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Dryad Update 3.0.2
This update focuses on improving the new player experience, optimizing performance, refining gameplay balance, and fixing a number of bugs reported by players. A new trailer has been added to the front page on Steam. Ne…
Patch notes23 changes4 numericFix - Dryad
Version 3.0.1 Hotfix
A small hotfix is now live. Fixes Fixed the Discord invite link. Updated Shadow Friend sound effects.
Patch notes3 changesFixGameplay - Dryad
Dryad Version 3.0.0 - Full Release
After seven years of development, Dryad has officially reached Version 3.0.0! This marks the complete release of the game, featuring all 10 chapters, approximately 8–12 hours of gameplay, and countless improvements made…
Event55 changes8 numericFix - Dryad
🌿 Dryad Launches Tomorrow!
Version 3.0.0 is the complete release of the game, featuring all 10 chapters with an average playtime of 8–12 hours. It includes countless improvements, polish, balance changes, and bug fixes made throughout development…
Store4 changesBalanceCompatibility - Dryad
Version 2.4.11 - Final Public Update Before Release
This patch focuses on polishing gameplay, improving controller feel, expanding audiovisual feedback, optimizing performance, and addressing a large number of bugs reported during the playtest. Thank you to everyone who…
Event51 changes5 numericFix - Dryad
Version 2.4.9
Version 2.4.9 This update continues our polish pass ahead of launch, bringing visual improvements, performance optimizations, UI refinements, and several gameplay fixes. Visual Improvements Added animation to Sunflowers…
Event19 changesFixUI/audio - Dryad
2.4.8 Patch Notes
Version 2.4.8 Patch Notes This update focuses on bug fixes, polish, and a handful of quality-of-life improvements across the campaign. Gameplay Crystalcore Vessels now properly applies its effect to Totem Flowers. Preve…
Event15 changesFixGameplay - Dryad
2.4.7 Patch Notes
This hotfix includes several bug fixes and visual improvements based on player feedback. Visuals Updated the Nutrient projectile visual. Added plant animations to the Chapter H ending cinematic. Fixed the missing Hat an…
Patch notes8 changesFixGameplay - Dryad
2.4.5 Progression and Balance Updates
🌿 Version 2.4.5 This update contains the majority of the gameplay, progression, balance, and quality-of-life improvements planned for Version 3.0.0, our full release launching on July 22. This update will not impact th…
Event76 changes3 numericFix - Dryad
Version 2.4.0 Update (In Preview 3.0.0)
Version 2.4.0 Preview This update serves as a preview of Version 3.0.0, our full release launching on July 22. While we're still putting the finishing touches on the game, this patch contains the majority of the gamepla…
Event75 changes4 numericFix - Dryad
Patch Update 2.3.5
🌿 Dryad Playtest Update 2.3.5 ✨ New Features Added Dryad's Blessing and Nature's Stand traits. Added Chapter and Level-specific transition clouds. Added Forest Ambience. Added SFX for Geode Farming and Salvager procs.…
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Patch Update 2.3.4
Gameplay & UX Added a confirmation timer when moving the Dryad to a different root location. Players must now hold the command for 0.5 seconds before rooting. Added a seed collection timer and new Wisp animations when u…
Patch notes15 changesFixGameplay - Dryad
Steam Playtest is Live
The wait is over! We've granted playtest access to everyone who signed up, and the Dryad Steam Playtest is now available to download and play. This will run up until July 20 before release. This playtest includes the fu…
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Dryad Playtest is Live Soon
We are locked and loaded! the builds are uploaded and we’re excited to kick off the playtest. The Dryad Steam Playtest begins at 10:00 AM PST. If you’re participating, please join our Discord and use the feedback channe…
Announcement - Dryad
Steam Playtest Opens Tomorrow!
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM PST (06/18), we'll be opening access to the full game through our Steam Playtest, and we're looking for players who want to help shape Dryad's development. We're especially interested in feedback on…
Store3 changesBalanceGameplay - Dryad
Dryad 2.2.13 Patch Update - Preview for 2.3.0
This update serves as a preview of the upcoming 2.3.0 release and introduces several major features, balance adjustments, visual improvements, audio enhancements, and bug fixes. Major Additions Added Chapter Select (add…
Patch notes46 changesFixUI/audio
