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- Chains on Sand
⚔️ Update Released — Premade Characters, Tutorial Pass, Better UI, Controller Im
Hi everyone! Today’s update brings several improvements focused on accessibility, onboarding, and playability across different resolutions and input methods. Here’s what’s new: 🆕 Premade Characters You can now jump str…
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New Character Overview Panel + What’s Next
Hey, I’ve been watching feedback and refunds and one thing is clear: a lot of people don’t fully understand what their stats actually do before they step into the arena. That’s on me. So I’ve started improving the chara…
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Hey everyone — a small update just went live! ⚔️
🔧 Fixes 🩸 Fixed HP sometimes resetting to zero when going negative 🛡️ Fixed shields appearing comically large in the arena 💎 Fixed item quality prefixes not showing in tooltips 💰 Price adjustment We’ve slightly low…
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Free Post-Launch Update — The Arena Burns Again!
Hi everyone — this is a free thank-you update for all who supported Chains on Sand after release. Fixes Broken opponent weapons are now properly removed. Enemies who throw their weapons will no longer lose their main on…
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Last chance for the launch discount + what’s next
The launch discount ends soon. If you were on the fence, this is your last call to grab Chains on Sand at the intro price. What’s next End of this week: small bug-fix update, a new boss, and Steam achievements. Next big…
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First Update: Flails, Crowd Favors, and Fixes
New weapon: Flail Heavy and hard to master (accuracy/parry penalty for the wielder) and nastier to defend against (harder to parry/block). Crowd may throw you a weapon If your weapon breaks, the crowd can toss a crude r…
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Chains on Sand — Post-Launch Roadmap
Steam post image Thank you for the launch support. I am locking the early roadmap to tighten combat, add one new weapon path, a new boss fight, and a new finesse skill+ boss. Below are concrete milestones with target da…
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Watch the developer try to improve his score on the Steam Leaderboard!
I’m going for a new personal best on Veteran difficulty and trying to climb the Steam Leaderboard. Come watch, ask questions, and hear about future plans for Chains on Sand. Facing, steps, limb damage, and the Crowd Jud…
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Hotfix 1 — Leaderboard UI tidy (Top-15)
Fixed the Steam Leaderboard layout (no more header overlap; consistent spacing across resolutions). Capped visible entries at Top-15 so it’s clear who’s on the board—fight for a slot! Minor polish on the high-score scre…
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OUT NOW — Chains on Sand
Step into the Sand. The arena is open. Chains on Sand is a hardcore, turn-based arena roguelike where every move and every strike matters. Cripple limbs, bleed, surrender, or fight to the last breath while the crowd jud…
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Step into the Sand
Tomorrow the arena opens. Chains on Sand is a hardcore, turn-based arena roguelike —every move and every strike matters. Cripple limbs, bleed, surrender, or fight to the last breath while the crowd judges your choices.…
Announcement - Chains on Sand
Chains on Sand launches in 7 days — New Trailer!
Chains on Sand launches in 7 days — New Trailer! Contenders, we’re one week from release. A new trailer is here—showing arena carnage, crowd judgment, and brutal finishers. What’s in the game Procedurally generated oppo…
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Demo Wrap-Up
Quick update: I’ve unlisted the demo so I can focus entirely on polishing the full release. The demo build had diverged and no longer reflects the current game—so it’s time to let it rest. Huge thanks to the 428 people…
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T-10 Days
Thanks for all the Next Fest love! We’re 10 days from release of Chains on Sand. Today I’m sharing a few shots from the full version (some never shared before). What’s new in the full game More arenas & hazards (spikes,…
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We’re Live in Steam Next Fest – Play the Chains on Sand Demo Now!
Chains on Sand is now part of Steam Next Fest, and our demo is live! Brutal turn-based combat Crippling injuries, dismemberment, and surrender Steam post image Create your gladiator, choose traits and magic, and fight f…
Announcement - Chains on Sand
Maintenance Update
We’ve rebuilt the demo on the latest Unity 6.0 LTS (6000.0.58f2) to include a recently released security fix from Unity. There are no gameplay or balance changes in this update—just safer, more stable builds. What’s in…
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