BLACK STACK

This focused combat update fixes Weak and Vulnerable behaving like on/off switches even while their counters kept climbing. • Every Weak and Vulnerable stack now contributes to its effect. • Status strength scales normally up to 60%, then continues with diminishing returns. • 15 Weak now reduces damage by 70%, rather than remaining stuck at 25%. • Weak approaches an 80% reduction ceiling. • Vulnerable approaches a 160% damage bonus ceiling. • Enemy intent previews and actual combat damage now use the same calculation. • Status tooltips now display the percentage currently being applied. Dedicated status builds should now feel properly rewarding without becoming completely broken.

The release date is locked in. BLACK STACK launches August 30, 2026 on Steam for Windows and macOS. BLACK STACK is a cyber-occult roguelite deckbuilder about breaching a sentient corporate megastructure. Build your deck from 496 playable protocols, choose between three distinct identities, and fight through two connected campaigns. Powerful actions generate Trace, representing the evidence you leave behind. The stronger and more aggressive your build becomes, the more violently the Stack begins responding to your presence. Launch pricing The standard price will be $8.99 USD, with regional pricing applied by Steam. BLACK STACK will be 10% off for the first seven calendar days after release, giving everyone a chance to enter the Stack at the launch-week discount. One game. One purchase. There are no microtransactions or additional purchases. BLACK STACK includes a free battle pass progression track, with every reward earned entirely through play. One purchase includes the complete game. What awaits inside the Stack496 playable protocols Three distinct identities Two connected campaigns A reactive Trace system that makes powerful builds increasingly dangerous Windows and macOS support