- Upcoming Patch 1.0 - 18 March 2026
Hello everyone! It’s been quite a while since our 0.9 update. We are currently working hard on Patch 1.0. As you know, the current Early Access version only features 4 playable Worlds, and we are still missing the final chapter: Demon Lord Zenoth’s Castle. In the upcoming Patch 1.0, we will be unlocking this final map along with a ton of new content, including: 10+ new monster types Here's a sneak peek of what's coming in the new patch. And, we’d like to give you a first look at the first mini-boss of Zenoth’s Castle, as well as a showcase of the new skill: "Flurry Blade." 30 new Relics New Achievements Improved map patterns for Worlds 1-4 for more variety We are also expanding the Tier system! We’ve increased the limit from Tier V to Tier X. Tier X monsters will feature unique color variations; they can be found in various stages but will be extremely rare. The effect of Tier X: Monste…
- Early Access 0.9.11E - 10 January 2025
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the Passive Skill was unable to be used. Fixed a bug with the Relic where if the ring is on cooldown and the player changes form, it would cause a bug that prevents the form change from being completed. Fixed the cooldown time of the Relic which was not working as described. Fixed an issue where sometimes when a transformed Zlime is attacked and loses all health, the game would freeze and the player would not be teleported back to base. Fixed an issue where the boss Ifrit would sometimes fall into the lava. Fixed various other minor bugs.
- Early Access 0.9.1E (Stagger Update) - 1 December 2024
News Updates Stagger System Overhaul - Added a stagger bar to all enemies. When the bar fills up, the enemy will be staggered for 1 second. https://i.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExaWQwdm53OHFnMmQ1bmIzdTFwa3VjM2YwaHRxOTFwd2Jkazlwa2dlYSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/sgV9SKFlxxyTpbxUSh/giphy.gif Enemy Attack Indicator - Added a white flash effect to enemies right before they attack, making it easier to dodge. https://i.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdjlweG80Mmlwb2QxODNmZ3RleHBuYzV4c3RxNmh3NWdieHg3azY5ZiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/NEcnMRL4BnzpsNrvSJ/giphy.gif Added a cancel button for consuming the wrong enemy in the "Transform Replacement" menu Balance Changes Adjusted Zlime's base Attack from 20 to 25. Adjusted the Attack calculation formula for better balance. Changed the damage calculation formula for Pets/Summons from Player's Attack to Player's Attack x…
- Early Access 0.9.0E Major Update !! - 23 November 2024
Update 0.9 World 4 Update !! News Updates New Map: Volkaz Volcano - Continuing the story from the previous "Zuana" desert map. https://i.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZm9lbWF5YWJncHZjaXZ1dXpiOWIyc2xsenVlYWF6anNoOThxczl5eiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/NPYRdoNsjBACxGHFt8/giphy-downsized-large.gif Trait System: Monsters will now have randomly assigned Traits. There are 5 types of Traits that can be consumed and combined to create new abilities for your Zlime and transformations. https://i.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZDczdmxmemQwNnJkcXBzcHI5ZXRlOTRrZHNhM2pvaHZ1ZTl2MndleiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/XuGl7BPc7PBIPivTXs/giphy.gif Consume System Overhaul: Eating is now done by pressing "F" instead of using a skill. This makes it easier and allows you to eat while in a transformed state. https://i.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMjNqOXZtd3kzdTJkYTV3aXpvMjZ3a…
- Summer Sale: Zlime Discount Awaits! - 27 June 2024
Calling all action roguelike enthusiasts! Get ready to descend into the demonic realm of Zlime, where exhilarating adventures, unique transformations, and epic battles await! We're thrilled to announce that Zlime is joining the Steam summer sale with an incredible 20% discount! Devour your foes, enhance your powers, and claim your throne as the Demon Lord! Steam Summer Sale: 20% off Zlime https://store.steampowered.com/app/2583330/Zlime_Return_Of_Demon_Lord/ Don't miss this chance to experience the thrill of Zlime at a discounted price!
- Early Access 0.8.45E Update - 19 June 2024
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue with the Keybinding menu displaying incorrect button labels. Fixed other minor bugs.
- Early Access 0.8.44E Update (Mouse Support) - 9 June 2024
General Updates Mouse support added. Mouse cursor added within the game. Mouse keybinding is available for keyboard controls. Some map layouts have been adjusted. Added a UI window to display the remaining number of monsters on the map. The story progression order has been changed at the beginning of the game (this will not affect players who have already played through the early game story). A Discord join button has been added to the Settings menu. Bug Fixes Fixed typos. Fixed an issue where Grim's exchange conditions did not display correctly in Japanese. Fixed other minor bugs.
- Early Access 0.8.43E Update (QOL Update) - 2 June 2024
General Updates Added Hold Talk Button to speed up dialogue. https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeXB2a2xtdGtra2x2djgyOHE2enV5amxhNG9hbGY2NWhydHQ3NndiNSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Lak2AiPrTC15ZbQIlN/giphy.gif Added Hold Attack Button to chain combos by holding down the attack button instead of repeatedly pressing it. https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExemowejZkOGdpdTExanBrdG83eGxqZGFsZ3lmeHV5cGVoczRudG8yeCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/I5kim1kXHQFjKLT3VZ/giphy.gif Added UI prompts for button presses on all UI pages. Players will receive unlimited MP Buff when at their base (will be lost when switching maps). Added MP description to the Loading screen. Change layout of certain maps. Balance Changes Ranged Attack Form Improvements: Can now dash in the opposite direction while attacking. https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExYmd5cG…
- Early Access 0.8.42E Update - 28 May 2024
Balance Changes Scorpion Transformation: Normal attack speed slightly increased. Cactus Transformation: Normal attack speed slightly increased. Summon Woody and Summon Mini Red Jaw: Normal attack speed slightly increased. Boss Skull Dragon: Improved accuracy when targeting flying type transformation. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where character movement during attacks and subsequent dashes was not always accurate. Fixed an issue where Zlime could get stuck after being interrupted during the Consume skill animation. Fixed an issue where skill buttons would not update after rebinding skill keys. Fixed an issue where UI elements would overlap when selecting a Demon Book Skill and then pressing the Relic pickup button. Fixed various UI display errors. Fixed an issue where the Relic Mushroom Cap was not functioning properly. Minor Bug Fixes
- Early Access 0.8.41E Update (Cloud Save Update) - 24 May 2024
General Updates Cloud Save system (Important: After enabling this system, players should load the game on the device with the main save file first to prevent overwriting saves from other devices.) Items dropped in the scene (money, scroll, and dark crystals) will no longer disappear over time until the player warps to the next map. Added a blinking animation to dead monsters before their corpses disappear. Improved AI for flying monsters and Pet Relics. Improved AI for some other monsters. Shortened the Intro dialogue and duration. Removed thorns from some maps. Explosive barrels can now destroy normal wooden chests and barrel Balance Changes Zlime can now consume monsters summoned by AI. Demon Book Undying: Reduced immortality duration from 5 seconds to 3 seconds. Demon Book Berserker: Changed effect to: When taking damage and HP is below 30%, gain a buff that increases attack power by…
- Early Access 0.8.4E Update - 18 May 2024
General Updates Reduce and edit the dialogue in the game's Intro to make it more concise. Improve some maps in World 1. Bug Fixes Fix some monster spawn points. Fix a bug with the Desert Assasin boss AI that displays incorrect attack results. This is caused by being attacked and entering a Stun or Sleep state. Fix a bug with normal attacks that sometimes cause a delay when pressing the attack button. Fix the Tutorial Scroll window and the Dark Crystal to display a notification when an item is received from an achievement. Make the Tutorial window easier to close. Fix other minor bugs.
- Early Access 0.8.39E Update - 15 May 2024
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where Barrels could become invisible in certain World 2 maps. Improved the accuracy of the Fire Mage boss's skill usage. Corrected some Japanese dialogue. Fixed a bug that prevented players from moving their characters after transforming if they were under the "Grasping Roots" and "Trap Setup" debuffs. Other minor bug fixes
- Zlime: Return of Demon Lord now has a Discord! - 15 May 2024
Zlime: Return of Demon Lord now has a Discord group! Join us to check for news, game updates, or to report any issues within the game. We may also hold events to give away game keys. Thank you for your support. Zlime Discord
- Early Access 0.8.38E Update - 13 May 2024
General Updates Added Icon Dash Cooldown Added skill usage notification when skill is on cooldown Improved skill text visibility Increase the size of UI Buff, Debuff Bug Fixes Fixed character attack animation display errors Fixed chest layer to always be in front of monsters Fixed descriptions for some Relics and Demon Books Fixed translation errors in some dialogues Fixed translation errors in Relic trades with Grim
- Early Access 0.8.37E Update - 9 May 2024
General Updates Added Keybinding Accept and Cancel buttons (can be switched between attack, dash, and jump buttons) Bug Fixes Fixed flying monsters to fall down and attack back when attacked (changed to not attack back) Fixed some Japanese translation errors Fixed some UI display errors Fixed dead enemy from overlapping with live enemy Fixed UI Key binding overlap Fixed ranged transformation projectiles to be more accurate when dashing while attacking and using skills
- Early Access 0.8.36E Update - 8 May 2024
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where items could get stuck in hidden areas. Fixed an issue where key bindings would become stuck if the keyboard was set to gamepad mode. Improved the overall functionality of key bindings. Fixed an issue where the Tutorial map would sometimes display incorrectly. Fixed typos in dialogue text for some languages. Adjusted the spawn points of some monsters.
- Early Access 0.8.35E Update - 7 May 2024
General Updates Fixed the Japanese font to fix the problem of incorrect kanji display. Added Talk/OK button overlay, can be changed from attack button to dash button. Improved Key Binding settings. Enlarged the player's HP/MP bar HUD. Increased the remaining time of dead monsters by 2 seconds. Fixed Pet Relic so that it cannot attack barrels and chests. Remove some thorns Fixed some map areas Reduced the spread rate of items when they leave the chest. (Prevents items from falling into the abyss) Balance Changes Kobold Champion transformation's normal attacks are faster. Elder transformation's normal attacks are faster. Skeleton Shield transformation's normal attacks are faster. Adjusted the hitbox size of all mini-boss transformations to be smaller. Reduce damage from exploding barrels 30% > 20% Reduce damage from poisonous mushrooms 20% > 15% Reduces damage from pendulums 15% > 10% Ske…
- Early Access 0.8.32E Update - 2 May 2024
Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the Equip / Buy / Take guide buttons were not working correctly in some situations.
- Early Access 0.8.31E Update - 2 May 2024
Bug Fixes Fixed World 3 boss display issues Fixed minor translation errors in EN and TH
- Early Access 0.8.3E Update - 30 April 2024
Zlime Update Patch 0.8.3E General Updates Added a Skip Story button guide to skip through story scenes. Added BGM sound during initial settings. Added chest animation when chests spawn. Balance Changes Players can now dash while attacking or using skills. Players can now dash during casting to cancel the cast (no cooldown and no MP cost). Defense stat can now mitigate damage by up to 70% (down from 80%). Relic Changes Lucky Star: Crit chance increased from 3% to 4%. Iron Plate: Attack penalty reduced from -5 to -3. Mana Ring: Added option to increase Attack by 2. Mana Bag: Added option to increase Skill Damage by 25%. Wizard Hat: Removed Attack +5 bonus, replaced with Skill Damage +35%. Elder Vine: Skill Damage bonus increased from 25% to 35%. Wind Divine Ring: Movement Speed bonus reduced from 1.5 to 1 (wind aura radius also reduced). Bug Fixes Fixed Consume Mastery skill not working o…
