📖 Prologue To The End – February Update Is Now Live!

Greetings, Hunters!

The February update for Lost Castle 2 is now live as of February 10!

This update introduces a brand-new hidden level and new boss encounters, along with a series of adjustments to the single-handed weapon system and parts of the story unlock flow. We hope these changes bring more depth, exploration, and growth to your adventures.

This update is also the final content update before the official release. As we move closer to full launch, we’d like to take this opportunity to share a few important details with you as well.

Let’s take a look at what’s included in the February update!

New Hidden Level: The Hidden Mage Tower

In this update, a brand-new hidden level, The Hidden Mage Tower, has been added to the adventure flow. Players will need to uncover specific story clues and encounter special events during their runs in order to unlock the path leading to the tower.

Inside the Mage Tower, you’ll face new Ethereal-themed enemies, including:

• Ethereal Soldier

• Ethereal Mage

• Eye of the Ethereals

• Ethereal Guardian

You’ll also encounter two new boss battles:

• Source of the Nightmare

A manifestation of nightmares themselves, delivering an intense and oppressive combat experience.

• Lord Alfred

A key figure behind the Mage Tower, featuring multi-phase boss mechanics.

New Equipment

Alongside the new bosses, this update also introduces a variety of new loot.

New weapons

• Twisted Greatsword

• Twisted Blade

• Twisted Staff

• Misled Lord Bow

• Ruinous Blaze Forge

• Evil Energy Cannon

New Armors

• Void Arcane Robe

• Archmage Lord Robe

New Treasures and Alchemy Materials

Treasures

• Chaos Rune Orb

• Stone of the Condemned

Alchemy Material

• Tainted Rune Wedge

Single-Handed Weapon System Adjustments

The February update includes a set of systematic improvements to the overall feel and balance of single-handed weapons:

• Simplified basic combat animations for clearer and more responsive feedback

• Adjustments to the core mechanics of the Avenger Warrior and Fearless Warrior inscriptions

• Reworked most inscription resonance effects

• Balance and feel adjustments to a batch of single-handed weapon skills

We hope these changes give single-handed weapon builds a clearer identity and more room to shine across different playstyles.

Companion Recruitment Optimized

Companion recruitment now supports up to 3 companions, allowing a full party of up to 4 members (including the player).

Story Progression Improvements

To enhance the sense of exploration, several unlock conditions have been adjusted:

• Multiple core features are now unlocked through specific Story Encounter Rooms

• The Weapon Interference function, previously unlocked at the Ethereal Shop in the first level, is now unlocked through story progression

• The Alchemy Amulet and Camp Cauldron, previously unlocked after defeating the first boss, are now unlocked through story progression

• The Castle Dungeon level is now unlocked by randomly discovering a specific room within the Black Castle

• Mudfish Marsh, Saltpeter Wastes, and Frost Cavern are now unlocked through story progression during runs

  • Existing save files that already meet the requirements will unlock these automatically, without affecting current progress

• A complete story flow has been added for accessing the hidden level, The Hidden Mage Tower

Happy Chinese New Year!

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the development team has also prepared a Year of the Horse–themed festive illustration, sending warm holiday wishes to all Hunters.We hope this small seasonal touch brings a bit of joy and relaxation alongside your adventures in the castle.

About the Chinese New Year Discount, Full Release, and Price Update

We’d also like to share a few important notes regarding the upcoming release: e’d also like to share a few important notes regarding pricing and the upcoming full release:

• Following the February 10 update, Lost Castle 2 will be available at a 20% discount as part of the Chinese New Year Sale!

• The sale will last for two weeks

• This February update is the final content update before the 1.0 full release

• The 1.0 release is planned for Q2 this year

• We plan to adjust the price on March 1

  • Full release price in China: 68 RMB

  • North America: $17.99 USD

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to jump in to Lost Castle 2, this is it!

Chinese New Year Special: Year of the Horse Accessories

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the development team has prepared Year of the Horse–themed accessories as a festive bonus for all Hunters.

We hope this small seasonal touch brings a bit of joy and warmth alongside your adventures in the castle. Be sure to jump in and check it out!

All of the above content is now live with the February update. We’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share your experiences with the new level, bosses, and system changes in the comments!

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A new adventure awaits. We’ll see you at the Mage Tower!

— The Lost Castle 2 Dev Team