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Steam News18 October 20258mo ago

Our First Playable Demo Is Live!

Hey everyone! We’re excited to share that Shadow of Ancients’ first playable demo is now available on Steam! This version is an early slice of the game that showcases our core combat, exploration, and puzzle systems.

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Hey everyone! We’re excited to share that Shadow of Ancients’ first playable demo is now available on Steam! This version is an early slice of the game that showcases our core combat, exploration, and puzzle systems.

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addedHey everyone! We’re excited to share that Shadow of Ancients’ first playable demo is now available on Steam! This version is an early slice of the game that showcases our core combat, exploration, and puzzle systems.
changedLate loading of certain UI elements

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addedHey everyone! We’re excited to share that Shadow of Ancients’ first playable demo is now available on Steam! This version is an early slice of the game that showcases our core combat, exploration, and puzzle systems.
changedLate loading of certain UI elements

Your feedback means everything to us. We’ll be collecting your thoughts and reports throughout the week to shape the next updates.

We’re already working on our first patch, planned for next week, which will address some known issues — especially a few combat and animation bugs that some players might notice.

Known Issues in the Current Demo:

  • Close-up face appearing during loading screens

  • Mouse disappearance on some menus

  • Late loading of certain UI elements

  • Falling through the ground after the final boss fight

This is just the beginning, and we’re thrilled to take these first steps with all of you. Thank you for playing, sharing your impressions, and helping us make Shadow of Ancients better with every update!

💬 You can share your thoughts here in the community, or join our Discord: https://discord.gg/zRudBeMmQC

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