- Soul Academy will become Free‑to‑Play on August 20 - 21 August 2026
Hello everyone,Thank you for your continuous support for Soul Academy. After careful consideration, Soul Academy will officially switch from paid purchase to Free‑to‑Play on August 20, 2026. After this date, everyone can download and experience the base game for free.
- A new beginning. We will continue to work hard. - 30 April 2024
A new beginning. We will continue to work hard.
- 《Soul Academy》 Creative Workshop: Now Open - 31 January 2024
Dear "Soul Academy" Players, We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone update for "Soul Academy" — the Creative Workshop is now open! This update is not just a new feature; it fundamentally transforms and enriches your gaming experience, offering unprecedented "creative freedom." Highlights of the Creative Workshop 1. New Mod Management Tool: We have introduced a comprehensive Mod management tool, allowing you to easily browse, install, update, and manage your Mods. 2. Creative Production Tool: With our production tools, you can create new content such as heroes, equipment, and more. This will bring you a different gaming experience and become a new work. 3. Battle Testing Tool: This tool allows you to test and optimize the Mods you create, ensuring they run smoothly in the game. 4. Spirit Skill Learning Feature: The newly added Spirit Skill learning feature allows you to free…
- Update announcement on December 19th - 19 December 2023
Update announcement on December 19th: Dear players of "Heroic Academy": We are very happy to announce that on December 19th, Academy of Heroes will receive a series of exciting updates and optimizations to further enhance your gaming experience. Here are highlights of the upcoming updates: Added 26 new spiritual skills and new mechanisms:We will introduce multiple new spiritual skills, each with a unique mechanism, bringing more changes and strategies to the battle situation. For example, "strong in body", "very brave" and "quick in eyes and hands", etc. 18 new pieces of equipment have been added, and the equipment is more diverse: a series of new pieces of equipment have been added, such as the "Blood-weeping Gun", "Earth-Shattering Ax" and "Soul-Draining Knife". Each piece of equipment will provide unique combat power enhancements for heroic spirits. Adjustments to equipment wearing r…
- Updated and optimized on November 30th - 30 November 2023
Updated and optimized on November 30th 1. The level of the technology tree has been modified. All technologies can be unlocked in the Legend League. 2. Added a new magical skill "Tough Resistance" 3. Fixed the problem that the archive recovery function sometimes does not work
- Updated content on November 29th - 29 November 2023
Updated content on November 29th New equipment with special effects: 1. Added new exclusive equipment for shooters: Divine Arm Bow and Sunset Bow, which enable the shooter profession to have group damage capabilities and can be combined with some special attack equipment. 2. Newly added serious injury equipment: Snake Sword, Longyuan Sword, Streaming Mirror, Kunwu Mirror. Even if you don’t choose a heroic spirit that restrains healing, you can restrain a combination with strong healing and recovery capabilities to a certain extent. 3. Newly added guard-exclusive equipment Qianjun Armguards and Mountain-Based Gauntlets, allowing them to maintain a certain level of stability while also having more damage-causing capabilities. 4. Added the assassin’s exclusive equipment Dragon Scale Dagger and Shadow Sword to give assassin units better harvesting capabilities. 5. A new wizard-specific equi…
- November 22nd patch update - 22 November 2023
November 22nd patch update 1. Optimize some content
- "Soul Academy" is participating in the Steam Awards nomination event. - 21 November 2023
The annual Steam Awards nomination event is about to begin. "Soul Academy" requests to join. After scanning through, there isn't a suitable category to participate in, so we'll have to enter a regular award. It would be nice if there were a special participation award. Translation: "The annual Steam Awards nomination event is about to begin. 'The Academy of Spirits' is requesting to participate. After looking around, there isn't a suitable category to participate in, so we'll have to enter a regular award. It would be great if there was a significant participation award."
- Repair patch on November 21st - 21 November 2023
1. Fixed the issue where career prompt icon displays incorrectly 2. Fixed the problem that the career equipment prompt box could not be closed normally in some cases. 3. Corrected the switching flickering problem of heroic spirit and student vertical painting display. 4. Other targeted optimizations
- November 20th Update Patch Adjustments - 20 November 2023
1、Task System Optimization: We have resolved the issue with the "Ban Tactics" task that was previously uncompletable. Players can now smoothly complete this task, leading to a more fluid gaming experience. 2、Soul Technique Collection Adjustment: To enhance the player experience, we have made adjustments to the collection issues related to Soul Techniques. Some unintended collection items have been removed. 3、Student Avatar Collection: Fixed the issue where players were unable to collect Student Avatar 32. Now, all student avatars can be successfully collected, enriching your game collection. 5、AI Algorithm Improvement: In the BP (Ban/Pick) phase, we have adjusted the AI algorithm to be more intelligent and strategic, providing players with a more challenging and strategic match experience.
- "Early Update Arrival: Welcome to Endless Mode! - 18 November 2023
"Early Update Arrival: Welcome to Endless Mode! Hello everyone! We are thrilled to announce that the major update for 'Spirit Academy,' initially scheduled for November 20th, has now been released ahead of schedule! With the relentless efforts and overtime work of our development team, we are excited to share this great news: the update is here early! New Features: 1.Endless Mode Attack: (Activation condition, completing a ten-year setting) Now you can continue the game after the 10-year term, facing more challenges and peak competitions, while collecting various precious items, including student skins, portraits, equipment, and spirit techniques! 2.Room Position Exchange Function: This update makes your management more intuitive, allowing you to place buildings at will, ideal for those with OCD. 3.Performance Optimization: New animations will be displayed when acquiring spirits, enhanc…
- November 8th patch - 8 November 2023
1.Fix the problem that bp will get stuck in some cases 2. Fixed the issue of incorrect display of rewards in winning streak events 3. Fixed the issue where pressing esc on the loading interface would cause the game to freeze. 4.Fixed the issue where the BP cannot be cleared if you challenge the BP again after failing in the practice match.
- Major Update Preview - November 20th - 6 November 2023
Hello everyone! We're excited to announce a significant upgrade for "Academy of Heroes" slated for November 20th, bringing a fresh gaming experience to all players! Here's a sneak peek at what to expect: New Additions: 1.Endless Mode Unleashed: Now, even after the initial 10-year term, you can continue your journey, facing greater challenges and pinnacle events. Collect valuable items, including student skins, illustrations, equipment, and spirit techniques! 2.Room Position Swapping: Tailor your management experience to perfection by freely rearranging the layout of your academy. This update is designed with meticulous attention to detail. 3.Enhanced Visuals: Witness the acquisition of heroes with all-new animations, providing a greater sense of immersion and ceremony! 4.Illustration Reward System: Unlock student illustrations by meeting specific criteria, and participate in an exciting…
- Repair and adjustment patch on November 3rd - 3 November 2023
Repair and adjustment patch on November 3rd 1. Tuition fee collection will be changed to the 2nd day. 2. Adjust the consumption of daily necessities 3. Fix a skill bug of Jia Xu 4. Fixed some errors in skill description text
- November 2 patch correction (2) - 2 November 2023
1. Fixed the issue of incorrect display of agility training room. 2. Adjusted the attribute consumption ratio in the training room to reduce the attribute consumption under extreme conditions. 3. Add display: bp interface ai will also have an empty ban button
- November 2 patch update - 2 November 2023
1. Fix the stuck problem that players may encounter when graduating. 2. Possible stuck problems encountered during inheritance
- Repair and adjustment announcement on November 1st - 1 November 2023
Repair and adjustment on November 1st: 1. Adjustment of the invitational tournament order 2. Added the display of soul coins to the invitational competition interface. 3. Fixed the problem of stuck entry before the invitational tournament. 4.Fixed the problem of stuck due to insufficient BP hero spirit. 5.Fixed the problem of ineffective technology due to strengthening heroic spirit technology 6. Fixed the issue of recruiting errors for new files 7. Fixed the issue where 3 students will gain experience in the invitational tournament 2v2. 8. Fix the problem of task submission 9. Fixed the problem of not being able to gain experience in multiple invitational matches. 10.Fix the empty ban problem 11. And several other optimizations and performance optimizations.
- October 31st Update Announcement - 31 October 2023
Hello everyone, After seven days of intensive work, we have finally produced a major update that addresses many of the highly requested features and balance adjustments. Please feel free to leave comments or join our community group to get in touch with us for discussions and exchanges. This update will bring about significant adjustments and improvements, affecting various aspects including progression pace. Now, let's address something very important: To fully experience the core changes in this new version, we recommend starting a "Start over" or "Begin again" Why do we recommend starting a "Fresh Game"? This is because the volume of new content in this update is quite substantial. While existing save files can still be played, you won't be able to fully experience the new content. Therefore, we recommend starting a "Fresh Game" to get the full experience. Here are the highlights of…
- Update Preview + Scream Game Festival - 26 October 2023
Hello everyone, Thank you for your continued support for "Hero Academy"! We have received many valuable suggestions, and in the upcoming update, we are pleased to present the following optimizations: Update Highlights: 1. Brand New Mastery Refinement Feature: Now, you can personalize the mastery of your students, unlocking their full potential! 2.Freedom of Graduation System: Students will no longer be bound by fixed graduation cycles. You can choose to graduate them at any time, allowing for a more flexible growth path. 3.Increased Student Recruitment Opportunities: Every quarter, we will provide additional chances for student recruitment, giving you more opportunities to acquire your desired heroes! 4.Initial Attributes Excluded from Inheritance: The initial attributes of students will no longer affect the inheritance process, allowing you greater freedom in nurturing your beloved her…
- October 24th Update: Out-of-Battle Gear Purchase + Numerous Enhancements - 24 October 2023
October 24th Update: Equipment System Upgrade: You can now buy and equip items outside of battles. Swapping Equipment Positions: Players can now freely swap positions of their equipped items. View Skills of Unacquired Heroes: You can now preview the skills and attributes of heroes you haven't acquired yet. Optimization in Recruiting Student Heroes: When recruiting student heroes, both NPCs and players will no longer encounter unacquired heroes. Quick Drag-and-Drop for Students: You can directly click and drag student avatars from the list. Combat Exit Feature: Now, you can choose to exit during battles. Enhanced Technology Page: A dedicated combat page has been added for easier navigation. More Resolution Options: Game settings now offer a wider selection of resolution options. Fix for Pre-Battle NPC Attribute Display: NPC attributes before battles will now display the correct level. Fi…
