Dark Envoy news & patch notes

Once again, we’d like to say a big thank you for your continued support.

It’s been almost two months since one of the largest technical updates we’ve released so far, and we’re happy to see that the number of reported issues has been significantly lower than expected.

With that in mind, we’d like to share another round of changes, along with responses to some of your questions and suggestions.

Version: 1.9.3.75642; download size: 72.7 MB (size may vary between players)

Team-wide stance change

To improve party management especially in high-pressure situations we’ve introduced a way to change all party members’ stances at once.

• Mouse & Keyboard: Buttons are located above the first party member’s skill bar (gif below).

• Gamepad: Open the radial menu (LT), then press Toggle Stance (when no character is selected). This rotates the entire team’s stance based on the first party member.

Global skill refresh

Global skills unlocked through the Tactical Research tree were previously limited to one use per location.

With this update, global skills now refresh upon opening a unique chest. This change should be especially helpful on higher difficulties, allowing for more tactical use of both skills and chests.

Additionally, each challenge will now have global skills available again after the reward is collected.

Branching

Following the latest update, some of you requested additional version branches.

Previously, only two public branches were available: default and previous_version. We’ve expanded this to include more options:

• default – current version

• previous_version – version before the latest update

• 1.9.1 – last version before engine update

• 1.7.2 - last version before steam deck update (oldest available)

Important note

Saves are NOT compatible between versions.

If you plan to switch versions, we recommend backing up your saves beforehand.

Older versions are not supported and will not receive fixes. For the best experience we recommend playing on the latest version.

Changelog

NEW FEATURES

• added team-wide stance controls

• global skills now refresh upon opening a unique chest

• load last save on defeat will load last loaded save if no new saves were made in between

• saves now can store difficulty setting so it doesn't need to be changed manually across multiple runs, the option can be disabled in settings (Settings -> General -> Save difficulty)

• added a Preferred Controller option in settings to prevent unintended UI layout switching (e.g., from steering wheels). Default is set to automatic (Settings -> Input -> Preferred Controller)

GENERAL FIXES

• fixed Fully Charged Ancient Sentry Challenge Life Drain AoE not spawning correctly

• fixed the issue where defeat sequence was triggered despite global skill Back from the Brink reviving the whole party

• fixed regression in draw path video tutorial popup being rendered as black rectangle

QOL IMPROVEMENTS

• added fade-in and fade-out to cinematics for smoother transitions and to prevent brief visual artifacts

• minimap rotation setting is now unlocked by default (Settings -> Interface -> Lock mini-map rotation)

• fixed reported translation issues in the merchant popup, along with additional localization improvements

Known Issues

Based on reports sent by you:

• Area Control challenge isn't completed despite the progress hitting 100% mark - as this issue keeps coming back occasionally we will work on more reliable solution for such cases for the next update, in the meantime we recommend to create backup save before attempting said challenge

• in some instances Benedict's companion quest flow is broken and cannot be completed correctly causing player to be stuck in the dungeon, a fix is planned for the next patch, we're working on reliable solution as the issue is most likely connected with the Area Control one

• placeholder icons may appear around the minimap - we couldn't reproduce said issue, we will keep investigating the issue in the meantime

Future updates

We’ve seen many questions about version 2.0, story expansions and various improvement suggestions from the community.

At this time, there is no confirmed release date for version 2.0.

Our focus remains the same: improving the core experience and overall stability of the game with each update.

Regarding story content - while there are no current plans to expand it, we are not ruling it out in the long term.

Saying that - we're immensely grateful for your continued support for Dark Envoy.

This update reflects our continued dedication to improving Dark Envoy and delivering the best experience possible. As always, please continue to share your feedback with us!

See you in Jaan!

Event Horizon Team

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Welcome back, Dark Envoy enjoyers!

We're happy to announce another update in Dark Envoy - Patch 1.9.2.

This is another big step forward in making the game as good as it can be, bringing a few new features alongside another pack of fixes and quality-of-life improvements.

Engine update

One of the biggest changes in this patch is the upgrade to a newer version of the Unity engine (6.3).

This upgrade helps us improve long-term stability and security while opening the door for future optimizations and technical improvements.

During internal testing sessions we've noticed slight FPS improvements, with a small increase in RAM usage. We'll continue monitoring performance and making adjustments in future updates.

Model Viewer

Codex has been expanded with new Model Viewer feature. You will be able to view the characters, NPCs and enemies encountered - similar to the way party members are displayed in the inventory - but with rotation and zooming.

The list will grow as you defeat enemies, experience dialogues in cutscenes or when characters join your party.

Quick Sell feature

If you're tired of clicking hundreds of times to sell all the “junk” you've collected during your journey, you'll be pleased to see the new Quick Sell feature.

With as single click, you can move all items of the selected tier and rarity (and lower) to the selling list or move them back just as easily.

Hard Challenges

To spice up the endgame we decided to add new variants of existing challenges. They're unlocked once you reach level 15, and are available via the challenge board which now is divided into Normal and Madness lists.

All challenges in this mode are harder versions of the originals, with different setups, and more enemies that will spawn at their maximum level (20). Rewards for the first clear include valuable resources to make the mode rewarding but not mandatory.

We expect to tweak those challenges further in future patches.

New Challenge

For those waiting for newer content we've added another brand new challenge, where you will face off against the Fully Charged Ancient Sentry.

Dive in to see the details below!

Patch Notes

Version: 1.9.2.75237; download size: 28.2GB (size may vary between players)

MAJOR CHANGE

• upgraded engine to Unity 6.3

NEW FEATURES

• expanded Codex with Model Viewer

• expanded merchant popup with Quick Sell feature

• expanded challenges with harder version called "Madness"

GENERAL FIXES

• optimized Codex structure to reduce loading times

• fixed some instances where cinematics would freeze after few seconds or display as black screen (most notably on Steam Deck)

• fixed some instances where autosave could not be created properly

• fixed some instances where achievements weren't updated properly

• fixed Gun Turret's HP bar being displayed on the ground instead of above it

• fixed issue where one of the turrets could not be hacked correctly in Ancient Ruins main quest dungeon

• further translation updates, including missing unique item skill descriptions and newly added features

QOL IMPROVEMENTS

• implemented global save to ensure that a single Steam account shares unlocked cinematics and models across saves on multiple devices

• increased player damage mitigation on story and easy difficulties to improve overall gameplay experience

We're immensely grateful for your continued support for Dark Envoy.

This update reflects our continued dedication to improving Dark Envoy and delivering the best experience possible. As always, please continue to share your feedback with us!

See you in Jaan!

Event Horizon Team

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Thank you for your continued support and all the reports you've been sending us.

With winter holiday season starting soon for some of you, we're back with another update. This will be the first hotfix following the Anniversary Update (version 1.9). It is addressing several issues that were both reported by the community or found during playtesting.

Version: 1.9.1.74673; download size: 72.7 MB (size may vary between players)

Changelog

• fixed recently added camera focus after dialogues and cutscenes, which in rare cases could position the camera away from the team and require manual adjustment. This was most noticeable during a series of companion dialogues in one of the final missions

• fixed an issue where an invisible underground location could be clicked on the world map next to the Free Phoenicia icon

• fixed a bug where audio events continued playing after leaving a location, including the world map view and the main menu (most notably ambience). All audio events are now forced to stop when leaving a location

• reduced the number of log notifications by removing irrelevant logs. This is expected to improve performance, especially on devices with slower hard drives

• updated some skills animations of the Ancient Sentry boss

• fixed several cases where the synergy mark on the ground was triggered by autonomous units, which could result in synergy marks remaining on dead bodies. During testing, we noticed the issue is not fully eliminated but now occurs less frequently, it will be worked on further in future updates

• disabled initial portraits change during Fall of Technomancer quest to make it easier to identify the team members via skill bars - during testing we've noticed that loading the game in the location will change the portraits anyway which we will work on in future updates

• additional cosmetic translation fixes and other minor improvements

Please continue sharing your feedback with us.

For those of you who celebrate, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Event Horizon Team

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Greetings, Kaelas and Malakais!

Today - October 24, 2025 - marks a special occasion and we're thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new, completely FREE DLC: the Dark Envoy Bonus Pack!

We're thrilled to announce this new release, landing exactly on the second anniversary of Dark Envoy's launch on October 24, 2023! It feels like just yesterday you first stepped into the war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world of Jaan. To thank our incredible community for two years of support, we're giving back with a massive collection of digital goodies for you to explore:

• Additional Artwork: Dive deeper into the visual development of Dark Envoy with a collection of stunning concept art and captivating promotional illustrations.

• Early Character and Storyline Sketches: Get a fascinating glimpse into the initial ideas and designs that shaped the heroes and the narrative of Dark Envoy.

• Wallpapers: Decorate your digital spaces with beautiful wallpapers inspired by the world and characters you've come to know and love.

• And more! We've packed in a few extra surprises for you to discover.

This Bonus Pack is our way of saying thank you for your unwavering support. We believe in providing you with more than just the game itself – we want to offer you a deeper connection to its creation. Think of this as our little off-game content (digital goodies) package for you to enjoy, much like the Cyberpunk 2077 Bonus Pack available on Steam, offering a glimpse behind the scenes and allowing you to immerse yourselves further in the world of Dark Envoy. We hope you'll like it!

CELEBRATION

But the anniversary celebration doesn't end here! We will be absolutely honored if you would join us in commemorating this 2-year milestone on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM CET (that's 10:00 AM PDT, 1:00 PM EDT, 6:00 PM BST, 8:00 PM EEST on that day, and 2:00 AM JST on October 27).

Please come back to the game and perhaps share your favorite memories with us and the community using #DarkEnvoy hashtag.

We remember the excitement of the game's launch, and while our historical peak of concurrent players reached just 408 brave souls back in the day, we'd absolutely love to see even more of you return to Dark Envoy with a little help from our amazing fans.

Your passion and support have been the very essence of this adventure, and we can't thank you enough for the countless hours you've spent exploring the world we crafted. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you - players - for being with us. Your dedication has been the greatest reward, and we look forward to many more adventures together with Dark Envoy version 2.0 on the (Event) horizon.

See you in Jaan!

Event Horizon Team

Dark Envoy faithful, it's time to celebrate!

We're kicking off Dark Envoy's Second Anniversary celebration with the launch of Patch 1.9, the Anniversary Update! But this isn't just a celebration, it's a huge step towards our goal of delivering Dark Envoy version 2.0 and improving every part of your experience.

This update focuses on further fixes and quality-of-life improvements, and brings a brand-new feature to get you into the action faster. We've added a much-requested Look Randomization button in Character Creation, allowing you to instantly generate unique starting looks for your heroes.

Beyond this new feature, the update delivers fixes for controller inputs, and addresses various camera and UI issues. It also includes preventative measures for visual bugs like pink textures and black-greenish portraits, including:

• added shaders reload for inventory during character generation - for pink textures, black-greenish portraits, missing body parts (armor elements)

• changed render queue of item icons - for missing icons

Should these graphic issues still persist for you—or if you encounter others—we kindly ask you to report them directly on our Discord channel (#bug-reporting). Your save files are invaluable, and we are committed to working with you individually to find and eliminate any bug for good (case-by-case).

Dive in to see the full details below!

Patch Notes

Version: 1.9.0.74338; download size: 74 MB (size may vary between players)

NEW FEATURES

• added look randomization button in character creation

GENERAL FIXES

• fixed some instances causing area control (last) challenge not to end correctly after 100%

• fixed some instances where party members were stuck outside of battle before Ruga's bossfight

• fixed collector's necklace effect to count two handed weapons as two items instead of one

• fixed some instances where shader was swapped in character inventory preview while dual wielding same type of weapon

• fixed "Gamepad not supported" messages poping up infinitely covering full screen (from now only one instance is triggered per device)

• fixed multiple instances of the "same" enchantment during hover preview in research panel

• fixed instances of videos not being displayed in draw path tutorial

• fixed cinematics on widescreen monitors being stretched on width

CAMERA FIXES

• added camera focus on party after cutscenes

• added camera focus on party at the start of boss fights

• fixed camera focus on units after teleport (which sometimes caused the camera stuck outside of bounds)

• fixed camera focus after loading autosave (most notable change on challenge arena)

TRANSLATIONS FIXES

• fixed Organthe's Avatar name not being displayed or always being displayed in English

• fixed some minor missing translations in Japanese localization delivered in Update 1.8.1

• fixed some other translations predominantly in German (gramaticall, missing transalations, texts in other language in German version)

• added some missing translations mostly in items weapon skill descriptions for languages other than English

QOL IMPROVEMENTS

• fixed additional autosaves being created when autosave is loaded (most notable on loading challenge arena)

• fixed some instances where inputs stopped working in cutscenes (after recent update)

• fixed issue with credits and codex cinematics being not skippable (and/or looped) using controller

• fixed expand in codex previously making all of its entries being permanently highlighted on first try

We're immensely grateful for your continued support for Dark Envoy.

This update is a direct reflection of our dedication to providing you with the best possible experience.

As always, please continue to share your feedback with us on Discord!

Happy Anniversary!

Event Horizon Team

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Hello Dark Envoy Community,

We're pleased to announce that Dark Envoy now supports Japanese localization!

This addition arrives with our latest Update 1.8.1, aptly nicknamed "日本語対応アップデート".

This was a significant undertaking, and it wouldn't have been possible without the incredible dedication of a Japanese native known by the nickname PE_YANG. We are immensely grateful for his substantial effort and outstanding collaboration. His passion was evident in every phase of the project, from the precise translation of countless lines of dialogue to rigorous in-game testing. We believe that his work has ensured a truly authentic and immersive experience for all of you.

To learn more about PE_YANG, you can visit his YouTube channel, where he has streamed several public sessions of him testing the Japanese localization: .

Beyond Localization: Codex and Further Improvements

But this update isn't just about a new language. The in-game Codex has been updated with a new 'Cinematics' section. At first, all cinematic entries will appear as locked. As you progress through your journey, any cinematic you encounter will be automatically unlocked in the Codex, ready for you to replay whenever you want.

Keep in mind that not all cinematics can be unlocked in a single playthrough. Your in-game choices and any content you might miss will affect which scenes you discover. This encourages multiple playthroughs to unlock the full collection of cinematic moments and experience every facet of the story.

To celebrate this update, and for a limited time only, Dark Envoy is available at a discounted price! This is a fantastic chance for new players to jump into our unique world of magic and technology, and for our Japanese-speaking fans to experience Dark Envoy in their native language.

Patch Notes

Version: 1.8.1.74664; download size: 2.8GB

GENERAL:

• Japanese language implemented

• Added all in-game cinematics to the Codex (as described above)

FIXES and QOL IMPROVEMENTS:

• fixed Sestia's companion quest containing some unexpected steps on finish

• fixed timing of subtitles in several cutscene that caused them not to appear correctly

• fixed several naming errors on labels of dungeon objects

• fixed descriptions on summoner's tree of atonement

• updated tutorial so that Vasso appears quicker improving experience for players in 'story' or 'easy' mode

• further small changes to other languages resulting from issues found during implementation of Japanese localization not listed here

• further small changes to UI (updated: credits, game icon on taskbar, animated in-game loading icon; tweaked animation of recall button to be more subtle; TOT button now opens steam overlay instead of external browser and some other minor layout changes)

We're incredibly thankful for your continued support of Dark Envoy. This update is a direct result of our commitment to delivering the best possible experience... and we have much more in store for the future.

As always, please continue to share your feedback with us!

See you in Jaan!

The Event Horizon Team

Greetings, Relic Hunters!

Great news for players who love gaming on the go — with the release of Patch 1.8, Dark Envoy is now officially Steam Deck Verified!

This means you can enjoy the full Dark Envoy experience seamlessly on your Steam Deck.

We've optimized the controls, text, and graphics to provide a smooth and enjoyable handheld adventure.

(Version: 1.8.0.74338; download size: 87.9MB)

Whether you're exploring the war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world of Dark Envoy or experimenting with a tactical slo-mo, it's now perfectly tailored for your Steam Deck.

Thank you for your support and happy gaming!

The Event Horizon Team

PS. This is just one of many steps we're taking as we continue to work towards what we call the Dark Envoy version 2.0. We are committed to making Dark Envoy the best game it can be and your feedback helps us get there. We have more exciting things planned and we can't wait to share them with you.

Hello Dark Envoy Community,

We're thrilled to announce that Dark Envoy now supports Brazilian Portuguese localization!

This addition arrives with our latest Update 1.7.2, aptly nicknamed "Envoy do Brasil".

Bringing Dark Envoy to our Brazilian Portuguese-speaking players was a significant undertaking, made possible by the incredible dedication of Mr. Edson Júnior from the Mundo Nasher Traduções team. His passion was evident in every phase, from the precise translation of countless lines of dialogue to rigorous in-game testing, all ensuring an authentic and immersive experience for you.

We're truly grateful for his substantial effort and outstanding collaboration.

To learn more about Mundo Nasher Traduções, visit their website:

https://www.mundonasher.com.br/

You can also connect with their community on Discord:

https://discord.com/invite/VM9uxddsYS

Or directly reach Edson on Discord (his username is "mundonasher").

To celebrate this update, and for a limited time only, Dark Envoy is available at a discounted price! This is a fantastic chance for new players to jump into our unique world of magic and technology, and for our Brazilian Portuguese-speaking fans to experience Dark Envoy in their native language.

Beyond Localization: Further Improvements

This update isn't just about a new language; we've also squashed some pesky bugs and refined your overall experience.

Patch Notes

Version: 1.7.2.74127; download size: 77.1MB

GENERAL:

• Brazilian-Portuguese language implemented

BUG FIXES and QOL IMPROVEMENTS:

• fixed the issue preventing players from teleporting to numerous locations caused by non interactable markers near the map borders

• fixed the issue where after using teleports the camera got stuck outside of the map in certain situations and players where forced to reload latest save to continue (most notably in City of Bones)

• fixed the issue in German version where subtitles in the intro sequence switched to Spanish

• fixed few instances where English text was displayed on in-game UI elements instead of correct translation (for languages other than English)

• fixed expand/collapse controller info and from now on it is displayed as expand or collapse (with correct translation) based on the entry state

• further small changes to UI requested by community, e.g.: added escape button in the initial character creation view allowing players to go back to main menu without a need of going through the character creation process

We're immensely grateful for your continued support for Dark Envoy. This update is a direct reflection of our dedication to providing you with the best possible experience and certainly not our last word.

As always, please continue to share your feedback with us!

See you in Jaan!

The Event Horizon Team

Thank you for all your reports. Below is our first hotfix after the Rocksteady Resolve (Update 1.7) release, addressing some minor issues that might have been breaking your immersion.

Version: 1.7.1.73935; download size: 56.2MB

Changelog

• Fixed issue where reached max length in path drawing skills wasn't translated properly

• Fixed issue with duplicated controls info boxes in player menu

• Added missing translations for controls info boxes in player menu

• Added support for Chinese characters in loading screen

• Fixed issue where loading messages were displayed in a different language than previously chosen

• Fixed issue with recall global skill icon not showing up properly in Codex

• Added back slight glow on global skills, with recall area reworked to stand out and pop out when needed

• Other smaller changes (mainly to translations) not listed above

Please continue sharing your feedback with us.

The best way to do that is the in-game "Report Issue" option or by joining our Discord (#feedback or #bug-reporting). Thank you for your continued support.

Event Horizon Team

Greetings, Dark Envoy faithful!

We're thrilled to announce the release of Patch 1.7 - Rocksteady Resolve Update, a significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to enhancing your Dark Envoy experience and ultimately delivering Dark Envoy version 2.0 later this year. As we pledged in our previous communication regarding stability, this update directly addresses critical issues and introduces a host of improvements based on your feedback.

Steadfast Resolve Against Freezes and Crashes

Our primary focus with the Rocksteady Resolve Update has been on tackling the most frustrating issues reported by our community: game freezes and crashes. We understand how disruptive these can be, and we've dedicated significant resources to identifying and eliminating the root causes. This patch includes fundamental fixes aimed at providing a much more stable and reliable gameplay experience for everyone. Your patience and detailed reports have been instrumental in this effort, and we thank you for helping us make Dark Envoy more robust.

Polishing Your Experience: From Localization to UI

Following the successful implementation of Italian localization in May, we've taken the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive pass on all other languages. Beyond the general polish, we've specifically added missing translations for numerous in-game elements, including skill popups, weight tiers, controller buttons, and unique item descriptions, ensuring a truly localized experience.

To further enhance your localized experience, from now on, when you launch Dark Envoy for the first time, the game will automatically detect your system's language settings. If we've localized the game into that language, it will launch directly in your preferred language, saving you the hassle of manually changing it!

Beyond translation, you'll notice several quality-of-life improvements throughout Dark Envoy, including streamlined game menu, enhanced UI and character customization refinements.

Patch Notes

Version: 1.7.0.73927; download size: 25.7 GB

Major Improvements:

• Fixed the edge case with the game freezing during line of sight calculations for enemies.

• Resolved the issue with the game freezing during shutdown due to unloading audio banks, causing the players to force quit the process using task manager.

• Improved asset bundle packing strategy, which results in lower memory consumption as well as shortened loading times.

Translation Changes:

• Upon the first launch, the game will now check the system language and select the game language accordingly.

• Added translations for the loading screen.

• Added missing translations for popups displayed during draw path skills.

• Added missing translations for weight tiers.

• Added missing translation for unique Revenant’s Heart.

• Added missing translation for Marauder Gauntlet.

• Added missing translation for Marauder Staff.

• Added missing translation for Caltrop.

• Added missing translation for processing overhead in the Empire Field Lab location.

• Added missing translations for popups displayed after interacting with the sewers in Phoenicia City and with the consoles in Forgotten Ruins location.

• Added part of missing translations for controller buttons.

• Fixed Elemental Siphon tier II and III names not being translated properly.

• Fixed Recall Area and Entrance labels displayed on the map not being translated properly.

• Fixed mining deposit names not being translated properly in location popups.

• Fixed the name of the Level 5 Challenge not being translated.

• Fixed the name of the location during saving not being translated.

UI Changes:

• Increased the size of unit popups to accomodate text in all languages.

• Increased the size of location popups to accomodate text in all languages.

• Increased the gaps between columns within the battle summary to prevent occasional clipping.

• Scaled up glow effect on the recall area icon. Added initial vfx to be more visible after unlocking.

• Simplified loading screen notifications and added translations for all languages.

Character Customization:

• Slight changes to Malakai's default appearance.

• Fixed occasional issues with Malakai's default camera position (zoom and rotation).

Game Menu:

• Added missing description of “Tactical mode on combat start” in the settings.

• Added missing description of “Bloom” in the settings.

• Added missing name and description of “Essentials” within the Codex.

• Added Credits button to Main Menu.

• Merged Join and Host buttons in Main Menu.

• Slight tweaks in the layout of the Main Menu screen.

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Why the Large Patch Size?

This patch is large because of the extensive changes made to core game systems. These changes required replacing many core game files, resulting in a significant download size. Once again, we felt it was more important to deliver a comprehensive fix than to try to deliver a smaller patch that would have left many issues unresolved.

We're immensely grateful for your continued support for Dark Envoy. This update is a direct reflection of our dedication to providing you with the best possible experience. As always, please continue to share your feedback with us!

See you in Jaan!

The Event Horizon Team

Hello Dark Envoy Community, We're pleased to announce that Dark Envoy now supports Italian localization, which is included in our latest Update 1.6.2, "Italian Job" (download size: 85.4MB). This extensive localization effort was made possible through the incredibly dedicated work of Mr. Rocco Pezzullo and the entire Language Pack Italia team. Their passion for bringing Dark Envoy to Italian-speaking players truly shone through every step of the process. From meticulous translation to rigorous in-game testing, their commitment ensured a high-quality and immersive experience. We extend our sincerest gratitude for their significant contributions and collaborative spirit. You can learn more about Language Pack Italia at their website: https://languagepack.it. You can also join their Discord community here: discord.gg or reach Rocco directly on Discord (his nickname is ".freemont") To celebrate this exciting new addition, and for a limited time, Dark Envoy is now available with a significant discount! This is the perfect opportunity for new adventurers to delve into its unique blend of magic and technology, and for our Italian-speaking players to experience the world of Dark Envoy in their native language at an incredible value.

Our Commitment to Italian Localization

As many of you know, our first title, Tower of Time, was also localized in Italian. Given the positive reception and our appreciation for our Italian-speaking players, it was important for us to extend the same commitment to Dark Envoy. We believe offering Italian localization enhances the game experience for a significant portion of our community. As such, we invite our Italian fans to experience Dark Envoy in your native language. We've worked hard to ensure a quality translation. If you notice any areas for improvement or have feedback, please share it with us directly in our Discord channel: #bug-reporting.

Upcoming Improvements to Dark Envoy

We want to assure you that we are actively working on a major update to address game freezes and crashes experienced by some players. Our team is focused on resolving these technical issues to provide a stable and smooth experience. We anticipate releasing this significant update by the end of June 2025. But that is obviously not all and you can expect some surprise. Your input, including feedback to Italian localization, is valuable as we continue to refine the game and all localizations. That final Polish to all languages is planned to be included in the June update. This is not our final word on the game, and Dark Envoy version 2.0 is in the works.

Happy adventuring!

The Event Horizon Team

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Operation: Bug Squashing - Your Help Needed!

• Want to get hands-on and help us directly? If you're eager to work alongside us in identifying the root causes of these problems, please email us at [email protected]. We'll grant selected players access to a special beta branch. This branch is specifically designed to track any possible problems with greater precision, giving us a much better chance of pinpointing the source of the issues. We especially encourage players who are actively encountering crashes and/or freezes to reach out! We will be offering rewards to players who actively participate in testing. Those granted access to the special beta branch who provide consistent and helpful feedback will receive either a free Steam key to our previous title, Tower of Time, or a digital copy of the Dark Envoy Original Soundtrack and Artbook. We value your contribution to improving Dark Envoy.
• Continued reminder for everyone: If you experience any in-game problems, please remember to hit the "Report Issue" button within the game. Additionally, sending us the crash logs found on your local drive at `C:\Users\(your user name)\AppData\Local\Temp\Event Horizon\DarkEnvoy\Crashes` to [email protected] is invaluable in our investigation. In the very near future, we will be uploading a new build to Steam that includes enhanced "Report Issue" functionalities from our development perspective. This update will provide us with more detailed information when you submit a report, further aiding our ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• We understand that encountering issues can be frustrating, but we want to assure you that we are here and actively working to address these problems. Before considering leaving a negative review based on technical difficulties, we sincerely ask that you reach out to us through the channels described above – either via email for beta participation or by sending your crash reports. Your direct feedback and assistance are the most powerful tools we have in resolving these issues swiftly and effectively.

Looking Ahead - What's Next for Dark Envoy?

• Steam Deck Support: We're aiming for official Steam Deck certification! This update will not only make the game fantastic on Valve's handheld but will also bring further performance improvements for all our PC players.
• Moving to the Latest Unity Version: This upgrade will bring a host of benefits, including performance enhancements, stability improvements, and access to the latest engine features.
• Eliminating Root Causes of Crashes and Freezes: As mentioned earlier, this remains a top priority, and your help is crucial!
• Additional Languages: We're excited to announce that experienced fan localization teams are working on bringing Dark Envoy to more players around the world. Expect at least Italian and Brazilian Portuguese!
• Bug Fixes: Rest assured, we have a comprehensive list of bugs we're actively tracking and working to eliminate one by one.
• Quality of Life (QoL) Improvements: We're listening to your feedback and are dedicated to implementing various QoL enhancements to improve your overall experience.
• Version 2.0 - Anniversary Edition: We're planning all updates in 2025 to lead to a Version 2.0 to coincide with Dark Envoy's second anniversary. Hence, we'll do our best to be ready by October 24, 2025. No matter what, be sure Version 2.0 will happen sooner or later. We have big plans for this milestone!

SKILLFORGED UPDATE

• Drastically Improved Memory Usage: We've made significant optimizations to memory management. Depending on the level, you'll see a reduction of 1.5GB to 3GBs of RAM usage. This should provide a much smoother experience, especially for players with 16GB of RAM. Below are print-screens documenting improvements in memory usage in four random locations (A - is the previous build / B - is the game after Patch 1.6 / diff measures improvement in memory usage) and you can expect similar improvement across the game: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35577865/55f5333fd9d617c2cefe1deebc408e93a7f1f9cd.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35577865/c3717da245144cc66cbcfe124ec620945c0f2d5a.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35577865/066a31ceef8ed1f7176c49d82908523c37db00d4.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35577865/9bc4499ec17cd7ea20db70eddec75a11757e22ee.jpg
• Fixed Challenge Progression Bug: We've resolved the frustrating issue where previously completed challenges would break the game after cutscenes, notably after the final boss fight. Your hard-earned progress is now safe!
• Combat Zone Fixes: Characters will no longer be left stranded outside the combat zone during end-game boss encounters. Everyone stays in the fight!
• Multiplayer Save Fix: The issue preventing saving in multiplayer due to Vasso's persistent "in combat" status has been resolved. You can now save your multiplayer adventures without interruption.
• Shader Rendering Fixes: Visual glitches caused by incorrect shader rendering in specific conditions have been addressed. Enjoy a more polished visual experience.
• AI Skill Cooldown Fix: AI opponents will now correctly adhere to skill cooldowns, making combat more predictable and fair.

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• Dark Envoy x Rustler: Trade your swords and spells for horses and halberds in this medieval sandbox! Cause chaos as a lowly peasant in Rustler, a hilarious open-world adventure inspired by the classic GTA series.

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Combat Medic + Guardian

Sharpshoter + Elementalist

Discover Your Perfect Combination

Changelog

• Fixed stat limits like resistances which could have previously been abused by resistance strip
• Fixed translations for Sharpshooter's skills in different languages
• Removed automatically selecting the first specialization which could lead to selecting it accidentally
• Fixed an issue when hovering over an item with previewed stats being different than actual stats when the item was equipped
• Fixed an issue with weapon skills not being updated when weapon skill level was increased or decreased
• Fixed issues with extra stats from research not being properly added to units
• Disabled dialogue animations for overhead dialogues when the characters are in combat
• Fixed an issue with bugging UI animations in character creation
• Fixed issues in coop regarding units visibility and disabled option to select party order when no units are available to a player

Changelog

• Fixed a critical issue in co-op which caused the players not to be able to split their party.
• Fixed an issue with units not picked for the dungeon to have their abilities shown on the skill bar.
• Fixed an issue in co-op where in rare cases a player couldn't properly join the host.

Changelog

• Extended secondary specialization choice by all remaining specializations to make reaching the milestone more exciting. For example warrior characters will be able to become elementalist, gunslinger or technomancer.
• Introduced additional levels for both active and passive skill (4th and 3rd respectively) for base class and first specialization. Skill costs of additional level equals 2, but their mana cost remains the same.
• Fixed a potential issue with game breaking in case unit wasn't properly removed when leaving a dungeon
• Fixed an issue with auras (e.g. from chaos armor enchantment) triggering with every unit attack
• Fixed an issue with multishot enchantment not applying resistance strip even when applied on items with resistance strip
• Vasso will now join us in autonomous mode during tutorial sequence
• Party will automatically be reselected after Vasso leaves during tutorial sequence
• Fixed a critical issue with input hotkeys not working for players who had played earlier versions of the game
• Fixed an issue with inventory item slots not updating correctly when lots of items were sold and the inventory was almost emptied
• Improved camera fade in/out during dialogues and cutscenes in game
• Lighting improvements in cutscenes in chapter 1 and 2, and Capital Ruga Quest
• Fixed an issue with player not being able to interact with quest characters if settings from a previous version of the game were corrupted
• Suggested characters will now be shown when selecting party for different quests
• Characters not added to party will now be presented as holograms when taking part in dialogues
• Fixed bug with damaging auras that dealt damage multiple times (cooldown reset every time unit attacked).
• Fixed Gunslinger’s Stream of Metal issue where bullets were stopped by allied units.
• Fixed some audio issues on skills.
• Fixed a game breaking bug in explosions challenge that prevented players from completing the challenge

Balance Changes and Crafting Changes

Weapons:

• Tier 2 weapons damage reduced by 2
• Tier 3 weapons damage reduced by 10

Skills general boost

Debuff nerf

• Armor strip cap introduced at 50 stacks
• Resistance strip cap introduced at 25 stacks

Difficulty changes

• Added 10% damage reduction at normal difficulty. If it is still too hard we recommend decreasing it even further.
• Buffed enemies hp on insane difficulty to make fights longer and force to build more tanky instead glass cannon raw damage:
  • Normal enemies from 5% to 25% hp increase per party level
  • Boss enemies from 2% to 25% hp increase per party level

Updated skill tree

Choose any secondary specialization!

What Else

Changelog

• Fixed an issue causing units summoned from unique items to infinitely multiply in the hub area. Previously created copies will despawn when you leave the location. We learned the hard way that you can, in fact, have too much of a good thing.
• Slight rebalance focused on early game experience - minibosses have had their HP pool lowered on lvls 1-6 so as not to be so deadly to a 2-3 character party without proper equipment. Enemy DMG and HP was lowered by 10-20% on Normal and lower difficulties. Hard difficulty was very slightly rebalanced as well. Insane remains as it is - a significant challenge, requiring the most game-breaking builds to be conquered.
• Fixed an issue that caused the new Elite Assassin to appear too often.
• Fixed an issue with Warrior’s Frenzy passive skill that could have caused an infinite Attack Speed bug.
• Fixed small glitches in dialogues and cutscenes throughout the game, including a bug that caused units that were sitting down to glitch and return to idle for a brief moment at the start of a dialogue.
• Fixed a slight graphical issue on the opening splash screen.
• Fixed a scrolling issue with conflicting drop-down lists.
• Fixed a co-op issue that could have caused the client to be unable to change their weapon.
• Fixed various exceptions that could have caused the game to become unstable.
• Google Analytics data gathering was turned off by default. Please note that all data gathered is completely anonymized and only tracks your in-game actions (skills used, story choices, character classes, etc.). We do not gather any data from your operating system or other software. You can always opt-out using an in-game option to remove all data related to your gameplay that was stored so far.

Dear Community, Players, Warriors, Sorcerers

• Less shy about connections with Tower of Time universe, new main meta level voiced narration
• Major narrative changes, reworked main cutscenes, some VO reworked, creating a completely different experience, especially during the first few hours of the game.
• Balancing, polishing then reworking again, then repeating the process
• Improved Jaan map and unique boss items
• further optimization and QoL improvements

Full Patch Note:

Highlights

• Reworked tutorial. Characters will no longer split up for the first part of the game, allowing for more seamless co-op play from the first minutes of the game. NOTE: Due to multiple changes to the flow in the early part of the game, saves made on the very first location will not be compatible with the new version. All other saves from further points in the game should be fully compatible. If you encounter any issues, please inform us using the in-game Report Issue function.
• Rebalanced and updated combat encounters throughout the game and a general overhaul of player skills, items and even the tech tree. Our focus was to increase the variance in valid player options instead of nerfing the builds that were performing extremely well. As such, the changes mostly include buffs to the most overlooked items and upgrades, including a considerable boost to 2-handed weapons and melee options. There was, however, slight nerf to the most powerful combinations but we expect them to still perform well despite the changes (looking at you, dual pistols with chaos damage enchantment and maxed out Crit Chance). Detailed overview of balance changes can be found here:
• Recut and improved dialogues with high emphasis on improving the overall pacing, especially at the beginning of the game.
• 4 new cinematics throughout the game, including a brand new intro.
• 18 new unique items including custom handcrafted Boss drops, granting distinctive new weapon skills. Ever wanted to be able to throw explosive rats like a certain Rodent Monarch or summon Manaless out of enemy corpses? Now’s your chance!
• 2 new minibosses: Imperial Elite Assassin and League Winter’s Breath. Both may now appear on any random dungeon with the corresponding faction, further increasing their variance.
• New cutscenes as well general improvement and polish on the existing ones.
• Added a highly requested UX feature: clicking on the map will now move the camera to the designated point.
• Reworked Rex bossfight for increased clarity in boss mechanics and smoother experience.
• Upgraded world map: it now has an additional layer, showing the geographical names and borders of various regions for some extra lore and greater immersion. In addition, previously visited locations will remain visible (although grayed out, to be easily distinguishable), showing a map of your previous voyages.

Other changes

• Added tutorial pop-ups explaining each side objective as they appear for the first time - either in the main game or in random dungeons.
• New 20 level challenge awaits in the challenge arena - complete with a unique reward.
• Polished audio, with high focus on UI and player abilities. New audio events for many interactable objects.
• Respecialization Trainer got his own custom icon. He certainly deserved one!
• Skill cooldowns will now immediately reset on combat end. No more sitting around, waiting for this juicy ultimate to be available again.
• Further improvements to lighting and level art on both quest locations and random dungeons.
• More dynamic cameras in select dialogue scenes, overall cutscene and dialogues polish.
• Fixed issues with healing fountains occasionally bugging out and not healing the user despite having additional charges.
• Most skills effects will now automatically disappear as soon as a cutscene starts. No more firewalls and summoned trees blocking the view.
• Mining deposits received new looks based on the resource they grant.
• A “select all” button was added over the leftmost character portrait.
• Added an option to hide all tutorials. It can be turned on and off at will in the settings.
• Forgotten Altar side objective will now reset on each game load, making it harder to brute force it with a save/load tactic.
• Increased responsiveness on enemy units and fixed an AI issue that occasionally caused them to get stuck in-between actions.
• Ancient Generator side objective will now correctly count down on the timer at the top of the screen, as indicated by the player goal.
• Enemy tooltips will now correctly appear when the currently selected character is armed with a prism.
• Crafting menu will now display a “Craft Item” button instead of “Precraft Item” for Normal rarity items that do not need to be precrafted.
• Invisible units will no longer immediately exit combat.
• Solved numerous small graphical issues on enemy and summon units and their abilities.
• Multiple fixes to desync issues and other co-op specific bugs.
• Fixed waypoint interactions on gamepad.
• The Challenge Arena will no longer misleadingly inform the player that they would not be able to return if they leave. In fact, they are welcome to!
• Fixed an issue with HP bars occasionally not updating correctly.
• Fixed an issue that occasionally could have caused the controls to glitch upon changing the keybindings.
• Fixed a potential blocker in the Faction Meeting quest.
• Numerous other fixes, corrections and slight upgrades throughout the whole game.

Highlights

• Reworked tutorial. Characters will no longer split up for the first part of the game, allowing for more seamless co-op play from the first minutes of the game. NOTE: Due to multiple changes to the flow in the early part of the game, saves made on the very first location will not be compatible with the new version. All other saves from further points in the game should be fully compatible. If you encounter any issues, please inform us using the in-game Report Issue function.
• Rebalanced and updated combat encounters throughout the game and a general overhaul of player skills, items and even the tech tree. Our focus was to increase the variance in valid player options instead of nerfing the builds that were performing extremely well. As such, the changes mostly include buffs to the most overlooked items and upgrades, including a considerable boost to 2-handed weapons and melee options. There was, however, slight nerf to the most powerful combinations but we expect them to still perform well despite the changes (looking at you, dual pistols with chaos damage enchantment and maxed out Crit Chance). Detailed overview of balance changes can be found here:
• Recut and improved dialogues with high emphasis on improving the overall pacing, especially at the beginning of the game.
• 4 new cinematics throughout the game, including a brand new intro.
• 18 new unique items including custom handcrafted Boss drops, granting distinctive new weapon skills. Ever wanted to be able to throw explosive rats like a certain Rodent Monarch or summon Manaless out of enemy corpses? Now’s your chance!
• 2 new minibosses: Imperial Elite Assassin and League Winter’s Breath. Both may now appear on any random dungeon with the corresponding faction, further increasing their variance.
• New cutscenes as well general improvement and polish on the existing ones.
• Added a highly requested UX feature: clicking on the map will now move the camera to the designated point.
• Reworked Rex bossfight for increased clarity in boss mechanics and smoother experience.
• Upgraded world map: it now has an additional layer, showing the geographical names and borders of various regions for some extra lore and greater immersion. In addition, previously visited locations will remain visible (although grayed out, to be easily distinguishable), showing a map of your previous voyages.

Other changes

• Added tutorial pop-ups explaining each side objective as they appear for the first time - either in the main game or in random dungeons.
• New 20 level challenge awaits in the challenge arena - complete with a unique reward.
• Polished audio, with high focus on UI and player abilities. New audio events for many interactable objects.
• Respecialization Trainer got his own custom icon. He certainly deserved one!
• Skill cooldowns will now immediately reset on combat end. No more sitting around, waiting for this juicy ultimate to be available again.
• Further improvements to lighting and level art on both quest locations and random dungeons.
• More dynamic cameras in select dialogue scenes, overall cutscene and dialogues polish.
• Fixed issues with healing fountains occasionally bugging out and not healing the user despite having additional charges.
• Most skills effects will now automatically disappear as soon as a cutscene starts. No more firewalls and summoned trees blocking the view.
• Mining deposits received new looks based on the resource they grant.
• A “select all” button was added over the leftmost character portrait.
• Added an option to hide all tutorials. It can be turned on and off at will in the settings.
• Forgotten Altar side objective will now reset on each game load, making it harder to brute force it with a save/load tactic.
• Increased responsiveness on enemy units and fixed an AI issue that occasionally caused them to get stuck in-between actions.
• Ancient Generator side objective will now correctly count down on the timer at the top of the screen, as indicated by the player goal.
• Enemy tooltips will now correctly appear when the currently selected character is armed with a prism.
• Crafting menu will now display a “Craft Item” button instead of “Precraft Item” for Normal rarity items that do not need to be precrafted.
• Invisible units will no longer immediately exit combat.
• Solved numerous small graphical issues on enemy and summon units and their abilities.
• Multiple fixes to desync issues and other co-op specific bugs.
• Fixed waypoint interactions on gamepad.
• The Challenge Arena will no longer misleadingly inform the player that they would not be able to return if they leave. In fact, they are welcome to!
• Fixed an issue with HP bars occasionally not updating correctly.
• Fixed an issue that occasionally could have caused the controls to glitch upon changing the keybindings.
• Fixed a potential blocker in the Faction Meeting quest.
• Numerous other fixes, corrections and slight upgrades throughout the whole game.

Narrative changes

New Unique items

Weapon Rebalance

Technical fixes:

• Fixed an exception that caused certain enemies to desynchronize in multiplayer games, resulting in them not being visible for the client. If you encounter further issues relating to multiplayer desyncs, please report them through the in-game report tool.
• Guaranteed rewards will now correctly spawn on random dungeons.
• Crafting recipes will now correctly appear in merchants’ inventories in the later parts of the game.
• Fixed an exception that could have caused input issues, blocking character movement.
• Fixed a multiplayer issue that resulted in melee attacks not applying correctly due to latency.
• Fixed an issue causing the two-handed sword’s weapon skill to deal lower damage.
• Fixed an exception that resulted in the player not being able to enter a random dungeon.

Skill fixes:

• Warrior: Guardian’s Defensive Stance skill will now drain the correct amount of mana.
• Warrior: Assassin’s Shadow Dagger will now correctly apply Critical Damage.
• Ranger: Sharpshooter’s Singular Focus skill will now toggle correctly.
• Ranger: Trap Field skill will now correctly clear invisibility.
• Ranger: Fire Rain will now correctly apply Burn on Status Synergy.
• Ranger: Bounty Hunter’s Smokescreen applied incorrect stat modifiers on level 1 - fixed.
• Adept: Elementalist’s Meteor Strike will no longer incorrectly inflict Knockdown without Status Synergy.
• Engineer: Constructor’s Contruct Guard summon will now regularly Taunt enemies, instead of doing it only on cast.
• Engineer: Constructor’s Construct Cover skill will now correctly apply stat modifiers.