- Changelog 1.0.3 - 5 March 2026
Hello!With this update we close out this first upgrade cycle, tackling the most important topic of all: Map 2 Bosses.Let's start with the main topic of this update:The Heralds ReworkWe've completed the work we started in Update 1.0.2 and removed Heralds' complete invulnerability to Maluses.This means developing previously incompatible systems.For balance reasons, Heralds will remain immune to movement (most often caused by Wind cards), but will be vulnerable to most other status effects around which players can build their decks.This means that strategies based on sustained damage will also be effective against bosses.Be careful not to rely too heavily on these, as the legacy of their cosmic power has been preserved in the Heralds.Along with their most powerful attack, they will also be able to remove all Maluses on them.Other balancingHere are other minor changes we made to enhance the…
- Changelog 1.0.2 - 23 February 2026
Utility Card ReworkAfter extensive internal playtesting and observing countless players discover and interact with Utility cards (those unlocked with the Prodigy background), we noticed that some felt OP, while others were nearly unplayable and were often removed from decks after just a few fights. We therefore decided to spend some time reworking them and creating a new, updated version of these cards that would excite players and inspire new strategies.Fire Utility: Flame WithinFor this utility, we completely redesigned the Malus it generated. Before this update, the "Burning" Malus caused a percentage loss of HP, but we realized that this choice severely penalized the player, who often found themselves with more Max HP than their enemies. The damage was therefore almost useless against enemies, but we couldn't change it for fear of making it even more unmanageable for the player.Sinc…
- Changelog 1.0.1 - 6 February 2026
Hi! First of all, thank you for your incredible support on the launch of Journey to the Void!Your constant engagement and feedback help us improve the game and fix aspects that slipped through our tests before release. I wanted to take a few words to cover what you’ll find in this update, and at the end, I’ll speak about what we are working on and what to expect from future patches.We wanted to focus on playability first, so we concentrated all our efforts on removing bugs and improving the player experience.CHANGES“Foulshapes” waves now don’t appear in Villager runsWe decided, for the moment, to remove the “Foulshape” waves when you start your run with a Villager deck, in order to avoid a hard obstacle that only the most skilled players could overcome.“Reload” is now explained.We heard your feedback and added the description of the Reload effect whenever it is mentioned in the game, so…
- Journey to the Void is now officially Steam Deck Verified! - 3 February 2026
Thanks to your feedback, we continued improving the Deck experience after launch, and now the game runs and plays flawlessly on handheld devices. Its grid-based, turn-based combat makes it a perfect fit for Steam Deck, from controls to performance.Our 10% launch discount is expiring soon, so don’t wait: try the free demo and experience our Steam Deck optimization for yourself!Thanks again for all the support!
- Journey to the Void is OUT NOW! - 28 January 2026
The day has finally arrived: Journey to the Void is now available!For us, this is a very special day. We can finally let you experience the full version of the game, and once again, we’re looking forward to your precious feedback.This is not an end for us, but a beginning. After this first official release, we already have many ideas to bring into the game, and we’re sure even better ones will come from you.For those who played the demo, you’ll find a lot of new content. All eight elemental regions are now accessible, as well as the third map, where the fearsome Darak-Nhul awaits you.Not to mention the many new enemies, events, merchants, achievements, and over 300 items, cards, and weapons. We also can’t wait to see you play on Steam Deck, which we’ve spent a lot of time optimizing for.Have a great Journey (to the Void)!
- New Demo Update - 22 January 2026
Hi!Once again, you inspired us with your ton of advice to improve the game, and we love hearing from you. All the improvements end up in the final game, but we also want to offer it in the demo.Here is a list of some of the improvements:Beatable Tutorial BossPreviously, at the end of the tutorial, the player was faced with an impossible battle against an unbeatable goblin. After listening to player feedback, we spiced things up a bit. Now the battle is very difficult, but it can be beaten. We still had to end the run there, so if you want to know what happens next, create a new save file and replay the tutorial now! We also shortened up some dialogues to make the tutorial experience smoother for future players.A new way to play cardsBefore this update, in order to play a card, players needed to drag it from their hand onto the battlefield.While this method will continue to work, we adde…
- Journey to the Void Coming January 28! - 12 January 2026
Are you ready to set out on your expedition to the heart of the continent?After years of hard work, balancing, and bug fixing, we’re honored to announce that Journey to the Void is finally launching on Steam on January 28, 2026. Please take a look at our final trailer:We know how much you loved our demo, and we can’t wait to hear your feedback on the full game. Did you think that two biomes and dozens of cards and enemies were enough to challenge your strategic thinking? You’ll be happy to hear that it was only the beginning! Far greater dangers and far more fearsome foes await you on your expedition into the Void. On January 28, you’ll finally experience our full vision of what the combat system is capable of, and we couldn’t be more excited!Journey to the Void wouldn’t exist without the love and support you’ve shown us over the years. And of course, it wouldn’t exist without the passi…
- 🎉 WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉 - 27 October 2025
Congrats to Pogolo for being the fastest at beating the demo (for now!) and to all other players. We'll be contacting the five speedrun winners in our Discord, and we'll add the 10 giveaway winners on Steam to send them the key.Please accept Drone00's friend request.It's been exciting to see players compete for the top spots on the leaderboards, and we're heartened to know that the game is fun and will only get better with player feedback and suggestions for its January release.
- Speedrun competition and Random Giveaway - 13 October 2025
Steam Next Fest has begun! To celebrate, we’re hosting a special event for Journey to the Void!New Speedrun LeaderboardIf you launch the demo, you’ll notice a brand-new section: Speedrun Mode. We’ll be collecting the best completion times across the three difficulties (Beginner, Normal, and Hardcore).At the end of Steam Next Fest, the top five players of the Normal difficulty will each receive a free full game key once the game is released in January 2026 (of course, our developers don't count! Drone00, I'm talking to you!).Random Giveaway And don’t worry if speedrunning isn’t your thing: we’ll also randomly select ten players from everyone who tried the demo and gift them a key as well. To be eligible for the Random Giveaway, you must have killed at least 50 enemies. You can check your kill stats on the Enemies Slayed Leaderboard.RulesWe will take a screenshot of the leaderboard at 13:…
- Huge demo update! - 7 October 2025
Hello everyone!We are super excited to share with you the new update of the "Journey to the Void" demo! We have carefully read all your feedback, and we can proudly say that this update is the result of your contribution!New card type: Boost!Boost cards allow players to create new builds focused on developing Intelligence. These cards are Resources that increase other stats for a set number of turns, producing explosive combos. Corpse RunWe've added the ability to recover a previously lost body by replaying the same region. This new feature rewards players who are willing to delve deeper into a single region despite the increased fatigue. Region HoppingIn this new demo, you can switch between regions via special nodes. This option only appears about one in three times. This adds further variety to each playthrough. The merchants' requestsEach merchant is now looking for a specific item.…
- Journey to the Void: Optimized for Steam Deck! - 16 June 2025
We've dedicated significant effort to optimizing the game, ensuring a smooth and immersive experience on Valve's portable powerhouse. Get ready to explore the void wherever you go!Journey to the Void was not merely adapted for Steam Deck; it was designed from the ground up with Valve's handheld platform in mind. Our primary goal is to ensure a fluid, responsive, and above all, enjoyable gaming experience for all players, wherever they may be.On-screen glyphs will help you to learn the commands in a couple of fights easily. We were super happy during the playtest to see how easily players got confident with the game!With Journey to the Void on Steam Deck, performance is paramount. You can effortlessly enjoy the game at 60 or even 90 frames per second on the OLED version, ensuring a super smooth experience. For those looking to extend battery life, especially during travel, our in-game op…
- Journey to the Void - Demo Update #1 - 30 May 2025
Hello everyone! We are super excited to share with you the new update of the "Journey to the Void" demo! We have carefully read all your feedback, and we can proudly say that this update is the result of your contribution! We are a small indie studio, and we really care about making you feel part of the project. So, get ready, because we have listened to your requests and worked hard to implement them! Here's a short list for those who don't want to go into detail: New Card Art Difficulty Selection Card Rewards Rework QOL Updates Intention Icons Tutorial Skip Deck-specific Fights Long Press for Controller Deck Inspector after a Fight Colored stats in Traits Game Balancing Bug Fixes If you want to leave feedback, suggest other changes, report a bug, or just engage with the community, pop into our official discord! New Card Art! This is the most visible change made to the demo: we updated…
- Demo #2 is OUT NOW! - 30 April 2025
Hello, players! It’s a big day here at RuneHeads, as the latest demo for Journey to the Void is out now! We have a heap of new content for you to enjoy , so let’s get into it… A New Experience: Begin your quest in the firelands or tundra, wielding 50+ cards and items, facing 40+ enemies and events, and conquering two bosses across five arenas. Tutorial: We’ve revamped our tutorial so if this is your first time playing Journey to the Void you should be able to get started even quicker! Traits: At the start of each run choose a character with unique and random traits, some helpful and some challenging, keeping every playthrough fresh beware of the fatigue system though! Fatigue System: As you complete (or fail) runs in one region, Region Fatigue will make it harder to find strong recruits, forcing you to adapt and move to a new region. If you thrive on challenge, try pushing through with…
- Demo Coming Tomorrow - 29 April 2025
Hello, players! We’ve got a brand new Journey to the Void demo coming out tomorrow on 30/04/2025! The demo will feature: 50+ cards and items, 40+ enemies and events, and two bosses across five arenas! We will share more info once it is live, but we can’t wait for you all to see it. A lot of the feedback we have gathered over on our Discord, as well as here on Steam, has helped shape and change the game, so please do keep letting us know your thoughts wherever possible! Until next time, RuneHeads
- The Art of Journey to the Void - 17 April 2025
Hello, players When designing the world of Journey to the Void, we wanted to create something visually striking, something that would pull players in with its vibrant charm while subtly hinting at the deeper, more complex themes beneath the surface. At first glance, the regions you explore are bursting with life: lush landscapes, fascinating creatures, and a dazzling color palette that makes every step of the Journey feel inviting. But as you progress toward the heart of each region, something sinister begins to take hold. Corruption seeps in, twisting the once beautiful environment into something eerie and unsettling. The creatures you once admired become distorted echoes of their former selves, victims of the same chaos you've come to fight. This stark contrast between the lively, colorful world and the creeping, inescapable decay was a deliberate choice. We wanted players to feel emo…
- Upcoming Features in Journey to the Void - 25 March 2025
Hello, players Development on Journey to the Void continues here at RuneHeads, and we wanted to share some of the features we've been working on. Traits & Region Fatigue – No Two Runs Are the Same Every character will now start a run with randomly assigned Traits—some beneficial, some not so much. This means each playthrough will feel fresh, forcing you to adapt to new challenges (or lucky advantages). Traits are tied to a new mechanic: Region Fatigue. As you complete runs in a region, the best characters from that area will gradually become unavailable, making it harder to find strong recruits. If you keep hammering the same region, you'll start pulling characters with increasingly difficult (or downright cursed) Traits. This will be a good reason for most players to explore new regions and keep things balanced. But for those of you who love a brutal challenge—keep going. Think you can…
- Meet RuneHeads - The Team Behind Journey to the Void - 12 March 2025
Hello, players, At RuneHeads, we're more than just a game studio. We're a team built on education, mentorship, and a shared love for game development. Our founders are teachers at Italian video game academies, and some of our most talented students have joined the team, turning their passion into a career. Like many developers, we see video games as more than just a pastime. We see them as a valuable tool, a method of self-expression, and something that can bring people together. This is why we started teaching: We wanted to make sure that future generations could get the grounding that wasn't available to us when we were younger. There are so many options when it comes to learning how to create games these days, but we still believe learning with a group is essential. Working with others brings new ideas, new ways of thinking, and solutions to problems you would never think of alone. T…
- Looking to the Future of Journey to the Void - 26 February 2025
Hello, players, Development continues on Journey to the Void, and we wanted to share some of the things we're currently working towards. The team is working incredibly hard to shape our vision for the game, so these should give you a glimpse of where we're going on this Journey. A Vast, Elemental World The full game will feature eight unique elemental regions, each teeming with its own ecosystem of over 100 creatures and 10 epic boss fights. Every elemental power will introduce distinct effects and game-changing combinations, offering multiple ways to experiment and strategize. The Codex Your Journey wouldn't be complete without a way to track your progress. That's where the Codex comes in: A comprehensive almanac that logs every enemy, item, card, and trait you unlock. Think of it as your personal encyclopedia of Journey to the Void's universe. Your Choices Matter Certain special event…
- What We Learned from Our First Playtest - 12 February 2025
Hello, players! It's been a little while since we made the first demo for Journey to the Void available. The first thing we want to say is thank you! Thank you to all of you who took the time to try out our game and for all the feedback you've sent our way. We're a small team, so getting this kind of player feedback has been invaluable to us. One of the big things we learned is how we get players into their first game. We wanted to make this experience as frictionless and easy as possible without overloading the player with a bunch of new systems as soon as they start. Game design is full of unexpected challenges, and one of the trickiest we faced was explaining how card direction affects which tiles they hit on the grid. Communicating this sounds simple, right? Well, after playtest feedback and multiple iterations (and a few late-night debates), we finally landed on a solution that fee…
- Happy Year of the Snake, Wishing You a Smooth Journey! - 27 January 2025
Dear Players, As the Year of the Snake approaches, the RuneHeads team would like to extend our warmest New Year greetings to all of you! We wish you a joyful New Year and all the best in everything you do! We’ve heard that this year is the Year of the Snake, and coincidentally, "Journey to the Void" features many snake-related elements. We hope this brings good luck to all our players! Stay tuned for more exciting updates about "Journey to the Void"! RuneHeads
