2026-09-11 11:43 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
Hello, friends!Since the game was released, you have asked us a tremendous number of questions—in comments, discussions, private messages, and during streams. Some of them were so intriguing that we wanted to give detailed answers.So we gathered the most interesting questions and tried to answer them in as much detail as possible in this article. Here, we will discuss the game, its development, and the work of Schisma Games—in short, everything interesting enough to warrant more than a brief answer.A word of warning: this turned into a long read. But which of us narrative game enthusiasts coul
2026-09-08 14:28 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
Hi everyone!Since the game’s release, we’ve received an enormous amount of feedback and reviews. We’ve read through it all carefully, watched countless streams, and talked to dozens of players. Receiving this kind of feedback from you is incredibly valuable. It’s the only way we can keep improving. Along with your feedback, we also noticed that many of you had questions. We’ve collected the most frequently asked ones and would like to answer them in two separate posts. In this article, we’ll address questions related to the technical aspects of the game. You’ll find the answers below. In the n
2026-09-07 17:07 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
We’ve updated our DLC, the Artbook and Digital Map! Along with fixing several errors and typos you’ve reported to us (a huge thank you to everyone who helped!), we’ve added support for two more languages: Simplified Chinese and Japanese.Both DLCs are now fully translated and available in four languages:EnglishSimplified ChineseJapaneseRussianIf you speak one of these languages and would like to learn more about the story behind the creation and development of The Life and Suffering games, we recommend checking out these DLC!If you haven't checked out the additional content yet, now is the perf
2026-09-07 15:24 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
Today’s update brings several long-requested features and improvements to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian. Here’s what’s new:macOS SupportWe’ve finally added support for macOS, something many of you have been waiting for! You can now play The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian on Mac desktops and laptops. Separate SavesFollowing numerous requests from players, we’ve added the ability to create separate saves at any point during the game.Previously, your progress was saved automatically, and the only way to return to an earlier point was to restart the corresponding chapter. Now you ca
2026-08-10 17:04 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is taking part in the Choices Matter Festival hosted by Telltale Games at a new historical low of 70% off!If you don't own the game yet, now is the perfect time to experience Sir Brante's story and pick it up at the biggest discount.If you missed the news, we'd also like to remind you that a brand-new entry in the series, The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, has recently been released. 📢 During the Choices Matter Festival, you can also watch an exclusive interview with Fyodor Slyusarchuk, creator of the The Life and Suffering series. Don't miss it! Pri
2026-08-06 15:24 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
We continue to improve the game while carefully reviewing all your bug reports, feedback, and suggestions. Today we've released a new update that fixes a number of reported issues and expands several ending scenes with additional details that many players wanted to see reflected in their playthrough results. Changelog:Improved Steam Deck compatibility: the game now launches with the officially recommended screen resolution by default.On Steam Deck, the on-screen keyboard now opens automatically when interacting with the protagonist name input field.Additional text blocks have been added to the
2026-07-31 14:08 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
We continue to improve the game and carefully review all of your feedback and bug reports. Today we've released our second update, which fixes several story inconsistencies and includes additional technical improvements.ChangelogFixed an issue that could cause an incorrect story progression where the Council would be dissolved while Monrogue simultaneously became a dictator.Added the missing Steam achievement: "A New Horizon".Fixed several cases where contradictory events could occur in the epilogues. For example, deceased advisors could appear alive again.Added a visual effect when skipping a
2026-07-24 18:36 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
Today we're releasing our first game update, addressing the most frequently reported issues along with a number of additional improvements.Patch Notes:1. Great news for many players! The game now supports Linux. Fixed several Linux-related launch and stability issues, with improved compatibility for SteamOS and Steam Deck. If you encounter any technical issues, please let us know, including your operating system and system specifications.2. Reduced the installed game size and optimized video memory usage for a smoother gameplay experience.3. Enhanced the save system stability to prevent rare i
2026-07-21 15:34 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
We're excited to announce that The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is now officially available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2!You can now experience Brante's story, shape his destiny through difficult choices, and journey across the Blessed Arknian Empire on Nintendo Switch consoles. Enjoy the complete PC experience at home or on the go.If you've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to discover Brante's story, or if you'd like to experience it again in a portable format, now is the time!https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-life-and-suffering-of-sir-brante-switch/We're
2026-07-20 14:34 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
The day we've all been waiting for has finally arrived.🎉 The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is now officially available on Steam! 🎉This is a truly special moment for our entire team. For several years, we've been working on this story, striving to create not just a sequel set in the world of The Life and Suffering, but a new standalone drama where every choice has consequences, and where power can become just as great a burden as powerlessness.If you've already played the demo, we have good news for you—you can continue your journey from your demo save without having to start over.We wa
2026-07-19 15:22 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
The official launch day is Monday, July 20!Check the map to find the exact release time in your region.The Great Arknian Empire is waiting for you. We look forward to seeing you begin Prince Jerian's story and shape his fate through the choices you make.See you on launch day!
2026-07-17 17:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
For a limited time, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is free to keep on Steam!Add the game to your Steam library before July 23, and it will remain yours forever.Step into the harsh world of the Blessed Arknian Empire and experience the life of Sir Brante, a man born into a rigid society where every choice matters and every decision carries consequences. Shape your destiny through years of struggle, ambition, sacrifice, and suffering in this narrative RPG, where your actions determine not only your own fate but also the fate of those around you.Whether you've been curious about the game fo
2026-06-17 12:19 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
Fixes and Changes:Under certain conditions, some players encountered a soft lock in the “Fracture” event. We changed the required stat value for one of the locks so that it could be opened successfully.An additional condition is now displayed in the tooltip for the “Pater Familias” event.Fixed an issue causing save timestamps to be displayed incorrectly.Added support for changing the game language directly through Steam's game properties.Various translation corrections and typo fixes have been made across multiple localizations.
2026-06-15 15:38 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
Steam Next Fest has started, and we are cracking open the doors to the world of the Blessed Arknian Empire! 🎉 The demo version of The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is already available for everyone! The demo includes the first two chapters of the game, so even if you took part in the playtest before, a lot of new content awaits you! Start writing your story right now and make decisions that will change not only your destiny as a future ruler, but will also impact the future of the entire Empire. Will you be able to lead it to prosperity and what price will you pay for it? Find out the a
2026-06-10 14:28 UTC · Community Announcements · Magnificat
📅 We are excited to announce that the demo for The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian will be available to all players on June 15 as part of Steam Next Fest!Very soon, you will be able to experience Prince Jerian’s story for the first time, make your first decisions, and discover what trials await the heir to the Blessed Arknian Empire. The demo will include the first two chapters of the game. 🎦 For Content CreatorsIf you create gaming content and would like to try the demo before everyone else or prepare your video in advance, we are ready to consider providing you with an early access key
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