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Steam News7 December 20241y ago

πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ Early Access - Patch 1 is out!

Fellow Adventurers, thank you for your letters filled with feedback, praise, and concerns. I've read every single one of them!

In this update5

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Full Black Dragon Mage update

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What changed

9 fixes3 additions14 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Balance
  • Fixes
  • Store
changed✨ Improvements Based on Player FeedbackBase walk speed has been significantly increased for all player characters.
changed✨ Improvements Based on Player FeedbackRerolls are now much more player-friendly: - Costs reset upon leveling up (!) - Adjusted formula for better scaling.
changed✨ Improvements Based on Player FeedbackArcane Mutators that previously cost gold to equip during a run are now free! - Since you already paid for unlocking them in the Hall of Relics, this double charge felt unfair. I agreed, so it’s been changed.
changed✨ Improvements Based on Player FeedbackReworked the Quest Reward UI for better clarity, making it easier to see where you can redeem rewards (auto-redeem is coming in a future update).
changed✨ Improvements Based on Player FeedbackExpanded upgrade outcome previews to include spell categories for better planning.
changed✨ Improvements Based on Player FeedbackImproved text colors in Arcane Mutator upgrades for easier readability.

Black Dragon Mage changes

changedBase walk speed has been significantly increased for all player characters.
changedRerolls are now much more player-friendly: - Costs reset upon leveling up (!) - Adjusted formula for better scaling.
changedArcane Mutators that previously cost gold to equip during a run are now free! - Since you already paid for unlocking them in the Hall of Relics, this double charge felt unfair. I agreed, so it’s been changed.
changedReworked the Quest Reward UI for better clarity, making it easier to see where you can redeem rewards (auto-redeem is coming in a future update).
changedExpanded upgrade outcome previews to include spell categories for better planning.

Fellow Adventurers, thank you for your letters filled with feedback, praise, and concerns. I've read every single one of them! πŸ“œ

This first Early Access patch brings a collection of fixes and tweaks to make your next dragon ride even smoother.

✨ Improvements Based on Player Feedback

  • Base walk speed has been significantly increased for all player characters.

  • Dashing in the Hall of Relics is now faster and snappier.

  • Rerolls are now much more player-friendly- Costs reset upon leveling up (!) - Adjusted formula for better scaling.
  • Arcane Mutators that previously cost gold to equip during a run are now free! - Since you already paid for unlocking them in the Hall of Relics, this double charge felt unfair. I agreed, so it’s been changed.

  • Reworked the Quest Reward UI for better clarity, making it easier to see where you can redeem rewards (auto-redeem is coming in a future update).

  • Expanded upgrade outcome previews to include spell categories for better planning.

  • Improved text colors in Arcane Mutator upgrades for easier readability.

  • Settings are now saved using a new system to prevent conflicts with playtest/demo builds.

  • Added a feedback button to pause menus where it was previously missing.

πŸ”§ Tweaks

  • Dash mechanics tweaked for better balance.

  • Various small balance adjustments across abilities and gameplay.

🐞 Bug Fixes

  • Improved boss AI movement, addressing a bug where Luminor could dart off over long distances.

  • Fixed unreliable item unlocks, ensuring more upgrade choices are now visible.

  • Resolved an issue where some upgrades appeared transparent.

  • Fixed controller UI navigation glitches.

  • Boss enemies are now cleared more aggressively when starting or leaving a game.

  • Quest board icons now update more reliably.

  • Area text now hides faster when paused in the Hall of Relics.

  • "During a run" achievements are now tracked more accurately.

  • Fixed missing metadata for the "Crimson Crown" item.

  • Improved item data handling for smoother gameplay under the hood.

  • Fixed display and logic issues with the mutator upgrade option view.

🌐 Localization

  • Updated German translations for better accuracy and style.

πŸ“œ Content & Other Updates

  • Added three new quests to enrich gameplay.

  • Updated credits to include new collaborators, including translators and awesome helpers.

If you missed the last update, I shared details on how to provide your save file for bug reports, along with some topics that are on my radar:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2207230/view/546720876705350225

More content and more fixes are, of course, in the works! Stay tuned for upcoming updates. ✨

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Steam News / 7 December 2024

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