Ember and Blade Opens the Gates to the Limited-Time Infernal Trial of Arbor's Crucible—Where Demons Fall and Legends Rise
One arena. Thirty minutes per run. Endless demons. Reap rewards and carve your name in Ember and Blade history.
[November 10th] — Ember and Blade is turning up the heat this November with the return of the Arbor's Crucible, the punishing endgame arena first introduced during Steam Next Fest. The new Infernal Trial transforms Arbor's Crucible into a limited-time Steam event running from November 10th through December 8th, where players battle relentless waves of enemies under randomized preset blessings to earn a place on the leaderboard. The fiercest demon slayers will earn a place among the legends, with their names immortalized in the full release of Ember and Blade.
The leaves are falling, and the demons are calling. Sanctuary's looking a little more festive this season—The Arbor now glows in warm autumn light, decked out with Thanksgiving décor and just enough pumpkins to keep things spooky. Even a few unlucky elite monsters have found themselves cursed with pumpkin heads in honor of the holiday spirit. But behind the cozy colors and festive lights, the Infernal Trial waits. The leaderboard is divided into three weapon categories—Sword, Dagger, and Hammer—each tied directly to event rewards. This structure ensures every fighting style has a fair shot at glory, with a total of 10 winners to be recognized.
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1st Place (3 Winners — One Per Weapon Category)
- Primary weapon variation named after the winner (lore-adapted)
- Example: The 1st place winner in the Sword category will have a sword skin/name variant inspired by them.
- Name featured in the game credits
- Launch game key
- Exclusive Discord role: Infernal Trial Champion
- Primary weapon variation named after the winner (lore-adapted)
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2nd Place (3 Winners — One Per Weapon Category)
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Crossbow variation named after each winner (lore-adapted)
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Name featured in the game credits
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Launch game key
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3rd Place (3 Winners — One Per Weapon Category)
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Name featured in the game credits
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Launch game key
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Community Choice Award (1 Winner)
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Voted by the community for the most creative or funny demo moment
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Launch game key and social spotlight on official Ember and Blade channels
Ready to slash into the ethereal world of Ember and Blade? Wishlist the game on Steam and endure the Infernal Trial of Arbor's Crucible today. Want to stay up-to-date on all things Ember and Blade? Join the official Ember and Blade Discord server. Check out the LINE Games page, X, and YouTube channel for more heavenly details.
About LINE Games
LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide. Its in-house studio, Nine Lives, is a small team of 15 industry veterans, with experience across globally recognized titles, dedicated to delivering high-quality, memorable game experiences.
