Godforge Dev Deep Dive: New Heroes, Bugs & Dev Tools

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a hero to life in Godforge? From the flowing folds of a cloak to the weighty stance of a legendary warrior, there’s a whole world of detail behind every frame—and the latest dev update from Fateless Game Studio pulls back the curtain on exactly that.

Simon and the team are back with a fresh build update, showcasing not just how far Godforge has come, but also the incredible tech and artistry making it all happen behind the scenes. If you’re a fan of deep dives, juicy visuals, and a few laugh-out-loud bugs along the way, you’re in for a treat.

With one of the founders, Sham, heading to DICE in Las Vegas to demo the latest Godforge build to industry leaders, Simon took the chance to walk us through what’s been cooking internally—and the roster screen is where it all begins.

We’re now seeing heroes come to life with smoother camera flow, intuitive zoom levels, and more interactive character views. It might seem like a small thing, but camera feel is a subtle art—and nailing it means Godforge is feeling more polished with every update.

Several new heroes are in the build:

• Nubian Warrior, bow in hand, sleek and deadly.
• Dagonet, looking more polished than ever.
• Lady Xoc, ready to crush enemies with her baton.
• Guan Yu, beard glorious as ever.
• Osiris, sleek and intimidating.
• Green Knight, still adjusting his posture—heroic back pain pending.
• Shamash, with a incredibly detailed model and cloth animation that’s downright hypnotic.

And of course, we can’t forget the horror moment: The Sphinx, whose eyeballs are currently… outside her head. It’s grotesque, it’s hilarious, and it’s the kind of bug that makes dev updates so much fun to watch. As Simon puts it, “Those eyeballs are meant to be inside her face.” Priorities.

What really makes this devlog special is the spotlight on the tech empowering the team.

First up: The Cloth Tool. Developed by one of Fateless’ animators, this internal tool is a game-changer (literally). Early versions of cloth movement had skirts and capes clipping through bodies like ghosts—hardly the heroic look we’re going for. But now, thanks to this dynamic system of loops and manipulators, the team can adjust cloth movement per animation state, eliminating clipping and creating fluid, realistic cloth physics that move naturally with every step and turn.

From subtle motion tweaks to complete overhauls, this cloth system gives the animators granular control—and it’s already reducing clipping to near zero. It's not flashy in a traditional sense, but it's one of those unsung hero tools that make the entire experience feel right.

And then comes Nico, one of Fateless’ 3D character artists, showing off the tech behind another vital part of Godforge: character body type diversity.

Until now, most of the game’s characters were built off a single base mesh per gender. But Godforge aims higher. Using blend shapes, the team can now morph a base mesh into different body types—thin, muscular, broad, you name it—without breaking the underlying rig.

The magic? All points on these meshes share the same ID and topology. That means the program can smoothly interpolate between versions, allowing artists to tweak muscle mass, body size, and proportions in seconds. Even cooler, these blend shapes are not just for 3D—they’re giving 2D artists a solid foundation too. By starting with a broader range of 3D silhouettes, concept artists can deliver more distinct, interesting characters without starting from scratch.

And we’re not talking subtle changes either. Want a barrel-chested warrior with just a touch of lean muscle? Done. A stocky brawler with a wide frame? Easy. All of this plays into Godforge's core philosophy: a roster full of distinct, memorable heroes from across mythologies and cultures.

While the hero visuals are stealing the spotlight, Simon also gives a nod to broader progress: the UI is starting to come together (albeit with placeholders), and the campaign map is now live in the build. It's a reminder that Godforge is no longer just a collection of cool models—it's evolving into a full-fledged, playable game.

Sham even has the latest version running smoothly on his phone, showcasing just how optimized the build is becoming for mobile.

Also worth noting: Simon calls out a bunch of community creators who’ve been sharing content and first impressions. If you’re craving even more Godforge coverage, check out creators like Adhocs, Ragewood, Adventures of Adam, Madcapper, and Vex. They're helping spread the hype, and their reactions to the new sanctum area and roster updates are worth a watch.

This devlog might be filled with flashy heroes and technical wizardry, but the real takeaway is heart. The Godforge team is clearly passionate—not just about getting things done, but about doing them right.

From advanced tools that streamline development to hilarious bugs that remind us we’re all human, this update offers an honest, exciting look at the progress being made behind the scenes. And with blend shapes allowing for more expressive character design, and cloth tools adding an extra layer of realism, Godforge continues to shape up into something truly special.