- This Week in Arkheron: Crossplay Beta Edition! - 22 September 2026
Hey everyone! Crossplay Beta is almost here, and we’re so stoked to bring you into this new experience. Before the gates open though, here’s what's happening this week in Arkheron: Monday, September 21We deployed a quick Hotfix for Patch 0.23.0 today ahead of Crossplay Beta. Check out the latest changes here. Tuesday, September 22We're back with another Tower Hour at 7pm PST, streaming live on YouTube. This week is the week to tune in: in addition to the usual community roundup, our dev team is joining us to give you the full breakdown on Crossplay Beta. We're showcasing the new Crossplay trailer, diving into the 0.23 build, what's new under the hood, and why we're so thrilled to bring Arkheron to PC, Xbox and PlayStation for the first time. Plus, we'll reveal some of the surprises waiting for you when you jump in this weekend. Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27Crossplay Beta i…
- 0.23.0a (Hotfix) Patch Notes - 22 September 2026
We’ve deployed a quick hotfix for Patch 0.23.0 as we head into the Crossplay Beta this upcoming weekend. Check out the updates below: Steadfast and cooldown reduction are removed from Rynshi’s Eternal ability, Rampage. Movement speed is reduced (from 6 seconds to 5 seconds).Stun from Dahla’s Eternal ability, Curtain Call, stun reduced (from 1.5 seconds to 1 second). Arrival banner from the frame collection has been removed. Bashing Shield’s secondary attack (Block & Bash) durability ignores the blocker’s damage reduction, and no longer benefits from damage reduction from Set Bonuses or becoming Empowered. Bashing Shield’s secondary attack (Block & Bash) now only blocks from the front Fixed a bug where text chat was disappearing between matches. Fixed a bug where text chat would break when you requeue for a game mode. Fixed a bug where players could use teleport abilities between Spires…
- 0.23.0 Patch Notes - 15 September 2026
It’s time for the 0.23 Patch Notes – everything you see here will be playable during the upcoming Crossplay Beta! Since the last time we checked in, we’ve made a ton of fixes and improvements based on what so many of you shared with us. We’re grateful for all your feedback so far (yes, we read it all!) and we hope you’ll see a lot of that reflected in the updates. Check out the patch notes and bug fixes on our website.
- This Week in Arkheron - September 14 - 20 - 15 September 2026
Hey everyone – We are just under two weeks away from Crossplay Beta on September 25! We’re continuing to get things ready, and releasing our .23 build, so you have a chance to see what’s new before Crossplay Beta officially kicks off. Here’s what you can look forward to this week: Tuesday, September 15 Ahead of this week’s release of the 0.23 build, patch notes go live on Tuesday so you can get your eyes on all of the updates. This patch contains all of the changes going into the Crossplay Beta build! There’s a ton to dive into with this patch, but a few highlights include: A rework of the new player experience that makes learning the game more intuitive and accessible Updates across Spires, from changes to the economy to the addition of a new mode, Bot Spires A bunch of performance fixes, many of which were a direct result of feedback from Tech Tests Thank you to everyone who played th…
- This Week in Arkheron - September 7 - 11 - 9 September 2026
Hey everyone! With Crossplay Beta right around the corner, the team's in full prep mode. But that doesn’t mean the Tower’s empty. Here's what's happening this week in Arkheron. Tuesday, September 8 We're back with another Tower Hour at 7pm PST, streaming live on YouTube. This week, we're recapping Gamescom, diving into what we learned from the .22 Tech Test, and sharing the latest updates (and, of course, memes) from the community. Friday, September 11 - Saturday, September 12Endless Spires is returning for yet another round this upcoming Friday and Saturday. As a reminder, this is our 3v3 arena-style game mode with no limit on the number of floors you can climb. Thanks to everyone who helped us with our stress-test last weekend! We were able to track down a lot more information around performance and stability (especially with certain AMD cards) that’s helping us close the gap on why c…
- This Week in Arkheron - August 31 - September 5 - 1 September 2026
Hey everyone, and welcome to This Week in Arkheron! Things are quieter than usual this week since a lot of us are heads down getting ready for the Crossplay Beta kicking off on September 25. We still wanted to take a beat to share what’s going on though, so let’s get into it! Friday, September 4 - Saturday, September 5On Friday and Saturday, we’re back with another limited tech test of Endless Spires. This is our 3v3 arena-style game mode with no cap on the number of Floors you can climb – so the sky’s the limit! Last week’s test provided us with a ton of helpful insight around performance and stability, especially for players with certain AMD cards – we want to give a HUGE thank you to all who participated! And, because of how successful the tech tests were, we’re extending the tech tests to take place every weekend until the Crossplay Beta starts. One major change we want to call out:…
- Arkheron Crossplay Beta Coming September 25 - 27 August 2026
Earlier today at Gamescom, we announced Arkheron’s Crossplay Beta Test! Starting on September 25, you’ll be able to play cross-platform on XBOX, PlayStation, and PC. So come check out the latest gameplay changes, jump into Spires, Ascension, and more. During the broadcast, Co-Founder Min Kim, Game Director Jeremy Craig and Sr. Character Artist Elliot Betancourt talked through Arkheron’s unique combat and how console controls are tailored to match the game’s fast-paced gameplay. We also shared a brand new trailer for Arkheron – check both out above! If you joined us during our Closed Beta, be on the lookout for an invite to join the Crossplay Beta soon. If you’re new to Arkheron and want a chance to play, join the waitlist here. When your invite arrives, you can choose your preferred way to play – and will also get some extra invites to bring your friends along for the climb. We can’t wa…
- Tower Hour Recap - 26 August 2026
Hey everyone! We hosted another edition of Tower Hour yesterday, focused on the latest patch, dev priorities and upcoming tech tests. In case you missed it, here’s the VOD. Let’s dive in: Community Round Up We kicked off with a quick community round up that included highlights of players’ pets (and tomatoes) posted this week in Barkheron, some s-tier tier lists made by players, and a shout out to many of you who have been crushing it with custom games. We also shared some news from Gamescom, including Arkheron’s inclusion in the Xbox Showcase! Development Priorities ReviewWe also talked through the Development Priorities post we published this week, which we hope will provide tons of transparency, keep you all informed on what we’re working on from a development perspective, and also give you a preview of what’s coming down the pipeline in the future. Tech Test Chat Last but certainly n…
- The Road Ahead: Development Priorities - 25 August 2026
We're gearing up to announce our next big milestone later this week. In the meantime, we want to keep you in the loop on what the dev team’s priorities are coming out of Closed Beta (and also give a sneak peek into what’s coming down the pipeline). While this isn't a comprehensive list of everything we're working on, our goal is to provide visibility and let you know what to expect. We have a ton of things happening behind the scenes that we also hope to share in the coming weeks and months. If you have thoughts, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Tower Hour at 7:00pm PST to chat!KEY FOCUS AREASSTABILITY Over the last few months, we've made a lot of changes to improve stability, but there's more work we want to do to hit our goal of creating a seamless in-game experience across PC and console. We're focused on improving crash rates right now, particularly for players with AMD cards…
- Arkheron 0.22.0 Patch Notes - 25 August 2026
Patch 0.22 includes several updates based on what we learned from players during our Closed Beta and the 0.21 build last month. Thank you again to everyone who played, reported bugs, and shared feedback!There’s a lot in this patch, but a couple of the big updates are:Spires is getting Store updates and an Endless Spires option once you clear Floor 10.A reworked Comms Wheel with more Social, General, and Tactics callouts. Our first version of in-game subtitles for voice comms.We’ve also made a bunch of updates for 0.22 across Ascension, UI, audio, combat balance, visual effects, settings, and customization – and a good number of bug fixes too!For the complete list of updates and bug fixes, read the full patch notes on Discord.
- This Week in Arkheron - August 24 - 30 - 25 August 2026
Gamescom News, Patch 0.22, and More!Hey everyone!We have a lot of exciting things to share in coming days – from our 0.22 patch, to our upcoming Gamescom appearance in the Xbox Showcase, to a limited weekend tech test – so make sure you check back throughout the week for the latest Arkheron updates! Here’s what’s happening…Tuesday, August 25We’ll share two separate pieces of Arkheron news: first, a Development Priorities roadmap, detailing the high-level things we’re currently focused on; and second, Patch Notes for the 0.22 update, which includes adjustments that directly address feedback from Closed Beta – thank you again to everyone who participated! On Tuesday evening, at 7pm PT, we’ll host Tower Hour on Arkheron’s official YouTube channel to chat through the day’s announcements with some of our developers, who will provide deeper insights and help answer community questions. Come h…
- This Week in Arkheron - August 17 - 23 - 19 August 2026
The Tower Rests… For Now Hey everyone! We deeply appreciate each and every one of you that hopped on over this past weekend to help us test solo-queue Ranked Ascension. It wasn’t a smooth ride: from longer queue times to matchmaking that felt unbalanced within teams, and even some bugs – known and undiscovered – that surfaced during our playtest. That’s exactly why we run these tests, and we’re so grateful to everyone who stuck it out and told us what worked and what didn’t. That feedback is already shaping what’s next for Ranked. As for this week, we’re not running a weekend playtest. Instead, we’re working through Ranked feedback, and taking a beat to prepare for Gamescom. Rob Pardo and Min Kim will be there talking about Arkheron and what we’ve been cooking up behind the scenes. We're also continuing to chip away at .22. Nothing to share yet, but some of what's in it is a direct resp…
- Ranked FAQ - 13 August 2026
This week, we announced a limited test of our upcoming Ranked Mode. For more information on what we announced and how this test works, check our most recent Tower Hour or Ranked post.Since this is an early test of our Ranked Mode, we've pulled together this FAQ to cover most of the questions we think players will have. If you have a question that's not covered here, let us know in our Forums or Discord! Thanks for testing with us, and good luck, have fun!General QuestionsQ: What is this weekend's Ranked test?A: We're rolling out a limited version of the competitive Ranked Progression System for testing during our weekly playtests. It runs on the current build (0.21).Q: When can I queue for Ranked?A: Ranked Ascension queues are open Friday and Saturday, at specific times for each region. Check the Discord schedule (or the announcement post) for exact times in your region.Q: Will Ranked a…
- Limited Ranked Test - 12 August 2026
Starting this weekend, we’re adding a limited test of our upcoming Ranked Mode to our ongoing playtests. Ranked Ascension queues will be open on Friday and Saturday at specific times for each region. Check our Discord schedule for more information, or this post. During this test, we’re asking players to solo queue vs queue up as premade teams. Overview(Loot pool subject to change)Your Ascension RatingYour progress in Ranked is determined by your Ascension Rating or ‘AR’. When you start, you’ll need to complete five matches for the system to determine your starting position. Once your position is established, it changes based on your AR. In each match, your team will be assessed against the other opponents in the match. Based on your odds of winning, you’ll be classed as ‘Favoured’ (likely to win), ‘Balanced’ (mixed chances) or ‘Underdog’ (fighting the odds). Based on these classificatio…
- This Week in Arkheron - August 10 - 16 - 11 August 2026
Weekly Playtests Are Back!“Back to the carnage…” – Rynshi, the BeastHey everyone! After taking a moment to dig deeper on what we learned from Closed Beta, we’re ready to re-light the torches and welcome you back for more Spires and Ascension this weekend! From Thursday - Sunday, we’ll have queues open on a schedule specific to each region. More information below! Collection & Progression UpdateNow that the Closed Beta has officially ended, it’s no longer possible to continue earning Pages for your collection. However, if you haven’t yet spent the pages you earned during Closed Beta, you can still use them to unlock your Collection items and Book Rewards. This means you can still redeem and enjoy the cosmetics you unlocked from the Closed Beta for the time being– and, as a reminder, the Prestige Items you earned are yours to keep - but the other cosmetics will be reset sometime in the co…
- Arkheron Fan Art Competition Results - 10 August 2026
The first-ever Arkheron Fan Art Competition has come to a close, and voting is complete! To everyone who picked up a brush, stylus, mouse or tablet for our Fan Art Competition: thank you. When we set out to build the world of Arkheron, we envisioned a realm accentuated with dark, fantastical, and mysterious elements at every turn. Seeing that vision come to life through our talented community’s perspectives has inspired and delighted us. From stylized illustrations and handcrafted sculpture in the Premium Art category, to the chaotically brilliant MS Paint submissions, you exceeded every expectation we had. Scroll down to see the winning entries, as chosen by the Arkheron dev team. And last but not least: the coveted Fan Favorite winner, selected by a community vote.Premium ArtAny static medium: illustration, painting, sculpture, mosaic etc.First Place: Hollow’s Darkling Staff by rickle…
- Arkheron 0.21.0g (Hotfix) Patch Notes - 5 August 2026
We’ve deployed a quick hotfix for Update 0.21.0 to improve Weekly Playtests. Bug FixesFixed an issue where Custom Game voice and text channels did not reconnect after a Custom Ascension match ended and players returned to the main menu. This issue may still occur after Custom Spires matches. The team is currently working on a fix!
- This Week in Arkheron - August 3 - 9 - 4 August 2026
Thanks for Playing the Arkheron Closed Beta Encore!“Find me next cycle. I will remember you.” – Karriv, the ForgeOur team is taking this week to dive deeper into all our learnings from over the course of our first-ever Closed Beta. That means there will be no Playtest servers active this week. We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in the Arkheron Closed Beta and provided valuable feedback through your gameplay, in our Discord, and in the Forums.Next week, we’ll start up our Weekly Playtests once more, so come back to help us keep testing, iterating, and improving the Arkheron experience. We’ll also host a Tower Hour next Tuesday, August 11, to talk with our community about what we’re taking away from Closed Beta, and what we’re prioritizing for the following weeks. But this isn’t “Next Week in Arkheron,” so what’s going on this week? Read on.Closed Beta Community Ac…
- Arkheron 0.21.0f (Hotfix) Patch Notes - 30 July 2026
We’ve deployed a quick hotfix for Update 0.21.0 with a few fixes as we head into our Closed Beta Encore!Bug FixesFixed an issue where the Custom Spires store was showing an incorrect loot pool mid-match.Fixed an issue where incorrect sensitivity settings made menu selection difficult in languages that use comma-decimal.Fixed players and enemies stuttering at the start of a match.
- This Week in Arkheron - July 27 - August 2 - 29 July 2026
Closed Beta Ends… Unless…?Our first-ever Closed Beta has officially ended, but we’re not ready to say goodbye! Read on for more info about how to keep playing Arkheron in our Closed Beta Encore from July 30 - August 2.Closed Beta EncoreFor limited times this weekend, come back to the Tower for more Arkheron! We’re opening up queues once again this Thursday - Sunday for limited windows of Spires & Ascension. As part of the Closed Beta Encore, we’re leaving the Closed Beta Collection open a little while longer, so you can keep gathering Pages and redeem them for all those Closed Beta goodies, including the Prestige Track items – which, as a reminder, will remain on your account forever! Learn more about the Encore here! \ Fan Art CompetitionIt’s the last week of our Fan Art Competition! You have until August 5th at 1PM PT to submit your creations, so get painting, modeling, sketching, or…
