game. 💙You’re helping us shape this game into something that hits harder.We can't wait to see what you'll do with this One. (ba dum tss)💬 Don’t forget to join us on Discord to share your thoughts & feedbacks!See you on July 21st!— The Fading Echo Team 🌊 Flow with us✨ Wishlist Fading EchoAnd follow the adventure:YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Discord
- The Definitive Demo Update - Patch Notes - 5 June 2026
Hi Legends!Steam Next Fest is around the corner, starting June 15th — and yes, we’ll be there!So we figured it was time to give the Demo a little glow-up before welcoming more of you in. This update brings a revamped Perks screen, new UI and audio improvements, more languages, better performance, and Bob. Yes, Bob.As always, thank you so much for your support, feedback and suggestions. Big shoutout to our community on Discord helping us keep improving the game.Also, important heads-up before you jump back in: old Demo save files won’t work with this update. But this is for the greater good: saves created from this version of the Demo will be compatible with the full release, so you won’t have to replay everything later.Check out the full changes below, and see you on Corel!BOBBob is HERE! Meet Bob for the first time!Test out your perks on himPlay around with the systemic elements (Bob w…
- Maddock Kelevra: the hero of his own story - 1 June 2026
It's time to talk about the man behind the curtain: the architect, the manipulator, the voice whispering that perhaps freedom isn't worth the price it demands.His name is Maddock Kelevra, and he believes he can save reality itself. Who is Maddock?Before he became one of the leaders of the Paradox, Maddock was a Legend and, yes, a Kelevra (but we will not spoil further).A scholar, warrior, and master of Ætheric sciences. While others earned fame through daring exploits and impossible feats, Maddock built his reputation differently. He was known for his intellect, his strategic mind, and his relentless pursuit of understanding the forces that bind worlds together. Unlike many of his peers, he was never interested in becoming a hero. What fascinated him was the machinery of existence itself: the hidden laws governing reality, possibility, and fate.That pursuit eventually led him to a concl…
- Antagonist Trailer: Maddock joins the Echoverse - 12 May 2026
Let's make it a f***ing opera!Maddock, the main antagonist of our indie game Fading Echo, finally steps into the spotlight in this brand-new trailer!Bringing the world to life with an incredible cast: Samantha Béart voices One, Matt Mercer voices Maddock, alongside Jasmine Bhullar, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, and Sam Riegel.🎶Join our Discord to get the full song by Matt Mercer! It is quite something...— The Fading Echo Team🌊 Flow with us✨ Wishlist Fading EchoSteam | Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store | Xbox StoreAnd follow the adventure:YouTube | TikTok | Instagram
- We'll be at PAX East — where to find us, what to see, what to test - 26 March 2026
It’s official: we’ll be at PAX East from March 26 to 29, and we can’t wait to meet you there. For the occasion, we’ve prepared a brand-new playable version of the game especially for those attending.Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss a thing.At our booth :Our booth #22055 will feature a playable build of the game, available throughout the entire event.Our Producer Elise will be there to answer your questions, gather your feedback, and watch your reactions in real time (we love that).Two highlights you don’t want to miss :Friday, March 27 · 2:00–3:00 PMPanel: “Not Just Voices”How Voice Actors Became Developers — with Jasmine Bhullar, Samantha Béart, and Elise Marchouba.Saturday, March 28 · 1:00–3:00 PMMeet & Greet + AutographsMeet the team, chat with them, and get your items signed — queue organized on site.Friday’s panel : “Not Just Voices: How Voice Actors Became Deve…
- Fading Echo Demo Update #4 - 26 March 2026
Hey Legends,We've just rolled out a small update focused on polish and overall experience: Volcano Arenas (cindervault)Tweaked difficulty across a few combat arenas for a smoother challenge curveLocalizationImproved translations for all currently supported languagesFixed placeholder text and incomplete sentencesAdded missing terms for better consistency Thanks for playing and sharing your feedback. We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again: it means the Echoverse to us 💙 - The Fading Echo Team🌊 Flow with us✨ Wishlist Fading EchoSteam | Epic Games Store | PlayStation Store | Xbox StoreAnd follow the adventure:YouTube | TikTok | Instagram
- Meet Bob: The Immortal, Highly Irritated Testing Dummy - 6 March 2026
Bob Wasn’t Supposed to ExistDuring an early internal review of some creature concepts from one of our devs, the whole team instantly fell in love with them. The boblets were almost too cute to fight.Someone joked: “It would be sad to kill those.”Then the idea escalated.What if one of them was unkillable? What if he always came back, no matter what you did?His name would be Bob.⚙️ The Bastion ProblemAround the same time, we were wrestling with a gameplay challenge.We needed a way to test perks and abilities inside the Bastion.Our early solutions involved dedicated rooms, basins, and structured testing environments. It was growing into a system of its own. Complex. Heavy. Starting to feel over-engineered.Then one night, during a narrative call with one of our writers, everything clicked.What if Bob wasn’t just a joke? What if he was the solution?Instead of building complex systems, Bob co…
- Fading Echo Demo Update #3 - 5 March 2026
Hey Legends,We just dropped more languages into Fading Echo!Full text + subtitles support for:RussianPortuguese BrazilianSpanish LATAMWe also fixed more stuff:Improvements (quality) for English, French, Spanish (EU) and GermanFix to audio mismatch in Cutscene 02
- Fading Echo Demo Major Update #2 - 26 February 2026
Hey Legends,A major update is coming to Fading Echo Demo, focused on one thing: clarity.Clearer status effects. Clearer enemy tells. Clearer UI. Better feel.Also. We heard you. No more movement lock in dialogue. Keep moving. Keep flowing.🔥 TL;DRBurning is less punishingFights are easier to read: updated attack signs + improved combat HUDJump + Push attacks reworked to better match One’s heightExploration upgrades: chest counters in the Bastion + improved portal visualsTutorial is cleaner + slightly easier (less blah blah, more flow)🔧 FixesElemental CoresBurning has been tuned to be less punishingElemental cores now leave a small fluid trace on the ground when consumedImproved feedback for elemental cores (more readable, more satisfying)Fight clarity & feelJumping attacks & Push attacks reworked to better fit One’s heightUpdated enemy attack signs (timing + visuals) to make fights easi…
