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⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please note that all new late-game content (procedural dungeons, fresh ingredients, recipes, and items) becomes available only after reaching Level 21!
Implemented a brand-new procedural generation system for dungeons, ensuring unique layouts and endless exploration.
Introduced a large variety of new and unique enemies with distinct behaviors to challenge players.
Added new weapons and items to diversify combat styles and player choices.
Implemented new challenging sub-boss encounters within the dungeons to test your skills.
Introduced a quality tier system for all ingredients, prepared dishes, and items.
Introduced fresh ingredients and recipes to expand the gathering and cooking mechanics.
Enhanced the endgame experience and overall replayability through the new quality tier rewards.
Hey players!
We are thrilled to announce that a massive new update is coming on June 1st! We’ve packed this upcoming patch with fresh content and completely overhauled the late-game experience to add more depth, danger, and excitement to your adventures.
Here is a breakdown of what awaits you when the update drops:
The world is about to become truly unpredictable. Prepare to dive into procedurally generated dungeons designed for endless exploration. Every single run will offer a unique layout, hidden dangers, and fresh room types. No two descents will ever be the same!
Get ready to stay on your toes. The bestiary is expanding with a large variety of new and unique enemies, each requiring tactical thinking to defeat. On top of that, you will face grueling new sub-boss encounters — tough mid-tier challenges that will truly test your skills and gear.
Your arsenal and crafting options are getting a major upgrade. We are adding:
New weapons and items to support fresh playstyles.
New ingredients and recipes to expand your survival and preparation options.
To make the endgame even more rewarding, we are introducing a brand-new quality tier system for ingredients and dishes. Finding rarer components and cooking high-tier meals will grant powerful, game-changing bonuses. This significantly enhances late-game progression and replayability, giving you the perfect tools to optimize your character for the ultimate challenges.
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Mark your calendars for June 1st, get ready to gear up, and let us know what you're most excited for in the comments or over on our community hub. See you in the depths soon!
Dear Tavernsfolk!
Congratulations on the upcoming New Year and Christmas!
Together, we have achieved so much this year. We invite you to take a look at just how legendary our shared achievements have been in the world of Ale & Tale Tavern!
We wish everyone kindness and happiness in the new year - and, of course, plenty of great games! Stay in touch with us!
Winter has arrived! Location covered in snow and seasonal atmosphere.
Introduced new Christmas-themed decorations.
Added Christmas menu background music to enhance the festive mood.
Orc camps now feature a festive Christmas tree with gifts — brave adventurers can try to claim them… if they survive the orcs’ holiday spirit.
Dear Tavernkeepers! We are happy and grateful for the time you’ve spent with us - for running your Taverns, for following our news and updates. And we would be immensely grateful if you could find the time and desire to nominate our game for the Steam Labor of Love Award!
1. A new potion that immerses players in a spiritual atmosphere.
2. Special enemies exclusive to this mode — defeat them to earn mysterious Spookens!
3. Use Spookens to buy brand-new themed decorations.
4. Fresh spooky-themed music has arrived — including a new track for your jukebox!
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed: You can no longer move a pet item into a pet inventory via double LMB or Shift+LMB.
- Fixed: You can no longer move a quest item into an enemy chest via double LMB or Shift+LMB.
- Fixed an issue where blocking a hit could damage the wrong weapon.
- Fixed an issue where some items were positioned out of bounds in the inventory.
👻 Spooky Season is on its way!
This update introduces exciting new features and important fixes:
Lottery tickets now drop when you serve VIP customers. Play them in-game to win valuable rewards — and among them, you’ll definitely find new companions!
Traveling is now more fun than ever! Alongside your friends, you can explore the world with your new companions — the lovely sheep Dolly and the strong guy named Bony.
Fixed a bug where Owl’s inventory title displayed the name of the last opened chest.
Fixed a bug, when a client couldn't open a helper's inventory.
Special fishing spots where you can catch exactly the fish you need, and a reworked shoreline
Shadows are now always enabled in the main menu and avatar editor
A bug where “Damage while blocking consumed another weapon” has been fixed
Catch bees with your net, set up buzzing beehives near your tavern, and harvest golden honey for your guests.
Gather your friends! Now up to 6 players can join the same co‑op party for your tavern escapades.
Wild mushrooms now appear in charming groups of up to 3, making foraging more rewarding.
Got extra barrels? Sell them for some shiny coin!
You can now rebind the text chat button to your liking.
Prefer toggling crouch instead of holding the key? Now you can!
That one stubborn wall can now be sliced properly and painted in different colors.
We’re thrilled to bring you a fresh update full of new hunting opportunities and expanded culinary creativity! Here’s what’s cooking in this version:
Chickens now have a *dedicated nesting house*! All eggs are collected in one convenient spot—no more searching around the yard.
The wilderness is now alive with new wildlife—*rabbits* and *birds* roam free. Track them down and hunt for rare ingredients to expand your culinary repertoire.
A powerful new addition to your cooking arsenal—the Food processor**—has arrived! With it, you can:
Process various sub-products
Unlock a wide variety of new recipes
Create more complex and rewarding dishes
Your kitchen just got a whole lot more exciting.
Enemies now *see and hear* you. Engage wisely:
Stealth your way past or sneak up for a tactical advantage
Noises may alert foes—approach each encounter with care
The battlefield is now more dynamic, and strategy matters more than ever.
Two brand-new lootable melee weapons are now available to spice up your combat encounters:
A mighty Battle axe for powerful strikes
A stylish Pirate sword for fast and flashy combat
Choose your weapon and fight in style!
Enjoy the hunt, master the kitchen, and stay sneaky!
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