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Full Eldritch Escape update
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Eldritch Escape changes
Howdy everyone!
We’re excited to announce that Eldritch Escape is officially part of Steam Next Fest!
We’ve released a new update for the demo based on the feedback we’ve received from players. We’ve fixed numerous bugs, improved the overall experience, made additional balance and QOL adjustments.
A huge thank you to everyone who has already played the demo, reported issues, shared suggestions, and helped us improve the game. Your feedback genuinely matters and directly influences the future of Eldritch Escape.
But we’re not done yet!
Jump back into the Void, try the updated demo, experiment with different squad combinations, and let us know what you think.
Please keep sharing your feedback, reporting bugs, posting your builds and telling others about the game - every comment, post, review, and wishlist helps us enormously.
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What’s New in the Demo?
The new demo introduces multiple playable survivors, new long-term progression systems, boss-dropped Meta Resources, squad synergies, reworked expedition choices, and a brand-new playable character: Neon Ninja.
Build a squad of three survivors, battle through waves of nightmarish creatures, collect Morphite, defeat bosses, gather rare resources, and decide when to extract before your Oxygen runs out. Push too far, and the Void may take everything from you.
Demo Key Features
Neon Ninja - New Playable Character
A fully implemented new survivor with a unique Execute ability, the Rupture debuff mechanic, dedicated SFX/VFX, skins, and an unlock quest.
Team-Up Upgrade Trees - Squad Synergy System
Characters now unlock combo upgrade abilities when paired together. All current survivors have Team-Up potential, rewarding thoughtful squad composition and encouraging experimentation across runs.
New Meta Progression System
A new inventory slot, unlocked via quest, allows players to extract a single Module for research, improving the quality of future drops of that item type. A layer of long-term progression now added to each expedition.
Campsites & Reworked Systems
Mid-run Campsites now let players heal and swap squad leaders at the cost of 2 minutes of Oxygen. Med Packs have been reworked into inventory consumables for greater control, and Places of Power in the Garden now grant permanent Blessings, making them worth seeking out.
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We’re actively gathering feedback and continuing to improve the game together with the community.
Join the official Discord server to share feedback, report bugs, discuss builds, and survive the void together.
Play the demo, wishlist the game and let us know what you think!
Thank you for all your support and happy Steam Next Fest! ːccheartː
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