New Arc Line’s Smoke & Mirrors Update Brings Dwarves and New Classes

For fans of narrative-driven role-playing games, Dreamate’s Smoke & Mirrors update for New Arc Line arrives on July 17, 2025, with a substantial expansion: a new playable race, two exclusive classes, and a branching questline that promises meaningful choices.

Update Overview

This free update introduces dwarves as a fully playable race, two dwarf-specific classes—Hellfire Mage and Steam Mechanic—and a new main questline titled Step Behind the Curtain. Alongside these gameplay additions, Fulqrum Publishing is offering a limited-time 20% discount and a classic CRPG bundle to coincide with the release.

Playable Dwarves and Exclusive Classes

Playable dwarves bring a fresh perspective to New Arc Line’s steampunk-fantasy blend. These characters feature unique racial traits such as enhanced constitution, resistance to environmental hazards, and access to special crafting recipes.

• Hellfire Mage: A high-risk, high-reward spellcaster that channels demonic energy. Abilities include area-of-effect flame bursts, damage-over-time curses, and a volatile overheat mechanic that rewards aggressive play but can leave the caster vulnerable if mismanaged.
• Steam Mechanic: A front-line engineer equipped with an exosuit powered by coal fuel. Key systems include modular gear slots, cooldown-based turret deployment, and a self-repair protocol. Resource management and tactical positioning are essential for maximizing battlefield control.

Branching Questline: Step Behind the Curtain

The new questline emphasizes consequence-driven storytelling. Players will recruit a mysterious companion whose allegiances evolve based on dialogue choices and mission outcomes. Early decisions can unlock alternate objectives, influence world factions, and affect future update content.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Detail
Publisher	Fulqrum Publishing
Release Date	July 17, 2025
Genres	Narrative RPG, Steampunk, Fantasy
Platforms	PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG)

Release and Discount Details

To celebrate the update, New Arc Line will be available at 20% off on Steam for one week, paired with a discounted classic CRPG bundle featuring titles like Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Post-launch, dwarves will unlock their exclusive classes permanently, and other races will gain access in subsequent patches.

What’s Next for New Arc Line

Smoke & Mirrors marks a substantial evolution of New Arc Line’s living world. By focusing on new mechanics, branching narratives, and player choice, Dreamate aims to solidify its reputation among CRPG enthusiasts. Future content updates will build on this foundation, promising ongoing story threads and further class refinements.