Backpack Dungeon News & Patch Notes

# July 29, 2026 Changelog v2.2.6

## Features & Improvements

Creative Workshop:
- Event asset configuration
- Monster attack and cast animation assets
- GIF format support for character, skin, monster, and event assets
Clear the clipboard after successfully starting a run with a seed from the clipboard
Beast Pact Seal can no longer trigger mediums
Added Steam in-game status display

## Fixes

Fixed being unable to set Golden Seed as a lucky shop item while owning Golden Branch
Fixed enemies not taking thorns damage from Patrol Strike (attack triggered when the ball completes a lap)

# July 29, 2026 Changelog v2.2.6

## Features & Improvements

Creative Workshop:
- Event asset configuration
- Monster attack and cast animation assets
- GIF format support for character, skin, monster, and event assets
Clear the clipboard after successfully starting a run with a seed from the clipboard
Beast Pact Seal can no longer trigger mediums
Added Steam in-game status display

## Fixes

Fixed being unable to set Golden Seed as a lucky shop item while owning Golden Branch
Fixed enemies not taking thorns damage from Patrol Strike (attack triggered when the ball completes a lap)

Hello everyone! It has been almost two weeks since Backpack Dungeon officially launched. First of all, thank you so much for all your support! Since release, we have been closely reading your comments, feedback, and suggestions. Seeing players enjoy the game, share their thoughts, and post their backpack builds has been a huge encouragement for us. Today, we are here to deliver on one of our previous update plans: Steam Workshop support for Backpack Dungeon has been completed and is now available in the game! We hope the Workshop will allow more players to take part in expanding the content of Backpack Dungeon, bringing more fun, freedom, and unexpected ideas to the game. We welcome everyone to create and try out different mods, and we hope this little backpack dungeon can gain even more possibilities through your creativity.

Workshop Features Currently Supported

The current Workshop support includes: 1. Custom Background Music Players can replace the game’s background music and battle music, giving the dungeon adventure a different atmosphere. 2. Removing Certain Built-in Items Players can adjust the item pool by removing certain built-in items, allowing for more special challenges or customized build environments. 3. Custom Items Custom item creation is supported. In the current version, this will first be limited to the existing ability system to ensure stability. We will continue expanding it based on actual development progress. 4. Custom Characters Players can create entirely new characters, including basic character settings and build directions, bringing more gameplay routes to the game. 5. Custom Skins and Starting Equipment Players can customize character appearances, as well as starting equipment configurations. We are really looking forward to seeing all the interesting mods created by the community. There may be new characters, new build styles, new challenges, or even backpack strategies we never expected.

About Future Updates

The Workshop is only a new beginning. Going forward, we will continue to follow community feedback, fix issues, improve the experience, and keep optimizing the game based on your suggestions. If you encounter any problems while using the Workshop, or if you have ideas for future features, feel free to let us know in the comments. We will continue reading your feedback and do our best to make Backpack Dungeon better.

A Quick Recommendation for a Friend’s New Game

Also, we would like to take this chance to recommend a friend’s game. A pixel-style dungeon roguelike game made by a friend, Tap Dungeon, is expected to launch in August. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4676750/_/ This is a pixel-style otherworldly dungeon roguelike adventure game. Players can choose from classes such as Swordsman, Assassin, and Mage, enter randomly generated card mazes, fight goblins, orcs, and the undead, collect artifacts, and challenge hidden bosses. Death is only a new beginning. Countless builds are waiting for you to conquer, as you eventually become the hero who saves the kingdom. If you enjoy dungeons, roguelikes, and pixel-style adventures, you may also want to check out Tap Dungeon.

Lastly

Once again, thank you all for your support for Backpack Dungeon. We hope the Workshop will bring more surprises and vitality to Backpack Dungeon, allowing everyone to discover even more fun builds and playstyles in the dungeon. Pack your backpack and continue deeper into the dungeon. See you in the dungeon!

# July 26, 2026 Changelog v2.1.0

## Features & Improvements

New settings:
- Battle log supports a detached window
- Codex supports a detached window
Nightmare Challenge no longer requires clearing every challenge (Ascension 10 unlock is enough)

## Fixes

Fixed burn damage not counting toward physical damage in statistics
Fixed Bank Order event allowing repeated purchases after save/load
Fixed most medium effect descriptions missing “weapon”
Fixed Golden Seed and Golden Branch not appearing together in the shop
Fixed the in-game battle log being draggable off-screen

# July 25, 2026 Changelog v2.0.9

## Features & Improvements

Added track perimeter display to the backpack bar

## Fixes

Fixed Goldeater Shot counters gained mid-battle remaining after save/load
Fixed Beasttide Spirit Nest looping trigger chains
Fixed Garrison Flywheel base ball speed bonus not being applied correctly in the display

# July 24, 2026 Changelog v2.0.8

## Features & Improvements

Battle logs now support text search filtering

## Fixes

Fixed stack overflow caused by certain backpack configurations
Fixed save/load in the Lucky Fruit Machine event losing gold and tickets

# July 23, 2026 Changelog v2.0.7

## Features & Improvements

Repositioned the "Filter" button and changed it to open on click

## Fixes

Fixed Skyfall Wand buff doubling bug
Fixed Pet Cage buff not applying correctly after Living Doll Scroll turned dolls into creatures
Fixed battle logs being unscrollable when Play History is scrolled to the bottom
Fixed "Failed to start battle" error at battle start
Fixed save/load preventing the "Spore's Guardian" achievement from unlocking correctly
Fixed shop lag on high endless floors
Fixed being able to use Durian infinitely with the E key in the Lucky Fruit Machine event before redeeming it
Fixed Beasttide Spirit Nest not chain-triggering Healing Angel
Fixed dolls not being triggered by Beastcall Horn after Living Doll Scroll granted them the Creature tag

# July 23, 2026 Changelog v2.0.6

## Features & Improvements

Increased Highlight Items Recent picks slots from 10 to 20
Added item filter highlighting:
- Scope: Backpack / Storage / Relics
- Outside battle, filter by type / rarity / tag and highlight matching items
- Entry: new "Filter" button to the right of "Show Bags Only" in the top-left
- Highlight modes: Cell highlight / Outline highlight

## Fixes

Fixed Play History layout issues
Fixed abandoned runs missing battle logs in Play History
Character Stats endless best floor now includes the starting 30 floors
Fixed Allfruit Sacred Seed relic tag: Non-battle relic
Fixed Ancient Will missing its relic tag
Fixed Cursed Wares event rewards being claimable repeatedly via save/load
Fixed Gold Pouch gold being lost when consumed during battle
Fixed fruit stat bonuses stacking repeatedly after save/load
Fixed Brute Greatbow buffed projectiles gaining Strength when triggered by other mediums

# July 21, 2026 Changelog v2.0.5

## Features & Improvements

Relics now have tags: Battle Relic / Non-Combat Relic
Training Mode now shows items based on the selected character
Removed the shake animation when pinning item details
Keyboard shortcuts can now be customized in settings
Added craft tree view in item popovers and the full-screen detail overlay
- Added a shortcut to toggle the craft tree

## Fixes

Fixed Thousand-Mechanism Umbrella with a Magic tag not being affected by Arcane Infusion Wheel
Fixed duplicate relics appearing in the shop after placing relics in the temporary area
Fixed battle logs in Play History not being scrollable
Fixed Legend Crown and Coarse Battle Banner not counting bags when tallying items
Fixed weapons triggered by Combo Rune not receiving buffs from other items

# July 20, 2026 Changelog v2.0.4

## Features & Improvements

In Show Bags Only mode, only bags can be dragged
Lucky Item & Highlight Item selection now includes a quick pick: Recent picks
Endless Calamities:
- Life Erosion: changed from "lose 1 max HP when an item triggers" to "lose 1 max HP whenever the trigger ball completes a loop"
- Life Cap Sealed: max HP cannot be increased
- Mana Backlash: when gaining Mana, take damage equal to the stacks gained
Runs now support a Random Seed setting (read from clipboard)
- Play History now shows the random seed; click to copy it to clipboard
- Randomized content includes:
  - Shop items
  - Encounter events
  - Battle encounters (enemy groups)
  - Loot drops
  - Calamity choices
  - Event content & rewards

## Fixes

Fixed Dungeon Core and Runes being lost after save/load
Tall shop items could overlap consumables (e.g. Serpent Pack); they are now scaled down
Fixed Beasttide Spirit Nest not triggering after Living Doll Scroll turned a doll into a creature
Save/load during battle no longer restores gold, consumables, and similar state
Fixed Fire Salamander & Evil Eye effect descriptions: random enemy → enemy
Fixed gold-spend effects for Golden Branch, Golden Seed, and Golden Tree not applying correctly based on relic bar placement

# July 19, 2026 Changelog v2.0.3

## Features & Improvements

Added a new setting: Frame Rate Limit
Added a new setting: Disable Item Animations
- When enabled, item triggers no longer play animation effects
Added the Y shortcut: collect all loot with one key
The relic bar now has a new Non-Combat Relics page
- Default Relic Bar: active in all phases
- Non-Combat Relic Bar: active only outside combat
Improved the tutorial with guidance for the Non-Combat Relic Bar
Added an in-run codex hint when entering the dungeon for the first time
Added a Steam Deck hint
- Compatibility mode is currently required for sound to work properly
Added a first-time hint for switching to Blood Battle Mode in Endless Mode
Improved Lucky Item & Highlight Item selection popups with text search
Item popovers and double-click item details now support quick Lucky Item selection
Defeating the hidden Boss now also counts as a successful clear
Minor performance improvements

## Fixes

Fixed Burn damage not being blocked by armor
Fixed Burn damage not being blocked by physical immunity (Burn is physical damage)
Fixed Pet Cage buffs not working after Spirit Doll Scroll turned a doll into a creature
Fixed battle log system messages not including player hit information
Fixed Gap-Carving Demon Eye buffs not appearing in item popovers
Fixed HP becoming 0 when entering Endless Mode after being defeated by the Ancient Watcher
Fixed player damage text still showing when Damage Text Animation was set to Hide

# July 17, 2026 Changelog v2.0.2

## Features & Improvements

The Relic Shop now always allows a free refresh (and the button text has been changed from “Refresh” to “Leave”)
Improved the inventory auto-sort button
- Replaced it with a more prominent text button
- Added the T shortcut for quick sorting
Improved the temporary areas on both sides of the backpack
- Items now automatically shrink when placed in a temporary area
- Position restrictions have been removed, allowing free placement
The Ancient Ruins event now automatically places the Dungeon Core and all Runes in your inventory
Added a new setting: Auto-pause in Background
- When disabled, the game continues running while minimized or in the background
Added a new Damage Text Animation option: Hide
- Enemy damage text is no longer displayed when hidden

## Fixes

Fixed poison damage not being correctly included in Total Damage statistics
Fixed Armor gained from the medium “Prayerlight Conduit” not triggering the relic “Thornplate Emblem”
Fixed a rare issue that skipped the floor 30 battle and prevented the Dungeon Core from being obtained
Removed “Summon Poison Bug” from the Endless Mode random skill pool
Removed “Apprentice Staff” from the Klotski minigame item pool
Fixed “Shadowkill Codex” triggers not appearing in the battle log
Fixed inconsistent descriptions for some items

## Balance Adjustments

Spirit Frog: stamina cost changed to 0
Wanderer: added Slingshot to starting equipment

Hello everyone! Since the official launch of Backpack Dungeon, we have been reading your comments, feedback, and suggestions over the past few days. Thank you so much for playing the game, and thank you to everyone who took the time to write down their thoughts. We are now organizing our future update plans. Besides continuing to fix issues and improve the overall experience, one of the more important things we are planning next is: Opening Workshop support. We hope that players will be able to take part in expanding the content of Backpack Dungeon, creating more interesting and more flexible ways to play. The first phase of Workshop support is currently planned to include: 1. Background Music Players will be able to replace the game’s background music and battle music. 2. Removing Built-in Items Players will be able to remove certain built-in items and adjust the item pool themselves. 3. Custom Items Custom items will be supported, but in the first phase, they will be limited to existing abilities to avoid too many uncontrollable issues. 4. Custom Characters Players will be able to create brand-new characters, including basic character settings and build directions. 5. Custom Skins Players will be able to customize character appearances and starting equipment. These features are still being planned and developed, so the final release time and supported functions may change depending on development progress. We will do our best to build everything step by step. You are also very welcome to keep leaving comments and tell us which Workshop features you would like to see first. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46034554/7967b5c9ad726f06d3f3b852cfe09bb97dcdba99.png Also, I would like to take this chance to help promote a friend’s game. A pixel-style dungeon Roguelike game made by a friend, Tap Dungeon, is expected to launch in August. It is a pixel-style fantasy dungeon Roguelike adventure. Players can choose from classes such as Warrior, Assassin, and Mage, enter randomly generated card-based mazes, fight goblins, orcs, and undead, collect artifacts, and challenge hidden bosses. Death is a new beginning, and countless Builds are waiting to be conquered. Become the hero who saves the kingdom! If you enjoy dungeon games, Roguelikes, and pixel-style adventures, feel free to follow Tap Dungeon as well~ https://store.steampowered.com/app/4676750/_/ Finally, thank you again for supporting Backpack Dungeon. I will keep checking the comments and feedback every day, and I will continue fixing and adjusting the game based on your suggestions. Pack your backpack and keep delving deeper into the dungeon. See you in the dungeon!

# July 15, 2026 Changelog v2.0.1

## Features & Improvements

Expanded Rune descriptions with additional usage scenarios
The Ancient Ruins event now automatically uses the Dungeon Core

## Balance Adjustments

Thornbark Treant's Thornwheel Growth now grants 1 Thorns stack per loop, down from 3
Bipedal Wyvern's Barbed Reverse Scales now has a 30% chance to grant 1 Thorns stack when attacked

## Fixes

Fixed some missing translations in German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and French
Fixed Baby Fire Dragon not correctly adding extra Burn stacks
Fixed a softlock that could leave an empty battle screen after reviving from the second boss in a double-boss fight

Hello everyone! Backpack Dungeon is finally launching! The game will officially launch on July 14 in the U.S. The Demo has already reached a 90% positive rating, and we truly want to thank everyone who played the Demo, shared feedback, and left us a review during this time. The full version will also launch with a 20% discount, bringing the launch price down to only $3.19. If you enjoy backpack management, Roguelike builds, and pixel-style dungeon exploration, we hope you will give this slightly brain-burning but surprisingly addictive game a try. In the full version, you can look forward to: · More challenges, events, and achievements to explore Beyond the core run, the full version adds more challenges, random events, hidden content, and achievement rewards. Every run may bring different choices, and sometimes a single item or event can completely change your route. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46034554/488e67342120beb902ebcfd5b63cd7a52327e2da.png · Trigger Chains: Position Decides the Rhythm In Backpack Dungeon, your backpack is not just a place to store items. It is the heart of the entire combat system. Item placement, adjacency, and trigger direction all affect the flow of battle. A small adjustment in position can completely reshape your entire chain reaction. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46034554/59b80eb0a1d54049aed51509fbd24bcffbecc37f.png · Backpack Strategy: Active vs. Passive Choices Every item has its own shape, size, and effect. Active triggers and passive effects both require careful planning. With limited backpack space, how you place, fit, and connect items becomes the most important strategic choice in every run. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46034554/fe53d1fa6c03217f272c95a6c8615b6b54cdb4b2.png · Multi-Layered Builds: Character × Build × Difficulty Different characters come with their own unique items and build ideas. You can build entirely different combat styles around each character’s strengths. The full version also includes multiple difficulty levels, mechanic-driven monsters, and more challenges for players to study and overcome. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/46034554/291608a254d3e9c49d6ab531998a932dc43f37a1.png Backpack Dungeon is not a traditional RPG. It is more like a dungeon challenge built around spatial planning, item synergy, and strategic combinations. Once again, thank you to everyone who played the Demo, shared suggestions, and supported us. See you in the dungeon on July 14!

# May 10, 2026 Changelog v1.5.10

## Features & Improvements

Ranger item pool changes
- Echo Bow: lowered to Epic; new recipe: Long Range Bow + Resonance Charm
- Split Bow: lowered to Epic; new recipe: Short Bow + Whetstone
- Blood String: recipe changed to Short Bow + Blood Stone

## New Content:

Challenge
- Backpack slots cannot contain duplicate items
Ranger-exclusive
- Woundbreaker Arrow: Feather Arrow + Heal Block Emblem; applies Heal Block
- Curtain Call Arrow: Poison Arrow + Woundbreaker Arrow + Balance Fang; applies multiple negative statuses
- Sunpiercer Bow: Echo Bow + Split Bow; triggers projectiles ten times with decay each time
- Daybreak Arrow: Frost Arrow + Explosive Arrow; trigger count +1, applies Burn and Frost equal to the count

## Nerfs

Dragon Hunter Arrow: permanent bonus 2% -> 1%
Blade Medium: changed to two cells, stamina cost 5
Mana Amplifier: now requires crafting, Warp Device + Spell Circuit

# May 9, 2026 Changelog v1.5.9

## Fixes

Selling after a backpack swap did not grant gold
Translation issues

## New Content:

Items:
- Blade Medium: consumes Mana; each full orbit triggers ☆ Melee weapons
- Ice Spirit: Frost Sprite + Frost Orb; active trigger + orbit trigger, applies Frost to all enemies
- Tenfold Edge Gear: relic, doubles damage every 10 attacks
- Beast Echo Totem: relic, creatures have a chance to trigger again
- Beast Pact Seal: medium, counts ☆ creature triggers; at 10, triggers ☆ creatures
- Heartnest of Beasts: relic, restores health each orbit for each unique creature
Curse
- Removes 2 stacks of positive status on trigger

## Nerfs

Tyrant: extra triggers no longer grant Frenzy

## Buffs

Frost Orb: added a chance to apply Stun
Blood Demon Heart: added an effect that reduces the loop-speed limit by 0.5s

# May 5, 2026 Changelog v1.5.5

## Features & Improvements:

Added Data Overview entries for viewing output and status data from the current run
- Top-right of the game screen
- Victory settlement button
- History
Items that can receive buffs are now marked while dragging
Added shortcut A to quickly move items from the backpack/relic grid back to the item grid
Improved the tutorial
- Added guides for trigger ball dragging, box selection, and moving all items together
- Added shortcut guidance
Slightly increased font size

## Fixes

In no-rotation challenges, event items can no longer be rotated

## New Content:

Event:
- A grid-filling puzzle with required item counts by row and column
  - 3x3 rewards a rare item
  - 4x4 rewards an epic item
  - 5x5 rewards a legendary item

## Nerfs

The Lizardman event now gives only one reward

# May 3, 2026 Changelog v1.5.3

## Features & Improvements:

Increased the chance to encounter random events
Removed achievement: clear without using mediums
Removed achievement: loop speed within one second
Updated the Wandering Mage event
- \ items < 10: choose one of three magic items
- \ items >= 10: receive Mage Certificate

## Fixes

Fixed incomplete item descriptions in the collection
Fixed UI overflowing the window at some resolutions

## New Content:

Event:
- Grid Contest, reward: Corner Badge
Items:
- Corner Badge: gain 1 Strength when the ball turns
- Mage Certificate: relic; spending Mana has a chance to grant Regeneration

Hello, fellow dungeon crawlers! The demo page is now open — feel free to download and give it a try anytime. After playing, we’d absolutely love it if you could leave an honest review on the page. Every piece of feedback is a vital reference for us as we polish the dungeon. Whether it’s a brilliant build that blew your mind, or a tricky corner where you got completely stuck, please tell us all about it. Thank you to every player who steps in to organize their backpack and brave the dungeon. Good luck — and survive the next floor. https://store.steampowered.com/app/4524110/Backpack_Dungeon_Demo/

Backpack Dungeon news & patch notes

Backpack Dungeon news & patch notes

Workshop Features Currently Supported

About Future Updates

A Quick Recommendation for a Friend’s New Game

Lastly

Steam news for Backpack Dungeon