Hello again, and welcome to another Guile & Glory: Firstborn development blog!

We are very pleased to announce that Firstborn is now available on Steam Early Access! With the Steam launch, we have also released the 5.0 Early Access update here on itch!

What's New (Spoilers):

In addition to the usual host of balance tweaks, bug fixes and miscellaneous improvements, the 5.0 update brings revised story elements, new lore, and new boons for the Outlander, the Scoundrel and the Guardian. There's also a major secret, one that will fill in some important gaps in the lore, and it might even offer a few other rewards too. You'll just have to find that one out for yourselves, though!

Outlander Boons:

Slayer: A savage combatant who makes use of the new "Exploit Weakness" trait to deal bonus damage when targeting an enemy's weak point with a hazard. The Slayer also gains the ability to manipulate enemy facing directions, much like the Scoundrel.

???: What could this mysterious boon be? Perhaps it has something to do with that secret...

Scoundrel Boons:

Rogue: Another user of the Exploit Weakness skill, the Rogue specialises in hitting enemies where it hurts, and hitting them hard.

???: Another one? Something is definitely up!

Guardian Boons:

Valkyrie: A new boon that turns the Guardian's slow, powerful combat style on its head. The Valkyrie trades off some of the Guardian's signature durability for greatly increased mobility through faster movement, and the Transposition skill, which allows her to instantly switch places with a nearby ally.

???: Three for three. Someone will have to figure out how to unlock these bonus boons, and what exactly they do!

What's Next:

With the Steam launch completed, our next major focus is going to be on releasing Chapter 6 on both platforms, which should come through some time in the next two weeks.

Following the release of Chapter 6, our focus will be divided between releasing more story content, and further expanding Delves with new rewards, secrets, bosses and playable characters.

We are also pleased to report that we have just signed off on the art for the next biome, so expect teasers and / or a preview soon. It's pretty different to what the Aspirants have faced so far, and will bring host of new challenges for your heroes to overcome.

Regarding Steam Keys:

For those of you who purchased the game on itch, Steam keys are on their way. We're still figuring out the pipeline, but you should have them very soon. In the meantime, as always, you can download the latest version of the game here.

Thank you for reading, and may your adventures in the Drowned Lands be Glorious!