Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter news & patch notes

Two dark, punishing adventures collide.

The Tails of Iron II: Whiskers of Winter x Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Bundle is now available on Steam.

From the bitter, frozen peaks of an animal kingdom under siege to a world corrupted by ancient witchcraft, experience two acclaimed dark fantasy action RPGs in one collection. Featuring brutal side-scrolling combat, deep character progression, and beautifully hand-crafted worlds, the bundle delivers dozens of hours of challenging adventure.

For a limited time, save 10% on the bundle until July 9.

Tails of Iron II: Whiskers of Winter follows Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, as he battles across a snow-ravaged kingdom to confront an ancient evil.

In Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, master one of six unique Classes, craft powerful equipment, and uncover the secrets of a vast interconnected world consumed by dark forces.

Get the bundle here

CI Games & United Label Spring Sale — Discover Your Next Adventure

The CI GAMES & United Label Spring Sale is now live — explore a diverse range of unique worlds, stories, and challenges.

Tails of Iron 2 Return to the brutal, war-torn rat kingdom in a new chapter of the critically acclaimed series. Face deadly foes, explore harsh lands, and survive punishing combat in a dark, hand-crafted world.

Tails of Iron A hand-drawn RPG adventure with savage combat and a rich narrative. As Redgi, heir to the Rat Throne, embark on a perilous journey to reclaim your kingdom from the ruthless Frog Clan.

Beyond Galaxyland Set off on a cosmic adventure across a vibrant solar system filled with diverse planets, strange creatures, and memorable companions. Join Doug and his allies in a story-driven RPG — with a playable demo available now.

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Whether you're seeking challenge, story, or exploration — there’s something waiting for you.

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Explore a vast, snow ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, the sequel to the acclaimed action RPG.

As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, journey through harsh northern lands filled with giant beasts, bandits, and deadly encounters as you fight to stop an ancient, blood starved evil.

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Available for a limited time only, save up to 90% on a wide range of games in the Winter Sale.

Descend into the harrowing world of Mournstead in the action RPG Lords of the Fallen, or step into the boots of elite sharpshooter Raven as you infiltrate enemy lines in the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise

Available for a limited time only, save up to 90% on a wide range of games in the CI Games Publisher Sale. Descend upon the harrowing world of Mournstead in action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen, or step into the boots of elite sharpshooter, Raven, as you infiltrate enemy lines in the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise. 

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LORDS OF THE FALLEN: Version 2.5

Following over 70 post-launch updates shaped by millions of players, Lords of the Fallen Version 2.5 delivers the FINAL major update for the dark fantasy action-RPG. Available now and free for all owners, V2.5 adds significantly deadlier boss battles and enemies, an all-new Veteran difficulty mode, new boss weapon animations, a new armour set, and more!

In Tails of Iron 2 you traverse harsh northern lands filled with giant beasts, ragtag bandits and an ancient blood starved evil. If Arlo's journey through the illustrated world of the Ratdom left a mark on you, we would be honored to have your vote for Outstanding Visual Style in the Steam Awards.

From the harsh northern wastes to the darkest lairs of forgotten creatures, Tails of Iron 2 has been a labor of passion for our small team. If Arlo’s story has stayed with you, please consider voting for us in Game of the Year. Your support means everything to our little indie studio.

The beasts of the Wastes are stirring… and there’s never been a better time to face them. Celebrate Steam Animal Fest with 50% off Tails of Iron 2, the brutal, hand-drawn action-RPG set in a savage, snow-ravaged world.

Step into the boots of Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, and battle your way through towering beasts, merciless bandits, and an ancient, blood-starved evil.

Don’t miss your chance to join the hunt — the sale ends soon!

Four years ago, Redgi’s brutal journey to reclaim the Rat Throne began. Since then, thousands of you have stood by his side — mastering punishing combat, braving the Frog Clan’s hordes, and helping to keep the Ratdom alive.

Today marks the 4th Anniversary of Tails of Iron, and we want to say a massive thank you. Your support has turned our little rat game into something truly unforgettable.

To celebrate, we’re giving back — with a Twitter giveaway of free game codes every hour for the next 4 hours. Don’t miss your chance:

Join the giveaway on Twitter.

Haven’t joined the fight yet? Now’s the perfect time:

👉 Begin your journey in Tails of Iron — the hand-drawn RPG adventure of steel, survival, and brotherhood.

👉 Continue Redgi’s saga in the upcoming Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter — where new perils await in a harsher, frozen kingdom..

Four years down. Countless battles fought. And still, the Ratdom endures. Thank you for being part of Redgi’s story — and here’s to the wars yet to come.

Happy Easter Ratdom,

Patch Notes - Update V14932:

New Easter DLC

• A brittle Easter Eggshell Armour Set – this delicate gear offers minimal protection, daring bold rats to rely on skill alone. Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the entire game wearing this and this alone?
• A One-Handed Easter Sword, brimming with seasonal spirit, for slicing foes with festive flair.
• Exclusive upgrade paths for both the armour and sword.

Boss Fight Tuning

• Scorchlin Rider – now easier to ease new players into the adventure
• Baron Frostavik – fine-tuned for a fairer fight
• Elder WereOwl – adjusted for better balance
• WereOwl (side quest variant) – tweaked to match the main quest’s flow

Crafting Adjustment

• Refined the crafting requirements for WereOwl Bows – now requiring beaks and feathers

In-game Credits Adjustment:

• Added missing names to give proper shout-outs to our team.
• Enhanced image quality for sharper, clearer visuals – give ‘em a look!

Bug Fix

• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in an execution animation during the combat tutorial, including Arlo’s issue with Backstabber Pups on the left edge of the arena. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2473480/Tails_of_Iron_2_Whiskers_of_Winter/

Rise in Spring, Ratdom!

Happy Valentails, Ratdom! ❤️🐀

Valentine's Day Update🏹

• New Valentine's Day DLC – Dress to impress with the Cupid-themed armour set featuring a new Helmet, Pauldron, winged Cuirass, and Bow, plus full upgrade trees!

• New Game: Some items and blueprints are earned after completing the intro quest (automatically added to Inventory).
• Existing Saves: If you've already passed the intro, the items will be automatically added to Arlo's Inventory.

Integrated Intel GPU Update

Patch Notes

New Features & Improvements

• Texture Quality setting – Intel GPU users can now launch the game using the Low setting.
• Subtitle Size setting – Adjust text size to make sure every rat gets the perfect reading experience.
• Steam Cloud Save Support – Transfer saves seamlessly between Windows and MacOS.

Fixes & Adjustments

• Fixed controller issues on MacOS (M1 and above).
• Fixed the 'Load Game' menu not opening if a save file was corrupted.
• Fixed a game freeze caused by Mudwyrms using the Dig circle marker attack simultaneously.
• Fixed WereOwl Pauldron items displaying awkwardly while sprinting.
• Adjusted crafting requirements for:

Hey Ratdom,

Patch Notes:

• Fixed an issue where The Undead Sky Scorcher Vangor could get stuck mid-air during the fight in Mount Cauldron.
• Fixed The Outskirts Tomb opening too early after performing specific steps.
• Fixed Mole Parts not being available for purchase in the Crimson Keep if the shop was upgraded beyond Level 1.
• Fixed Slither Scale Hatchlings not dropping loot as intended.
• Fixed Shrimp Parts being incorrectly required for crafting the Slither Scale Tier 3 Gun.
• Fixed an issue where Elementas cooldowns were not resetting upon death.

Ratdom, You’ve Spoken!

Here’s what the press are saying about Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter:

Greetings Ratdom,

1 - A New Hero Rises

2 - Soulslike Combat

3 - A World as Brutal as it is Beautiful

4 - Towering Boss Battles

5 - A Hunt That Feels Real

6 - More Factions, More Enemies

7 - The Legendary Doug Cockle Returns

8 - Side Quests with Real Impact

9 - GRAPPLING HOOK!

10 - New Elemental Traps

11 - Customisable Combat Styles

12 - Secrets Hidden in the Frost

13 - Rebuild Winter’s Edge from Devastation

14 - Elemental Weapons & Armor

15 - Critics & Players Agree

16 - Master the Power of Elementa

17 - Challenge Yourself with Bloody Whiskers

18 - Want to Take it Easy? Play ‘Fairy Tail’ Mode

19 - A Sequel Forged by the Fans

20 - 20% Off at Launch!

Ready to Join the Fight?

Hey everyone,

• Fixed an issue where the game could become unresponsive during the Necromancer Gouraz boss fight on Bloody Whiskers difficulty.
• Fixed an issue where defeating Soldier Grubs with a status effect or Elementa could cause the game to freeze.
• Adjusted the price of the Dull Mole Axe from 0 Coins to 20 Coins.

Greetings Ratdom,

Greetings Ratdom,

Gameplay Overview

Magic & Monsters

Behind the Scenes

Steam Deck Verified ✅

Hear Ye, Ratkind!

The Northern Wastes

A Fractured Kingdom

The Hunter and the Hunted

A Bastion Amid the Blizzard

Weaponry and Armour

The Power of the Gods

Harness the Power of the Elementa

Coming January 28th

Hear Ye, Ratkind!

Your Feedback & Next steps

• Whetstones will now act more like weapon buffs; when used, they will increase the weapon's damage output for a limited time, similar to the poison mechanic in the original Tails of Iron.
• Weapons will no longer dull, resulting in bounce back and the inability to hit enemies. This has been entirely removed.
• Managing the ‘health’ of the whetstone is no longer a requirement.
• Whetstones are now purchasable at the shop and can also be found in the world and as an enemy drop.

Hear ye, Ratkind…

Your Feedback Matters!

• Whetstones will now act more like weapon buffs; when used, they will increase the weapon's damage output for a limited time, similar to the poison mechanic in the original Tails of Iron.
• Weapons will no longer dull, resulting in bounce back and the inability to hit enemies. This has been entirely removed.
• Managing the ‘health’ of the whetstone is no longer a requirement.
• Whetstones are now purchasable at the shop and can also be found in the world and as an enemy drop.

Demo Extended!

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter features:

• An expanded campaign of violence and revenge Whiskers of Winter’s ‘tail’ of Arlo’s fight against the ferocious Dark Wing Bats is an intense experience, featuring a semi-open RPG world set across six varied biomes to explore, and new animal factions to discover.
• Challenging combat Building upon the series’ trademark hardcore combat, Tails of Iron 2 features enhanced weapons gameplay, including four elemental effects (fire, ice, electricity, and poison) to imbue Arlo’s arsenal with unique abilities to use against foes.
• Giant Monster Hunting Side Quests To tip the balance against the new fanged army of Dark Wing Bats, Arlo can track down and overcome 15 gigantic and challenging beasts to harvest their cadavers for rare upgrade materials.
• Improved base building Construct and upgrade the devastated settlement of Winter’s Edge to gain access to more powerful items from the smithy, tastier meals at the kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more!
• Day and night system Arlo will face different foes depending on the time of day, with more enemy types added as additional monsters are hunted down and vanquished.

Hear ye, Ratkind!

Hear ye, Ratkind!

Hear ye, Ratkind!

Hear ye, Ratkind!

Hear ye, Ratkind!

Announcement Trailer

Gameplay Trailer

Greetings Ratkind,

Tails of Iron 2: Whispers of Winter features: