Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

Released Oct 2025

Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.

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Evaluation

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch launched out of Early Access on October 9, 2025. Since then, Ocean Drive Studio has maintained an active post-launch update cadence. A first phase of balance and quality-of-life patches was completed by early November 2025. A major December 10, 2025 update (v1.2) introduced three new gameplay systems: Blessed Relics, Talent Skills, and the Morale Boost system. A second major update landed on February 18, 2026 (v1.3), adding Quick Expedition mode, the Phantom Arena, and adjustable enemy difficulty — features that had been previewed in a developer blog on February 11, 2026. A follow-up hotfix shipped on March 5, 2026. This establishes a pattern of significant updates arriving roughly every 2–3 months. In a December 25, 2025 holiday message, the developer explicitly stated that "Veil of the Witch updates are not quite done yet" and that they were working on additional changes and content. The February 2026 preview post also mentioned that while some content ideas could not be included in v1.3, the developer expressed hope to bring more content if the game continues to receive player support. The most recent developer communication was the March 5, 2026 hotfix. No statement has been made indicating that development is wrapping up. Given the established 2–3 month cadence of major updates and the last major release on February 18, 2026, we are currently approximately 4 months out — approaching the outer edge of the established window but without any signal that the studio has stopped working on the game.
Evidence
V1.3 major update launched, adding Quick Expedition mode, Phantom Arena, and Enemy Mastery Level adjustments — substantial new game modes and systems.
news post · Feb 18, 2026 source content shipped
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In a holiday message, the developer explicitly stated that Veil of the Witch updates 'are not quite done yet' and that they are working on additional changes and content beyond v1.2.
news post · Dec 25, 2025 source content planned
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Achievements
68
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

From the world of "Lost Eidolons" comes a tactical roguelite RPG, where death is just the beginning.

Shipwrecked and dying, you strike a deal with a mysterious witch for another chance. The price? Become her champion and vanquish her enemies.

As you awaken on a cursed island overrun by the dead, you have no memory and no way out - other than to forge ahead to fulfill the witch's bidding.

TACTICAL TURN-BASED COMBAT

Engage in challenging grid-based battles where every move and combo demands precision. Leverage elemental effects to manipulate the battlefield - electrify soaked enemies, ignite flammable terrain, and exploit every opportunity. Account for enemy armor and strike with the right weapon to break through and gain the advantage. Build devastating skill synergies, control the flow of battles, or be outmaneuvered and crushed by foes.

BUILD YOUR PARTY

Recruit allies and build a squad of 5 from 9 versatile characters - each blending multiple combat roles with unique skills, weapon sets, and personalities. As you level up, earn and upgrade over 200 skills to create deadly team compositions and game-winning builds. Experiment with different squads and strategies every run to find new ways of dominating the battlefield.

EVER-CHANGING JOURNEYS

No two runs are the same. Choose your path across a winding map full of random events, hidden rewards, and dangerous encounters. Every step along the island’s forking paths will present new possibilities that can shift your entire strategy. Plan your path carefully, but be ready to adapt, as some choices can lead to powerful rewards, while others hide unplanned encounters. Take risks, claim winnings, and adapt your strategy to survive what comes next.

ROGUELITE PROGRESSION

Failure isn’t the end; it’s part of the journey. Every death makes you stronger for the battles ahead. Spend your rewards at the base camp to permanently boost your stats. Promote characters to unlock powerful new skills. Deepen your bonds with allies to uncover their pasts and gain more tactical advantage on the field. When you're ready, dive back into the fight and push farther than ever before.

WHAT LIES BEYOND

Once you complete a successful expedition, the real challenge begins. Return to the battlefield to track hidden clues and unravel the mysteries of your mysterious patron. Face off against powerful foes and confront the truth behind the island’s curse. And if you’re feeling truly brave, tackle Trials Mode: a high-stakes challenge with customizable difficulty modifiers and juicy rewards to push your wits to the limit.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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