ArtDock

Open Beta Tomorrow

Tomorrow we officially open the Open Beta of Lootbound.

You’ve been with us through playtests, feedback waves, balance changes, and countless improvements. Open Beta is the result of all that collaboration.

We focused on three core areas: combat feel, usability, and clarity.

Balance and AI

  • Companions are more useful and act more intelligently
  • Monsters focus the hero less often and are less likely to finish wounded characters
  • Boss scene animations have been added

Gameplay and Content

  • Item swap mechanic added to the inventory
  • Inventory can now be opened directly on the map with party HP/MP displayed
  • A shortened third biome has been added before the final boss, with its own soundtrack
  • A short intro cinematic has been added

Clarity and Usability

  • Tutorial updated, explaining mana and armor recovery
  • Ability tooltips rewritten for better clarity
  • Damage display simplified to a single total number
  • Inventory item controls updated
  • Visual improvements added to the blacksmith and chest room

The demo goes live tomorrow.
2026-02-18 19:40