Shadow of Ancients - ACT I is Complete! (Steam Next Fest)

Hello everyone!

We’ve just released another major update, and this one is focused on performance improvements, optimization options, and polishing the early game for the upcoming Steam Next Fest.

Here’s what’s included in this update:

Optimization & Performance Options

• Increased frame-rate stability

• New graphics and performance settings

• Device Profiling

• Better responsiveness on mid-range hardware — (you asked, we listened!)

Lighting Improvements

• Enhanced lighting throughout environments

• More consistent tone and mood across scenes

ACT I Structure Complete

• The first Act’s main story is now fully playable!

• New cinematics, narrative beats, and pacing tweaks added

• Better flow between exploration and story moments

• World is now more alive!

This is our final update before Steam Next Fest, but we’re not done yet! We’ll continue updating based on your feedback, bug fixes, QoL improvements, side missions, customisation and more content ahead!

Thanks for playing, sharing your thoughts, and don't forget wishlisting Shadow of Ancients!

— ActiveWind Stuios Team