Pale Coins news & patch notes

Bugfixes:

• Fixed crashes caused by certain spells

This update resolves crashes triggered by specific spells (e.g., Magic Turret, Ice Ring, ...). Thank you for reporting and helping track this down.

Have fun playing Pale Coins!

Dear Champions,

Version 1.1.1 has arrived with a big milestone. Pale Coins is now officially available in Russian!

Huge thanks to the team at Inlingo for helping bring the world of Grenmark and its secrets to a whole new audience. It's been a great experience, and I am looking forward to adding more localizations in the future.

The update also brings a wide range of improvements.

Major Updates

• Russian localization

• Zoom feature in the Pale Coins skill tree

• Save state validation at the start of the game (in case save files are corrupted due to not properly closing the game)

• Game settings can be changed in-game

• New items and new skills

• New gems and enchantments

Minor Updates

• Performance improvements

• Weapon rotation when attacking

• Various UI effects

• Various animation improvements

• Stamina when sprinting is now consumed only when enemies are nearby

• Displayed modifications in the equipment window, item information, and player window are sorted

• Added affix to trigger a skill if damage with a specified skill is dealt

• Added affix to trigger a skill if damage with a specified damage type is dealt

• Increased stacks of lockpicks and potions at merchants

• Improved the description of the pan for cooking

• Increased "superior" prefix scaling and armor bonus

• Replaced "Counter Missiles" with "Reflect Missiles"

• Added Developer Mode setting (F12 no longer activates the in-game debug mode if Developer Mode is not enabled)

• Added loading skills, prefixes, and suffixes via the mod folder

• Proper skill naming for melee attacks

• Changed item modification handling of missiles

• Enchanted prefixes deal more damage

• Short freeze-frame timeout to prevent the game from "stuttering"

• Space key to skip dialogues

• Modifications of items are no longer shown combined when enchanting

• New books hinting at enchantment recipes

• Blood realm layout is always generated anew when entering

• Level Up tutorial is only shown when outside of combat

• New Dodge and Backstep FX

• Increased the Dodge and Backstep iframes and distance

• Changed map layout of the secret boss in Varethraen

Bugfixes

• Fixed typos

• HP in the HUD no longer displays the value "0"

• Gem shard enchantment no longer creates gems with 0 affixes

• Thanks for playing and supporting Pale Coins. You're the reason the game keeps getting better.

New Major Updates

• Swamp - Venture deep into the swamp to find new enemies and challenges

• Cooking - Buy a pan and cooking recipes to cook food over a kindled bonfire

• Item Collection - Visit Frestek's Collection in the capital to store items

• Loot Filter - Specify which items you want to see and hide the rest

Major Improvements

• New Items - Several new items for high-level characters

• New Unique Gems - A few new unique gems to socket onto your gear

• New Prefixes and Suffixes - Increase item and build variety

• New Enchantments - More ways to improve your gear (List of possible item enchantments: Enchantments – Pale Coins Wiki)

• Local Storage - Store items you wish to keep in new chests in the old forest and the academy

• Skills - Equipped skills will be remembered per weapon

• Item Dsiplay - Nearby items are now displayed simultaneously (Setting to enable / disable the feature)

• Item Comparison - Toggle the comparison between the new and equipped item

• Training - Training is now limited per difficulty (no longer possible to train the same skill twice on the same difficulty)

• Journal - Discovered Enchantments are now shown in the Journal

Minor Improvements

• Magic skill gems can be socketed into Runes and Staffs

• Summon information is shown in the Skill Information

• Performance improvements in the Swamp

• Discovered Enchantments are now shown in the Journal

• Increased Spacing between Level Up buttons in the Player Window

• Display item information when no random blueprint is available

• Enchantment recipe to craft random Blueprints is changed

• Increased Attack Speed / Increased Cast Speed now affects skills where the Skill Button is held (e.g. Charged Arc)

• Enemies in the Blood Realm have a small chance to drop Small Blood Gems

• Quick access to the Player Window, Journal and Map on controllers via the Game Options

• Teleportation window can be closed with the "B" gamepad button

• Increased the visibility of the gamepad and keyboard input texts and symbols

• New Bingo Goals

• Auto-scroll in the item information can be enabled / disabled via the settings

• Display the current filter and sorting in the inventory

• Scroll Bar in the inventory

• New Achievements

Balancing Changes

• Changed affix ranges of Gems

• Changed Stat Requirements of Weapons and Armor

• Magic turret is now limited to two at once

• Maximum gold cost affix is now properly limited

• Added passive scaling to wisp summons

• Reduced the skill costs of some unique weapons

Bugfixes

• Physical Defense of enemies is now calculated correctly

• Hallgrim no longer disappears

• Item Sorting is more consistent and items no longer "flicker"

• Fixed issue where using the Ritual Stone Key during cutscenes was possible

• Correctly show XP notifications

• Fixed XP gained from Orc Chief boss

• Resolved issue where summons caused issues during the Orc Skeleton fight

• Resolved issue where summons caused issues in the Lake Passage

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you all so much for your support, your feedback, and most importantly for playing Pale Coins. It truly means the world to me.

The last few weeks have been busy with adding new content and mechanics, as well as shaping a rough plan for next year.

Version 1.1.0

New enemies and challenges await you on your journey to find the Champion's Coin.

In mid‑January, the major update Call of the Swamp will be released, bringing all the new content, items, and mechanics that have been in development since the last update back in November:

• Content - New enemies and a new challenge deep within the swamp

• Cooking - Grab a pan, light a campfire, and cook several different meals

• Item Collection - Find and collect items in the new item collection in the Capital

• Loot Filter - Specify which items you want to see and hide the rest

• Local Storage - New chests where you can store your important items

• New Items - Several new items for high-level characters

• New Prefixes and Suffixes - Increase item and build variety

• New Enchantments - More ways to improve your gear

Here's a big thank you to everyone who has already played the game and supported the journey so far. Your feedback over the last few weeks has been incredible.

Also, a special shoutout to the Steam team for reviewing Pale Coins for the Steam Deck compatibility and the great cooperation throughout the process.

What's next after hitting this important milestone?

Thanks to your feedback, development has not stopped. Work on more Quality of Life features, new mechanics and fresh content is already in progress, and there will be more updates soon.

Until then, grab the Steam Deck and enjoy Pale Coins wherever you like!

(Or play on PC... That's fine too, I guess)

Improvements:

• Added "Large" text scaling option in the graphics settings

• Invoke Steam Deck on-screen keyboard when setting a custom seed for Bingo

• Improved readability of Bingo goals

• Added automatic horizontal scrolling for large input hints

• Removed the heart of a warrior from the Blood Realm shop

• Price increase for the Dry Heart item

Bugfixes:

• Resolved item sorting by Newest for items pre Version 1.0.9

Improvements:

• Increased the number of gems available at the end of the Blood Realm

Bugfixes:

• Fixed an issue where enemies failed to respawn when starting a new game

• Fixed a crash caused by clicking the close button and settings tab simultaneously

• Improved the visibility of the item amount selection in the inventory

• Fixed an issue where the item amount window remained open after closing the inventory

Improvements:

• Added Inventory Sorting for Weapons, Armor and Miscellaneous Items

• Added Inventory Filter for Miscellaneous Items (Gems, Quest Items, Blueprints, ...)

• Added Inventory Tabs when storing and enchanting items

• Newly picked up items are highlighted (Option to enable / disable the feature)

• Introduced New Game+ Selection

• Rebalanced high-level item stats and requirements

• Added an alternate route to complete the Wine Monopoly quest

• Added New Cultist items

• Faction armor can now have sockets

• Attribute Point Reset now needs to be confirmed

• Right joystick support added for camera control

• Quick Access Bar items are now excluded when junking by rarity

• After the end credits, players now return to the game instead of the main menu

• Refined dialogues to clarify the one-faction limitation

• Borderless fullscreen is now the default setting for new installations

• Enabled separate chest storage in the Hardcore game mode

Bugfixes:

• Removed an enemy from the Endless Tower Mode to prevent crashes

• Fixed issue where special merchants reset their inventory upon repeated interaction

• "Open Chests" skill now opens gray chests

• Fixed bug where %-based damage bonuses didn’t apply to "Chance to inflict additional x damage" effects

• Adjusted bounding box for the Obsidian Core enemy

Improvements:

• Reverted the maximum item level cap of random loot in Standard

• Luck scaling is increased slightly

• Plants have a random chance to regrow

• Plant knowledge skill costs were reduced

• Added new chests in the Blood Dungeon Level 2

• Lesser Undead base summon time was increased slightly

• Equipping weapons no longer removes the "lock" state

Bugfixes:

• removed affix chances from Grenkam's Might

• Resolved mapping issue in the Crystal Caverns

Improvements:

• Reduced the NG+ level increase of enemies

• Nerfed the damage scaling of enemies in higher NG+ cycles

• Option to lock items in the inventory

• Option to mark items as junk based on rarity

• Option to show / hide junked or locked items

• New Armor Prefixes

• New high-level Artifacts

• New high-level Weapons

• New gems and enchantment recipes

• Nerfed luck bonus to item find and magic find

• Capped the maximum item level of random loot in the Standard game mode. High-Level items are obtainable starting NG+

• Changed the handling of "on kill" item modifications

• New chest placed nearby Jesse's chest for a lockpicking intro

• Stamina consumption is now visible for most skills

• Text highlight in the player window the after reaching the maximum amount of -Damage Taken

• Saving is no longer possible in the Endless Tower game mode

• Teleportation is no longer possible in the Blood Dungeon

• XP information when hovering over the XP bar

Bugfixes:

• Changed the Critical Hit Bonus on random items

• Fixed several item inconsistencies

• Resolved crash when interacting with the altar immediately after sacrificing a heart

• Resolved crash when selecting a skill after increasing the attributes

• Resolved issue where stashed item icons were not shown

Improvements:

• The cellar door in the barracks will stay open when entering the capital through the crypt

• Option to leave the capital by talking to the guard near the gates

• Added translations of inputs where no icon exists

• Increased the number of missiles for the Rain of Fire spell

• Small blood gems can be given to the cultist in the swamp

• Added a new Blood Gem and corresponding enchantment recipe

• Lyrak sells unlimited amount of scrolls

Bugfixes:

• Prevent players from sacrificing another heart while getting teleported to the blood dungeon

• Added missing collisions in the swamp dungeon

• Resolved a visual bug in the enchantment laboratory

• Fixed crash when blocking a fireball in the crypt

Improvements:

• Improved eternal chest handling to prevent item loss

• Optimized the eternal chest display for smaller screens (such as the Steam Deck)

• The Smith Hallgrim is now moved to a more visible location

• Added visual feedback when charging certain skills

• Adjusted the loot drop calculation to ensure item drops at a high player levels

• Added gamepad support for scrolling through blueprints in the journal

Bugfixes:

• Fixed wrong room sizes on the map

• Resolved an issue where Warak's dialogue caused a crash after abandoning the Arcanum Sanguis quest for the Cult

• Resolved performance issues in the volcano lava rooms when Post Processing FX is disabled

• Corrected quest journal entries with incorrect information

• Resolved issue where summons crashed the game in the swamp dungeon

Improvements:

• Option to disable post-processing effects for better performance

Some players experienced performance drops, particularly in the tutorial. To help with that, I've added a new Graphics setting: Post Processing FX

By default, these effects are enabled. Disabling them will turn off visual effects such as "Glow", "Blur" or "Color Tint", which may improve performance on some systems.

I really hope this helps with any performance issues and have fun playing Pale Coins!

Bugfixes:

• Resolved issue where players got stuck at the castle gates after entering the capital via an alternative route

• Resolved issue where the orc charge crashed the game while the magic shield was active

• Resolved wrong gamepad icon mappings for shoulder buttons

• Resolved issue where the fireball missile crashed the game when trying to light a fire bowl in the swamp dungeon

• Resolved missing academy achievement trigger

Improvements:

• Added a quest update when finding the forgotten city

• Eternal Chests are no longer available outside the Standard game mode

• Added tooltip explaining the HUD setting

• Option to disable the screen shake was added

• Added loot drop for the Crystal Bulwark Boss

Hey there,

it's been five long years for this moment to happen. Pale Coins is finally here!

Thank you all so much for being part of this journey, and to you who still want to enjoy the game. Without your support, feedback and help, this would not have been possible,

Instead of listing all the news, there are way too many, let's take a look at some of the frequently asked questions.

Can I continue with my demo character?

Yes, and no. You may continue with your demo character, but keep in mind, that some quest triggers behave differently. My suggestion: stash the items you want to keep and start a new game.

Where can I stash my items?

You can deposit your items in the Eternal Realm. Follow the main quest for a while and you'll ultimately find the chests.

Is there a level cap like in the demo?

In the final release, the level cap is raised drastically. It's currently set around level 200.

What is the estimated game length?

Somewhere around 8h - 10h per playthrough, depending on your play style and the build you end up with.

What game modes are there?

The standard game mode, which is followed by a new game plus for a more difficult challenge. Also, you have the option to start a hardcore run. If all of that is too easy, you have the option to start a custom challenge mode, where you'll be able to pick from a bunch of different curses to get a real challenge.

If you're interested in something completely different, give the Bingo mode or the Endless Tower mode a try.

In case you have questions or feedback, feel free to let me know! :)

Also, please consider joining Discord to get any news as soon as possible.

Hey there,

let's take a short break from whatever you are doing and give the new Demo Version 1.5.0 a try!

There have been many interesting additions and changes since the last demo update, so it was time to share the newest version with you.

Here is what's new in this update:

Endless Tower Game Mode

The latest demo update introduces a new game mode - the Endless Tower.

Battle through waves of monsters on each of the endless levels. Collect gold and gear to stay ahead and try to survive against the increasingly strong enemies.

UI Overhaul

The user interface visuals have been refined across the board to give everything a more polished and cohesive look.

Custom Keybindings

Keybindings are now fully customizable in the game settings. If you ever forget which key does what, this also serves as a handy cheat sheet.

Grappling Hook

A new traversal option has been introduced for non-magic users - the grappling hook.

It can be purchased from merchants or looted from enemies, and equipped to any weapon with at least one open socket.

Controller Support

Controller Support has been around for a while, but it was missing that final layer of polish. With this update, gamepad detection has been enhanced - you can always change your preferred input method in the settings - and new features introduced to deliver a smoother experience.

Thanks for sticking with me through this update!

If you want to stay in the loop and get the latest news first, be sure to join the Discord server. All the news and updates will be posted there immediately.

Have a great day,

Lukas

Hey there,

I want to take a moment to let you know about recent development, the next steps and the new, final release date.

I’ve been working on Pale Coins for over four years now, and seeing how far the development has come - especially in the last few months - fills me with pride. What truly keeps me going is the amazing community around this project. Your support and feedback means the world to me. Thank you so much for being part of this journey.

- Major Updates -

• All Main Story Dungeons and Bosses are complete and are awaiting your challenge

• All faction questlines are now complete - featuring multiple unique missions and even some hidden shortcuts to earn your place. So… which faction will you swear allegiance to?

• Several new optional Quests are added.

• Item Crafting has been expanded by a great repertoire of new blueprints.

• A ton of new items has been added, giving you even more ways to create your perfect build.

• The Intro has been overhauled and now features a Voice-Over.

• A new additional skill tree has been introduced to expand your build options even further.

- What's next? -

• New Games Mode Selections after finishing the game (New Game+ or Hard Mode)

• A new Game Mode which really changes how you will play the game - Bingo

• Improve the Controller Support

• Custom Key Bindings for Keyboard and Mouse

• More End Game Content for you to explore

• Steam Deck Testing and Compatibility

• Steam Achievements

• Testing, QoL Changes, Bug fixes

• Release!

- When will Pale Coins be available? -

Pale Coins is launching this October!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars, spread the word, hit that wishlist button, treat yourself to a pizza or two, and - most importantly - stay awesome and healthy!

Can't wait until then? Give the newest Demo of Pale Coins a try.

Thanks for sticking with me through this update!

If you want to stay in the loop and get the latest news first, be sure to join the Discord server. All the news and updates will be posted there immediately.

Have a great day,

Lukas

• fixed issue where the game did not start for some players
• lockpicking - it is now shown if you have enough DEX to open a chest
• fixed issue where some players got stuck at the randomly placed objects of the mountain path
• changed the scaling of the blood weapons to scale with VIT
• changed the balancing of some of the blood dungeon enemies
• crystal bulwark boss is now slightly more challenging
• fixed the blood splatter of the orc skeletons
• changed the placement of the goblin cave entrance
• outlaw mine entrance is now more obvious

• player level is increased to level 15 over the course of the Steam Next Fest
• more gems and skill gems to socket in your equipment
• new items available after defeating the secret boss in the wasteland
• a second key to the outlaw mine is now available
• resting at the crossroad inn is now possible
• resting at camps or the inn respawns enemies
• more items and item modifications to discover
• balancing changes
• several bugfixes

Thank you so much...

• Discord community
• New regions, dungeons and bosses
• New armor slots
• Improved items
• Improved combat
• Sound overhaul
• Dialogue portraits
• Mod support

2025 Roadmap

• Main quest - the most important thing is to finish all the dungeons and bosses required for the main story.
• Optional content - alongside the main quest I want to provide more optional content to discover. Not only dungeons and bosses, but also quests and lore information spread around the world of Grenmark.
• Your input - I am not the only one with ideas on how to improve Pale Coins or what content to add. Implementing your feedback and your ideas is as important as implementing the content I have planned. Please let me know your thoughts and I'll gladly add them where I see fit.

Exploration

Combat

Items

New Demo Boss

Graphics

Mods

Modding

Roadmap

Demo Update

New Trailer

What's planned for 2024?

What's planned for 2025?

• finish all mandatory regions
• finish all mandatory bosses
• mid- and late-game items and skills
• factions
• pets / companions
• more questlines
• different game modes

Old Forest Improvements

New Character Portraits

Road improvements

New Title Screen

Summary

Summary:

• Character Portraits
• Item Sockets
• Perfect Blocking with Shields

Character Portraits

Item Sockets

Perfect Blocking with Shields

• a new procedurally generated dungeon
• a new dungeon boss
• Crystal Bulwark boss re-design
• finalized the academy layout
• new item slots for boots and gloves
• new mid-game items and skills

- the blood dungeon -

- the Gazer -

- Crystal Bulwark boss re-design -

- finalized the Academy layout -

- new item slots for boots and gloves -

- new mid-game items and skills -

Improved Exploration

Less map sizes

Sprinting

No Enemy Respawn

Elite Enemies

Random item pickups

Items

Item Modifications and stats

Dodge / Block mechanics

Academy

UI Overhaul

Demo 1.3.0

Discord

Other changes

Improved intro

What is that?

Fire Spells

What's next

Major changes

• 3D Sounds
• map items
• new main menu screen
• entrance to the Marin Passage is available
• crafting items is now a thing
• new intro sprites
• a cat in the outlaw camp!!!
• Steam page overhaul

Minor changes

• VFX improvements for several spells and environmental effects
• less mana costs for starting spells
• NPCs react to certain events
• improved the movement of NPCs
• new weapons, armor and artefacts
• option to change the HUD
• improved transparency shader for trees and bushes
• combat trainer is now available for combat skills
• alchemy items are available
• new NPCs
• signs are placed where the demo ends

Bugfixes

• fixed an issue, where summing missiles sometimes crashed the game
• fixed damage calculation of certain modifications
• limited the view for wide screens
• fixed some translations
• fixed gamepad issues
• show notifications above other UI elements

Dungeon improvements

New enemies

Dungeon boss

3D Sound SFX

Steam page update