- Update 21: UI Improvements & Tiered Castle Splash Images - 13 April 2025
Hello, Arrowers! 🏹 We've got a fresh new update for Sky Is Arrows, and while it's not the biggest content drop ever, it's one of those quietly transformative ones—the kind that makes the game feel better every time you touch it. Let’s dive into Update 21! Tiered Castle Splash Images When you recruit armies from your castle, you’ll now see something new: Gorgeous splash images for each faction’s castle—updated dynamically based on the castle's current tier. Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 castles now have their own unique artwork. That’s 3 images per faction, giving a visual reward as your stronghold grows. This brings a bit more world-building and beauty to a key part of the game loop. Consider it a visual "you’re progressing" moment, even between fights. UI Improvements – Cleaner, Crisper, Smarter Let’s be real: some of the UI elements were still living in the past. Cool 3D spins and tilte…
- Important News from the Sky: It Works & New Bundles! - 31 March 2025
Hello Arrowers, We’ve got some great news to share today, and I want to thank each and every one of you for sticking with Sky Is Arrows through thick and thin. 1.) It Works! We're Back in the Skies The game is now launching properly again for everyone! Thanks to the help of our amazing QA testers (and your bug reports!), we've tracked down the major issue that affected launch stability. With 4 hotfixes rolled out since the Ebonhare Visage Item Chest update, the game is now running smoother and more stable than ever. A huge thank you to the QAs and to you, the players, for your patience while we tackled this. Your support and feedback are what keep the skies alive. 2.) New Bundles Have Arrived! We've just released two new bundles to give you more flexible ways to build your arsenal — and save while you're at it: Sky Is Arrows — All Item Chests This bundle grants access to every Item Ches…
- Secret LIVE Stream - 30 March 2025
🎥 Secret Dev Stream — Live Now! Something's happening... I’m going live right now with a quiet, no-frills stream straight from the dev chair. Expect: Raw, live gameplay of Sky Is Arrows Chill vibes. No script. No hype. Just me and the game. This stream won’t be archived—if you’re here, you’re early. Come hang out, ask questions… or just watch me lose to my own final boss again.
- Ebonhare Hotfix 4 is Live 🚀 - 30 March 2025
Hello Arrowers, Ebonhare Hotfix 4 is now live! This update should finally resolve the remaining launch issues. While our QA team is still reviewing the build, it’s been made public early as it already shows significant improvements in startup stability. 🙏 Thank you for your continued patience — and if you're still experiencing any launch problems, please reply here so we can investigate further. ⚠️ Note: In this version, your display resolution and full-screen preferences will not be saved between sessions. All other settings will remain intact. Simply set your preferred resolution on launch — we’ll be restoring proper saving of display settings in an upcoming update. Thanks again, – The Sky Is Arrows Team
- Hotfix 3 – Smoother Skies - 23 March 2025
Hey Commanders! We’ve pushed out a quick hotfix to clean up a few rough edges and add some visual polish. Nothing huge, but we think you’ll feel the difference. 🛠️ What's New: Engine Update – We've upgraded Unity to the latest version. This should resolve launch issues for some players and brings general stability boosts. Camera Distance – Pulled back slightly (from 25 to 30) to give a better view of your surroundings and help those sprites be crisp. Loading Screens – We've added even more loading screen artworks, and removed some that don't hit the standard. Hero Light – Your hero now has a subtle glow around them on the map, like they're carrying a torch or some light magic. Town Scene Tint – Adjusted the purple tone in the town scene in honor of the Ebonhare. Thanks for flying with us — more updates soon! 🏹 — The Sky Is Arrows Team
- Sky Is Arrows – Quick Hotfix Update 2 (Ebonhare Patch) - 23 March 2025
Hey everyone! We've just pushed a quick hotfix build with some important improvements and updates — thank you all for your feedback and patience. Here's what’s included: Town Visual Update The town is now tinted purple in honor of the legendary Ebonhare Visage! A subtle visual tribute to those brave enough to stare into the abyss... Steam Launch Fixes We’ve made backend adjustments to resolve the issue with the game not launching properly from Steam for some players. If you're still experiencing issues, we’ve added a Test Branch: Right-click Sky Is Arrows in your Steam Library Select Properties → Betas Choose the "Test - Test" branch This version disables most lights in the Town scene, which may help avoid crashes on certain setups. Launching directly via the .exe may also work in the meantime. Cursor Size Fix The in-game cursor is now much smaller and cleaner, especially during early g…
- New Teaser / Trailer for Ebonhare Visage DLC - 15 March 2025
🎬 New Teaser / Trailer for Ebonhare Visage DLC! 🎭🏹 Archers, commanders, and seekers of power—the shadows stir once more. A new teaser trailer for the Ebonhare Visage Item Chest DLC has landed on the store page, unveiling a glimpse of its dark legend. The winds whisper of war, of battles fought in the sky and on blood-soaked fields. But now, something darker emerges—a presence shrouded in mystery and might. The Ebonhare Visage—an artifact feared and revered. Some say it whispers to its wearer. Others claim it sees beyond sight itself. Those who don it command fear, while those who stand against it... vanish into the dark. Will you wield its power? Or be consumed by it? Watch the teaser now on the store page! Then, raise your banners, ready your arrows, and step into the next chapter of Sky Is Arrows. — The Sky Is Arrows Team 🏹
- Hotfix to 11.1 that fixes launch crash for some - 15 March 2025
Hey Archers, We’ve been listening to your feedback and have identified the cause of the startup crashes on Windows—UnityCrashHandler.exe. We've now removed it from the latest build, which should allow affected players to launch the game without issues. What to Do: Make sure your game is updated, and if you still run into problems, try verifying your game files on Steam. (Uninstall and re-install is one option.) Thanks for your patience and support 🏹 – Yale
- Prepare for Battle with Version 11.1 and the Ebonhare Visage Item Chest DLC! - 24 February 2025
The latest update for Sky Is Arrows is here, bringing exciting new features and an all-new DLC to deepen your adventure! Version 11.1 introduces QHD resolution support, new immersive loading screen artwork, and quality-of-life improvements to refine your experience. But that’s not all—step into the shadows with the Ebonhare Visage - Item Chest DLC, a collection of six powerful and mysterious artifacts drawn from the enigmatic depths of the Black Warren. Whether you seek to strike fear into your enemies, enhance your agility, or master the battlefield with arcane relics, these new treasures will shape your hero’s destiny. Read on to discover the full details of this thrilling update! Version 11.1 Includes: Added QHD resolution support for 2560 x 1440. Perfect for windowed mode or full screen on higher resolution monitors. 10 new loading screen artworks added to enhance immersion and make…
- Merry Christmas! New Item Chest DLC announced: Black Rabbit Item Chest - 25 December 2024
Hello, brave warriors of Sky is Arrows! On this special day, I want to send you all warmest wishes for a joyful and magical Christmas. Now, it wouldn’t be the holiday season without a little gift of excitement, would it? I'm thrilled to announce that the Black Rabbit Item Chest DLC is hopping your way soon! 🐇 This DLC will be packed with incredible new treasures to uncover, offering an array of unique items to elevate your adventures. You won’t want to miss this! This DLC holds a special place in my heart because it’s inspired by Mr. W, the adorable rabbit who I adopted 3 months ago. Watching his curious nature and playful spirit has been a joy and a source of endless inspiration. This one’s for him—and for all of you to enjoy! Here’s a sneak peek at two exclusive items from the upcoming chest: ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? More will be revealed about these items (and their official names) v…
- Sky Is Arrows Pricing Update - 16 December 2024
Sky Is Arrows: Pricing Update Hello Sky Is Arrows Community, There is some important news to share regarding the pricing of Sky Is Arrows. Starting in the new year January 1st 2025 Sky Is Arrows will be transitioning from a free-to-play model to a one-time purchase price of approximately $14.99. Why the Change? Although there was great exposure from the free version, not that many of DLC were purchased to support the free model. Having a base cost to the game is the best next step, the DLC prices will be lowered as well when this change takes effect. What Does This Mean for Current Players? Existing Players: If you have already downloaded and installed Sky Is Arrows before the price change, you will not be charged. The game will remain in your library and you will continue to receive all future updates and base content for free. New Players: After the transition date, new players will n…
- Doing More Celestial Bow Item Chest Developer Runs! - 22 September 2023
Doing more runs of Sky Is Arrows with the Celestial Bow and Dragon Bracer Item Chests unlocked. Click here to get the Celestial Bow DLC available now! Thanks for tuning in and keeping up to date with Sky Is Arrows.
- New Spell Casting Animations Part 2: Version 11.0 - 14 September 2023
Version 11.0 is live and includes new spell casting animations and other updates. This is part 2 of the heroes spell casting animation updates. These animations trigger when the hero casts a Spell as opposed to using an Ability like Hero Attack or Snipe. Using abilities will still trigger the hero's attack animation to differentiate the different types of Skills. There is a big emphasis on Spell casting effects in the new Celestial Bow Item Chest (DLC). Check out the new animations below (timing, size, and exact frames differ in-game, also they have a particle effect when casting). Wyrm Lizardman: Curator Ranger: Additionally: Restored the plain menu background to load on initial game launch, so even wood PCs' can play Sky Is Arrows! Menu prompt added to encourage the player to switch to the normal "town scene" menu background if their computer can handle it. Once you switch and play an…
- Doing More Celestial Bow Item Chest Developer Runs! - 16 July 2023
Doing more runs of Sky Is Arrows with the Celestial Bow and Dragon Bracer Item Chests unlocked. Click here to get the Celestial Bow DLC available now! Thanks for tuning in and keeping up to date with Sky Is Arrows.
- New Spell Casting Animations for Heroes! (Part 1) - 15 July 2023
Spells are now more spell-like for 4 Heroes. Version 10.0 gets even more updates including new spell casting animations. These new animations and updates are now live. This is part 1 of the heroes that will get these updates up next is Wyrm Lizardman, Curator Ranger, and Curator Hunter at least. These animations trigger when the hero casts a Spell as opposed to using an Ability like Hero Attack or Snipe. Using abilities will still trigger the hero's attack animation to differentiate the different types of Skills. There is a big emphasis on Spell casting effects in the new Celestial Bow Item Chest (DLC). Check out the new animations below (timing, size, and exact frames differ in-game, also they have a particle effect when casting). Regiment Templar: Regiment Archer: Regiment Gargoyle: Wyrm Marauder: And there is one new achievement added: 2,000 Damage which is achieved by dealing 2,000…
- Live streaming developer runs in Version 10.0! - 28 June 2023
Playing some live games of Sky Is Arrows version 10.0 (with item chests unlocked!) Play for free, and wishlist the new DLC coming out on July 11th.
- Unleash Celestial Fury: Sky Is Arrows Version 10.0 and Celestial Bow DLC! - 28 June 2023
Sky Is Arrows version 10.0 is now live. Prepare for an exhilarating update to Sky Is Arrows! Version 10.0 introduces new final bosses, Aldruin and Sir Roland, offering fresh and challenging encounters. The user interface receives a stunning improvement with 14 new targeting and area-of-effect graphics. Discover over 27 new "extra details" for heroes in the Lore section, delving deeper into their accomplishments during their campaign. Enjoy improved controls, reworked item wordings, and the addition of the Harmony Pendant for strategic choices. With spell and ability updates, balance updates, new sound effects, AI improvements, and bug fixes, version 10.0 takes Sky Is Arrows to new heights. Update now and embark on epic adventures! Additionally, we're excited to announce the companion release of the Celestial Bow Item Chest DLC, available for pre-purchase now. Expand your arsenal with 20…
- New and Reworked Steam Achievements and more. Version 1.41 of Sky Is Arrows - 12 June 2023
Version 1.41: New and Reworked Steam Achievements This update brings updated Steam achievements to add more memorable firsts in your runs. Take your achievement unlocking skills to new heights as you explore the vast world, engage in battles, and conquer your enemies. Let's see the new achievements along with some reworked ones that you can unlock in this version: (Version 1.41 is available for Windows currently.) New and Updated Steam Achievements in 1.41 Turtle Strength: "Siege the castle last." Turtle Speed: "Siege the castle last." Drake Speed: "Visit the stables on the Map." Drake Speed: "Siege the castle first." Lucky Defence: "Defend the castle without your hero." Unkillable: "Stay alive for 1 hour and pass the final Act." Unkillable: "Stay alive for 1 hour." Survivalist: "Win a battle where your hero was maimed." Grand Summoner: "Summon a beast with the dragon bracer." Booming S…
- Version 1.4 of Sky Is Arrows & Dragon Bracer Item Chest are out now. - 6 June 2023
Sky Is Arrows Version 1.4 Welcome to version 1.4 of Sky Is Arrows! We've made significant improvements and addressed various issues to enhance your gaming experience. This patch also comes alongside the same day release of Sky Is Arrows - Dragon Bracer Item Chest DLC which adds 6 new items. (Version 1.4 and Dragon Bracer Item Chest are available for Windows currently.) Here are the highlights: Bug Fixes: Fixed the item chest bug, ensuring all chests can be opened or will be empty as intended. Fixed the problem with the ankh resurrecting the first spot in the army instead of the correct unit type when none of those units had died. Improved the functionality of the back and forth buttons in the lore section by adding a global cooldown, preventing players from skipping to the end by rapidly pressing the buttons. Fixed some text descriptions of units to fix typos in plural forms. Fixed the…
- Update: What's Next? & Pricing - 22 August 2022
Hello and thank you to all supporters of Sky Is Arrows! For playing the game, making review videos, and giving feedback. This update is to outline upcoming next steps for Sky Is Arrows: 1. Pricing: The price will be set to FREE on September 3rd 2022. This will help to grow the player base of Sky Is Arrows as it is nearing it's 5 year anniversary. Thank you to everyone who bought the game for $10 as that has been it's price all this time except for sales. Paid DLC content will be released at some time later to add more content to the game and a source of revenue. 2. Next Patch (v1.4) The plans for the second major patch for Sky Is Arrows (v1.4) are outlined here: Fix Known Bugs: ITEM CHEST BUG: Occasional bugged item chest that doesn't let you purchase an item (current workaround is to go into combat and then revisit the bugged chest) This is the worst bug in the game and is a must-fix S…
