Author - Jerry Paxton

Addressing all Magicians and Technologists! Fulqrum Publishing and Ukrainian developers Dreamate are delighted to reveal that New Arc Line’s first major update, dubbed “Smoke & Mirrors”, will be launching on July 17, 2025!

Smoke & Mirrors introduces dwarves as a new playable race: Tough, stubborn and built like brick walls, dwarves are natural-born crafters with a deep bond to stone, steel and the arcane – and bring with them two new playable classes: the Hellfire Mage and Steam Mechanic!

Unleash pure chaos with the most brutal school of magic yet! The Hellfire Mage channels dark, burning energies into devastating attacks – it’s a dangerous path for those who dare to walk it, but one that leads to the most destructive arcane powers known to the world. Hellfire Occultists invoke searing flames and summon demonic forces straight onto the battlefield. They’re not the type to flinch from danger or try to negotiate first – they thrive on destruction. Wielding heavy maces, morning stars and similar vicious weapons, these warlocks back up their infernal spells with raw physical might, making sure that if their fire can’t get the job done, a crushing blow will. In the eyes of a Hellfire Occultist, might makes right, the ends justify the means, and mercy is for the weak.

The Steam Mechanic, meanwhile, is a true Juggernaut of Invention. These wily creators tackle every challenge head-on, relying on roaring, coal-powered engines as well as their iron-like willpower. With gear powered by steam and raw ingenuity, they enhance the strength and resilience of their bodies. With each new piece of equipment, they become more and more of a walking fortress. The most adept Mechanics eventually assemble and pilot full steam-driven exoskeletons – towering machines built to smash, crush, and survive anything the world throws at them. When muscle meets machinery, nothing can stand in their way. If you choose the path of a Steampunk Mechanic, prepare to blend technological tradition and innovation, engineering prowess and a sharp tactical mind to fully utilize the many ingenious gadgets at your disposal.

These classes are currently exclusive to the Dwarves, but will become available to all races through subsequent updates.

This update also takes players on an all-new adventure with the introduction of the ‘Step Behind the Curtain’ questline, which will whisk players away to a new location – the Sacred Tree. On their journey, players will have the opportunity to meet a mysterious new friend – who will prove to be important in future updates.

Launched into Early Access late last year, New Arc Line is set in a world teetering on the precipice of change. Developer Dreamate’s game is a story-rich RPG that invites players to explore the abundant yet troubled realm where magic and technology collide.

And there has never been a better time to dive into New Arc Line, as the game is currently available at 20% off thanks to the Steam Summer Sale – hurry up, the sale ends on July 10! But the savings don’t stop there – fans of classic RPGs can enjoy an additional 10% discount, thanks to a partnership between New Arc Line and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, in the Path of Steampunk bundle available now on Steam.

The New World awaits, and with it, the last beacon of hope for a potential cure for a global plague that threatens your loved ones as well. But all is not as it seems – tensions simmer beneath the gilded surface of New Arc. Arcane magic clashes with steampunk ingenuity, the wealthy exploit the impoverished, and prejudice festers between humans and other races. As a stranger in this volatile land, you are thrust into the heart of the conflict. Your choices will not only shape your own fate but also the future of this fractured world.

Will you side with the established powers or champion the downtrodden? Will you embrace the arcane arts or harness the power of technology? In this RPG, every choice carries weight, leading to many branching storylines and impactful consequences.

New Arc Line is available in Early Access on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GoG