{"id":56102,"date":"2026-01-26T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=56102"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T03:15:57","slug":"steam-open-world-roguelike-elin-publishes-official-newsletter-for-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/steam-open-world-roguelike-elin-publishes-official-newsletter-for-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Steam\u00a0open-world\u00a0roguelike\u00a0Elin\u00a0publishes official newsletter for January. Latest\u00a0updates, community news, and an open call for ASMR submissions\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Solo\u00a0developer\u00a0noa\u00a0released<\/a>\u00a0Elin State of the Game \u2013 January 2026<\/strong>\u00a0via Elin\u2019s Steam store page on January\u00a022.\u00a0This\u00a0is a monthly community letter published by the Elin State of the Game editorial team.\u00a0\u00a0AUTOMATON has\u00a0assisted\u00a0in the production of this newsletter, and we hope readers will enjoy it as an article as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on below for the full Elin State of the Game \u2013 January 2026: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Greetings, fellow adventurers! This is the Elin State of the Game editorial team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’d like to express our gratitude once again to the many people who read our recent December issue and for the warm response we received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month, we’ve been receiving new Elin-related news from all over Ylva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always on Nyan Nyan Day (the 22nd), the January issue of “Elin State of the Game” is out. We hope you enjoy it at your leisure, perhaps with a hot drink in hand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Nyanth\u2019s Update<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Check it all out!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, let’s review last month’s stable update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The December update introduced a lot of content related to the latest episode of the Home Quest, “Into the Darkness.” The previously inaccessible “Crypt of the Damned” has been opened up, and elements that will be familiar to Elona players, such as the “\u2605Staff of Insanity,” have also been added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marks the finale of the Home Quest, “Into the Darkness.” How will it all end, and in what form will the NPCs and artifacts from Elona make their appearance? We hope our fellow adventurers will see it through with us until the very end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(For details on all updates, see Ylvapedia<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ASMR which gently envelops the Holy Night Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The decorations for the Holy Night Festival, held every December at Noyel, have been enhanced with more spectacular additions. Many decorative items have been added, including 18 varieties of Juremas balls and two types of candy sticks. By using these items effectively when decorating, you’ll be able to create an even more spectacular party venue than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Holy Night Festival, a faint ASMR can be heard somewhere within the church, blending in with the gorgeous decorations…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vampire Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Updates have also been made to the new Vampire race. Overall, their “strong at night, weak during the day” characteristics seem even more pronounced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can no longer hope to fight effectively in their weak bat form, and if they transform in the middle of town, citizens will no longer hesitate to call the guards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if you’re a Vampire, NPCs you befriend will now pour ketchup on your “Love Fueled Lunch Box.” Vampire adventurers can now enjoy homemade lunch boxes smothered in blood (ketchup).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter Outfits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some characters now have outfits appropriate for the bitterly cold North Tyris. When winter comes, it might be fun to go and meet some of your favorite characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A small electrical power revolution?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A new piece of furniture, the “Hamster Generator,” has been implemented. It can be found at furniture stores, although rarely. When it’s running, the hamster will diligently produce electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Issues of Adventurer’s Weekly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Useful for both novice and seasoned adventurers, issues 13 through 17 of Adventurer’s Weekly have been released simultaneously. They cover a wide range of information, from how to use projectiles to events in North Tyris and the biology of succubi. If you haven’t read them yet, be sure to visit Moir in the Traveler’s Anchorage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Notice<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Now Accepting ASMR Entries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the release of the new “ASMR Player” item, we’re now accepting submissions for ASMR!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine if a certain character recorded an ASMR audio clip. How would it sound like? Let your imagination run wild about your favorite character and submit an ASMR audio!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s no deadline, so feel free to take your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elin ASMR\u53f0\u8a5e\u306e\u63d0\u51fa (ASMR Submission)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developer Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An interview with Elin developer, noa, has been published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This interview tells the story of how the “seeds” passed down from Elona over the past twenty years finally blossomed as Elin, along with insights into the development structure behind the updates and the relationship with the community. Interested adventurers, make sure to read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“After nearly 20 years of game development, the seeds I have planted have finally sprouted.” Solo dev behind sandbox RPG Elona talks about success of sequel Elin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Illustration Introduction ~ Lumiest Gallery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let us introduce some new illustrations by Elin illustrator NZ. Let’s start with a New Year’s illustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And here is an illustration of Juremas from last year. It’s a scene from a party, with sweets that you can actually cook in the game lined up. Did you notice the Jure charm that the character casually wearing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Official Music Introduction ~ Palmia Records<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Next up, we’ll introduce a new song by Elin’s composer, NINO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last month, in celebration of the Christmas season, the harmonious songs “Kumiromi of Harvest” and “Ehekatl of Luck” were simultaneously released on December 20th. Then, on the 24th, the song “Jure of Healing,” the goddess who instantly comes to mind when one thinks of Juremas, was unveiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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