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Realm of Ink update delayed??

The official version of Realm of Ink, which was scheduled to be released in January, was delayed to March.

April passed by without any news, so I was curious and searched, and found the following notice in the neighborhood:

(This notice is translated from English using a machine translation tool, so it may differ from the original text.)

Dear players,
As many of you may already know, the official launch of Realm of Ink has been delayed, and the new release date has been set for November 2025. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the March launch, but we are committed to making this delay worthwhile. The upcoming release will go far beyond our original March release plan, offering more content, deeper content, and a more polished overall experience. This post is intended to provide a clear explanation of the delay and provide some insight into our plans for the future.
1. A sincere apology
First of all, we would like to sincerely apologize to all the players who have supported us for a long time, especially those who were looking forward to the official version in March. We deeply understand your disappointment and frustration.
We also deeply apologize for the lack of communication over the past three months. Due to unexpected events such as the Steam deletion, internal adjustments, and new partnership negotiations, we were unable to provide timely updates to everyone. It is understandable that this lack of information has caused confusion and concern in the community, and we sincerely apologize.
2. Why we chose to delay
The original plan was to release the full version, including the four main chapters, the Book Spirit boss, and the final fifth chapter, in March 2025. By January, about 70% of development had been completed.
But everything came to a halt on January 3rd when the game was suddenly removed from Steam.
After two weeks of intensive communication and protests, we have come to the hard truth: once a game is deleted, it is very difficult to restore or re-release it in its original form. We have started preparing to re-release it from scratch.
Some have suggested changing the name and “rebranding” the game. But is it still Realm of Ink? It was heartbreaking to see how the removal affected players. After careful discussion, we promised to remake it better and more expanded to reward your patience and support.
But then another twist happened. On March 7th, Steam unexpectedly restored the store page and put the game back online as it was. But by then, full-scale development on the upgraded version had already begun. We decided to stay the course and continue to move forward.
3. New Release Plan: Phase 3
To give you access to new content sooner, we’ll be releasing the full version in three phases.
• June 2025 – Two new chapters + system updates
• September 2025 – Two additional chapters + additional content
• November 2025 – Final content release + official full release
This is not just a milestone for our team, it is a promise to you.
4. What are the new features in the official version?
We’re working hard to make the new Realm of Ink worthy of your anticipation. Here’s what you can expect:
• It consists of 8 main chapters (previously 4), and 4 chapters are randomly selected for each chapter.
• Consists of a total of 18 bosses (previously 9), including a hidden final boss with a unique mechanism.
• More enemies, systems, and build options for increased strategy and replayability.
• Enhanced creativity and playability through expanded build content and QoL features.
• Provides a solid content foundation for future expansions and updates.
You can see the differences at a glance through the comparison table below.
5. To all those who are still waiting
We know that delays mean more than just missing a deadline. They bring doubt, disappointment, and uncertainty. A simple “please understand” is not enough to ask for forgiveness.
But we can take our time, put our content and our heart into fixing the problem.
Thank you to everyone who is still waiting.
Your support has allowed us to reject a “safe” release and create a version of Realm of Ink that you can truly love once again.
We’ll be sharing more frequent updates in the coming months to follow Realm of Ink’s journey and growth.
When the full version launches in November, we hope you'll find the wait worth it.
Leap
Studio
, April 9, 2025

In short, the game was removed from Steam in January for some reason, and the store page was restored in March, which seems to have derailed the plans for an official release.

When I see stories of rebranding or sudden deletions, I'm guessing it's probably because of a plagiarism report or something like that, but I'm not sure;

Anyway, while we were working on the restoration, development was done in a different way than the original direction? Or in a better way? And as the game was restored, it seems like we decided to combine the newly developed and the previously developed ones.

As a result, the official release was delayed to November, but it seems like a good thing for users since more content will be added;;;

The Jotun Slayer update is on track

Because the hack genres were so crowded in April, I missed the update for Yotun Slayer;;

New gods (build traits) and new weapons have been added. If you are curious about the detailed update information, (Go to the next neighborhood)

And today there were some hotfix patches

(This notice is translated from English using a machine translation tool, so it may differ from the original text.)

Aside from some bug fixes, it seems like the main content is some skill stat buffs and enemy AI improvements.

They don't post separate patch notes, but it's still good because they're one of the overseas game companies that, along with Realm of Ink, posts patches almost at the same time as their neighbors.

It is currently at update 02, and it is progressing steadily until the final update and official release.

Yangtze River Murders..!

But the connection is not smooth...

I pressed it again and it was received normally lol

There are only 7 left, so if you don't have any flakes yet, go get them now!