Korean indie game developer Team Tapas officially launched its first PC action roguelike game, Garden of Witches, as a full release on August 28, 2026, following an Early Access period of approximately one year and three months.

This launch is the result of elevating the game's overall quality through a massive 1.0 update since its Early Access release on May 23, 2025. Based on extensive player feedback gathered over time, Team Tapas completely overhauled the combat system and substantially polished the entire game, including adding new story content and character voice acting. To mark the official release, the developer lowered the barrier to entry by running a 30% discount promotion on both Steam and Stove.

Garden of Witches is the development team's first project stepping outside their previous environment of creating mobile hits such as A Girl Adrift and Bistro Heroes. During Early Access, they meticulously analyzed play data and feedback shared by players in community channels like Discord to refine game balance and content. To enhance the core appeal of the action genre, they boldly removed the existing "Synergy" system. In its place, they redesigned unique mechanics including "Skills," "Weapons," "Imprints," and "Relics" to allow for a wide variety of build combinations.

As a result, players can experience a completely new gameplay feel depending on their chosen combination. Critical hit rules now vary by weapon, significantly increasing the utility of basic attacks, while "Imprints" allow players to alter how "Skills" operate. For instance, with the "Fireball" skill, players can choose between charging up a heavy single blow or continuously firing smaller bursts to maximize impact effects in combat.

Regarding the official launch, developers at Team Tapas shared, "So many people played 'Garden of Witches' and sent us diverse feedback from the start of Early Access until the official launch. For the official version, we didn't just add new stories and content; we re-examined and polished the entire game, including the combat and progression systems. As our first PC title and a new challenge in full-fledged action games, we are truly delighted to present the full version of 'Garden of Witches.' We sincerely thank everyone once again who has supported us for a long time since Early Access. We hope those who pick up 'Garden of Witches' with this official release will enjoy the story of Sil and the witches, as well as the action-packed fun of challenging themselves with their own builds."