The Banner Saga news & patch notes

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Greetings, Linux Users: Several of our fans who use Linux on Steam have requested that we remove the Linux version from the Banner Saga library to enable Linux users to play using Steam's Proton system. You can read more here, in our Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/237990/discussions/0/1742225999457575102/ If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us via support stoicstudio com. Thanks for all your feedback which has helped us make Banner Saga awesome.

In this incremental update we attacked some annoying issues that have been eluding us with audio in areas of the game, made some general quality of life performance improvements and balance updates, as well as additional fixes to localized languages.

Patch Notes:

• Story: Opening text is no longer missing lines
• Music: The final battle “Bellower music” track should no longer cut out
• Audio: Muting all options now mutes the voiceovers in game
• Misc: Other performance updates, fixes and improvements
• Localization: Additional text fixes to some languages

Remember to complete your Saga with Banner Saga 2 and Banner Saga 3: https://store.steampowered.com/app/281640/The_Banner_Saga_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/485460/The_Banner_Saga_3/ Build number - 2.58.17

We released a build today to address a few fixes and make improvements to the game! This is part of our ongoing commitment to make the game awesome, and we sincerely appreciate the reports and forum posts from our players who alert us to bugs and feedback on issues within the game. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Banner Saga series awesome. Following is a list of specific fixes made in Banner Saga 1, many additional incremental fixes have been made across both the foundation code base and game engine that do not appear in this list:

• Mac cannot load game after recent Steam update on some systems
• Bellower Music cuts out in 2nd part of final battle
• Muting all options does not mute the voiceovers in game
• Opening text is missing lines
• Arriving at Wyrmtoe triggers a Console Error
• Travel to the godstone of Stravhs triggers a Console Error
• Audio Console Error at camp after Hridvaldyr godstone
• D-pad and "X" icon on the Turn Order pop up in Chapter 2 are misplaced
• Russian - Text not aligned on character promotion pop up
• Japanese - Truncation at the information box in battles

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/5396743/047f093046d6e4b842e8b1f6d3bb624d413557f5.png Build number - 1.2.3

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/5396743/ca91b1a87a28e2a913d786e0c53a6e2547785b0e.gif Banner Saga 3 - the third and final game in the epic trilogy - is now available for download here on Steam! Continue your journey now that the end has come: https://store.steampowered.com/app/485460/The_Banner_Saga_3/ This community of fans is the most incredibly supportive and encouraging group of players we have had the pleasure to meet and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you’ve done to make this day happen! View the new Launch Trailer, here: https://youtu.be/dbGFAYEh-r0 Please share the news with your friends and family, on social media, and in your streaming channels. Enjoy the last leg of your epic saga. On behalf of the entire Stoic team: Skål!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/5396743/b02848033a63ed30ab79c3e2882592a48ca5f140.png All of our players have been hugely supportive throughout the development of the trilogy. Thanks to those of you who reported bugs, gave us feedback about performance and ideas for improvements. We’ve been listening carefully to all of you and are releasing a build for Banner Saga 1 (and Banner Saga 2) in preparation for the launch of the finale.

• Volume Sliders: Added independent audio channel volume adjustment
• Stats: Added a stats preview on the Hero Party selection screen.
• Performance: Made several performance improvements.
• Bugs: Several bug fixes are included in this build. Thanks for sending in bug reports!
• Translation: We’ve updated both the Chinese language and Brazilian Portuguese language, as well as added several other Localization fixes.
• SDK: We’ve made various SDK updates and adjustments.

We’re so excited that our launch date for Banner Saga 3 is quickly approaching on Thursday, July 26 - NEXT WEEK! If you haven’t already, please put it onto your wishlist or pre-order Banner Saga 3 here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/485460/The_Banner_Saga_3/

Patch Notes for Banner Saga 1 - 2.55.40

Following is a list of specific fixes made in Banner Saga 1, many additional incremental fixes have been made across both the foundation code base and game engine that do not appear in this list:

• Rest after Onef's betrayal doesn't consume supplies
• Arriving at the Stravhs godstone in Chapter 7 causes a hang
• Two digit stats are cut off on Information Panel
• Floating text is not displayed properly at the two last strikes of "Bloody Flail" ability
• Language setting is being reset to English in certain situations
• Characters in certain languages are not displayed correctly
• Significant performance drop can be observed while caravan is crossing godstone or town
• Loading save during tutorial battle evokes internal error impacting performance
• Loading save during battle evokes internal error impacting performance
• Edge case infinite loading screen at the beginning of Chapter 2
• Player is unable to progress in Boesgard if the 1000 day limit has been reached
• Rupture ability does not cause wounded allies to explode
• The Crest is not displayed in Hakon's caravan
• Blinking highlight is misaligned with text
• Red squares appear under transparent gamepad button icons after certain steps
• End Training in battle view is inaccessible with a gamepad
• Multiple Backers' Crests contain a skull or skull-alike image
• Icon for escape key is missing in tutorial prompt
• Training does not calculate the size of player's party properly
• "Points available" in some languages is not centered vertically
• Thread the Needle ability has no animation
• Chapter 5 - Single glitch is visible during the cutscene after Iver and Bellower battle
• Alette's animation in Ability information panel is missing
• Multiple issues with caravan animation on the road to Skogr
• The player may obtain already owned item
• Some of the coat of arms graphics are placed out of boundaries
• Bonus item is obtained even when the party is defeated in the battle
• Puncture does not add damage to Thread the Needle ability
• Missing Iver special ability animation when used on Bellower
• The font size is too small in certain places of the game

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/5396743/2c8366d54cb53820dbd53f3bb5c2ca4ebbcfd99b.png Build number - 2.55.40

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/5396743/a57b31f3fb7fce4c3dcfceff8b9a058cea0ea483.png Chinese language support in Banner Saga is released today - you asked and we listened! Build number - 2.49.02

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• Map: Added tooltip translations for map locations. By default, a tooltip follows the mouse, or you can hit the TAB key to toggle them all off and on.
• Hotkeys: Add control/alt arrow keys for cycling through allies, and shift arrow keys for cycling through enemies
• Hotkeys: Add cycling of abilities with the '2' hotkey
• Battle: Items won in battle now show up in the Battle Resolution red banner screen
• Battle: Units Injured in battle are now summarized on the Battle Resolution red banner screen
• Performance: Optimization of AI think time
• Misc: Fix issue when using Impale and with Knockback items
• Misc: Fix Silver Arrow appears to be inactive when Willpower is depleted (Boersgard)
• Misc: Fix "Fight on Bridge" hitbox button offset from the illuminated area (Einartoft)
• Localization: Fix some assorted translation errors in RU, ES, PT, PL

Build number - 2.48.04

• Map: Added tooltip translations for map locations. By default, a tooltip follows the mouse, or you can hit the TAB key to toggle them all off and on.
• Hotkeys: Add control/alt arrow keys for cycling through allies, and shift arrow keys for cycling through enemies
• Hotkeys: Add cycling of abilities with the '2' hotkey
• Battle: Items won in battle now show up in the Battle Resolution red banner screen
• Battle: Units Injured in battle are now summarized on the Battle Resolution red banner screen
• Performance: Optimization of AI think time
• Misc: Fix issue when using Impale and with Knockback items
• Misc: Fix Silver Arrow appears to be inactive when Willpower is depleted (Boersgard)
• Misc: Fix "Fight on Bridge" hitbox button offset from the illuminated area (Einartoft)
• Localization: Fix some assorted translation errors in RU, ES, PT, PL

Build number - 2.48.04

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We're pleased to present the official Česky (Czech) translation of Banner Saga! We'd like to thank Martin Jurtík for providing the translation. 中文 (Chinese) translation is almost finished and will be released soon! We've added a few hotkey enhancements to combat. You can cycle through battle units with the left and right arrow keys, but now you can cycle through just your allies by also holding down Control key, and you can cycle through just your enemies by also holding down Shift key. Furthermore, we've enhanced the Ability hotkey, the 2 key, with the capability to select between multiple abilities, and to confirm the ability. As a refresher, here are the primary action hotkeys in battle:

• 1: Move
• 2: Ability
• 3: Attack
• 4: End Turn / Rest
• 0: Use Horn

Also in this build we've fixed a variety of mostly minor issues to further polish and improve your experience. Please see the build notes below for more details:

• Fix - Severe morale drop when reaching vicinity of Grofheim
• Fix - Resting without supplies does not decrease morale
• Fix - War Bonus item is obtained even when the party is defeated in the battle
• Fix - Gamepad Controller issue causing spontaneous save game reloading on certain button presses
• Fix - Text issue with Fasolt's Saga 1 and 2 descriptions being swapped
• Fix - Issue causing part of Eyvind's hair to sometimes disappear. We’re sure he’ll be much happier now.
• Fix - Backbiter Champion displaying Dagr's appearance
• Fix - Battle Promotion banner is not displayed in Korean
• Fix - Alette's appearance is not displayed during some battles
• Fix - Caravan banner misaligned with caravan in some scenes

If you have any issues or bugs to report or need assistance, please let us know at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to help! Thank you.

We're pleased to present the official Česky (Czech) translation of Banner Saga! We'd like to thank Martin Jurtík for providing the translation. 中文 (Chinese) translation is almost finished and will be released soon! We've added a few hotkey enhancements to combat. You can cycle through battle units with the left and right arrow keys, but now you can cycle through just your allies by also holding down Control key, and you can cycle through just your enemies by also holding down Shift key. Furthermore, we've enhanced the Ability hotkey, the 2 key, with the capability to select between multiple abilities, and to confirm the ability. As a refresher, here are the primary action hotkeys in battle:

• 1: Move
• 2: Ability
• 3: Attack
• 4: End Turn / Rest
• 0: Use Horn

Also in this build we've fixed a variety of mostly minor issues to further polish and improve your experience. Please see the build notes below for more details:

• Fix - Severe morale drop when reaching vicinity of Grofheim
• Fix - Resting without supplies does not decrease morale
• Fix - War Bonus item is obtained even when the party is defeated in the battle
• Fix - Gamepad Controller issue causing spontaneous save game reloading on certain button presses
• Fix - Text issue with Fasolt's Saga 1 and 2 descriptions being swapped
• Fix - Issue causing part of Eyvind's hair to sometimes disappear. We’re sure he’ll be much happier now.
• Fix - Backbiter Champion displaying Dagr's appearance
• Fix - Battle Promotion banner is not displayed in Korean
• Fix - Alette's appearance is not displayed during some battles
• Fix - Caravan banner misaligned with caravan in some scenes

If you have any issues or bugs to report or need assistance, please let us know at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to help! Thank you.