Update archive
Latest The Shaman's Ark updates
Search and filter loaded patches, hotfixes, and dev posts. Load more to continue the timeline.
Browse updates
Published changes
Search loaded updates. Filter by source or recency. Open any row for the full patch notes, or load more to continue the timeline.
# Update 1.3 — Japanese is Here, and the Ark is Growing
Hey everyone, The Ark has reached new shores. **The Shaman's Ark is now fully localized in Japanese.** It represents careful work, and a decision we're proud we made. Japanese players have a deep, passionate community a…
Wendigo boss fixed in Hardcore mode!
Huge thanks to everyone who reached out about the Wendigo bug: during the fight on Hardcore difficulty, the QTE segment could break, making the boss unbeatable. The issue is now resolved — enjoy the game!
Path of Pain and more!
The main thing: a new game mode has been added - enemies are now faster and stronger! A new set of achievements for the Path of Pain has been added. By popular demand, the Cats that could previously be missed forever ha…
The Shaman's Ark has never been cheaper!
Dear friends! Autumn has come — the season when it’s so nice to wrap yourself in something warm and die to bosses in Metroidvanias, fall into pits again and again, or get skewered by spikes and traps! All this awaits yo…
Big Update Delayed Because of Silksong
Dear friends! As you know, I’ve been working on a new hardcore mode for the game. There will be new achievements tied to this mode, and new opportunities to die painful deaths across the Ark! Just the way we love it! On…
Fixed QTE issues at very high speeds
Some players reported that QTE battles against late-game bosses felt unfair. At first, I thought it was just my own terrible reaction time, but… I dug into it, investigated the issue, and found a problem with input dete…
Quest fixes, new achievement
Now you can't accidentally skip the quest with the recipe book. Removed the ability to skip the battle with the secret boss. Added a new achievement. Optimized memory cleaning, now there will be no short FPS drops durin…
QTE optimization patch
Optimized scenes of combat rituals. This significantly reduces the load on the video card during QTE.
Character physics fix
Fixed an issue where Shaman would twitch and bounce when hitting the ground at low fps
Optimization patch
Optimization of 3D objects: added reduction in rendering quality at a large distance. Fixed several bugs. Added the ability to skip both cutscenes at the beginning of the game (but I do not recommend you do this, there…
Bug fixes and gameplay experience improvements
- Fixed several typos in the text - Fixed textures in trance - Fixed flies on the Fly Giver boss - Foundation for NG+ mode (it's in development, it's not in the game yet!)
New hardcore NG+ mode is now in development!
Hey there! The game is out - but there’s still a lot I want to add! One of those things is the classic Soulslike feature: New Game Plus. I'm starting work on it now! NG+ will unlock after finishing the game with any end…
The final version of the demo is out
In the demo you will find: The beginning of the game's story; Training; A full-fledged location; And even a boss fight! And don't forget to add the game to your wishlist, because the release is coming soon!
New interface for Amulets
Hi! We just finished a cool new interface for amulets! Now trying out different builds and tactics is not only useful, but also enjoyable! The release is coming soon, so feel free to add the game to your wishlist!
Two more big bosses are ready to kick your drum!
I'm happy to announce that all bosses are ready at the moment except the final one. Release is coming very soon!
Almost finished the new boss!
Your feedback on demo
Here you can leave your feedback on the demo. Good reviews will help me stay motivated and keep me warm this cold fall! Bad reviews will help make the game better at release!
A free demo version of the game is available on Steam!
Dear friends! I'm happy to announce that the free demo of Shaman's Ark is now available on Steam! It will be available until the end of the Next fest (Oct 14 - Oct 21). Therefore, I invite you to explore the lands of th…
Free demo is coming soon
Dear friends! A festival is starting soon, where you can play demo versions of many games. The Shaman's Ark will also take part in this festival. Soon a free demo version of the game will be available!
