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Developer 58BLADES and publisher Human Qube Games say Handmancers will leave Early Access on Steam on November 12, 2026. The 1.0 update brings a new class, rebuilt meta-progression, and reworked endgame systems.
Developer 58BLADES and publisher Human Qube Games say Handmancers will leave Early Access on Steam on November 12, 2026. The first-person roguelite deckbuilder originally arrived in Early Access in May.
Handmancers · official art via IGDBThe 1.0 update introduces a new playable class, fresh encounters, additional artifacts, and new mechanics. The developers rebuilt meta-progression from scratch to give players more control over long-term decisions. The update also reworks the Corruption Delving system to provide endgame challenges and run modifiers, alongside balance adjustments shaped by community feedback.
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