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Steam News14 January 20265mo ago

v2.5.0 Update Is Now Live!

🎉 v2.5.0 Update Is Now Live! The v2.5.0 update is officially available for all players.

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What changed

5 fixes7 additions7 changes1 removal
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Maps
  • Fixes
changed🎉 v2.5.0 Update Is Now Live!The v2.5.0 update is officially available for all players. This update introduces major improvements to loot systems, crafting, progression, balance, and UI, along with numerous fixes and quality-of-life updates.
added🎉 v2.5.0 Update Is Now Live!Thank you to everyone who supported the game and shared feedback. Here is what’s new in v2.5.0.
added🧩 Loot and MobsNew Special Mobs have been added for Dice drops Each Dice type now requires defeating a specific Special Mob
added🧩 Loot and MobsMob Detail Menu added Shows total kill count Displays possible item drops Boss levels are now visible
added🛠️ CraftingCrafting system reworked Balance adjustments applied Recipes updated New Green Herb added
changed❄️ Maps and ProgressionSnow Map progression updated Yeti and Santa bosses now drop their own unique items

Desktop Heroes changes

changedThe v2.5.0 update is officially available for all players. This update introduces major improvements to loot systems, crafting, progression, balance, and UI, along with numerous fixes and quality-of-life updates.
addedThank you to everyone who supported the game and shared feedback. Here is what’s new in v2.5.0.
addedNew Special Mobs have been added for Dice drops Each Dice type now requires defeating a specific Special Mob
addedMob Detail Menu added Shows total kill count Displays possible item drops Boss levels are now visible
addedCrafting system reworked Balance adjustments applied Recipes updated New Green Herb added

🎉 v2.5.0 Update Is Now Live!

The v2.5.0 update is officially available for all players. This update introduces major improvements to loot systems, crafting, progression, balance, and UI, along with numerous fixes and quality-of-life updates.

Thank you to everyone who supported the game and shared feedback. Here is what’s new in v2.5.0.

⚔️ Gameplay & Systems

🧩 Loot and Mobs

  • Items such as Herbs, Dice, and Gear now drop from mob-specific loot tables

  • New Special Mobs have been added for Dice drops

    • Each Dice type now requires defeating a specific Special Mob

  • Mob Detail Menu added

    • Shows total kill count

    • Displays possible item drops

    • Boss levels are now visible

🛠️ Crafting

  • Crafting system reworked

    • Balance adjustments applied

    • Recipes updated

    • New Green Herb added

❄️ Maps and Progression

  • Snow Map progression updated

    • Yeti and Santa bosses now drop their own unique items

  • Map unlocking system moved to the Upgrades Menu

    • New Gate Keys added as boss drops to unlock maps

  • Map Selection Menu updated with a new UI

    • Possible loot drops are now displayed per map

📊 Balance and Combat

  • Stat calculation system reworked for improved consistency and balance

  • Minor updates to map difficulty scaling

    • Party positioning and movement now play a more important role

  • Boss and selected mob attack ranges adjusted

    • Attacks no longer hit only the front character

    • Further improvements are planned for future updates

🎨 Visual Updates

  • Edric animation visual improvements

✨ New and Updated Features

  • Fairy’s Blessing

    • When a hero is revived using a Resurrection Elixir, they gain 4x damage reduction for 1 minute

  • Fairy Revive Upgrade

    • Fairy can now use Resurrection Elixirs to revive heroes

  • Steam Achievements fixed

    • New Snow Map Achievements added

🐞 Fixes

  • Fixed the Infinity Sell glitch

  • Fixed an issue where items could drop above level 500

  • Fixed Attack stat calculation display issues in the UI

This update sets the foundation for upcoming content and balance improvements. Thank you for playing and supporting the game. Your feedback continues to shape its future.

See you in Desktop Heroes!

Source

Steam News / 14 January 2026

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