May 2, 2025 – The next chapter begins as Vellum launches into 1.0 on Steam today, closing the book on a year of Early Access packed with 20+ major updates—13 abilities, three Signature Inks, 200+ Pages of Power, new maps, enemies, bosses, and a fully overhauled Illuminated Library with customizable Player Nooks.
Today’s 1.0 launch introduces Vellum’s greatest challenge yet: Raids. Battle through The Forgery, a molten foundry crawling with corrupted constructs, or explore The Grey Area, an eerie ruin twisted by the Raving Lord’s warped ideals. Conquer these ruthless raids to unlock powerful Pages of Power, earn permanent build stamps to mark your hard-earned victories, and discover a brand-new way to personalize your Scribe with Curiosities.
In Vellum, step into the Illuminated Library, where imagination fuels power. As Scribes, animated pens wield colorful Ink to mend 12 unique Tomes, each with its own gameplay modifiers and challenges. Collect Pages of Power to enhance spells, create overpowered builds, and shape enemy evolution for a fresh take on roguelike progression. With seven colorful classes and over 2,500 loadout combinations, your Spellbook is key to victory. Play solo or in four-player co-op, strategizing to strengthen your team and battle the growing Torn threat. Raise the stakes with Binding Modifiers and tackle rotating Book Club challenges for new rewards.
Key Features:
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Swift Tales: Approachable, under 30-minute roguelike runs crafted for quick gameplay sessions for 1-4 players.
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Signature Inks: Infuse your spells with one of 6 colorful classes, complete with their own unique upgrades and rewarding challenges!
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Scrolls of Power: Tear through enemies with over 300 powers for you and your team. All powers can be build-makers, no filler.
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Spell Shaping: Wield a growing roster of spells to throw Planets, summon Sewing Needles, and brandish Swords - then shape them with game-changing augments!
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Torn Pages: With over 100 enemy upgrades and effects to choose from, only you will decide how your foes evolve throughout the course of battle.
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Personal Reading Nooks: Show off your style with hundreds of decorations in your customizable corner of the Library!
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The Font: Invoke unique Tome-themed powers as a team through the mystical Ink Font in combination with your individual builds.
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Fabled Scribes: Research the magic of ink between runs to enhance your Scribe with customizable talents!
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Brutal Bindings: Increase your challenge by affixing bindings to your runs. Greater danger brings greater rewards!
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Rotating Book Club: Join other Scribes in tackling fresh, global challenges!
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Reference Section: All the high-quality literature puns you could ever desire.
- Endless Appendices: Reached the end? Found the perfect build? Face the Appendices and continue the fight!
- Two Raid Realms: Face the Splice Lord in The Forgery and confront the Raving Lord in The Grey Area!
Scribes can begin their adventure by dipping their pens into Vellum today, and keep up with development by joining the official Vellum Discord server.
About Alvios Games
Alvios Games is a studio driven by a passion for multiplayer experiences. With over a decade of expertise, they’ve brought fun and connection to hundreds of thousands through both cooperative and competitive gameplay. Their players show immense love for the games, engaging through custom levels, community events, and more.
Dedicated to crafting unique multiplayer experiences, Alvios Games continues to bring people together, whether they're next door or across the globe. Their mission is to create unforgettable gaming moments that strengthen friendships and create lasting memories.
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