Ars Notoria news & patch notes

Hi everyone,

This update introduces new alchemy content, including the Alchemist's Athanor, a complete set of craftable grenades, new shard deposits, elemental spell runestones and glyphs, as well as various improvements and fixes.

Build 0.4.3.0

• Added the Athanor tool for the Alchemist.

• Added craftable grenades:

• Lacerating Grenade

• Sunder Grenade

• Incendiary Grenade

• Noxious Grenade

• Veil Grenade

• Luminous Grenade

• Added unique shard deposits:

• Tin

• Molybdos

• Nix Alba

• Antimony

• Regulus

• Added a new spell glyph.

• Added new elemental spells:

• Fire Rune

• Frost Rune

• Poison Rune

• Lightning Rune

• Chaos Rune

• Holy Rune

• Added new runestones:

• Push

• Pull

• Added unique resource spawns to certain dungeons.

• Added sound effects for using potions, poisons, and powders.

• Added sound effects for crafting and refilling at Apothecary and Alchemist workbenches.

• Enthralled Deer now have a chance to drop a Rune glyph shape instead of a Projectile.

• Increased the chance for Angler Fish and Leafcrabs to drop Soul Shards.

• Angler Fish and Leafcrabs can now drop runestones and modifier glyphs.

• Grenades can now be refilled at the Alchemy Bench.

• Fixed an issue where preselected rune parameters might not be set correctly.

• Fixed an issue where landscape road textures were not loading correctly under certain conditions.

Thank you as always for your feedback and continued support!

If you encounter any problems, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Hi everyone,

We have released a patch addressing several multiplayer and quest-related issues.

Build 0.4.2.1

• Fixed an issue where enemies could fail to spawn correctly for clients when far away from the host.

• Fixed an issue where the Combat Training opponent could become invulnerable for clients if the host landed the final blow.

• Fixed an issue where the Class tab could remain locked for clients after rejoining a game, even if the Combat Training quest had already been completed.

• Fixed an issue where the client character's location could become desynchronized after completing the Obstacle Course quest.

• Fixed an issue where faction reputation could not be earned for the client when joining the game after the Neophyte Gauntlet quest.

• Fixed an issue where the "Assemble a Squad" objective of the Lost Home quest could not progress for clients.

• Fixed an issue where enemies during the Missing Villagers quest could fail to spawn for clients in certain cases.

• Fixed an issue where some quest stages were not marked as completed for clients when joining a co-op game.

• Fixed an issue where the small Training Camp gates were not displayed as open for clients.

• Fixed an issue where some NPCs could become hidden for clients when the host left the area.

• Fixed an issue where the Battlemaster might not be visible if the player character spawned near his tent after reloading the game.

• Fixed an issue where using a poison or powder from a quickslot would sheath the equipped weapon.

• Fixed an issue where the light snow weather effect could sometimes be incorrectly triggered during rain.

• Fixed an issue where weather could become desynchronized between the host and clients.

• Optimizations for distant enemy spawns.

Thank you as always for your feedback and continued support!

If you encounter any problems, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Hey everyone,

We have prepared a new content update that expands crafting and combat mechanics with the introduction of new Apothecary and Alchemist tools, along with a variety of new craftable items and rare resources to discover throughout the world.

The Apothecary has received two new tools:

• Apothecary Table – Used to craft and refill potions.

• Toxicology Kit – Required for creating poisons.

Potions provide powerful short-term bonuses and come with multiple charges, allowing them to be reused and refilled at appropriate workstations instead of being consumed permanently. Different potion types can support various playstyles, offering temporary boosts during exploration and combat.

Poisons can be applied to melee weapons, increasing damage, accelerating effect buildup, and inflicting additional debuffs on affected enemies. This adds new options for close combat and allows for more specialized preparation before battles.

The Alchemist now has access to the Alchemy Bench, which can be used to craft various powders. Powders are designed for ranged weapons such as pistols and rifles, enhancing shots with additional damage and other combat bonuses.

To craft these new items, you will need to locate a range of unique resources, including Herbs for potions, Toxins for poisons, and Minerals for powders. These resources are very rare and can only be found in specific regions and environments.

Build 0.4.2.0

• Added Apothecary tools:

• Apothecary Table

• Toxicology Kit

• Added Alchemy Bench

• Added craftable potions:

• Brawler's Potion

• Steadfast Potion

• Marksman's Potion

• Reflex Potion

• Sage's Potion

• Warding Potion

• Added craftable poisons:

• Weakening Poison

• Freezing Poison

• Melting Poison

• Shocking Poison

• Blinding Poison

• Destabilizing Poison

• Added craftable powders:

• Scorching Powder

• Cleansing Powder

• Blighting Powder

• Shattering Powder

• Repelling Powder

• Quickening Powder

• Added unique herbs:

• Hollyhock

• Chamomile

• Melissa

• Marigold

• Geranium

• Centaurea

• Added unique toxins:

• Knight's Star

• Ageratum

• Arnica

• Laurel

• Artemisia

• Pennyroyal

• Added unique minerals:

• Brimstone

• Asbestos

• Minium

• Vermillion

• Saltpeter

• Alum

• Potions and poisons can now be refilled at the Apothecary Table

• Powders can now be refilled at the Alchemy Bench

• Updated the Recipe Unlocks tab in the Guide to include new tools and recipes

• Various fixes to the status effect display

Thank you as always for your feedback and continued support!

Hello everyone!

We have prepared a multiplayer update focused on improving progression in co-op, along with a range of important fixes and adjustments.

Quest Objectives

To make quest progression more consistent and intuitive in multiplayer, certain objectives now have clearly defined types: 

🤝Shared objectives can be completed by any player and will automatically update for everyone on the server. Once completed, the objective is marked as finished for all players. These are typically used for tasks such as resource gathering and building, where individual contribution should benefit the entire group.

🌍World State objectives are tied to changes that permanently affect the game world and must be completed by the host. These include settlement progression and objectives that involve player choices. While clients can interact with these objectives, they will not trigger decision outcomes or apply world changes unless completed by the host.

Items

All unique items now spawn separately for each player in co-op sessions. This applies to treasure maps, gifts, and artifacts found both in the open world and inside dungeons. Loot from defeated enemies is also generated individually for each player, ensuring that everyone receives their own rewards.

Waystones

Waystone progression is now shared across multiplayer sessions. When joining a game, clients will automatically unlock all waystones already discovered by the host, allowing for immediate fast travel access. In addition, any waystone activated by a player during the session becomes available to all players, ensuring consistent progression for all players.

Build 0.4.1.2

• Shared quest objectives now have a dedicated icon in the UI and can be completed by any player in co-op.

• Quest objectives that permanently change the world state or involve player choices are now marked in the UI and should be completed by the host.

• Unique items, such as gifts and treasure maps, are now spawned separately for the host and each client.

• Fixed an issue where some tutorial and side quests were not granted to clients in multiplayer if they had already been completed by the host.

• Fixed an issue where the gates to the Training Camp might not open for clients after completing the corresponding story quest.

• Fixed an issue where random enemy encounters could spawn incorrectly for clients.

• Fixed an issue where Combat Training quest stages might not trigger correctly for clients in certain cases.

• Fixed an issue where main quest cutscenes could be incorrectly triggered for clients in multiplayer.

• Fixed an issue where placing a build part would not complete certain quest objectives for clients.

• Fixed an issue where resources could sometimes fail to be collected by clients.

• Fixed an issue where some building previews could display visual effects incorrectly for clients.

• Fixed an issue where setting a password for a saved game world might not work.

• Fixed an issue where saved character or world folders without valid save files could still appear when starting the game.

• Fixed an issue where climbing might not function correctly for clients in multiplayer.

• Fixed an issue where NPCs in the destroyed village could be displayed incorrectly for clients.

• Fixed an issue where unlocked Waystones were not available to clients upon joining the game.

• Fixed an issue where activating a Waystone in multiplayer did not make it available to other players.

• Fixed an issue where faction events could trigger before completing the New Beginnings main quest.

• Fixed an issue where dungeon treasure rooms could spawn incorrectly for clients.

• Fixed an issue where containers in some places of interest could spawn incorrectly for clients.

• Fixed an issue where resources from mining carts could be collected multiple times by both host and clients.

• Fixed an issue where mining cart positions in dungeons could be inconsistent for clients, causing movement obstacles.

• Fixed an issue where a weapon could be displayed on the host character after a client joined, even if the character was unarmed.

• Fixed an issue where dirt and blood effects on characters were not visible to other players in multiplayer.

• Fixed an issue where clouds could flicker for clients when joining a world with the 2D dynamic clouds setting enabled.

• Fixed an issue where snow footstep visual effects were visible inside dungeons during winter.

• Fixed an issue where landscape displacement visual effects might not work for clients.

• Fixed an issue where snow and rain effects were not visible on other player characters in multiplayer.

Thank you as always for your feedback and continued support!

Hello everyone! This update adds the ability to join and invite friends through the Steam Friends system and the game interface. It also fixes a number of issues related to quickslots, item auto-storing, and weapon abilities. Here are the full update details:

Update Details

• Added the ability to join friends’ game worlds. The Join menu now displays friend sessions and public sessions separately.

• Added the ability to invite and join friends through the Steam Friends Overlay. Before accepting an invite, it is recommended to select a character on the Character Selection screen. Otherwise, the first character in the list will be selected automatically.

• Fixed an issue where items could disappear when attempting to auto-store them while the bag was full.

• Fixed an issue where items could, in some cases, be incorrectly marked for auto-storing, potentially causing them to disappear.

• Fixed an issue where a “Container is full” notification was displayed when attempting to auto-store items into a full bag.

• Fixed an issue where quickslots did not display custom key bindings after reloading the game.

• Fixed an issue where some quickslot hotkey labels could overflow their icon bounds.

• Fixed an issue where cooldown progress in the UI could display incorrectly in certain cases, such as when the Chronostasis ability paused cooldowns.

• Fixed an issue where the Enthralled Pumpkin summon icon and information could be incorrectly shown as a Golem.

• Fixed an issue where replacing an item in a quickslot with an ability or spell could reset after closing the Inventory menu.

• Fixed an issue where staves were not included in the Weapons filter category.

• Fixed an issue where the Staff Guard ability had no icon.

• Fixed an issue where the Charge ability was not shown for staff weapons.

• Fixed an issue where the Charge ability description displayed incorrect distance values.

• Fixed an issue where the Guard ability category for ranged weapons was labeled incorrectly.

• Fixed an issue where the Aim ability icon for staff weapons was not displayed correctly.

• Fixed an issue where Guard abilities displayed a higher than intended level for ranged weapons.

• Updated icons for several default weapon abilities.

• Various localization fixes and improvements.

We are also planning to introduce a rework of multiplayer quest functionality in the next patch. It is intended to resolve various related issues and make story progression more intuitive in co-op mode.

Thanks again for all your continued support and encouragement!

Hi everyone,

We have prepared a content update that introduces a new weapon skill tree for elemental staves. It features a variety of combo attacks, powerful AoE spells, and defensive buffs. The staff skill tree can be unlocked at any point in the game by defeating enemies using staves.

Previously, staves were the only weapon type without a dedicated skill tree, so this update is aimed at expanding gameplay options for magic users and bringing them in line with other weapon types.

The skill tree includes the following abilities:

Hello everyone!

This update focuses on stability and UI clarity. We’ve addressed several edge-case issues that could disrupt progression or cause mechanics to behave inconsistently. Below are the full patch notes:

Update Details

• Reworked unique affix activation mechanics to prevent cases where they would fail to trigger under certain conditions.

• Fixed an issue where an amulet’s unique ability would not function after reloading the game until it was re-equipped.

• Fixed an issue where encounter enemies could spawn inside buildings or too close to constructed structures.

• Fixed an issue where character approval could be gained repeatedly by exiting a dialogue after an approval change and then starting the conversation again.

• Fixed an issue where a quickslot containing an item stored in a bag would disappear after closing the inventory window.

• Fixed an issue where Resin Storage was not unlocked after obtaining Resin with the Resin Tapping Tool.

• Fixed an issue where obtaining resources from an autoharvester could, in some cases, fail to trigger recipe unlocks.

• Fixed an issue where appearance style buttons in the inventory menu could sometimes fail to function correctly.

• Fixed an issue where certain worker tools were incorrectly displayed as locked in the Building Menu, even though they could only be constructed through Building Slots while editing zones. The total number of available recipes remains unchanged. The removed locked recipe buttons were duplicates of their corresponding Building Slot options.

• Fixed an issue where the Next Page button in the Building Menu was clickable even when the page contained no available recipes.

• Moved the Potter’s Wheel recipe to the first page of the Potter’s Building Menu.

• Various localization fixes and improvements.

Thank you for your continued feedback and detailed reports. Your input helps us refine the experience of Ars Notoria step by step.

As always, if you encounter any new issues, please let us know.

Hello everyone!

We’re back with another weekly update, bringing a mix of new building features, QoL improvements, and a range of bug fixes based on community feedback.

Update Details

• Foundations now feature a snapping grid for platforms, enabling the construction of warehouses.

• Added rarity switching controls to the grid building menu.

• Fixed an issue where gold obtained from vendors would not stack correctly or could disappear.

• Fixed an issue where items required for quests were not detected when stored in equippable bags.

• Fixed an issue where some quest objectives related to collecting items were not marked as completed after loading a save.

• Fixed an issue where an incorrect number of items could be removed from the inventory after delivering quest objective items.

• Fixed an issue where some production tools were not being detected correctly.

• Fixed an issue where the building radius would automatically toggle on after placing certain tools.

• Fixed an issue where some ingredient items could occasionally have an incorrect ID, leading to item disappearance.

• Fixed an issue where the "Transfer resource" option was available in the context menu while the Resource Storage interface was open.

• Fixed an issue where Resource Storages were treated as containers instead of global storage extensions.

• Fixed an issue where resource quantity could exceed tool capacity when loading resources into a processing tool.

• Fixed an issue where the resource icon was missing after dropping a resource from a Resource Processing tool.

• Fixed an issue where double-clicking a compact resource icon would sometimes fail to transfer resources to an open container.

• Various localization fixes and improvements.

Thank you again for your continued support! More updates are already on the way. Stay tuned, and we hope you enjoy the latest improvements!

Hello everyone!

We’ve just rolled out a new update focused on bug fixes.

Update Details

• Fixed an issue where the map fog in the City Outskirts would reset after relogging.

• Fixed an issue where a character's approval rating could display incorrectly in the Journal after loading a save.

• Fixed an issue where weather-related status effects were not correctly removed upon reloading the game.

• Fixed an issue where exiting the Settings menu with unassigned keys while paused would cause the confirmation window to persist.

• Fixed an issue where footstep audio and visual effects were missing for certain female character animations.

• Fixed an issue where certain items in containers could be duplicated when dragged.

• Fixed an issue where saddlebag inventory sorting could reset to "None" after transferring items.

• Fixed an issue where wall partition materials were not displaying correctly.

• Fixed an issue where snow could accumulate inside player-constructed buildings.

• Fixed an issue where snow wasn't displayed correctly on buildable foundations.

• Fixed an issue where snow effects were incorrectly applied to furniture inside village houses.

• Fixed an issue where walking on foundations during winter would incorrectly trigger snow splash visual effects.

• Minor landscape and foliage adjustments in the City Outskirts area.

• Various localization fixes and improvements.

Thank you as always for your feedback and continued support!

If you encounter any new problems, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Hi everyone,

We have released an update that adds Russian localization to the game. We apologize for the delay. The localization was done entirely by us, and due to the large volume of text, it required a significant amount of time and effort.

With the localization complete, we are now fully focused on gameplay fixes, improvements, and new content. Going forward, we plan to release patches containing various fixes and quality-of-life improvements. Below is a list of features and fixes currently in progress and coming very soon:

Hello everyone!

This update fixes the camera stutter that could occur after dismounting from a horse, and resolves several issues that could block quest progression. We understand how significantly these problems impact the experience, so we prioritized addressing them as key fixes.

Update Details

• Fixed an issue where dismounting from a horse could cause camera stuttering.

• Fixed an issue where the dialogue option to give gathered meats to the Cook during the quest "A Dish Worth the Chase" might not appear.

• Fixed an issue where the dialogue option to give gathered herbs to the Healer during the quest "Herbal Secrets" might not appear.

• Fixed an issue where the dialogue option to report to the Quartermaster that the tower was repaired during the quest "The Watch Never Sleeps" might not appear.

• Fixed an issue where using wells, water barrels, or the repair clothes option did not remove certain blood effects from clothing.

• Fixed an issue where production tool efficiency tooltips might persist after loading the game.

• Fixed an issue where the building radius preview might not disappear in certain cases.

• Fixed an issue where Animal Lair places of interest did not display the interaction tooltip.

• Fixed an issue where the Obstacle Course timer was not reset when using the Unstuck option.

• Fixed an issue where the Obstacle Course could be started while riding a horse, causing movement errors.

• Fixed an issue where tutorial tooltips were displayed after exiting the Obstacle Course before completion.

• Fixed an issue where the horse might not become calm after all nearby enemies were defeated.

• Fixed an issue where mounting a horse while in first-person view could cause the character's head to be invisible.

• Attack animations can now be cancelled by using the Dodge or Sidestep ability. This feature can also be toggled on or off in the game settings.

• Obstacle course time trial difficulty can now be adjusted.

  • Available difficulty options are Easy (1:50), Normal (1:40), and Hard (1:30).

  • A unique item reward and an achievement are granted for beating the record on any difficulty.

  • In future updates we plan to add non-gameplay affecting rewards for completing it on the hardest difficulty.

• Animal Lairs now always provide Red Mushrooms when cleared.

• Added triangular wooden floors.

• Triangular floors can now be attached to short walls.

• Increased the health of spider enemies in the Dead Grove zone.

Our Current Goals

Right now, our main focus is to improve and stabilize the existing experience as quickly as possible:

• Quest-blocking issues. We have fixed several cases where quests could not progress properly, including the commander dialogue in Lost Home and missing dialogue options in A Dish Worth the Chase, Herbal Secret and The Watch Never Sleeps.

• Ghosting visual issues. We are actively investigating the root causes of visual problems. If possible, please consider sharing your hardware information to help us further diagnose the issue.

  Here are some settings that may help in the meantime:

  • Enabling DLSS (for Nvidia GPUs) usually helps mitigate the issue; FSR or XeSS can be used on other GPUs.

  • Switching to FXAA has also been reported by players to resolve the problem.

  • Options like “TAA Improved Algorithm” and “TAA Screen Percentage” in the Graphics menu can reduce ghosting at some performance cost.

• Multiplayer experience. Due to its complexity and the number of systems involved, multiplayer is still under active investigation and testing. We greatly appreciate your patience.

Optimization and Future Plans

We will continue working on:

• Bug fixing

• Overall game optimization

• Balance adjustments

• Preparing localizations (Russian and Ukrainian), currently planned for release later in December.

Our goal is to make the game smoother and more stable, while also preparing for new content in future updates.

Thanks again for all your continued support and encouragement!

Thank you to every member of our community!

We know many of you have been eagerly awaiting updates. We are currently focusing on several critical issues and have already resolved some of the most complex ones, such as significantly improving save game loading times. These tasks required considerable time and effort, and we truly appreciate your patience.

This update mainly focuses on improving load times and fixing several quest progression blockers. Multiplayer issues are also being actively worked on, and we aim to address several in the next patch.

Update Details

• Fixed an issue where loading times for save games might be significantly longer than normal.

• Fixed an issue where the Bonds of the Blade quest might not be received after resting on the pelt in certain cases.

• Fixed an issue where the guard patrol might not spawn correctly on Flat Ground, preventing further quest progression.

• Fixed an issue where the dialogue with the Commander might not appear after relogging during the Lost Home quest.

• Fixed an issue where the dialogue option after giving a gift to the Cook might appear repeatedly.

• Fixed an issue where gold could be duplicated by transferring it between containers and inventory in some cases.

• Fixed an issue where ammunition for ranged weapon Strong Attacks was not provided during the Combat Training quest.

• Fixed an issue where the map marker for the Explore Woodlands quest stage during Lost Home might be missing.

• Fixed an issue where, in some cases, prisoner cages might not spawn correctly after reloading the game.

• Fixed an issue where interacting with pelts or sleeping bags might fail due to a small interaction distance.

• Fixed an issue where using the Blink ability inside the Cursed King crypt could cause the character to go out of level bounds.

• Fixed an issue where creating a new character might display the custom appearance of the previously selected character.

• Fixed an issue where some effect materials might not be displayed correctly.

• Added a dialogue option to unlock the Healing Potion recipe at the Healer. It becomes available after collecting resources during the Herbal Secrets quest and can be used even if the recipe was lost.

• Various fixes and performance improvements for the save file system.

Exploration

• Outskirts zone is now available for exploration.

• River zone is now partially available for exploration.

• Added swimming mechanics for characters and mounts.

• Added new Waystones for fast travel.

• Fixed an issue where some Places of Interest might have an incorrect type when using save files from older versions.

Quests

• Added a new main quest, "Defensive Measures".

• Adjusted rewards for various quests.

Enemies

• Boss fight with the Cursed King is now available.

• Added aquatic enemies.

• Fixed an issue where some enemy Strong Attacks did not deal increased poise damage.

• Fixed an issue where resistance values of certain enemies were higher than intended.

Characters

• Fixed an issue where setting a respawn point inside a dungeon could cause the character to respawn incorrectly.

Mounts

• Fixed an issue where swimming might not function correctly after dismounting.

Factions

• Added a new Outpost zone type.

• Added Lookout activity for faction members.

Items

• Added new unique items.

• Fixed an issue where unique items could be obtained multiple times when using affixes that grant additional loot.

Seasons

• Fixed an issue where the number of days in a season might not match the value set in the server settings.

• Fixed an issue where seasonal quests might be received multiple times.

• Fixed an issue where the seasonal status effect could only be received once.

• Fixed an issue where the season name might be displayed incorrectly after a season change.

User Interface

• Fixed various inaccuracies on the world map.

• Fixed an issue where flavor text in various item and technology tooltips might be scaled incorrectly.

• Fixed an issue where trophy slots might not be highlighted in some cases when placing a trophy on a stand.

Sounds

• Fixed an issue where traveling between world zones could queue music transitions multiple times.

Other

• Added Japanese, Korean, and Spanish localizations. Russian and Ukrainian are in development and are planned for release in December.

• Fixed various localization issues.

• Fixed an issue where the Unstuck option might use a custom respawn point instead of the default one.

Hey everyone,

We’re thrilled to announce that Ars Notoria is now available on Steam! Our heartfelt thanks to all the longtime supporters who have offered feedback throughout development, and a warm welcome to all new players joining us!

A Journey Worth Remembering

After years of development, the game is finally entering Early Access, and we could not have done it without you. Thank you sincerely for your support and trust along the way.

The current EA version already offers a unique and immersive experience:

• Explore an open world filled with forests, fields, dungeons, settlements and more.

• Learn six distinct schools of magic: Fire, Frost, Poison, Lightning, Chaos, and Holy. Each with unique spells and playstyles.

• Join the Holy Guard faction in the Training Camp, experience their storyline, build your own settlement, and lead your faction’s growth.

• Construct and upgrade your base with a wide range of structures and materials. Automate daily tasks to keep your settlement thriving while you focus on exploration and combat.

• Team up with friends in online co-op mode to explore the world of Ars Notoria together.

A Growing World

As an Early Access title, Ars Notoria will continue to grow and improve over time. We will be adding new content and refining existing systems, with future updates planned to include:

• Additional regions to explore

• An expanded storyline

• New playable factions

• More crafting professions

• New gameplay systems such as Guilds

• Expanded spells and spellcrafting options

Your feedback will help shape the game’s development and direction.

A Community Built Together

As the game continues to grow, your voices are more important than ever. Whether it's a bug you’ve encountered or suggestions on how we can improve the experience, we’d love to hear from you.

You can submit feedback through:

• In-game reporting: Settings → Bug Report

• Community channels:

Join our Discord or leave your feedback on Steam forum.

We carefully review every report. Your insights directly help us improve the game and make Ars Notoria even better.

We hope to meet you soon in the world of Ars Notoria!

Since announcing the release date for Ars Notoria, we’ve received a lot of enthusiastic feedback from players. Thank you so much for your support! Many players also have questions about the upcoming EA version, so we’ve prepared this FAQ to address some of the most common ones.

If you have more questions, feel free to leave a comment here or in any of our community channels — we’ll be keeping an eye on all of them!

Release Info

Q1: On which platform/store will the game be released?

The Early Access release will be available on PC (Steam).

Q2: When is the release date and what is the pricing?

• Release Date: November 27, 2025, 10:00 (UTC)

• Price: $19.99 USD, with a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks.

Q3: In which regions will the game be available, and which languages are supported?

• Available Regions: Global

• Early Access launch languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

• Russian and Ukrainian are expected to be fully supported in December.

System & Platform Requirements

Q1: Which systems currently support the game?

The game currently supports Windows only.

Q2: What are the recommended system requirements?

• 64-bit processor and operating system required

• OS: Windows 10

• CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 2700X or equivalent

• RAM: 16 GB

• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB)

• DirectX: 11

• Storage: 20 GB available

Q3: Does the game support Steam Cloud saves?

Yes.

Q4: Does the game support controllers?

Controllers are not supported at the Early Access launch. This feature is planned to be added later during Early Access.

Q5: Can I transfer my Demo/Playtest progress to Early Access?

While old saves can still be used, minor compatibility issues may occur. Starting a new save is recommended for the best experience.

Q6: If I switch devices, will my progress be retained?

• The game supports Steam Cloud, allowing you to continue your progress when logging into the same Steam account on another device.

• You can also manually back up your save files when moving to a new device. Save files are located at:

  Users/YourUserName/AppData/Local/ArsNotoria/Saved/SaveGames/Users

Game Content

Q1: What type of game is Ars Notoria?

Ars Notoria is an open-world survival crafting game set in a rich fantasy world. Blending classic gameplay elements like building, crafting, and survival, it invites you on a journey filled with wonder, mystery, and discovery.

Q2: What content is included in the Early Access version?

The Early Access version features an open world with multiple biomes to explore and all core gameplay systems implemented, including combat, building, crafting, and faction management. You can join the Holy Guard faction in the Training Camp, experience their storyline, develop your own faction, and build a settlement.

Q3: What updates are planned for the game?

• More factions, each with unique storylines, characters, gameplay mechanics, combat classes, armor and weapons, and building modules

• Expanded map with additional areas and dungeons

• New types of enemies and bosses

• More side quests

For further details, see the Roadmap

Q4: Will Early Access receive regular updates?

Yes! We will continue adding new content and fixing issues based on community feedback.

Q5: Is there co-op mode?

You can play solo or join online PVE with friends to explore the world of Ars Notoria.

Multiplayer is still being optimized. To reduce potential issues:

• Have the player with the best network conditions host the session

• Back up your world and character saves before playing online

If you encounter any multiplayer issues, please report them. Your experience is very important to us, and we are continually improving multiplayer gameplay.

Q6: What is the maximum number of players in co-op mode?

There is no hard limit but the game is balanced for parties with up to 4 players.

Q7: Is there PVP in the game?

Currently, the game only supports PvE. PvP support is planned for a future Early Access update.

Q8: How do I choose the difficulty?

The game difficulty can be selected when creating a new game world or adjusted at any time from the Settings menu. The available options are:

• Sandbox – Enemies are weaker and less aggressive, suitable for a peaceful building and crafting experience.

• Normal – Balanced enemy strength, providing a moderate challenge in combat.

• Survival – Stronger enemies and higher difficulty, testing your survival skills in the harsh world.

Q9: How do I adjust graphics settings and key bindings?

From the main menu, click Settings to adjust graphics, key bindings, auto-save intervals, UI, audio, and more. During gameplay, press ESC to access the settings menu.

Development & Community

Q1: How can I submit a bug report?

You can submit a bug report through the in-game form (including screenshots and detailed descriptions if possible), or join the official Discord to report issues directly. We will review and follow up promptly.

Q2: How do I report translation issues?

We highly value localization quality. If you find untranslated text or incorrect translations, please report them through the bug report form or on Discord. Providing screenshots and context will help us resolve issues faster. Thank you for your support!

Q3: Can players provide suggestions?

Absolutely! Player feedback is essential. Please share your suggestions on Discord or the Steam forum.

Q4: What if the game crashes?

Locate your save files (including the Character and World folders) to help us identify the issue. Save location:

Hey everyone,

Carlos and Alex here, we are the developers of Ars Notoria. This game has been our passion project for a long time. Over the years, we’ve often seen players asking, “When can we play it?” Honestly, we’ve been just as eager. On one hand, we couldn’t wait for everyone to experience it; on the other, we always felt there was still more we could refine.

Today, we’re both excited and a little nervous to finally share the news:

Ars Notoria will enter Early Access on Steam on November 27th at 10 AM (UTC)!

First, we want to give a huge thank-you to everyone who participated in testing and supported us along the way. Without you, Ars Notoria wouldn’t have made it this far. We’ve always believed that good games are built together with their players, and since the very first tests, countless updates and improvements have come directly from your feedback.

For example, the magic system was originally designed as a secondary element in combat, but player feedback inspired us to rethink its role. It’s now evolving into a more independent gameplay system. In the future, we plan to make the Mage class fully standalone, with its own skill tree and progression, expanding the Magical Arts and sigils, and giving players new strategies and playstyles to explore.

Throughout the years, we’ve shared ideas, iterated on systems, and built this world alongside you. Today, we’re reaching this milestone together. As a tiny studio of just two core developers, we’ve faced our share of challenges, but your support has made every bit of it worthwhile.

The game isn’t perfect yet, but we’re incredibly proud to finally share Ars Notoria with you. We hope it offers a unique and memorable experience. We’re aware that some features are still missing and a few ideas haven’t yet reached their full potential, but Early Access is only the beginning. With your continued feedback and support, the game will keep growing, evolving, and taking shape step by step into something that we and our players can truly be proud of.

Thank you so much for your trust and support,

Carlos & Alex

Hey everyone!

After years of development and multiple testing phases, we’re excited to announce that Ars Notoria will officially enter Early Access on November 27th at 10 AM (UTC)!

Build your base, gather resources, expand your influence, and stand against the ever-shifting threat of the Enthralled. Will you bring hope and unity, or watch the kingdom fall into fear and ruin? The fate of the realm lies in your hands.

What to Expect in Early Access

• Explore an open world filled with forests, fields, dungeons, and more.

• Learn six distinct schools of magic: Fire, Frost, Poison, Lightning, Chaos, and Holy. Each brings unique spells and playstyles.

• Join the Holy Guard faction in the Training Camp, experience their storyline, build your own settlement, and lead your faction’s growth.

• Construct and upgrade your base with a wide range of structures and materials. Automate daily tasks to keep your settlement thriving while you focus on exploration and combat.

• Team up with friends in online co-op mode to explore the world of Ars Notoria together.

Improvements Based on Previous Testing Feedback

Thank you once again to everyone who participated in testing and shared feedback!

• Localization

  At launch, the game supports English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. We’ve worked hard to refine the text, though a few minor errors or awkward lines may still appear. If you spot any, please let us know so we can correct them quickly.

  We’re also working on Russian and Ukrainian localizations, which are expected to be ready in December.

• Combat & Classes

  We’ve improved hit detection for ranged weapons and made class abilities feel more impactful. Additional visual effects and updated icons have also been added for better clarity in combat. Your feedback during Early Access will continue to play a key role in shaping these systems.

• Faction Management

  Faction progression has been expanded with new events and unique NPCs to recruit. As your relationships with them deepen, they’ll offer valuable bonuses that strengthen your settlement and its development.

• Early-game Experience

  We’ve made the early experience smoother: gathering tools are simpler to obtain and use, guidance is clearer, and the in-game guide is always available to help new players get started comfortably.

• Online Co-op

  We’ve fixed many of the issues reported during earlier tests. However, online functionality may still encounter technical challenges in some cases. We decided to keep co-op available during Early Access, as we know playing with friends is important to many of you. If you experience any issues, please let us know. Your feedback will be key to improving the online experience.

As a small independent studio, reaching this stage is a major milestone for us. We would like to share a few words with you.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or join our official Discord.

If you haven’t added us to your wishlist yet, every wishlist helps and we truly appreciate your support.

Content creators are welcome to reach out via [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who joined and supported this round of the Playtest! The test has officially ended at 10:00 UTC.

Over the past days, we’ve received a wealth of valuable feedback and suggestions from the community. Every play session, every comment, has been a driving force for us to improve the game. Our development team will carefully review and absorb these insights as we continue refining Ars Notoria toward a more complete and polished experience.

This is not the end, but the beginning of the next stage. We look forward to reuniting with you in future tests and growing Ars Notoria together!

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Hello everyone, we are the development team of Ars Notoria! We sincerely thank you for your continued attention and support for the game. After a month of dedicated polishing, we’re excited to present to you the brand-new Version 0.3.2.0 of Ars Notoria!

From smoother loading and performance improvements to an expanded Faction Management system, this update brings new vitality into the world of Ars Notoria. We’ve laid the foundation, but what truly brings the game to life is your creativity and feedback.

Whether you’re a long-time player who has accompanied us on this journey or a newcomer stepping into adventure for the first time, now is the perfect moment to experience Ars Notoria. We warmly invite you to join us—build, explore, and share your unique experiences. Your feedback just might shape the next version!

How to Participate:

If you’ve participated in a previous Ars Notoria playtest, you can download and launch the new build from your library.

If this is your first time, simply click the “Request Access” button on the Steam store page — you’ll receive an email notification once you’ve been added to the playtest.

🕒 The playtest will be live from September 8 to September 23 (PT), featuring version v0.3.2.0.

Version 0.3.2.0 significantly improves performance (including loading speed, VRAM usage, and overall package size), greatly expands the Faction Management system, and fixes numerous issues across quests, exploration, multiplayer, and the UI.

Here’s the full changelog covering Build 0.3.2.0.

Build 0.3.2.0

Optimization

• Significantly reduced loading times, making them roughly three times faster.

• Reduced the packaged game size by approximately 30%.

• Reduced VRAM usage.

• Reduced possible distant shadow flickering and slightly improved mid-distance shadow quality.

Quests

• Added a dialogue option to the Quartermaster that allows learning how to build fortifications if the corresponding blueprint was lost after completing The Watch Never Sleeps quest.

• Fixed an issue where imprisoned villagers and quest markers appeared before receiving the "Missing Villagers" quest, allowing them to be rescued early and preventing proper quest progression.

• Fixed an issue where prisoner cages might not spawn after reloading during the "Explored Woodlands" quest stage.

• Fixed an issue where quest markers for bandit hideouts might not appear after reloading in certain cases.

• Fixed an issue where some newer quest rewards might not be granted if the save file was from an older game version.

Exploration

• Added Aspect spawns in the Dead Grove zone.

• Added Gift spawns to the Woodlands and Dead Grove zones.

• Added hidden treasures to the Dead Grove zone.

• Added cellars to the Dead Grove zone.

• Adjusted some Woodlands treasure locations and maps for improved clarity.

• Non-unique gifts can now be found in hidden treasure chests.

Mounts

• Summoning a tamed horse now calms it, even if it is in combat or aggressive.

• Fixed an issue where tamed horses could follow the character and engage in combat without receiving the corresponding commands.

• Fixed an issue where a horse could permanently despawn when summoned inside a dungeon and then exiting.

• Fixed an issue where the character would not exit the dungeon correctly when mounting a horse.

Status Effects

• Fixed an issue where some status effects were not removed correctly after their duration expired.

• Fixed an issue where status effect icons for elemental Shields might not be removed correctly.

• Fixed an issue where status effect tooltips for slow effects displayed the movement penalty value twice.

• Fixed an issue where time tick speed could be incorrect for some status effects after reloading.

Multiplayer

• Fixed an issue where combat sounds from other players in multiplayer could be heard at far greater distances than intended.

• Fixed an issue where the main character's physics interactions with foliage might not display correctly in multiplayer.

• Fixed an issue where the Interact tooltip was shown when aiming at other players despite no interactions being available.

• Fixed an issue where the camera could be too zoomed in when joining the game as a client.

Resources

• Fixed an issue where fences near crops could be hit and destroyed with scythes, sickles, or other tools. They can now only be damaged with axes or weapons.

Building

• Fixed issues with camera collisions on storage platforms and stairs.

Items

• Added common, uncommon, and rare gifts.

• Fixed an issue where the Ceremonial Dagger could execute enemies with more health than intended.

• Fixed an issue where a squad member without an equipped bag could still display one after switching if the main character had it equipped.

Faction Management

• Added an option to remove zones via the Quick Menu.

• Added a button to build tools directly from the Building Upgrade Slots menu.

• Added an option to rename Housing and Workplaces.

• Increased the default Zone size from 10x10 meters to 12x12 meters for better compatibility with flat ground modules.

• Zones now support grid snapping when placing flat ground modules.

• The following building slots can now be constructed within Zones and will unlock new activities:

Lumberjack

Hi everyone,

Since the start of testing, we’ve made significant updates to the building system in Ars Notoria, and in this dev log we’d like to share its current state and walk you through the progress so far.

Building is one of the core systems in the game and is available from the very beginning. It provides essential benefits for your character, ranging from simple shelters and campfires to tools for harvesting and processing resources, and eventually sturdy dwellings and larger structures. As you gather your first materials like wood and stone, you’ll gradually unlock new building recipes and expand your options.

We’ve prepared two interface options for the Building Menu: Radial and Grid, so you can choose whichever feels more convenient. The radial menu follows the classic survival building style, with categories and sub-menus where you can browse available parts. The grid menu offers a more condensed layout, replacing multiple sub-menus with a single page that displays a much larger number of recipes at once. You can freely switch between these two modes at any time in the settings.

Currently, there are six main categories available in the building system:

Hello everyone!

We’re excited to share update 0.3.1, which brings a variety of improvements, balance tweaks, and bug fixes inspired by your feedback from previous testing stages. Huge thanks to everyone who joined the playtests and took the time to report issues and share suggestions. Your feedback plays a key role in how the game evolves.

In this dev log, we’ll highlight the main changes included in the new version. Let’s take a look!

Exploration

One of the main areas we’re focusing on is exploration. We want every journey through the world to feel rewarding, and this update brings several new features to help with that:

• Aspects – ancient stone tablets infused with dormant magic. Each one you find permanently increases one of your character’s core attributes.

• Gifts – special items that can be given to key characters in the Training Camp. They help increase approval, which can further unlock helpful bonuses.

• Unique resources – rare deposits like gemstones, ornamental stones, or metal shards. These can be used for crafting things like jewelry and artifacts. Unlike common resources, which appear in many places, unique resources only exist in one fixed location. This makes discovering new areas especially valuable. Right now, these can be found only in dungeons, but more types are planned in future updates, including some in the open world.

• New rare items, crafting recipes, and artifacts – hidden in the world, waiting to be discovered.

We’ve also added new locations and made adjustments to some existing ones. A few now feature hidden cellars or small layout changes that reward exploration.

Dungeons

Previously, dungeons were packed with enemies but often felt underwhelming in terms of rewards. To make them worthwhile, we've introduced several types of treasure rooms that now appear at the end of all dungeons. These can include Ancient Shrines, Burial Sites, Smuggler Stashes, or Mage Hideouts, each offering special loot like Aspects, Gifts, unique resources, and rare items.

We've also made some balancing tweaks: the maximum enemy level has been lowered in dungeons closer to the starting area, and enemy spawns have been slightly adjusted overall to improve pacing and challenge.

Resources

One of the most significant changes in this update concerns resource harvesting. Previously, each resource required a specific harvesting tool and did not provide skill experience if the wrong tool was used. Combined with the need for nine different tool types, this system was quite cumbersome. Now, tools are divided into two categories: Essential and Specialized. Essential tools include Axe, Pickaxe, and Sickle, which are sufficient to gather all resource types efficiently. Specialized tools remain in the game but are optional and provide minor bonuses to harvesting efficiency if you want the best results. Harvesting skill experience is now always granted in full regardless of the tool used. Additionally, crafting harvesting tools is no longer required to unlock processing equipment.

Trees and plants now have a chance to drop seeds from the start of the game without needing specific abilities. These abilities will still increase the drop chance.

Alongside new unique resources, a new processed resource called Ceramics has been introduced. Ceramics have a different crafting mechanic compared to other processed resources and are used in some building part recipes.

We also made various quality of life improvements:

• Auto-equipping and manual resource harvesting work better.

• Picking up resource pieces and other objects has been made easier.

• Small shrubs can now be harvested directly without chopping.

• Plants such as fibers and herbs grow closer together, making gathering more efficient.

• Wood branches no longer appear on the minimap, reducing clutter.

Ambushes

In earlier versions, enemies mostly kept to themselves unless you wandered directly into their territory. That’s changed. While exploring the open world, you can now be ambushed by roaming enemies. The type and strength of the attackers depend on the region you're in.

Ambushes are more frequent at night, so think twice before heading out after dark. They’re active on Normal and Survival difficulties, with a higher rate on Survival. Sandbox players can rest easy, ambushes are disabled in that mode, so you can enjoy a more peaceful experience focused on building and crafting, if you prefer.

Magic

Another key area we want to improve is the magic system. It was originally designed to support weapon combat skills with a hybrid approach, but we are now working to make pure caster playthroughs more viable. In this update, we added two new equipment sets specifically for mages: Forsworn and Apprentice. Newly introduced jewelry such as rings, amulets, and medallions also provide valuable bonuses to magic users.

We included new magic types, Shield and Barrier, that add protection for mages, helping them better withstand enemy attacks. Various balance changes have been made, including more than doubling spell damage, significantly buffing summons, and improving their attack range and targeting. Enemies will now prioritize nearby targets, focusing mostly on summons to keep the caster safer.

Looking ahead, we plan to make mages a fully standalone class with their own skill and class trees. This will complement existing Magic Arts perks and Sigils, further enhancing their power and flexibility.

Recipe Unlocks

We’ve completely reworked how crafting and building recipes are unlocked. In previous versions, many recipes were hidden behind nested unlocks, where certain parts only became available after building others. This system was often confusing and hard to follow.

Now, we’ve removed those nested requirements. Recipes are unlocked simply by collecting the relevant resource types or by constructing the appropriate workbenches for more advanced items.

The updated unlock structure is also fully integrated into the in-game guide. At any time, you can open the guide to see which resources unlock specific building parts. You can also click on any item listed to craft or build it directly from the guide, without having to dig through menus. This should make the whole progression system much clearer and easier to use.

Guide

We’ve added a new in-game guide that not only explains the updated recipe unlock system but also provides tutorials and breakdowns of key gameplay mechanics. It’s designed to help both new and returning players get a better understanding of how things work. The guide is always accessible from the Pause menu or by pressing the default shortcut key “G”.

Building

The building system has received a wide range of improvements. New build parts have been added, and equipment has been unlocked for additional professions like Mason and Jeweler. Other professions, such as Potter and Carpenter, also gain access to new tools.

Stone structures and buildable Basements are now available once Mason tools are unlocked. Basement modules can be combined to expand your home underground.

All fences and gates have been made modular and now snap to placement grids on foundations and flat ground, making them easier to position. Foundation placement on flat ground also benefits from a grid system.

Furniture variations are now handled as style options when placing a build part, rather than being listed separately in the build menu. This makes navigating furniture options more convenient.

We've updated alignment logic for all house-building elements, fixing previous issues that sometimes caused misalignment or small visual gaps.

Another new feature is Camp Fortification. You can now defend your settlement using palisade walls, gates, walkways, and towers.

Numerous bug fixes have also been made to improve overall building stability and behavior.

Crafting

The crafting system received a number of additions and improvements. Jewelry crafting is now available, including Rings, Amulets, and Medallions, which require unique materials to unlock and make.

Several new equipment sets have also been added, along with side quests related to their discovery.

We've also improved the overall crafting experience. The crafting menu now shows how many of each item you already own, helping avoid unnecessary duplicates. When salvaging items, a confirmation message appears if your storage is full, so resources won’t be lost by accident.

Training Camp

The story progression received a few updates as well. Since the early game was mainly focused on building the first camp, switching straight into combat at the Training Camp felt a bit disconnected. To address this, the Training Camp now offers two parallel progression paths. One follows the original route with the Obstacle Course and Combat Training. The new one centers around helping with building and crafting tasks. You can assist Training Camp members such as the Quartermaster or Blacksmith by making various items for the camp and earn special rewards in return. This gives you more freedom to choose how you want to progress.

Trading has also been unlocked, allowing you to sell and purchase goods from Training Camp vendors.

Another new feature is the ability to give gifts to key characters at the camp. These can be found while exploring the world and gifted when you return. Improving someone’s approval brings various benefits, such as better trading prices, and in future updates, characters with high approval will become available for faction recruitment.

Several existing quests were improved as well. The Combat Training quest now provides a shield to make completing it with blunt weapons easier, and ranged weapons automatically come with ammunition. A free skill point is also given during training to unlock a Strong Attack ability.

Quest experience rewards have been increased across the board, and recommended levels were adjusted to make progression feel smoother.

Squads

The squad system has been made more flexible. After unlocking squads through story progression, you can now choose between Solo and Party modes. Solo mode is for those who prefer to play with just one character and don’t want to switch between others. To support this playstyle, the main character receives a set of stat bonuses, including increased Stamina, and Focus, faster buildup of status effects, and damage reduction.

If you prefer to manage a full group, Party mode keeps things as they were in previous versions, with access to multiple characters and the ability to switch between them freely.

Character Customization

Character customization has received several updates. A new Appearance tab has been added to the Inventory menu, letting you change how your gear looks without any relation to its stats. Once you discover a piece of equipment, its visual style becomes available and can be applied to the corresponding gear slot, regardless of what you currently have equipped. Equipment colors can also be freely adjusted, giving you more control over your character’s look.

Character equipment is now also displayed during the character selection screen. Old characters need to be resaved for this to take effect.

That wraps up today’s overview of what’s new in this version. There are many more fixes, tweaks, and smaller changes not covered here, so be sure to check out the full patch notes for all the details.

As always, thank you for your continued support and for helping us test and shape the game. We’re excited to hear your feedback and hope you enjoy everything we’ve added. See you in the next update!

It’s been a while since our last playtest, and we’re thrilled to open the gates again! Over the past few months, we’ve focused on improving the early-game experience, fixing bugs, and making quality-of-life adjustments based on your feedback.

This new playtest brings a host of updates, fixes, and new content. Whether you’re returning to see what’s new or jumping in for the first time, we can’t wait to hear what you think.

If you’ve participated in a previous Ars Notoria playtest, you can download and launch the new build from your library. If this is your first time, simply click the “Request Access” button on the Steam store page — you’ll receive an email notification once you’ve been added to the playtest.

🕒 The playtest will be live from August 4 to August 12, featuring version v0.3.1.3.

Versions 0.3.1.0 to 0.3.1.3 include improvements to tutorials, exploration, and magic. We’ve added new quests, items, and dungeon rewards, reworked and simplified resource gathering tools, and enhanced squad and faction systems.

Here’s the full changelog covering Build 0.3.1.0 through 0.3.1.3.

Build 0.3.1.0

Tutorials

• Added an in-game guide.

• The in-game guide includes the updated building unlock progression and supports shortcuts. Clicking a recipe icon will open it directly in the Crafting or Building menu.

• Resource processing and automatization tutorials are now available earlier during the Training Camp.

• The Magic Basics tutorial quest now rewards the Forsworn Attire crafting recipe upon completion.

• The Magic Basics tutorial can now also be obtained by defeating an Enthralled enemy.

• Fixed an issue where the notification for completing the Magic Basics tutorial could appear multiple times.

• Fixed an issue where small shrubs were not counted toward completing an objective in the Harvesting Resources tutorial.

Quests

• Added a new main quest for the Quartermaster.

• Fixed an issue where loading a backup from the start of the game might not trigger the initial tutorial quest.

• Fixed an issue where the Sleeping status effect might not be removed after a dialogue with a guard patrol.

Exploration

• Added random enemy encounters on Normal and Survival difficulties. Their frequency is higher on Survival.

• Enemy encounter rate is increased during nighttime.

• Some locations now feature accessible cellars.

• Gifts for unique characters can now be found in the Woodlands zone.

• Collectible Aspects can now be found in the Woodlands zone. They permanently increase character attributes.

• Significantly increased the light radius of torches and wearable lanterns (by 4–5 times), while reducing brightness near the character for better visibility balance.

• Corrected the model scaling of some items in the Training Camp.

Characters

• Added the ability to trade with characters in the Training Camp.

• Added the ability to give gifts to unique characters in the Training Camp.

• Fixed an issue where certain combinations of chest armor and gloves caused female characters’ hands to disappear.

Taming

• Fixed an issue where tamed animals did not follow commands assigned to quickslots. The tamed animal must be within 50 meters of the character to execute a command. Warning: Using the Dismiss command will permanently release the tamed animal.

Resources

• Added a new resource type: Ceramics.

• Reworked basic harvesting tools. Now, only the Axe, Pickaxe, and Sickle are needed to efficiently gather all resource types. Other tools, such as the Shovel, remain available as optional upgrades and provide a small bonus to the amount gathered from their associated resources.

• Harvesting skill experience is now always granted when collecting resources, regardless of the tool or weapon used (previously, the correct tool was required to gain experience).

• Removed the penalty to harvested resource quantity when gathering without a specialized tool. Now, the full amount of resources is always granted.

• Resource processing tools are now unlocked upon discovering the corresponding resources, rather than when crafting basic tools as before.

• Updated tool auto-equip behavior to match the new system. Priority order is now: specialized tool (if available) > generic tool > weapon.

• The Axe is no longer auto-equipped when interacting with fences and other structures, though these remain destructible and yield resources.

• Wood from small shrubs can now be collected directly by pressing the Interact button, without the need to chop them down.

• Increased wood yield from Hazel and Dark Forest shrubs to 3 (previously 1–2). Reduced their durability from 4 to 2.

• Increased wood yield from Azalea and Boxwood shrubs to 2 (previously 1–2). Reduced their durability to 1.

• Wood branches are no longer shown on the map or minimap, as they had limited usefulness.

• Trees and plants now have a chance to drop seeds by default, without requiring the corresponding skill. The skill now increases this chance further.

• Harvestable plants are now placed closer together for easier collection.

• The Manger's minimum efficiency is now set to 50%, provided there are sufficient grains in storage, even without any domesticated animals nearby. Having animals still boosts its efficiency further, up to a maximum of 400%.

• Fixed an issue where planted crops might fail to grow when placed near other objects.

• Fixed an issue where resource harvesting did not stop automatically when holding the Interact button, even after the resource had already been collected.

• Fixed an issue where the Manger could interfere with resource production at the Stove.

• Fixed an issue where some pickable resources in the Training Camp were missing collision with characters.

Squads

• When unlocking squads, you can now choose between Solo Mode and Party Mode. In Solo Mode, you control a single character but receive bonuses to Stamina, Focus, Effect Buildups, and Damage Resistance.

• Fixed an issue where some status effects were not preserved when switching between squad members.

• Fixed an issue where indicators for unspent attribute points were not displayed in compact health bars for squad members after reloading the game.

Combat

• Fixed an issue where enemies could ignore summoned or tamed animals and focus solely on attacking the player character.

Magic

• Added Shield and Barrier spell types.

• Fixed an issue where crafted spell parameters were not updating properly in certain cases.

• Fixed an issue where the Focus cost value in spell tooltips did not account for the Efficiency parameter.

• Fixed an issue where modified spell parameters were not displayed in the Spellcrafting interface unless a parameter glyph was slotted.

• Fixed an issue where casting a self-buff could cause the character to rotate.

Items

• Added the Forsworn Attire set for spellcasters.

• Added unique Redthorn Chest Armor as a quest reward.

• Adjusted some item names for better clarity.

• Adjusted stats and item types for some improvised weapons and armor.

• Updated affix descriptions for improvised weapons and armor to clearly indicate their item type.

• Fixed an issue where Redthorn armor pauldrons could have incorrect materials applied in some cases.

• Fixed an issue where the Guard's Shield was positioned incorrectly on the character's back.

• Fixed an issue where dirt and blood effects were incorrectly applied to certain items.

Building

• Significantly reworked the building and crafting unlock system. Instead of relying on many nested unlocks where certain build parts required others to be constructed first, unlocks are now grouped and become available upon obtaining the corresponding resource.

• The in-game guide now includes a Recipe Unlocks page that outlines the new structure.

• Added Carpenter tools:

Ars Notoria Playtest Concludes

Build Update

Story

• Unlocked the main story arc for the Training Camp.

Tutorials

• The "Setting Up Camp" tutorial has now been changed to a main quest, as it provides a transition to the Training Camp quest line.
• Fixed an issue where tutorial windows might not appear in certain cases.
• Fixed an issue where loading a game with a tutorial quest in progress would redisplay the tutorial window.

World

• Unlocked the Training Camp location and the surrounding areas in the Woodlands.
• Added Waystones, which can be used as fast travel points throughout the game world.
• Added Notice Boards that offer optional side quests.
• The respawn point is now available for fast travel from anywhere on the map when fast travel is enabled in the server settings.
• Fast travel cannot be used while in combat, mounted, or inside a dungeon or building.
• Added faction reputation system.

Characters

• Added Attack Speed character stat.
• Added Approval mechanics for NPCs.
• Added daily routines for NPCs.
• Unlocked character-switching mechanics.
• Unlocked combat classes.
• The appearance of generated NPCs is now saved across game worlds and synchronized between the host and clients.
• Fixed an issue where the interaction tooltip was displayed for NPCs without available dialogue.

Multiplayer

• Reworked multiplayer synchronization for pre-built containers and items. Their contents are now properly shared between the host and clients.
• Fixed an issue where dead bodies in the Destroyed Village were not displayed for clients.
• Fixed an issue where moving containers for clients might cause them to appear frozen in mid-air.
• Fixed an issue where campfires might not display fire effects for clients.

Server Settings

• Added an option to customize fast travel settings. The available modes are:
• Default - Fast travel is only allowed when interacting with an activated waystone.
• Global - Fast travel is allowed from anywhere in the game world to a selected waystone.
• Disabled - Waystones cannot be activated, and fast travel is unavailable.

Save Games

• Added an option to load game world backups.
• Added an option to restore backups for character saves with missing or invalid data.
• Added visual indicators for character save files that contain invalid data.
• Fixed an issue where creating a new character in an existing world could use an incorrect save slot.

Combat

• Added an option to block while using ranged weapons. Holding Alt + RMB activates blocking.
• Fixed an issue where aiming with ranged weapons could be interrupted near campfires.

Resources

• Small shrubs can now be destroyed and will provide a bit of softwood.
• Increased manual harvesting speed for basic trees and resource deposits by 30–50%.
• Rebalanced harvesting skill experience gain by increasing experience requirements for higher levels.

Items

• Added a new item type, Recipes, which can be used to unlock crafting and cooking recipes.
• Added craftable and refillable Healing Potions.
• Added a new unique armor set, the Redthorn Armor. It is awarded for outstanding achievements during training at the camp.
• Improved the physics interactions of pickable items.
• Fixed an issue where the amount of gold found in containers could be lower than intended.

Customization

• Added beards and moustaches.
• Added face and body tattoos.
• Improved eye textures.
• Fixed an issue where default clothing and hair colors could display incorrect values when returning to the Character Selection menu.
• Fixed an issue where canceling new character creation caused the selected character's appearance to display incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where customization slider values might not reset to default when creating a new character after selecting an existing one.
• Fixed an issue where modifications to an existing character's appearance might not be applied.

User Interface

• Unlocked the Character tab in the Journal.
• Added a "Travel to Respawn" button to the Map menu.
• Fixed an issue where the map and minimap had a lower resolution than intended.
• Fixed an issue where a selected completed quest might be highlighted incorrectly in the Quest Journal.
• Fixed an issue where completed quest objectives may have incorrect formatting after loading the game.
• Fixed an issue where the final objective of a skipped quest was incorrectly marked as in progress after loading the game.
• Various formatting fixes for the dialogue UI.

Status Effects

• Diseases can now be cured by the Healer at the Training Camp.

Other

• Water sources, such as wells, can now also be used to refill potions.

What’s New?

PlayTest Details & Key Updates

• Test Period April 23rd – May 6th (PDT)
• How to Participate If you’re interested in joining the PlayTest, we invite you to fill out the registration form. Eligible players will be contacted promptly. You can also sign up for the Playtest through Steam’s “Request Access” feature. However, please note that we are unable to control which players get selected via the Steam platform. Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2kQ1yFc0QVi5bFMOq92d6glksHjSUIp-KWgypvSIvIR-1tA/viewform?
• Major Additions & Improvements Training Camp Story Arc A brand-new storyline set in the Training Camp is now available. It introduces the Holy Guard faction, along with unique NPCs, quests, and an expanded area for exploration. We've also added daily routines for most characters, new dialogues, and additional interaction options to enrich the experience. Character Switching Mechanics Progressing through the main Training Camp quests unlocks new mechanics that let you form a squad of up to four characters, allowing you to switch between them freely—both during combat and while exploring. Combat Classes After completing basic combat training at the camp, you'll gain access to six combat classes. These classes offer new ways to develop and customize your character's abilities and playstyle. Waystones Waystones are magical structures that enable fast travel between locations. We've also added an option to return to your selected respawn point via the World Map. Fast travel is enabled by default, but customizable settings are available when starting a new game, allowing you to disable or adjust how it functions. Notice Boards Found in settlements and outposts, notice boards offer access to side quests given by nearby NPCs. Reputation & Approval Systems With the introduction of the Holy Guard faction and new characters, we’ve implemented faction reputation and character approval systems. These affect faction management progression and influence character recruitment. Quality-of-Life Improvements Based on feedback from previous testing phases, we’ve added several improvements to enhance gameplay, including: 1. The ability to block enemy attacks while using ranged weapons 2. Map indicators for hard-to-find quest objectives 3. The option to harvest wood from small shrubs 4. Increased speed for manual resource gathering 5. Improved stability and the ability to load backup saves of your game world Character Customization The new version offers expanded character customization options, including beards, mustaches, and face and body tattoos. New Items and Equipment The Training Camp also introduces new items and rewards. You can also earn a unique armor set by completing optional objectives during training quests.

Original announcement

The Dark Forest Beckons: Expanded Exploration

Forge, Form, Flourish: New Research Tools

New Enemies: Undead Spiders lurking in the Dark Forest

Flatter Terrain: Perfect Spots for Your New Base!

Empower Your Heroine: Female Character Customization

Quality of Life Improvements: Streamlining Survival

Quests

• Added a continuation to the Missing Villagers main quest. Since there are changes to the quest's implementation, its state will be reset in existing save games.
• Added more quests to the Destroyed Village questline:
• New Beginnings
• The Broken Mill
• Fixed an issue where Missing Villagers quest progress might not be properly saved.
• Fixed an issue where dialogue with the rescued villager couldn't be initiated in some cases.
• Fixed an issue where rescued villagers might respawn in imprisoned state after loading the game.
• Fixed an issue where the progress of certain intermediate tasks in quests was not saved properly.

Factions

• Added the Faction Management system.
• The main character can create a faction after rescuing villagers during the "Missing Villagers" quest.
• Faction members can be assigned workplaces and given tasks.

Tutorials

• Added tutorials for the Faction Management system.

Prebuilt Houses

• Destroyed village houses can now be rebuilt through the Faction Management system.
• Rebuilt houses can be upgraded with various furniture and equipment.
• Faction members can be assigned to live in the rebuilt houses.
• Fixed an issue where prebuilt houses could be entered by clicking on any part of the building, instead of only the door.
• Fixed an issue where tables in prebuilt houses had an incorrect offset from the floor.

Character Customization

• Added an option to change the character's appearance in-game by using Wardrobe furniture.
• A faction member's appearance can be customized once they are assigned housing with a wardrobe.
• Fixed an issue where NPC portraits in the dialogue UI could display incorrect clothing colors.
• Fixed an issue where character customization slider values might not be loaded correctly when modifying an existing character.
• Fixed an issue where hair color could reset when switching between different hairstyles.
• Fixed an issue where editing an existing character's hair or clothing color wouldn't update until the style was switched.

Resources

• Fixed an issue where resource deposits might not be detected by the auto-harvesters upon placement, requiring re-entering the dungeon to start production.
• Fixed an issue where plantable crops could not grow on Flat Ground modules.
• Fixed an issue where honey could only be collected from one buildable beehive per day.

Building

• Added Engineer's Workbench which unlocks Woodcutting, Mining, and Quarrying research projects.
• Multiple processing tools can now be placed near a productivity tool (for example, several Circular Saws near a Debarker), but by default, only one will receive the bonus. With the corresponding technology research, all of them will receive productivity bonuses.
• Added arrow indicators to show if the build part is within the range of an automation tool when placed.
• Added buildable fences:
• Old Fence
• Log Fence
• Farm Fence
• Wattle Fence
• Small Fence
• Picket Fence
• Iron Fence
• Added new buildable furniture and decorations:
• Cotton Curtains
• Round Rug
• Flower Boxes
• Door Lock
• Shutters
• Small Desk
• Wardrobe
• Bookcase
• Lanterns for village houses now also require the Oil resource.
• Stone ovens now also require the Fuel resource.
• Building within the Destroyed Village zone is now possible.
• Tile Mold tool was renamed to Tile Press.
• Fixed an issue where the craftable bed required fabric materials of an incorrect rarity level.
• Fixed an issue where furniture objects might not refund the full amount of building materials upon destruction.
• Fixed an issue where the built stone oven could disappear after reloading the game.

Research

• Added Engineer research functionality. Research grants bonuses to various harvesting and crafting professions.
• Constructing multiple research tools of the same type increases the global research speed for corresponding projects. For example, building additional Engineer's Workbenches boosts the research speed for Woodcutting, Mining, and Quarrying projects.
• Rebalanced the maximum productivity of non-upgraded automation tools to align with research project bonuses. Previously, most tools had a maximum productivity of 400%, but now they start at 200% and can increase up to 400% through the corresponding research.
• Woodcutting research projects:
• Whipsaw - Increases the base processing speed of soft lumber by 50%.
• Tar Refinery - Increases the base processing speed of pitch by 50%.
• Logging Wheel - Increases the base storage capacity for softwood by 25.
• Lumber Rack - Increases the base storage capacity for soft lumber by 25.
• Tar Tank - Increases the base storage capacity for pitch by 25.
• Log Splitter - Allows connecting multiple processing tools of each type to Debarkers.
• Log Flume - Increases the maximum productivity of Sawmills by 100%.
• Mining research projects:
• Ingot Mold - Increases the base processing speed of iron ingots by 50%.
• Ventilation - Increases the base harvesting speed of copper ore by 50%.
• Wheelbarrow - Increases the base storage capacity for iron ore by 25.
• Foundry - Increases the base storage capacity for copper ore by 25.
• Iron Works - Increases the base storage capacity for iron ingots by 25.
• Ore Loader - Allows connecting multiple processing tools of each type to Stamp Mills.
• Mine Hoist - Increases the maximum productivity of Drainage Pumps by 100%.
• Quarrying research projects:
• Plug and Feather - Increases the base processing speed of sandstone by 50%.
• Crane - Increases the base harvesting speed of peat by 50%.
• Stone Sled - Increases the base storage capacity for sandstone by 25.
• Block Lift - Increases the base storage capacity for sandstone blocks by 25.
• Minecart - Increases the base storage capacity for peat by 25.
• Stone Cutter - Allows connecting multiple processing tools of each type to Stone Saw Machines.
• Gyratory Crusher - Increases the maximum productivity of Rock Crushers by 100%.

Equipment

• Fixed an issue where Archon Boots applied healing on attacks instead of evasion.

User Interface

• Added a minimap icon for the player's mount.
• Slightly reordered harvesting skills, placing the Farming skill higher on the list to better match the unlock and research order.
• Fixed an issue where the tutorial window could be opened while in the main menu.
• Fixed an issue where ability or spell quickslots were not removed from the quickslot panel after being dragged out and switching panels.
• Fixed an issue where the build part customization menu could remain open after destroying an object or returning to the main menu.
• Fixed an issue where minion command quickslots might not highlight upon activation in certain cases (e.g., after closing the Inventory menu).
• Fixed an issue where selecting a cooking recipe with missing resources, then canceling the cooking process, could add an extra ingredient to the inventory.

Other

• Fixed an issue where Cutthroat bandits could wear a helmet instead of a mask.

Hotfix 1

• Disabled character portrait animations as they may negatively affect performance.
• Fixed an issue where Backpacks and Tool Bags only had 30 slots unlocked instead of 60.
• Fixed an issue where wheat was consumed by the Manger tool even when leather or fat storage was full.
• Fixed an issue where the Manger's interaction with the Leather Rack and/or Stove could produce an incorrect amount of resources.
• Fixed an issue where Leather Rack and Stove production might not automatically resume after reloading the game.
• Fixed an issue where the resource icon in the harvesting tools UI could be dragged with 0 resource quantity and disappear afterward.

Quests

• Tutorial quests can now be skipped when starting a new game and will be marked as completed in the Journal.

Dungeons

• Fixed various issues related to entering dungeons that could lead to incorrect generation.

Mounts

• Mounts now become immune to friendly fire upon reaching 300 Affection, instead of 500 as previously required.

Resources

• Animal hides now provide varying amounts of leather when processed, depending on their size:
• Rat, Fox, Goat, and Sheep hides provide 1 leather.
• Pig, Boar, and Wolf hides provide 2 leather.
• Cow, Deer, and Bear hides provide 3 leather.
• Resources are no longer reset when an existing character migrates to a new game world.
• Wild beehives now have their visual and sound effects disabled after honey is collected, making it easier to identify which beehives have already been harvested.
• Added a message indicating that animal hides or fats that were converted into resources for processing cannot be retrieved.
• Fixed an issue where auto-harvesters built inside dungeons might not activate after loading the game in some cases.
• Fixed an issue where resource income/expenditure might not have correct values after migrating the character to a different game world.
• Fixed an issue where the Manger's resource production could reset before yielding any resources.

Equipment

• Fixed an issue where the off-hand slot might not get emptied after unequipping a two-handed weapon.
• Fixed an issue where the auto-storing option might not work correctly after swapping the backpack between equipment slots.
• Fixed an issue where the equipment slot auto-storing wasn't disabled after dropping the backpack.
• Fixed an issue where dragging a quickslot of an equipped item into the container could lead to duplicating this item.
• Fixed an issue where Treasure Map items could disappear after being transferred to a container.
• Fixed an issue where tool damage bonuses could be incorrectly applied to weapon damage.
• Fixed an issue where a tool icon might be highlighted after loading the game, even if it wasn't equipped.

Crafting

• The pouch container recipe now requires fibers instead of fabric and can be crafted earlier.
• Simplified the recipe unlocks for various encampment equipment:
• Bags are now unlocked after discovering fabric or crafting a pouch.
• Bales are now unlocked after discovering ropes.
• Wooden Bench is now unlocked after building a campfire.
• Cauldron is now unlocked after building a campfire.
• Brazier is now unlocked after crafting a torch.
• Military Tent is now unlocked after building a Basic Tent.
• Comfortable Tent is now unlocked after building a Basic Tent.
• Kitchen Shed is now unlocked after building a Small Shed.
• Healer's Shed is now unlocked after building a Small Shed.
• Siege Shield is now unlocked after building Wooden Spikes.
• Fixed an issue where equipment crafting recipes might not unlock when migrating an existing character to another game world.

Building

• Flat Ground, Slope, Lawn, and Cobblestone build parts have been moved from the Farming > Utilities tab to the Construction > Foundations tab for easier access.
• Wooden stairs can now be stacked twice without requiring support from walls or floors.
• Fixed an issue where wooden poles could interfere with roof placement.
• Fixed an issue where the Lawn build part could have an incorrect opacity value.
• Fixed an issue where multiple Lawn build parts could be stacked on top of each other.

User Interface

• Pressing quickslot hotkey for Wearable Lantern now enables/disables the light instead of equipping/unequipping the lantern.
• Lantern quickslot icon is now highlighted when the light is enabled.
• Toggle visibility button for equipped lantern now allows to hide/unhide the lantern's model without affecting its light. This function can be useful if you would like to have the lantern's functionality but don't want it to be visible on the character model.
• Fixed an issue where quickslot bars could be switched unintentionally when using Alt + Mouse Wheel to zoom the camera.
• Fixed an issue where swapping quickslots and switching between quickslot panels could cause the swapped slot to be removed.
• Fixed an issue where a swapped quickslot might cause the incorrect item to be equipped.
• Fixed an issue where multiple quickslot item icons could be highlighted when a weapon was unsheathed.
• Fixed an issue where a queued tutorial pop-up window could appear after returning to the main menu.
• Fixed an issue where map icons were not discovered after migrating an existing character to a new game world.

Audio

• Fixed an issue where dungeon ambient sounds might be overridden by forest ambiance after sunset or sunrise.
• Fixed an issue where combat music might not fade out correctly when summons were present.

Optimization

• Significantly optimized RAM consumption, reducing it by 30% on average.
• Performance optimizations for the game landscape.
• Slightly reduced texture memory consumption.
• Reduced the packaged game size by approximately 7%.
• Reduced game loading time by up to 20%, depending on system configuration.
• Various optimizations for environmental object models.

Magic

• Added new magic glyphs: Touch and Raise Undead. Touch glyphs can be obtained by defeating Enthralled Foxes, and Raise Undead glyphs can drop from Skeleton Mages.

Dungeons

• Added minimaps for dungeons.
• Added the ability to place build parts inside dungeons. For example, you can build auto-harvesters near resource deposits in dungeons.
• Increased the default dungeon length from 10 to 14 modules for Caves and from 16 to 20 modules for Mines.
• Defeated enemies inside dungeons now respawn after two in-game days. After clearing the dungeon and re-entering, you may still encounter a few enemies because not all of them spawn at once.
• Resources harvested in dungeons now have the same respawn time as deposits outside, and they are affected by harvesting abilities that increase formation speed.

Treasures

• Added treasure maps that provide hints on how to find hidden treasures.
• Added more types of items that can be found in treasures.
• Adjusted reward scaling from treasure-related skills.
• Hidden treasures can now be dug up without learning the Treasure Hunt skill.

Units

• Skeletons now drop additional loot: Rusty Claymore, Ancient Sword, Ancient Shield, Ancient Dagger, Chaos Staff, Cursed Talisman.
• Added summonable minions:
• Skeleton (Fire, Frost, Poison, Lightning, Bloody, Hallowed) - can be summoned using the corresponding Raise Skeleton spell.
• Golem (Fire, Frost, Poison, Lightning, Bone, Hallowed) - can be summoned using the corresponding Raise Golem spell.
• Minion strength depends on the following parameters:
• The minion's level and attributes are increased by 1 for every 2 Intelligence points of the caster.
• The minion's base damage is increased by 10% for each Intensity point of the summoning spell.
• The minion's bonus health is increased by 10% for each Magnitude point of the summoning spell.
• The minion's movement speed is increased by 2.5% for each Momentum point of the summoning spell.
• Minions can now apply effect buildups. Summoned skeletons and golems deal physical damage, but their applied effect buildup depends on their elemental type.
• Minions are teleported to the main character if the distance between them is greater than 30 meters.
• Added Enthralled variations for foxes.
• Added a trophy for defeating Skeleton enemies.
• Added a trophy for defeating foxes.
• Enthralled deer can now cast Elemental Orb spells.
• Increased the area of effect for the Skeleton Mage's ability, Chaos Explosion, by 25%.
• Fixed an issue where buildup effects could be applied to training dummies and shooting targets.
• Fixed an issue where unit navigation might stop working in certain cases.

Mounts

• Wild horses are now spawned with random colors (White, Palomino, Brown, Gray, Dark Gray, or Black).
• Increased the number of item slots provided by saddlebags from 18 to 30.
• Fixed an issue where taming a new horse while already having one could overwrite some of the previous data, such as affection value or leveling info.

Inventory

• Added four equipment slots for utility items such as Bags or Wearable Lanterns.
• Fixed an issue where an incorrect item might get removed from the inventory in some cases.
• Fixed an issue where equipping an item from a quickslot wouldn't work after loading a game until the item was re-equipped in the inventory.
• Fixed an issue where using a consumable item from a quickslot might cause the item quantity in the inventory to change incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue where dragging an item into quickslot could override consumable item uses.
• Fixed an issue where the last stack of an item wasn't consumed when used from a quickslot.
• Fixed an issue where quickslot item parameters (such as quantity, charges, quality, etc.) might not get updated.
• Fixed an issue where the item quickslot wasn't removed from the panel after salvaging the item.

Crafting

• Added craftable Tool Bags that have 60 inventory slots and provide bonus experience to harvesting skills. They also have a function to automatically store all tools. It's disabled by default but can be toggled by clicking a small button in the top-right corner of the equipped item icon.
• Added craftable Belt Pouches that have 30 inventory slots and grant a bonus duration for consumables. They also have a function to automatically store consumables.
• Added craftable Backpacks that have 60 inventory slots and grant a chance to find additional loot when equipped. They also have a function to automatically store equipment, such as weapons and armor.
• Added Wearable Lanterns that can be attached to the character's belt.
• Added a crafting recipe for Claymore. It can be unlocked after salvaging a Rusty Claymore looted from Skeletons.
• Fixed an issue where crafting recipes might not unlock after obtaining the prerequisite resource in certain cases.
• Fixed an issue where the Cure crafting recipe was missing the Red Mushroom ingredient.

Building

• Added buildable ladders for storage platforms.
• Added buildable beehives. The crafting recipe is unlocked after obtaining Royal Jelly, which has a 25% chance to be found while collecting honey from wild nests.
• Added buildable storage for seeds. It is available under the Farming > Utilities tab and can be unlocked after discovering Lumber.
• Adjusted placement collision on large build parts (such as auto-harvesters) to make them easier to place.

Cooking

• Selecting a recipe from the cookbook will now automatically detect available food ingredients from bags and nearby containers.
• Fixed an issue where automatic ingredient selection might choose item stacks with lower quantities instead of the largest ones.

User Interface

• Added a pause button.
• Added a button to return to the main menu.
• Added a progress bar indicator to the game world loading screen.
• Added the functionality to switch between multiple quickslot panels (up to 9). The default keybinding for switching panels is Mouse Wheel Up/Down.
• Added a new Journal tab, "Summoning," which contains information about minions.
• Added bestiary entries for Skeleton enemies.
• Added a Nutrition parameter to the Detailed Stats, indicating when the character might develop a disease such as Scurvy.
• Portraits and health bars of active minions are now displayed beneath the main character's health bar.
• Character and world selection menus now use alphabetical ordering.
• Fixed an issue where some bestiary entries might contain incorrect information after switching between them.
• Fixed an issue where character selection context menus might have incorrect offsets.
• Fixed an issue where the Quickslot panel couldn't be interacted with while the Journal was open.
• Fixed an issue where some recipe unlocks might be displayed multiple times.

Settings

• Added support for Intel XeSS. It requires DirectX 12 and Windows 11 or Windows 10 64-bit, version 20H2 or newer.
• Added an option to rebind keys for switching quickslot panels.
• Added an option to skip empty quickslot panels when scrolling.
• Changed the default key binding for camera zoom from Mouse Wheel to Alt + Mouse Wheel.
• Adjusted slider step size for changing the FPS limit.
• Fixed an issue where the Magic Arts hotkey was not reset to the default value when the corresponding option was selected in the Settings menu.
• Fixed an issue where remapping a key to the Mouse Wheel could be overridden by scrolling.

Save Games

• Fixed an issue where the game might crash on load when certain plants or deposits were harvested.
• Fixed an issue where the character could spawn inside a foundation or other building part if the game was saved while the character was standing on top of it.

Audio

• Added sound effects to various enemy attacks.
• Added a sound effect for the torch attack.
• Fixed an issue where character footstep sounds didn't play when staff was equipped.
• Fixed an issue where footstep sounds might not play for some enemies.

Other

• Updated NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR versions.
• Fixed an issue where the RHI thread wasn't enabled by default when using DirectX 11.
• Fixed an issue where the sword weapon trail might have the incorrect type.
• Fixed an issue where a newly unlocked cooking recipe couldn't be selected in the cookbook until the Cooking Menu was reopened.

Hotfix 1

• Fixed an issue where exiting the Settings menu while the game is paused didn't reopen the pause menu.
• Fixed an issue where the auto-save timer was working while the game was paused, which might lead to incorrect save files.