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Steam News15 January 20265mo ago

Shadow of Ancients - Last Update Before STEAM NEXT FEST

Hello everyone! We’re excited to share our final update before Steam Next Fest (February 23).

In this update5

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What changed

2 fixes0 additions3 changes0 removals
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Fixes
fixedHello everyone!This update also includes several new and improved features. We upgraded our enemy systems so they react better during combat, and we addressed multiple performance issues. We’re still optimizing to deliver an even smoother experience for the Next Fest demo release !
changedWhat’s Included in This UpdateOptimisation Improvements
changedWhat’s Included in This UpdateA fully functional Map system with active objective path support
fixedWhat’s Included in This UpdateFixed some issues at the Trial of Purity level
changedWhat's Coming for Steam Next Fest?Right now, we’re focused on performance improvements and more content . Our goal is to show a truly living world throughout Act 1, including townsfolk and animals across the island!

Shadow of Ancients changes

fixedThis update also includes several new and improved features. We upgraded our enemy systems so they react better during combat, and we addressed multiple performance issues. We’re still optimizing to deliver an even smoother experience for the Next Fest demo release !
changedOptimisation Improvements
changedA fully functional Map system with active objective path support
fixedFixed some issues at the Trial of Purity level
changedRight now, we’re focused on performance improvements and more content . Our goal is to show a truly living world throughout Act 1, including townsfolk and animals across the island!

Hello everyone!

We’re excited to share our final update before Steam Next Fest (February 23). During Next Fest, we’ll be publishing our expanded demo content with the full Act 1, including more side missions and additional lore/action opportunities.

This update also includes several new and improved features. We upgraded our enemy systems so they react better during combat, and we addressed multiple performance issues. We’re still optimizing to deliver an even smoother experience for the Next Fest demo release!

What’s Included in This Update

  • Combat behavior adjustments and fixes

  • Optimisation Improvements

  • A fully functional Map system with active objective path support

  • Fixed some issues at the Trial of Purity level

What's Coming for Steam Next Fest?

Right now, we’re focused on performance improvements and more content. Our goal is to show a truly living world throughout Act 1, including townsfolk and animals across the island!

Meanwhile, our team is also developing Act 2 and Act 3 for our full release planned for later in 2026.

Your Feedback Means a Lot!

Thank you so much for all the feedback and reports you’ve shared with us across every platform. We’re still collecting bugs and hunting them down, so every bit of feedback helps a ton.

Please keep sharing your thoughts, bug reports, and suggestions, they truly help shape the future of the game.

Thank you, and have fun playing!

ActiveWind Studios

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Steam News / 15 January 2026

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