Greetings, ladies, gentlemen, and any eldritch entities watching us from the void!

What happened in Kingsport long ago crossed the threshold of ordinary fear; and few of those who survived ever spoke of it. But sometimes, a memento of that time appears - a torn scrap of paper, a mark on the wall, a few hastily carved words - a vessel for the voices of those who lived through the nightmare.

And those voices… They can teach us how to live through it too.

Kingsport isn’t just a regular place. It’s a nexus of reality and nightmare, a place where the hero comes face to face with the forbidden - with things no human was meant to witness. Here, you don't just fight monsters - every last moment you have to fight to stay sane, while reality unravels around you. In a world like this, you need every advantage you can get, as fights in Stygian: Outer Gods are brutal and unforgiving. That is why we want to talk about what makes the game's combat system stand out - and what many players tend to overlook or underestimate, to their detriment.

Don't expect to be given an arsenal of high-powered weapons. Even though as you progress through the game, you can find various firearms, at the start, you find a knife, a rusty sickle, maybe an axe; but what many fail to realize is that almost anything you can pick up can be used in combat, amplifying your strength and improving the odds of your survival. If you wish to succeed in your quest, you need to keep in mind that In Stygian, anything can become a weapon:

• A crate on the street.
  
• A bucket by the well.
  
• A wooden chair in a forgotten room.
  
• A glass bottle rolling across the pub floor.

These aren’t just decorations; they become a lifeline in the most desperate of situations.

Picture it: you're wounded, bleeding, barely standing, and something terrible is closing in… You're out of bullets, and lack the strength to swing a blade anymore.
But then - your hand finds something, as you desperately scramble around - a bottle.
You barely have time to think, but some instinct buried deep down, the primal need for survival, takes over and you throw it. And while you await the inevitable as you hear the growls just a few feet away, a miracle happens; a glass shattering, and a whimper.

For one single second, the creature stumbles. And that precious second… That is all you need. To get up and flee. Or to compose yourself and finish the fight.

There are plenty of reasons to use this mechanic:

• To interrupt a charging enemy.
  
• To create an opening for your own attack.
  
• To start the fight with a surprise strike.
  
• To buy a precious moment and retreat.
  
• And of course, to distract an unaware enemy and sneak around them.

We deliberately built a world where there is no perfect weapon that can win every fight. Everything depends on your situation - and on your ability to improvise.
You’re not an invincible action hero - you’re just someone trying to stay alive inside a nightmare.
Throwing objects isn’t a gimmick - it’s a tactical tool.

If you’ve never tried hurling something into the face of a nightmare… now’s the time. It’s more satisfying than you’d think. And can be more effective than you’d hope.

Thank you - for playing Stygian: Outer Gods. For venturing with us into this bleak, broken world. For daring to stare into the abyss…
And perhaps you can already feel the abyss staring back.
Don't blink.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2581410/Stygian_Outer_Gods/

Greetings, ladies, gentlemen, and any eldritch entities watching us from the void!

It fills us with joy to announce that Stygian has just started its first Franchise Sale here on Steam! Until June 5, Stygian: Outer Gods is discounted by 20%, and the original Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is available at an incredible 80% off! And there are additional deals available through bundles with other Lovecraftian games, for even more insane deals - check out the sale page, if you dare...

But that's not all we wanted to talk about today. If you recall, we recently unveiled the Early Access Roadmap for Stygian: Outer Gods, and gave you a glimpse of what awaits you in future updates, as well as later on in the full version of the game. While the new content is still very much a work in progress, we are already preparing a video to show you some of it in action. But in the meantime, we want to scry your minds - enlighten us and share your thoughts on the following:

What secrets fester inside the walls of the House of Mists?
What grim fate befell this wretched soul, denying them the merciful silence of the void?
And might one of these instruments be the key to their long-delayed release?
Ponder these questions, and share your answers with us here in the comments; or even better, come join the Stygian: Outer Gods Discord[discord.gg], where you can not only chat with other players, but also submit your videos, share your fan-art and, of course, report any bugs or issues you might encounter (Steam Discussions are also a good place to do so). And we encourage you to do just that – we need your feedback and suggestions to guide us as we navigate the rough seas of Early Access.

If you want to support the game even more, there is no better way than writing a positive review; it really makes a difference. Thousands of thanks to every single one of you!

We will see you on the other side.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2581410/Stygian_Outer_Gods/