Explore the streets of Velmorne in the Witchfire’s Newest Early Access Update

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Explore the streets of Velmorne in the Witchfire’s Newest Early Access Update

WARSAW, Poland (July 28th, 2025) - The Astronauts, developers behind acclaimed indie title The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, have released a highly-anticipated Webgrave Update for their dark fantasy shooter, Witchfire. The new update is yet another expansion of Early Access content, adding a new, multi-layered region to scout and explore, a wealth of powerful new gear, a new system for expanding the Preyer’s abilities, new onboarding, and a number of fixes and quality improvements. Webgrave Update is available now on Steam and Epic Games Store for all the current Witchfire Early Access players. There has never been a better time to join the hunt for the Witch with Witchfire available for its lowest price ever: a 20% discount on Steam and Epic Games Store.



Webgrave Update introduces yet another location to a world dominated by the Witch - Velmorne was once a town like any other, until its residents were twisted by witchcraft. Disfigured and unformed, they roam deserted corners and squares, and ambush any foolish enough to wander down its forgotten roads. The update also brings a long requested, comprehensive tutorial, set on a new map that precedes first visit to the Hermitory, and allows players returning to the world of Witchfire to refresh their memories.

Webgrave is also bringing a number of revamped mechanics -

Workshop & Stats 2.0 | The weapon & gear research system and player stats have been rebuilt for better clarity.
Rosary Beads | A new system to customize the Preyer’s abilities, Rosary Beads, joins the game to give players new build options to discover.
New Difficulty | Gnosis VI, an even higher difficulty level for those most advanced and versed in Preyer combat, raises the stakes for long-time players.

A full list of changes and fixes can be found in the patch notes for the game, available at The Astronauts’ website.

About Witchfire:

Witchfire is a single-player, dark fantasy RPG FPS, where you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his last mission to reach salvation.

Witchfire comes from the creative leads behind Painkiller and Bulletstorm. With a unique blend of souls-like, extraction and roguelite gameplay, Witchfire offers a challenging but satisfying experience with multiple roads to victory.

Overcome the Witch and her minions | Skill and knowledge are essential for success in the battle against the Witch of the Black Sea and her witchfire-fueled army. If you die, you have one chance to return and claim what you lost— or regroup and tackle different enemies.
Go on expeditions | Explore vast, immersive biomes and select your battleground to confront the Witch’s forces. Each completed encounter strengthens you and your arsenal during this expedition through our roguelite system, called Arcana. There are countless ways to build your preyer and dominate the Witch.
Become a deadly preyer | Only the most wicked individuals can transform into preyers, undead assassins sustained by witchfire flowing through their veins. In the base of operations called the Hermitory, you can choose from a wide selection of distinctive weapons, spells, and artifacts to build your own preyer.
Take the risk | On each expedition, you can extract your looted items or, if you feel confident, confront the Witch’s Familiar to unlock new areas with powerful new items and upgrades.
Uncover the mystery of the lost cargo | Piece together a forbidden story from the past that can save the future.

About Early Access:

Witchfire initially launched to Early Access on Epic Games Store in September of 2023, and has received significant updates since then. The game’s launch into Steam Early Access on September 23rd, 2024, and the warm reception from players, proved that Valve’s audience had been waiting intently for Witchfire’s arrival. The feedback provided since the start of Early Access is invaluable and has helped shape the game during the past months.

Join the hunt and help the game reach its full potential!

“Thank you to our early adopters! To all of you who have participated in our Early Access so far: Thank you very much for your help in getting us to this point. Your feedback in our official Discord and beyond has been vital!” said Adrian Chmielarz, co-founder and creative director of The Astronauts.

For further details on Early Access development and upcoming Witchfire news, follow the team on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and join the conversation on Discord.