- 20% Off in the Steam Autumn Sale! - 2 October 2026
20% Off in the Steam Autumn Sale!Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is now 20% off as part of the Steam Autumn Sale.The sale runs from October 1 at 10:00 AM PT to October 8 at 10:00 AM PT. "Dark Castle Kitchen": recipes inspired by the game, posted on our official X accountOn the official X account of Digitalis Publishing, the studio behind the game, developer Yoshio Nishimura occasionally posts "Dark Castle Kitchen," a series of recipes recreating dishes and items that appear in the game.Some of this content is exclusive to X, so please give us a follow.▼Digitalis Publishing Official Xhttps://x.com/digitalis_pub(Image: A special scone modeled after the in-game item“magic-sealing ward” https://x.com/digitalis_pub/status/2095829226922430560)
- Update Notice - 28 September 2026
Thank you very much for playing *Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle*.We have updated the English text to make it easier to read than the previous version.We appreciate your continued support of *Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle*.
- Lowest price yet — 20% off for a limited time! - 24 August 2026
To celebrate the release of the Witch of the Dark Castle Original Soundtrack, the game is now on sale at its lowest price since launch!For a limited time, you can get it at 20% off. The Original Soundtrack is also available now — and with the bundle sale on Steam, buying it together with the game gets you an even bigger discount.Don't miss this chance to dive in.A free demo is also available, letting you experience roughly the first 30 minutes of the game.If you're considering picking up the full version, we recommend giving the demo a try first.
- Update Notice - 21 August 2026
Thank you very much for playing *Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle*.We have updated the English text to make it easier to read.We appreciate your continued support of *Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle*.
- Soundtrack is now available! Plus a bundle sale on Steam - 9 August 2026
Witch of the Dark Castle Original Soundtrack has been released!In addition to the download version now available on various platforms, streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and others is also live.To commemorate the release, we're also holding a bundle sale on Steam where you can get 10% off by purchasing the main game and Original Soundtrack together as a set.Those who already own the main game can purchase the soundtrack on its own at a discounted price as well.The music for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto (Basiscape), known for titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.His tracks — coloring the grand adventure woven by the player's choices, along with the mystery and tension hidden within the dark castle — vividly bring the game's world to life.Five tracks are currently available to preview in a video. Please…
- Original Soundtrack Launches August 9 — Preview Video Now Available! - 3 August 2026
The Original Soundtrack for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is set to launch on August 9!In addition to purchase on Steam and various digital storefronts, it will also be available for streaming on services such as Spotify and Apple Music.To mark the announcement, a preview video is now available. The soundtrack will feature 13 tracks, five of which are available to preview.The game's music is composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto (Basiscape), known for his work on titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. His score vividly brings to life the game's fantasy world and the adventure surrounding the Dark Castle.Details on where to purchase the soundtrack will be announced again after its release. If you've enjoyed the game, we hope you'll consider picking it up. ▼ Witch of the Dark Castle Original Soundtrack — Official Page (Japanese)https://basiscape.com/store_witch…
- Update Notice - 21 July 2026
Thank you very much for playing *Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle*.We have fixed the soft lock that was occurring at the “Birdpod Tree.”We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our users.We appreciate your continued support of *Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle*.
- Production Column #12 (Final Installment) - 17 July 2026
This article is about “words.” It’s a topic that extends beyond gamebooks.While working on this project, I came to realize once again just how challenging—and wonderful—words can be.Misinterpretations of meaning, incorrect usage, or failing to notice my own unusual, made-up words… I felt quite embarrassed when others tested this game.On the flip side, when people enjoyed or laughed at the words I’d written, I felt like I was on top of the world. A single word can make you feel embarrassed or happy… For better or worse, I think the power of words is truly amazing.In Japan, there is a concept called “kotodama” (the spirit of words). It’s the belief that “words possess spiritual power.” It’s also said that the words we speak become reality.In a previous column, I wrote about “the word ‘thank you’” and how “the brain has no mechanism to distinguish between ‘self’ and ‘others.’”Even if used…
- Update Notice - 13 July 2026
Thank you very much for playing *Veritas Tales: The Witch of the Dark Castle*.We have configured the game to launch in full-screen mode.*Press Alt+Enter to switch to windowed mode.*
- Steam Cloud Save Support Added - 10 July 2026
Thank you very much for playing Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle.As of today, the game now supports Steam Cloud.We hope you continue to enjoy Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle.
- Production Column: Part 11 - 10 July 2026
The history of gamebooks is relatively short, and their origins are said to date back to *Choose Your Own Adventure*, published by Bantam Books in 1979 (though there are various theories on this). Incidentally, the novel considered to be the oldest is *The Tale of Genji*, written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century, while the oldest known writing is the Sumerian clay tablets inscribed in Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE.Considering that, from the time humanity first began using writing to the present day, there had never been a text (or story) whose content changed based on the reader’s choices, I believe that the “Choose Your Own Adventure” series, the first “game books” ever published, and *The Warlock of Firetop Mountain* by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone were truly “great inventions.”In Japan, a massive gamebook boom began in 1984, with new titles being published one after a…
- About Language Settings - 9 July 2026
Thank you so much for playing Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle.If the game does not launch in your preferred language, please try the following steps:1. Quit the game.2. In your Steam Library, right-click Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle and select "Properties."3. Under the "General" tab, change the language setting.4. Launch the game again.We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your continued support of "Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle."
- Full Version Out Now! - 9 July 2026
The full version of Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is out now!The game is priced at $16.99 and will be available at 10% off for the first two weeks following launch.With over 300 illustrations and a script of around 150,000 words, it's the product of more than six years of development.We hope you'll dive in and immerse yourself in its classic fantasy world!About the DemoVeritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle will continue to offer its demo even after the full version's launch.The demo lets you experience roughly the first 30 minutes of the full game.If you're on the fence about buying the full version, we hope you'll try the demo first.Streaming PolicyFor the full version of Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, we welcome Let’s Play videos, streaming, and video creation across the entire game.Monetization of videos and streams is perfectly fine, whether you're an individua…
- Let's Play & Streaming Guidelines - 9 July 2026
For the full version of Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, we welcome Let’s Play videos, streaming, and video creation across the entire game. Monetization of videos and streams is perfectly fine, whether you're an individual or a company. We do have one request, though.Witch of the Dark Castle is an adventure game that leans heavily on its story. Watching a playthrough may well reveal how it ends.But at the same time, the journey that leads there differs from player to player.Even when the same event unfolds, you can choose to fight, talk it out, or run. This is a game that puts "your choices" to the test.We hope you'll open the book with your own hands, too, and write "your own adventure."
- Just 1 Day Until Launch! - 8 July 2026
Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle launches tomorrow!Priced at $16.99, with a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks after release.The full version goes live on July 8 at 8:00 PM PT. A rich fantasy world—and the adventure waiting within it—is calling.If you haven't wishlisted it yet, don't miss your chance!
- Production Column: Part 10 - 3 July 2026
It would be so convenient if we could use magic, wouldn’t it? If I could use just one kind of magic, I’d choose “the power to fly” without a second thought. I’d love to soar through the sky freely and effortlessly, whenever I want and for as long as I want. In the “Sorcery!” series of gamebooks, starting with *The Shamutanti Hills* by Steve Jackson, there are as many as 48 different types of magic. Of course, there are spells to attack enemies, but there are also spells that emit foul odors, spells that let you talk to animals, and even spells that make people dance cheerfully.In this work, *The Witch of the Dark Castle*, magic is established as “a special power brought by ‘Holger,’ who visited 2,000 years ago, and not everyone can use it.” The protagonist, the witch Paneli, manifests the effects of 11 different types of magic using spellbooks and potions.I’d like to share with you all…
- Final Trailer Now Live! - 2 July 2026
■The final trailer for Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is here!The trailer showcases the care and craft poured into the game, along with its gameplay highlights, accompanied by voice narration.(Japanese voice / English subtitles) The full version of Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle launches July 8(PT).We hope you'll watch the trailer and look forward to release day. ■The demo, rated "Very Positive" on Steam, is also available nowA demo of Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle is also out now and has been warmly received.It currently holds a "Very Positive" rating in the reviews on its Steam store page.To everyone who has already played the demo version, thank you so much!If you haven't tried it yet, we'd be delighted for you to experience the world of the game for yourself.
- Production Column: Part 9 - 26 June 2026
Fantasy-themed gamebooks are always full of terrifying monsters, aren’t they? This book features plenty of monsters as well.I love monsters. It’s not just their appearance—I can’t help but wonder where they came from, why they’re there, and what they usually do.My love for monsters began with *RPG Fantasy Encyclopedia* by Hiroshi Hayakawa, published by SoftBank Publishing’s Publishing Division in Japan. Of all the gifts my mother ever gave me, this was the one that made me happiest—second only to life itself (I’m exaggerating a bit). Inside this book are countless monster names, illustrations, and backstories. Inspired by this book, my older brother—who was still a child at the time—and I would take turns drawing monsters in a single notebook, just like a shared diary. That notebook was my most treasured possession, but I lost it when I moved away from my hometown. It’s such a shame.Per…
- Production Column: Part 8 - 19 June 2026
3-Minute TartTart Crust Ingredients: Whole wheat flour, leftover rice, rolled oats, salt, coconut oil, agar powder, cinnamonFilling Ingredients: Persimmons, sake lees, leftover rice, coconut oil, agar powder, five-spice powder (Optional)Just like the chestnut cake I introduced before, my wife makes all kinds of dishes and desserts. This time, she made a “3-Minute Tart” inspired by the “3-Minute Clock” that appears in the game. It certainly can’t be made in just 3 minutes, but I think it’s possible to finish eating it in 3 minutes (our staff enjoyed it very much).In a previous column, I mentioned that when it comes to food in gamebooks, “dried meat” is the first thing that comes to mind, but the next thing that pops into my head is the “meat from the food storage room” that appears in S. Jackson’s *The Fortress of Balsa*. This meat is actually alive, and if a player eats it, it goes on a…
- We have updated the demo version. - 19 June 2026
The changes are as follows:・We have increased the screen size when the game starts.・We have changed the behavior so that pressing the ESC key now takes you to the Grandpa screen (menu).・We have increased the speed at which messages are displayed.
