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Steam News15 June 202611d ago

Duelist: Idle Expedition Officially Joins the June Steam Next Fest!

Greetings, players! We are thrilled to announce that our JRPG-style idle combat game, Duelist: Idle Expedition, is officially participating in the Steam June Next Fest!

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  • UI and audio
  • Balance
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changedFor this Next Fest, we've prepared a brand new Demo that we've poured our hearts into. After weeks of hard work, Our dev team has not only implemented the highly anticipated "Multi-Team Combat," but also brought a ton of experience optimizations and balance adjustments. Here are the detailed updates:
addedDeploy Three Teams at Once: It's finally here! You can now dispatch up to 3 teams to battle simultaneously! Your idle efficiency is about to skyrocket!
changedIntense Giant Boss System: During Boss battles, enemy characters will now grow "bigger and stronger," bringing you a more impactful visual experience and combat challenge.
changed🎮 [System & Experience Optimizations]
addedFully Automated Blacksmith Forging: Added an auto-stash function for newly forged items.
changedRandom Name System for Characters: Every new companion you recruit will now have their own randomized name, making your expedition team feel much more immersive.

We are thrilled to announce that our JRPG-style idle combat game, Duelist: Idle Expedition, is officially participating in the Steam June Next Fest!

For this Next Fest, we've prepared a brand new Demo that we've poured our hearts into. After weeks of hard work, Our dev team has not only implemented the highly anticipated "Multi-Team Combat," but also brought a ton of experience optimizations and balance adjustments. Here are the detailed updates:

[Major Features]

  • Deploy Three Teams at Once: It's finally here! You can now dispatch up to 3 teams to battle simultaneously! Your idle efficiency is about to skyrocket!

  • Steam Cloud Save Supported: Cloud saves are now active. Grind your progress at home, and seamlessly pick up where you left off at the office (shh, don't let your boss catch you~ 🤫).

  • Intense Giant Boss System: During Boss battles, enemy characters will now grow "bigger and stronger," bringing you a more impactful visual experience and combat challenge.

🎮 [System & Experience Optimizations]

  • Fully Automated Blacksmith ForgingAdded an auto-stash function for newly forged items.
  • Random Name System for CharactersEvery new companion you recruit will now have their own randomized name, making your expedition team feel much more immersive.
  • Stage Enemy IntelAdded a new "Enemy Info" feature in the stage UI. Knowing your enemy helps you tailor your idle strategies accordingly.
  • Quick Formation AccessA new party formation shortcut has been added directly to the stage UI, allowing you to adjust your lineup anytime, anywhere.
  • Improved Facility DescriptionsDetailed page descriptions have been added to camp facilities, making the beginner guide much clearer and user-friendly.

🎨 [Audio-Visual Enhancements]

  • Epic Loot MomentsAdded a dedicated "loot explosion" animation for treasure chests. Enjoy a burst of satisfaction with every open!
  • Comprehensive Audio UpgradeAdded new UI interaction sounds and optimized the visual and sound effects for item drops, making the idle feedback much more satisfying.
  • UI & Interaction Polish: Completely overhauled the basic UI and interaction logic. Everything now looks better and handles smoother.

⚖️ [Balance Adjustments]

  • Spartan Strength Adjustment: Reasonably optimized the power of Spartan's skills.

  • Red Gear Class RestrictionsAdjusted the class usage restrictions for Red-tier equipment (nerf).
  • Low-Tier Affix LimitsAdded an affix cap limit for low-tier equipment (nerf).

The latest Demo is available for download right now, so head over to our store page and try it out! If you enjoy the game, please don't forget to add us to your Wishlist. Also, feel free to join our Discord community to stay up-to-date with the latest developments~

Wishing you all a smooth expedition and bountiful loot!

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Steam News / 15 June 2026

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