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Steam News8 April 20262mo ago

Patch Preview for April

Dear Community, the next patch is in development! Today we would like to give you a first insight into which new features will soon expand the world of Varthos.

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What changed

1 fix2 additions7 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Events
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
  • Compatibility
addedthe next patch is in development! Today we would like to give you a first insight into which new features will soon expand the world of Varthos.
changedThis is the biggest feature of the next update. We are introducing three levels to adapt the gameplay experience to your preferences:
changedo Merciful: Your character persists after death – ideal for those who want to explore and get to know the world first. o Normal: The classic Varthos experience. o Brutal: For those seeking the ultimate challenge – with significantly more dangerous enemies, but also increased loot quality.
addedNew random event: “Nibblewick”
changedKeep your eyes open during your runs for this nimble little thief! Nibblewick carries a sack full of stolen supplies. With each hit you land on him, there is a chance that he drops part of his loot. But be careful: do not let greed blind you! Nibblewick is extremely fast and loves to lure you straight into the next dangerous group of monsters.
changedQuality of Life Improvements (QoL)

Varthos - Heir to the Throne changes

addedthe next patch is in development! Today we would like to give you a first insight into which new features will soon expand the world of Varthos.
changedThis is the biggest feature of the next update. We are introducing three levels to adapt the gameplay experience to your preferences:
changedo Merciful: Your character persists after death – ideal for those who want to explore and get to know the world first. o Normal: The classic Varthos experience. o Brutal: For those seeking the ultimate challenge – with significantly more dangerous enemies, but also increased loot quality.
addedNew random event: “Nibblewick”
changedKeep your eyes open during your runs for this nimble little thief! Nibblewick carries a sack full of stolen supplies. With each hit you land on him, there is a chance that he drops part of his loot. But be careful: do not let greed blind you! Nibblewick is extremely fast and loves to lure you straight into the next dangerous group of monsters.

Dear Community,

the next patch is in development! Today we would like to give you a first insight into which new features will soon expand the world of Varthos.

The highlights of the upcoming update:

Introduction of difficulty levels

This is the biggest feature of the next update. We are introducing three levels to adapt the gameplay experience to your preferences:

o Merciful: Your character persists after death – ideal for those who want to explore and get to know the world first. o Normal: The classic Varthos experience. o Brutal: For those seeking the ultimate challenge – with significantly more dangerous enemies, but also increased loot quality.

New random event: “Nibblewick”

Keep your eyes open during your runs for this nimble little thief! Nibblewick carries a sack full of stolen supplies. With each hit you land on him, there is a chance that he drops part of his loot. But be careful: do not let greed blind you! Nibblewick is extremely fast and loves to lure you straight into the next dangerous group of monsters.

Quality of Life Improvements (QoL)

  • Character Names: Your last used name will now be saved, so you no longer have to re-enter it every time you create a character. • Spectator Mode: The settings menu is now fully accessible in spectator mode.

Balance & Bug Fixes

  • AI BehaviorA bug has been fixed where certain enemies accidentally healed players. They now correctly focus on healing their allies. • VFX: The visual effects of “Rapid Fire” are now properly removed after the skill ends. • Performance: An issue with FPS settings has been fixed; the framerate now works as intended.

Outlook:

We are working hard on controller support! A public playtest is planned for April. More details on how to participate will follow in a separate post.

Source

Steam News / 8 April 2026

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