Developer High North Studios and publisher Raw Fury have rolled out a major new update for SKALD: Against the Black Priory, adding expanded modding tools and deep discounts to welcome new players. The retro-inspired, Lovecraftian RPG now features SKaDE (SKALD Data Editing Tool)—powered by Mod.io—allowing fans to create their own adventures or download community-made content for free.
This update makes modding more accessible than ever, offering full access to the game’s assets for players to build new quests, characters, and stories within SKALD’s dark fantasy world. Those looking to jump in for the first time can also grab the game at its biggest discount yet, running until March 3 at 10 a.m. PT across Steam and GOG.
Biggest Sale Yet for SKALD: Against the Black Priory
To celebrate the update, Raw Fury has launched a limited-time sale:
Steam Discounts
- Base Game – 40% off
- Reinforcement Pack DLC – 35% off
- Original Soundtrack – 35% off
GOG Discounts
- Base Game – 40% off (up to 45% for GOG Newsletter Readers)
- Reinforcement Pack DLC – 35% off
- Original Soundtrack – 35% off
The game has already sold over 100,000 copies, and this update is sure to keep the player base engaged with community-driven content and expanded replayability.
A Retro RPG with Dark Ambitions
SKALD: Against the Black Priory blends tactical turn-based combat, deep character customization, and an unforgiving Lovecraftian world inspired by classic RPGs. Players find themselves shipwrecked on the mysterious island of Idra, where they must navigate a narrative rich with eldritch horror, tragic heroes, and grim survival.
With a cast of recruitable allies, dice-based skill checks, and branching choices, SKALD offers modernized old-school RPG gameplay, enhanced by authentic pixel art inspired by the Commodore 64 era.
SKALD: Against the Black Priory is available now on PC, Mac, and Linux via Steam and GOG.
In case you missed it, check out our review of SKALD: Against the Black Priory.
