- ⚙️ More UI Options, Keyboard Remapping & Performance Fixes - 7 October 2025
Hey Gamers,We’ve just rolled out a new update focused on customization and smooth gameplay — here’s what’s new:🕹️ Fix: Unable to Start New GameFixed an issue where some players couldn’t start a new game properly.You can now jump right into The Darkblade without any blockers.🖥️ More UI Scale OptionsAdded more UI scale levels for better visibility and comfort.Perfect for players on ultra-wide or high-DPI displays.⌨️ New: Keyboard RemappingYou can now remap keyboard controls freely!Adjust your key bindings to match your playstyle.🚀 Fix: Laggy BehaviorImproved overall performance and responsiveness.Reduced lag spikes during movement, combat, and menu transitions.Thanks for the feedback and reports — they help us keep improving The Darkblade with every update.If you haven’t already, don’t forget to wishlist the full game and join our community discussions!
- 🖥️ UI Improvements + Gameplay & Fullscreen Fixes - 13 August 2025
Hello Gamers,Today’s update brings visual polish and a few important fixes:✨ UI Scale Now Affects Main MenuThe main menu will now adjust according to your UI Scale setting, making it easier to see on any resolution.⚔️ Fix: Player Damage StuckResolved an issue where the player’s damage could get “stuck” and not update correctly.🖼️ Fullscreen Behavior ImprovedFullscreen mode is now relative to your screen’s resolution instead of using fixed pixels, ensuring better compatibility across different monitors.As always, thank you for your support and reports! Your feedback helps keep The Darkblade sharper than ever.
- 💾 Save Game Import/Export + UI & Localization Fixes - 7 August 2025
Hi Gamers,We’ve just pushed a small but important update to improve your gameplay experience. Here’s what’s new:🗂️ New: Import/Export Save GameYou can now export your save data and import it again laterPerfect for backing up progress or transferring between devices🎯 Fix: Enemy Healthbar PositionEnemy healthbars are now properly aligned, especially for enemy with AOE Damage.No more floating or misplaced HP bars!📝 Fix: Quest Detail TypoCorrected several typos in quest descriptions🌐 Language fixes include: Indonesian and Simplified ChineseMore updates are on the way — your feedback keeps us improving. Let us know what you’d like to see next!🎮 Play now & keep an eye on the shadows…
- 🎥 Smoother Camera + Fullscreen - 3 August 2025
Hey Gamers,Today’s update brings two key improvements that make The Darkblade feel more responsive and look better on more screens:🚀 Camera Speed IncreasedCamera movement speed has been increased from 100 → 180This makes tracking smoother and snappier.🖥️ Fullscreen Rendering ImprovedFullscreen mode now uses the nearest monitor device pixel resolution, rather than fixed pixel renderingThese tweaks are all about making the game feel more fluid and visually consistent across setups — small changes with a big impact.As always, thanks for playing and helping us improve The Darkblade!Don’t forget to wishlist the game on Steam and share your feedback!
- 🐞 Bug Fixes – The Darkblade Patch 2025-07-25 - 25 July 2025
Hey Gamers,Today’s patch focuses on fixing a major crash and improving one of the upgrade UX issues:🛠️ Bug Fix: Force Close with Indonesian LanguageFixed a crash that occurred when playing with Bahasa Indonesia selectedThe game should now run smoothly in Indonesian — no more sudden force closes during gameplay or menusTerima kasih for your patience!✨ Upgrade Menu Closing EnhancementImproved the behavior when closing the Core Upgrade UI/EnhancementNo more awkward transitions or UI glitches after upgrading — it now feels smoother and more responsiveIm continuing to polish the game and squash bugs — thanks to everyone reporting issues and helping me make The Darkblade a better experience.
- 🎮 Controller Update – D-Pad Movement Support + Menu Fix - 13 July 2025
Hey Gamers,We’ve got a small but meaningful update for all the controller players out there!✅ New: D-Pad Support for Movement You can now use the D-Pad to move your character — not just the analog stick!Ideal for precision movement in tight spacesGreat for those who prefer classic directional input🛠️ Bug Fix: Load Game Dialog Not ClosingFixed an issue where the Load Game dialog wouldn’t close after selecting a save file from the main menu (when using controller)Thanks again to everyone who reported these issues and shared suggestions — your feedback directly improves The Darkblade every step of the way.
- 🐞 Bug Fixes – The Darkblade Patch 2025-06-20 - 21 June 2025
Hey Gamers,Here’s a quick patch focused on cleaning up some lingering issues — thanks to all the sharp-eyed players who pointed them out!🛠️ Bug Fixes:🗣️ Fixed awkward phrasing “Wise, Indeed...” into “Wise?” in the final dialogue with the samurai🌲 Corrected duplicate text “Oak ForestForest”🌍 Fixed glitchy ground in Oak Forest area🧙♀️ Adjusted dialogue between Eleonore and Joanna in Night City — they now correctly refer to L as "he" instead of "you"💎 Fixed not working Core Upgrades These fixes are all part of making The Darkblade world feel more polished and immersive.Got something odd happening in your playthrough? Let us know! And as always, wishlist the full game and help spread the word!
- 🖥️ Update – Fullscreen Now Works with Any Resolution - 20 June 2025
Hey Gamers,We’ve rolled out a small but important update to improve fullscreen support:✅ Fullscreen Now Works with Any Resolution You can now switch to fullscreen using any resolution available in the settings — no restrictions.❗Note: If your selected resolution doesn’t match your monitor’s aspect ratio, the game will display with black bars to maintain proper scaling and avoid distortion. This ensures the pixel art and gameplay look crisp and consistent across all setups.Thanks as always for your feedback — keep it coming! And if you haven’t already, wishlist The Darkblade on Steam and help spread the word!
- 🛠️ Update – New Setting: HUD Distance Adjustment - 19 June 2025
Hey Gamers,We’ve added a small but handy new setting to give you more control over your UI experience:✅ New: HUD Distance Setting Now you can adjust how close or far the HUD appears from screen edges.Prefer a tighter UI for fast reflexes? Pull it in.Want breathing room on an ultrawide setup? Space it out.Works great alongside the UI Scale setting!This should help players fine-tune their experience based on screen size, personal comfort, or aesthetic preference.🧠 Little changes like this go a long way — and they’re only possible thanks to your feedback.As always, wishlist The Darkblade if you haven’t already and let us know what settings or tweaks you’d love next!
- 🩸 Update – Enemy Health Bars Are Here! - 19 June 2025
Hey Gamers,Back with another quality-of-life update — this time focused on clarity in combat.✅ Health Bars for Enemies You’ll now see health indicators for:👹 Regular Enemies – Know how much more pain they can take🐉 Boss Enemies – Track your progress through those intense fightsWhether you're planning your next dodge or deciding when to go all-in, this makes fights more readable, strategic, and satisfying.📣 This is part of our ongoing goal to improve the experience without removing the challenge. Let us know what you think — and what you'd like to see next!As always, wishlist The Darkblade on Steam if you haven’t already and join the growing community!
- ⭐ Dungeon Rank Adjustments - 16 June 2025
Hey Gamers,We’ve got another update based on community feedback — this time from a dedicated player, Judgement Kazzy, who pointed out something important:“In Hardcore Mode, getting 3 stars in dungeons feels basically impossible.”And they were right.🛠️ Dungeon Ranking System UpdatedWe’ve adjusted the time thresholds for earning 1-star, 2-star, and 3-star dungeon clears, especially in Hardcore Mode:3-star ranks are now more achievable2-star ranks are more balanced for mid-level players1-star ranks give more breathing room for exploration🎯 Perfect Dungeon Conquer Quest Requirement Updated You now only need 2 stars to trigger Perfect Dungeon Conquer Quests. No need to hit a flawless 3-star run just to unlock them — but it’s still there for bragging rights.🗡️ Increased Weapon Drop Rate We’ve increased the weapon drop rate in Dungeon Boss Chests. Now you’ll have a better chance to get new…
- 🩸 Major Update – Health Points Added in Casual Mode! - 10 June 2025
Hello Gamers,We’ve been listening closely to your feedback — and one thing came through loud and clear:“Casual Mode is still brutally hard.”📊 Based on feedback from over 80% of players, we’re making a major update to improve the experience:✅ Health Points Added to Casual ModeCasual Mode now features its own HP system:You can take multiple hits without dying instantlyMakes the game more forgiving and exploration-friendlyGreat for players who want to focus on the story and atmosphere❗Note: Now you will NOT receive any defense % buffs.🖥️ New: UI Scale SettingsYou can now adjust the UI size from the settings menu!Useful for different screen sizes or personal preferenceEspecially helpful on large displays💬 Keep the Feedback Coming! This game is built with your input. We're committed to making The Darkblade challenging but fair — and fun for everyone.If you haven’t already, wishlist the ga…
- Nerf Enemies - 8 June 2025
Update: - Nerf Enemies Health
- Fix - Automatically Opening Discord - 7 June 2025
Hi Gamers,Quick hotfix! Some players noticed that if you had Discord installed but not running, the game would try to auto-launch it and the game not running at all. That was not intended — and it's now fixed.✅ What’s Fixed:The game no longer forces Discord to openIf Discord isn’t running, it simply skips Discord integration and runs normallyThanks to those who reported it!Keep the feedback coming, and don’t forget to wishlist The Darkblade if you haven’t already.
- Buff Skill Damage & Adjust Equipments - 7 June 2025
Changes: - Buff Skill Damage by Player Level - Adjust stats for some equipments
- Discord Rich Presence Bugs - 6 June 2025
Issue: "The game won't load at all when Discord isn't starting up." Update: - Removing Discord RPC Integration (since it's not really necessary)
- Controller Support - 5 June 2025
Hey Gamers, We’ve updated The Darkblade with some exciting new features! 🎮 Full Controller Support The Darkblade now fully supports gamepads! Especially Xbox Controller, you can now slash, roll, and dodge enemies comfortably from your couch. 🧭 Demo Content Update The demo just got a little change: - The whole content update into mid-game(ish) - Updated dialogue scenes Hidden lore for those who seek it (Yes, you lore skippers still get the summary and skip button 😉) 💬 Let Us Know What You Think Your feedback has been incredible so far. Keep it coming 🔥. Thanks for playing and supporting The Darkblade. If you haven’t already, wishlist the full game on Steam to follow L's journey.
