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• Patch Notes·8 May 2026Official

  Developer Update – Combat, Visual Direction, and Our Next Showcase

  Hey everyone,It’s been a little while since our last update, but we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes.Since the demo launched, we’ve continued gathering and responding to player feedback while reworking major parts of the game. Some areas are getting much closer to the vision we’ve had from the start, while others still need more time and iteration.Combat & Movement UpdatesOne of our biggest focuses has been refining movement and combat.The gameplay is evolving to feel much more intentional while still staying fast and expressive. To give players more control, most actions can now be canceled into other actions, allowing combat and traversal to flow together more naturally. When everything clicks, the movement feels incredibly satisfying — especially with Vivi’s aerial mobility, which is opening the door for some really fun gameplay possibilities.We’ve also been reworking weapon responsiveness and attack buffering. Attacks now queue more reliably, so if you press attack twice, it actually feels like two deliberate attacks instead of dropped inputs or missed timing windows. Small changes like this make a huge difference in overall game feel.Right now, the current demo doesn’t fully showcase these improvements yet, but this is absolutely the direction we’re heading in.Visual DirectionThe biggest challenge for us at the moment is the visual presentation.Originally, I wanted to push the game toward a flatter, stylized illustrative look. In some ways it worked — the flatter lighting and reduced shadows helped create a more illustrated feel — but ultimately it didn’t land the way I hoped.There were still too many realistic elements mixed into the presentation, and instead of feeling cohesive, the visuals ended up reading more like a low-fi prototype for a lot of players.That feedback has been important, and we agree.We have plans to significantly update the art direction and presentation moving forward so the game better captures the atmosphere and identity we want i...
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• Patch Notes·13 Mar 2026Official

  Development Update & New Demo

  Hello friends, followers of our game Dokkalfar.I wanted to share a quick update on where we are with development.A New Demo Is AvailableA new demo is now available! This demo is a small excerpt featuring the mini-boss from the Lizard Temple.We designed it to be a short quest that quickly gives you a sense of the look and feel of the game, while also introducing you to the world and story. It’s intentionally brief, but it should give you a taste of what we’re building.What We've LearnedAfter seeing your feedback and spending more time with the demo ourselves, we feel confident that we have a strong foundation. At the same time, there are a few fundamental things we want to improve.Here are the points we hear most often:Animations feel a bit stiffMany abilities are not communicated clearly enough. Eg. Shield, Dash.The story isn’t coming through as well as it shouldThe whip needs more range and the overall feel needs improvementWhat Players Are LovingOn the other hand, there are also things players consistently tell us they enjoy:The musicThe art style and illustrationsThe RPG elements, items that affect statsThe intuitiveness and responsiveness of the controlsThe secrets and explorationViviSo while there’s plenty to fix and refine, there’s also a lot that’s already resonating with players.What Happens NextThe general feeling—both from players and from our own perspective—is that the game feel is close, but it needs a little more time in the oven.Because of that, we’re going to pause pushing forward with new content for a bit and focus on improving the core experience. Our goal is to address the issues players are noticing while doubling down on the things people already love.There isn’t a strict timeline for this phase. We’re going to keep working, keep listening to feedback, and keep refining until the game properly communicates the fantasy we’re aiming for:being a dark elf hero in a classic action-adventure side-scroller.A Note on Trailers & ScreenshotsOne thing we’...
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• Patch Notes·8 Jan 2026Official

  Happy New Year! A Dokkalfar Development Update

  Happy New Year!I wanted to share a development update on Dokkalfar and let you know what we’ve been working on.A NEW DEMO IS IMMINENTFirst and foremost: a new demo is coming very soon.It’s currently being tested on the playtest branch — huge thanks to everyone who’s been helping us test so far!This demo is a completely new, self-contained experience. We rebuilt it from the ground up with a clear goal:Set up the game’s core narrativeDeliver a focused slice of gameplayAvoid spoilers or wasted progressThe result is a 5–10 minute narrative experience that culminates in a proper boss fight — a concentrated taste of what the full game is aiming to be.We’ll be updating the demo fairly quietly at first. As a very small indie team, we can’t afford large-scale playtesting, so we’ll be relying on early player feedback to help vet the build.That means we’ll need your help:Play the demoShare feedbackSpread the word if you enjoy itPERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTSAlongside the new demo, we’ve made meaningful performance improvements across the game.The upcoming demo is now playable on Steam Deck, which is a big step forward from earlier builds. Performance can still dip in more demanding scenes — especially environments with heavy particle effects — as we continue balancing visual quality and performance.If you have the option, we currently recommend streaming to Deck for the smoothest experience. That said, a lot of work has gone into getting the game back on the right track for handheld play, and this is something we’ll continue refining as development progresses.NEW MUSICYou may have noticed some new music in recent builds.Vilakshan and his team have been hard at work crafting the soundtrack of Dokkalfar, and we’re incredibly happy with how it’s shaping up. This is a clip from one of our Ice Tower dungeon which previews a new music track. Follow us on YouTube for more OST drops!WHAT’S NEXTFor now, we’re continuing to focus on building the game:New environmentsNew weaponsNew spells and ...
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• Announcements·5 Aug 2025Official

  Introducing our very first playable demo!

  We are excited to share that a playable demo is now available!This demo is designed to give players a taste of how Dokkalfar plays. It begins by equipping you with genre common abilities and a simple loadout, allowing you to dive into the game experience more swiftly.The demo map is teeming with enemies, loot, and hidden secrets! You'll find numerous NPCs to engage with and shops stocked with extra abilities to experiment with.Our primary inspiration comes from the DS-era Castlevania games, which we believe represent the pinnacle of game design. However, we aimed to modernize these concepts for today’s audience by incorporating numerous quality-of-life improvements, enhanced visuals, and gameplay that values your time. We sincerely hope you enjoy this contemporary classical experience!That being said, this is just the first of many demos to come. After nearly two years of hard work, we believe the game is finally ready to start gaining support! Currently, this is a fully self-funded project, but we truly need your assistance to demonstrate to publishers that there is a demand for this game! So, please add us to your wishlist!It may sound cliché, but this game is crafted by gamers for gamers, and we genuinely value player feedback. We encourage you to share your thoughts with us as we aim to create an exceptional game!We sincerely hope you enjoy everything we've poured into this initial demo and look forward to having you follow us on our development journey!
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• Announcements·29 Jul 2025Official

  We’re thrilled to share the debut track from our original soundtrack!

  We're thrilled to unveil the theme track composed by Vilakshan Kandwal and Abhinav Prajapati for our upcoming game, Dokkalfar: The Ballads of Vivi the Dark Elf, and we can't wait for you to experience this amazing sneak peek of our extraordinary soundtrack!
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