Archive by Category "Patch" (Page 3)

This patch nukes a laundry list of crash-and-spawn bugs—from lobby crashes and dungeon re-entry lockups to Arena join failures, UI mis-reports, monster pathing goofs, and mis-drops—so everything from Giant Worms to Cockatrice sound effects now behaves properly. It also shifts dungeons from gear-score to rarity gates with new Common-only tiers, retools class abilities and item damages, refreshes animations and icons, tweaks crafting costs, and rebalances Arena ranks and party MMR limits for a smoother, fairer ride.

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue where a crash could occur upon entering the lobby.
• Fixed an issue where certain classes could fail to enter the lobby.
• Fixed an issue where the game could become unplayable after the loading screen when re-entering a dungeon.
• Fixed an issue where the game could crash when changing characters after playing Arena.
• Fixed an issue where the game could crash while attempting to join an Arena match.
• Fixed an issue where the Fighter’s Weapon Mastery penalty was not correctly reflected in the UI.
• Fixed an issue where the bonus spell power from Druid’s Spirit Magic Mastery was not correctly displayed in the UI when using Spirit Magic.
• Fixed an issue where the maximum value of Projectile Damage Reduction might not apply properly.
• Fixed an issue where summoned creatures in Adventure Mode could affect other players.
• Fixed an issue where monsters might not move correctly.
• Fixed an issue where the Giant Worm could detect players located at high elevations.
• Fixed an issue where the Giant Worm placed underground in the Forest Path module could emerge above ground.
• Fixed an issue where the Cockatrice could leave residual sound effects on its corpse if killed from a distance.
• Fixed an issue where the module names for Goblin Cave Cave Altar A and B might not display properly.
• Fixed an issue where players could take damage from monsters immediately upon spawning in the Forsaken Cloister module.
• Fixed an issue where the descending stairs in Great Hall might be blocked.
• Fixed an issue where the High Priests module could prevent movement to other modules depending on its spawn location.
• Fixed an issue where Chests and Potions could spawn overlapping in a specific location in the Bandit Camp module.
• Fixed an issue where Mystical Gem items might not drop in the Goblin Caves dungeon.
• Fixed an issue where Skeleton Champions could drop Legendary gear in Adventure Mode.
• Fixed an issue where Artifacts could drop in High-Roller (0–224) dungeons.
• Fixed an issue where the minimum number of ores obtained in 225+ High-Roller dungeons could be incorrect.
• Fixed an issue where the tooltip for the Unique-grade Spear could incorrectly display flavor text for an Artifact.
• Fixed an issue where Famine’s grip position could differ from that of the Horseman’s Axe.
• Fixed an issue where hitting with the Catice could appear as though the blade did not break.
• Fixed an issue where the pedestal part of the Crystal Ball could appear incorrectly colored.
• Fixed an issue where the item score of the Crystal Frost Ring could be incorrect.
• Fixed an issue where the lantern could appear lit at the waist after switching slots with the Hungering Flame Lantern skin equipped.
• Fixed an issue where the cards could appear outside the table when using the Playing Cards lobby emote.
• Fixed an issue where the proper notification popup might not appear when a Squire-tier player attempts to enter a High-Roller dungeon with a party.
• Fixed an issue where the nickname might not display in the popup when kicking a party member in the Gathering Hall.
• Fixed an issue where spawn points in some Arena modules might not be properly placed.

Game Updates:

• Gold Coin Bags that were accidentally given out have now been retrieved.
• The gold coins from the retrieved Bags are delivered as parcels via the Expressman.
• Entry requirements for dungeons changed from Gear-Score to Rarity-based.
• A new Normal-tier instance has been added that only allows entry with Common-grade equipment.
• Updated the Sorcerer’s Time Distortion ability and icon.
• Updated the Barbarian’s Blood Exchange ability and icon.
• Polished the Panther attack animations.
• Resized the Horseman’s Axe.
• Updated the War Hammer attack animations.
• Added a new Dungeon Adventure Results window to dungeons and modes that previously had none.
• Added a confirmation popup when leaving a party.
• Added new Arena modules and replaced some of the existing modules.
• Removed the Arena party restriction requiring party members be within a specific MMR range as long as all party members are below 1800 MMR.
• Updated the Arena leaderboard ranks cutoffs to better reflect player skill distribution.
• Religion Season has begun.
• Improved convenience features for Religion system.
• Adjusted the Merchant crafting and item purchase limitations:
• Required Golden Teeth for crafting Grimsmile Ring increased from 1 → 5.
• Removed quantity limits for Francisca Axe, Throwing Knife, and Hunting Trap purchases.

Class Balance Updates:

Barbarian

• Berserker also grants a movement speed bonus.
• Savage also increases impact resistance by 1.
• Treacherous Lungs now increases shout duration from 30% to 50%.
• Blood Exchange temporarily sacrifices 15% of maximum health to increase action speed by 15%.
• Savage Roar also reduces the target’s movement speed by 10%.

Rogue

• Dagger Mastery physical damage bonus changed from 15% to 10%.

Druid

• The damage formula for animal attacks now use a curve table instead of a linear formula, and the base damage has been adjusted accordingly.
• Panther’s swipe animation has been changed slightly.
• Panther’s Rush now has 2 stacks.
• Bear’s swipe animation has been slowed down.
• Shapeshift Mastery also reduces spell power bonus by 50%.
• Force of Nature’s additional physical power changed from 3 to 5.
• Spirit Bond damage transfer changed from 15% to 20%.

Sorcerer

• Time Distortion reduces spell power bonus by 15% with each cast. This effect lasts for 6 seconds and can stack up to 10 times.
• All Sorcerer spells now have a casting time of 0.75 seconds.
• All Sorcerer spells now have a cooldown of (Tier×3)+3 seconds.

Item Balance Updates:

• Rapier’s weapon damage has been slightly increased.
• Zweihander’s weapon damage has been slightly increased.
• Flanged Mace’s weapon damage has been slightly decreased.
• Morning Star’s weapon damage has been slightly decreased.
• War Maul’s weapon damage has been significantly increased.
• Castillon Dagger’s weapon damage has been slightly increased.
• Kris Dagger’s weapon damage has been slightly decreased.
• Rondel Dagger’s weapon damage has been slightly decreased.
• Stiletto Dagger’s weapon damage has been slightly decreased.
• Battle Axe’s weapon damage has been increased.
• Double Axe’s weapon damage has been increased.
• Felling Axe’s weapon damage has been increased.
• Bardiche’s weapon damage has been increased.
• Bardiche is now classified as an axe weapon.
• Halberd’s weapon damage has been increased.
• Crystal Ball’s spell power has been slightly decreased.
• Wizard Staff’s spell power has been slightly decreased.
• Lantern Shield’s weapon damage has been slightly decreased.

Developer Comments:

This update brings several large balance changes including a move away from the gear-score system. Game Modes are now limited by item rarity rather than a gear score range. This is done to make it easier for players to gauge and predict the relative strength of the players in a pool. The normal dungeons are now separated into two starting gear limits of ‘Common’ and ‘Rare’ grades. The ‘Common’ grade dungeons allow for quick access to PvP centric matches with super low investment costs. The ‘Rare’ grade dungeons allow players to customize their characters within a specific range and wager their loadout against opposing player builds. The High-Roller ‘Epic’ dungeon ratchets up the heat where the builds are taken to the next level. Finally, the High-Roller ‘Unlimited’ dungeon is meant for the biggest risk takers where the sky is the limit. We have also readjusted the cutoff points for each of the Arena ranks based on actual player distribution from the previous season. The original cutoff points resulted in the lower ranks being underrepresented while too many people were lumped into the uppermost ranks. This significantly reduced the reputation we wanted associated with the higher ranks. The new cutoff points should see a more normal distribution across the ranks with a much smaller percentage of players achieving the ‘Contender’ rank and only the most elite players achieving a rating of ‘Vanquisher’ or ‘Warlord’. We have also relaxed the party MMR restrictions so that it now only applies to parties with a member of ‘Veteran’ ranking or higher. We thank you for your support and see you in the dungeons!

This patch addresses several stability and item drop issues, including a crash fix and corrections to duplicate item drops from specific monsters. Additionally, it tweaks loot balance by increasing the drop rate gap between epic and legendary gems and improving the drop chance for the Cockatrice feather.

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue that could cause a crash during gameplay.
• Fixed a bug where Unique mimic dropped an extra Wanderlight Lantern.
• Fixed a bug where the Giant Bat would drop an extra Giant Bat Wing.
• Fixed an issue where selected items could be deselected when using the marketplace search function.
• Fixed a bug that opened the incorrect DLC page.

Game Updates:

• Increased the drop rate difference between epic and legendary gems in Normal and HR dungeons.
• Improved the chance for the Cockatrice feather to drop.

This patch focuses heavily on bug fixes, resolving numerous visual and gameplay issues ranging from misplaced effects to broken item behaviors and terrain glitches. It also introduces several quality-of-life improvements, including better monster targeting, updated spawn rates, and automatic region selection for smoother matchmaking. Additionally, Arena Test Season 4 kicks off on May 2nd, alongside new achievements and shop discounts!

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue where players could become unable to perform any actions after using Perfect Block or Spell Reflection following a parry with a weapon or shield.
• Fixed an issue where the Spell Reflection effect could be lost when using a ladder after activating the skill as a Fighter.
• Fixed an issue where the ground-cracking effect triggered by the Giant Worm could appear floating in the air.
• Fixed an issue where the Lich’s hit effects may not display as intended.
• Fixed an issue where the electric effect could remain on the corpse of the Skeleton Guardman.
• Fixed an issue where the Demon Imp could slide while teleporting when spotting a monster while in a damaged state.
• Fixed an issue where the Barrier pattern from the Skeleton Mage could appear overly large when applied to a Demon Imp.
• Fixed an issue in the Ruins Forsaken Cloister module where monsters could fall through the terrain after dying on a certain slope.
• Fixed an issue in the Ruins Watchtower module where a specific chest could be placed to open facing the wall.
• Fixed an issue in the Ruins Tower Bridge module where sound effects may cut out.
• Fixed an issue where monsters could fall through the floor upon death at a specific spot in the Inferno Doom Cage module.
• Fixed an issue in the Inferno Bloody Falls module where players could take damage from the blood waterfall and pools without seeing the corresponding VFX.
• Fixed an issue where portals could spawn in hard-to-reach areas.
• Fixed an issue where the Escape Portal VFX could overlap with the ground.
• Fixed an issue where the -10 Adventure Point death penalty might not be applied in High-Roller mode.
• Fixed an issue where the hit effect of Pestilence could appear floating in the air.
• Fixed an issue where the mark left by Deathbloom on players or monsters could persist longer than intended.
• Fixed an issue where a shimmering effect could remain on a monster’s corpse after being killed with Pulverizing Prayer.
• Fixed an issue where the Catice item might not have a Primary stat applied.
• Fixed an issue where Catice could be blocked if hit during its swinging motion.
• Fixed an issue where the blade restoration sound for Catice could play when it was stolen via Pickpocket by a Rogue, even if the weapon was stored in the inventory in a broken state.
• Fixed an issue where the Pearl Necklace might display as “Normal” for Poor to Uncommon grades.
• Fixed an issue where cloaks could appear abnormally stretched when equipped on corpses.
• Fixed an issue where infinite loading could occur when entering the game or loading into the Down Room.
• Fixed an issue where some achievements might not be granted when sending looted items through the Expressman.
• Fixed an issue where some achievements might incorrectly be granted after dying on the next floor with looted items.

Game Updates:

• Arena Test Season 4 is scheduled to begin on May 2nd.
• Improved the monster target selection logic to better adjust for pathfinding.
• Adjusted the spawn rates for trinkets.
• Implemented the automatic region selection system.
• Improved the visibility of Adventure Rank based on selected dungeon type and party size.
• Lanterns and Musical Instruments are now eligible for Dungeon Recovery.
• Improved an issue where the Catice blade could appear cracked even before it broke.
• Improved the cloak visuals when Cloth Simulation is disabled.
• Added new achievements.
• Discounts applied to select shop items.
• The removal of the mistakenly granted DLC: Seasonal Pack Gold Coin Bags, originally planned for #84, has been rescheduled to #85.

Developer Comments

This update brings the addition of the automatic server selection system. To streamline the matchmaking process, players will no longer need to select their server region and instead will be automatically placed in the closest server based on the region of the party leader. We hope this leads to a more fair and optimal experience for players from all regions. We thank you and see you in the dungeons!

Latest patch fixes major bugs, improves enemy behavior, balances artifacts and traps, and introduces new artifacts—Bloodthirst and Catice. Fog of War removed, drop rates adjusted, and performance issues resolved.

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue where channeled spells cast using the artifact weapon Illusory would not break invisibility while channeling.
• Fixed an issue where Warlock’s transformation into Demon form via Blood Pact could cause abnormal shield animations.
• Fixed an issue where movement could become slowed during gameplay.
• Fixed an issue where Wisp Nightmare would not lure nearby monsters after death, contrary to design.
• Fixed an issue where Cockatrice Nightmare’s attack pattern might not affect the player.
• Fixed an issue where Demon Fly Nightmare could become stuck when unable to find a target.
• Fixed an issue where Demon Imp could heal player-summoned minions.
• Fixed an issue where Demon Imp’s heal could apply through walls.
• Fixed an issue where Demon Imp’s healing effect appeared at the target’s feet.
• Fixed an issue where Dreadspine’s attack patterns could appear in the air instead of on the ground.
• Fixed an issue where Druid could move outside the map using animal form in the Ice Cavern Bridge module.
• Fixed abnormal ore spawn rates in the Goblin Mine module.
• Fixed an issue where the torch in Goblin Cave – Cave Altar A module could appear floating in the air.
• Fixed an issue where skeletons could spawn stuck in walls in the Ruins Forest B module.
• Fixed an issue where players could receive debuffs and damage in Inferno Bloody Falls even when the waterfall was not present.
• Fixed an issue where some blood pools placed in Inferno did not deal damage when touched.
• Fixed an issue where only the initial hit damage from the Flame Spout Trap would be applied.
• Fixed an issue where using Wizard’s Invisibility or Potion of Invisibility within the Ghostdust Pouch area would result in no afterimage VFX.
• Fixed an issue where only the Breath of the Deceased boss trigger prop contained AP values.
• Fixed an issue where movement keys and camera rotation might not function properly after resting.
• Fixed an issue where switching held items could cause the previous item to visually overlap.
• Fixed an issue where the Darkgrove Robe might not display correctly when sitting, dying, or performing certain actions.
• Fixed an issue where the helmet might not display correctly after being removed and re-equipped on a dead player wearing Gjermundbu, or when looting it from a Gilded Skeleton.
• Fixed an issue where unequipping certain weapons could momentarily obscure the screen.
• Fixed an issue where weapons might appear abnormally equipped in Spectator Mode inventory view.
• Fixed an issue where crashes could disconnect players and prevent reconnection.
• Adjusted Lobby Skin ambient sound volume.
• Adjusted egg-laying timing of the goose in Exquisite Treasury.
• Fixed an issue where the Expressman’s item delivery alert UI might not function correctly.
• Fixed an issue where the Output Device option was missing from the Audio > Device Settings menu.
• Fixed untranslated text in the description for OPTIONS > Audio > Send Mode.
• Restored lost Gold Coin Bags for affected DLC users.
• Restored lost Gold Coin Bags for affected DLC users.

Game Updates:

• New Artifacts Added: Bloodthirst, Catice
• New Artifact should now drop from the bosses and the special rooms. Catice from the Lich, Bloodthirst from the Warlord.
• Removed Fog of War (FoW) from all dungeons.
• Increased the movement speed reduction when transforming into Bear Form as a Druid from 25% to 30%.
• Changed Panther’s attack animations and combo actions.
• Improved damage application details for Flame Spout Trap.
• Reduced the damage of certain Ghost King attack patterns.
• Polished VFX for Demon Fly
• Improved the drop rates for the the High-Roller Lich, Warlord, Ghost King, and Frost Wyvern.
• Adventure mode Ore nodes can only be mined once now. Changed from 1 to 2 → just 1.
• Reduced the drop rate of Gold Coin Chest but added the Gold Coin Bag to drop from the hoards.
• Adjusted the Merchant affinity required to craft Boss Trigger Props.

Developer Comments

Hi Adventurers,
This update prepares for the start of the new adventure rank season. We have also decided to remove the Fog of War to enable players to make more high-level strategic decisions weighing the risks and rewards of POIs and extraction points. Although we enjoyed the feelings of exploration added by the Fog of War, the feature led to lowered engagement from newer adventurers who we had hoped to protect with this mechanic. We’ve also added two new artifact weapons, the Catice and Bloodthirst which introduces some spectacular new effects. Now that we have our main game modes set, we plan to focus on adding more content for the dungeons in the upcoming season. We thank you and see you in the dungeons.

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue where quest item drop rates could be too low.
• Fixed an issue where the High-Roller entry fee could be applied on each floor descent.
• Fixed an issue where Frost Skeleton Guardman kills might not count for the Squire’s quest.
• Fixed an issue where the Shared Stash could be reset if a Steam user with Legendary Status purchased the DLC: Seasonal Pack without launching the game.

Developer Comments

This patch addresses several edge case bugs. We’ve focused on improving reliability around quests, item drops, and progression systems to ensure a smoother and more consistent experience. Thank you for your patience.

Patch #82 for Dark and Darker is here, bringing tons of bugfixes, performance improvements, and a brand-new mail system called Post Express. The EA#6 Seasonal Pack DLC is also launching, packed with stash upgrades, cosmetics, and consumables. Twitch Drops Campaign #2 kicks off this weekend—don’t forget to link your account and claim your rewards. It’s the perfect time to gear up and dive back in!season Arena event is planned with no Legendary item limits.

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue where attempting to log in via Epic could cause a crash. (https://darkanddarker.com/support/search/36504669021588)
• Fixed an issue where players needed to reconnect after purchasing Legendary Status on Steam in order to apply the status.
• Fixed a crash that could occur after normal gameplay.
• Fixed an issue in Adventure Mode where projectiles thrown or fired by a player upon death could still deal damage to others.
• Fixed an issue where Legendary items could drop in Adventure Mode.
• Fixed an issue where unintended visual effects could appear on the corpse after killing a Skeleton in Ruins High-Roller.
• Fixed an issue where the Mimic might not activate until the interaction was fully completed.
• Fixed a visual bug where the effect when hitting a Mimic did not appear as intended.
• Fixed an issue where unique named monsters were spawning more frequently than intended.
• Fixed an issue in the Crypt Gated Rooms module where all doors in a specific location required a lockpick, making it difficult to move to another module.
• Fixed an issue where the Marvelous Chest in the Ice Abyss Wyvern Lair was placed in the wrong direction.
• Fixed an issue where the player’s view would change directions when exiting through an escape portal.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when transitioning to the next floor.
• Fixed an issue where the corpse of a deceased party member would unexpectedly disappear from view when another party member descended to the next floor.
• Fixed an issue where players could not move to the next floor even after the time limit ended in the Waiting Room.
• Fixed an issue where the loading UI could continue to appear in the tooltip when the cost to claim an item was 0 Gold.
• Fixed an issue where party members’ ratings were not visible (only the party leader’s was) when selecting Arena in party mode.
• Fixed an issue where, after completing a quest, the Merchant’s greeting for the next quest was replaced by the default greeting.
• Fixed an issue where Dexterity and Vigor options were grouped together in the Gem Socketing List.

Game Updates

• The schedule for the Adventurer Rank season in Early Access Season #6 has been revealed.
• The DLC: EA#6 Seasonal Pack will soon be available for purchase. For more details, please visit the official Dark and Darker website or check it out on Steam.
• New Feature Added – Post Express: The mail service in Dark and Darker is now live! Check your ‘Welcome Delivery’ at the Expressman after the patch, and experience the new feature through Twitch Drops Campaign #2, starting this weekend!
• Optimizations and performance improvements.
• Changed Sorcerer’s Levitation in Adventure Mode to now be self-cast.
• Increased Wendigo Frozen Heart drop rate.
• Reduced the amount of potions that spawn on the ground.
• Campfires and Hunting Traps can now appear in crates.
• Adjusted the material requirements for crafting Gold Coin Pouches.
• Changed the crafting material grade for Sterling Weapons from Common to Poor.
• Polished the Marketplace schedule UI.

Developer Comments

With Hotfix #82, we’re also launching a new DLC: Seasonal Pack. This pack includes a variety of helpful items to support your adventures, such as an exclusive torch skin, shared stash expansions, useful consumables, and non-tradeable gold coin containers, all designed to enhance your overall gameplay experience. Additionally, this update enables account linking in preparation for the upcoming Twitch Drops #2. We’ve prepared a range of exciting rewards for this second round of Twitch Drops, so we hope you’ll tune in and join the fun!