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Steam News15 June 202619d ago

Patch v1.5.0 - Chapter 5 & Midsummer

It’s time for another chapter update and some summer fun! Chapter 5: Alex awakens in a strange new world. After a mysterious encounter, it’s time to learn how the truth is more complex than it seems.

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What changed

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  • Gameplay
  • UI and audio
  • Store
  • Server
  • Performance
  • Fixes
addedChapter 5: Alex awakens in a strange new world. After a mysterious encounter, it’s time to learn how the truth is more complex than it seems.
addedFive new main quests , where you answers might bring up more questions than before
addedSix new weekly tasks
changedUnstuck feature: Player will be returned to the nearest road. The feature is located in the Options menu.
changedChanges to Hide HUD: Interaction widgets will be hidden when Hide HUD is toggled on. No notifications spam: When toggling HUD back on, players will not be spammed with missed notifications.
addedDirect messages channel : This is where all your direct messages will live. When you start writing to another player, a new subchannel will be created. You can send DMs without /DM command, and the DMs are in order of most recent activity. Deleting a DM channel will delete the relevant messages.

Equinox: Homecoming changes

addedChapter 5: Alex awakens in a strange new world. After a mysterious encounter, it’s time to learn how the truth is more complex than it seems.
addedFive new main quests , where you answers might bring up more questions than before
addedSix new weekly tasks
changedUnstuck feature: Player will be returned to the nearest road. The feature is located in the Options menu.
changedChanges to Hide HUD: Interaction widgets will be hidden when Hide HUD is toggled on. No notifications spam: When toggling HUD back on, players will not be spammed with missed notifications.

It’s time for another chapter update and some summer fun!

Chapter 5: Alex awakens in a strange new world. After a mysterious encounter, it’s time to learn how the truth is more complex than it seems.

  • Five new main quests, where you answers might bring up more questions than before

  • Six side quests

Six new weekly tasks

  • Unstuck feature: Player will be returned to the nearest road. The feature is located in the Options menu.

  • Changes to Hide HUD:

    • Interaction widgets will be hidden when Hide HUD is toggled on.

    • No notifications spam: When toggling HUD back on, players will not be spammed with missed notifications.

  • Chat commands: Information about chat commands now shows upon login.

  • Direct messages channel: This is where all your direct messages will live. When you start writing to another player, a new subchannel will be created. You can send DMs without /DM command, and the DMs are in order of most recent activity. Deleting a DM channel will delete the relevant messages.

  • Factions and Encounters: Instead of having just PEOPLE in your Compendium, you now have Factions and Encounters. Factions are characters with gameplay impact, such as daily deliveries or shops. Encounters are characters without gameplay impact, but are relevant to the narrative.

  • Server List: Player count colour and icon will change based on how busy the server is. When selecting a server, players can see how many of their friends are on a server.

  • Improved neigh animation: The reins will now move with the horse when it neighs.

  • Crown Chase:

    • When participating in Crown Chase, unrelated HUD elements will be hidden.

    • Chat is now visible during Crown Chase.

  • Derek Whitlock’s yard has gotten a small update.

  • Fixed chat-related bug that caused crashes.

  • Fixed bug that could cause crashes during Crown Chase.

  • Fixed bug where masks were not applied to cosmetic items correctly, causing some clothes to look broken in the shop and inventory view.

  • Fixed Black & Gold bridle that looked brown.

  • Fixed bug that caused stats to display incorrectly in Inventory.

  • Fixed bug that caused double horses to be seen in the EQ center during some quests.

Summer is here! Let’s enjoy the warm and sunny days of summer. Everything is green, the sun is shining and the days feel longer. Midsummer is right around the corner, which means seasonal celebrations.

  • Seasonal decorations around the island. There are tables set up in festive manner, a gramophone that plays traditional music and of course some midsummer poles you can dance around!

Hi, I'm Kalma! I have taken on the role of community manager. I am trying my very best to fill the big boots Ash & Maezza left behind <3 Hopefully I can keep helping and inspiring the community on all platforms. If you see me around the game, come say hi!

I hope you enjoy the new chapter and have a wonderful Midsummer week :)

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Steam News / 15 June 2026

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