- Winter Content Update Preview - 24 September 2026
Hello, fellow heroes!Recently, we've come across quite a few "soul-searching questions" from players in our community. Some have called us a "reskinned game," while others have joked that Ge Jin taking off her shoes is a "borderline move."We've carefully read through every piece of feedback, weighing it heavily and reflecting deeply. After much consideration, we felt it was only right to have an open conversation with all of you.First, regarding the "reskin" issue: In the few months since the official launch of Realm of Ink, we've rolled out six skin appearances corresponding to the summer and autumn seasons.Completing the skin sets for each form has always been our solemn promise to you. We're honored to say that, following the autumn update, we've finally fulfilled that promise.In fact, beyond the appearances everyone has been focusing on, we've also been dedicated to developing brand…
- Version 1.12 Update Notes - 22 September 2026
Dear Warriors,Realm of Ink's Autumn Update officially launched on September 19th. Today we released a hotfix patch primarily optimizing character visual presentation.Optimized the foot display for the Ge Jin skin "Femme Fatale"—the character will no longer wear footwear.Since the launch of the Realm of Ink "Autumn Whispers" Music Collection Campaign, we have received submissions from warriors across the globe. You are all incredibly talented!We will select outstanding works to add to the in-game music player, the Dreaming Perch. Selected creators will receive exclusive prizes including Realm of Ink co-branded controllers, and we look forward to more submissions!Submission email:[email protected] sincerely thank all warriors for your continued support and love.If you encounter any issues or suspicious bugs while playing, please feel free to provide feedback and discuss in our…
- Version 1.11 Update Notes - 21 September 2026
Greetings , Dear all !The Autumn Update for Realm of Ink was recently launched. Today, we have released a hotfix patch, which includes fixes and optimizations for several issues.We have also introduced the Player-Submitted Music feature on the Dream Rest Pavilion. The "Realm of Ink: Autumn Melodies" Music Creation Plan is now officially open. We look forward to your creative works and welcome all martial artists to submit their entries.Submission Email:[email protected] a new player‑submitted music section to the Dream-Resting Dais.Fixed the issue where Dr. Suen Form's Primal Ink Relic \ will cause black screen before the summary page appeared, and history logs containing \ will cause black screen when enter Animitta's Sanctum.Fixed the issue where re-entering \ in Color Enhancement Mode after exiting before selecting all Curios and Ink Relics will cause the game to freeze…
- Version 1.1 Update Notes - New All-Time Low! New Skins! - 19 September 2026
Greetings , Dear all !Ink washes the clear autumn; heroic shadows drift with the wind.On this golden autumn occasion, a brand-new version of Realm of Ink arrives with the season!First, Realm of Ink reaches a new all-time low! From September 19 to October 9, the base game will be 20% off for a limited time—the perfect opportunity to jump in, complete your collection, and return to the Realm of Ink.Meanwhile, we have added three autumn-exclusive skins to the ink-wash Jianghu, inviting you to enjoy the inky golden autumn together!Draped in maple and wielding ink, enter the hidden realm; radiant colors and the clear moon chase the clouds.In addition, this update also brings the following optimizations and new content:Added Keyboard Mode.Added Color Enhancement Mode, which modifies the colors of images, effects, and fonts for Rare-quality items, making them easier to distinguish from Epic-qu…
- There's a rising demand for new, mid-size games at affordable prices - and 4Divinity believes China has the answer - 30 August 2026
We spoke to 4Divinity's Phil Doust at Gamescom 2026 to discuss how Chinese developers could fill a gap in the market left by triple-A bloat. Read the full story on PCGamesN: There's a rising demand for new, mid-size games at affordable prices - and 4Divinity believes China has the answer
- Urgent Hiring! Seeking a Creative Director. - 3 July 2026
Greetings, Dear all!After the summer sale swimsuit skins for Realm of Ink went live, we were truly overjoyed to see how much you loved the new looks for Yi Qiu, Lao Liu, and Bai Yuan. We’ve taken every bit of your enthusiasm to heart, and we’ve been working non‑stop to prepare the next skin update!But this time, we want to hand the decision over to you, our players – what the next skin will look like is entirely up to you! We’ve prepared three distinctive style concepts, and we sincerely invite you to cast your valuable vote.Will it be the mysterious and lavish fantasy of a Halloween Western‑style outfit? The gentle elegance of an autumn Chinese Qipao? Or the refined glamour of a gala ball gown?Which one would you choose?Sincerely, Leap Studio
- Version 1.07 Update Notes - 29 June 2026
Greetings , Dear all !Have the summer swimsuit skins added a touch of coolness to your adventuring journey? We hope you are enjoying your time in this ink-wash world.This update fixes several issues, as detailed below:Fixed the issue where the stacks of Check has no synchronization to Checkmate mode in certain situations.Fixed the issue where the skill of Frenzied Insects summoned by Buzzy Momo‘s Ink Pet Ultimate Skill \ can not deal damage.Fix the issue where the enemy's death effect cannot be triggered correctly in certain situations (including the issue of Dijiang Ink being unable to stack buff).Fixed the issue where eleven "Defeat the Book Spirit once using XX's form" achievements can not achieve.Fixed the issue where eight "Favorability with Boss/NPC" achievements achieve uncorrectly.Finally, we sincerely thank all warriors for your continued support and affection.The game is curre…
- Version 1.06 Update Notes - Summer sale incoming , new swimsuit skins out now! - 25 June 2026
Dear all!—it's been too long!Summer is almost here, and besides our usual updates and optimizations, A Kuan has prepared some cool surprises for everyone.First up—Realm of Ink is officially joining the Steam Summer Sale! From June 26 to July 10, the base game will be 10% off for a limited time. New and veteran warriors alike, hop on board while the offer is hot!At the same time, we've added three summer-exclusive swimsuit skins to the ink-washed martial world, so even your battles can sizzle with heat and refreshment.Golden sands remember, summer frenzy burns. Ink-stained summer, Spirits Aflame.Gear up in new outfits and join us on an adventure where ink meets the waves!This update also brings the following optimizations and additions:Fixed the issue where Epic and Legendary \ can not reflect Bonus damage to nearby enemies when has no shield.Tried to fix the issue where Epic and Legenda…
- Version 1.05 Update Notes - 9 June 2026
Hi, fellow wanderers！This update mainly fixes several issues, while optimizing certain achievement countin.Thank you for your support, and we look forward to hearing your feedback through our community channels.Debug：Fixed the issue where the Curse Curio will show error information when viewing details.Fixed the issue where returning from the second floor of the inn to the first floor would trigger incorrect conversations.Fixed the issue where the Animitta's Sanctum is unlocked automatically.Fixed the issue where the Lash of Love did not work properly for the Dr. Suen form with Canticle of Celestial Plumes.Fixed the issue where "炫" Elite Monster can still cause damage after death.Fixed the issue where the Nirvanic Silence obtained first can not be affected by the gain bonus obtained later.Fixed the issue where screen zooming not being restored.Tried to fix the issue where save data erro…
- Version 1.04 Update Notes - 5 June 2026
Hi, fellow wanderers！This update mainly fixes several occasional freeze/crash issues, while optimizing certain in-game details to improve the overall gameplay experience.Thank you for your support, and we look forward to hearing your feedback through our community channels.Debug：Fixed the issue where the {The Eroded Wraith} Emperor Puppet laser rotating in the wrong direction and not stopping.Fixed the issue where the Ink Pet Carefree Panda in Carefree Bamboo Covenant cannot play Idle animations properly after entering a new room.Fixed the issue where some jars in the room of {Venom Pipa Mistress} Scorpion Master could not be broken.Fixed the issue where Abyssal River Elixir getting incorrect stacking layers due to non-Autocast/Charging effects.Fixed the issue where Sovereign Ward Chime will get incorrect stacking layers sometimes.Fixed the issue where Power of Prayer · Extreme cannot b…
- Version 1.03 Update Notes - 2 June 2026
Hi, fellow wanderers！Today's update brings more optimizations and bug fixes. The achievement unlock issue you've been concerned about has been fixed. Please check it out~Optimizations：Adjusted drop range in Keh Boss's room, items won't land in hard-to-reach spots easily.Curse curio will change into Soy Milk like normal curio when not has enough Curse curio.Optimize some textual descriptions.Reduced the time requirement for Achievement \.Modified the occlusion between the portals and some UI.Debug：Fixed an issue where Achievements \, \, \, \, \ and \ can not achieve.Fixed an issue where Oread Form's Heavy Attack can not hit enemy when player increase Heavy Attack Range.Fixed an issue where Fei Ox Ink can not drop normally.Wishing you all an enjoyable gaming experience! Sincerely, Leap Studio
- Version 1.02 Update Notes - 31 May 2026
Hi, fellow wanderers, We’ve received a large number of bug reports regarding the game and have been working diligently to address them. We’re now rolling out a patch with all the fixes completed so far. Optimizations：Increase move speed of different level of ink pet to make them have better performance in bigger maps.Dumplings is increased under Wyrm Hair Brush and Dragon Hair Brush.Under high Dissolution, difficulty of Boss in 3rd and 4th chapter is increased, 5th and 6th chapter is decreased.Under high Dissolution, difficulty of normal and elite enemies in Celestial Palace is increased.Under high Dissolution, drop rate of Epic or higher Elixirs is increased.Enhance the performance of certain scenarios.If you meet Book Spirit at 1st time and be killed compulsorily, it is no longer considered a failure.Debug：Fixed an issue where Door to The Lost Oasis which is created by Miss Ching will…
- 200K Copies! A Heartfelt Moment - 30 May 2026
Hello everyone, it’s Lao D, who hasn’t shown up for a long time.Now that our game has sold 200,000 copies, I’d like to take this moment to say a few heartfelt words to all of you.Those who know us well understand that the journey has been full of hardships, and we’ve found ourselves in dangerous situations more than once. It is every single one of you, our players, who have steadily held us up with your choices and support, time after time. Calling you our “bread and butter” comes from the bottom of our hearts – no empty words.As always, I’ll say this sincerely: “When the elders of the land accept me, I will never earn dirty money.” We will always stay true to our original intention – happy gaming, happy living – and put our hearts into creating more fun content, so as not to let your trust down. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.I also want to talk about what Realm of Ink should…
- Version 1.01 Update Notes & Future Plans - 28 May 2026
Greetings, fellow warriors! This is A Kuan, who just opened Steam after a full day of bug fixing.Yes, we released an emergency update yesterday to address progression-blocking issues and common bugs.New Features:Add pop up when changing Display Mode to minimize the issue of incorrect resolution changes.Experience Improvements:Increased movement speed for Ink Pets of different levels, allowing them to perform better on larger maps.Under Jiao Hao (蛟毫) and Long Hao (龙毫) difficulties, the number of steamed buns obtained is increased by 30%.Under high Dissolution difficulty, the strength of chapter 2 and 3 bosses is increased, while chapter 5 and 6 bosses are weakened.Under high Dissolution difficulty, the strength of common and elite enemies in chapter 6 is increased.Debug:Fixed an issue where Give up in Animitta's Sanctum will cause game crash.Fixed an issue where Oread Form's Ability \'s…
- Realm of Ink is a new roguelite you can't miss, and it's finally received a 1.0 release - 27 May 2026
Roguelites are everywhere right now, and most of them fight for attention only to disappear just as quickly. Realm of Ink is one of the rare exceptions. The developer has spent the early access period defining its combat and sharpening the gameplay loop. Now, the full 1.0 release has arrived on PC and consoles, and it is absolutely worth playing. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Realm of Ink is a new roguelite you can't miss, and it's finally received a 1.0 release
- 1.0 Out Now - 26 May 2026
Dear all, it's been quite a while.Since Realm of Ink first launched on Steam, our game has weathered countless hardships, yet we have always stayed true to our original aspiration — Like Red, never yielding to trials or fate.On this day of our official full release, along with the entire development team, I wish to extend our sincerest gratitude to every one of you.Thank you for walking alongside us all this time.1.0 brings a wealth of new content and challenges. Please, new and veteran players, venture into this world once more and find unique new path!Full Release is not an ending, but a brand-new beginning for Realm of Ink. We look forward to the journey ahead together.With your sword, your companion, and one united heart — let us meet again in the Realm of Ink.Best RegardLeap Studio
- Oread from BlazBlue Entropy Effect joins the fight in Realm of Ink! - 19 May 2026
Hey Inkbound Heroes!We have some incredibly exciting news to share today. As we march closer to our 1.0 launch, we are thrilled to officially unveil a legendary crossover collaboration that will shake up the Ink Realm available from May 26th!Oread from BlazBlue Entropy Effect joins the fight in Realm of Ink!Master a Brand-New Combat StyleThe formidable Stage 4 boss from BlazBlue Entropy Effect is crossing over to become a fully playable character! Fighting with her signature devastating speed and fluid style, Oread brings a completely fresh combat layer to Red's journey.But that's not all. This collaboration packs a ton of exclusive crossover content to completely transform your runs:· Playable Character: Take control of Oread and unleash her high-speed combos.· Exclusive Ink Gem: Harness powerful new synergies built around her playstyle.· Exclusive Ink Pet Skins: Bring a piece of the B…
- Spring Update – Patch 1.0 Release Notes - 31 March 2026
Hello, dear Wuxia adventurers!🌸 It’s been a little over a week since the update launched, and we’ve received a wealth of bug reports from you all—thank you so much! We sincerely appreciate your support and dedication!New Content:Hit impact effect can be affected by Ability VFX Transparency and so on, and now can also be turn off.Optimizations:Increase raidus of player‘s Dash to let it's easier to detonate the Tag of Epic Perk \.A'kuan Form's Ability \ "For every 4 Bamboo Points consumed, gain 1 additional Dash charge." → "For every 3 Bamboo Points consumed, gain 1 additional Dash charge."Debug：Fixed an issue where Keh Form can not Dash when attacking.Fixed an issue where player can become unvulnerable in Sanctum.Fixed an issue where return to menu when playing Sanctum and enter sanctum again will cause stuck when die.Fixed an issue where Steamed Bun and Ink Jade will not be granted aft…
- 【Ink-Stained Spring】Update is here! - 19 March 2026
🌸 Hello there~📢 Dear Wuxia Masters, greetings from the spring breeze!🌼 The “Ink-Stained Spring” seasonal update is now live!🎯 The Infinite Realm returns! ✊ Combat feedback has been fully refined! 💓 Introducing the “Fated Bonds” relationship system!📢 And to celebrate—Team’s Spring Sale is here with a limited-time 10% discount!No more words—just check out the screenshots!! 🎮✨New Additions:1Newly added "Fated System" feature: After accumulating a certain number of dialogues with Miss Ching, Grace, Chef Jade, Emerald, Miss Lee and Violetta, you can trigger a "Fated Event". From a casual encounter to mutual understanding and affection, spend time with your favorite characters under the moonlight and pour out your hearts to each other. It is said that there is also a mysterious and romantic team-building activity with a warm and romantic atmosphere waiting for you to explore2New Animit…
- Regular Update: Bug Fixes and Optimizations – 260109 - 9 January 2026
Hello everyone!This is a routine update based on player feedback, addressing several crash-causing bugs and including various optimizations.Optimizations:Now, after you purchase all perks, a special perk \ will drop as a guaranteed perk, and you can no longer purchase other perks infinitely (to prevent various uncontrollable bugs caused by repeatedly obtaining the same perks).Slightly enhanced the combat ability of all enemies in {Chapter VI} Celestial Palace under high Rupture.Now, conversing with Miss Ching in her young girl form will also increase her favorability, and reduce the number of conversations required to unlock Miss Ching's Story 1-4. Debug： Fixed an issue where players were unable to unlock Ultimate Cataclysm of Rupture under certain specific conditions.Fixed an issue where Kun Opera from {Chapter III} Eerie Garden would be played incorrectly even after the Chapter was co…
