- Patch - 6.29.25 - 30 June 2025
New patch! Thanks to your feedback: - Fixed error that made SFX volume impossible to adjust in options menu. - Fixed endless battle glitch in mid-game sequence. - Rebalanced difficulty slightly in later game encounters to match early game challenge. - Made Diamond Hardplate equippable. An additional note: Recently, new updates have occasionally led to save files being lost. If this happens to you, please follow the instructions in the previous update regarding restoring save files. If you are having this issue, the magnanimous Francesco Funiati has laid out some steps to restore your file: 1. Create a copy of the folder with all the existing save states (Program Files / Steam / Steamapps / Common / Content / Save) 2. Call it "save - Copy" or whatever, and put it in the same folder where "save" is located 3. This will be your backup 4. After that, start the game 5. The game (for this unk…
- Achievements Added! - 31 December 2024
Hello fellow DuPontians! The addition of Steam Achievements was promised before 2025, and, just in the nick of time, 26 Steam achievements have officially been added to Grand Soul Story! I'm still having some issues getting the overlay to show when an achievement is activated, but I will continue to work on this going forward. An additional note: Recently, new updates have occasionally led to save files being lost. If this happens to you, please follow the instructions in the previous update regarding restoring save files. Otherwise, happy adventuring friends and a happy, happy 2025 to everyone!
- Bug Fix + Story Mode - 18 November 2024
Hello fellow DRA members! Quick update and addition: - Fixed a bug in the Red Temple that soft locked players. - Added a Story Mode difficulty in Options in the Main Menu. Enjoy!
- Added Difficulty Levels - 15 October 2024
Hello fellow followers of the One! Per the request of some players who found the game too difficult (or too easy), a difficulty mode has been added in the title screen options menu! "Normal" difficulty makes enemies slightly easier than the current build. "Hard" difficulty makes the enemies more difficult than the current build. Enjoy!
- Review and Update - 9/12/2024 - 12 September 2024
Fellow followers of the One! Several patches have been implemented since the last update, mostly consisting of further bug fixes and battle rebalances to make the end game a bit more challenging. Also, check out the awesome, in-depth review of Grand Soul Story by the hilarious, thoughtful crew from podcast Rarely Typical Players: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq9_M_o-yD8 Currently hard at work on the sequel... More to come!
- Save States Issue - 20 August 2024
Hello fellow DuPontians! Some sort of error / unintended update seems to have corrupted/made unplayable the save files of some players. I am working hard to resolve this, but unfortunately have not come to a solution yet. If you are having this issue, the magnanimous Francesco Funiati has laid out some steps to restore your file: 1. Create a copy of the folder with all the existing save states (Program Files / Steam / Steamapps / Common / Content / Save) 2. Call it "save - Copy" or whatever, and put it in the same folder where "save" is located 3. This will be your backup 4. After that, start the game 5. The game (for this unknown reason) won't recognize the save states, so you need to start a new game 6. Proceed up to the first save point (where Santos is) and save in the same slots where you used to have your previous save files (So, for example, if you had 10 save files in the slots…
- Update 8/15 - (and HUGE thank you!) - 15 August 2024
A final bug-exenterating update with the help of the magnanimous, painstaking, and passionate play-tester, Francesco Funiati! A huge, huge thank you to this Italian gentleman/scholar for the many hours of play-testing, bug-finding, and feedback. It has made Grand Soul Story a much smoother, more coherent experience. Thank you, mio amico! Any future suggestions or bugs (if you can find any!) will, of course, be attended to.
- Updates - 8/11 - 11 August 2024
More bug-demolition + minor changes thanks to play-testing genius, Francesco Funiati! Thanks for helping make Grand Soul Story a better experience!
- Quick Update - Selling - 7/31 - 31 July 2024
Based on feedback from the community, item/gear-selling has been added for several of DuPont's merchants. However, because money management is part of Grand Soul Story's narrative/challenge, merchants will only buy gear/items for 10% of the original value. Hopefully this will add an enjoyable extra layer to money and item management. Enjoy!
- Update July 30, 2024 - 31 July 2024
Another bug-quashing update and (finally!) a Mac update for the game thanks to Francesco Funiati! Thanks fellow DuPontians!
- Update 7/29 - 29 July 2024
Another bug-eviscerating, combat-rebalancing patch thanks to the magnanimous playtesting/feedback of Francesco Funiati, bingbongler, matsieftw, and UPRC! Enjoy!
- Update 7/25/2024 - 25 July 2024
More late-game pest-control by the bug-smashing GOAT, Francesco Funiati! Thank you for all of the amazing help! Also, a quick PSA: If you've enjoyed your experience with Grand Soul Story (or have not enjoyed it and want to obliterate and/or constructively critique the game), leaving a Steam review is greatly appreciated as it helps with the game's visibility. In addition, all feedback is taken into consideration for future updates! Thanks : ) May you ever be one with the One!
- Update - 7/17 - 17 July 2024
More minor bug fixes and combat rebalances thanks to the gang: Francesco Funiati, UPRC, Dumboo, and co. Thanks!
- Patch 7/14/2024 - 14 July 2024
Hello fellow DuPontians! Another late-game, bug-annihilating update courtesy of playtesting gods, Francesco Funiati, UPRC, Dumboo, and friends! Thank you! May you ever be one with the One.
- Update - 7/10/2024 - 10 July 2024
Hello fellow DuPontians! Another routine bug patch thanks to merciless exterminators: Francesco Funiati, Dumboo, UPRC, and co. Thanks for all the help! Also: 1. A few balancing changes to several characters (and ongoing balancing to the combat system). 2. An added photo book at Genevieve's Camera Shop to view photos (unfortunately not available for players who've already sold photos at her shop. 3. Rebalances to several items and skills in the game. 4. Many minor additions to dialogue to make arcs, developments, and motivations a bit clearer. May you be one with the One!
- Update - 7/6/2024 - 7 July 2024
Another routine patch thanks to bug-fighting vigilantes Francesco Funiati, Dumboo, UPRC, and other Steam friends! Thank you for all of the great feedback; the game will continue to receive ongoing updates thanks to you! Also, this patch adds an auto-save feature after battles and map changes for players who want more consistent save updates. It is still suggested to save the game at regular save points, however, in order to make the most of the decision-making aspects of Grand Soul Story! May you be one with the One!
- Patch - 7/3/2024 - 3 July 2024
More bug fixes and rebalances thanks to the community!
- Large Update 6/30/2024 - 30 June 2024
Hello! In addition to ongoing bug fixes, difficulty tweaks, and dialogue fixes thanks to the amazing Steam community and the almighty Francesco Funiati, an extra feature has been added to Grand Soul Story: Sneaking missions now offer a "Pre-emptive Strike" feature, where sneaking up on enemies from behind gives the party an extra turn as well as a +25 SP boost! Thanks to Dumboo for the suggestion! Additionally, the "breathing" animation has been cut from the game as an aesthetic choice and as a way to (hopefully) improve performance for some players. Feel free to share your thoughts on the changes! May you be one with the One!
- Grand Soul Story 40% Sale! - 27 June 2024
From June 27th - 1pm (EST) to July 11th - 11:59pm (EST)! Grab your copy! May you be one with the One!
- Mac & Windows Update/Patch + June 27th - July 11th Sale (40%) - 24 June 2024
A fully updated/patched Mac version of the game (apologies to all the Apple users for the delayed update!) and a few mid-game bug-fixes, dialogue changes, and battle tweaks for the Windows version. Again, thanks to Francesco Funiati and UPRC for all of their amazing help! Check out UPRC's stream of the game on YouTube: Also, the game is going on 40% sale from June 27th to July 11th! If you've been on the fence, this is your chance to delve into the deep, diverse world of DuPont for only $8.99! May you be one with One!
