- New Character: Swordswoman | Wretch 2.0 Reveal #8 - 22 September 2026
Greetings, warriors!Previously, we shared the concept design of a new female character while keeping her weapon hidden for the time being, leaving everyone to guess what she would wield.Today, it’s finally time for the reveal: the new character joining Wretch: Divine Ascent is the Swordswoman, and her weapon of choice is a two-handed greatsword. (Bigger and heavier than the Knight’s sword.)Concept Art – Not Representative of Final QualityFor those of you who joined in the guessing before—did anyone get it right?In addition to her weapon, the Swordswoman will also feature two special mechanics: “Quick Activation” and “Full-Power Heavy Strike.”These mechanics mainly affect the startup and recovery of her attacks. So even with a greatsword in hand, she can still be surprisingly agile in certain situations.Concept Art – Not Representative of Final QualityHow can a two-handed greatsword “mov…
- Multiplayer Game Fest Is Now Live！ - 22 September 2026
Greetings, warriors!The Steam China Multiplayer Game Fest officially begins today! The event runs from September 22 to October 3, Beijing Time.Wretch: Divine Ascent is joining the fun as well. Since it’s called a “Fest,” simply taking part wouldn’t be enough—This time, we’ve once again hit a new historical low discount.For those warriors who have been holding off and waiting for the right time to jump in, a new storm has arrived.During the event, both new and returning warriors are welcome to come back and join us.
- “The Byways.” Wretch 2.0 Reveal #6 - 15 September 2026
Greetings, warriors.We’ve been sharing glimpses of the maps, new characters, and gameplay coming in 2.0. This time, we’d like to briefly introduce the lore behind our PvE mode.For now, we’re calling this new mode “The Byways.”The name comes from a question you may have pondered amid your PvP battles: What became of those who could climb no further?Along the edges of the Divine Ascent, the lingering resentment of the fallen gathers, slowly forming the Byways.Within them, you will encounter shadows left behind by past tragedies. The fear of victims, the cruelty of tormentors, and the fervor of onlookers can all take shape as “Dreadshades” that attack intruders. Deeper within, an “Anchor” holds this suffering in place, forcing the same tragedy to unfold again and again.The boss we introduced previously, the Lord of the Prison Gates, is one such being. His prison will be the first doorway i…
- Brawl Begins! Character MOD Creation Tool is Now Available - 11 September 2026
Greetings, warriors!Previously, we shared some character MODs created by talented members of the community. The dev team downloaded and tried them out right away, and all we can say is: there really are some incredible creators out there.This time, we’re here to lend a hand as well: the free DLC “Character Skin MOD Creation Tool” for Wretch: Divine Ascent is now available, making it easier for interested warriors to create their own character skin MODs.You can find and download it directly from the store page. There’s no need to launch the game—just follow the instructions on the page to locate the tool in your local files and start using it.Before, we were looking at everyone’s creations and saying, “There’s always someone better.” Now, we hope to see even more warriors step forward with creations of their own.We’re already ready to download them for research purposes. What kind of out…
- New Feature: Enchanting | Wretch 2.0 Reveal #6 - 9 September 2026
Hello, warriors!It’s been a while since our last official feature preview. We’ve still been working overtime to develop new content, so we’re giving it everything we’ve got!Today, we’re introducing a brand-new meta-progression feature in PvE: the Enchanting System.In short, you can enchant equipment of certain qualities to add new stat effects and make it even more powerful.First, you’ll need to collect the required materials and unlock Enchanting in the Talent Tree. Once that’s done, you’ll be able to use this new system.Enchanting consumes resources, which can mainly be obtained through PvE exploration. The number of inventory slots occupied by an item affects the amount of resources required for enchanting. Generally speaking, the larger the item, the more resources it will consume.Enchanted items will gain entirely new affixes. You can spend resources repeatedly to reroll these affi…
- The Ruler Seated Upon the Throne — Wretch 2.0 Reveal #5 - 12 August 2026
Hello, warriors!Previously, we’ve been gradually sharing the new PvE map and new character coming in Wretch 2.0. This week, we’re continuing with more new content.In the brand-new PvE mode, players will not only explore the map and fight enemies along the way, but also face powerful Bosses. The one we’re introducing this time is the Prison Gate Overlord (temporary name).He was once a prison warden who strictly upheld his duties. He never asked why the prisoners were brought here. He simply registered them, locked them away, and maintained order within the prison.As time passed, the suffering accumulated within the prison gradually consumed him. And the silent brother who had always followed by his side also became a part of this prison.Now, he is the anchor of the prison of the mind, and the true master of the underground labyrinth.There is no true exit here. No matter which path you ch…
- Wretch: 2.0 Content Reveal #4 - 22 July 2026
Hello, Warriors,Last week we shared that a new female character would be joining 2.0. Now her concept art is finalized — she will be the second female character in Wretch: Divine Ascent.Slender frame, steady stance, wielding something in her right hand...This time, we've hidden her weapon. Keeping it a surprise for now.We're still refining her combat animations. When the time is right, we'll reveal more about her gameplay mechanics. Don't forget to follow us.Just like the Pirate's "Evasion," the Executioner's "Charge," and the Gladiator's "Legion Stance," this brand-new female character in 2.0 will have her own unique mechanic.So here are two questions for you:What weapon does she wield? What kind of special mechanic will she have?Take a guess — maybe we'll end up thinking the same thing!
- Workload Doubled?! - 14 July 2026
Hey Warriors! We're deep in development on 2.0, and sometimes we can't help but think — making a game really is "a different beast every day." This update isn't quite a reveal — more like a progress report. Remember the first time we shared the PvE mode map in 2.0?It was static, top-down, looked like a flat mini-map — almost like a concept sketch. After some time in development, we've "remade" the map. It's now a full 3D scene, and the camera perspective has changed as well.Yes, the workload went up — but compared to a 2D mini-map, this gives a much stronger sense of actually being on an expedition. And when it comes to how character movement is presented, it'll look a lot better too. For more info on 2.0, keep an eye on future updates. We'll share all sorts of progress — game-related, or maybe not (?). As always, please note: everything above is still in development and does not repres…
- Wretch: Divine Ascent 2.0 Content Reveal #3 - 10 July 2026
Greetings, warriors!We've been deep in development on new content recently, so patch updates may slow down a bit for now — but this won't last too long.In 2.0, every character will be able to freely choose and fight across both PvP and PvE modes (everyone's going full loot-and-scoot mode, if you will).And the Stairway will also welcome a brand new female character.AI-generated, for illustrative purposes onlyWe've already designed an initial concept for her, but we're not quite satisfied with it yet, so we're still polishing it.Compared to our first female character, the Pirate, this new character will wield purely cold weapons, creating a striking contrast between the weapon and the character's appearance.Please note: The current information does not represent the final version — anything may change during development.We'll share more about the new character's design once we have furthe…
- Wretch 2.0 first look #2 - 7 July 2026
Hey Warriors!Last week we shared some early info on the PvE mode, and seeing how excited you all were in the comments — saying you'd come back to play — that was great. We're working hard on the PvE mode, and we hope to live up to your expectations.During development, we've been calling the PvE mode "Explore Mode" as a placeholder. But now we're wondering — should this codename carry over to the official release? That's still an open question.Screenshots are from the development version and do not represent final quality.When you enter Explore Mode, you'll see a camp-like hub screen with the "Explore" label. Here you can gear up and upgrade your characters and equipment before heading out to explore. We want to give the PvE mode a dedicated name that distinguishes it from the PvP mode's combat-focused experience. For example, the mode where you pit your fully-built powerful characters a…
- 【1.5.3 Patch Update】Season Titles + Profile Frames Now Live - 2 July 2026
Greetings, warriors! Today's new patch brings the remaining planned content for Seasonal Mode, along with fixes for various bugs and issues currently being discussed in the community.Please see the detailed update notes below:Season RewardsCharacters that reach 1000 points in Season 1 unlock the corresponding Profile Card frame and Title.TitlesKnight: Stoneguard SentinelRonin: Masterless BladePlague Doctor: Soul-Devouring GluttonWuJiang: Abandon Beauty, Seek TruthPirate: Deadly DancerGladiator: No Retreat, Even in DeathExecutioner: Silent IronwallBug FixesFixed an issue where WuJiang's Emblem "Mountain Shaker" did not apply its Damage increase.Fixed an abnormal Poise Damage modifier for Gladiator's "Ring of Mars".Fixed an issue where Gladiator's Emblem "Standing Legion" caused Legion Stance duration to behave abnormally.Fixed an issue where "Ponderous Armor" incorrectly increased Max HP…
- Wretch 2.0 PvE First Look - 1 July 2026
Greetings, warriors. We've mentioned before that Wretch: Divine Ascent's 2.0 update will introduce a brand-new PvE mode — so that alongside the fierce battles on the Divine Ascent, you can also find fun in PvE.As the second half of the year kicks off, we'll be gradually sharing PvE development progress with you, and we'll open testing once the mode is closer to completion.For this first share, we want to give you a look at what PvE roughly looks like —(Before this, we actually scrapped an earlier version of PvE and rebuilt it from scratch.)Please note: The current version is still in early development. All UI, scenes, and mechanics may change.MapPvE mode uses a turn-based map exploration system. The map will feature various loot spots and events, as well as monsters lurking and waiting for you.Every step you take, every decision you make, consumes your turn count.You can accept quests,…
- 3 Days Left — Wretch Heads to Nuclear Fusion Shenzhen! - 24 June 2026
Warriors, the Divine Ascent is heading south to Shenzhen!On June 27, Wretch: Divine Ascent will be at the G-Fusion Game Expo (Shenzhen Station).We've got three things lined up for you on-site:① First Offline Playtest of a New ModeA brand-new PVE mode for Wretch: Divine Ascent — Nuclear Fusion is where it debuts. Be there to play it first.② Free Merch at Our BoothPlay the demo, complete challenges, and earn exclusive merch. Come find out what we've got.③ Exclusive On-Site DiscountPick up the game at our booth for a special price — cheaper than online. Don't miss it.3 days to go.Shenzhen warriors, June 27 — see you at G-Fusion.
- Minor Update - 23 June 2026
Bug FixesFixed an issue where Ronin's Five-Strike Combo elemental damage bonus was stacking abnormallyFixed an issue where Will of Counter-Attack could cause the first skill of a new battle to enter Hyper Armor immediatelyFixed an issue where Frost Gauntlets applied incorrect bonusesFixed an issue where Spinning Kick's displayed Energy restoration value did not match the actual valueFixed an issue where matched enemies would frequently repeatFixed an issue where Season point gain/loss adjustments were not taking effectBalance AdjustmentsI. Character AdjustmentsExecutionerStatChangeBase Toughness110 → 130II. Skill Value AdjustmentsSkillStatChangeBackstepRecharge Rate30 → 70III. Item AdjustmentsCold-Iron BootsStatChangeEffect Duration10s → 5sHelmet of MaliceBattle start effect now additionally deducts 1 HPLast StandBattle start effect now additionally deducts 1 HP
- [1.5.0 Patch Update] Season Gameplay First Wave Numerical - 17 June 2026
Greetings, warriors. Today marks the first round of stat and balance adjustments following the official launch of Seasonal Mode.After today's update, the new season's ascent journey will officially begin. Previous points will be reset as "Preseason" points — please take note.During the update, when we reset the leaderboards, if you happen to be playing at that time, the leaderboard will not record points earned during that window. Thank you for your understanding.For future seasons, we plan to include a testing period as a "Preseason" to gather feedback, allowing us to make adjustments and improvements accordingly.Please find the detailed update adjustments below —Balance Adjustments0. Character AdjustmentsGladiatorBase Armor: +51. Move Value AdjustmentsExecutionerCharge (Basic)Action Speed increasedWhirl Strike (Basic)Damage: 49 → 46Poise Damage: 44 → 41Guard Counter Buildup: 55 → 51Ho…
- 【1.4.4 Patch Update】Seasonal Mode + New Character "Execution - 11 June 2026
Greetings, warriors! We're bringing you a brand new update — Patch 1.4.4. This update includes quite a bit of content, covering items, characters, and gameplay mechanics. Please read on below.Season GameplayElemental Mechanics AdjustmentsSeason 1 theme: "Elemental Surge" — Fire, Ice, and Lightning elemental status mechanics have been adjusted.Skills with elemental effects now deal elemental damage immediately on hit and build up the same amount of the matching elemental status on the enemyElemental status values no longer decay automatically and have a 500-point buildup capWhen any elemental status reaches specific values (50 / 150 / 300 / 500), it directly triggers an Elemental Burst, dealing 40 HP damage to the characterNew Character-Specific ItemsKnight Frost Dagger, Thunder-Forged Warhammer, Burning Longsword, Lava Whetstone, Thunder Couple Rings, Dragonfire Iron Armor, ElegyRonin S…
- New Historical Low Discount Now Live! This Week's Official Update - 9 June 2026
Greetings, warriors,A major official update is arriving this week—The new character "Executioner" and Seasonal Mode will officially launch.New Character: ExecutionerThe Executioner wields a two-handed heavy weapon with a charging mechanic — one hammer blow to decide the outcome. Perfect for those who enjoy slow, heavy-hitting playstyles.Seasonal Mode Now LiveA new season begins alongside this update. Unique out-of-game elements and seasonal rotating rules join the battlefield, adding a fresh twist to PvP combat.Additionally, the game is now on sale at a new historical low of 17% off for two weeks. For those who haven't joined yet, this is the perfect time to jump in!
- Test Branch Update: Balance Adjustments + Bug Fixes - 28 May 2026
Added 1 Skill Rune (granting Super Armor or elemental damage effects) for each characterReplaced one upgrade reward from obtaining a Skill Rune to obtaining an Emblem, and adjusted the order of certain upgrade rewardsWhen obtaining an Emblem for the first time, only specific Emblems will appear. From the second Emblem acquisition onward, the number of choices per selection is increased to 9Modified the trigger condition for Ronin's Mind's Eye Slash effectAdjusted the elemental damage bonus effects for Ronin's Quint-Slash and Plague Doctor's Flurry of BlowsUpdated some sound effects and visual effects for the new characterFixed various bugs
- Test Branch Update: New Character Executioner - 27 May 2026
Greetings, warriors! The test branch has now received new content. The new character 「Executioner」 and balance adjustments for the current version are available. Warriors are welcome to try them out.New character Executioner playableFixed known bugsNerfed elemental damage-related items and some other item balance adjustments
- Test Branch Update: Seasonal Mode Test Begins - 19 May 2026
Hello everyone, the test branch has now been updated with brand new content — Seasonal Mode. Please head to the test branch to try it out:Steps: Right-click the game in your library → Properties → Betas → select the "publictest" branch → update the game and start playing.Season 1 Combat Mechanic Adjustments: Fire, Ice, and Lightning Elemental Status SystemNew character-exclusive elemental items addedAdjustments to existing elemental itemsSeasonal Points SystemSeasonal Leaderboard SystemPlease note: Scores and leaderboards from the test phase will be reset when the official update is released.
