https://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightwardRecruit, merge, and build your party in a real-time pixel RPG. A 20-stage prototype with three encounters per stage.https://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightward/devlog/1733431/clearer-rewards-and-run-summaries-try-stage-1https://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightward/devlog/1733431/clearer-rewards-and-run-summaries-try-stage-1Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:12:38 GMTdevlogLightward is a free browser auto-battler where you recruit heroes, merge matching recruits, and choose a formation before each fight. Combat runs automatically, with upgrade choices between waves. Wha...

]]>https://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightward/devlog/1720361/performance-update-2026-10-21https://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightward/devlog/1720361/performance-update-2026-10-21Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:23:41 GMTdevlogToday's browser build focuses on the stuttering reported when opening menus and merging heroes. The update reuses cached drawing-preparation data and avoids redundant resource loading when updating th...

]]>https://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightward/devlog/1700486/playtest-update-2026-10-10https://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightward/devlog/1700486/playtest-update-2026-10-10Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:12:29 GMTdevlogThis playtest brings a refreshed interface to Lightward: The Lantern Road's 120-stage campaign, alongside the current balance and character presentation changes. What to look for The refreshed battle...

]]>https://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightward/devlog/1697545/b29-the-northward-update-120-stages-five-heroes-and-new-battle-arthttps://embertrail-studio.itch.io/lightward/devlog/1697545/b29-the-northward-update-120-stages-five-heroes-and-new-battle-artThu, 08 Oct 2026 15:49:45 GMTdevlogB29-art-rc1 is now playable in your desktop browser. Click Run game on the game page to start the expedition. This is an in-development build; balance and features are still being tested. The journey...

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