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Ancient Kingdoms v0.9.17.0 - The Improved Journey

This update is focused on improving the overall gameplay experience across combat, UI, mercenaries, and general progression systems.

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fixedThis update is focused on improving the overall gameplay experience across combat, UI, mercenaries, and general progression systems. Many long-requested quality of life features have been added, several frustrating bugs have been resolved, and multiple gameplay systems have received balance and clarity improvements to make the journey through Ancient Kingdoms smoother than ever.
added⚙️ Quality of LifeAdded new extra skillbar (can be enabled from settings) • Party slots position is now saved correctly • Buffs and Debuffs now appear ordered (buffs first, debuffs last) • Added damage done by DoTs to combat chat • Increased auto-scroll timeout to current line • Applied small tweaks to UI • Adjusted default brightness / contrast / bloom settings • New characters now start with a "Worn Backpack" equipped • Added tutorial message explaining how big backpack works
added⚔️ Combat & BalanceDruid Balance veteran skill "Circle of Elements" replaced with new skill "Ancient Barkskin" • Lethargy Scroll now stacks with other slow spells • Improved monsters movement • Improved mercs reposition during bosses / elite combats • Increased knockback chance for "Knockback" (50%) and "Strong Knockback" (90%) • Area Spawn Objects Skills now deal half damage to mercs and pets when hit • Decreased price for the slowest horse
fixed🛠️ Fixes & TechnicalFixed bug with Scroll Mastery Steam Achievement • Increased chest respawn time to 10 minutes to avoid exploits • Fixed visual effects position for Thalrakar ice breath • Fixed cast bar for "Elderwood Aegis" • Improved tooltip clarity for "Alacrity" and "Celerity" • Fixed bug affecting multiple "Flame Tokens" rolls • Fixed bug where mercenaries kept attribute debuffs after dying
fixed🛠️ Fixes & Technical⚡ Thanks for playing Ancient Kingdoms!

Ancient Kingdoms changes

fixedThis update is focused on improving the overall gameplay experience across combat, UI, mercenaries, and general progression systems. Many long-requested quality of life features have been added, several frustrating bugs have been resolved, and multiple gameplay systems have received balance and clarity improvements to make the journey through Ancient Kingdoms smoother than ever.
addedAdded new extra skillbar (can be enabled from settings) • Party slots position is now saved correctly • Buffs and Debuffs now appear ordered (buffs first, debuffs last) • Added damage done by DoTs to combat chat • Increased auto-scroll timeout to current line • Applied small tweaks to UI • Adjusted default brightness / contrast / bloom settings • New characters now start with a "Worn Backpack" equipped • Added tutorial message explaining how big backpack works
addedDruid Balance veteran skill "Circle of Elements" replaced with new skill "Ancient Barkskin" • Lethargy Scroll now stacks with other slow spells • Improved monsters movement • Improved mercs reposition during bosses / elite combats • Increased knockback chance for "Knockback" (50%) and "Strong Knockback" (90%) • Area Spawn Objects Skills now deal half damage to mercs and pets when hit • Decreased price for the slowest horse
fixedFixed bug with Scroll Mastery Steam Achievement • Increased chest respawn time to 10 minutes to avoid exploits • Fixed visual effects position for Thalrakar ice breath • Fixed cast bar for "Elderwood Aegis" • Improved tooltip clarity for "Alacrity" and "Celerity" • Fixed bug affecting multiple "Flame Tokens" rolls • Fixed bug where mercenaries kept attribute debuffs after dying
fixed⚡ Thanks for playing Ancient Kingdoms!

This update is focused on improving the overall gameplay experience across combat, UI, mercenaries, and general progression systems. Many long-requested quality of life features have been added, several frustrating bugs have been resolved, and multiple gameplay systems have received balance and clarity improvements to make the journey through Ancient Kingdoms smoother than ever.

⚙️ Quality of Life

  • Added new extra skillbar (can be enabled from settings) • Party slots position is now saved correctly • Buffs and Debuffs now appear ordered (buffs first, debuffs last) • Added damage done by DoTs to combat chat • Increased auto-scroll timeout to current line • Applied small tweaks to UI • Adjusted default brightness / contrast / bloom settings • New characters now start with a "Worn Backpack" equipped • Added tutorial message explaining how big backpack works

⚔️ Combat & Balance

  • Druid Balance veteran skill "Circle of Elements" replaced with new skill "Ancient Barkskin" • Lethargy Scroll now stacks with other slow spells • Improved monsters movement • Improved mercs reposition during bosses / elite combats • Increased knockback chance for "Knockback" (50%) and "Strong Knockback" (90%) • Area Spawn Objects Skills now deal half damage to mercs and pets when hit • Decreased price for the slowest horse

🛠️ Fixes & Technical

  • Fixed bug with Scroll Mastery Steam Achievement • Increased chest respawn time to 10 minutes to avoid exploits • Fixed visual effects position for Thalrakar ice breath • Fixed cast bar for "Elderwood Aegis" • Improved tooltip clarity for "Alacrity" and "Celerity" • Fixed bug affecting multiple "Flame Tokens" rolls • Fixed bug where mercenaries kept attribute debuffs after dying

⚡ Thanks for playing Ancient Kingdoms!

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Steam News / 17 May 2026

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