Update log
Full Swordeye update
The complete published notes, normalized for clean reading and source attribution.
Extracted changes
- Gameplay
- UI and audio
Playtest 8 will start at 1pm Pacific on 12-17-2025 and will run through 12-23-2025. This playtest features tons of new content including a giant open world where you can siege the Othari castle, gather herbs to craft potions, explore the underground mines and find new bosses and much more. Everyone who requests access will be able to play on 12-17.
What's new in Playtest 8?
Below is just the highlights, for full patch notes see discord.
Content
A massive new open world with scattered entrance portals to the tower
Sword recycling / smelting
Herb Gathering
Potion crafting
Soul strength / soul flame
New secrets / puzzles
New NPC types
Community Feedback
Feint changes
Control of sword upgrades
Can add "Awakens" to swords that don't have it
Lets of minor UI polish
Potion Crafting
QoL
Lots of animation and sound improvements
Lots of visual improvements
Further optimization of the ice cave
Bulk purchasing
Can't wait to see you all at the next playtest.
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