The wait is finally over, Nine Parchments is now out on Xbox One! The version available at launch will have all the improvements/updates we’ve brought to the Switch and PC version so far, including the multiple save files. You can play Nine Parchments for free for 60 minutes with the trial version, check out the details from the Xbox One Store. Xbox One version quick facts: Price 19.99€ / $19.99 Trial available at launch (60 minutes) 1080p/60fps with dynamic resolution scaling 4k/60fps on Xbox One X Store page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/Nine-Parchments/BZM82SL2TP6V We hope you enjoy the game:)
Good news Xbox One fans! Get ready to blast some monsters and learn some amazing spells – Nine Parchments is coming to Xbox One on March 7th! A trial version that allows you to try the game for 60 minutes for free will also be available, so you’ll have plenty of time to test Nine Parchments before making any decisions. The game will priced at $19.99 / 19.99 €. Nine Parchments runs at 1080p/60fps on Xbox One with some dynamic resolution scaling. Xbox One X is also supported, where the game runs at a stunning 4k/60fps! Check out the Xbox […]
Nintendo Switch update for the Nine Parchments has now been approved and it’s available for download! 😊 Changelog • You can now store up to 10 runs • Fixes to saves being wiped when disconnecting from an online game • Online game can be started alone, no need to wait for others to join in the lobby • A lot of bug fixes to different kinds of issues of camera not moving and enemies not spawning or dying correctly • Changes to the online matchmaking logic • The invisible quill in Endless Snowbanks is now visible • Fix to the […]
It is here, the day you have all been waiting for… Finally you have a chance to win Nine Parchments game key for Steam! Instructions in the end of this post, which is also this year’s last Yuletide entry. So, how was Christmas, hopefully super relaxing? As you might have noticed we had a digital Christmas card on our social media. I hope that it is still okay to post this as Christmas already passed, but new year is just around the corner and as Xmas trees are up I think it’s still rather relevant. 😊 I hope that many […]
I’m happy to tell you that the patch for the Nintendo Switch version of Nine Parchments has now been submitted and it will be released as soon as it goes through. Steam patch will be out after we get some small issues fixed. 😊 Multiple saves are now added After the patch you can have up to ten games stored at the same time. So there is no need to overwrite your current run if you want to play with your friends for a while. Other fixes • Online game can be started alone, no need to wait for others […]
Welcome to the fourth entry of Frozenbyte Yuletide Calendar! 🎅 During December we have already talked about Nine Parchments, Has-Been Heroes and how to become a game designer (with Shadwen pictures). So, what about our Trine heroes, what have they been up to after the release of Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power? They have been busy making cameos to our other games, and Zoya already did a quick visit to the second Yuletide entry. More about the heroes, and also about Astral Academy below! Whole trio indeed appears in the free expansion we released for the Has-Been Heroes last […]
Time for another Yuletide Calendar entry, and remember to comment! This week’s theme comes with a small story: In the beginning of year 2017 we received an actual letter from one lovely fan from Russia (thanks a lot!). In the letter there were three questions on game design and how to become a designer. Four of our designers answered these questions and in this third Yuletide entry we are going to share half of these secrets with you as well. Enjoy. 😁 The pictures are from our stealth game, Shadwen! What should I learn for now, that could be useful […]
Nine Parchments is out now on PS4 in North America and Europe! Store page: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4029-CUSA05984_00-NINEPARCHMENTS00 The price will be $19.99 in the US and 19.99 € in Europe, with slight variations in other currencies. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to comment below or join us on our official Nine Parchments Discord channel! The join link is here. It is also a good place to search for people to play online with. Happy spellcasting, young wizards!
Nine Parchments has sparked a lot of activity on our different social media channels and we’re grateful for all the comments and feedback we’ve received. Our Support team will continue replying to the messages, but other teams are also busy working on improving the game based on said feedback. Some fixes will be available sooner, some later. Here is a quick update on the major issues we’re tackling right now. Multiple Save Files This feature is asked for the most and we’re working on it as fast as we can. We expect it to be done early next week and […]
Time for the second entry of Frozenbyte Yuletide Calendar 2017! A lot happened during this week. Nine Parchments was released, Finland celebrated its 100th birthday (grats!), and Frozenbyte turned 16 years old! Unfortunately we are going to keep it short this time due to Nine Parchments launch hustle. Not talking about Nine Parchments’ this time, but I want to quickly thank you all for your nice feedback and support. If you need any help with the game, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can find our contact information here. Today’s topic is Has-Been Heroes. I wanted to show you concept […]
The quest for Nine Parchments begins today! The game is now out on Nintendo Switch in Europe, and in couple hours available for Switch in USA and on Steam as well! Japanese Switch Release will be on December 7th. This also means we have a release video which you can check below. 😊 PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releases are still pending. So there is no release date for them, but we’ll let you know when we know more! About Nine Parchments Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast ’em up game of magical mayhem which we gladly present you! It […]
This is a story about the development of Nine Parchments, a multiplayer video game about young wizard students collecting spells and sometimes blowing themselves up accidentally while learning them. For your amusement, this story is illustrated with images and outtakes from across the development period. The Journey Begins In the autumn of 2015, Frozenbyte published the third installment of the Trine series. Trine 3: The Artefacts of Power was an ambitious project, which near broke our hearts as we were forced to release a game with only a partly finished story. As we labored in the smoldering ruins of our […]
