{"id":67142,"date":"2026-05-29T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=67142"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T00:48:11","slug":"the-official-may-newsletter-for-steams-chaotic-roguelike-elin-has-been-released-this-month-features-mom-themed-illustrations-by-adventurers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/the-official-may-newsletter-for-steams-chaotic-roguelike-elin-has-been-released-this-month-features-mom-themed-illustrations-by-adventurers\/","title":{"rendered":"The official May newsletter for Steam\u2019s chaotic roguelike Elin has been released. This month features mom-themed illustrations by adventurers!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Solo indie developer\u00a0noa\u00a0published\u00a0Elin State of the Game \u2013 May 2026<\/strong>\u00a0via Elin\u2019s\u00a0Steam store page<\/a>\u00a0on May 22.\u00a0Elin State of the Game is a community letter published monthly by the Elin State of the Game editorial team.\u00a0Seeing as\u00a0AUTOMATON helped make this newsletter, we hope\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0enjoy 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\u00a0May\u00a02026:\u00a0<\/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 share Elin-related news that have been sent in from all over Ylva this month as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the May issue of “Elin State of the Game,” out on Nyan Nyan Day (the 22nd), as always. New green leaves are sprouting in North Tyris \u2013 is it summer already?<\/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

Last month, many new items were discovered in North Tyris. Exploring Nefia and the towns might lead to unexpected discoveries.
Also, a “new type” of Big Daddy has apparently been identified. Be extremely careful when challenging it.
(For details on all updates, see\u00a0Ylvapedia<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A close-range type has been completed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A new close-range type has been seen among the Big Daddies that wander around Nefia and the fields as if guarding something.
Occasionally, you might find two Big Daddies on the same floor, but if one becomes hostile, the other will attack simultaneously!
It’s best to be vigilant of your surroundings before challenging them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crowbar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Good news for muscle-brained adventurers who find lockpicking a hassle!
The all-purpose item “Crowbar” has arrived, which can instantly pry open any treasure chest. While the contents aren’t guaranteed to be intact, it will be useful when you have to force it open.
It should be easy to craft if you have a “Handyman’s Table.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This land is a giant treasure island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What adventurer wouldn’t be thrilled to hear that new treasures have been discovered?
Reports have come in of previously unconfirmed items being obtained from monsters encountered in Nefia!
This Flying Nimbus can also be used like a minecart, but it makes a light, bouncy sound when you ride it. Darting around the base is sure to be a thrill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Items from a Foreign School<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There have been reports of sightings of new items besides those obtainable from monsters. Here’s one of them.
This is a swimsuit for schoolchildren, used in a faraway foreign land. It offers almost no protection, but it seems ideal for water sports.
But some of the items in the image don’t look like swimsuits at all…?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New “Floor Decor” tile added<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A new type of tile, “Floor Decor,” has been added, allowing you to take your base building to the next level.
By placing them on top of the floor, you can create things like curbs for paths and flowerbed borders. While being small, they can significantly enhance the overall look of your map depending on how you use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rumors of the \u201cUnseen Hand\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the city of North Tyris, a random attacker disguised as a resident occasionally causes trouble. While dangerous, it’s not beyond the guards’ control.

However, rumors of an “Unseen Hand” that silently creeps up and eliminates its targets in darkness have persisted for ages. Is “he” human? Does he even exist?

The mysterious deaths occurring during the Festival of the Dead in Port Kapul are also whispered to be the work of the Unseen Hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

This illustration by Elin illustrator NZ is a character design for Slan, the Shadow of Palmia, who is staying at a remote castle in the far north while traveling for his studies.
The illustration includes details such as a size comparison with a Gluttonous Walrus, the details of his clothing, and the weapons he carries, allowing viewers to imagine how he actually looks while adventuring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Next up is a piece by Elin composer NINO.
This time we\u2019re introducing the hymn \u201cKizuami of Trickery.\u201d
The gentle melody and the frequent, intricate phrases offer a glimpse into Kizumi’s personality, revealing that he is both a kind older brother who cares deeply for his younger sister, Horome, and also has a whimsical and playful side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, it\u2019s NINO!
The hymn \u201cKizuami of Trickery\u201d is a love song.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elusive and unpredictable.
He appears whenever he wants,
and vanishes with the falling maple leaves.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This song is said to have been a love letter
sung by a shrine maiden whose heart was stirred by Kizuami.

Appearing occasionally to cause mischief
and disappearing capriciously, Kizuami became a familiar god
to the people and their children.

As the song of Kizuami was passed down,
parts of the love letter were lost,
and now it has become the “Maple Leaf Song”
that children love to sing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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