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Hello, Adventurers.With the major shift in direction introduced in EAS11, we have made some sweeping changes, and the areas that still need improvement have become increasingly apparent. Right now, our focus is on carefully refining these areas and continuing to develop the game in line with the dir

Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update.IRONMACEBugfixes:Fixed an issue in Expedition Mode where no Escape Portal appeared just before the final circle in Solo and Duo.Fixed an issue in Firedeep where the boss room could be disconnected from its e

Hello Adventurers,Welcome to Early Access Season 11!This season marks a major turning point for Dark and Darker. We are returning to the core vision that first inspired the game: a dangerous and unpredictable dungeon adventure where every decision matters, every encounter carries risk, and every suc

Hello Adventurers! Join us on Twitch for another developer Q&A, where you’ll hear directly from the Dark and Darker developers, hosted by partnered streamer/content creator, UrbanGentt! Watch live on:IRONMACE__ - TwitchUrbanGentt - Twitch Tune in, listen to the latest insights from the developers, a

Hello! The EAS10 Warlord Tournament has come to a close! The highest ranking Warlords from Asia, EU, and NA took to the Arena today to battle for the top spot in their region. After a full day of matches, we now have our Champions! Thank you to everyone who competed, tuned in, and helped support the

Hello Adventures, The Dark and Darker EAS10 Warlord Tournament Main Finals begin on October 2! Four teams from each region will battle for the throne. Join us live to see who will be crowned this season’s Warlord champions! 📺 LivestreamWatch live on Twitch here 🌐 Regional Tournament ScheduleASIA:

Dark and Darker DLC is on sale for the Steam Autumn Sale.On SaleLegendary Status: 30% off ($30.00 → $21.00)EAS10 Seasonal Pack: 50% off ($8.99 → $4.49)Sale PeriodOctober 1, 17:00 UTC – October 8, 17:00 UTCExtended Legendary Status SaleThe Legendary Status discount continues with the EAS11 update and

Hello Adventurers, This update brings minor improvements in preparation for the upcoming EAS 11 wipe scheduled for October 9. These improvements include server optimization and several QoL functions including a new sort feature for your stash. Enjoy the end of season Arena event while we are work ha

just a quick reminder that Team IRONMACE and Dark and Darker will be at Tokyo Game Show 2026 starting September 19th and going through September 21st, in Chiba! If you're attending, be sure to stop by and say hello! 📍 Location: Makuhari Messe (Japan) 📅 Dates: September 19–21, 2026 🎫 Booth: 02-C05

Hi Adventurers,This update ushers in the Tavern Volkfest Event. Join us and celebrate this wonderful autumn season with a nice tall mug of ale. During the event, festive ales found within barrels grant random powerups to assist you on your journeys. Also, be sure to visit the shop to discover ale re

Hello Adventurers!The application for the EAS10 Warlord Tournament is now OPEN!It is time for you Warlords to prove your dominance and steeziness among the most skillful and ruthless warriors from the world!The applications are open to all Warlords who managed to hold their rank until September 6 23

Hello Adventurers,This update readies the main questline seasonal rewards. We’ve worked hard on improving the accessibility of the quests this season and believe this season should be the most straightforward to accomplish. We’ve added fun and quirky new rewards to give that extra motivation to cros

We're bringing Dark and Darker to Tokyo Game Show 2026 in Chiba as well, and we'd love to see you there.📍 Location: Makuhari Messe (Japan) 🗓️ Dates: September 19~21, 2026🎟️ Booth: 02-C05 Come by to meet the team, talk about Dark and Darker, and hang out with fellow adventurers. At the booth:Dark

We're bringing Dark and Darker to PAX West 2026 in Seattle, and we'd love to see you there. 📍 Location: Seattle Convention Center - Arch Expo Hall 📅 Dates: September 4~7, 2026 🎫 Booth: #763 Come by to meet the team, talk about Dark and Darker, and hang out with fellow adventurers.At the booth:Dar

Hello Adventurers,This update introduces the new taming and beast control system for the Ranger. Rangers will now be able to tame various animals from the dungeons to help in their bidding.We’ve also implemented sorely missing essential features such as a basic tutorial and inventory item swapping a

Hello! We're excited to announce that the EA Season #10 Warlord Tournament will be held this October! Full details are still being finalized, but here's some preliminary information to get you started.APPLICATIONSApplications are open to players who reach and hold Warlord rank as of September 6 23:5

Greetings, Adventurers!This hotfix has bugfixes for a number of issues that have been disrupting the gameplay experience, along with a handful of balance adjustments. We've also added rewards for the outstanding adventurers who do well on the Weekly Hall of Fame! Now on top of bragging rights, you'l

Hi Adventurers!This update introduces our Early Access 3rd Anniversary Event. During the event, the Skeleton returns to the Tavern with a special new quest to celebrate the anniversary.We've also fixed several major bugs that affected gameplay, made a number of balance adjustments, and improved the

Welcome Adventurers,This update brings numerous bug fixes and balance changes as we open the Marketplace and Arena. We’ve also made changes to how perks are unlocked as players who exclusively play the Squire Royale mode have less means to level up. We’ll look to improve that discrepancy in the futu

Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update.IRONMACEBugfixes:Fixed an issue where the game could crash if the Detail or Recent Matches button was pressed immediately after entering the Leaderboard screen.Fixed an issue where canceling the Rogue's Play