Hi everyone!

Just wanted to share that Sheva is fully playable on Steam Deck and SteamOS handheld devices

We\'ve been testing it internally but of course if any issues arise please let us know here or on our Discord server!

Cheers,

Ben

Hello all! Just a small update this time to address some feedback and a bug that\'s been avoiding us for a while. Enjoy :)

\nNew Functionality:

• Added a \'View Deck\' button to the pause menu during fights

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• Added a \'Skip\' option to card rewards

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Bug Fixes:

• Fixed the short freeze that occurs when a fight ends

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• Fixed the chakra orb animation during the tutorial

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Ideas Were Exploring Next

Hey everyone,

Its been a couple of weeks since Sheva launched into Early Access thanks a lot for the feedback so far. Weve been looking at gameplay data, watching streams, and it really helped us see whats working and what needs improvement.

We wanted to share some ideas weve been exploring for the future. The image above shows them at a high level, and below is a bit more context.

New ways to fight

Some of these are pretty straightforward PvP and new difficulty options are about giving experienced players tougher or more competitive ways to engage with the core combat.

Mid-run events, on the other hand, are about breaking up the usual flow of fights. Think of moments where a fight is replaced by a special encounter, a choice, or a situation that changes how the rest of the run plays out not just more enemies, but different decisions.

Deeper combat

Combat is the core of Sheva, so were always thinking about how to expand it without making it too complex or overwhelming.

Ideas like new skills, smarter enemy AI, and more fight animations are about making opponents easier to read and anticipate (most of the time), giving players more options, and of course make the fights flashier!

Quality of life

A lot of Early Access feedback has been about clarity and feel, especially for newer players.

Things like an updated tutorial, clearer tooltips, localization, and better controller support are all aimed at making the game easier to understand and smoother to play.

These are still just ideas, and were sharing them because wed like your input.\nIf something here sounds exciting (or confusing, or unnecessary), let us know replies here and discussions on Discord are both super helpful.

Thanks again for playing and helping shape Sheva \n

Cheers,

Ben

Patch Notes Version 0.0.4.6

How to Play Screen

• How cards work
• The action system (Charge, Attack, Block)
• UI elements (card queue, card structure, etc.)
  

AI Improvements

• Enemies now make decisions based on the cards they currently have
• Should make enemies easier to predict and play against
  

UI Updates

• Changed the position of tooltips to not cover the element they're referencing
  

Balance Tweaks

• Vital Emblem, Sanctuary Mark and Heart of Gaia now heal less
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed some freezing issues caused by fights ending due to card effects and not direct damage
• Fixed enemy characters not appearing as the correct chakra
• Fixed an issue allowing the player to Block after using a different action during long attack animations
  

Patch Notes Version 0.0.3.5

Game Data

• When you launch the game, it will automatically check for a new config file.
• You can still play offline with no issuesyou just wont get the latest changes until youre back online.
  

Shop Overhaul

• Cards: 3 5
• Powers: 3 4
• Talismans: 2 new ones added
• Healing Options Updated:
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• Heal: Restores current HP
• Max HP: Increases max HP and restores current HP
  

Cards & Talismans

• This helps simplify effects and results in cleaner tooltips for everyone (devs and players alike).
  

UI & Tooltip Updates

• Tooltips now show rarity for cards and items
• Chakra tooltips now include reward types to help you plan your path
• Updated regular enemy tooltips to better explain skipping mechanics
• General polish to keep things more thematic and more informative
  

AI Improvements

Bug Fixes

• Steam Achievements are now working!!
• Fixed a bug where you could queue actions while animations were still playing
• Fixed tooltip cutoff issues on certain screen resolutions
• Fixed a bug where animations continued playing when alt-tabbing
• Fixed the Kindred Knot talisman so it now works only once per fight
  (The Healer was getting way too comfy with his job)

Version 0.0.3.0 Patch Notes:

Tutorial:

• Updated the tutorial with some (hopefully) better texts
• Added a pop-up that explains Chakras can be unlocked in any order
• Added a notification icon when the player earns new items
  

Opponents:

• All opponents had their attacks updated with effects that better match their chakra
• Removed some low rarity cards from higher level enemies
• Bosses now have talismans equipped
  

Cards:

Guard:

• Reduced the amount of Guard cards have based on their rarity and increased their damage
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• Common -50%
• Rare -30%
• Epic 25%
• Legendary 30%
• Increased the base damage of all cards with Guard effects by 10%
  

Conditions:

• HP25%
• Cards3
• Cards4
  

Shop:

• The remove card option is now free to use each time player reaches a shop
• Players can remove a second card by spending currency
  

Bug Fixes:

• The Unravel card now removes the correct amount of cards when its activated
• Fixed the Stun' effect not locking the Block action
• The skill icon is now disabled after using it during a turn, indicating its been used
• Fixed Cloud Saves not syncing between platforms
• The notification on the collection button now correctly disappears
• Purchasing the Max HP upgrade in the shop now correctly adjusts current HP as well
• Sheva will no launch in full screen (and added a windowed option in settings)
  

Next Up:

• Were planning a rework of the shop that should affect which items/upgrades are available
• AI improvements!