October 29, 2026, Bologna, Italy, 58BLADES and Human Qube Games are excited to announce that Handmancers, the first-person Rock-Paper-Scissors roguelite deckbuilder, will leave Early Access and launch in version 1.0 on Steam on November 12, 2026.
Turn Rock-Paper-Scissors into a tactical mind game with explosive card combinations and increasingly chaotic encounters. Shape your deck with Gems, equip powerful Artifacts, and experiment with Corruption as you build your way through each run.
The full release completes the roadmap announced at the start of Early Access, introducing a new playable class, a Corruption system rework, new game mechanics, encounters, and Artifacts, alongside a wide range of gameplay improvements shaped by Early Access player feedback.
Handmancers on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2423290/Handmancers/
Watch the Release Date Trailer: https://youtu.be/0Nm4Y-7G95g
Play a New Hand
A new playable class joins Handmancers’ roster, offering a fresh way to approach its Rock-Paper-Scissors battles. New mechanics and Artifacts expand the possibilities for experimentation, giving players more ways to combine effects and build devastating synergies.
Rethink Corruption
Version 1.0 reworks the Corruption Delving system, revisiting one of the central endgame activities. Alongside new encounters, the changes give returning players new decisions to consider as they push deeper into each run.
From Early Access Feedback to Full Release
Since launching in Early Access in May, Handmancers has continued to evolve through community feedback. The full release completes the promised roadmap while bringing together further gameplay refinements and balance improvements informed by the players who have been experimenting with its systems throughout development.
Coming in Version 1.0
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A new playable class. Discover a fresh approach to Handmancers’ tactical card battles.
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A Corruption Delving system rework. Endgame exploration got more exciting with varied content and run modifiers.
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New game mechanics. Explore new interactions and opportunities for powerful combinations.
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Reimagined Meta. Meta Progression was rebuilt from scratch to give players more agency in their long-term decisions
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New encounters. Put your strategies to the test against fresh challenges.
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New Artifacts. Expand your options for shaping and strengthening each run.
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Community-informed gameplay improvements. Experience refinements and balance changes developed with Early Access feedback in mind.
Handmancers is available now in Steam Early Access. Version 1.0 launches on November 12, 2026.
Wishlist Handmancers on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2423290/Handmancers/