Desktop Raid news & patch notes

Dear Adventurers,

Thank you for your continued support and passion for Desktop Raid! This update brings fresh visual content, deep system optimizations, and multiple quality-of-life improvements. Read on for the full patch notes.

🆕 New Content

🎨 5 New Skins Added (Hot Gacha Pool)

Five brand-new skins are now available, each with a unique visual style and special effects. All can be obtained from the Hot Limited Gacha Pool:

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Skin Name

Applicable Classes

Night Knight

Knight, Death Knight

Dark Lord

Knight, Death Knight

Mecha Angel

All Classes

Octopus Queen

Mage, Ice Mage

Evil Sorcerer

Necromancer, Grave Keeper

💡 Each skin features unique visual design and special effects. Try your luck in the Hot Pool!

💎 15 New Attribute Gems

The gem system has been massively expanded with 15 new gems, adding more strategic depth to your character builds:

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Type

Gem Names

Elemental

Shadow Gem, Frost Gem, Flame Gem

Nature

Thunder Gem, Poison Gem, Beast King Gem

Basic

Life Gem, Mana Gem, Defense Gem

Special

Life Steal Gem, Thorns Gem, Swiftness Gem

Advanced

Lethality Gem, Evasion Gem, Cooldown Gem

🏠 Home System Improvements

New "Quick Deploy" Feature

A "Deploy" button has been added to the Home building. Tap it, and all 4 characters currently stationed in your Home will auto-form a squad and enter battle immediately — no more manual roster adjustments. Battle preparation is now faster than ever!

Attribute Buff Mechanic Adjusted

Attribute bonuses provided by Home buildings have been changed from fixed flat values to percentage-based scaling. This means as your characters' base stats grow, the value of Home buffs scales proportionally, making late-game investment significantly more rewarding.

⚙️ System Optimizations & QoL Improvements

🛠️ Quick Forge Shortcut

You can now hold Ctrl and click an equipment slot to instantly forge the currently equipped item without unequipping it first. The forging workflow is dramatically streamlined for much smoother operation.

⭐ Attribute Affix Visualization

Attribute affixes on equipment and characters now display a star indicator:

• ⭐ Marked: Indicates a random/rolled variable stat

• Unmarked: Indicates a fixed base stat

This makes it easy to quickly assess an item's value and growth potential at a glance.

🐛 Bug Fixes

Fixed Game Launch/Exit Delay

Optimized resource loading logic during game startup and shutdown, significantly reducing potential wait delays. Entering and exiting the game is now much smoother.

Fixed Outer Realm Rocketeer Bug

Fixed a bug where Rocketeer enemies in the Outer Realm dungeon were not firing their rockets. With this fix, combat pacing in the Outer Realm has returned to normal, and the actual difficulty may feel slightly higher. Be prepared, adventurers!

🙏 Thank You & What's Next

Thank you once again to every adventurer for your feedback and companionship! Your suggestions are what drive Desktop Raid forward. If you encounter any issues or have ideas to share, please reach out via our community forums or email.

Happy adventuring!

The Desktop Raid Development Team July 4, 2026

Dear adventurers,

Version 1.21 is now live! This update focuses on expanding high-level content, deepening gameplay systems, and improving the overall experience, bringing new challenges and progression paths. Details are as follows:

I. Class & Progression System Improvements

• Added the Retain Class button. Players can now increases quality without class advancement ※ Once selected, Class Advancement is disabled. So choose carefully.

• Added the Rebirth System. Rebirth Unlocks after Lv. 5000:

  • Grants Quality +1

  • Resets Level and attributes to 1

  • Allows Class re-selection

  • Increases Max Skill Level by 100

  • Max 2 Rebirths

  • The second Rebirth requires reaching Lv. 7000

  ※ Rebirth is optional for extreme min-maxing and not required to clear new content.

II. Added new region: Outland

• Added a new high-level exploration area: Outland. The Outland contains three major dungeons:

  • Genesis Tower

  • Temple of Laws

  • Old God Tomb

• Entry Requirements:

  • Adventure Level ≥ 3500

  • Owns four Lv. 2000+ Mercenaries

• Outland Rewards:

  • Equipment up to Lv. 5000 can be obtained

III. Dungeon Updates

• Genesis Tower Difficulty increases rapidly with each floor, pushing your growth and limits to the test.

• Temple of Laws Each floor features random debuffs, challenging your strategy and team composition.

• Old God Tomb (Legendary Boss Dungeon) Challenge three Ancient God-tier enemies:

  • Yog·Sothoth

  • Shub·Niggurath

  • Nyarlathotepr

IV. New Cosmetic Content

• Added 9 new MOD class skins:

  • Ninja: "Thunder Ninja"

  • Sword Saint: "Blind Sword Immortal"

  • Shadow Hunter：「Son of Night」

  • Shadow Hunter：「Night Princess」

  • Ice Mage：「Ice Spirit」

  • Necromancer、Blessed One：「Dark Spirit」

  • Flame Mage：「Fire Spirit」

  • All Classes：「Poison Spirit」

  • Thunder Mage：「Thunder Spirit」

V. Features & Quality-of-Life Improvements

• Added Battle Speed Control

  • Supports 2x and 3x speed modes

  • Unlocked after completing the tutorial tasks

Thank you for your continued support and feedback! We will keep improving the game experience and bringing more exciting content and challenges.

We wish you the best of luck on your adventures and happy exploring! Join our Discord to chat with the community: Discord

Desktop Raid Development Team

Hello players! In this update, we’ve implemented multiple optimizations and bug fixes, with a focus on improving gameplay experience and balance. The update details are as follows:

🔧 Feature Optimizations & Content Adjustments

Dear adventurers,

We are bringing you the V1.172 update. This patch focuses on improvements to the class system, combat experience, and fixes for several issues. Details are as follows:

🛠️ Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the Mechanical Apprentice would still appear as male after use;

• Fixed an issue where Legendary Bosses had excessive misses;

• Fixed an issue where talents displayed incorrectly in certain languages (further localization improvements will continue);

• Fixed an issue where the game could not be operated after being hidden with the Boss Key in windowed mode;

⚔️ Balance & Combat Improvements

• Overall increased the skill scaling of most classes, improving their combat effectiveness;

• Addressed issues from previous versions where some class talents were not functioning properly. All class talents have been reworked and should now work correctly;

💎 Feature Improvements

• Improved the Gem Auto-Synth logic: when current materials are depleted, the system will automatically search for other types of materials to continue synthesis, reducing interruptions;

This update focuses on improving overall gameplay experience and numerical balance. If you encounter any issues during gameplay, feel free to report them to us at any time.

Thank you for your continued support and companionship. We wish you great adventures and abundant rewards! 📢 You are welcome to join our official player community to stay updated and share feedback:

https://discord.gg/M4cDm62pXu

— The Dev Team of Desktop Raid

Hello players,

Thank you for your continued support and patience! The free DLC we previously promised is now officially live. As a token of our appreciation, the full content will be granted as compensation. We have also implemented multiple optimizations and updates to the game. Details are as follows:

🎁 DLC Compensation Details (Important)

The previously promised Heroic Spirit Pack Free DLC is now available to claim:

How to Claim DLC:

You can claim it directly on the store page

How to Use DLC:

• Exit the game and re-enter

• You will be able to directly receive the skins in your inventory

Note: The DLC must be added to your library before it can be claimed in-game~

※ These skins will still be obtainable through event draws in the future

✨ Update Overview

🧩 New System Features

Dear adventurers,

We sincerely apologize for the long wait. Since the previous update, we have encountered several critical bugs that prevented us from fixing issues and progressing updates in a timely manner over the past few days. This has also negatively impacted your recent gameplay experience. We are really sorry for that.

This update comes with compensation and various optimizations. We hope it will bring you a better experience, and we greatly appreciate your continued understanding and support.

🎁 Compensation Content Live (Part 1)

This time, we’ve added 24 compensation skins for all classes, which can be obtained via the \.

※ This is only the part 1—more free compensation skins will be released in future updates!

Skin List:

• Assassin: Deadly Clown, Rainbow Clown, Cat Ninja

• Mage: Bear Mage, Rainbow Angel

• Monk / Qi Master: Turtle Captain

• Swordmaster: Panda Swordsman, Panda Hero, Bronze Civilization

• Gravekeeper: Corpse Carrier, Evil Puppet

• Death Knight: Pumpkin Knight, Fallen Angel

• Necromancer: Pharaoh, Plague Doctor

• Knight: Peacock Knight, Fawn Knight

• Warrior / Berserker: Sun Knight

• Alchemist: War Captain, Robot, Destroyer, The Useless One, Mona Lisa

• Priest / Bishop: Bunny Angel

• Blessed One: Old God Cultist

🛠️ Updates & Optimizations

Dear Adventurers,

We regret to inform you that the upcoming update will be delayed. We are currently focusing on resolving several critical bugs, and to ensure the stability and overall quality of the new version, we are unable to release the update as originally scheduled.

To provide a better gameplay experience, we will take a few extra days for further optimization and fixes. Once all issues are fully resolved, we will release a more polished and stable version.

As compensation, we will also introduce brand-new free skins when the update goes live—stay tuned!

Welcome to join our Discord:

https://discord.gg/M4cDm62pXu

Thank you for your understanding and patience. We will do our best to complete the improvements as soon as possible and bring the update to you.

Wishing you great adventures and plenty of loot!

Hello Adventurers,

Version 1.151 is now live! This update includes a variety of balance adjustments, system improvements, and bug fixes to enhance your overall experience. Please find the full details below:

🔧 Update Details

Dear Players,

First of all, we would like to sincerely apologize to everyone. Due to my personal oversight during development, this version introduced a number of issues. Some players encountered serious bugs such as Legendary Bosses not unlocking and black screen errors, which significantly impacted the gameplay experience. Additionally, we were unable to provide a stable update in time over the past few days, and we deeply regret the inconvenience caused.

All related issues have now been identified and fixed. Starting today, we will enter a phase of rapid fixes and optimization, doing our best to resolve reported bugs as quickly as possible while continuing to improve the game.

I have also taken time to seriously reflect on the impact caused by this unstable version. Moving forward, I will approach development and testing with greater care to deliver a more stable and enjoyable experience. As a token of our apology, we will also provide compensation (a free DLC) to all players after this round of fixes is complete.

Update Contents:

• Fixed black screen issues caused by transparent window mode (If the issue persists after updating, please try switching transparency mode manually or restarting the game)

• Added Auto-Forge feature, allowing you to select specific affixes and quickly roll for desired stats

• Improved dungeon drop display

  All dungeons can now drop equipment up to Level 3500, with clearer range indication

• Fixed an issue where the Dragon Boss would not drop equipment or unlock the Clown

• Added new options:

  • Disable Legendary Boss screen shake

  • Disable certain visual effects

• Fixed an issue where fishing sound effects would continue after closing the home

• Fixed issues where some skills dealt no damage or had incorrect damage tracking

• Fixed critical rate scaling issues and introduced a new mechanic: Critical Rate exceeding 100% will now convert into Critical Damage

• Added One-click Equip feature (Best suited for early-game use; may not always provide optimal builds)

• Balance adjustments:

  • Significantly reduced enemy damage

  • Increased the importance of Defense

• Fixed many known bugs (including missing affixes, etc.)

• Improved inventory organizing logic Added "AND / OR" filter conditions

  Auto-sell 7-Star equipment below required level

• Fixed an issue where monsters would not deal damage

  (Higher floors are now functioning correctly—please adjust floors accordingly)

• Added new ways to expand the number of animals

We sincerely apologize for the stat imbalance caused by this unstable version. We will do everything we can to improve the playability of future updates. At the same time, we want to make a clear commitment: we will not nerf player stats, and future balance adjustments will primarily focus on buffing weaker classes and builds instead.

Upcoming Updates:

• Legendary Boss “Extreme Challenge”

  (Targeting equipment levels: 1500–3500)

• Auto-challenge for Legendary Bosses

Once again, we sincerely apologize to all players. Thank you for your understanding, feedback, and continued support—it means a lot to the development of the game. Welcome to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/M4cDm62pXu

We will keep working hard to improve the game and hope to bring you a better and more enjoyable experience.

— Developer

Dear players,

We sincerely apologize for the black screen issue introduced in the recent update. We know this caused significant inconvenience for many of you, and we’re truly sorry for the disruption to your experience. Thank you to everyone who reported the issue and patiently waited while we worked on a fix.

The problem has now been addressed. However, if you still encounter a black screen after updating to the latest version, please try the following temporary solution:

Workaround:

Hello Adventurers,

We have released Version 1.1 of Desktop Raid. This update mainly focuses on fixing a number of bugs and improving several gameplay issues. Thank you all for your patience and feedback!

🛠 Update Details

Bug Fixes & Improvements:

Dear Adventurers,

We have noticed that some players reported an issue where the Supporter Pack content in Desktop Raid is not taking effect properly. The development team has confirmed the problem and is currently working on an urgent fix.

The contents of the Supporter Pack will automatically take effect in a future update, so please wait patiently for the upcoming patch.

At the same time, to thank everyone for your support and understanding, we will provide additional compensation for players after the issue is fixed (including extra resources, skins, equipment, etc.).

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this issue has caused, and we greatly appreciate your support and patience.

The dev will continue working hard to improve the game experience, and we will share further updates with the community as soon as possible.

Thank you again for your support!

Dear Adventurers,

First of all, thank you very much for your support and enthusiasm for Desktop Raid. After the official release, we have received a large amount of player feedback, and we have identified several issues that may affect the gameplay experience. Our development team is currently investigating and fixing them as a top priority.

The confirmed issues currently include:

Hello Adventurers!Your progress from the Demo will carry over to the full version.

The full version of DesktopRaid is now officially live!

Thank you to all players for your support, feedback, and companionship throughout the development process.

Today, we finally welcome the complete version of the game.

Below are the full release update details:

Class System

The full version includes 8 base classes and 16 advanced classes:

Assassin → Ninja / Shadow Hunter

Gravekeeper → Death Knight / Necromancer

Archer → Hunter / Elven Ranger

Warrior → Berserker / Knight

Monk → Sword Master / Qi Master

Alchemist → Inventor / Flame Warlock

Mage → Thunder Mage / Ice Mage

Priest → Blessed One / Bishop

Equipment System

Added 133 special affixes, including:

General Damage Boost (22 types)

Attribute Damage Boost (6 types)

Buff Damage Boost (5 types)

Defense / Survival (13 types)

Life Steal Sustain (1 type)

Loot & Wealth Bonuses (3 types)

Special Mechanics (15 types)

Class Exclusive (27 types)

Accessory Exclusive (20 types)

Off-hand Exclusive (20 types)

Forging System

New features:

Automatic Gem Combination

Automatic Forging System

Players can set a target item or attribute, and the system will automatically complete the forging process.

Set System

The full release introduces 14 equipment sets.

Complete Homestead System

The homestead system fully opens four interconnected areas:

Farming

Animal Husbandry

Building

Fishing

Content includes:

12 Plants

12 Animals

21 Buildings

56 Fish Types

67 Fishing Day Types

20 Sea Areas

Farming System: Plant crops and harvest fruits.

Animal Husbandry System: Draw and raise animals. Fruits can be used as feed. Animals accumulate homestead currency over time and can be harvested periodically. Animal manure can also accelerate plant growth.

Fishing System: Some fruits produced by plants can be used as bait to speed up fish production.

Fishing is the most distinctive system in the homestead, featuring its own independent gameplay. It functions as a mid-sized incremental clicker experience with a rich talent system. Players can unlock talents to improve fishing efficiency and progress more smoothly through the early stages of the game.

Quests & Achievements

Beginner Guide Quests expanded to 49 Steam Achievements: 50

Legendary Bosses

Added 7 Legendary Bosses, each with unique mechanics and exclusive rewards.

Thank you again to every player for your support!

Jump into DesktopRaid now and begin your own desktop adventure!

Hello Adventurers!Your progress from the Demo will carry over to the full version.

Only 1 day remains until the official release of DesktopRaid!

Today we bring you Full Release Preview – Part 2!

Full Release Preview – Part 2

Forging System Improvements

New features in the full release:

Automatic Gem Combination

Automatic Forging

Players only need to select a target item or desired attribute, and the system will automatically perform forging and consume the required resources.

This significantly reduces repetitive operations and makes build crafting much easier.

Set Equipment System

The full release introduces 14 unique equipment sets.

Each set features its own special mechanics. Detailed effects will be revealed in tomorrow’s full release.

Legendary Bosses

The full version adds 7 Legendary Bosses.

Each boss features unique combat mechanics and exclusive set rewards.

Tomorrow we will reveal the complete list of content in the official launch announcement!

Thank you to every adventurer for your continued support.

We look forward to seeing you again in DesktopRaid.

Hello Adventurers!Your progress from the Demo will carry over to the full version.

Only 2 days remain until the official release of DesktopRaid!

Before the full launch arrives, we’d like to give everyone a preview of what’s coming in the full version. Today we bring you Full Release Preview – Part 1!

Full Release Preview – Part 1

Class System Fully Unlocked

The full version will feature 8 base classes and 16 advanced classes.

Each class has its own unique playstyle and progression path, allowing players to create a wider variety of builds and strategies.

Major Expansion to the Equipment System

The full release introduces 133 new special affixes, greatly expanding build possibilities and playstyles.

More Content Will Be Revealed Tomorrow!

The full version will also include Set Equipment, the Homestead System, Legendary Bosses, and many other major features.

Only 2 days remain until launch.

Thank you to every adventurer for your continued support and companionship throughout this journey.

We look forward to meeting you again inside DesktopRaid.

Hello Adventurers!Your progress from the Demo will carry over to the full version.

After a period of development and preparation, we are excited to announce that:

DesktopRaid will officially launch on March 9, 2026!

From the earliest concept to what the game has become today, this project would not have been possible without the attention and support from our players. Every exploration, every shared discovery, and every adventure has helped make this small desktop world feel more alive.

Seeing more and more players joining the adventure—experimenting with builds, sharing equipment, and exploring dungeons together—has been incredibly rewarding for us. Watching the game gradually grow its own player-driven ecosystem and atmosphere is something we truly value.

For the official release, we have further optimized and polished the game to provide a more stable and enjoyable experience.

On March 9, DesktopRaid officially begins its journey.

Thank you to every adventurer for your continued support and companionship. We look forward to meeting you again in the desktop dungeons.

1. **Fixed an issue with abnormal HP regeneration:**

Due to a formula error in the previous version, HP regeneration was incorrectly magnified by about 100 times. If you feel that combat has become more difficult after the update, please note that this is the intended balance. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and poor experience. The upcoming official release will introduce more powerful equipment and stat affixes to aid you in battle.

2. **Fixed a bug where characters would float in the air.**

3. **Fixed a bug requiring multiple battles with certain BOSSes:**

(This was originally a multi-layer HP bar mechanic, which has now been removed.)

Thank you for playing our game. We have made the following updates:

1. Significantly reduced the strength of bosses before Adventure Level 200;

2. Fixed a bug where Legendary Bosses did not drop equipment;

3. Fixed a bug where characters would get stuck in the air and be unable to come down.

Thank you for playing our game. We have made the following updates:

1. Increased Offline Idle Income and scaled it according to your adventure level.

2. Increased the healing strength of Priest and Bishop skills by approximately 50%.

3. Changed the effect of the 'Clown' Set: Casting a skill now has a 15%-35% chance to restore 45% of Max HP and increases Critical Hit Damage by 1.5 times for 2 seconds.

4. The 'Dragon King' Set can now reduce damage taken by up to 45%.

5. Significantly reduced enemy attack in Hell S difficulty, while slightly increasing their HP.

6. Increased Gold and Diamond drop income from enemies by +200%.

7. Fixed some known bugs.

8. Legendary Bosses in Hell and Hell S difficulties now drop 1 extra Equipment Chest.

9. Increased the values of some Warrior, Berserker, Assassin, and Ninja skills, and reduced skill cooldowns.

10. Fixed a bug where Ninja lightning ninjutsu could stack infinitely. This may reduce damage statistics, but Ninja remains a top DPS class in the current version.

11. Added Left-Right and Left-Side monster spawn modes, as well as an option to prevent floor loss on team wipe.

Dear Players,

Thank you for your continued support and passion for our game.

Recently, while updating a series of new features, we encountered version instability and bugs, which unfortunately led to a reset of home progress. We understand this has impacted your gaming experience and caused losses. For this, the entire R&D and Operations team sincerely apologizes.

To support our long-time players, we are issuing resource compensation to all existing save-file users. We hope these resources will help you smoothly progress through the early stages and explore every feature of the game.

Our recent frequent updates are part of our commitment to delivering the best possible experience for the official launch. We will continue to listen to your feedback to improve the game. If you are satisfied with the current experience or excited about the game’s potential, we kindly ask you to leave us a positive review on the testing page. Your support is crucial to us.

Thank you for your understanding, and have a great time gaming!

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Pinewood *5000

Oakwood *5000

Walnut *5000

Silverwood *5000

Diamond 5 million