Steam app 3168260 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:07 UTC
Re-experience the thrill and challenges of managing a Gladiator arena in this management/simulation game. With new content, new graphics, Quality of Life updates, and all DLCs packed into this new experience, this is how Blackthorn Arena was meant to be experienced.
555 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
23 months, November 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 321 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 234 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Blackthorn Arena: Reforged was released on 2 Nov, 2024.
Blackthorn Arena: Reforged has mature content such as gladiatorial combat, killing, and deals with slavery (such as in Ancient Rome).
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38 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Nov 2024 to Dec 2025 · times in UTC
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BBCDTBCHi everyone,We are excited to announce that our game will be featured at the BGM Game Expo this weekend.Booth InformationBooths: D12, D13, D14 Dates: December 6 to December 7, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily (VIP early entry: 9:00 AM on…
zboz85Hi everyone!Blackthorn Arena: Reforged will be showcased at WePlay 2025!Come visit our booth to experience the game firsthand and join onsite activities for a chance to win exclusive rewards. We warmly welcome everyone to stop by and check…
zboz85To celebrate Blackthorn Arena: Reforged being selected for the ChinaJoy × Game Connection INDIE GAME Awards, we’re launching a limited-time discount on Steam — enjoy 50% off now!Discount Details:Event Duration: July 29 – August 5 (Beijing…
BBCDTBCHello everyone,We're thrilled to announce our participation in this year's Steam China Showcase 2025!Steam China Showcase focuses on new game trial experiences, featuring time-limited demos for multiple upcoming titles, live gameplay…
zboz85To celebrate Eastern Martial Artists Week, the Wuxia Shadow Limited Bundle is now available — for one week only, and at 30% off!https://store.steampowered.com/sale/EMAweek2025This special bundle includes the Base Game and the brand-new DLC…
BBCDTBCGladiators! Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran, three distinct and immersive DLCs for BlackThorn Arena: Reforged are now available with a limited 20% discount. Each DLC offers fully upgraded content, unique styles, and intense…
BBCDTBC{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45172175/676ead44e28cd1c2232e6c74eec49677d9830505.png Gladiators — it’s time to step once again into the arena of blood and glory! Blackthorn Arena: Reforged is now on sale at its lowest price ever, for one week only!…
BBCDTBCHey everyone, this is a recorded tutorial straight from the devs Real gameplay, full walkthrough recording Mechanics, strategies, and pro tips – nothing held back Easy to follow for beginners, with fresh tricks for veterans Devs play and…
BBCDTBCThank you all for your support of Blackthorn Arena! We were busy optimizing and producing our other game Age of Reforging: The Freelands, so there was a delay in the update. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will carefully polish and…
BBCDTBCDear Blackthorn Arena community, First and foremost, thank you for your continued passion and patience. We know it’s been a while since our last update, and we want to speak to that directly. While our development efforts have recently been…
BBCDTBCMarch 28 Online Hotfix Bug fixes: Fixed an issue where the model would not display properly when inspecting the gladiators In DLC missions, NPC characters will temporarily follow the player character into battle.（No longer able to control…
Patch notesMarch 22 Online Hotfix: Bug Fixed: - Fixed a bug where some characters in the Bamboo Valley Arena did not generate corresponding equipment - Fixed a bug where randomly generated names could not generate female names when customizing…
Patch notesBlackthorn Arena v2.6 Update Patch is Now Live! With the launch of the brand-new Shadow of Wuxia DLC, Blackthorn Arena Remastered has also received the free v2.6 update! New Content: New Legendary Polearm: Obtainable from the Ultimate…
Muffin XXL{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45172175/c3752fb78f9a4a128cd35ea68416710c7cdf62ff.pngUnlock Time (Steam Global Release) Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): March 21, 03:00 Other major time zone references: China Standard Time (CST): March 21, 18:00 Eastern…
BBCDTBCGladiators, Arena Masters! We are thrilled to announce that the brand-new DLC for Blackthorn Arena: Reforged—Shadow of the Rogue—will officially launch on Steam on March 21, 2025…
BBCDTBCWe've been working to make battles more fluid, skill-based, and responsive. With the upcoming MartialArts DLc, we're introducing Spirit snake Fist, a new fighting style that rewards agility, precision, andtiming. This is the first of three…
BBCDTBCDear Arena Masters, As the new year approaches, our entire development team would like to extend our sincerest wishes to every player: Happy New Year and may all your wishes come true! Thank you for your support and attention to Blackthorn…
BBCDTBCDear Gladiators, As the Lunar New Year approaches, we wish you happiness and prosperity in the Year of the Snake! The development team of Blackthorn Arena extends our heartfelt wishes for a joyous New Year filled with success and good…
BBCDTBCDecember 28th Online Hotfix : Bug fixes: System: Fixed an issue where characters would occasionally get stuck in Suspended. Fixed an issue where characters could freeze in place(not attacking). Fixed an issue where using the rebirth potion…
Patch notesBlackthorn Arena Reforged December 24th Hotfix Patch: Bug Fixes: System: Fixed an issue where characters would float in the air and unable to fall to the ground. Fixed an issue where character models were not generated correctly. Fixed the…
Patch notesDecember 19th Hotfix Patch: Bug Fixes: System: Fixed a crash caused by cold magic Fixed an issue where some monsters in Gurtus' Endless Trial were not displaying their models Fixed an issue where characters were being transitionally knocked…
Patch notesHappy Holidays, Gladiators! This festive season, we bring you new challenges, powerful gladiators, and legendary treasures to make your battles even more exciting. Thank you for being part of our community—may your arena victories be as…
Muffin XXLHello Gladiators! We're excited to announce the Blackthorn Arena: Reforged Deluxe Edition, now live with all previous content at a 20% discount. We're not stopping there; expect more patches and new content in the future. We'll keep some…
Indie WolverineDecember 6th Online hotfix Bug fixes: Fixed the issue where the Empty-Handed Three-Punch combo could not be triggered. Fixed the issue where equipping a one-handed weapon such as a fist sword with one hand while attacking with the other…
Patch notesBlackthorn Arena V2.4 Major Update Patch A new Supporter Pack has been released. It contains a wealth of game development materials, such as original soundtracks, arts, world settings, etc. It also includes a set of legendary armour and a…
Muffin XXLNovember 24th hotfix patch Bug fixes: Fixed the issue where the game could not continue during a tag fight. Fixed the issue where the magic shop refresh was not working properly. Improvements: The wand can no longer be used in dual…
Patch notesNovember 23rd Hotfix Patch Bug fixes: Fixed the bug where lipstick and blush could not be saved when editing a character's appearance. Fixed the bug where the trait ‘Sign of Magic’ could not be saved. Fixed the bug where the character…
Patch notesDear Arena Master: Greeting, thank you for your support for the Blackthorn Arena! After we have collected the suggestions and feedback from players in various communities in detail, the 2.3 version update mainly fixes a large number of…
Muffin XXLHello Gladiators! We’ve just released a new hotfix for Blackthorn Arena: Reforged to address several bugs and make some quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback. Check out the details below: Bug Fixes: Fixed an issue where some…
Patch notesNovember 16th Online Hotfix Bug fixes: Fixed an issue where a character would not attack enemies on side quest. Improvements: Player's character will automatically place skills in the shortcut bar now. Added a function to ensure that…
Patch notesBlackthorn Arena Reforged v 2.21a Update Patch: Bug fixes: Fixed the issue where the subsequent ronin plot would not continue after recruiting Rin. Fixed the issue where the experience bar of the character's professional skill was not…
Patch notesNovember 15 Online hotfix-B Bug fixes: – Fixed the issue where no prompt was given when a dispatch failed. – Fixed the issue where a character that was defeated in a match could still be defeated again when it reappeared. – Fixed the issue…
Patch notesNovember 15 Hotfix patch Bug fixes: Fixed the issue where the character gets stuck in the state of repeatedly releasing skills. Fixed the issue where after defeating Lin, players cannot go to the Ronin camp to challenge Aoi. Fixed the issue…
Patch notesHello, Gladiators, The Age of Magic DLC is now officially live! This new addition brings a range of powerful spells, equipments, and unique arenas to explore and master. We look forward to seeing how you use these new tools and strategies…
Indie Wolverine{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45172175/cf7237210f0e10793e98c7819725c71452ffa52c.png Hello, Gladiators! The time has come! Later today at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST / 10 AM China, the Age of Magic DLC will officially launch. We know some of you were eagerly…
Muffin XXLArena Champions, We’re thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Age of Magic DLC will arrive on November 14 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST (November 15 at 8 AM China Standard Time)! Get ready to bring magic to the arena with new gameplay…
Indie WolverineNovember 11 online Hotfix B We apologise for the unintended consequences of a previous hotfix that caused NPCs to gain experience far faster than expected. This update will return overleveled NPCs to normal. - Fixed a bug where the player…
Patch notesHey Arena Masters, As part of Gladiator Month, we’ve teamed up with the creators of Gladiator Guild Manager to bring you a new bundle! Now, you can grab Blackthorn Arena: Reforged and Gladiator Guild Manager together—two games, one bundle…
Indie WolverineNovember 11th Hotfix Bug fixes: Fixed the issue where the Steam achievement "Auspicious beginning" could not be unlocked correctly. Fixed the issue where climbing the sewer stairs sometimes did not end correctly in side mission. Fixed the…
Patch notesNovember 10th Hotfix Patch: Bug fixes: - *Fix a bug where the gladiator captured during an side mission may cause the save file to fail to load when training Genre. - The strength attribute prompt has been changed from +2 weight per point…
Patch notesArena Masters, We hope you're enjoying your time in the Freelands. We've been busy since launch week, fixing bugs and making improvements based on your feedback. Thank you for helping us make Blackthorn Arena: Reforged better. We’re excited…
Muffin XXLNovember 9 Online Hotfix patch P.S: If you encounter bug that cause you are unable to change setting. Please change your system language to English for now. We are trying our best to find a way to fix this as soon as we can. Thank you for…
Patch notesBlackthorn Arena: Reforged v2.1a Update Patch P.S: We have found that recently Steam has been experiencing frequent minor issues when updating, which can easily cause players to get stuck on the “Getting Game Ready” loading screen when…
Muffin XXLNovember 7th Hotfix Patch Bug fixes: - Fixed a bug that could cause the game to get stuck during the healing of injuries. - Fixed a bug that caused the morale of characters to be calculated incorrectly after a battle. - Fixed a bug that…
Patch notesNovember 6 online Hotfix patch Bug fixes: - Fixed a bug that allowed players to capture Lin and Leif after failing the related side mission. - Fixed a display error of weapon requirements on the skill prompt panel. - Fixed a bug where the…
Patch notesWe’re excited to share some updates. First, if you already own Blackthorn Arena, you now have Blackthorn Arena: Reforged automatically added to your Steam library. With the help of Steam, we’ve made it simple – no extra steps are needed.…
Indie WolverineNovember 5th Hotfix-2 Good news - all owners of Blackthorn Arena should have Blackthorn Arena: Reforged in their libraries now! If there are any problems, please restart Steam, as this seems to be the common solution. If there are further…
Patch notesNovember 5th Hotfix: Bug fixes: -Fixed the issue where the market would not refresh the characters in the Role library. -Fixed the issue of high difficulty NPC Gladiator attribute bonuses not taking effect. -If a sponsor is selected during…
Patch notesBlackthorn Arena Reforged 1.01e : Bug fixes: - Fixed a bug where a player could get stuck on the Loading screen if their Gladiator are dead during the match. - Fixed a bug where the Summer/Spring Game would display a loss if the Ultimate…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Blackthorn Arena: Reforged - Shadow of Wuxia | Windows | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Blackthorn Arena: Reforged - Supporter Pack | Windows | 05 Dec 2024 |
| Age of Magic | Windows | 15 Nov 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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