Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2

RPG· Simulation· Management· Party-Based RPG

Released Jun 2023

Not all heroes are born, many are forged by the finest Hero School – yours. Take command of the faculty, nurture a unique and ever-growing roster of students, and earn your place among the most prestigious schools in the world of Valthiria.

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Steam Updated 9 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 launched out of Early Access on June 22, 2023, following a lengthy development period during which the game received regular updates on Steam. After launch, the developer (Agate) released one post-launch patch on September 14, 2023 — a hotfix addressing bugs reported by players. That hotfix was the last communication directed at this game specifically. The August 30, 2024 news post appearing in the game's feed is Agate promoting an entirely separate title (Celestia: Chain of Fate), not announcing new content for Hero School Story 2. No DLC has been listed on the store, no future content has been announced, and no roadmap extending beyond the 1.0 release exists. The developer has not communicated any plans to add content to the game after its hotfix patch. The development history — heavy pre-release updates through Early Access followed by a clean 1.0 launch and a single post-launch bug fix — is consistent with a game that shipped as a finished product. With no post-launch content releases, no unreleased DLC, and no developer statements indicating future updates, the game appears complete as of the September 14, 2023 hotfix.

Evidence

Developer announced the full 1.0 release of the game on Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, marking the end of Early Access.

news post · Jun 23, 2023 source content shipped

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Post-launch hotfix patch 1.0.1 addressed a range of bugs. This is the last official communication about the game itself. The closing note mentions 'stay tuned for more exciting updates,' but no such updates have materialized as of June 2026.

news post · Sep 14, 2023 source ambiguous

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Details

Developer

Agate

Publisher

PQube

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Valthiria’s mightiest heroes are not born of destiny or prophecy. They were enrolled, trained, and taught in special academies. Hero School Story 2 places you in charge of a hero academy to create the next generation of heroes who will save Valthiria from the dark forces that threaten it. Take command of the faculty, nurture a unique and ever-changing roster of students, forge alliances with the kingdoms who vie for influence, and earn your place among the most prestigious Hero Schools in Valthiria.

Combining the RPG and Simulation genres, in Hero School Story 2 you will manage your students by determining their learning schedules and courses, building their stats and skills to shape them into the heroes you desire. These stats are key when sending your students to fulfill quests from people all over Valthiria, defeating various enemies in strategic turn-based combat and adding to your academy’s renown. Yet there’s no time to rest on laurels – every school year the seniors will graduate and freshmen will enroll, so managing your academy to fit the dynamic roster of students is crucial.

Create Your Own Hero Academy
As Principal of the academy, your task is to allocate your students what classes and courses to learn, shaping them into the heroes you want them to become. Will you focus on magical courses and become a school of great wizards, one for mighty warriors, or perhaps a bit of everything? Your management style will determine the kind of quests you can take. To complete harder quests, you need to build specific rosters to solve the challenges.
Plan, Forecast, Execute, Repeat
Foresight and strategic turn-by-turn decisions are critical to succeed in our unique turn-based combat system. Built around class-based proficiencies and breaking enemy weaknesses, players are rewarded both for bringing an optimal team composition and taking calculated risks in combat. Whether playing it safe or taking the gung-ho way, it’s up to you how to solve the challenges presented.
Manage a Dynamic Student Roster
Despite the lure to focus on caring and honing just the best students, as a Principal it is your duty to ensure that every children taken under the wings of your academy thrive. Students will stay for only three years before they must graduate, and every one of them will affect your academy’s reputation (which will deter gifted students to enroll next year!). So manage your whole student roster well, as focusing on just a select few individuals may gimp you when they inevitably leave the school grounds, as you will be left with those less cared for.
Maintain Good Relations with Four Factions in Valthiria
As the Principal of the academy in Valthiria, it is also your duty to ensure a positive relationship with the four factions of Valthiria throughout the game. Your relationship with them influences the quests available in each faction's territory, and building a solid rapport can unlock unique rewards and quests.
A Vibrant Academy Atmosphere
Maintaining a balance between hard work and leisure is crucial for success at the academy. While your primary responsibility is cultivating a new generation of heroes, it's equally important to create an enjoyable atmosphere for the students to avoid stress. Each season will provide unique opportunities for students to participate in competitions, such as fishing contests in spring and snowman-making contests in winter. The winners of these competitions will receive prizes that can be used to upgrade the academy.

That's not all! Pets will also be integral to the academy environment, elevating the learning experience. The animals will change each season, further enhancing the excitement of studying.