Steam News11 June 202623d ago

New Demo Update: Difficulty Levels

🧭Travelers of the Mist, A new update for the Eternal Mist demo is now available! We’ve added three difficulty levels, so you can choose the experience that feels right for you.

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addedA new update for the Eternal Mist demo is now available! We’ve added three difficulty levels, so you can choose the experience that feels right for you.

addedYou choose your difficulty when creating a new player profile. Keep in mind that this choice is permanent and cannot be changed later, so choose carefully.

changedUnlike many games, Easy is the recommended difficulty for your first journey through Eternal Mist. It offers the experience the game was originally balanced around, while Normal and Hard are designed for players looking for a tougher challenge and better rewards.

changed⚔️Normal — A More Demanding JourneyFor players who already understand the basics and want a greater challenge. Resources become more valuable, mistakes become more costly, and careful planning becomes the key to survival.

changed🔥Hard — No Second ChancesThe most unforgiving way to play Eternal Mist. Fallen squads cannot be revived, every battle carries the risk of permanent loss, and only the best commanders will be able to claim the greatest rewards.

changed🔥Hard — No Second ChancesWhich path will you choose?

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addedA new update for the Eternal Mist demo is now available! We’ve added three difficulty levels, so you can choose the experience that feels right for you.

addedYou choose your difficulty when creating a new player profile. Keep in mind that this choice is permanent and cannot be changed later, so choose carefully.

changedFor players who already understand the basics and want a greater challenge. Resources become more valuable, mistakes become more costly, and careful planning becomes the key to survival.

changedThe most unforgiving way to play Eternal Mist. Fallen squads cannot be revived, every battle carries the risk of permanent loss, and only the best commanders will be able to claim the greatest rewards.

🧭Travelers of the Mist,

A new update for the Eternal Mist demo is now available! We’ve added three difficulty levels, so you can choose the experience that feels right for you.

You choose your difficulty when creating a new player profile. Keep in mind that this choice is permanent and cannot be changed later, so choose carefully.

Unlike many games, Easy is the recommended difficulty for your first journey through Eternal Mist. It offers the experience the game was originally balanced around, while Normal and Hard are designed for players looking for a tougher challenge and better rewards.

⚖️Difficulty Comparison

Feature	Easy (Recommended)	Normal	Hard
Resources gained from defeated enemies	100%	125%	150%
Squad resurrection cost after a successful mission	90% reduced	39% reduced	Not available
Squad losses after defeat or retreat	Fallen squads return for free	Standard resurrection rules	Fallen squads are gone forever
Resources stored in destroyed Lures	Preserved	Lost	Lost

🌱Easy — The Intended First Journey

This is the recommended way to experience Eternal Mist for the first time. It gives you space to learn the mechanics, try different strategies, and explore the world of the Mist without the harshest penalties for failure.

⚔️Normal — A More Demanding Journey

For players who already understand the basics and want a greater challenge. Resources become more valuable, mistakes become more costly, and careful planning becomes the key to survival.

🔥Hard — No Second Chances

The most unforgiving way to play Eternal Mist. Fallen squads cannot be revived, every battle carries the risk of permanent loss, and only the best commanders will be able to claim the greatest rewards.

Which path will you choose?

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