update · June 13, 2026
Good Heavens! Steam Next Fest Demo Update Adds City Boons and Early Sorcery
The latest Good Heavens! demo update introduces City Boons, buffs early sorcery weapons, and adds teleportation scrolls to cut down on travel time. The update also brings Mac support, though controller functionality remains in prototype form.
Good Heavens! is rolling out its largest demo update yet for Steam Next Fest, offering roughly three to four hours of gameplay across a single island biome. The update introduces long-awaited progression systems, early-game combat tweaks, and quality-of-life additions designed to make the vertical slice smoother.
Progression and City Boons
Players can now earn City Boons by discovering and developing cities across the map. Each faction and culture combination has a unique pool of boons, providing specialized rewards and playstyle alterations. Some boons grant powerful combat allies, such as a Vampire Knight. Once players rescue a mayor and restore a settlement, they can visit the adjacent billboard to claim their boons.
Sorcery and Combat Changes
Sorcery weapons are now more rewarding in the early game. While mastery still requires utilizing elemental status effects like chill, shock, or burn before following up with empowered attacks, the weapons pack a punch much sooner than previous builds. Additionally, developers added two new armor abilities tied to the Breastplate Armor and Mage Cloth sets, including the Mana Shield.
Travel and Quality of Life
Teleportation scrolls can now be purchased from vendors for instant travel to desired cities, complementing the existing Wayhome Scroll from the Exploration Tech Tree. Steam achievements have also been added, alongside a Mac build. Developers noted that controller support is still in a prototype stage and is only recommended for testing.
Demo Limitations and Roadmap
A planned procedural dungeon system was pulled from this build after feeling too raw during internal tests. Steam Deck support is being pushed further down the development line, and current demo saves and achievements will not carry over to the main release. The full game is currently targeted for a release within two to three months.
Why this patch matters
This demo update gives players a broader look at the systems underpinning Good Heavens! while ironing out early game pacing. With the Early Access launch slated for a few months away, this build provides a solid sandbox to test out faction synergies and magic.