Hi all dear great magicians, On November 2 last year, the Early Access version of Magicraft met you for the first time. After a year, we are finally going to move to 1.0 version! During this year, your suggestions and feedback have provided us with a lot of motivation and inspiration. We have gone through three large-scale updates, and also have encountered many development problems during this period. Although we tried our best, it was difficult to take everything into account. But fortunately, all of you never gave up and always supported us. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/898675014b1e814ed43c023a02e9e969ff3dd481.jpg[/img] Compared with the greenness and inadequacy of the EA stage, 1.0 version has made great progress in filling and optimizing the content. In 1.0 version, there will be 5 chapters, 100 spells, 100 wands, 9 sets, 80 relics, 60 curses, 35 potions, and 234 monsters. We hope that after this update, "Magicraft" can still bring you joy and be a game that you want to play in your leisure~ [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/1884dd5ef2abd34c564c2226214f1c2d21583fe4.png[/img] Now, let us introduce the update content. Hope you like it: [b][h3]New Chapter [/h3][/b] [b]Chapter 4-Abyss of Antiquity & Chapter 5-Ancient Throne [/b] Compared with EA version, in subsequent updates, we have made Chapter Abyss of Antiquity with a very different scene style, as well as Chapter Ancient Throne with Boss rush mode that will be updated in 1.0 version. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/1b0b36989e04f005ab989d425006374eb926c5ce.png[/img] [b]Chapter 4 - Abyss of Antiquity [/b] Influenced by Abyss of Antiquity environment, the monsters here have a more horrible appearance and more dangerous attack methods, such as void creatures that can enter the void to avoid attacks, and flying creatures that can absorb magic. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/6a30516621f718d23970ee7f559074ca4598b525.gif[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/0db3a2d4d6af3ffdbdc29125a5641aaa7b26b2f9.gif[/img] Of course, the most dangerous creature is the boss "Deep Sea Master". Looking at his name, he seems to have excellent water control ability. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/baf2a902bc92a997bd31bf6d6c906b9ea4810e2e.gif[/img] [b]Chapter 5-Ancient Throne [/b] When magicians successfully defeat the monsters of Abyss of Antiquity, you will enter Chapter 5-Ancient Throne. The Ancient Throne is the heart of the ancient gods, so you can see the flesh and blood of the ancient gods everywhere, and also various horror scenes. Considering that magicians can generally complete your build in the first four chapters, the simple difficulty can no longer satisfy the refreshing experience. Therefore, we have made the fifth chapter a boss rush chapter with a series of battles with bosses to improve the refreshing experience! This menas, in Chapter 5, you will be besieged by many different leaders. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/7099efe734a018b09576b71e203c1a29a12acd7c.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/005552afd5b66096b7bc12592f6b47e82879d7ef.gif[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/7ac5b58d0c824ac94ef7a897942f856f96145fb4.gif[/img] However, magicians don't need to worry! we have prepared the following new content to strengthen your abilities: [b][h3]New Spells [/h3][/b] [b]New Unique Spells[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/dca7fbf4ce31308b73af6df1117463e7d575a3f4.png[/img] In the earliest version, we only had one unique spell called the Enchanting Coin. This is our whim outside the development of normal spells. In the subsequent development, we have a lot of unconventional ideas, and specially designed the study of rotten tongue clusters for this purpose. By feeding it spells, you can exchange a random unique spell. Hope you can use these unique spells to develop more interesting builds. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/a52ad49fb98d204bab6a0ba8c9288093f053ede5.png[/img] [b]Connect Spells[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/0f655451d3896757926a8926d8f67079266f12b0.png[/img] The principle of connecting spells is to link the right spell by shoting the left spell. At first, we had an active spell called Lead, which was similar to connecting effect. Because of its special trigger mechanism, we received many play needs to increase such spells, so we made four new connect spells in version 0.8. For these four spells, we recast the underlying code of the whole game. We almost lost the promised update at that time. Fortunately, we finally caught up. Well, in the development of Version 1.0, we have also made a new connect spell, waiting for all magicians. [b]Boundary Stone Spell[/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/2c8164ef3122cba8870f9f503c7d7479da8fd104.png[/img] We have noticed that magicians have a lot of ideas about charging wands with the rear slots, but due to the number of charging wands, the build path has been difficult to expand, which bings the birth of Boundary Stone spells. After equipping the Boundary Stone Spell, all slots on the right side of Boundary Stone spells will become charging slots. In addition, there are also interesting spells such as the Spell Fall, which can change spell attack mode, waiting for magicians to experience~ [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/c45878b4ff1577214b85d5a45822c88a00cc90a7.png[/img] [b]New Relics [/b] Of course, the new journey will also be supported by new relics. In this update, there will be Explorer's Hats with additional room choices, as well as Ward Charm that are probable of eliminating curses to help great magicians face any difficulties. In addition, there will be Colorful Cloak to replace crystals, which can make your spells more gorgeous. If none of these can satisfy you, it doesn't matter. The Reboot Key may help you restart all over again. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/50fa81064e5680a31194ab57672c0f5d63461daf.png[/img] Brand-new Set Next is the new set part. The new Melee Mage set comes from the suggestion that magicians want a melee mage set with a dodge function. The remaining three sets come from other worlds to help us resist the invasion of monsters. They are: Bi'an set, Reaper set and Bing set respectively. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/d4e926a8e88574220f9ea817571215db9faf0f4a.png[/img] Melee Mage set: It comes with its own relic Swordsman Cloak, has a certain melee ability, and can dodge displacement through the space bar. Use Evil Slayer Sword to defeat 300 enemies to unlock the set; Bi'an set: It comes with the spell Bi'an Flying Sword and the relic. The flying Sword can automatically fly out with the shot of active spell. Use the spacebar to trigger Sword-return and call back all the flying swords. [b]Use Sword of Judgment to defeat any leader to unlock the set; [/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/ac2ab8104fd6e6a8261c6faca683705ce4782071.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/7a674345eb1e33de680fe116a8b7cc49e9a4c03a.gif[/img] Reaper Set: It can double the number of venom layers (1.0 version cancels the upper limit of venom layers) and automatically synthesize spells that can be synthesized in the backpack every time you enter the door. [b]Use the Venom Crysatal to stack venom layers to 1500 to unlock the set; [/b] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/be8624ed35ffbac54c0c389fb3b15de54a739d04.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/94db416f986ca49d3b8d58b6555d249b5b93f0d8.gif[/img] Bing set: It comes with Bing's arrow and relic Default. The Arrow will release 4 powerful big arrows every 50 times. Use space bar can release Butt Slam with strong move ability, and Butt Slam can cause damage to the enemy's life. After unlocking any 6 sets, the Bing set will be automatically unlocked. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/64ba55c188daf6a7689ff9d0f75973d14bcc76a7.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/eb3ec65d7382e530f7b0cd31443d14ab8e17b63e.gif[/img] [b]EA version player bonus[/b] In order to thank players who have been supporting us since EA version, we hereby give you EA version player bonus. Players who have game archive with more than 2 hours before 1.0 version update, can directly choose one of three sets to unlock the cooperation set in version 1.0~ [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/b8a26584750fd93741822479702f1f46977ba72a.jpg[/img] [b]New skin [/b] Also, there are more appearances in this update! We are very delightful to invite "Old Tomato" and "66" to cooperate with us this time.The cooperation skin will also be launched in 1.0 version on the same day! In addition, our bilibili TV skin will also join the journey as a new skin~ [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/b1779da2fd14cdbd870a53cb643e78c13e1eacc0.png[/img] [b][h3]All New Features in NPCs[/h3][/b] In order to provide a better growth experience, in addition to the regular addition, we have also made the following functions~ [b]NPC Lyon - New Research [/b] ●Resource Converter After activation, magic crystal, ancient blood and chaotic core can be exchanged from each other. Note: Resource conversion will be lossy. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/faeeff4e42ad784bd936b9bddb48e5e1b1a957bd.jpg[/img] ●Shortcut room After activation, you will randomly encounter four-in-one room with spells, relics, blood limit, coin in the game. After clearing all monsters, you will get one of each reward, and the overall progress will be reduced by 4 levels. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/de4f561d3dc5f81144893dfce872b4e8a9231edf.jpg[/img] ●New Scarecrow: After activation, Scarecrow will add Strongest Hit and Max DPS record. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/c0be116105ba4df304f299b62387733600a85c06.jpg[/img] [b]Monster Girl Lilian - New Spell packs and Functions [/b] ●Spell Lock After activation, you can lock spells when selecting in battle progress. The locked spell will always appear in subsequent spell selections, and will no longer appear after unlocking/being selected. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/075dba7bc996f05e95ec490749cd5cd127f9ac57.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/9918d3d6d3b067c880b1e5d9207bb056cdbaeba8.png[/img] ●Monster Girl Sense Automatically activated after unlocking both NPC Lilian and Gina. It can increase the number of spells you can ban and the maximum number will be 44. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/0df8e82db7dbf33d348bc53913e73570428f50f8.jpg[/img] Art Iteration In addition to game content update, we have also optimized and iterated the art content, hoping that the game can become more exquisite. [b][h3]Scene[/h3][/b] In terms of game scenes, we have optimized the detailed performance of the scene, including the increase in the thickness of the wall, the appearance change and shadow adjustment of the building, which will be available to everyone in 1.0 version. We hope that these optimizations can bring you a deeper sense of immersion. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/515d35292a47297f2e15a6e66a4738e9a9f45533.png[/img] [b]Special Room[/b] In the design of some special rooms, we have carried out separate art scene design, so that these special scenes have their own visual effects. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/437b51d7aa90e1e8abf1bd1d3aaf17938973af72.jpg[/img] [b]UI Adjustment[/b] In addition to the art optimization of scenes, we also didn't forget UI design of different interfaces. In 1.0 version: The spell selection box will appear in different colors according to rarity, and players can more easily distinguish the rarity of spells. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/dc81b86c26cd138eb6c2a47e31e2f5a6eaf372e2.jpg[/img] At the same time, Boss's HP UI has also been iterative. We wonder if such Bosses are more oppressive~ [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43153223/eec0d26fbd4529692a2a1a436d22254b6d1825ac.jpg[/img] [b][h3]In-game Adjustments [/h3][/b] In addition, we have also made adjustments to some contents that players concern about, such as: ●Cancel the upper limit of the number of layers of spell crystals; ●Reset some relics effects; ●Adjust some potion effects; ●Reduce the difficulty of some puzzle levels; ●Reduce the density of monsters and bullets in some rooms; ●Strengthen some wands and add new effects; ●Update Manual guidance; ●Reset the display structure of the Encyclopedia, etc.; Finally, we would like to thank all great magicians who supported us during the EA period again. Hope magicians can like the 1.0 version content that carefully prepared by our team~ In this transfer, all players who have purchased during the EA period do not need to pay for the second time. Players who have game archive with more than 2 hours before 1.0 version update, can directly choose one of three sets to unlock the cooperation set in version 1.0~ Although it can also be unlocked later, the original intention is still to express our most sincere gratitude to the great magicians. Well, that's all for this update announcement. Welcome all the great magicians to join our official Discord community. You can also follow us on Youtube and X for more news! Thank you for watching! Discord Community：https://discord.com/invite/magicraft-1029926808516309093 X:https://x.com/magicraft0312 YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@magicraft-official