2025-05-26 12:54 UTC · Community Announcements · BBCDTBC
Gladiators! All three DLCs for BlackThorn Arena: Reforged are now fully unlocked and available at a limited-time 20% discount (May 26 – June 9). Shadow of the Wuxia Explore the martial arts world of Jianghu, experience a brand-new combat system and an Eastern-themed map. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3557410/_/?curator_clanid=45172175 Age of Magic Step into the magical era, master six schools of magic, and unleash 60 magical abilities. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282660/_/?curator_clanid=45172175 Gladiator Support Pack Legendary gear set, artbook, original soundtrack, and more — a
2025-05-18 17:03 UTC · Community Announcements · BBCDTBC
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45172175/676ead44e28cd1c2232e6c74eec49677d9830505.png Gladiators — it’s time to step once again into the arena of blood and glory! Blackthorn Arena: Reforged is now on sale at its lowest price ever, for one week only! Already own the original Blackthorn Arena? Good news!All owners of the original BTA get Blackthorn Arena: Reforged for free! You can immediately enjoy the upgraded core experience — and if you want even more, the brand-new DLCs Shadow of Wuxia and Age of Magic are available as optional paid expansions. What’s New in the Reforged Edition? https://store.steampowe
2025-03-14 20:40 UTC · Community Announcements · Indie Wolverine
We're excited to announce an upcoming DLC for Blackthorn Arena: Reforged called Shadow of the Wuxia, releasing on Steam on March 21, 2025! Shadow of the Wuxia introduces authentic Eastern martial arts elements into the arenas of Blackthorn Arena: Reforged. You'll embark on an immersive new questline filled with secrets and legendary martial arts stories, compete in a brand-new Wuxia-themed arena, and wield unique Eastern-inspired weapons and armor. Highlights of the DLC include: New immersive questline: Discover hidden martial arts stories and secrets. Wuxia-style arena: Face fierce battles wi
2025-01-27 21:57 UTC · Community Announcements · Indie Wolverine
Hey everyone, We’re excited to share some great news for Lunar New Year! While this announcement is primarily about Blackthorn Arena: Reforged, it’s still important for everyone who owns the original Blackthorn Arena. As you may already know, if you own the original game, you get Blackthorn Arena: Reforged as a free upgrade—it’s already waiting for you! To make this even better, Blackthorn Arena: Reforged is now part of some special bundles, giving you the chance to explore even more adventures while saving along the way. Here’s what’s available: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/49912/Lig
2024-12-20 13:16 UTC · Community Announcements · Indie Wolverine
Happy Holidays, Gladiators! As a reminder, purchasing Blackthorn Arena automatically adds Blackthorn Arena: Reforged to your Steam library at no additional cost. This remastered edition includes all previously released DLCs, along with exciting new content and improvements to elevate your gameplay experience. What’s New in Blackthorn Arena: Reforged? We’ve been dedicated to expanding and refining Reforged, and our latest V 2.5 Update Patch is packed with fresh content and enhancements: New Features: Gortus’ Endless Trials mode with tougher waves and champion encounters. A new legendary gladiat
2024-12-09 13:16 UTC · Community Announcements · Buddharox
Exciting Updates for Blackthorn Arena Owners Hi Everyone, We wanted to share some updates about Blackthorn Arena: Reforged, which is automatically added to your Steam library when you purchase the original Blackthorn Arena. If you’ve already been enjoying Reforged, there’s even more to look forward to with our latest V2.4 Update and the launch of the Supporter Pack DLC. What’s New in Reforged? Supporter Pack DLC https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//45172175/3c3a3a0b30cd43b214f0402c8b36e6908b662aac.png The Supporter Pack is a way for players who love the game to dive deeper into the worl
2024-11-12 16:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Buddharox
Arena Champions, We’re thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Age of Magic DLC will arrive on November 14 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST (November 15 at 8 AM China Standard Time)! Get ready to bring magic to the arena with new gameplay elements that will transform the battlefield. What’s Coming in the Age of Magic DLC The Age of Magic DLC introduces six types of magic, 60 unique spells, a fresh storyline, and a new magic-themed arena—giving you powerful new tools to shape your gladiators’ fates and outwit your opponents. Alongside the DLC, we’re also rolling out free content updates with imp
2024-11-11 18:08 UTC · Community Announcements · Buddharox
Hey Arena Masters, As part of Gladiator Month, we’ve teamed up with the creators of Gladiator Guild Manager to bring you a new bundle! Now, you can grab Blackthorn Arena: Reforged and Gladiator Guild Manager together—two games, one bundle, and endless gladiator action. What’s Gladiator Guild Manager About? In Gladiator Guild Manager, you’ll build and manage a team of fighters, beasts, and mages, putting your strategies to the test in arena battles. With tactical gameplay and plenty of ways to grow your team, it’s all about creating a squad that can take on anything. https://store.steampowered.
2024-11-10 17:09 UTC · Community Announcements · Buddharox
Arena Masters, We hope you're enjoying your time in the Freelands. We've been busy since launch week, fixing bugs and making improvements based on your feedback. Thank you for helping us make Blackthorn Arena: Reforged better. We’re excited to announce the Age of Magic DLC coming soon as we kick off what we’re calling Gladiator Month! With Gladiator II on the way, we’re celebrating the spirit of the arena with fresh updates throughout November. Here’s a look at what’s ahead: Six Types of Magic: Over 60 new spells to bring into battle, adding fresh strategies and depth to your fights. {STEAM_CL
2024-11-09 16:49 UTC · Community Announcements · Muffin XXL
Blackthorn Arena: Reforged v2.1a Update Patch P.S: Old players of the Blackthorn Arena can get the remastered version for free, and it will be automatically added to your library. If you don't see it, simply open the remastered version's store page and click Play Now to start playing! New content: Added some new innate traits that can be randomly obtained Added a champion of the freeman, “Xuefei”. This mysterious swordsman from the East will appear in the Arena of the Freelands and have the opportunity to fight for you. Bug fixes: System: *Fixed a bug where a small number of players were unabl
2024-11-02 16:13 UTC · Community Announcements · Muffin XXL
Hello, Arena Masters! We’re excited to share that Blackthorn Arena: Reforged is now live! This enhanced version brings upgraded visuals, quality-of-life improvements, new content, and a new Endless Arena Mode that lets you face off against waves of challenging opponents. **Free Upgrade for Original Owners** If you own Blackthorn Arena, you can claim Reforged for free as a thank-you for being part of our community. To get your free upgrade, simply visit this page and complete the claim form. Once you register, we’ll send you a Steam key for Reforged shortly. Please note, that the claim process
2024-10-23 09:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Buddharox
Hello, Arena Masters! We want to thank everyone who participated in the Blackthorn Arena: Reforged demo during Steam Next Fest. Your feedback has been incredibly valuable, and after careful consideration, we’ve decided to take a little more time to polish and refine the game further based on what we’ve learned from your experience with the demo. Steam Link - Blackthorn Arena: Reforged As a result, the release of Blackthorn Arena: Reforged will be delayed slightly from our original target. While we don’t have a specific new date to share just yet, rest assured it’s not far off, and this extra t
2024-10-14 17:32 UTC · Community Announcements · Buddharox
Hello, Gladiators! We’re excited to announce that the Blackthorn Arena: Reforged demo is now live as part of Steam Next Fest! This remastered version includes improved graphics, new content, and a range of quality-of-life updates. Whether you’re a long-time Arena Master or new to the battles, we can’t wait for you to experience what’s new! Starting today, we’re also offering 50% off the original Blackthorn Arena for a limited time! If you haven’t picked it up yet, now’s your chance to get it at half price. For those who already own the original game, you’ll be able to claim Blackthorn Arena: R
2024-10-08 18:16 UTC · Community Announcements · Buddharox
Hey Gladiators, We’re excited to announce that Blackthorn Arena: Reforged will officially launch on October 23, 2024. You can check out the latest trailer below. Blackthorn Arena: Reforged - Official Reveal Trailer If you’re eager to get an early look, Blackthorn Arena: Reforged will be participating in Steam Next Fest from October 14–21, with a new demo available for you to try out. It’s a great opportunity to dive into the game before the full release. As a reminder, if you own the original Blackthorn Arena, you’ll be able to claim a free upgrade to Blackthorn Arena: Reforged! We’ll announce
2024-08-21 15:11 UTC · Community Announcements · Buddharox
Hey Gladiators, We’re excited to share some big news—Blackthorn Arena: Reforged is on the way! This remastered version of the game features new content, upgraded graphics, quality-of-life improvements, and all DLCs packed into one epic experience. If you’ve ever wanted to see Blackthorn Arena as we always envisioned it, now’s your chance. And here’s the best part: If you own the original Blackthorn Arena by the time Reforged launches later this year, you’ll get the remastered version completely free. It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting us along this journey. Starting today, we’ll b
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