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Steam News 27 April 202624d ago

Patch 5 - Skilled Difficulty Update!

A New Challenge Awaits We’re excited to roll out Patch 5, introducing a brand new way to experience combat in Grifford Academy. Say hello to Skilled Difficulty! Designed for players who have grown comfortable with the g…

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addedA New Challenge AwaitsWe’re excited to roll out Patch 5, introducing a brand new way to experience combat in Grifford Academy.
changedA New Challenge AwaitsSay hello to Skilled Difficulty!
addedA New Challenge AwaitsDesigned for players who have grown comfortable with the game’s systems, this new difficulty level raises the stakes. Expect smarter encounters, tighter decision-making, and battles that truly test how well you understand your team, affinities, and strategy.
changedA New Challenge AwaitsIf you’ve been looking for a more demanding run, this is it.
changedFrom Roadmap to RealityWe’ve refined and implemented it to better match the overall balance and direction of Grifford Academy, and we’re excited for you to finally experience it.
fixedBug Fixes & EnhancementsFixed an issue where the game could get stuck in slow motion under certain conditions

A New Challenge Awaits

We’re excited to roll out Patch 5, introducing a brand new way to experience combat in Grifford Academy.

Say hello to Skilled Difficulty!

Designed for players who have grown comfortable with the game’s systems, this new difficulty level raises the stakes. Expect smarter encounters, tighter decision-making, and battles that truly test how well you understand your team, affinities, and strategy.

If you’ve been looking for a more demanding run, this is it.

What is Skilled Difficulty?

Skilled Difficulty is built to push you beyond the basics:

  • Enemies are more punishing and require smarter play

  • Turn-by-turn decisions matter more

  • Team composition and synergy matter more than ever

  • Combat requires better planning, not just reaction

This mode is ideal for players who want a deeper, more tactical experience with every encounter.

From Roadmap to Reality

If you’ve been following our roadmap, Skilled Difficulty is the feature previously referred to as Insane Difficulty.

We’ve refined and implemented it to better match the overall balance and direction of Grifford Academy, and we’re excited for you to finally experience it.

Bug Fixes & Enhancements

  • Fixed an issue where the game could get stuck in slow motion under certain conditions

  • Fixed cases of incorrect character rotation during gameplay

  • Fixed reveal cutscenes not properly matching combat results

  • Fixed an issue where a late-game encounter could resolve incorrectly under specific conditions

  • Fixed CTA buttons not being clickable on some popups

Jump Back In

Whether you’re returning to test your skills or diving deeper into your first playthrough, Skilled Difficulty offers a fresh and more demanding way to experience Grifford Academy.

Jump back in, take on the challenge, and let us know what you think.

Stay Connected

Want to stay updated on Grifford Academy, future updates, and what the team at LandShark Games is working on next? Follow us on our channels and join the community. We’d love to hear your thoughts and see you around the academy.

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Steam News / 27 April 2026

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