SpellMaster: The Saga
Released Feb 2022
SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga
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Released, content planned but development status unclear
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Development Uncertain
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Steam $24.99
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Evaluation
SpellMaster: The Saga launched on February 16, 2022 and has been receiving ongoing updates since then. The game is structured as a multi-chapter story RPG, with Chapter 1 covering the Misty Valley region. The developer has been publicly building out Chapter 2 — a massive new region called The Middle Lot — for well over a year.
Multiple official posts confirm Chapter 2 is actively planned and in development. On February 22, 2024, the developer published a detailed work-in-progress post showcasing the new region, describing it as three times the size of Chapter 1 with five times more quests. On August 11, 2025, the developer stated that "updates are planned" and that "everything is going according to plan, although it's taking longer than expected." On December 22, 2025, responding to player concerns, the developer explicitly said "the development is not abandoned — Chapter 2 is planned for release." Most recently, on May 2, 2026, the developer confirmed they are "currently continuing work on the second chapter of the saga."
In the meantime, the game has received meaningful updates to its existing Chapter 1 content. Version 0.9 (February 7, 2025) added new quests, characters, dialogues, magic spells, and a reworked combat system. Version 0.9.1 (March 21, 2025) added a new lighting and shadow system along with performance improvements.
Chapter 2 is confirmed to be coming, but no release date has ever been given, and the developer has openly acknowledged delays. The project is built by a two-person team, which means progress is inherently slower. While the developer remains communicative — with posts as recently as May 2, 2026 — the indefinite timeline and repeated acknowledgment of delays make the delivery of Chapter 2 uncertain.
Evidence
Developer confirms they are 'currently continuing work on the second chapter of the saga' as of May 2, 2026.
Developer explicitly states development has not been abandoned and that 'Chapter 2 is planned for release,' acknowledging that updates are infrequent due to the time required to prepare them.
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Developer
Publisher
Valkyrie Initiative
Achievements
9
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
Be part of an exciting story
The dark gods have begun preparations to invade the world of Allyon somewhere on the outer limits of the known universe. If left unchecked, billions of lives will be destroyed. You play a sorcerer who, by the will of fate, was thrown into an uncharted world, compelled to stop impending disasters. Just yesterday, as a young magician from the academy, you didn't know anything about the upcoming threat, but suddenly you were swept into the heart of it.
Game features:
- Advanced combat system with multiple fighting styles based on the type of used weapon.
- An open, diverse, seamless world filled with incredible creatures and characters living out their lives on their own schedule.
- Non-linear progression: the game world reflects the player's choices.
- Variety of quests with different ways to complete them, leading to a variety of results.
The fate of the valley rests with you!
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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