- Pipi's Letter | Devlog Vol. 5 — Monsters & Races - 19 September 2026
Hi everyone!Today, let's take a look at some of the characters, monsters, and races we've encountered so far in Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements.MonstersRemember the line from Devlog 3: "Until one day, the Elements suddenly began to react with one another..."?The massive explosion that followed, now known as the Elemental Disaster, devastated monster habitats. Driven from their usual territories, monsters began invading other Domains and the lands of different races.Each Domain has its own unique monster ecosystem. Monsters in the Water Domain have traits inspired by marine life, such as sea anemones and sharks, while those in the Earth Domain reflect the harsh desert environment.The ShillThe Shill are a unique group born among different races as a result of atavism. Children of parents from different races usually inherit their parents' genes and physical traits. In extremely rare case…
- Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements at Tokyo Game Show 2026 | See You There! - 12 September 2026
Hi everyone!Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements will be showcased at Tokyo Game Show 2026!📍 Event DetailsDates: September 17–21, 2026Location: Makuhari MesseBooth: Indie Game Area | Hall 9-C54As one of the most anticipated gaming events of the year, TGS brings together game companies, indie developers, and players from around the world to showcase upcoming releases, popular titles, and all kinds of gaming experiences. It’s also a great opportunity for players and developers to meet, connect, and discover new games together!We’ll also be bringing a special demo to TGS. It’s quite different from our online demo, so there will be plenty of new content to discover! We’ll also have lots of adorable merchandise waiting for you at our booth!🎮 About the GameThe Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements Demo is now available to play for free!It’s a turn-based roguelike that blends elemental reactions, tac…
- Embark on Another Elemental Adventure at the Anime Game Festival! - 7 September 2026
Dear Players,Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements is joining the Steam Anime Game Festival 2026!Lightning + Fire = Explosion 💥Water + Lightning = ?What happens when a single skill triggers dozens of elemental chain reactions?We've also recently released a major update for the Demo of Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements!Along with numerous adjustments and improvements to the existing content, we've added new features such as enemy movement path prediction and the Title System.Give it a try! Trigger a chain of elemental reactions with a single skill and take down your enemies in one explosive move!About the GameIn a world shaped by five elements, Fire, Water, Earth, Wood, and Lightning, the elements react with one another in countless ways.Take on the role of the witch Elise and set out on a journey with her little dragon companion, Pipi. Harness the power of all five elements to build your own…
- Major Update | Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements Demo Update Ver. 0.92 - 4 September 2026
Dear Players,The latest demo update, Ver. 0.92, for Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements is now live!This update brings a number of adjustments and improvements to the existing gameplay, along with several new features, including keyboard movement, enemy movement path prediction, and the Title System. We hope you'll enjoy trying them out!\1. Keyboard Movement Re-enabled WASD movement is now available again.2. Enemy Movement Path Prediction You can now preview an enemy's movement path by hovering over them.3. New Title System You can now visit \ → \ to view the titles you've earned, check their unlock requirements, and equip them.4. New Combat Camera Shake Effect A new combat camera shake effect has been added. You can freely enable or disable it via \ → \. We've also optimized the effect to reduce potential dizziness when large numbers of damage numbers appear in rapid succession.\1. Improv…
- Pipi's Letter | Devlog Vol. 4 - 3 September 2026
Hi everyone!After an intense round of development, polishing, adjustments, and, of course, battling bugs… the latest Demo update, Ver. 0.92, for Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements is finally live! 🎉Based on all your feedback, we’ve made a number of gameplay improvements and added some new features. Let’s take a look! 👇Enemy Movement Path PredictionYou can now preview an enemy’s movement path by hovering your mouse over them.Where will the enemy move next? Check their path ahead of time and plan your actions accordingly. Every move can now be more deliberate, making it easier to find the perfect moment to strike!The Title SystemThe Title System is finally here!Head to \ → \ to view the titles you’ve unlocked, check how to obtain them, and equip your titles.All kinds of challenges await throughout the adventure. Complete specific objectives to unlock the corresponding titles! As more Doma…
- Pipi's Letter | Devlog Vol. 3: Elements & Domains - 21 August 2026
Hi everyone!Our Demo has already been out for a month!During this time, our community has welcomed many new friends, and we've also received lots of feedback and suggestions. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We'll keep working on the game and improving it step by step.In today's Dev Log, we're going to talk about Elements and Domains and take another look at the world of Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements.ElementsLegend has it that, in the very beginning, there were no Elements in the world. The air was filled only with an attribute-less energy known as Mana.Over time, Mana began to change depending on what it flowed through. Mana that lingered among plants and trees gradually became Wood, while Mana that flowed through the oceans became Water. And that's how the Elements came to be.The five Elements, Fire, Water, Earth, Wood, and Lightning, exist thro…
- Pipi's Letter | Devlog Vol. 2 - 31 July 2026
Hey everyone!First of all, great news: the DEMO is officially live! (Go check it out! 📣)And... there's no bad news this time either. Hehe.We've been busy reading all your demo feedback while working on brand-new domains and monsters. Here's a sneak peek at what we've been up to!Improved: Skill Range & Elemental Reaction PreviewWhen aiming a skill, you can now move the cursor beyond its casting range to preview potential Elemental Reactions. We've also added clearer visual indicators to distinguish tiles inside the skill's effective range from those outside it, making planning your moves much easier.Improved: Alchemy MenuNo more jumping back to the main recipe list after checking your inventory! The Alchemy menu now remembers the last recipe you viewed, making it much easier to compare materials and continue crafting. We'll keep refining the interface to make the experience even smoothe…
- ChinaJoy 2026: See You There! - 25 July 2026
Hi everyone,We're excited to announce that Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements will be exhibiting at ChinaJoy 2026!As one of Asia's largest and most influential gaming events, ChinaJoy brings together developers and players from around the world. This summer, we'll be showcasing our latest Demo, and we can't wait to meet you in person, hear your feedback, and chat with everyone who stops by!⏰ Event DetailsDates: July 31 - August 3, 2026Location: Shanghai New International Expo CenterBooth: N1-CJE-41We'll also have some adorable exclusive merchandise waiting for you at our booth. We hope to see you there!Can't make it to ChinaJoy? No worries! Our Demo is already available on Steam.If you enjoy:✨ Elemental chain reactions and combo-driven combat⚔️ Turn-based roguelike strategy battles🎒 Extensive relic builds and customization🧪 Meta-progression systems including farming and alchemyThen don'…
- Demo Update Ver. 0.912 - 21 July 2026
Hi everyone!We've implemented a series of improvements and fixes based on your feedback during the DEMO. Thank you for helping us make the game better!【Fixes】1. Fixed an issue where quest progression could become blocked after selecting Continue Game.2. Fixed an issue where Auto Planting would not clear the selected seed after all seeds had been used.3. Fixed an issue where an extra Retreat Potion remained on the UI after completing the tutorial.4. Fixed an issue where a Fog Room could occasionally appear during the tutorial, preventing players from progressing.5. Fixed several issues related to treasures.6. Fixed several missing Japanese and English localization entries.7. Fixed UI text overflow issues in the English localization.8. Fixed an issue where the volume settings did not correctly display saved values after restarting the game.【Improvements】1. Improved the Elemental Reaction…
- Witch&Dragon: Hope of Elements Demo Is Now Live! Begin Your Elemental Adventure! - 15 July 2026
Hi everyone,The long-awaited Demo is finally here!Witch Elise and her young dragon companion Pipi are ready to begin their journey. Now it’s your turn to step into a world shaped by the power of the elements.What You’ll Experience in the Demo🔥 Freely combine elements and unleash powerful elemental chain reactions⚔️ Experience turn-based roguelike combat, collect treasures, and create your own unique builds🌍 Explore procedurally generated maps filled with opportunities, dangers, and unexpected encounters🌱 Gather resources, cultivate plants, and brew potions to prepare for your next adventureThis Demo builds upon our previous Playtest with extensive improvements and brand-new content. Whether you’re discovering the game for the first time or returning for another adventure, you’ll find plenty of exciting changes.New tutorial stage: Learn elemental reactions and core gameplay through an…
- Pipi's Letter | Devlog Vol. 1 - 13 July 2026
Hey everyone!Our new Demo launches on July 15th! We’ve been working hard to polish the game and introduce exciting new features, and we’re thrilled to finally share them with you. Here’s what’s coming:· Added: Elemental Reaction Combat LogYou asked, we delivered! During the Playtest, many players mentioned that elemental chain reactions could sometimes become difficult to follow. To help with this, the new Reaction Log records every step of a reaction chain, making it easier to understand, analyze, and experiment with different combinations.· Unlocked: Water Domain AreaPart of the Water Domain is now open! Explore new environments, encounter new enemies, and discover exclusive events. We’ll keep the remaining secrets hidden for now. See you in the depths!· Improved: Training GroundThe Training Ground has been upgraded! You can now customize your training sessions by selecting specific m…
- Demo Coming Soon | Unusual Elemental Turbulence Detected Above the Clouds - 11 July 2026
Hi everyone,After weeks of development and polishing, the Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements Demo is almost here!📅 Demo Launch Date: July 15, 2026During our previous playtest, we received a huge amount of valuable feedback from players. Since then, we’ve been continuously improving and refining the game based on your suggestions, with the goal of delivering a smoother and more complete gameplay experience in the demo.If you love:✨ Elemental chain reactions and combo-driven combat⚔️ Turn-based roguelike strategy battles🎒 Extensive relic builds and customization🧪 Meta-progression systems including farming and alchemythen don’t miss the brand-new Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements Demo!Be sure to wishlist the game, and feel free to join our communities:Discord: https://discord.gg/tuK2uPcuHx.We'll be sharing random surprises and the latest game updates there! We look forward to meeting you i…
- Witch & Dragon: Hope of Elements Playtest Wrap-Up & FAQ: Thank You! - 2 July 2026
Hello everyone!The first Hope of Elements playtest has officially come to an end. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to jump in and experience the game!During this playtest, we received an incredible amount of valuable feedback. Many of you enjoyed the fast-paced combat built around elemental reaction chains, while others had fun experimenting with all kinds of creative builds.At the same time, you also shared plenty of thoughtful suggestions on combat pacing, the tutorial experience, UI presentation, and many other quality-of-life improvements. In this FAQ, we'll answer some of the most frequently asked questions and address the most common feedback from the community.Compatibility & Technical IssuesQ: My 2K resolution keeps reverting to 1080p, and my volume settings reset every time I restart the game. Has this been fixed?A: Yes! We've fixed the issue that caused display,…
- PlayTest Ver0.906 Update - 15 June 2026
Hi everyone!We've implemented a series of improvements and fixes based on your feedback during the playtest. Thank you for helping us make the game better!【Fixes】1. Fixed a UI issue that occurred when unequipping Treasures.2. Fixed an issue with the "Five-Element Secret".3. Fixed an issue that allowed multiple different Pipi Badges to be equipped at the same time.4. Fixed an issue where certain alchemical product could stack under specific circumstances.5. Fixed an issue where objects could absorb overflowing elements. Overflowing elements will now correctly cause affected objects to disappear.6. Fixed an issue where the Treasure "Withered Leaves" would continue to take effect after being removed.7. Fixed a naming issue affecting two "Lightning Power" Treasures.8. Fixed visual flickering issues in certain scenes.9. Fixed description errors and gameplay issues related to "Clockwise Overf…
- playtest ver0.905 Update - 13 June 2026
Hi everyone!We've implemented a series of improvements and fixes based on your feedback during the playtest. Thank you for helping us make the game better!Patch Notes1. Added Fullscreen mode (available in the Resolution settings).2. Adjusted the effect of Endless Chain to after Fire Lightning Ground reactions.3. Adjusted enemy intent prediction for enemies whose Speed exceeds the player's.4. Adjusted how Temporary Armor is resolved. Temporary Armor is now calculated at the start of the player's turn.5. Increased Pipi's Armor Blessing from 10 to 15.6. Fixed several issues that could cause game-freezing.7. Fixed an issue causing missing characters in certain English text.8. Fixed various Chinese localization and description issues.Thank you for your support and feedback. We hope you enjoy the game!
- Playtest Ver. 0.94 Update - 12 June 2026
Hi everyone!We've implemented a series of improvements and fixes based on your feedback during the playtest. Thank you for helping us make the game better!Patch Notes:1. You can now preview skill attack ranges at different positions while moving during combat.2. Experimental Adjustment: Elemental chain reactions now trigger simultaneously instead of activating one after another.3. Fixed a game-freezing issue caused by the Warding Charm.4. Resolved several other random freezing issues.5. Fixed a display error on the character panel where Movement Speed and Attack Speed values were swapped.6. Fixed a bug that caused the Archmage Charm to disappear after the character's death.7. Corrected multiple text and description errors.Playtest sign-ups will remain open throughout the entire testing period, so jump in, unleash devastating elemental chain reactions, and experiment with your own unique…
- Hope of Elements Playtest Is Live Now! - 10 June 2026
Hey everyone, the wait is over!We're thrilled to announce that the Hope of Elements Playtest is officially live!📅 Playtest Period: June 10 - July 1Qualified participants will receive their game CDK through email or direct message. Redeem your key and jump straight into the adventure! Sign-ups will remain open throughout the entire playtest period, so come unleash devastating elemental chain reactions and experiment with your own builds.👉 Playtest Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/Fgu2ReaW1oajheKz5📍 Ways to send feedback:• In-game feedback form• Steam Community Hub• Official Discord serverDon’t forget to wishlist the game on Steam, and have fun experimenting with elemental builds!Discord: https://discord.gg/tuK2uPcuHx
- Hope of Elements Playtest Starts in 4 Days! - 6 June 2026
Attention Adventurers!The Hope of Elements Playtest is only 4 days away!Get ready to experience:⚡ Battle by combining different elements💥 Unleash devastating elemental combos🧰 Collect random treasures and loot🌸 Enjoy gardening, alchemy, and other relaxing activities🎲 Create your own unique builds and strategiesThe Hope of Elements Playtest officially begins on June 10!Join the playtest and share your builds and feedback with us.👉 Playtest Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/Fgu2ReaW1oajheKz5Wishlist the game on Steam now!Join our community for the latest news and surprise rewards:Discord: https://discord.gg/tuK2uPcuHx
- Hope of Elements | Playtest Recruitment Now Open! - 29 May 2026
Hello everyone!Sign-ups for the Hope of Elements Playtest are officially live! The test period runs from June 10 to July 1, and spots are limited. Head to the link below to apply for access!Application Form: https://forms.gle/Fgu2ReaW1oajheKz5This is a thrilling roguelike adventure RPG centered around devastating elemental chain explosions. Experience the ever-changing battles, combine different elements, build unique builds, and find your own way to victory.What you can experience in this playtest:✨ Core combat and gameplay✨ Some realms and elemental mechanics✨ Build crafting & strategic exploration✨ Game balance and overall experience feedbackWe’re looking for players who:✔ Love elemental reactions, roguelikes or looter-shooter gameplay✔ Want to try our in-development content early✔ Are willing to share feedback to help us improve the gameCome join our Playtest!Every piece of your fee…
- Hope of Elements Playtest Coming Soon! - 24 May 2026
Hello everyone!We’re excited to share that the Hope of Elements Playtest will officially begin in early June!Thank you all so much for your support and patience. We’ll be sharing more details about the playtest shortly.You're also welcome to join our official Discord to stay updated, participate in events, or chat with other players: https://discord.gg/tuK2uPcuHx
