‘Realm of Ink’, an ink painting action roguelite defying fate, officially launches service

• Ink wash action slicing through illusions and destiny… A new roguelite set in an Eastern fantasy world
• Multi-platform official service begins after Steam Early Access ends… Simultaneous launch on PC and consoles

Realm of Ink, an indie action roguelite combining the aesthetics of Chinese ink painting with ultra-fast action, has concluded its early access and been officially released.

Publisher 4Divinity and developer Leap Studio announced on May 26 (local time) that Realm of Ink has ended Steam Early Access and launched its global official service with the PC version 1.0 update. The game was released simultaneously on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch.

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Realm of Ink is an action roguelite featuring visuals inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting, 2.5D style graphics, and fast-paced combat. Players take on the role of ‘Red,’ a swordsman trapped in a world written in ink, as he tracks down a mysterious ‘Fox Demon.’

During the journey, Red confronts the shocking truth that he is living a destiny already written in someone else’s book. The player must break through illusions and lies, resist the predetermined script, and rewrite their own ending.

The game unfolds around a structure of repeated deaths and growth. Upon defeat, players return to a safe zone called the ‘Inn,’ where they can meet companions and acquire new combat forms, upgrades, and various unlockable elements. A key feature is that it is not merely a change in appearance; each combat form is distinguished by unique weapons, skills, combat styles, and build strategies.

In addition, over 40 attribute-based ‘Ink Gems,’ more than 200 traits and artifact systems, and 9 combat forms and weapon combinations are added to provide high build diversity. Furthermore, ‘Ink Pets,’ which fight alongside the player, can evolve into over 15 forms depending on the combination and combat style.

The worldview also strongly embodies Eastern fantasy elements. As you explore four regions inspired by Chinese mythology and literature, you will encounter over 20 mythical beings, and the hidden stories of the Ink world unfold through various lore events and character interactions.

Special collaboration content has also been added with the official launch. The development team collaborated with 91Act to introduce a crossover update with the action game *’BlazBlue Entropy Effect’*.

With this update, Oread, the Stage 4 boss of BlazBlue Entropy Effect, joins as a new playable combat form. Oread supports new build strategies by possessing an exclusive Ink Gem, two limited-edition Ink Pet skins, and exclusive abilities specialized for an aggressive play style.

To celebrate the official launch, Leap Studio also unveiled a launch trailer featuring new gameplay and cinematic scenes. Highlighting expanded combat visuals, ink-style environments, and an evolving narrative, the video encapsulates the unique action roguelite experience that Realm of Ink aims to provide.

Attention is focused on how Realm of Ink will elicit from global action roguelite fans as players write their own endings while repeating endless death and reincarnation in a world where the boundaries between fate and freedom are blurred.

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