Aura of Worlds

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• Patch Notes·23 Aug 2026Official

  Update 1.5.17: Aim Assist, customized loadouts & more +Thank you for 💯 reviews

  Greetings adventurers! Here are some of the enhancements we've been working on. New Upgrade: Lock-in starting equipment {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/1933644cabd5eadb4025d49747fa8e7c918b8030.png You can find this in the character upgrades section of the hub (you will need to have 12 equipment items unlocked). It lets you lock in any starting item in exchange for 1 token per run. In addition to pre-existing upgrades such as selecting a background & starting rune, this allows for much more loadout customization. Aim Assist {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/2c25103bba443ca749de2fd663ea40ce07d80341.png We've added an aim assist system to gamepad controls to make shooting/casting/throwing/spear stabbing etc. easier. It targets the nearest opponent in the cardinal direction you're facing, without compromising your ability to hit traps or contraptions accurately. You can change the intensity in Options->Controls->Gamepad (Low by default) Note: Aiming with the right stick also overrides this behavior. Lock On Aiming Adjustments 𖦏 The other mechanic, where you can lock onto a specific target by flicking the right stick in their direction, is still present. However, it is now subdued when the target is out of range, and has smarter targeting. 🎵 New music and sound effects Added several new sound effects to different aspects of the game. Added a new music track that plays in certain arenas. Other Quality of life changes These include: Several meta-upgrades are now much cheaper. The 6th world is slightly harder. Levelling up past max-level now still awards tokens. Heavily reworked several menus. Increased hit feedback and effects of melee strikes. Fixed critical hits sometimes not registering (this will increase your average damage output) And much more..! Thank you for 100 Reviews! A review helps a lot with visibility on Steam & reaching this milestone means a lot to us. Thank you for your support ❤️; it's what has allowed us to keep updating the game 💫.
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• Patch Notes·8 Mar 2026Official

  Update Set 1.5

  Happy Lunar New Year, folks 🏮🐎! Here's what we've been working on over the past several months: Inventory Overhaul {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/6a1913923ea2595312567613132e74866751e8b8.png We've been reworking the inventory to be more intuitive and to encourage multitasking between items. There are now 4 hot bar inventory slots. For main weapon For offhand weapon/tools For Offhand abilities/tools For Offhand abilities/tools Additionally: In Weapon wheel mode, shortcuts exist to choose between categories (1-4 on keyboard) or the trigger or bumper buttons on gamepad. Pressing a button corresponding to a slot in grid inventory/weapon wheel mode will map the selected item to that slot. Dropping Items: Most items can now be dropped from your inventory in grid view, to make more space. There are multiple other refinements to display and sorting of items. New Arenas Added new survival arenas to challenge your combat skills in late game areas of Cold Crust Caverns {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/b4806055123fa62e2489e426ea9d67ceb7a5e083.png and Mantle's Edge. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/975ef6aefe639327b1489c74d8bf467b7b93e801.png Completing an arena can open a shortcut to optionally skip one level (so long as it's not the boss of the area). Control Updates: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/3501cfb09a6b2d08b4fb0fef92c625b31b315d5e.png We've reworked the controls to be more intuitive, in addition to working around the mapping of the 4th item hot slot on gamepad. On Gamepad (Xbox/Steam Deck or your equivalent on dual shock controllers): A: select/swap item. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/9cf1ef482d4eafe6acf40fb8fa93218d73119d16.png/Up: Interact/Pick Up/Tackle stunned enemies. RB (Right Bumper): item slot 4 for offhand items/abilities. In weapon wheel mode, the trigger and bumper buttons may also be used to filter items by category. On Keyboard/Mouse: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/e365598ac270a9347da19d9b1a472ca8aa420025.png/E: item slot 3 R: item slot 4 Rebinding: Remember, you can rebind th...
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• Community & Events·4 Nov 2025Official

  Metroidvania Fusion Festival + 12 Days of Indie Charity Event

  Greetings Adventurers! Metroidvania Fusion festival We're pleased to announce that our rogue-lite platformer has been selected for the Metroidvania Fusion Festival, running until the 11th of November. You can find other wonderful titles participating in the event here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41046058/sale/MetroidvaniaFusion {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/4adfe670eb05d0c53bf57f86469312677e6b37e1.png 12 Days of Indie Charity Event Several streamers will band together to raise funds for Toys for Tots, a charity dedicated to providing toys to disadvantaged children. We are privileged that Aura of Worlds is included in the event's lineup of games. To join the live event and check out other fantastic indie games, visit: https://www.twitch.tv/12DaysofIndie {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/b130b93810e1917543787aefdc7f6c57337371cc.jpg Between the 5th-17th of November. If you'd like more details about the wonderful work that Toys for Tots does, visit: https://www.toysfortots.org/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/d2bfb3b531f72ffc3234c19525fbe18206837d35.png
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• Announcements·1 Sept 2025Official

  Quality of Life Improvements - 1.4.19

  Hi folks, Here are some of the enhancements we've been working on: Character Upgrade Additions {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/73fe1f7cfb123fef8726a0afbb0525e399414920.png Reforging: A new upgrade that enhances how you use upgrade forges scattered throughout the worlds. Starter rune max upgrade capacity increased to 2. Reduced resonant crystal cost of starter rune-related upgrades (if you've purchased them, some crystals will be refunded). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/e0ea9d530529ac9b658fabc9ccdd41732a6687c5.gifTip: Resonant crystals can be earned by unlocking items or world shortcuts. You can toggle upgrades on/off anytime in exchange for run XP. Dynamic control scheme detection {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32575180/3501cfb09a6b2d08b4fb0fef92c625b31b315d5e.png The game now automatically detects if you're using gamepad/mouse control schemes. Swapping every time a button is clicked (instead of prompting you). You can toggle this on/off in the controls menu. Localization Improvements We've continued to improve localization across menus and gameplay elements. Other quality of life changes New startup loading screen. User interface improvements. E.g., World and level number shown in the HUD instead of level/maxLevel. Visual fixes to unlock-related menus. Weapons/Gadgets/Spells can only be reforged 3 times by default (though you can upgrade this limit), to encourage swapping between different equipment. As always, your feedback is most welcome! Have fun!
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• Community & Events·8 Aug 2025Official

  Debut Festival + An Amazing Wizard Bundle

  Greetings Travellers! Debut festival We're pleased to announce that the game has been included in the Debut festival for select recently released titles, running until the 11th of August. You can find other wonderful titles participating in the event here: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/gmdv/sale/debutfestival2025 Huge thanks to the awesome folks at gamedev.ist for including our chaotic, creative tactics roguelite! An Amazing Wizard x Aura of Worlds Bundle We've teamed up with the fantastic developers of An Amazing Wizard: A unique roguevania where you craft your own spells! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/57333/An_Amazing_Wizard__X_Aura_of_Worlds/ In this RogueVania bundle, Blast through worlds! Creativity is your greatest weapon. Two rogue-lite adventures. One legendary combo. Get clever. Get chaotic. Get enchanted.
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