Eydigard
Steam News 20 April 20261mo ago

Major update to UI, gamepad support, and character customization

We ran into increasing issues with gamepad support and adding new features due to the previous UI setup. We've therefore taken some time to rearchitecture how we developed the user interfaces. The entire UI has now been…

Update log

Full Eydigard update

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Extracted changes

3 fixes12 additions6 changes0 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Performance
  • Maps
  • Fixes
addedWe ran into increasing issues with gamepad support and adding new features due to the previous UI setup. We've therefore taken some time to rearchitecture how we developed the user interfaces. The entire UI has now been rewritten using a more modern, web-inspired approach. This improves flexibility, makes future updates easier, and results in a better overall user experience, especially for gamepad players.
changedFeaturesReworked all UI panels
changedFeaturesReworked gamepad support. The game now supports most controllers on Steam, including PlayStation and Xbox, with rumble.
addedFeaturesAdded Steam Input support
addedFeaturesAdded multiple gamepad sensitivity presets
addedFeaturesAdded glyph support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers

We ran into increasing issues with gamepad support and adding new features due to the previous UI setup. We've therefore taken some time to rearchitecture how we developed the user interfaces. The entire UI has now been rewritten using a more modern, web-inspired approach. This improves flexibility, makes future updates easier, and results in a better overall user experience, especially for gamepad players.

Features

  • Reworked all UI panels

  • Reworked gamepad support. The game now supports most controllers on Steam, including PlayStation and Xbox, with rumble.

  • Added Steam Input support

  • Added multiple gamepad sensitivity presets

  • KBM and gamepad can now be used simultaneously

  • Added glyph support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers

  • Improved key rebinding system with more flexibility and reliability. Players can now rebind controls more easily, with better support for different input types

  • Reworked character creation. Players can now gain bonuses from heritage, background, and traits

  • Added more player color options

  • Added a new stat type: Haggling

  • Added a feature to delete and manage old save games

  • Changed armor/resistance system from flat percentages to a rating-based system:

    • New formula: armor / (armor + 50) determines damage reduction

  • Game now pauses when entering menus in singleplayer

  • Expanded the range of custom settings available to players. This includes more control over HUD scaling and layout, options to show or hide individual UI elements, and additional customization for performance and visual clarity. Players can now better tailor the interface and game behavior to match their preferences and hardware.

  • Added a compass, which can be toggled off in the options

  • Added the ability to place custom markers and ping locations on the map

  • Added several new Vettir variants with different stats, vitality, and abilities

Bug fixes

  • Fixed an issue where players could attack certain friendly NPCs

  • Fixed several multiplayer sync issues

  • Added new item icons for many items

  • Improved feedback when starting crafting in processing plants

  • Fixed an issue where the player position marker was incorrect in Granrot Hall

Source

Steam News / 20 April 2026

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