Steam News2 January 20265mo ago

Patch 25 Released 1/1/2026

Patch 25 — The Astral Lens Update Is Live The Astral Lens has arrived in Shadow Eclipse, introducing a new way to shape the balance between light and shadow.

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addedPatch 25 — The Astral Lens Update Is LiveThe Astral Lens has arrived in Shadow Eclipse , introducing a new way to shape the balance between light and shadow. This update focuses on expanding core systems, improving visuals, and refining gameplay as development continues.

addedNew FeaturesAdded the Astral Lens device to the Home World • Light Run I is now available • Improved shadow visuals with interactive shadow grass • Added Merchant Rooms • New upgrades: Quickened Casting and Mana Aegis • Initial set of Steam Achievements • Improved UI theme

addedGameplay ChangesMultiplayer has been temporarily disabled to focus development on single-player • Special spells now have unique cast times • Time slows while casting Specials • Specials no longer charge the Special mana bar • Tome of Fissure now life drains only one target • Health and Mana drops become less likely as runs progress

fixedBug FixesFireball Comet Skull now correctly damages the player • Spell Mirage description corrected • Numerous additional fixes and improvements

fixedBug FixesThank you for playing Shadow Eclipse . Your feedback continues to shape the game — please share your thoughts and report any issues you encounter.

Patch 25 — The Astral Lens Update Is Live

The Astral Lens has arrived in Shadow Eclipse, introducing a new way to shape the balance between light and shadow. This update focuses on expanding core systems, improving visuals, and refining gameplay as development continues.

New Features

• Added the Astral Lens device to the Home World • Light Run I is now available • Improved shadow visuals with interactive shadow grass • Added Merchant Rooms • New upgrades: Quickened Casting and Mana Aegis • Initial set of Steam Achievements • Improved UI theme

Gameplay Changes

• Multiplayer has been temporarily disabled to focus development on single-player • Special spells now have unique cast times • Time slows while casting Specials • Specials no longer charge the Special mana bar • Tome of Fissure now life drains only one target • Health and Mana drops become less likely as runs progress

Bug Fixes

• Fireball Comet Skull now correctly damages the player • Spell Mirage description corrected • Numerous additional fixes and improvements

Thank you for playing Shadow Eclipse. Your feedback continues to shape the game — please share your thoughts and report any issues you encounter.

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Steam News / 2 January 2026

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