STRANGER SAGA -Stranger Bach and Iskiyeld's Ambition- Steam news

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• Release dateJul 16, 2025
• DeveloperRetro Game Balance & Mechanics -レトロゲームの手応えとバランスを追求するデザイン工房-
• PublisherRetro Game Balance & Mechanics -レトロゲームの手応えとバランスを追求するデザイン工房-

Genres: RPG, Simulation, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Retro Game Balance & Mechanics -レトロゲームの手応えとバランスを追求するデザイン工房-Publisher: Retro Game Balance & Mechanics -レトロゲームの手応えとバランスを追求するデザイン工房-

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STRANGER SAGA -Stranger Bach and Iskiyeld's Ambition- Steam news

STRANGER SAGA -Stranger Bach and Iskiyeld's Ambition- news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Update Notice - 24 May 2026

  ・The default supported game controller setting has been changed from DirectInput to XInput. This change allows some game controllers that previously did not work to function properly.You can also revert to the game controller settings used before this update by opening game.ini in the game folder and changing the following line:GamePadDInput=1toGamePadDInput=0・For the Black Flare enemies appearing in Stages 37, 41, and 47, the battle animation has been changed so that a simplified version is used from the second attack onward.

• Steam Deck Issue Fix Notice - 28 January 2026

  An issue introduced in the January update that prevented the game from launching on Steam Deck has been fixed.We apologize for the inconvenience this issue may have caused.

• Notice: Screen Resolution Change Feature Added - 24 January 2026

  We’ve released an update that allows you to change the screen resolution.When you launch the game, a file named "game.ini" will be created.Open "game.ini" and change this line:HardwareFullScreen=0to:HardwareFullScreen=1Then restart the game. After that, you’ll be able to change the resolution from the in-game Settings/Options.Note: Enabling this setting will disable mouse input. You can play using a keyboard or a game controller.If you want to scale up the game while keeping mouse support, you’ll need to use Windows display scaling as before (e.g., changing the scaling percentage in Windows Settings).Please see the instructions on the store page for details.

• Bug Fix Notice - 22 January 2026

  ・Fixed a bug where the game could become unplayable after a game over on Expert or Hardcore difficulty.

• Update Notice - 21 January 2026

  In Chapters 1–4, Civilians below Lv. 5 will gain +50 EXP at the end of the stage.From Chapter 5 onward, base classes below Lv. 5 will gain +50 EXP at the end of the stage.This EXP bonus will not cause an immediate level-up. EXP stops at 99.This is a relief measure for units that have fallen behind in levels and become difficult to train. These bonuses apply only on Safety and Normal difficulty.Fixed a bug where the battle background would not display on certain tiles.

• Update Notice - 17 January 2026

  ・We now track which stats didn’t increase on level-up, and apply a catch-up adjustment on future level-ups. The adjustment is stronger for stats that are naturally more likely to grow, and weaker for stats that are harder to raise. Which stats tend to grow easily varies by unit. This tracking starts from level-ups that occur after the update.・Increased the number of enemies in Stage 3, making it easier for Civilians to grow early. This is a balance adjustment for players who struggle with early-game Civilian training.・Increased the amount of GOLD gained for defeating enemy units in the final stage. If you get a game over on the final stage and have to retry, you’ll have more GOLD available for the next attempt. This is a relief measure for players who are having trouble clearing the final stage. The difficulty is unchanged if you clear the final stage in a single run without getting a g…

• Update Notice - 23 November 2025

  ・You can now switch to full-screen mode from the “settings” command.・Fixed several translation errors.・Improved the initial parameters of some units: Brad: Slightly increased his initial stats. Rosanna: Lowered her initial level. Since her base parameters remain unchanged, she now has more opportunities to grow. ※These changes will not apply to save data in which the units have already appeared. Brad’s adjustments apply only when loaded before Stage 19, and Rosanna’s adjustments apply only when loaded before Stage 27. Thank you for your understanding.

• Bug Fix Notice - 27 September 2025

  ・Fixed an issue where some achievements were not unlocking properly.

• Bug Fix Notice - 24 September 2025

  ・Fixed an issue from the previous update where the slime in Chapter 2 was able to move over water.

• Bug Fix Notice - 23 September 2025

  ・Fixed an issue where the golem in Chapter 2 would sometimes not revive under certain conditions.・Corrected some typographical errors.

• Update Notice: New Difficulty Added - 4 September 2025

  Update DetailsAdded new difficulty: "Hardcore"Buffed several classesAdded new purchasable itemsAdded new hintsFixed minor bugs & typosNew Difficulty: HardcoreBecomes available after clearing the game once.Enemies are significantly stronger.If you level up beyond the class change requirement without promoting, EXP gained will decrease.In this difficulty only, Haino, Ena, Celia, Taylor, Grem, Leticia, and Marcella have their growth rates for ATK, MAG, and DEF increased by +10%.As with "Normal," units reduced to 0 HP can deploy again from the next stage, and even if you are wiped out, you can retry as many times as you like while keeping EXP.Class BuffsLord KnightSword DancerAlready strong classes, but given the effort required to create them, they have been further strengthened.Rune LancerA strong class for suitable units, but since it had a high entry barrier to reach full potential, it…

• Update & Bug Fix Notice - 2 August 2025

  ・You can disable the automatic save window at the beginning of each turn by turning off "Turn Start Save Prompt" in the "Settings" menu.・Fixed a bug where, under certain conditions, some characters' epilogues would not play correctly during the ending.・Corrected a graphical error in the MVP character display at the ending.

• Update & Bug Fix Notice - 26 July 2025

  Physical attack classes will no longer randomly receive Magic stat increases.Magic attack classes will no longer randomly receive Strength stat increases.Civilians will still be able to increase both stats as before.Between July 24 and July 26, there was a bug affecting stat growth rate calculations. This has been fixed.Minor bugs such as typos have also been corrected.

• Notice: Achievement Bug Fix - 18 July 2025

  We have fixed an issue where certain achievements were not unlocking even after meeting the required conditions.

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