- ❗Update Required❗ - 7 October 2025
Hey friends,We want to let you know about an important update.A recently identified security vulnerability within Unity has been spotted, and while there is currently no evidence of impact on users, we’re taking all relevant steps to ensure you’re on the latest and safest version of the game.To keep you safe, we’ve released a new patch that addresses the issue. Please update your game as soon as possible to stay protected.You can read more about it here: https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01As always, our priority will be on keeping our games as safe and enjoyable for everyone.Your Headup Team
- Patch Note 1.0.8 - 18 June 2025
Patch NotesThis update introduces Japanese language support, improves UI usability, and fixes various in-game bugs.New Features and ImprovementsLanguage Support ExpansionAdded Japanese translation to make the game accessible to more players.UI/UX EnhancementsAdded control button guide UI to help players understand game controls more easily.Added key guidance displays for auxiliary functions and shortcuts across various UI screens.Bug FixesGameplayFixed an issue where certain unit skills were not functioning properly.Resolved a problem where certain card effects would not trigger despite meeting their conditions.Text and CardsCorrected errors in specific card descriptions.UIFixed bugs that occurred when using arrow buttons in the Prison UI.Resolved abnormal tile functionality in the Construction UI.Thank you to everyone who reported bugs! We will continue to work hard to provide a better…
- Patch Note 1.0.7 - 30 May 2025
Dear Monarchs, This update focuses on improving the quality of the Chinese and English translations, along with addressing various issues in the game. Translation Quality Improvements Corrected typos and awkward expressions in the Chinese and English translations to make them more natural. Bug Fixes and Feature Improvements Translation and Text - Fixed an issue where tooltips and card texts were not displaying. - Corrected inaccurate descriptions on certain cards. - Fixed a bug where incorrect character names appeared in dialogue. UI and Features - Improved the edge-scrolling feature for smoother movement when the mouse is near the edge of the screen. - Fixed an issue where card keywords were not visible in the deck UI. (Pressing "K" now activates keywords.) - Fixed a bug where ascended units remained in the queue after being ascended in the Ritual Altar UI. - Resolved an issue where ab…
- Hotfix 1.0.6 Patch Note - 14 May 2025
Dear Monarchs of the Dungeon, I'm writing to update you with a 1.0.6 hotfix. + Fixed an A-class bug that prevented players from entering Round 7 after clearing Round 6 during Story Chapter 1 in some situations. Besides, we've received a lot of great feedback since the game's release, and there are some things we haven't been able to address during the Early Access period, so we'd like to outline our plans going forward: Upcoming Update Features : Improving the control sensor to move the screen when the mouse pointer is on the edge of the screen. Fixing the card keywords not showing up in the Deck UI. Working on localisation issues in the Simplified Chinese and English translations. Fixing for text displayed in tooltips or on cards not displaying correctly. Fixing for incorrect character display in some dialogue. Fixing an issue where gaining the Monarch Summon-related Perk would cause e…
- FULL RELEASED - 9 May 2025
Dear Monarchs, Vambrace Dungeon Monarch is finally released! Today, developer Dvora Studio and publisher Headup are pleased to announce the release of Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch, their fantasy deckbuilding, tactical, auto-battler, available now via Steam. Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch challenges you to utilize your strategic deck of cards to unleash devastating magic spells and summon formidable combat units onto the battlefield. Annihilate your foes with lightning bolts, fireballs, and barrages of arrows while buffing your troops with damage boosts, morale boons, and protective armor. Observe as your units join the battle, decimating intruders with unique abilities. In this full release update, you'll find a complete story in two parts, a new Freeplay mode separated by a hard mode, and a number of gameplay enhancements and user-friendliness improvements based on feedback from EA. (We apolog…
- Patch Notes 0.2.10 - 7 April 2025
Patch Notes 0.2.10 Greetings, Dungeon Monarchs! With this update, 0.2.10, we’ve made several important improvements based on your valuable feedback. Read on for the details of the latest changes. Key Updates: Blueprint Store Added A new store for purchasing blueprints required for construction has been added. You can now easily buy blueprints for lower-tier buildings, making it easier and more flexible to proceed with construction. Please note that building costs will be adjusted in the next patch due to the addition of this store. Unit Spawn Save Logic Improve We’ve updated the save logic related to unit spawns, ensuring that the game now runs more smoothly without issues. Upgrade UI Bug Fixes All bugs related to the upgrade UI in the previous version have been fixed. The UI should now function without any problems. Tooltip Display Fixed We’ve resolved issues with tooltips not displayi…
- ⚔️ Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch Update 0.2.09! - 25 March 2025
Dear Monarchs of the Hellforn's Dungeon, This is Minho Kim from Dvora Studio. :) **Overview** This build includes the addition of Part 1 of the story, improvements to the tutorial section, and updated UI for game modes in the main menu. We’ve also added detailed card information to make it easier for players to access card variation data, and improved the design of the upgrade UI. **Added Content** ● Content for Story Part 1 has been included. ● The tutorial has been separated into its own mode, with additional content and improvements. ● You can now progress dialogue not only with the mouse, but also by pressing the Space or Enter key. ● The design of the Ritual Altar (Upgrade UI) has been improved. ● In card-related UI, pressing the ‘I’ key will show detailed information about the selected **Known Bugs** ● There are still flickering issues with the dungeon entrance gate and some cards…
- ⚔️ Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch Update 0.2.0.7 Launched! - 25 February 2025
Greetings, Dungeon Monarchs. We recently released update 0.2.07 for Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch. This update takes into account the feedback we've received from gamers who've purchased the game, as well as various improvement ideas, and addresses some of the negative feedback we've received. Below are the details of the update: 1. Finalised Save System: We've improved the save system so that you can now autosave in Freeplay mode and manually save in Story mode. We've also changed the game so that if you're in Story mode and Gameover, you can still go back to the previous stage and try again. This gives you the opportunity to try again rather than give up. 2. We finally added a Skip button to video cutscenes. This allows you to move on if you've seen the video again. 3. The first Simplified Chinese localization is now live. We've had some great responses to the game in China and requests f…
- ⚔️ Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch Update 0.2.0.7 Launched! - 9 February 2025
Greetings, Dungeon Monarchs. We recently released update 0.2.07 for Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch. This update takes into account the feedback we've received from gamers who've purchased the game, as well as various improvement ideas, and addresses some of the negative feedback we've received. Below are the details of the update: 1. Finalised Save System: We've improved the save system so that you can now autosave in Freeplay mode and manually save in Story mode. We've also changed the game so that if you're in Story mode and Gameover, you can still go back to the previous stage and try again. This gives you the opportunity to try again rather than give up. 2. We finally added a Skip button to video cutscenes. This allows you to move on if you've seen the video again. 3. The first Simplified Chinese localization is now live. We've had some great responses to the game in China and requests f…
- ⚔️ Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch is OUT NOW in Early Access! - 21 January 2025
Happy Launch-Day, Dungeon Monarchs! As Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch is available in Early Access AS OF NOW, make sure to iron your robe, learn your spells by heart, and sharpen your sword! Recruit warriors and wizards, buff your heroes, and thrash your foes in this mixture of deck-building, dungeon defense, and tactical gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynlhUwXY42g The Early Access release includes 16 different factions, more than 160 collectable cards, nearly 70 perks, 7 Legendary Hero Bosses, etc. Over the coming months, the scope of Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch will be constantly expanded, and the game will become more and more polished with each update: Your feedback and thoughts are really appreciated! If you want to give us any feedback please do so in the comments, in the Steam Community Hub, or on our Discord channel. That would really help us a lot! See you in the depths of t…
- ⚔️ This Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch in a Nutshell! - 20 January 2025
Greetings, Dungeon Monarchs! The Early Access Launch of Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch is right around the corner; the game will be launching into Early Access tomorrow! So, it's definitely about time for you to prepare for what awaits you in our mixture of deck-building, dungeon defense, and tactical gameplay! To learn more about it please read the following summary of what to expect from Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch tomorrow. This is the Early Access launch in a nutshell: Keep the intruders at bay, in a gameplay loop that blends card game and auto battler mechanics Place your units strategically on the battlefield and defeat your dungeon against mortal intruders and strong heroes Focus your strategies around 16 different factions with their own unique cards, buildings and synergies Collect over 160 cards, utilize nearly 70 perks to upgrade your defending lines, and cast unique and epic spells…
- ⚔️ Into the Dungeon #7: Two Games, One Universe - 20 January 2025
Happy Monday, Dungeon Monarchs! We know that a lot of you out there were fans of Vambrace: Cold Soul, and you are wondering how exactly Dungeon Monarch is going to feature the world and lore of the Vambrace universe. After all, it is a completely different style of game than Cold Soul. But there are some things we can share without spoiling the story of Dungeon Monarch! First of all, we return to the world of Ethera! You will realise soon into the journey that the eponymous Dungeon is, in fact, located on the continent of Edena. This is the continent of human culture in the world of the Vambrace. Humans from the continent of Edena are referred to as Edeni, of which you will meet plenty on your journey, and you may remember that Evelia Lyric (the heroine of Cold Soul) was Edeni. On the continent of Edena there exists an expansive human empire, with many different free cities, each with t…
- ⚔️ Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch opens its gates January 21! - 10 January 2025
Greetings Dungeon Monarchs! It's about time to announce the Early Access release date for Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch! In one and a half weeks our mix of deck-building, tactics, auto-battling, and dungeon defense will open its gates: more precisely on January 21! To celebrate this announcement we have published a new trailer showcasing the various gameplay elements of Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-Ep9THyfok And if you're as excited as we are and can't wait for the release, please do us a favor and click on "Follow" as well as "Add To Your Wishlist". That would really help us a lot. ❤️ Talk to you again really soon! Minho & Dvora Studio https://store.steampowered.com/app/2753600/Vambrace_Dungeon_Monarch/
- ⚔️ Play the Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch Demo as Part of Steam Next Fest! - 14 October 2024
Happy Steam Next Fest kick-off day, friends! Once again, it's about time for the fabulous Steam Next Fest! Until October 21 an endlessly large number of demos are live here on Steam, connected to hundreds of streams, developer specials, and much more. Exciting times for sure, and you definitely don't want to miss out! Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch is part of the Next Fest circus as well! The demo includes the first two main stages including the first boss, running you through the tutorial and teaching you the basic combat mechanics and how the turn-based combat works. We really hope you will enjoy playing our demo! If you're having a good time, please do us a favour and click on "Follow" as well as on "Add To Your Wishlist". If you want to give us feedback on the demo (highly appreciated!), please do so in our online survey, leave your feedback in the Steam Community Hub, or on our Discord…
- ⚔️ Into the Dungeon #6: Let's talk about "Roguelike" - 26 September 2024
Greetings, Dungeon Monarchs! There are many roguelike game genres out there. Extreme replayability and randomization, game situations that change every time you play again and again, and high difficulty levels that are not easily solved on the first try... Without unlockables and specialized skill techniques over multiple play-throughs, it's hard to beat the game and see the ending. But this genre has the advantage of being enjoyable for a long time. If you don't get bored, of course. But in a way, I personally don't like the idea of constant failure and replayability for "one step forward". All of our games have some sort of narrative structure to them, and the narrative has an introduction, it has an arc, and it requires the player to successfully navigate through what's come before in order to get to the conclusion. So the roguelike genre is actually something we don't do very often…
- ⚔️ Into the Dungeon #5: Let's talk about "Auto Battler" - 20 September 2024
Happy Friday, Dungeon Monarchs! Teamfight Tactics (aka TFT) was my first exposure to Auto Battler as a genre, but its roots are known as DotA Auto Chess. I was personally vaguely aware of the genre and its mechanics, and never "really" played LoL (which is odd, considering my first company sponsored the LoL Champions League in Korea, and we used to use it to pay for lunch). However, my brother Hyunho (aka KYNO), who is the game designer of this game, was an avid LoL player, as are a whole bunch of his friends. I was told I had to try TFT, so I played it, and I was introduced to the concept of "Synergy". Naturally, TFT got me hooked, and I was very interested in the unique ‘hands off but head on’ commander role. In Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch, the army doesn't have to be told what to do by the Monarch (the player), but rather, they seek out and engage enemies on their own initiative. This…
- ⚔️ Into the Dungeon #4: Let's talk about "Deck-Building" - 13 September 2024
Greetings Dungeon Monarchs! The topic of "deck-building" is a sensitive and difficult one to explain. Many games have already done great achievements with the genre, and those who play them have clear standards and definitions of what it is. There are variations on the theme, but the basic idea is that people want to have fun. It's an important obligation of games in the "deck-building" genre to do this well, and to make sure that the gameplay behaviour is fun. In this game, there are cards. There are two main types of cards: Regular Cards and The Monarch Cards. Regular Cards are randomly selected and appear at the bottom of the screen, defined as 'your Hand', every turn, and you can play them as long as you have energy. They can change the environment in the dungeon, trigger certain situations, or cast curses that affect enemies and allies. The Monarch Cards can only be used when The M…
- ⚔️ Into the Dungeon #3: The Tasty Recipe of Dungeon Monarch - 5 September 2024
Greetings adventurers! It's about time for the third issue of our "Into the Dungeon" update series. This time we are dealing with the tasty genre mix of Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch. When talking about a game, discussing its genre is the easiest way to describe it. Each genre has an iconic gameplay style and gives players a general idea of what to expect. Many gamers are able to figure out ‘what this game is about’ the moment they know its genre, and can interpret whether they'll like it or not. However, when it comes to interpreting a game called Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch, these genre descriptions seem to need more explanation, because the genres that describe the game are unfamiliar to each other, and the combination is both exotic and unclear. At its core, it is a "Deck-building" game. You have to create combinations of cards in a limited deck and utilise them to overcome challenges. Th…
- ⚔️ Play your cards with the Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch Demo! - 23 August 2024
Greetings Dungeon Monarchs! You are the chosen guardian of your missing master's dungeon: equipped with formidable magic and an inexhaustible army of summonable troops that synergize with one another on your mission to repel adventurers, envious rivals, and other deities seeking to invade and raze the dungeon! Take the first steps into this role with our Dungeon Monarch demo! It includes the tutorial and first two main stages including the first boss, running you through the tutorial and teaching you the basic combat mechanics and how the turn-based combat works. So, scroll down the Steam page, smash the green "Download" button and enjoy your first stay in the dungeon. Oh, and it would be super helpful for us if you could share your thoughts and feedback about the demo. We've prepared an online survey, but feel free to reach out to us on Discord, in the comments, or in the Steam Communi…
- ⚔️ Play the Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch Demo at gamescom; Steam-Demo updated! - 20 August 2024
Oh dear Dungeon Monarchs! Like each and every August, gamescom calls, and we answer: the Vamnbrace: Dungeon Monarch demo will be playable in Cologne from August 21-25! The demo includes the tutorial and first two main stages including the first boss, running you through the tutorial and teaching the players the basic combat mechanics, and how the turn-based combat and the dungeon defense works. So, if you're planing to attend gamescom, stop by the Headup booth and say "hi"! The booth is part of the Indie Arena Booth, and can be found here: Hall 10.2, Booth F010g - E019: But all of you who can't come to gamescom need not be sad, because we got you covered: the Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch gamescom demo is also available for download here on Steam. The demo was also recently updated; this is the short and sweet changelog: Missing text issues fixed Looting system added to the demo Rewards sys…
