Update 1.4.43: Journal and Weapons

Today’s update brings many new features! Read this post to learn everything.

WEAPONS

More realism for weapons: they can now be damaged through use and by the acidic attacks of monsters (or their acidic blood).

You will see the weapon’s durability next to the armor’s durability.

You can buy weapons in cities (not all cities have the same stock). Some cities offer stronger weapons, others less so. I plan to add even more weapons in future updates!

THE INTRO

I’ve made some adjustments that give you more hints about the protagonists. You can replay the intro from the menu (INTRO button).

For new players, the intro is now mandatory. Some new players didn’t understand the heroes’ purpose because they skipped it.

Since the story is a fundamental part of Caverns and Dryads, this change is necessary. This way, players see the narrative mechanics and the main plot of our adventures from the very beginning.

UPDATE TO FOUND ARMOR/WEAPON SCREENS AND ARMORY

When you find a weapon or armor in a dungeon, you will now see the differences with your current equipment more visually. This helps you compare and decide whether to switch or not. Along with the images, I added +, -, or = signs next to the stats to make comparison easier.

In the armory in cities, you can also compare weapons and armor more clearly, and buy different types of equipment. Cities have different stock, so check them whenever you visit.

MAPS DLC NOW HAS AN EXTRA USE!

Players who bought the Maps DLC can now open the map from the DLC screen and view it while in cities or dungeons, to plan routes and study the world.

If you bought the DLC, simply update the game and you’ll enjoy this new feature.

This is useful to understand the world better, or to evaluate whether to abandon or continue an accepted job. Also helpful to calmly decide where to go next.

REPLAY SIGNIFICANT CHAPTERS

By tapping the Heart icon, you open the screen where you can see details about the heroes’ relationship. Recently, I added a Friends button and a Milestones button. Tapping either showed a visual list with thumbnails and some information.

Now, when you tap on each friend or milestone, you will see a “Remember” button. Pressing it will replay an important chapter you already experienced.

For example, if you completed the quest to save the river, you will see the epilogue again.

This improvement allows players to remember the important moments and relive them.

WHAT’S NEXT?

I will continue working on the illustrations. I’ve been on them for weeks. You know my workflow is hybrid so it takes time. When I finish, I’ll release an update. I’ll call it 2.0, and it will be a major update, since it will include the full playable story of the Emerald City.

Will the heroes save Tamzyn’s mother?

Will they separate, or challenge the world to stay together?

What awaits them afterward?

Wait a little longer, and you’ll be able to experience it!

THANK YOU

I never get tired of thanking you for playing Caverns and Dryads and appreciating my work. You give life to my universe, and I hope you enjoy exploring it as much as I enjoy creating it for you.

Thank you, adventurers! ːsteamhappyː

-- Louis

COMPLETE CHANGELOG

Version 1.4.43, January 20, 2026

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WEAPONS WEAR AND MORE WEAPON SHOPS IN CITIES:

• Added damage to durability of weapons in combat. You can repair them at the blacksmith in towns. Weapons reduce durability only 1 point each 5 hits, only when used.

• Interface now shows durability of armor and weapon so you know if you need to repair.

INTRO:

• Intro will now always play on first play, or if you restart.

UPDATE TO FOUND ARMOR/WEAPON AND ARMORY:

• Found armor and found weapon screens are now more visual so you can compare what you find with what you have better.

• Now armories in towns have more weapons and armor available. Some cities have better weapons and armor than others.

• Commerce screen in shops for the Armory also shows if your main or secundary weapons are worse or better than the one you are buying.

UPDATE TO HEART SCREEN: REPLAY SOME NARRATIVE CHAPTERS:

• Heart screen (heart icon in Exploration/City) has two buttons: achievements and friends. Once you get friends or key achievements (for example finishing the quest of the Purple King), you will be able to do two things there. One is remembering who your friends are. The other is to replay some chapter of that story.

• This new feature is like a diary of the most significant moments, so you remember and enjoy them again.

• Added free Lore screen to Android too, reachable from the Heart screen too.

MAPS DLC NEW FEATURE:

• Maps DLC (Windows only, Steam) will now allow to have a look at the map and plot routes from the DLC screen, which serves you to check the route in jobs and see if destiny is far or close while you are in any dungeon or city!

OTHER:

• Fixed problem with language selection at game start.

• Links to DLC urls in Extras screen.

• Fixed a crash with the first combat.

• Minor bugfixes.