The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian
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The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian

This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost.

DEV: Schisma GamesPUB: 101XPAppID 2936290
UPDATE PULSEevery ~7d·last 27d ago·6 recent on record

Is The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

92.2
Excellent

Elixir Rating

76.2% of 1,711 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 74.1. The developers have shipped 7 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 18.1.

reception 74.1·support +18.1·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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Current price

$18.74$24.99−25%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

18 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

7

Current silence

4× normal

The developers post roughly every 5 days and were last heard 18 days ago — within their normal range. 7 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 3 of them major. It is currently 25% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

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releaseAug 20, 2026

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian Launches on Steam with Three DLCs

After several years of development, The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian has arrived on Steam. The announcement, posted by author Magnificat on July 20, 2026, describes the title as a standalone drama — not merely a sequel — set in the same world as The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante, with an emphasis on consequential choices and the weight of power.

Players who completed the game's demo can carry their save directly into the full release without starting over.

What launched alongside the game

  • Original Soundtrack — 35 compositions by Fyodor Trubin (credited as the composer on Sir Brante), drawing from 18th- and 19th-century classical traditions. The score blends orchestral arrangements, piano, and strings, with live instrument recordings including violin, morin khuur, and jaw harp.
  • Official Artbook — Released in PDF format and described as the Blue Book of the Tempests, presented as a developer codex. (The source text is truncated and does not detail its full contents.)
  • A third DLC is referenced but not described in the available source material.

For players who followed Sir Brante, the launch represents the arrival of a companion story built around the same world — now with a musical score and lore document intended to extend the experience beyond the ending.

Two years of development

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48 announcements · 8 substantial · 9 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 16, 2026
Behind the Scenes: Creating the Game’s Illustrations

Hello, friends! We can see that many of you are interested in how our development process was organized, particularly our work on the game's illustrations. How did we develop the characters' appearances and visual solutions for individual s…

Community AnnouncementsSep 11, 2026
FAQ: An Interview with Schisma Games

Hello, friends!Since the game was released, you have asked us a tremendous number of questions—in comments, discussions, private messages, and during streams. Some of them were so intriguing that we wanted to give detailed answers.So we gat…

Community AnnouncementsSep 8, 2026
FAQ: Technical Issues

Hi everyone!Since the game’s release, we’ve received an enormous amount of feedback and reviews. We’ve read through it all carefully, watched countless streams, and talked to dozens of players. Receiving this kind of feedback from you is in…

Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
DLC Update: Now Available in 4 Languages!

We’ve updated our DLC, the Artbook and Digital Map! Along with fixing several errors and typos you’ve reported to us (a huge thank you to everyone who helped!), we’ve added support for two more languages: Simplified Chinese and Japanese.Bot…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
Update #4 and macOS Support!

Today’s update brings several long-requested features and improvements to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian. Here’s what’s new:macOS SupportWe’ve finally added support for macOS, something many of you have been waiting for! You can no…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 10, 2026
We're taking part in the Choices Matter Festival by Telltale!

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is taking part in the Choices Matter Festival hosted by Telltale Games at a new historical low of 70% off!If you don't own the game yet, now is the perfect time to experience Sir Brante's story and pick …

Community AnnouncementsAug 6, 2026
Update #3

We continue to improve the game while carefully reviewing all your bug reports, feedback, and suggestions. Today we've released a new update that fixes a number of reported issues and expands several ending scenes with additional details th…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
Update #2

We continue to improve the game and carefully review all of your feedback and bug reports. Today we've released our second update, which fixes several story inconsistencies and includes additional technical improvements.ChangelogFixed an is…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 24, 2026
Update #1

Today we're releasing our first game update, addressing the most frequently reported issues along with a number of additional improvements.Patch Notes:1. Great news for many players! The game now supports Linux. Fixed several Linux-related …

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Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
Sir Brante Is Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2!

We're excited to announce that The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is now officially available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2!You can now experience Brante's story, shape his destiny through difficult choices, and journey across …

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Community AnnouncementsJul 20, 2026
The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is out now!

The day we've all been waiting for has finally arrived.🎉 The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is now officially available on Steam! 🎉This is a truly special moment for our entire team. For several years, we've been working on this stor…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 19, 2026
Global Launch Times — The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian

The official launch day is Monday, July 20!Check the map to find the exact release time in your region.The Great Arknian Empire is waiting for you. We look forward to seeing you begin Prince Jerian's story and shape his fate through the cho…

Community AnnouncementsJul 17, 2026
Free to Keep Until July 23 — The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante

For a limited time, The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is free to keep on Steam!Add the game to your Steam library before July 23, and it will remain yours forever.Step into the harsh world of the Blessed Arknian Empire and experience the…

Community AnnouncementsJun 17, 2026
Demo Hotfix Released

Fixes and Changes:Under certain conditions, some players encountered a soft lock in the “Fracture” event. We changed the required stat value for one of the locks so that it could be opened successfully.An additional condition is now display…

Community AnnouncementsJun 15, 2026
The game launches on July 20th!

Steam Next Fest has started, and we are cracking open the doors to the world of the Blessed Arknian Empire! 🎉 The demo version of The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is already available for everyone! The demo includes the first two ch…

Community AnnouncementsJun 10, 2026
The game demo will be available on June 15!

📅 We are excited to announce that the demo for The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian will be available to all players on June 15 as part of Steam Next Fest!Very soon, you will be able to experience Prince Jerian’s story for the first tim…

Community AnnouncementsMay 13, 2026
Silicone Heart — a game from our friends

Our friends are also running a Kickstarter campaign right now for their new game, Silicone Heart. We especially want to highlight the care and creativity they brought to the campaign launch: they created a large mechanical heart that gradua…

Community AnnouncementsMay 7, 2026
Kickstarter Rewards Preparation Begins

We’ve finally received the final results of our Kickstarter campaign, and we want to once again sincerely thank each and every one of you for your support! 💚 We now have the complete list of backers, which means we’ll soon begin preparing …

Community AnnouncementsMay 4, 2026
Women as Catalysts: Philosophy of Female Characters in Our Games

In The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante, you encountered women in many forms: fragile and unbreakable, wise and fierce. They were not merely present beside the protagonist—they challenged him, made fateful decisions, and paid the price for …

Community AnnouncementsApr 17, 2026
Playtest Results

The playtest of The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian has come to an end, and we want to summarize this important stage of development. For us, it was not just a test, but an additional opportunity to see the game through your eyes, recei…

Community AnnouncementsApr 16, 2026
Kickstarter Campaign Has Ended

Hooray! Our Kickstarter campaign has reached its goal, and it’s all thanks to you!It has been a 30-day journey, and throughout this time we watched with bated breath as the counter moved closer to the long-awaited milestone. More than 1,000…

Community AnnouncementsApr 15, 2026
Developer Log: Game Variability

Today, we would like to share our development progress and give you a glimpse of the current scope of work. Some time ago, we mentioned that we were already working on the final chapter and, later, on the endings and epilogues. Now, we thin…

Community AnnouncementsApr 15, 2026
Playtest Ends Soon

Our Kickstarter campaign is coming to an end soon. Just one day remains, and once it ends, access to the playtest version of the game will be closed as well.If you’ve been meaning to try the game but haven’t had the chance yet, don’t miss t…

Community AnnouncementsApr 14, 2026
Is It Worth Backing After the Main Goal Has Been Reached?

We often hear the question: if the main goal has already been achieved and the next stretch goal is still far away, does it mean that further support for the project is no longer as important? And what will the intermediate funds be used fo…

Community AnnouncementsApr 10, 2026
Our Kickstarter Campaign Has Reached Its Goal!

Our Kickstarter campaign has reached its goal! That means it has been successfully funded, and that is all thanks to you. More than 1,000 backers supported the game, and many of you helped spread the word. We are deeply grateful to each and…

Community AnnouncementsApr 8, 2026
Kickstarter Is Entering the Final Stretch!

Time is running out!If you’ve been putting off joining the campaign, now is the moment to come back and take that step. Many exclusive rewards will never be available anywhere else. This is a rare chance to get unique items available only t…

Community AnnouncementsApr 6, 2026
“Jerian” and “Brante”: Key Gameplay Differences

The time has come to explore the final part of the differences between our games: the key gameplay distinctions. The Tempest LegacyWe know how frustrating it was for many players when they lacked just a single point in a parameter needed to…

Community AnnouncementsApr 3, 2026
“Jerian” and “Brante”: Differences in Stories and Narratives

In previous post, we explored the differences between The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian and The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante in terms of their themes. If you’ve missed them, be sure to check them out, you might find something new …

Community AnnouncementsApr 1, 2026
“Jerian” and “Brante”: Differences in Game Themes

We’ve already written and talked a lot about what to expect from the new game, so let’s take a closer look and answer the main question: how will The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian differ from The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante?This …

Community AnnouncementsMar 24, 2026
Five Pillars of The Game

We’ve prepared a new video exploring the five pillars that underpin the entire gameplay experience of The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian.In the video, we explain how choices and their consequences work, the role of character developmen…