Inferna Patch Notes - 19.03.2026

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**PATCH NOTES [19.03.2026] :video_game:**

**Note:** :rotating_light: *Restart Steam to grab the update NOW!* :rotating_light:

We’re excited to bring you the latest updates packed with improvements, fixes, and new features to enhance your gameplay experience!

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:new: **New Features**

:scroll: **New Tutorial:** - Players from level 1 to 15 can now start an optional tutorial. - The tutorial introduces the world of Inferna, core mechanics, controls, and the overall goal of the game.

:speaking_head: **NPC Movement & Dialogue (Early Phase):** - NPCs can now move and speak! - This system is still in early development and will be expanded to make the world feel more dynamic and alive.

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:arrows_counterclockwise: **Changes & Improvements**

:boom: **Rift Spawn Improvements:** - Caratas and Jerro now have increased Rift spawns and faster respawn times. - Early-game progression is now smoother, with more consistent Rift availability for missions.

:scroll: **Guild Mission Improvements:** - Guild missions now display correct progress values again. - Progress is not updated in real-time for all members, but once a player completes an objective, it syncs instantly for everyone.

:loudspeaker: **Localized Announcements:** - Global announcements are now displayed in each player’s selected client language.

:bar_chart: **UI & System Improvements:** - Added thousands separators to all numbers in the stats window. - Chat window scrolling issues have been fixed. - HUD chat now supports automatic translation display.

:shield: **Ranking Adjustment:** - “Within level range” rankings now also count monsters that are 10 or more levels above the player.

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:wrench: **Bug Fixes**

:bug: **General Fixes:** - Fixed quest markers sometimes not being hidden correctly. - Fixed player shop buy popup not closing properly and added safeguards to prevent purchasing the wrong item. - Fixed splitting item stacks above 999 items. - Expired items are now hidden from buyers in player shops and clearly marked in the management UI.

:hammer_and_wrench: **NPC & World Fixes:** - Fixed Alchemy NPC floating issue — now correctly positioned. - NPCs in Caratas have been repositioned and no longer appear inside walls. - The Blacksmith in Jerro has been moved back to the correct location.

:globe_with_meridians: **Localization Fixes:** - Fixed item name display issue for items with +0. - Fixed German localization error (“?” → “ä”). - Added missing “Sign here” translation in the guild creation popup.

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:balance_scale: **Balance Changes**

:moneybag: **Stone Collector Boss Adjustment:** - The Stone Collector Boss in the Fallen Sanctum now drops a fixed amount of gold instead of scaling with bonus gold. - This change prevents potential abuse.

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Your feedback is crucial! Please share your thoughts on these updates and report any issues you encounter.

Happy gaming! :star2: **The Inferna Team**