
Early Access
Is Sancta still being updated?
Not really. It's slowing down. Last updated 4 months ago, with about 1 update per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
About the game
Sancta is a dark, atmospheric experience set in an abandoned dungeon where light decides your survival. Explore the environment, solve puzzles, craft torches, and avoid long-forgotten enemies in a tense world of shadows and secrets.
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Update history
Recent updates
Jun 8, 2026 · Patch note
Sancta – Early Access Development Update (opens in new tab)
Sancta – Early Access Development Update Sancta was originally planned to leave Early Access this spring. However, the game has grown much larger than I first expected, and I have decided to give it more time. The game is now almost complete in terms of content, but the next few months will be focused on polishing, bug fixing, balancing, optimization, and c…
Feb 2, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 21750899
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Feb 2, 2026 · Patch note
Version 1.6.5 – New Content, Clarity & Adjustments (opens in new tab)
Patch 1.6.5 Update Notes This update focuses on new content, clarity and overall polish: Added new content to the game Added a new save place at the end of Chapter One Tutorial texts have been reworked to be less intrusive and no longer stop player movement Save system adjustments – items that were not yet picked up no longer disappear after loading Locatio…
Dec 18, 2025 · Patch note
Version 1.6.4 – Balance, Fixes & Gameplay Improvements (opens in new tab)
Patch 1.6.4 Update Notes This update focuses on balance, usability and overall game stability: Item pickup using the E key is now easier and more responsive Fixed several environment issues, including objects clipping into walls Menus no longer break at lower screen resolutions Rebalanced item weights, including books and torches Hammer crafting has been ad…
Dec 8, 2025 · Patch note
Version 1.6.3 – Graphics Settings & UI Update (opens in new tab)
Patch 1.6.3 Update Notes This update focuses on performance accessibility, clearer UI behaviour, and small polishing adjustments: • Added Low graphics settings You can now set graphics to Low , allowing the game to run more smoothly on weaker or older PCs. • Save prompt no longer appears unnecessarily If the player has no previous save , the game will no lo…
Questions
When was the last Sancta update?
Sancta last posted a patch note 4 months ago (Jun 8, 2026: Sancta – Early Access Development Update (opens in new tab)).
How often does Sancta update?
It got about 1 update per month over the last year and is rarely updated (18/100). 3 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
Is Sancta abandoned?
Not yet, but it is slowing down. The last build or patch note is between 90 and 180 days old.


