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Patch notes v1.015

PATCH NOTES New Features: Implemented Banish hotkey (default B) Balancing: Updated Banish cost formula to take into account number of unlocked units and items: Units Banish # Old cost New cost (no unlocks) New cost (all

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What changed

2 fixes1 addition2 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Compatibility
changedBalancing:Updated Banish cost formula to take into account number of unlocked units and items:
fixedFixes:Fixed input bug that could result in locked run end screen
removedFixes:Removed the ability to open the More Info screen when returning to main menu from Tome of Knowledge
fixedFixes:Fixed font issue in credits
addedSteam post image How you can helpThe experimental branch gets access to new builds before the main branch. Switch to the experimental branch to test new builds before they are released to everyone else. Please report any issues using the "Send Bug report" button in the main menu. If there are no issues - please comment here to let us know!
changedSteam post image WarningLinux: ~/.local/share/8bitskull_skull_horde/

Skull Horde changes

changedUpdated Banish cost formula to take into account number of unlocked units and items:
fixedFixed input bug that could result in locked run end screen
removedRemoved the ability to open the More Info screen when returning to main menu from Tome of Knowledge
fixedFixed font issue in credits
addedThe experimental branch gets access to new builds before the main branch. Switch to the experimental branch to test new builds before they are released to everyone else. Please report any issues using the "Send Bug report" button in the main menu. If there are no issues - please comment here to let us know!

PATCH NOTES

New Features:

  • Implemented Banish hotkey (default B)

Balancing:

  • Updated Banish cost formula to take into account number of unlocked units and items:

Units

Banish #Old costNew cost (no unlocks)New cost (all unlocks)
1888
2121110
3161513
4202016
5242619
6283123
7323727
8364431
9405035
10445040
11485044
12505049
13505050

Items

Banish #Old costNew cost (no unlocks)New cost (all unlocks)
1888
21099
3121010
4141211
5161313
6181514
7201716
8221918
9242119
10262321
11282523
12302725
13322927
14343129
15363331
16383533
17403835
18404037
19404239
20404541
21404743
22405046
23405048
24405050

Fixes:

  • Fixed input bug that could result in locked run end screen

  • Removed the ability to open the More Info screen when returning to main menu from Tome of Knowledge

  • Fixed font issue in credits

Steam post image How you can help

The experimental branch gets access to new builds before the main branch. Switch to the experimental branch to test new builds before they are released to everyone else. Please report any issues using the "Send Bug report" button in the main menu. If there are no issues - please comment here to let us know!

To access the experimental branch: Right click Skull Horde in your Steam library. Click Properties -> Game Versions & Betas -> opt in to the experimental branch. Ensure the game updates before you launch it.

Steam post image Warning

Updates are tested before they are uploaded, but there is always a risk that we have missed something. If you are on the experimental branch, please back up your savefile manually from time to time (particularly around updates). If anything goes wrong we will help you restore your save.

Steam post image Your savefile is located:

Windows: %appdata%\\8bitskull_skull_horde\\

Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/8bitskull_skull_horde/

Linux: ~/.local/share/8bitskull_skull_horde/

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Steam News / 20 April 2026

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