- Runeborn Patch Notes 1.0.57 - Hotfix - 23 April 2026
Bug FixesFixed a blocking launch issue when last Runebook played was the Tutorial
- Runeborn Patch Notes 1.0.51 -> 1.0.56 - 22 April 2026
ChangesThe Apex trinket now starts at x6 Multi instead of x5 Bug FixesFixed an issue where a New Game doesn’t properly use EditionsFixed an issue where the Stirge enemy, and its variants, used the wrong HP config in Endless modeFixed a softlock issue when selecting the Beast Cultist and you already had ScrollsFixed an incorrect translation for the Gorgon Head Trinket achievement in French, Spanish, German, and Korean
- Runeborn Patch Notes 1.0.34 -> 1.0.51 - 9 April 2026
ChangesClicking to hold Runes is slightly more responsiveResetting the Tutorial now clears your Continue Game if it is a Tutorial RunUpdated French translation for the Jade BellUpdated Editions button unlock instructionsAdded additional checks to ensure that tooltips don’t get stuck on your screenBug FixesFixed a softlock issue from an interaction between Energy Converter and BrontisFixed a softlock issue when Copycat and Rorrim are mirroring Chameleon Tail, but Chameleon Tail has no targetFixed a softlock issue in Endless mode due to an interaction between Lucky Dice and the Stirge enemiesFixed a softlock when checking for Evasive AurasFixed an issue where clicking Continue Game always loaded the Tutorial… that was a weird oneFixed an issue where skipping the tutorial in-game causes Continue Game to always load the tutorialFixed an issue where the Boss Key image was blurryFixed a visua…
- Runeborn Patch Notes 1.0.23 -> 1.0.34 - 26 March 2026
ChangesWhen playing with low VRAM devices (4GB and lower), or when playing at 1080p and lower, will automatically load 2K textures (instead of 4K textures) to save VRAM. If you are playing at 1080p and lower, there should be no resolution difference in texture quality. This is mainly to address booting and out-of-memory crashing issues from players with lower-end hardware.No longer show the Editions Button before a player completes Area 6Bug FixesFixed a softlock when trying to Continue a game with a board containing missing RunesFixed a softlock when defeating Malakar in Area 6 with the Titanfall EditionFixed an issue where Editions were not correctly appliedFixed an issue where Runes could have an incorrect +Multi value when using Rune NectarFixed a visual issue where Malakar’s board targeting indicators never go away after defeatFixed several chance-based Enemy abilities not triggeri…
- Runeborn Patch Notes 1.0.10 -> 1.0.23 - 18 March 2026
ChangesThe Sell Display will now indicate you’re trying to sell a Bound Trinket Bug FixesFixed an issue where there can be overlapping text when playing in ChineseFixed several localization issues with Japanese, Portuguese, and RussianFixed a translation issue where the Goblin Enemy descriptions were incorrect in French, Spanish, and GermanFixed an issue where Achievement Progress was not being synced properly from Demo → 1.0 ReleaseFixed an issue where Players couldn’t close their Rune Inventory after completing the Guided TutorialFixed an issue where the GameOver screen was not loading correctlyFixed an issue where the Low Casts screen effects were lingering after the fight
- Runeborn 1.0 is OUT!!! - 10 March 2026
We've been building Runeborn for two whole years, and 1.0 is finally here!Thank you so much for supporting us with our demo and in Early Access. We've tried to implement much of the feedback and fix bugs. We're excited for you to explore the new content. We hope you love it as much as we do :)What’s new?New Features4 New Runebooks!Added Areas! Completing areas with new Runebooks rewards you with permanent Boons!New MusicSteam AchievementsNew Leaderboard server that will allow much larger scores to be submittedEnemy and Elite Variants! Each Area has its own pool of Enemies and ElitesMajor ChangesEach Area has its own LeaderboardEditions are now unlocked after completing the final Area, to replay that Area with additional modifiersEach Runebook now starts with a "Bound" Trinket, which cannot be sold and will grow stronger in your RunShops are now progressively unlockedAdded Collections to…
- Runeborn 1.0: Shadows Awakened Launches March 10th! - 18 February 2026
Hello everyone!The time has finally come to share the news we’ve been working toward. We are incredibly excited to announce that Runeborn: Shadows Awakened will officially launch into 1.0 on March 10th, 2026!Early Access has been an incredible journey of discovery, and your feedback has shaped Runeborn into the experience it is today. But we aren’t just crossing a finish line, we’re opening the gates to a massive amount of new content, polished systems, and a world that feels more alive (and dangerous) than ever.To celebrate the announcement, we’ve put together a brand-new trailer and broadcast stream to give you a glimpse of the shadows that are about to awaken:What’s Waiting in 1.0?We’ll be sharing more detailed deep-dives as we get closer to launch, but here is a taste of what to expect when the clock strikes 1.0 on March 10th:New Frontiers: Explore brand-new areas filled with unique…
- Echoes of Fate - 0.7.5 [Hotfix] - 18 December 2025
Hot FixesFix issues with not being able to close the Rune Inventory screen in the Guided Tutorial (Gracias a painl3ringer)
- "Echoes of Fate" Update is OUT! - 17 December 2025
Holiday Surprise!!We just released our Echoes of Fate update, just in time for the holiday season! Enjoy a one-day 25% discount for this update. Don't worry if you missed it, we'll have a 20% discount for all of Steam Winter Fest.Thank you for all of your support since we launched. We're looking forward to spending some quality time with our friends and family over the holiday season. We hope you do the same, and maybe play some Runeborn ;)Join us on our Discord to discuss all of the new features and share your scores!Patch Notes SummaryNew Challenges ScreenRune Inventory and Rune Smasher now load fasterNew Shade ability artNew Chest animations & soundHovering over items now has a small highlightKinetic grow feedback now comes from the Amulet instead of the RuneAdded Coin Income Breakdown Tooltip to Coin HUDAdded Book Info Button to Game ScreenAdded Bug Report Button to top HUDAdded top…
- Focusing on Version 1.0! - 1 December 2025
Hey everyone! Quick update from the team — and a huge THANK YOU for all your support, feedback, memes, and bug reports that haunt our dreams (in a good way).You might be wondering where the November update is from our roadmap that we posted last month. After hearing everyone's feedback, we've decided to rework the roadmap and put our heads down to go all-in on Version 1.0.What’s Coming in 1.0New Area progression with six unique AreasNew and revamped Rune BooksNew Enemies, bosses, & mini-bossesA smoother difficulty for new playersBigger challenges for veterans...and more surprises to discoverThank You!Runeborn is what it is because of you. Your feedback, playtime, and chaos-fueled builds push us to make this game better every day. We’re super excited for the road to 1.0 — and we can’t wait to share more soon! ~~let us cook~~The Runeborn Team
- Vote for Runeborn - Sit Back & Relax - 26 November 2025
Hey everyone 👋We’ve been heads-down working hard on Runeborn’s 1.0 build, polishing systems, adding more content and improving balance. We want our final release to feel just right.With that in mind: the 2025 Steam Awards are live, and we’d love it if you’d consider voting for Runeborn in the “Sit Back and Relax” category.Why “Sit Back and Relax”? Runeborn isn’t just about challenging roguelike runs. We hope it becomes one of those games you come back to when you just want to unwind and enjoy the flow.If you’ve enjoyed the game now or during early access, your vote would mean a lot. Thanks for being part of our journey 🙏
- Patch Notes - 0.6.113 - 29 October 2025
Changes Replaced all music to hopefully remove all future copyright claims on YouTube Slight rework to gamepad input detection Fixes Fixed an issue where Bounty Hunter was growing an additional time per Mirror source Fixed the French translation for Broken Blade (Lame brisée) Fixed an issue with Nyxara where the reversed Spell Lines could be incorrect Fixed an issue where a Cast could cause a Softlock due to exceeding the Multi number limit Fixed an issue where using a Scroll after defeating The Chained causes a Softlock Fixed an issue where one of Malakar’s abilities caused a Rune state desync
- Patch Notes - 0.6.101 - 22 October 2025
This patch will include some nerfs to Malakar. We wanted to address how punishing some of his abilities are in terms of their randomness. These are some quick changes we are making as we work on better solutions to problems with randomness and the feeling of helplessness.Let us know what you think on Discord!ChangesUpdated several Simplified and Traditional Chinese localizationsUpdated Malakar’s AbilitiesThe Ambush ability will now only destroy 3 Runes and prioritize different Rune Columns if possibleRemoved "Only the highest scoring Spell Line deals damage" abilityThe ability that swaps around the entire board will now only swap 1 Rune from each Rune ColumnThe ability that removes all Amulets and Auras will now only target five spots instead of the whole boardFixesFixed several number format overflowing issues that were causing softlocksFixed an issue where Ghub Ghub would target Colum…
- Early Access Launch Recap! - 20 October 2025
Hey adventurers!What an incredible first week it’s been. Runeborn officially launched into Early Access, and the response has been beyond anything we could have hoped for. We’ve been listening, patching, and chatting nonstop, and we wanted to take a moment to share some highlights and updates.💬 About That Discord Pop-Up...Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. The Discord pop-up after each run caused quite an uproar, definitely more than we expected! We understand how disruptive it felt, and we’ve heard you loud and clear.We’ve since released a patch that makes it appear only once, so you’ll never see it again after dismissing it. That said… we’d still love for you to join us on Discord and say hello! 😉 500+ Strong and GrowingSpeaking of Discord, we recently hit over 500 members! The conversations, bug reports, and suggestions have been incredible. Our dev team is actively reviewi…
- Patch Notes - 0.6.91 - 16 October 2025
We've been gathering feedback from everyone over the past week and have a long list of improvements coming in the future. One of our top priorities is looking at our enemies and how to make them more interesting, less RNG-heavy, and less stale. We've already started addressing some of the easier feedback in this patch.Release Notes - 0.6.91Quality of LifeIncreased max animation speed from x4 -> x8Updated Locked Books tooltip to tell you the actual unlock condition and your current progressAdded Rune Order to the Rune Inventory ScreenUpdated all Scroll View sensitivity to be consistent and less sensitiveLevel End and Start Animations now use Animation Speed, which includes:Meditation and Cast refresh orb animationsBoss Trinket Slot reward animationMalakar's Ambush animationBoss Ability Changed animationsElite and Boss Chest animationsBig Win Banner/Total Damage banner animationsCoin rewa…
- Day 2 Patch - 11 October 2025
Release Notes - Runeborn - 0.6.67 FixesFixed a Softlock issue caused by Trinkets that retrigger Runes Known IssueCursors can be invisible due to multiple input devices connected simultaneously. The current workaround is disconnecting all other input devices except your primary input device, your mouse or gamepad. We will investigate this further, but this is our temporary solution.
- Day 1 Patch - 10 October 2025
Thank you to everyone who supported our launch day. We've received great feedback, found bugs, and heard some uproar about our Discord pop-up. We've updated it so that you'll only see it once, and then it's gone.Release Notes - Runeborn - 0.6.65SummaryPersonal Leaderboard entries should now have the proper localized dateThe Discord pop-up will only be shown once (starting with this patch) and then will be disabled afterwardsUpdated the description for ExecutionerMalakar’s Ambush and Brontis' abilities are no longer counted towards the Rainbow Rapier achievement (now possible to get this achievement)FixesFixed an issue with Malakar’s ability that removes all Amulets & AurasFixed an issue where opening Shops for the first time in the town wasn't firing analyticsFixed an issue with Town Shop states being out of syncFixed an issue with Tidy Tie’s multiplier not increasing properlyFixed an i…
- Early Access Out Now! - 9 October 2025
Hey adventurers,The time has come: Runeborn has officially entered Early Access! With a 30% launch discount and great bundles, check out the Steam page for more information!About the game 💥Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic.Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!Key Features:Cast spells by spinning rune columns like slot reels.Customize and enhance runes with amulets and auras to shape your strategy.Discover 150 Trinkets to unlock synergies, boost damage, and create wild combos.Challenge unique starting enemies, elites, and bosses for greater risks and rewards.Earn coins from powerful foes and spend them in five specialty shops.Every run offers fresh variety with endless replayability.Release Notes 🗒️Click on Show More to see the detailed patch notes: NEW…
- Runeborn – August & September Recap: Preparing for Early Access! - 6 October 2025
Hey adventurers!The last two months have been a whirlwind for the team as we prepare for the big day. Runeborn officially enters Early Access on October 9th, 2025! There’s so much new content, polish, and behind-the-scenes progress that we’re excited to finally share. Let’s dive in!🎥 Brand-New Early Access TrailerWe released our Early Access launch trailer, packed with fresh gameplay footage, new mechanics, and a look at the adventures that await. If you haven’t seen it, share it with a friend who needs Runeborn in their library!🌍 Professional TranslationsWe’ve been working hard to translate Runeborn professionally into seven languages so players worldwide can experience the game at launch.A massive thank you to our publishers, Goblinz Publishing and Astrolabe, for their support with translations and for helping us expand globally.🐞 Closed Beta HeroesOur closed beta testers have been…
- Early Access Release Date - 18 September 2025
Hi adventurers!We have great news today — we're finally sharing the early access release date for Runeborn!It will be available on October 9th for a base price of $13.99 USD | €13.99 | £11.99, with a nice launch discount! 👀Check out the release date trailer: What’s in the Early Access version?Malakar Boss Fight Editions (Challenge Modifiers)Endless ModeSeeded RunsNew Achievements2 New BooksNew TrinketsNew ScrollsNew Amulets and AurasNew Bosses, Elites and MinionsShop UpdatesVisual and Sound ImprovementsWe already have a clear vision of what’s in store throughout Early Access and will share a roadmap with you all on launch day — so keep an eye out for it!We can’t wait for you to dive into this Early Access version, share your feedback here on Steam or on the game’s Discord server, and help us iterate as much as possible leading up to version 1.0 and beyond!Wishlist now and get notified…
