- Black Jacket - Autumn Sale 2026 🍂 - 1 October 2026
🍂 The Steam Autumn Sale is here!Grab Black Jacket with 30% off for a limited time. 🎮If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to jump in, this is it!
- Midweek Deal Patch [1.0.7] - 3 August 2026
Greetings lost souls,Tha game is on sale right now until August 6th! On top of it another small update has arrived from the depths of the afterlife. We've fixed a handful of issues to improve your journeys, and added a few extra touches including: Steam Community Items - Your journey doesn't have to end in-game. Badges, emojis, backgrounds and more are now available to obtain while wagering your soul.Final Cutscene - The story's closing moment has arrived. Defeat the final boss on difficulty 21 to unlock new insights about them.If you've already beaten the final boss on diffculty 21 then the cutscene will play after you beat the boss again, on any difficulty level.Bug fixes:Fixed an issue causing player input to become locked when selecting the Box of Matches Artifact as a reward while using a controller Fixed incorrect behavior for the final boss, eg. cards not being played Fixed a cra…
- The Journey Ahead - What’s Next for Black Jacket - 30 June 2026
Greetings fellow lost souls,First of all - thank you all again for playing Black Jacket, sharing feedback, reporting issues, and helping us improve the game since launch. We’ve just released our first post-launch patch, and we’re planning more.Today we want to share a quick look at what’s coming next: ✅ Patch #1 - Balancing \Our first update focused on fixes, polish, and improving the overall experience based on your feedback.🔥 Patch #2 - Weekly ChallengesNext up we will introduce Weekly Challenges - a new way to test your skills with changing conditions and fresh runs every week.🎲 Patch #3 - More ContentAfter that, we’ll continue expanding the game with more content.We’re still finalizing details, but our goal is simple:More cards Additional artifacts Changing the difficulty levelsWe’ll share specifics once everything is locked in.Thanks again for all the support so far - and please…
- Hotfix #4 - 30 June 2026
Sharing a quick note on an issue we were recently made aware of: In some cases the game would not start properly if timestamp in the save-file which was saved/loaded differently based on the region setting or OS of the pc. Now it should use a standardized format and no longer break in case it can't read it!In case you encounter anything similar please reach out to us on Discord or via the Steam Discussion forum.Cheers!
- Balance Patch - Notes and Insights [1.0.6] - 25 June 2026
Balance and Bugfix Patch 1.0.6 Hello again, this is Michael, handing you a deep dive for patch 1.0.6! Today we are moving the new card balancing changes from the public test branch into the main branch, together with a list of bugfixes! There are also a few changes done to boss decks in part because of the card changes, and in part due to your feedback! I’d like to take a moment to talk about how we got to where we are in regard to bosses and their difficulty, and what we can do to improve the experience for new players. Let’s dive in! Opponents and “Luck” We have looked at feedback from both steam reviews and beyond, and a common complaint we see in negative reviews is that opponents (and bosses particularly) somehow seem to draw exactly the card they need to beat the player’s score. This can make the game feel rigged, as if the game “cheats” under the hood to give the opponent exactly…
- Design insights into balance changes [Public Testing Invitation] - 11 June 2026
Hello! My name is Michael, and I’m the designer for Black Jacket. It has been so much fun seeing the response to its release, from its story and presentation, to the creative strategies you have come up with by using the suits and their powers. Today I would like to take a moment to talk about how we will work with balance patches moving forward, and what you can expect if you would like to help us make Black Jacket into the best version of itself it can be. Public Testing We have created a new branch in steam, which anyone can switch to, where we will put balance adjustments that are ready for playtesting. For this upcoming patch, the changes will be live on the test branch for at least 2 weeks, after that we will do final balance adjustments and localization before putting it into the main branch (accessible to everyone). The test branch will only have changes in English. We expect th…
- Hotfix #3 - 19 May 2026
Dear players, We've just rolled out a small hotfix patch. Here's what's fixed: Several issues with cards in the "Flames" suit The "Sacrifice" curse no longer results in gameplay getting stuck during a boss fight, and no longer sticks around on subsequent journeys Interacting with the game's menu or chapter map while choosing an artifact no longer results in an unresponsive game Selecting Difficulty Level 2 while playing the game in Portuguese now works as intended Interacting with the tooltip for the "Vines" artifact while playing the game in Portuguese no longer causes issues Note: We've received reports of players who have to go through the tutorial again after finishing a run. Until we fix the issue of the tutorial reactivating, you can disable the tutorial in the settings menu from the main menu.
- SteamDeck Verified - 15 May 2026
Black Jacket — Steam Deck Verified We’re excited to share that Black Jacket is now officially Steam Deck Verified for the Steam Deck. Your escape from Hell’s card tables is now fully handheld. This roguelite deck-builder — where you bend probabilities, build devastating decks, and gamble your way through infernal opponents — now plays smoothly and comfortably on the go. What Steam Deck Verified Means for Black Jacket • Full controller support right out of the box • Readable UI and text for cards, effects, and tooltips on the Deck screen • Performance-tuned default settings for smooth gameplay on SteamOS • Suspend & Resume perfect for pausing mid-run • Comfortable navigation through deckbuilding, encounters, and progression Whether you’re chasing the perfect run, stacking wild card synergies, or facing down cursed mechanics, the full Black Jacket experience now travels with you.
- Hotfix #2 - 13 May 2026
We've just rolled out a small hotfix patch. The following issues were fixed:Cards with "Diagonal" tag targeting wrong slotsBlack Screens - added additional fail safes to not block the progressTooltips size and position improvements Cards stuck when fanning out during deck building animation
- Publisher Sale Broadcast! - 13 May 2026
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- Defeat/Black Screen Hotfix - 12 May 2026
Dear players!Thank you for reporting the issues about runs not ending properly. We managed to locate the issues and pushed a fix in version 0.1.0.209_CL298609 (you can see the number in bottom right corner of the settings screen). Additionaly the UI size for Soul Coin tooltip was fixed as well. Keep on playing!
- Black Jacket is OUT NOW! - 12 May 2026
Greetings lost souls!The time has come, purgatory awaits. Build your deck, learn fate of the other stranded souls and break the cycle.Do you have what it takes to reach the Ferryman? Can you discover all the secrets and unlock all the cards, artifacts and Face Trios?Take your chance and climb out of hell while playing Black Jacket.See you at the table or at our BLACK JACKET DISCORDMi'pu'mi Games team
- Third Demo Challenge Competition - 5 May 2026
Are you ready for the release?Third, and final round before the release, of the Demo Challenges has started. Can you beat the demo and win the game key?Participation rules: Join the BLACK JACKET DISCORDComplete the challenge to earn a chance in the raffleRecord your gameplay and upload it to YouTube (or similar platform for video proof, required)Share your YouTube link in the Demo Challenges channel on DiscordDeadline: 10th of May, 12:00 PM (UTC)Challenge:Challenge: Complete the demo with over 25 cards in your deck.🎁 All eligible entries will be entered into a raffle 🏆 3 winners will receive full game keys Good luck and have fun!
- BLACK JACKET IS RELEASING ON MAY 12 - 4 May 2026
The Date Is Set — May 12 The cards know your name now. They've been waiting. Black Jacket deals in Monday, May 12th. You've counted every card in the deck. Memorized every tell at the table. Shuffled fate until it bends. One last sit-down with the dealer — and this time, you're walking out with your soul - or nothing at all. Place your bet. Wishlist Black Jacket now.
- Deckbuilder Fest Dev-Stream - 4 May 2026
To celebrate the Deckbuilder Fest we prepared a developer commentary. Learn how to play, insights and stratefy with Jakub on a journey to escape Black Jacket's hell!
- Second Demo Challenge Competition - 26 March 2026
Hear ye, hear ye, lost souls!Second round of the Demo Challenges is here, see if you can win the game key!Participation rules: Join the BLACK JACKET DISCORDComplete the challenge to earn a chance in the raffleRecord your gameplay and upload it to YouTube (or similar platform for video proof, required)Share your YouTube link in the Demo Challenges channel on DiscordDeadline: 26.04. 11:59 PM (UTC)Challenge:Complete the demo with at least 5 cards from three different suits (eg. 5 Hearts, 5 Clubs, 5 Diamonds) in your deck🎁 All eligible entries will be entered into a raffle 🏆 3 winners will receive full game keys See you in purgatory!
- Steam Deck input support - 27 February 2026
Play for your soul anywhere!On top of controller support, the game is now playable on Steam Deck!Play at home, take it outside, gamble your soul on the go, and let us know how it feels.Hop over to our Discord to share your plays, feedback or to hangout with fellow lost souls:BLACK JACKET DISCORD
- Bugfixes! - 26 February 2026
Thanks to you, we were able to catch and fix few inconviniences in the demo:ImprovementsRevised the Focus Mode tutorial pop up and call to action.It's now clearer for players they need to use Focus Mode on one of the cards.We added secondary option (CTRL + LMB) for players using touchpad on a laptop.You can now return from map and pause menu using the B button on the controller.Input prompts are now visible in additional places + show based on context of what you hover Bug FixesFixed an issue where the continue button would not show in the deck selection screen.Revised render order of several UI elements to display properly.Cards should not stay in flipped state in deck view when closing it during the rotation animation.Few other smaller fixes.Thanks for sharing your feedback! Please keep it coming either using in-game option or over at our Discord: BLACK JACKET DISCORD
- Black Jacket in Steam Next Fest! - 23 February 2026
Feeling lucky? Black Jacket is taking part in Steam Next Fest February! Make sure to check out the latest version of the demo and experience the latest update.On top of recent changes we also fixed couple of bugs today:Table slot effects' texts should now always be visibleKing and Queen portraits are now displayed correctly after interacting with Jack if they were placed on Hollow slot effectFixed card order random seedMap preview can now be properly closed when viewing during Artifact reward selectionUnlocking animation should not play on the decks unavailable in the demoMinor UX and visual improvementsTranslation fixesLet us know your thoughts with the in-game F8 feedback tool leave a positive review if you liked the game and join our discord for more:BLACK JACKET DISCORD
- Demo Update! - 17 February 2026
Greetings lost souls!We’ve been hard at work on the full game and we’re back with a fresh Demo update for you to dive into.Controller support The game is now fully playable with a controllerCheck the binding scheme in the pause menuTake advantage of new QoL shortcuts like Deck Peek, Quick Draw, and Sleeve shortcutsNew BossNiv replaces Ivel in the Demo boss rotationExpect an encounter full of unexpected twistsBoss progression screen preview was added (for Niv and Morgan)Basic suits adjustmentsA handful of cards received balance tweaksAdjustments to values and effects across the four classic suitsNew languagesThe game is now available in French and Traditional ChineseVoyons voir si tu peux sortir de l'enfer看看你能不能活著逃出地獄Bug fixesFixed opponent getting stuck on Insight with an empty deckLucky Charm now activates after sleeving a card (instead of playing it)View Deck no longer locks input dur…
