Hi Everyone,

We wanted to share some updates about Blackthorn Arena: Reforged, which is automatically added to your Steam library when you purchase the original Blackthorn Arena. If you’ve already been enjoying Reforged, there’s even more to look forward to with our latest V2.4 Update and the launch of the Supporter Pack DLC.

What’s New in Reforged?

The Supporter Pack is a way for players who love the game to dive deeper into the world of Blackthorn Arena while supporting its ongoing development. It includes:

• Legendary Armor Set: Kingdom Glory
  
• Legendary Weapon: Royal Heritage
  
• 16 Pages of Concept Art & 17 Pages of Design Concepts
  
• 5 Exclusive 4K Wallpapers

Learn More About the Supporter Pack → Supporter Pack

This update introduces new content and improvements to enhance gameplay:

• New Opponents: Free Knight Roland and Scholar Mage Maggie, two powerful champion gladiators.
  
• Legendary Gear: Discover a new Legendary Staff and Wand in the Treasure Hunt quest.
  
• Improved Gameplay & Balance: Updates to one-handed weapons, magic mechanics, and armor effects.
  
• UI Enhancements: Better character customization, portrait visuals, and attribute displays.
  
• Bug Fixes: Resolved issues with combat, save files, equipment, and more.

Why This Matters to Blackthorn Arena Players
If you own Blackthorn Arena, you already have free access to Reforged.
These updates and DLC are part of our ongoing effort to bring you more value and improve the overall experience. If you haven’t explored Reforged yet, now’s a great time to check it out!

Visit the Reforged Steam Page → Blackthorn Arena: Reforged

We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support and feedback. It’s been an amazing journey developing Blackthorn Arena, and we’re excited to keep making it better. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, feel free to share them with us.

Thank you, and see you in the arena!

— The Blackthorn Arena Development Team

Arena Champions,

We’re thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Age of Magic DLC will arrive on November 14 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST (November 15 at 8 AM China Standard Time)! Get ready to bring magic to the arena with new gameplay elements that will transform the battlefield.

What’s Coming in the Age of Magic DLC

The Age of Magic DLC introduces six types of magic, 60 unique spells, a fresh storyline, and a new magic-themed arena—giving you powerful new tools to shape your gladiators’ fates and outwit your opponents.

Alongside the DLC, we’re also rolling out free content updates with improved balancing, UI and gameplay improvements, and new items.

In celebration of Gladiator Month and the upcoming Gladiator II movie release, we’re introducing two new Freeman Champions to the arena, adding fresh challenges to master.
Last Chance for the Blackthorn Arena: Reforged Discount

If you haven’t picked up Blackthorn Arena: Reforged yet, the base game is currently discounted until 12 PM ET (just 1 hour and 30 minutes left)—don’t miss out!

Thank you for your support as we bring this new chapter to Blackthorn Arena: Reforged. Mark your calendars for November 14 (November 15 in China).

Stay sharp,
The Blackthorn Arena: Reforged Team

Hey Arena Masters,

As part of Gladiator Month, we’ve teamed up with the creators of Gladiator Guild Manager to bring you a new bundle! Now, you can grab Blackthorn Arena: Reforged and Gladiator Guild Manager together—two games, one bundle, and endless gladiator action.

What’s Gladiator Guild Manager About?

In Gladiator Guild Manager, you’ll build and manage a team of fighters, beasts, and mages, putting your strategies to the test in arena battles. With tactical gameplay and plenty of ways to grow your team, it’s all about creating a squad that can take on anything.

https://steamoss.com/steamstore/bundle/47180/Blackthorn_Arena_Reforged__Gladiator_Guild_Manager/

Don’t Miss the Launch Discount

If you’re thinking about picking up Blackthorn Arena: Reforged, now’s the time! The 20% launch discount is only available until Tuesday afternoon, November 12, so grab it while the deal lasts.

Thanks for being part of the community,
The Blackthorn Arena: Reforged Team

Arena Masters,

We hope you're enjoying your time in the Freelands. We've been busy since launch week, fixing bugs and making improvements based on your feedback. Thank you for helping us make Blackthorn Arena: Reforged better.

We’re excited to announce the Age of Magic DLC coming soon as we kick off what we’re calling Gladiator Month! With Gladiator II on the way, we’re celebrating the spirit of the arena with fresh updates throughout November. Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

• Six Types of Magic: Over 60 new spells to bring into battle, adding fresh strategies and depth to your fights.
  
• New Storyline: Follow Adelina, leader of the Wild Mage Association, as she works to bring magic to the Freelands. This story adds around two hours of new content.
  
• Magic-Themed Arena: Face off against magic-using gladiators in a new, spell-infused arena.
  
• Magic-related equipment: This includes wands, stuffs, wizard suits, and a whole range of other equipment related to magic.
  
• Champion of the Magic Gladiator Arena: He's no pushover!

Plus, we’ll have a Deluxe Edition soon, including exclusive concept art and the full game soundtrack. And as part of Gladiator Month, we’ll also be releasing new cosmetic gladiator skins—just one of the ways we’re celebrating everything gladiator!

Join Our New Discord Community:

Make sure to join our Discord Community[discord.gg] to take part in community discussions!

Thanks again for your support, and here’s to a month of new battles!

Stay sharp,
The Blackthorn Arena: Reforged Team

Hello, Arena Masters!

We’re excited to share that Blackthorn Arena: Reforged is now live! This enhanced version brings upgraded visuals, quality-of-life improvements, new content, and a new Endless Arena Mode that lets you face off against waves of challenging opponents.

If you own Blackthorn Arena, you can claim Reforged for free as a thank-you for being part of our community. To get your free upgrade, simply visit <link to https://blackthorn.lightup.games/>this page</link> and complete the claim form. Once you register, we’ll send you a Steam key for Reforged shortly.

Please note, that the claim process is currently manual, so we appreciate your patience as we work through each request. We’re also exploring ways to streamline this process with Steam, so stay tuned for updates on this.



- **Enhanced Graphics** – Reforged brings a fresh visual experience to each battle.
- **Quality-of-Life Updates** – Player-requested improvements for smoother gameplay.
- **Endless Arena Mode** – Endless battles to put your skills to the test.
- **More Content and Updates** – Added features inspired by player feedback, with a roadmap coming soon.

Thank you all for being part of the Blackthorn Arena journey. We hope you enjoy this new chapter and all the exciting updates in Reforged. Don’t forget to join our <link to https://discord.gg/bNnQtBUKXA>new Discord server</link> to share your feedback, and suggestions, report bugs, and stay connected with us!

Stay sharp,
The Blackthorn Arena Team

https://steamoss.com/steamstore/app/3168260/Blackthorn_Arena_Reforged/

Hello, Arena Masters!

We want to thank everyone who participated in the Blackthorn Arena: Reforged demo during Steam Next Fest. Your feedback has been incredibly valuable, and after careful consideration, we’ve decided to take a little more time to polish and refine the game further based on what we’ve learned from your experience with the demo.

Steam Link - Blackthorn Arena: Reforged

As a result, the release of Blackthorn Arena: Reforged will be delayed slightly from our original target. While we don’t have a specific new date to share just yet, rest assured it’s not far off, and this extra time will ensure we deliver the best possible version of the game.

While we know delays can be frustrating, we wanted to share something we’ve been working on in the meantime: Endless Arena Mode. Here’s a quick look at the mode in action:

We appreciate your understanding and support and will update you with a new release date as soon as possible. Until then, thank you for being part of this journey with us. We’re excited to share more soon!

[discord.gg]Stay sharp in the arena,

The Blackthorn Arena: Reforged Team

Hello, Gladiators!

We’re excited to announce that the Blackthorn Arena: Reforged demo is now live as part of Steam Next Fest! This remastered version includes improved graphics, new content, and a range of quality-of-life updates.

Whether you’re a long-time Arena Master or new to the battles, we can’t wait for you to experience what’s new!

Starting today, we’re also offering 50% off the original Blackthorn Arena for a limited time! If you haven’t picked it up yet, now’s your chance to get it at half price.

For those who already own the original game, you’ll be able to claim Blackthorn Arena: Reforged for free when it officially launches. The claim window for this promotion is coming soon—stay tuned for more details!

You can download the Blackthorn Arena: Reforged demo right now:
https://steamoss.com/steamstore/app/3168260/Blackthorn_Arena_Reforged/

We’d also love to hear your feedback—join us on our new Discord server to share your thoughts and suggestions with the community!

[discord.gg]Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you in the Arena!

Hey Gladiators,

We’re excited to announce that Blackthorn Arena: Reforged will officially launch on October 23, 2024. You can check out the latest trailer below.

Blackthorn Arena: Reforged - Official Reveal Trailer

If you’re eager to get an early look, Blackthorn Arena: Reforged will be participating in Steam Next Fest from October 14–21, with a new demo available for you to try out. It’s a great opportunity to dive into the game before the full release.

As a reminder, if you own the original Blackthorn Arena, you’ll be able to claim a free upgrade to Blackthorn Arena: Reforged! We’ll announce the exact dates for this soon.

We’ve also set up a new Discord server, and we’d love for you to join us. It’s a great place to connect with other players, share tips, and keep up with game updates. Join here: https://discord.gg/qG5uaVbV

Lastly, make sure to Wishlist Blackthorn Arena: Reforged on Steam so you don’t miss any updates leading up to launch.

https://steamoss.com/steamstore/app/3168260/Blackthorn_Arena_Reforged/

Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the arena!

Sincerely,
The Blackthorn Arena Team