Barony
Steam News 31 January 20263mo ago

V5.0.0 Hotfixes

Summary of hotfixes/changes since V5.0.0 release, Mac/Linux builds still to come: Known issues: Game files are showing as modded on Mac, achievements disabled Desync in Cockatrice Lair for Linux/Mac with Windows players…

Update log

Full Barony update

The complete published notes, normalized for clean reading and source attribution.

Extracted changes

18 fixes1 addition3 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Store
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Balance
  • Performance
removedGame files are showing as modded on Mac, achievements disabled
fixedFixed Auto Appraisal not taking into account previous appraisal progression when determining the next item to appraise with the shortest time
fixedFixed Hot Tub Time Machine achievement tracking
fixedFixed multiplayer client retaining equipment from last run after game restart
changedDeface spell now works correctly on Cauldron/Workbench, updated drop tables to include more items for Sinks/Graves
changedReduced Crossbow + Swift Ammo reduction from 50% to 25%
Reduced Crossbow + Swift Ammo reduction50% to 25%

Summary of hotfixes/changes since V5.0.0 release, Mac/Linux builds still to come:

Known issues:

  • Game files are showing as modded on Mac, achievements disabled

  • Desync in Cockatrice Lair for Linux/Mac with Windows players

31/01/26 Part 3 (Windows):

  • Fixed Auto Appraisal not taking into account previous appraisal progression when determining the next item to appraise with the shortest time

31/01/26 Part 2 (Windows):

  • Fixed Hot Tub Time Machine achievement tracking

  • Fixed multiplayer client retaining equipment from last run after game restart

31/01/26 (Windows):

  • Deserters and Disciples races -20% stat penalties now only apply after reaching 5 in the stat

  • Deface spell now works correctly on Cauldron/Workbench, updated drop tables to include more items for Sinks/Graves

  • Reduced Crossbow + Swift Ammo reduction from 50% to 25%

  • Tutorials for Appraisal and Magic have been updated

  • Fixed Music/Sound mod loading from crashing

  • Fixed enemies with rooted status receiving 'backstab' damage, as they are still in combat

  • Fixed collision with grease puddles and spells cancelling impact on enemies

  • Fixed short races with "Disable Monster Abilities" heights not adjusting correctly

  • Fixed Salamander + purple hood model position

  • Fixed class-exclusive spells not displaying on skills page "Able to level skills from" list

  • Fixed spellbook "Dungeon Floor" display not matching new spellbook spawning behavior

  • Fixed Bolder Boulder achievement triggering on allies/self

  • Fixed Earth Sprite being impassable by some players

  • Fixed Mysterious Merchant being impassable by non-human players

30/01/26 (Windows):

  • Added a new branch 4.3.2 to rollback to for crossplay with other platforms that don't yet have the update

  • Fixed crash on shopkeeper spawn

  • Fixed Sanctuary tooltip

  • Fixed Bard Instrument Tier text tooltips not matching displayed effects (Tier I/II etc)

  • Fixed Slippery status effect tooltip

  • Fixed Earth Sprite not being commandable by clients

Source

Steam News / 31 January 2026

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