- Community Update 3: Community Challenge - Heroes Halloween Run - 8 October 2026
While we are preparing your answers and working on next round of hero update, we decided to host a small contest.But first, we have a second short explaining teams in Across the Obelisk. Now, to the contest... We picked a party and a spooky seed. This is a lighthearted community challenge to celebrate your skills and you all! Everyone plays the same seed with the same party, shares their run, and gets a shot at a free DLC. This runMode: AdventureSeed: Z0MB1ESParty: Bree, Heiner/Magnus, Evelyn, MalukahMadness: any level you likeAll four heroes are from the base game, so no DLC is needed to join.How to enterStart an Adventure run with the seed and party above. Solo and co-op both count (but each co-op player submits their own entry!).Win the run.Open the Tome of Knowledge, find your run’s end page and take a screenshot (so we will see the seed).Post it in special Discord channel or in the…
- Update 1.7.7.1 Patch Notes - 1 October 2026
Hello! Thank you so much for your patience and all the help reporting the issues to us as we keep working on the game. We have worked to fix the issues and make changes, and you can always report anything that you find on our Discord server. We do have a list of things that we want to keep working on for future updates, so your feedback is always welcome!Patch notes:Added a visual indicator for when towns change their visual style.Fixed a missing card image in a mini-game.Fixed Corruptor selections not being restored when reopening the Madness screen.Fixed the Deadly Sins hero skin being shown as the default skin in Multiplayer for players who do not own the DLC.Fixed Injury On Draw cards not being added to a hero's Boons and Injuries when obtained more than once.Fixed duplicate versions of the Dilute card appearing in the Green Portal mini-game.Fixed reward cards being granted to the w…
- Preview Branch 1.7.7.1 Patch Notes - 25 September 2026
Hello everyone!Thanks for all the feedback from the last patch. We have updated the Preview Branch with the fixes that we have been working on based on your reports. Please give the updated Steam Branch a try and pass on any feedback that you might have. Thank you for continuing to report issues and share your feedback with us; it helps us keep improving the game.To join the Preview Branch, right-click on Across the Obelisk, find Properties, Game Versions & Betas, and select “patch-preview”. Steam will download the update to the game, and then you can play on 1.7.7.1! To go back to the release version of the game, just follow the same steps but enable “Default Public Version” at the top of the list of Game Versions & Betas. You can also read about it on this Steam Support page.Patch Notes:Fixed a freeze on the loading screen when entering combat on Linux.Improved startup time when launc…
- Community Update 2: Community Tools and Hero Improvement Survey - 24 September 2026
Community Tools SpotlightToday we want to share two great community-made resources worth checking out: 🗺️ Interactive Map by PandaA detailed, interactive map tool for navigating AtO's regions - track nodes, encounters, and more as you explore. Built and maintained by Panda on Discord.You can find it here. 📖 Kabbyyss's GuidesA set of in-depth guides breaking down high-level strategies - covering damage, team building, and deck building - made to help players improve faster by understanding common tactics.Here is the link.Big thanks to Panda and Kabbyyss for putting these together - go give them a look! And if you have a tool, guide, or resource you've made - come share it on our Discord! Second Hero Improvement SurveyAh, some time has passed since our last survey and it is time to focus on this goal again. This time you will vote on priority for all heroes and help us understand - thro…
- Deadly Sins Season Pack is now available! - 22 September 2026
The Deadly Sins Season Pack introduces a collection of skins to Across the Obelisk inspired by the seven deadly sins. Adorned in gilded excess, smoldering rage, decadent finery, and marks of corruption, these designs transform your heroes into embodiments of temptation and vice.Each hero takes on a new identity shaped by pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, or sloth. From regal arrogance and insatiable hunger to feral fury and languid menace, every skin channels a darker side of the party.With the Deadly Sins Season Pack, your heroes enter battle ready to indulge their worst impulses and make every victory feel deliciously wicked.In this pack, you can explore 10 new Hero Skins:Amelia - PrideBernard - SlothCornelius - WrathLaia - EnvyNavalea - LustNevermoor - PrideSylvie - LustWilbur - GreedYogger - WrathZek - GluttonyUpdate and PatchWith the release of the newest Skin Pack we also…
- Community Update: Content for and from Community Is Coming Your Way! - 17 September 2026
We've got some exciting community initiatives launching soon. Here's what's coming:Beginner's ShortsWe're launching a series of short videos to help new players learn the basics of Across the Obelisk!- Released every 2-3 weeks- Covers core topics: team building, perks, deck building, and more- These shorts will eventually be compiled into one comprehensive beginner's guide videoAnd here is the first short video about basics of the game. Monthly Content ScheduleStarting this month, we'll be posting weekly (with one week off per month) to spotlight different sides of the AtO community and dev process. Expect:- Development insights- Community achievements and tools- Challenges and contests to get involved inWe've got the next 3 months planned out, and we'll keep building the calendar as we go!Call for Questions: Dev Q&AGot something you've always wanted to ask the devs? Here's your chance!…
- Update 1.7.6.3 Patch Notes - 20 August 2026
Hello! Thank you so much for your patience and all the help reporting the issues to us as we keep working on the game. We have worked to fix the issues and changes, and you can always report anything that you find on our Discord server. We do have a list of things that we want to keep working on for future updates, so your feedback is always welcome!We will have a new Preview Patch available soon!The Transfer keyword tooltip now shows up correctly when viewing the Transfer of Weakness card in the Tome of Knowledge.Andrin's Traits screen no longer mislabels the toggle as Classic when Reworked traits are active.Fixed a multiplayer issue where, after resuming a desynced run, Gold and Shards could no longer be shared between players and weren't deducted when buying from the Act 2 Armory Shop.Cleaned up overlapping text between the Cards & Items tab and the Resistances tab on the hero select…
- Update 1.7.6.2 Patch Notes - 6 August 2026
Hello! Thank you so much to the players who helped us on the Preview Branch over the last couple of days. We have worked to fix the issues and changes that you have reported to us.Multiplayer & StabilityAdded a Desync logger to help fix the remaining instances of desyncingCreating multiple cards at the same time no longer causes a desync.Generating a large number of cards at once no longer desyncs the run.Cards shuffled into a deck by corruptors no longer trigger desyncs.Gaining Resonance at the start of a turn with Shard Cannon no longer causes a desync.The Dimensional Crystal now resets correctly after a resync.Combat & Card BehaviourOn-hit effects now trigger when a hit removes the last stack of Thorns.On-hit effects now trigger correctly when "Target Sides" take damage.Explosive Shot now applies "Target Sides" damage as intended.Sleep is no longer removed when damage is fully absorb…
- Preview Branch 1.7.6.2 Patch Notes - 30 July 2026
Hello everyone!Thanks for all the feedback from the last patch. We have updated the Preview Branch with the fixes that we have been working on from your reports. Please give the updated Steam Branch a try and pass on any feedback that you might have. Thank you for continuing to report issues and share your feedback with us; it helps us keep improving the game.To join the Preview Branch, right-click on Across the Obelisk, find Properties, Game Versions & Betas, and select “patch-preview”. Steam will download the update to the game, and then you can play on 1.7.6.2! Do go back to the release version of the game; just follow the same steps but enable “Default Public Version” at the top of the list of Game Versions & Betas. You can also read about it on this Steam Support page.Patch Notes:Fixed an issue where events that sacrifice items or cards were not sacrificing them.Fixed an issue wher…
- Update 1.7.6.1 Patch Notes - 9 July 2026
Hi everyone,We wanted to get this patch out to help address and ease some of the issues players have been running into. This update focuses on fixes that we felt were important to bring to you as soon as possible, especially where they affect stability, performance, and the overall gameplay experience.That said, we know this patch does not cover everything that still needs work. There are more issues we are actively looking into, and the team will continue working through reported problems and prioritizing fixes for upcoming updates.We are also starting preparations for the next patch preview right away, so we can share more about what is being worked on next as soon as we have clearer information. Thank you for continuing to report issues and share your feedback with us; it helps us keep improving the game. Patch NotesThe following bugs have had fixes implemented, but the underlying is…
- Update 1.7.6.1 Information - 3 July 2026
Hi,We’re currently working through the issues that have been reported and are prioritizing fixes that have the biggest impact on game stability and the overall play experience. The team is aiming to release a patch next week with as many of these issues fixed as possible, though the final list will depend on testing and verification. We’ll share more news once we have a clearer picture of the patch contents and timing.Going forward, we will also be focusing more resources on game stability, so these types of issues receive closer attention in upcoming work.These are the issues that we have already fixed on the Patch Preview Branch:Wraith Shadow Silent Backlash correctly.Spiritual Vampirism should not cause freezes.Magnus's Armor Expert trait is not passed on to others.Tab Indicator for Hero Classes changes properly in the Hero Selection.Dark Mercy triggers On Heal effects when it target…
- Shattered Remnant - a new Story Pack for Across the Obelisk is out now! - 17 June 2026
Hey everyone!Thank you all for your feedback! We have made some changes to Andrin and Magnus and have heard that some of you would prefer to play with them in their original designs. Well, good news: you can! We have added a Classic/Reworked toggle to each of these characters so you can play with them as you prefer! While the current patch has been in development and testing for a long time, we have made significant under-the-hood changes to enable future development and optimization. This means, in no unclear terms, that we might not have been able to find all the bugs, so please let us know if you find something that does not seem to work and report it on our Discord. Much appreciated!You can also follow us on X. Shattered Remnant - a new Story Pack for Across the Obelisk is out now!Included Content:A New Act 4 PathExplore a dark, broken region filled with echoes, spirits, and forgott…
- Open Beta: Magnus and Andrin Rework Update with Bugfixes - 22 May 2026
Magnus and Andrin Rework UpdateHey everyone! Thank you all for your feedback about the upcoming Magnus and Andrin reworks! We are paying attention to what has been said, and we are looking to incorporate your ideas and comments into the rework. This is why we have decided to open up the Hero Rework to the Beta Branch. If you don’t already know, you can get there by going to Steam > Library > Right click on Across The Obelisk > Properties > Game Versions & Betas > Then select the “patch-preview” branch. We realize that our last post led to some confusion and wasn’t clear enough, so we wanted to do a better job of explaining our thoughts and. But first... BugfixesIn this beta patch, we introduce several bugfixes:Nyrada's interaction with the hydra text correctedFists of the Damned deals damage based on current HPTooltip for Reveal instead uses correct text instead of ExposedSleep effect d…
- Why and How: Magnus & Andrin Upcoming Rework - 26 April 2026
Magnus and Andrin are the first starter heroes given to all players from the very beginning of the game. They serve as the foundation for new player experience and teach core game mechanics. Here are our ideas how they can be improved - those are not set in stone, so if you have any feedback - you can share it in the comments!The Problem and the SolutionBoth heroes are objectively extremely strong for experienced players, but appear as "jack of all trades, master of none" to beginners. Their power requires skill and system knowledge to unlock, making them feel weak and unfocused to new players, despite being mechanically powerful. We aimed to make changes that help to define clearer synergies that help new players to unlock the heroes potential while keeping them interesting for veterans. MAGNUSStarting Deck - Rend promotes unsupported Bleed synergy, countered by Ylmer first boss.Remove…
- Hotfix 1.7.5.2 - 10 April 2026
Bugfixes: Count is moving as intended and syncs correctly in multiplayer Loot tables and shops give the correct options resolving softlocks As always, thank you for your continuous feedback and bug reports! If any issues remain unsolved, or you spot any new problems, do let us know, ideally on Across the Obelisk Official Discord server!
- Hotfix 1.7.5.1 Live Now! - 9 April 2026
Hello everyone! Hotfix 1.7.5.1 is live for Across the Obelisk. Hero Updates:The votes have been counted - Magnus and Andrin will be the first two heroes to receive tweaks! You can expect their changes to go live this month, but before that, we'll be sharing a full breakdown of what's coming for them next week.Gameplay Changes:Update Cutthroat enemy card priorities. First they play the “Smell Blood”, followed by “Stalking”.Reverie LootItemTable updated to include boss loot,When unlocking Nyrada, a selection of options is now correctly displayed to choose whose place she will take on the team.She correctly joins with 50 perks and inherits the XP from the hero whose place she takes.When defeating the Reweaver and accepting the gift, it will be offering the weapon to 1 of the characters rather than give it to all.Nyrada's deck is correct both in adventure and in singularity modeWhen Nyrada…
- Frostforged Season Skin Pack Now Available - 19 March 2026
🌨️ Winter’s shadow falls.What once slumbered beneath the ice now awakens, and the heroes answer its call. ❄️ Warm yourselves, brave adventurers, Winter has descended across the Obelisk, and with it comes Frostforged Season, a new Nordic-themed skin pack that brings a colder, steel-bound look to ten heroes. Inspired by the myths of the Nine Realms and icy battlefields, each skin reimagines your party as champions worthy of reaching Valhalla.Whether they wield a bow, blade, spark, or pure chaos energy, these heroes are now ready to face the cold and look extremely cool doing it. ❄️ Heroes Receiving Frostforged Skins: Sylvie → "Skadi"Yogger → "Ironfang"Wilbur → "Hersir"Laia → "Freya"Nenukil → "Dvalin"Navalea → "Norn Revenant"Amelia → "Ran"Evelyn → "Huldra"Bree → "Viking"Zek → "Loki" 📸 Frostforged Season is here:Ten heroes. Ten bone-chilling looks. Swipe through the preview below and find…
- Look Ahead - What's coming to Across the Obelisk in 2026! - 12 March 2026
Hello everyone! We have some exciting news to share about what’s coming next for Across the Obelisk! It’s been a few years since the release of Across the Obelisk, and we’re incredibly grateful to see so many of you still enjoy the game and come back regularly to try new builds, heroes and adventures. We want to keep giving you more opportunities to enjoy Across the Obelisk, and today we’d like to share what lies ahead for the game this year. Check out our TODO list below, and keep reading for more details! One of our goals moving forward is to bring more free updates to the game! We want to give you more game modes, heroes, content and adventures that you and your friends can enjoy with the base game of Across the Obelisk. Those will include: More free heroes! Expect the next one much sooner than our last free hero release, and we’ve heard your feedback about wanting a different class…
- Hotfix 1.7.4.2 Live Now! - 27 February 2026
Hello everyone! Hotfix 1.7.4.2 patch is live for Across the Obelisk. It should contain the following fixes: Thread of Dreams enemies are missing Act 2 and Act 3 differentiation Enemies play cards in the wrong order Rhythm of Magic incorrect text Multiplayer Run with exceptionally large number of cards in every deck cannot be loaded Imporve multiplayer stability and reduce desyncing Nyrada's quest does not appear in multiplayer if one but not all players have Nyrada Dark spread from Scourge does not explode Adding Nyrada to party with less than 4 heroes can break the game Nyrada's deck when joining in multiplayer is partially duplicated Nyrada can be duplicated in the team Cards with Healing Spell as secondary Type not counted for Rhythm of Magic Shadowbound triggers when auras are applied When replacing a hero, Nyrada cannot craft cards they crafted already Cards played with 3 heroes le…
- Free Hero Update & Patch Notes! 📜 - 20 February 2026
Nyrada Is Live! Welcome back, Adventurers! If you haven't already seen it for yourself, Nyrada is now available as a free hero update in Across the Obelisk. Today, we've got easy to follow instructions on where to go and find her in the game - along with some patch notes and a hotfix coming to the patch-preview beta branch over the weekend. How to Unlock Nyrada & Reverie Travel through Faeborg Forest (Ice Zone) and enter The Dream Portal.Find Nyrada’s event, invite her to your party, and replace one current hero in the party to recruit her permanently.With Nyrada in your active party, defeat the boss in the same area to unlock Reverie.Once Nyrada joins your party, she becomes permanently unlocked for future runs.📜 Patch NotesFixes & Improvements:Missing letter in “A Strange Team” world eventMaster Reweaver skill damaging the player even after its effect endsLower image resolution on ce…
