- Patch Notes 1.2.4 - 21 August 2026
Déjà Vu Time Mirror - 2 seconds after you throw, a copy of your throwing die launches from the same spot along the same path. Unlocks by collecting 20 dice in a single run. Chameleon Mask - 50% chance your throwing die becomes a Chameleon die. When it merges, it becomes the same type as whatever it merged with. Unlocks by dealing 1000 damage. Coming Face to Face A splash screen now shows the upcoming boss when a location map loads - at the start of a run, and for Classic Mode, at the start of each of its three location loads.Balance and Bug FixesVeilstone Amulet Reworked. Now grants 1 ward at the start of each turn for every enemy on the field with a magical attack (previously granted 2 wards once, on entering combat).Lowered the cost of several relics.Small Altar fix - it occasionally showed the wrong value.
- Patch Notes v1.2.2 - 12 August 2026
Blow Things Up!A full bomb build is now possible 💣Three new relics turn Bomb Dice from a nice surprise into a strategy:Blasting Powder - explosions from Bomb Dice have 50% greater range and force.Booster Charge - Bomb Dice deal double damage.Chain Detonator - when an explosion hits another Bomb Die, that one detonates too. Chain reactions across the whole board.All three also work on Big Bada Boom.New Relics & RuneSpring Coil II - merged dice jump even higher and are pulled toward their targets more strongly.Spring Coil III - maximum jump height and maximum pull. The first tier III relic in the game.Relief Rune - fully removes one random negative effect from your hero.Retribution Censer (Paladin) - when your hero gains fire, the same amount of fire is applied to a random enemy.New relics and the new rune are unlocked through play, like the rest.BalanceClassic Hardcore rerolls are cheap…
- Patch Notes v1.2.0 - 21 July 2026
Hey Rune Dicers,Consoles now have Classic Mode!And on PC, we have some changes and fixes for you all, which you can keep reading:⭐ New Content!New status effectsWard - blocks 1 direct magical damage per stack, then is consumed.Dispel - removes 1 random buff from the hero.8 new relicsBase: Runed Aegis, Veilstone Amulet, Warding Lantern, Gemini CharmBase upgrades (replace the base relic): Battle Aegis II, Battle Scavenger IIClass: Spellguard Plate (Warrior), Shade Pendant (Rogue)New minibossesSporecaller - Nearby ForestHollow Warden - Desolate SandsThe Illusionist - Void CircusNew enemyWailing Shade🎲 Dice Merge PhysicsFixed dice in a tight cluster getting "eaten" by the shot's own collision and losing the merge's magnetic hop - dice now consistently jump over others to reach their target instead of getting stuck.Fixed a neighboring next-value die (the one your freshly-merged die chains i…
- Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Have you been waiting for this?Rune Dice has a 20% discount in the Steam Summer Sale 🪙The Summer Sale period lasts from 25th June to 9th July 2026 – which is your golden window to get Rune Dice and play with the new Classic Mode too! Thank you for your ongoing support Rune Dicers!Join our Discord community – it’s bustling with action, perfect for those who want build tips and general Rune Dice madness 🎲
- Patch Notes v1.1.1 - 25 June 2026
Hey Rune Dicers, We've made a few fixes:One-Shot Wonder Steam achievement is fixed.The game now syncs already-unlocked in-game platform achievements to the platform.Soul Anchor now triggers on fatal reflected damage (Stone Skin) when using a physical attack.Thank you as always for staying vigilant and reporting any issues you come across!You can always post bugs or feedback in our Steam Forums and dedicated Discord channel ⚔️
- Classic Mode is OUT NOW - 22 June 2026
You called – we answered. Light the beacons!Rune Dice now has CLASSIC MODECrusade through all three maps, battling a randomised boss from each area as you run from beginning to end.Will you fall from the relentless clashes? Or rise from the ashes with a stacked deck full of dice ⚔️ This is a free update for you to immediately bounce into. It’s time to test your merging skills, Rune Dicers!Traditional Roguelike RunsPlay longer runs which are more aligned with the traditional roguelike genre and progress through all three locations we have, adjusting your dice deck along the way.To unlock Classic Mode, you must defeat 6 unique bosses! For players seeking an extra challenge, we added a Hardcore checkbox that significantly increases the difficulty too.Note: Bone Clown boss is not available in Classic Mode.Hand Size LimitBefore starting a run, choose how many dice from your inventory will ap…
- Patch Notes v1.0.2 - 29 May 2026
Hey Rune Dicers,The team is working hard behind the scenes to make your play better!Here are the changes that have been made in v1.0.2Gameplay Changes:Removed the requirement to complete a boss in Normal Mode to unlock Hard ModeAnimation Fix:Fixed Void Devourer dice devouring animation (animation was slightly out of sync)Bug Fixes:Fixed the Paladin resurrecting from death via regeneration stacks when dying from poison (or other indirect damage)Fixed 'Receive' misspelt as 'Receive' in unlock requirement for 'Life Rune/Major Life Rune'Fixed the incorrect number icon and description on 'Briar Crystal' relic for all languagesFixed dice failing to merge when on a cursed area during 'Blight Druid' boss battleFixed board style resetting to 'Standard' on re-launching the title for four boardsFixed drop-down SFX being audible while navigating in the 'Settings' menuFixed Soul Anchor relic not tri…
- Thank You, Rune Dicers! - 28 May 2026
Over the past week since release, we have amassed a great community of brave heroes!Thank you everyone for your support of Rune Dice. We appreciate each and every one of you for enjoying the game, sharing your run stats, and joining the community. So far, we have passed 65K sales!If you haven’t yet, try out our Golden Run Competitions! Test your might against three categories:Fastest RunMost Gold EarnedMost Dice MergedThe winner of each category will be virtuously rewarded with a $25 Steam Gift Card!Enter the competitions HERENote: You can only submit once per competition, so make sure it’s your best entry! You can submit to all three competitions but can only win once in the overall event.Join our community Discord and chat with your fellow Rune Dicers, share your stats, and discuss strategies!
- The demo is back on! - 22 May 2026
Earlier this week we introduced a Discord Quest for Rune Dice and decided to take the demo down for the duration. We have listened to your feedback and excitement, so we’ve put it live for everyone to enjoy! Players can now participate in the Discord Quest in the Demo as well as the full game. Go claim some Discord Orbs if you haven't already!Thank you for the patience & check out the demo here:If you haven’t tried out Rune Dice yet, now is the perfect chance! Create some magical and equally satisfying merges and beat those bosses, one run at a time. Join the Rune Dice Discord for competitions, dev updates, and a community of brave heroes who take part in activities from speed-running to stacking as many dice as they can!
- A Message from the Developer 🎲 - 21 May 2026
Hey everyone, Oleksii here, one of the creators of Rune Dice. First off, thank you all for the incredible reception this past week. Seeing rune dicers (yes, that's what we call you) jumping into runs, posting builds, and celebrating your wins has been the best part of launch. Now, onto the news... Classic Mode is on the way. This is going to be an additional mode where runs play out the way they do in most roguelikes - longer sessions, deeper builds, all three locations in one go. For everyone who wants to take a single hero on a full journey and see how far a build can scale, this one is for you. A bit of design story behind it. When we started Rune Dice, we prototyped long runs first, as most roguelikes do. But by the end of a run with a huge dice collection, the field became pure dice madness. It stopped mattering where you launched your dice, the chains just took over. So we shifted…
- Rune Dice has a Discord Quest! - 20 May 2026
You heard us!Rune Dice has a Discord Quest!Play Rune Dice for 15 minutes, and you’ll earn 700 orbs to spend on customisable perks for your Discord profiles!This Quest will run from May 20th 5 pm UTC to May 29th 5 pm UTCHead on over to Direct Messages ➡️ Quests ➡️ Scroll to the Rune Dice Quest in Discord!If you haven’t tried out Rune Dice yet, now is the perfect chance! Create some magical and equally satisfying merges and beat those bosses, one run at a time.Please Note: The Demo will be unavailable to play for the quest period. We thank you for understanding and it will be back up once the quest is over.Join the Rune Dice Discord for competitions, dev updates, and a community of brave heroes who take part in activities from speed-running to stacking as many dice as they can!
- Conquer The Board Bundle - 19 May 2026
This is a gambit you’ll want to take! Make your ultimate strategy moves in this Rune Dice and Gambonanza Bundle!Rune DiceTactical deckbuilding in bite-sized sessions. Launch dice to create magical chain reactions. Choose from distinct hero classes with unique abilities. Build synergies between dice, relics, and runes to defeat challenging bosses!GambonanzaGambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike, set on a tiny board with higher stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings, and discover new rule-bending Gambits, tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess!Already own Rune Dice or Gambonanza?You can still complete your bundle and get the 10% discount and it stacks with any other current discount offers too!
- Dice & Dungeons Bundle - 19 May 2026
Bzzrt… Clink! Whirrrr…That’s the sound of you grabbing this Dungeon Clawler and Rune Dice bundle out of the Steam claw machine!Rune DiceTactical deckbuilding in bite-sized sessions. Launch dice to create magical chain reactions. Choose from distinct hero classes with unique abilities. Build synergies between dice, relics, and runes to defeat challenging bosses!Dungeon ClawlerDungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies, and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon!Already own Rune Dice or Dungeon Clawler?You can still complete your bundle and get the 10% discount and it stacks with any other current discount offers too!
- The "One More Run" Bundle - 19 May 2026
Brave heroes unite in this bundle of champions - ready to beat foes with orbs… or dice! Snatch up this deal for Pelgin and Rune Dice ⚔️Rune DiceTactical deckbuilding in bite-sized sessions. Launch dice to create magical chain reactions. Choose from distinct hero classes with unique abilities. Build synergies between dice, relics, and runes to defeat challenging bosses!PeglinFight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG! Already own Rune Dice or Peglin?You can still complete your bundle and get the 10% discount, and it stacks with any other current discount offers too!
- Rune Dice is Out Now! - 19 May 2026
Play Rune Dice on PC, XBOX Series X|S, PS5 and Nintendo Switch! 🎲Tactical deckbuilding in bite-sized sessions. Launch dice to create magical chain reactions. Choose from distinct hero classes with unique abilities. Build synergies between dice, relics, and runes to defeat challenging bosses!Plan each throw carefully - every dice placement can trigger massive combos that wipe out entire enemy waves or set up tactical future plays. Master both precise aiming and strategic prediction to unleash the full power of mystical dice fusion.Want to challenge yourself with the new release? Join the Golden Run Competitions!There are three categories for you to enter:Fastest Speed Run 🎲 1 winner of a $25 Steam Gift Card!Most Gold at the End of the Run 🎲 1 winner of a $25 Steam Gift Card!Most Dice Merged 🎲 1 winner of a $25 Steam Gift Card!These competitions will run from May 19th, 3 pm UTC to Jun…
- Rune Dice Launch Is Almost Here! - 18 May 2026
Rune Dice is launching tomorrow! Check out your regional launch time below!Thank you to everyone who participated in our Dicer & Tavern Keeper Event Competitions, as well as our Steam Deck Giveaway! Submissions are now closed, and the winners for these events will be contacted soon, so make sure to keep an eye on your emails! Who knows, you could be one of the lucky dice-throwers…Excited for the launch like we are? Follow us on our socials to get content and join our Discord to chat with fellow Rune Dicers!
- Rune Dice is in Steam Deckbuilders Fest! - 4 May 2026
Count your cards and shuffle your dice, Rune Dice is taking part in Deckbuilders Fest!Steam Deckbuilders Fest, celebrates games that - well, have cards that you build into a formidable deck! This event runs from 4th May at 5pm UTC to 11th May at 5pm UTC.Play the Rune Dice demo and practice your throws!We have three competitions that have already started:Fastest Run With No Relics 🎲 1 winner of a $25 Steam Gift Card! Enter HEREMost Damage Dealt 🎲 1 winner of a $25 Steam Gift Card! Enter HEREBeat the Spider Boss (Arachna Webweaver) in the Most Amount Of Turns 🎲 1 winner of a $25 Steam Gift Card! Enter HEREThank you for your continued support Rune Dicers!If you come across any bugs or would like to submit feedback, you can either use the Bug Reports and Feedback sub-forums in our Steam Forums or the dedicated channel we have set up in our Discord.
- Steam Deck Giveaway + Surprise Competition! - 4 May 2026
Which brave hero among you will be the chosen one?To celebrate the release of Rune Dice, we are holding an OLED Steam Deck giveaway with a one-of-a-kind custom skin!This giveaway will run from May 4th to May 18th and to enter, all you have to do is complete one or more activations. The more activations completed, the more likely you are to win!Join the giveaway HERE!Please Note: This giveaway is geo-restricted to North America & Europe (excluding Russia & Ukraine) due to postage and packaging restrictions.Surprise Competition Event! The Tavern Keeper wants you to Beat the Spider Boss in the Most Turns 🗡️One winner will receive a $25 Steam Gift Card for their valour and persistence! Submit a video of you beating the spider boss (Arachna Webweaver) in the most turns as you possibly can!This competition will run from May 4th to May 18thEnter the competition event HERE! Thank you for your…
- Rune Dice Release Date is HERE - 24 April 2026
Rune Dice is officially dropping onto the board on May 19th 2026! If you watched the Wishlisted showcase you’ll know that the awaited release date for Rune Dice has officially been cast 🎲we are stoked to give you this news and hope you are as excited as we are to be merging and combo-ing in the full release soon!Tactical deckbuilding in bite-sized sessions. Launch dice to create magical chain reactions. Choose from distinct hero classes with unique abilities. Build synergies between dice, relics, and runes to defeat challenging bosses.Join the DICER EVENT Competition! Submit a screenshot of one of the following categories for a chance to win a $25 Steam Gift Card!1) Your Fastest Run With No Relics 2) Most Damage Dealt This event will run from April 24th to May 15th, the perfect chance to sharpen your dice skills before launch. Participants can submit one entry per competition and can o…
- Rune Dice is in Wishlisted! - 22 April 2026
Rune Dice will be featured in Wishlisted on April 24th!Brave heroes! Tune in to YouTube and Twitch at 1 PM PT and show your enthusiasm for Rune Dice in the live chats🎲Wishlisted is a games showcase that aims to bridge the gap between visionary indie developers and the players who love them, and with over 100+ games being shown, we are thrilled that Rune Dice will be taking the stage as one of them!In Rune Dice, launch dice to create magical chain reactions, choose from distinct hero classes with unique abilities and build synergies between dice, relics, and runes to defeat challenging bosses in tactical deckbuilding in bite-sized sessions. Need to get a run in? Play the Demo today!See you there ⚔️ Join the Discord for new gameplay updates!
