By Steven Andrew 
Soulstone Survivors is marking its official release anniversary with update 1.5D, titled Gift of the Veil, a celebratory patch that arrives nearly four years after the action roguelite first entered Early Access.
Released on June 17, 2025, Soulstone Survivors has grown from an independent project into a title that has attracted over a million players. The anniversary update reflects the developer’s commitment to the community that shaped the game’s evolution. The patch introduces new character skins across the roster, complete with a self-aware note that they “may lack perspective, but make up for it in style.” Beyond cosmetics, the update delivers substantial balance adjustments, with the developers noting that numerous buffs and select nerfs aim to expand the viability of different build strategies across the game’s 350-plus skills and over 100 craftable weapons.
**Greetings, Void Hunters! @everyone <:CLike:1165068152678395935>**
Announcement from Game Smithing Limited via Discord
# UPDATE 1.5D IS LIVE — Gift of the Veil ⚔️
## This is a special update as it marks the 1 year anniversary since the game’s official release in June 17th 2025!
*(even though we are almost at the 4 year mark if you consider the Early Access)*
This small update marks the occasion and brings a little gift, along with some changes in preparation for the future!
– 🎁 **New Skins for all characters:** They may lack perspective, but make up for it in style!
– ⚔️ **Balance Changes:** Tons of buffs (and a few nerfs) to make more
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2066020/view/711152269082494122
The patch also includes general fixes and mechanical reworks, though specifics remain sparse in the announcement. The developers emphasized that this smaller update was timed to acknowledge the milestone while they continue work on future DLC and content additions still in development. Soulstone Survivors launches the update on PC immediately, with versions for Xbox, PS5, Epic Games, and GOG arriving approximately one week later. The independent studio framed the update as a thank-you to players whose feedback has shaped the game since its original launch, underscoring how a tiny team chose to remain independent rather than seek external backing. For a roguelite that has maintained active development for nearly four years, the anniversary gesture suggests the studio is far from finished expanding its void-hunting universe.
Aimee Rogers