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Press release:
Gdynia, Poland – January 26th, 2023.
The Gdynia-based (Poland) indie games developer Event Horizon today announced with great thrill and happiness that their adventure/tactical RPG “Dark Envoy” is coming to PC via Steam in 2023!

But wait, there is more! You see, Event Horizon has also just announced that they are going to release a time-limited demo for “Dark Envoy” on February 6th, 2023 (the said demo will be available for PC via Steam as a part of the 2023 February edition of Steam Next Fest).

“Dark Envoy” is a love letter to classic tactical RPGs with a modern approach to combat. The creators of Tower of Time invite all Steam PC players to visit the mysterious land of Jäan during Steam Next Fest (February 6 – 13) where the Dark Envoy Demo, offering gamers two hand-picked missions that introduce the story and its world-changing choices, will be available for free. Follow adventurous siblings, Malakai and Kaela, on a handful of their thrilling escapades.

Jump straight into quests that tease the looming threat of the conflict between the League and the Empire that will unravel in the full game, test your combat skills in random dungeons that are also part of the demo. Play with the classic RPG mechanics built on classes with various tactical twists!

About Dark Envoy Demo:

Three characters to control.
Two handpicked missions, showcasing the story together with its mechanics.
Two side locations
Character customization for both siblings.
Four classes: ranger, adept, engineer and warrior up to level 4 (without the specializations).
Tactical environment that can both help and sabotage your battle.
Different locations: mines, desert, ruins, city, forest.
Crafting/enchanting.
Different types of enemies.
Showcase of skill tree / perks and attributes distribution.
Variety of spellcasting.
Boss fights.

Dark Envoy Demo will be available for all players for free during Steam Next Fest (6-13 February 2023).

About Dark Envoy:
Dark Envoy brings classic RPG mechanics with a skill-based combat system built on classes and specializations, and blends it with diverse tactical options of approaching your battles. Full story to be enjoyed in single player and online co-op mode.

You control a party of relic hunters wandering across the land of Jäan with their companions. The game combines a skill-based combat system built on classes and specializations with diverse tactical options of approaching your battles. You can complete the full story as a single player campaign, or enjoy it with a friend in a fully-fledged online co-op mode.

Game features:

Three modes of approaching battles: real-time, pause or slow time.
Four classes and over a dozen specializations.
Skills, supported by perks, loadouts, and synergies.
Expansive crafting featuring research and enchantment.
System of covers, traps, stone-walls to use the terrain to your advantage.
Enemies that are not idiots 😉

The game is scheduled for release in 2023 on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

About Event Horizon
Event Horizon’s mission is to develop memorable RPGs with rich stories and satisfying gameplay. Founded in 2016, the studio has grown to 30+ people since its first title, Tower of Time, was released in 2018 (1,600+ reviews with a “Very Positive” rating). The team is aiming to build upon that success and the experience they’ve gained with their sophomore game, Dark Envoy, which is being developed for PC and home consoles.