We have some important news to share with you. It is with deep regret that we have to announce that Lince Works will effectively stop the development of new projects indefinitely, starting this April. We have been lucky enough to work on what we love for the past nine years, pouring our hearts and souls into creating immersive and entertaining games for you to enjoy, and we are so proud of what we have accomplished. But unfortunately, we have come to the end of our journey. The last couple of years have been particularly difficult as we shifted towards the development of new IPs and a new course for the company. We were ambitious about what we wanted to achieve as a studio, but sadly, although we made good progress, the economic context was not favorable and we ran out of time. It breaks our hearts to know that all the work we have done for the past year will ultimately not come to a completion. We will always be grateful to our community and players around the world. Your loyalty and passion for our games have been our driving force, and we cannot thank you enough for the invaluable support you have shown us throughout these years. We want to assure you that Aragami and Aragami 2 will remain available across all platforms and store fronts and the online co-op will be accessible. We would also like to express our appreciation to our incredible team, who have worked so hard on bringing our games to life. It is with a heavy heart that we have to separate our ways, but we know that they will continue to bring their talent and passion to the industry in the future. We will do our best to help them find the best place to continue their career. Although we may be closing our doors, the memories and experiences shared with the team and you, our fans, will remain forever. Thank you for being part of our journey and for making it an unforgettable one. Lince Works

[ 2023-03-07 15:42:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're so happy to share that the campaign for Aragami plushies has been funded! That means that the plushies are going into production shortly, and will be shipped January 2023! Thank you all for making this possible! You can still preorder the plushie until November 1! PRE-ORDER ARAGAMI PLUSHIE HERE

[ 2022-10-27 15:38:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

The legend says Aragami was made of shadows And now its made of fluff! Weve partnered with the amazing people at Makeship to bring you ARAGAMI PLUSHIES! And theyre ADORABLE and SOFT.
You can now get one of these limited edition cute little stealthy boys on the Makeship website. We need at least 200 preorders to actually produce the plushies, so make sure you order one now so we can make it possible! The campaign ends October 25, 2022! PRE-ORDER ARAGAMI PLUSHIE HERE

[ 2022-10-07 09:46:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aragami is turning 6!

They grow up so fast :_) Were celebrating Aragamis 6th anniversary with a BIG discount during this week, and you can grab it at 85% off! Spread the word! If you already played Aragami, remember Aragami 2 is out now with all the post-launch free content - difficulty modes, a photo mode and an Aragami-inspired classic mode for those who loved its classic stealth gameplay. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Also, as were celebrating Aragamis anniversary today, weve kicked-off a crowdfunding campaign for a limited edition plushie! Designed in collaboration with Makeship, this little buddy is soft and adorable and you can pre-order it now!
Thanks for being there, we hope to celebrate many more Aragami anniversaries with you all! The Lince Works team

[ 2022-10-04 09:10:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aragami 2 is celebrating its first anniversary!

We cant believe its already been twelve months since players set off on an adventure in the Rashomon Valley, fighting the armies of Akatsuchi, wielding shadow powers, and sharing the journey with their friends. Many things have happened since then. Most of all, weve been listening to feedback from our players and fans. Our objective for Aragami 2 post-launch support was, first and foremost, to address the main issues that came up since launch - especially bug fixing and solving the multiplayer issues. Were happy to say that we fixed these and many other problems reported during the latest months, and now the game is far more solid. Additionally, we also wanted to add new free features based on community feedback that we thought players would enjoy and improve the overall game experience. First is the addition of a photo mode, and an advanced customization system, which lets players personalize their character more freely. Classic Mode was released in March and was a big challenge. We wanted to make a tribute to the original game and its thousands of fans. Give those new to the franchise a new way to play Aragami 2. The key for us was to increase the stealth elements while keeping the fast and agile gameplay that Aragami 2 had. We are pleased with the result, and the players seem happy too. And finally, we brought new difficulty modes intended to adapt to the priorities of each player and improve the enemies AI. We want to do so much more with Aragami 2. Many ideas and features would be awesome to have in the game - and we appreciate all the feedback and ideas youve shared with us - but we feel its the time to move on and shift our focus towards brand-new adventures. Who knows, maybe all those ideas can be the pillars of the next iteration in the Aragami series? :) It is too soon to share any information regarding new projects but be assured that well do so when the time comes. Make sure to follow us on Twitter and join our Discord server so youre up to date. In the meantime, as were celebrating Aragami 2s first anniversary, weve activated its most significant discount yet, and you can get it at 50% off right now until September 19 @ 10 AM PT as part of a Steam Daily Deal. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Also, were happy to share that an Aragami plushie is coming soon! Weve worked with the amazing people at Makeship on the plush design, and the funding campaign will start on October 4th. You can now subscribe to its newsletter here. There's more news to share, so head to our website to read the full story! Thank you very much for your continued support during this journey; we really hope that you stick with us in our next adventures. Love from all the team at Lince Works

[ 2022-09-16 20:23:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're participating in the War Child Gaming Game Action: Summer Sale on Steam from 24-31 August! A % from every copy sold of Aragami will go to War Child UK supporting children affected by war in Ukraine, Yemen, DRC, CAR, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Check it out here - https://bit.ly/GameAction Thanks for your support

[ 2022-08-25 09:06:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! Its been 6 months since the release of Aragami 2, and were so grateful for the support youve been giving us throughout this time. Community feedback is so important to us, and weve listened to you. Now, were so excited to show you the latest update arriving today to Aragami 2: the Classic Mode.
Classic Mode offers the chance to relieve Aragamis original mechanics. The new mode is available now for owners of the game with this latest update. Players looking to dive into Aragami 2 for the first time can enjoy a Daily Deal of 40% discount today, March 18th, starting @ 10am PT https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Inspired by the mechanics that fans loved from the first game, classic mode will challenge players to stick to the shadows and plan their moves with extra caution. These are the main features that youll find in the Classic Mode:

• Free leaps to shadows around you.
• Stamina levels are limited and recharge slower in bright areas.
• Direct combat is now extremely challenging and will more likely be deadly.
• Switch between normal and classic mode before starting missions.
• Classic mode is available both for single-player and multiplayer.

See the Classic Mode overview here: [previewyoutube=6wiGhx8Qbac;full][/previewyoutube] Classic Mode is our biggest update yet, but were not done. Were happy to announce that were working on another update coming Q2 2022: difficulty modes. Difficulty modes will most likely be our last content update for Aragami 2, as we move on to new unannounced projects. Even so, well continue to support Aragami 2 with fixes when necessary. Well share more details as soon as we can, hence, we recommend that you follow us on Twitter and join our Discord server so youre up to date. Thanks again for your support and feedback. We hope you enjoy the Classic Mode, whether you're a long-time fan of the Aragami series or a stealth enthusiast. The Lince Works team

[ 2022-03-18 12:19:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aragami is turning 5!

This is a very special anniversary, because it's the first one with Aragami 2 out! How time flies! To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Aragami's release, weve activated a Daily Deal for those who still have not played it - or for those who had played it but would love to play it with a friend! Now its the perfect time! Starting Tuesday October 5th until Thursday October 7th at 10 AM PT | 7 PM CET grab Aragami at 85% off! If you already enjoyed Aragami, remember that Aragami 2 is out now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Also, remember to join our Discord community at discord.gg/aragami Thanks all of you for making this adventure possible! The Lince Works team

[ 2021-10-05 17:05:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! In this brand new story trailer of Aragami 2, we introduce the main protagonist, Kurai, as he rises to become the last hope of the Kurotsuba clan, and pull players into the intense conflict that sets the stage for this ambitious sequel. [previewyoutube=CQ89uHNlusk;full][/previewyoutube] Kurai is reborn to fight the Akatsuchi Empire in their conquest of the Rashomon Valley, and to free their people and find a cure for their curse. The new video is ripe with gameplay footage but also includes looks at Aragami 2s cut-scenes, which were a staple established in the original game. Its the perfect appetizer to prepare all the aspiring assassins for the main course in September! Aragami 2 takes the community and critically-acclaimed experience of the first title to new levels. Stealth is the foundation of the Aragami experience and, with the addition of a new combat system built from the ground up, players are no longer helpless when theyre discovered. Inspired by some of the best action games around, Aragami 2 employs skill-based combat where players must strategically engage their assailants. Aragami are brilliant assassins who are as powerful as gods when stalking from the shadows but, when face to face with enemies, they are vulnerable. Knowing when to strike, defend, or dodge will be key and the most recent Aragami 2 developer walkthrough gives gamers a look at all of this in action. Aragami 2 will launch on September 17th, 2021. Remember you can get a 15% discount if you pre-purchase Aragami 2 now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ We're just over a month to launch but we still have some news to share with you until then so stay tuned! Lince Works Team

[ 2021-08-13 15:21:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! We're just two months ahead of launch of Aragami 2 and until now, we just have given you brief glimpses at the gameplay. But, now, we're excited to be able to take you deeper into the evolution of this stealth-action franchise. This new developer walkthrough shows off the completely new combat system built from the ground up for Aragami 2 and enhancements to the stealth gameplay established in the original title. [previewyoutube=KP0zZv5urNA;full][/previewyoutube] Aragami 2 will take the community and critically-acclaimed experience of the first title to new levels. Stealth is the foundation of the Aragami experience and, now, you have increased mobility so that you can maneuver more quickly from shadow to shadow. Also, when attempts to be stealthy fail, you are no longer helpless. Inspired by some of the best action games around, Aragami 2 employs skill-based combat where you must strategically engage the assailants. Aragami are brilliant assassins who are as powerful as gods when stalking from the shadows but, when face to face with enemies, they are kind of vulnerable, as they base their power in agilty and subterfuge. Knowing when to strike, defend, or dodge will be key and this developer walkthrough gives you a look at all of this in action. The original Aragami hooked fans with a stealth-focused game inspired by classic ninja experiences like Tenchu and rooted in the lore of a beautifully crafted world. The addition of the all-new strategic combat system takes what Tenchu made popular and elevates it to loftier heights. Even better, Aragami 2 can be experienced in full completely solo or with friends as a co-op stealth-action adventure. The Aragami clan, known as Kurotsuba, must utilize their power as they attempt to fight back against the invading Akatsuchi Empire. You will get the chance to experience this for yourself when the stealth-action adventure launches September 17, 2021. Remember you can pre-purchase Aragami 2 with 15% OFF now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Thank you all for your support as we face the final stage of development. We can't wait for you to have the game in your own hands! Lince Works team

[ 2021-07-16 15:43:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone! As you may know, we have now confirmed that Aragami 2 release is set for September 17th, 2021! And to celebrate that, we're running a Daily Deal and you can get Aragami at 85% OFF! The perfect opportunity to discover - or revive - the adventure that started all.
Also, remember you can now pre-purchase Aragami 2 with 15% OFF until launch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Thanks for your support, we hope you have the opportunity to enjoy this stealthy adventure! Lince Works team

[ 2021-06-04 17:10:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone! After a long time more than wed have liked We finally have some exciting news to share! We can now announce that the release date of Aragami 2 is set for September 17, 2021! Its been a long way and a lot of hard work from all the team since we first announced Aragami 2, and were so happy to be able to finally give you a date. Moreover, we proudly present the first look at Aragami 2 gameplay with a thrilling cinematic, in-engine look trailer that shows a clear evolution of the stealth-action franchise. In Aragami 2, you will face the incoming terror of the Akatsuchi Empire which threatens to invade and destroy the Rashomon Valley. The Aragami will emerge as a clan to defend their own, utilizing the shadows to avail their cause. [previewyoutube=G7xDF5fwrv4;full][/previewyoutube] The original Aragami hooked fans with a stealth-focused game inspired by classic ninja experiences like Tenchu and rooted in the lore of a beautifully crafted world. In our opinion, this sequel is taking the franchise to loftier heights with enhanced stealth mechanics, a wider variety of abilities, shadow powers and character customization features, and an all-new combat system where every move must be calculated. Weve grown a lot since working on the original game and, as a larger studio, we have an opportunity to realize all the full potential of Aragami with this sequel. One of the things that we are truly excited about is the new combat system which not only gives existing fans a new way to play but welcoming new players with a more intense gameplay experience in Aragami 2. Pre-purchase for Aragami 2 is now open on Steam and you can take advantage of a 15% off discount prior to launch. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ And thats all for now! Thank you all for your support, and stay tuned for more exciting news in the upcoming weeks! Lince Works Team

[ 2021-05-28 15:14:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone We have important news about the launch of Aragami 2, scheduled for early 2021. As you may have noticed, early 2021 is coming to an end ... Right now the game is finished and playable from start to finish, but there is still a lot of work to do. This mainly includes bug fixing and polishing, especially in its version for new generation consoles. Aragami 2 is a much more ambitious game than its predecessor and that is why we are working hard to bring you the best gaming experience possible. For that reason we have decided to move the release of Aragami 2 to Q3 2021. We will keep you updated on any other major development changes, as well as the final release date as soon as possible. In the meantime, remember you can add Aragami 2 to your wishlist - that helps us a lot! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Thank you very much for your understanding and support during all this time. Lince Works Team

[ 2021-03-09 18:04:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Happy Holidays from all of us at Lince Works!

We wish you all the best for the new year! Be happy and stay safe, we've got a new adventure coming in 2021!
Thank you all for your support, next year is going to be wild! Take care <3 Lince Works team PS: If we could ask for a Christmas wish, it'd be that you add Aragami 2 to your wishlist :) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/

[ 2020-12-23 14:20:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Happy spooky season!

We're celebrating Halloween with a special discount! Go and grab Aragami with 80% off now! The promotion will end November 2 at 10 AM PT. If you played Aragami and you liked it, you can add Aragami 2 to your wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Join the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/aragami Thank you!

[ 2020-10-29 17:43:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

The talent group of Lince Works created a game development studio and a distinguished franchise in the ninja stealth genre. In this first Dev Diary, they dive into the origins of Lince Works, the creation of Aragami and the evolution up until the development of Aragami 2. From humble beginnings, the developers recall how the idea of founding the studio came about, what it was like to turn that project into a commercial title, the challenges and setbacks during the development and the lessons learned from the experience. In this video, Lince Works explains the conception of the second title of the franchise, Aragami 2, the ambitions and what they expect to accomplish in the sequel. Watch the full story in the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTfbbDmqnPg&t=485s Add Aragami 2 to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/

[ 2020-10-22 12:43:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aragami is turning 4!

How time flies! It feels like it was yesterday when we launched the game with no idea if it would go well. And yet here we are, working on a sequel! Its been an incredible journey and wed like to thank you all for your support throughout these years. As a gift weve activated a special discount for those who still have not played Aragami - or for those who had played it but would love to play it with a friend! Now its the perfect time! Itll be running for 48 hours starting Sunday October 4th at 10 AM PT - 7 PM CET. Help us spread the word! If you already enjoyed Aragami, remember to add Aragami 2 to your Steam wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158370/Aragami_2/ Also, remember to join our Discord community at discord.gg/aragami

[ 2020-10-04 17:10:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

From darkness, the Shadow clan has returned. Introducing Aragami 2, a beautifully crafted story offering a unique ninja gameplay experience brought to you by Lince Works. Taking place 100 years after the events of the first Aragami game published in 2016, a new story unfolds amongst the chaos born of tensions between rival factions and an insatiable thirst for power. Add Aragami 2 to your Steam Wishlist.. You will receive a notification when the game releases. [previewyoutube=0hX3ypazOPM;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2020-09-01 13:36:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's Deal: Save 80% on Aragami!*

Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends Sunday 10/6 at 10AM Pacific Time

[ 2019-10-04 17:15:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today marks Aragami's 3rd anniversary!

Aragami was launched on October 4th, 2016. It became Lince Works' debut game, a success in press, player reviews and sales that has sold around 500,000 copies to date. The story of Aragami continued - or we could say it began? - with Aragami: Nightfall, a story prequel released in 2018. Today, we are celebrating Aragami's 3rd anniversary with a 80% off sale on both Aragami and Aragami: Nightfall. If you haven't played Aragami yet, or you've played it but would love to play it with a friend, now is the time to get it at its lowest price ever! Also, remember to join our Discord community at discord.gg/aragami!

[ 2019-10-04 17:01:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/771720/Aragami_Nightfall/

What is Aragami: Nightfall?

Aragami: Nightfall is the first story expansion to the celebrated stealth-action game by Lince Works. Aragami: Nightfall is a new campaign taking place before the events of Aragami, which will provide you with new challenges and more complex scenarios for experienced players, as well as proving a crucial chapter in the story of Aragami, in which you will play the events that led to the awakening of Aragami. In Aragami: Nightfall, shadow assassins Hyo and Shinobu go after the mysterious ‘Alchemist’ in one last mission to bring back a long lost companion. Play as Hyo and Shinobu and use new Shadow Powers in a story campaign that will put your stealth skills to test.

Features:

• Play as Hyo or Shinobu in Aragami: Nightfall and uncover the fate of the last Shadow Assassins.
• Try 3 new Shadow Techniques to help you fulfill your mission.
• Play 4 new story chapters through winter valleys and decayed cities to stop a grim ritual.
• Play the Aragami: Nightfall story campaign with a friend in cross-platform online multiplayer.

One more thing..

We are a small team here at Lince Works, and between Aragami and Aragami: Nightfall, it's been a fantastic journey spanning more than 4 years of our life. Even if it's not a perfect game, we are proud of it, and we believe we achieved our objective of creating a unique and different stealth action game, creating a world with its own mythology and characters, that will live for years to come in our minds and the memories of our players. Above all, we cannot wait to share this new episode in the world of Aragami with you! Have fun :) - Lince Works

[ 2018-06-05 17:10:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today's Deal: Save 60% on Aragami!*

Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time

[ 2018-06-04 17:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi there, shadow assassins! Ohh look at this... 1.6 GB patch for an almost 2 year old game? You are darn right it is! Following our weird philosophy of keeping our investment in story-driven games, we bring you the Patch 01.09 for Aragami. If you didn't know, Aragami: Nightfall, the story-driven prequel DLC to Aragami, 1 year in the making, is coming reaaaally soon (less than a month). You can read a bit about Aragami: Nightfall on this blog post: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/03/28/aragami-nightfall-is-an-expansion-of-2016s-stealth-action-game/ Or just go to the Steam page and add it to your wishlist to be notified when it comes out! There will be a launch week discount available, so if you want to support us you know what to do. *blink*
Besides the new content, we've been hard at work with those pesky performance optimizations and bug fixes. These are way too long to list, so a summary would be something like this: Changelog: * ADD: Added "Auto Aim" option for the Shadow Leap mechanic. Can be toggled in Options menu. Life saver for players using controllers. * ADD: Korean localization. No Gangnam Style emotes included, too late for that. * FIX: Big performance improvements. Really. * FIX: Lots of minor bug fixes and minor visual changes. As always, there's different beta branches to roll your game version back to previous builds. Any issues, please let us know in the comments or in the forums... or even better, let us know directly on our Discord at https://discord.gg/linceworks Stealthily loving you, - Lince Works

[ 2018-05-08 17:49:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello every one, Over the last few months, we’ve been hard at work on a new expansion to Aragami. We’ve called it Aragami: Nightfall and it’ll be releasing very soon. To mark the occasion, we’ve created a trailer showing you what Aragami: Nightfall is all about. https://www.youtube.com/embed/t2grwxeRvKw As you can see, Aragami: Nightfall is a whole new story expansion to the game, with two new playable characters who have new moves and powers, all wrapped in brand new locations. Take a look at Aragami: Nightfall’s Steam page for more info, and stay tuned to our Twitter and Facebook accounts, as we will be showing more of Aragami: Nightfall as it’s getting closer to its release. Thank you for all your support, let us know what you think of our expansion, and as always comment, your thoughts away! Regards, Lince Works Team

[ 2018-03-28 16:20:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello every one, Over the last few months, weve been hard at work on a new expansion to Aragami. Weve called it Aragami: Nightfall and itll be releasing very soon. To mark the occasion, weve created a trailer showing you what Aragami: Nightfall is all about. https://www.youtube.com/embed/t2grwxeRvKw As you can see, Aragami: Nightfall is a whole new story expansion to the game, with two new playable characters who have new moves and powers, all wrapped in brand new locations. Take a look at Aragami: Nightfalls Steam page for more info, and stay tuned to our Twitter and Facebook accounts, as we will be showing more of Aragami: Nightfall as its getting closer to its release. Thank you for all your support, let us know what you think of our expansion, and as always comment, your thoughts away! Regards, Lince Works Team

[ 2018-03-28 16:20:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello every one, Yes, we can't believe it ourselves - it's been one year to this date that Aragami hit the Steam Store. To say that time didn't fly by would be a lie. At the same time though, it feels like a lot of things have happened in those 365 days as well. To us, Aragami was a success, as it allowed us to not only fulfil that dream of releasing a game, but also to keep our studio going. And for that, there is one person we can't thank enough, and that person is you. Yes, you, the person that took a chance on us and bought our game. Without your support, and the hundreds of thousands of others just like you, we wouldn't be able to be in the position that we are in now. So, from the bottom of our collective heart - thank you! Now, it wouldn't be a birthday party without gifts. But this time around, the gifts are on us. So, to celebrate our anniversary, we are doing a little giveaway.
Now, for those that do not have our soundtrack or artbook, we have 5 of each to give away. All you have to do is comment on the below announcement with "Happy Birthday Aragami!" and we will choose winners at random. Afterwards, we will get in touch with the winners with some sweet, sweet codes. And to be fair on everyone, we will give you up until Friday midnight CET to do so. Please note - you have to have the game on Steam in order to use the codes. Once again, thank you for all your support, feedback, criticism, and love. Without you, we wouldn't be able to do what we do. You are without a doubt the best community a dev could ask for. So go forth, be stealthy, and have some cake for us! Regards, Aragami Team

[ 2017-10-04 16:18:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello every one, Yes, we can't believe it ourselves - it's been one year to this date that Aragami hit the Steam Store. To say that time didn't fly by would be a lie. At the same time though, it feels like a lot of things have happened in those 365 days as well. To us, Aragami was a success, as it allowed us to not only fulfil that dream of releasing a game, but also to keep our studio going. And for that, there is one person we can't thank enough, and that person is you. Yes, you, the person that took a chance on us and bought our game. Without your support, and the hundreds of thousands of others just like you, we wouldn't be able to be in the position that we are in now. So, from the bottom of our collective heart - thank you! Now, it wouldn't be a birthday party without gifts. But this time around, the gifts are on us. So, to celebrate our anniversary, we are doing a little giveaway.
Now, for those that do not have our soundtrack or artbook, we have 5 of each to give away. All you have to do is comment on the below announcement with "Happy Birthday Aragami!" and we will choose winners at random. Afterwards, we will get in touch with the winners with some sweet, sweet codes. And to be fair on everyone, we will give you up until Friday midnight CET to do so. Please note - you have to have the game on Steam in order to use the codes. Once again, thank you for all your support, feedback, criticism, and love. Without you, we wouldn't be able to do what we do. You are without a doubt the best community a dev could ask for. So go forth, be stealthy, and have some cake for us! Regards, Aragami Team

[ 2017-10-04 15:58:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone! We are still hard at work to support and improve Aragami. This patch contains more than 100 minor bug fixes. The summary of the more relevant fixes is the following: Changelog: * FIX: Fixed missing Chinese localization characters. * FIX: Fixed missing Hungarian localization characters. * FIX: Mouse speed setting was being ignored. * FIX: Starting the first level with Shadow Creation and Show Objective unlocked. * FIX: Several Objective UI issues. * FIX: Enemies could stay blinded forever. * FIX: Losing the crouch stance after an aerial kill. * FIX: Fixed fatal crashes related to particle systems. * FIX: Stuns from a warrior's Light Shield could leave the camera misplaced. * FIX: Final boss area attack could remain active in the last cinematic on multiplayer games. * FIX: Options and skills menus persisting on top of cinematics in multiplayer games. * FIX: In Multiplayer, players were moving while sitting. * FIX: Enemies could get stuck on bridges. * FIX: Warriors could unsheathe their sword twice in a row. * FIX: Several issues when using shadow techniques on the final boss. * FIX: Other minor fixes. * FIX: Minor level editor fixes. * MISC: Reduced AI memory usage. * MISC: Improved final boss area attack performance. As always, there's a Beta branch to roll your game version back to previous builds. Any issues, please let us know in the comments or in the forums. Cheers! - Lince Works

[ 2017-05-03 13:54:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone! We are still hard at work to support and improve Aragami. This patch contains more than 100 minor bug fixes. The summary of the more relevant fixes is the following: Changelog: * FIX: Fixed missing Chinese localization characters. * FIX: Fixed missing Hungarian localization characters. * FIX: Mouse speed setting was being ignored. * FIX: Starting the first level with Shadow Creation and Show Objective unlocked. * FIX: Several Objective UI issues. * FIX: Enemies could stay blinded forever. * FIX: Losing the crouch stance after an aerial kill. * FIX: Fixed fatal crashes related to particle systems. * FIX: Stuns from a warrior's Light Shield could leave the camera misplaced. * FIX: Final boss area attack could remain active in the last cinematic on multiplayer games. * FIX: Options and skills menus persisting on top of cinematics in multiplayer games. * FIX: In Multiplayer, players were moving while sitting. * FIX: Enemies could get stuck on bridges. * FIX: Warriors could unsheathe their sword twice in a row. * FIX: Several issues when using shadow techniques on the final boss. * FIX: Other minor fixes. * FIX: Minor level editor fixes. * MISC: Reduced AI memory usage. * MISC: Improved final boss area attack performance. As always, there's a Beta branch to roll your game version back to previous builds. Any issues, please let us know in the comments or in the forums. Cheers! - Lince Works

[ 2017-05-03 13:52:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi there, We've released a minor patch to fix some minor issues. Changelog: * NEW: Added UI feedback when a multiplayer invite fails. * FIX: Main Menu buttons appearing in wrong places. * FIX: Final boss sync issues. * FIX: Main Menu navigation issues. Level Editor Changelog: * NEW: Add fence props. * NEW: Shadow distance increased when moon rotation is being updated. * FIX: Loading a published level turned off lights. * FIX: Loading Workshop items on Linux & OSX is now working. * FIX: MusicBox bugfix. * FIX: VIP now does not affect Score medals. * FIX: VIP killed by shinen was breaking victory condition. * FIX: Field of view issues on Take Preview Photo mode.

[ 2017-03-14 07:28:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi there, We've released a minor patch to fix some minor issues. Changelog: * NEW: Added UI feedback when a multiplayer invite fails. * FIX: Main Menu buttons appearing in wrong places. * FIX: Final boss sync issues. * FIX: Main Menu navigation issues. Level Editor Changelog: * NEW: Add fence props. * NEW: Shadow distance increased when moon rotation is being updated. * FIX: Loading a published level turned off lights. * FIX: Loading Workshop items on Linux & OSX is now working. * FIX: MusicBox bugfix. * FIX: VIP now does not affect Score medals. * FIX: VIP killed by shinen was breaking victory condition. * FIX: Field of view issues on Take Preview Photo mode.

[ 2017-03-14 07:28:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

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[ 2017-02-28 18:00:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Shadow Assassins! Patch 01.07 is now live. The full patch notes are: * NEW: Level Editor with Steam Workshop support! See the Level Editor announcement to learn more about it :) * NEW: Added Russian translation. * NEW: Added Hungarian translation (thanks to Brechler Zsolt). * NEW: Added Chinese translation (thanks to Another Indie). * FIX: Gameplay crash caused by particle systems. * FIX: Removed invisible collider which blocked path to a scroll in Chapter 10. * FIX: Wrong objectives on Chapter 4. * FIX: Multiplayer - Shinen sometimes was killing enemies only on 1 client. * FIX: Multiplayer - Hikaru sync issues. * FIX: Multiplayer - Shinen dissolving corpses already dissolved. * FIX: Multiplayer - Minor fixes * Plenty of other fixes. Cheers! - Lince Works team

[ 2017-02-28 17:46:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5w_0VUhTxk Hello everyone! Today we have a big announcement to make! The Aragami Level Editor is officially live! A Level Editor for a stealth game is a feature we've always dreamed about since playing the Tenchu 2 level editor in the 90s, so when we started working on Aragami, developing a level editor was a decision we were glad to make. It took us around 2 years to finally ship it, and after a few weeks of closed beta with some superb users we can make it public and share it with all players.

Features

• Design your own levels. Upload them to Steam Workshop. Share them with thousands of Aragami players.
• Download hundreds of new levels and missions for Aragami.
• Multiplayer support! Play any level with online multiplayer!
• Hundreds of props to desing your own scenario.
• Place and design your own enemy patrols.
• 3 main objectives: Infiltration, Heist and Target Hunt.
• 1 new enemy type: The V.I.P.! Hunt him down in Target Hunt.
• 3 different locations: Graveyard, Forest and City.
• 3 level sizes: Small, Medium and Large.
• Different level variants: Pacifist, No Alerts and Time Limit.

We cannot wait what kind of levels the community will share in the following weeks, but in any case, the Aragami Level Editor marks the potential addition of hundreds of hours of gameplay to Aragami. So what are you waiting for? Design! Share! Play! You can find the Aragami Workshop at: http://steamcommunity.com/app/280160/workshop/ You can read the Level Editor Guide at: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=874063510

[ 2017-02-28 17:45:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5w_0VUhTxk Hello everyone! Today we have a big announcement to make! The Aragami Level Editor is officially live! A Level Editor for a stealth game is a feature we've always dreamed about since playing the Tenchu 2 level editor in the 90s, so when we started working on Aragami, developing a level editor was a decision we were glad to make. It took us around 2 years to finally ship it, and after a few weeks of closed beta with some superb users we can make it public and share it with all players.

Features

• Design your own levels. Upload them to Steam Workshop. Share them with thousands of Aragami players.
• Download hundreds of new levels and missions for Aragami.
• Multiplayer support! Play any level with online multiplayer!
• Hundreds of props to desing your own scenario.
• Place and design your own enemy patrols.
• 3 main objectives: Infiltration, Heist and Target Hunt.
• 1 new enemy type: The V.I.P.! Hunt him down in Target Hunt.
• 3 different locations: Graveyard, Forest and City.
• 3 level sizes: Small, Medium and Large.
• Different level variants: Pacifist, No Alerts and Time Limit.

We cannot wait what kind of levels the community will share in the following weeks, but in any case, the Aragami Level Editor marks the potential addition of hundreds of hours of gameplay to Aragami. So what are you waiting for? Design! Share! Play! You can find the Aragami Workshop at: http://steamcommunity.com/app/280160/workshop/ You can read the Level Editor Guide at: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=874063510

[ 2017-02-28 17:39:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Shadow Assassins! Patch 01.07 is now live. The full patch notes are: * NEW: Level Editor with Steam Workshop support! See the Level Editor announcement to learn more about it :) * NEW: Added Russian translation. * NEW: Added Hungarian translation (thanks to Brechler Zsolt). * NEW: Added Chinese translation (thanks to Another Indie). * FIX: Gameplay crash caused by particle systems. * FIX: Removed invisible collider which blocked path to a scroll in Chapter 10. * FIX: Wrong objectives on Chapter 4. * FIX: Multiplayer - Shinen sometimes was killing enemies only on 1 client. * FIX: Multiplayer - Hikaru sync issues. * FIX: Multiplayer - Shinen dissolving corpses already dissolved. * FIX: Multiplayer - Minor fixes * Plenty of other fixes. Cheers! - Lince Works team

[ 2017-02-28 17:18:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Shadow Assassins! After a few weeks of silence we bring you a pretty big update. The Community Update and the Assassin Masks DLC. The Assassin Masks DLC makes our favorite assassin much more stylish, with 12 new character skins usable in both single and multiplayer games!
These free skins can be unlocked by obtaining chapter medals and completing the game in the different available difficulties. New difficulties? OH YEAH! We heard you, and that's what our Community Update is about. We've revamped some frustrating stuff in Aragami, like Sora's auto-aim, missing checkpoints and 'diffuse' objectives. We also redesigned the chapter stats and score systems, and the ranks now go from E to S. There's some new 'easy' and 'hard' difficulties. Harder difficulties feature faster and more perceptive enemies, with new patrol routes for the ultimate challenge. Some new optimizations have been added which will bump up performance on multi-threaded CPUs. Here are the full patch notes for 1.06a: * NEW: New SKINS menu lets you customize Aragami with new clothes and assassin masks. * NEW: Added 3 difficulty modes and redefined default difficulty. * NEW: Redesigned the Ranking and Score systems. * MISC: Removed Sora automatically finding Aragami. * MISC: Improved performance on some chapters by enabling experimental graphic optimizations. * MISC: Hikaru's vision range is now progressive. * MISC: Enemy vision range in ALERT is now progressive once they've lost the player. * MISC: Increased Shadow Range intensity. * MISC: Added new checkpoint on Chapter 12. * MISC: Moved the default save location and fixed Steam Cloud sync. Your saves should copy to the new location automatically. New locations are as follow: ** Windows: %USERPROFILE%/AppData/LocalLow/Lince Works/Aragami/ ** OS X: ~/Library/Application Support/Lince Works/Aragami/ ** Linux: ~/.config/unity3d/Lince Works/Aragami * FIX: Reduced explosive light lethal radius. * FIX: Red bushes now cover against archers. * FIX: Sound should not travel to other 'rooms' now. * FIX: Modified the scarf physics so that it doesn't get stuck with the sword (so much). * FIX: Killing the last enemy in a zone will now end the area alert. * FIX: Multiplayer - Invisible warriors in Chapter 7 cinematic. * FIX: Multiplayer - Minor fixes * Plenty of other fixes. You might wonder why we skipped the 01.05 version, but we've spent the last month internally testing 01.05 as a beta, and bringing you 01.06 as the stable version. If you find any bugs or issues please use the 'Bugs & Support' forum! Also check the 'Known Issues' thread. There's a steam branch for every previous version of the game in case something stops working for you. Just go to the game Properties -> Betas and select the version you want. Go kill with style, - Lince Works team

[ 2016-12-20 14:25:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! We'll make this quick. Aragami is now -10% off during the Steam Autumn Sale. You can also grab the Aragami Collector's Edition for -19%. Grab the discount while it's still hot, and happy purchasing!!

[ 2016-11-23 20:13:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Shadow Assassins! Just a quick update, nothing fancy.. but with some interesting stuff for some users. Changelog for Patch 01.04b: * NEW: Added more player feedback in Hikaru boss fight. His orb will push you back if you try to attack him twice from the same side, and Yamiko will offer some insightful comments. * NEW: Added Directx9 compatibility mode as launch option for windows users. * MISC: Gamma range in Graphic Options has been expanded. Might help users with 'dark screen' issues. * MISC: Ending cinematic can now be skipped. * MISC: Changed engine light equation to have a more pronounced 'cel shading' style. This results in more clear contrasts between light and shadows in problematic angles. * FIX: Improved general performance in some chapters by tweaking the Occlusion Culling parameters. * FIX: Improved general performance in some chapters by reducing enemy activation distance. * FIX: Warriors at the cinematic from Chapter VII are now not taken into account for chapter score. * FIX: Fixed multiplayer bug whereby camera could stay black after dying. * FIX: Fixed multiplayer enemy conversations. * FIX: Fixed light barriers not activating in multiplayer. * FIX: (Probably) fixed invisible enemies in multiplayer. * FIX: Minor fixes in prop placement. * FIX: Minor localization fixes. * FIX: Other minor fixes. There's some big updates planned in the future focusing on customization and multiplayer interaction. We'll keep releasing patches to fix bugs and improve performance. If you find any bugs or issues please use the 'Bugs & Support' forum! Also check the 'Known Issues' thread. There's a steam branch for every previous version of the game in case something stops working for you. Just go to the game Properties -> Betas and select the version you want. Have a happy killing spree, - David Leon & all the Lince Works team

[ 2016-10-20 11:34:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! It took a few days, but we are here again, improving Aragami with your help! Here's the changelog for Patch 01.04: * NEW: Added 'Swap Camera Side' button. Defaults to L3 (controller) or key X. Can be set in the redefine keys screen. Removed the 'invert camera side' option in Game Options, as its now obsolete. * FIX: Improved performance on interior areas. Mostly noticeable in the Mausoleum (Chapter VI) and the cave at chapter V. * FIX: Improved chapter IV performance by reducing the number of unused shadow casters. * FIX: Updated audio engine and fixed some CPU spikes provoked by loading some sfx for the first time. * FIX: The game doesn't try to 'fix' the player's resolution anymore, so resolution issues should be solved now. Just select and apply your desired resolution in Options, or in the settings.cfg. * FIX: Fixed bug whereby archers stood idle until Aragami died once. * FIX: Fixed bug whereby score events would be overwritten by consecutive events which led to confusion. * FIX: Swapped camera side now behaves correctly when approaching a corner cover. * FIX: Fixed bug whereby Aragami could glitch through surfaces by ledge leaping (sorry speedrunners! ːaraghostː ) * FIX: Improved multiplayer server syncing. * FIX: Redefine Controls screen now lets you add the same binding to multiple actions. * FIX: Hitting ESC while redefining controls doesn't break your bindings anymore. * FIX: Rebinding 'menu' keys won't break those keys in menus anymore. * FIX: Leaping doesn't make you lose your crouched stance now. * FIX: Removed Aragami 'invincibility' while stunned. * FIX: Fixed some localization issues. * FIX: Localized achievements to different languages. * FIX: Increased score awarded by Shinen Kills from 100 to 125. * FIX: Kills done while being seen by an enemy don't count as Stealth Kills anymore. Normal kills award only 50 points. Plans for future patches: * More progress improving game performance. * Add in-game interactions to co-op mode. * Fix any bugs reported. If you find any bugs or issues please use the 'Bugs & Support' forum! Have an awesome weekend, - David Leon & all the Lince Works team

[ 2016-10-14 22:55:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! Just a quick announcement for our 01.03b hotfix. Here's the changelog for Patch 01.03b: * NEW: Added cross-region friend invites for online multiplayer. * FIX: Fixed bug whereby Hikaru would freeze in the 2nd phase of the boss fight. * FIX: Fixed bug whereby camera would not recenter after respawning. Plans for 01.04: * Improve general game performance. * Add in-game interactions to co-op mode. * Squash nasty bugs! If you find any bugs or issues please use the 'Bugs & Support' forum! We love you all, - David Leon & all the Lince Works team

[ 2016-10-08 00:03:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! Here's the changelog for Patch 01.03: * NEW: Added Key Remapping. Access it through the Options Menu. * NEW: Added option to invert camera shoulder side. Available in Game Options. * FIX: Fixed inviting friends to online games through Steam. * FIX: Fixed some occlusion culling issues on Chapter 11 and Chapter 12. * FIX: Fixed some objectives not triggering correctly on Chapter 5, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11 and Chapter 12. * FIX: Minor localization bugs. * MISC: Added multiplayer version info on main menu. Plans for the next update: * Improve general game performance. * Add support for cross-region multiplayer. * Add in-game interactions to co-op mode. * Squash nasty bugs! Thank you all for the great reception of Aragami on Steam, and thank you for all your kind words on social media. We are reading your comments and feedback on the Steam Forums and we will be working to make Aragami a better game these next few weeks. Thank you for your patience, - David Leon & all the Lince Works team

[ 2016-10-06 19:30:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello there, The headline says it all! Aragami is now available to download. It's time to step out of the shadows...

[ 2016-10-04 17:04:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! Just want to give you a quick heads-up that Aragami was featured by GameSpot! The video shows a bit more of what you can expect in the first hour or so of Aragami. So head over to the below link if you want to satisfy your curiosity! Aragami Gameplay - 20 Mins of Tenchu, Mark of the Ninja-inspired Stealth Game We are now getting closer, and closer to the release date. We're all waiting patiently, nervously, anxiously, and 100+ other emotions all mixed into one. We really can't wait for you guys to try it out and see the game. You gave us all a reason to keep going - an ear that is willing to listen to what we have to say. Without you all, it would be like talking to an empty room, straight at a wall - and that would be so depressing. So thank you, thank you thank you for being there with us throughout this whole time. All the best, and we will see you soon on the servers. We're getting closer from stepping out of the shadows...

[ 2016-09-28 19:00:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello everyone, Today we have some big news – we have a release date! So, without further ado, Aragami is coming to Steam on October 4th 2016. To mark the occasion, we’ve also released a trailer which you can watch right here: Aragami Release Date Trailer As we are getting closer to the release date, we just want to say thank you heaps for all your support, comments, and love. It's amazing to see you guys being behind us. Release date is not that far off, and we will be showing you more of Aragami in the upcoming weeks. And as always, you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Until next time, many thanks and love from the Lince Works Team

[ 2016-09-14 15:36:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello there, Today, we’ve got a big announcement that we want to share with you. Last week, we were featured by IGN, and for the first time we’ve shown the world the first 13 minutes of Aragami, and a video of the powers that are available to you. Now, in case you’ve missed them, we’ve made the videos available on our YouTube channel. You can watch them right here: Aragami - The First 13 Minutes Aragami - Shadow Techniques Gameplay We will be showing even more of our game soon, so stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube channel. And as always, if you have any questions, ask us on sour social channels or on the Steam forums. Thank you for all your support and comments that you’ve gave us throughout this time, and we will speak to each other soon! Regards, The Lince Works Team

[ 2016-08-18 14:52:31 CET ] [ Original post ]