What changed in Darkest Dungeon® in 2018

125 updates · 9 main milestones · May 7, 2018 to Dec 5, 2018

  1. 33 events
    Endless Rewards given out even if quest not completedgameplay
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    Using one pop up font for Koreanbug fix

    Fixes missing pop up characters in Korean

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    Updated corpses to not prevent stall accelerationbug fix
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    Fix to activity log crash with Chinese fontbug fix
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    Fix to prisoner room crashes and errorsbug fix
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    Fix to Hag soft lock and various errorsbug fix
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    Fix to icon tooltip for infestation bannerui ux
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    Typo fix to graveyard entrybug fix

    For death by drinking blood

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    District controller support addedui ux

    Open districts with 'Square' button

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    Fixed bug preventing heart attacks and afflictionsbug fix

    Act out comments would prevent these on the pyre or in the cauldron

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    Changed Bone Bearer’s Unholy Rally skillbalance change

    Prevent over-summoning

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    Fixed typo in Ghoul_B brainbug fix

    Deafening whine is now skull toss

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    Enabled Hot area for Party Position to proceedgameplay

    Walking to the edge of the ‘room’ will allow you to proceed like normal dungeons when using controllers

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    Fix to mod compatibility with duplicate trinket raritiesmodding
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    DLC related: Added upgrade overridesnew contentMilestone

    For Shieldbreaker, Flagellant and Musketeer in different modes

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    Endless Harvest now gives out XPgameplay

    Rewarded quirks have been updated

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    Hook up tooltip to infestation banner with controllerui ux
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    Fix to skip curio/proceed wave overlay positionsbug fix
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    Fix to ignore stealth tag on AOE monster skillsbug fix
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    Added quirks rewards at end of Endlessgameplay

    When reaching at least first threshold

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    Fix to Color of Madness kill count achievementsbug fix

    Being off by one

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    Fix to Countess egg error in graveyardbug fix
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    Fix to hero AI not taking stealth into accountbug fix

    For siren and random command act out with AOE

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    Fixed bug where skills wouldn’t refresh between 2 wave raidsbug fix
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    Fixed bug where threshold rewards were not awardedbug fix
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    Controller: Show inventory frame on empty itemsui ux

    In the raid inventory

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    Fix to battle saving stall and consecutive crit/dodge variablesbug fix
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    Added 'Was Hit' trinket effectsmodding
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    Additional ignore_stealth improvementsbug fix

    To Vvulf & Ancestor

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    Added ignore_stealth to Shrieker skillsbug fix

    To avoid stealthed hero exploit

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    Fix to invalidate stall skill flagbug fix

    Not being used with some enemy-targeting low damage skills

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    Reordered skill side effectsbug fix

    Fixes restraining padlock trinket’s stress damage reduction on party

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    Fix to death effects not showing upbug fix

    When waves get cleared

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  2. 18 events
    Increased Shambler Lootbalance change

    Shambler loot increased.

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    Japanese Localization Addednew content

    Japanese localization added for Darkest Dungeon, The Crimson Court, and The Shieldbreaker.

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    Added Controller Support for Nomad Wagonnew content

    Added controller support for nomad wagon and stagecoach for shard activities.

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    Total Scouting Chance Tooltip Addedquality of life

    Total Scouting chance can now be seen as a tooltip on the Quest Provision screen.

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    Fix to Shambler Ambush Bugbug fix

    Fixed shambler ambush bug.

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    Champion Bone Courtiers Loot Adjustmentbalance change

    Champion Bone Courtiers should drop their special Chalice more often.

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    Fix to Double Ripostebug fix

    Fixed double riposte overriding corpse crit clear.

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    Battle Limit Skill Refreshments Adjustedbalance change

    Battle Limited skills now refresh at the end of a wave group instead of after each wave.

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    Endgame Conditions for Endless Harvestbalance change

    Introduced mutators that increase difficulty after 200 kills.

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    Swinetaur Brain Improvementsbug fix

    Hooked PIG SPEAR back up and improved logic of Trot Retreat.

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    Quest Generation Fixbug fix

    Fixed quest generation that was creating too many quests in individual dungeons.

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    New Modding Options for Virtue Lossmodding

    You can disable new Virtue loss at high stress through Rules.json.

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    Fix for Heart Attack Save Load Exploitbug fixMilestone

    Fixed exploit related to heart attack save load.

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    Fix to Alpha Curio Bugbug fix

    Fixed alpha curio bug in battle.

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    Crit Values Adjustedbalance change

    Tweaked crit values down to account for OnCrit Buffs.

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    Crash Fix When Killing Sirenbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash when killing siren with controlled hero with reflect damage.

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    Mini-map Auto Center Fixquality of life

    Mini-map will no longer auto center when scouting if map_follow_party option is off.

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    Fix for Dead Hero Save Load Exploitbug fixMilestone

    Fixed exploit related to dead hero save load.

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  3. 2 events
    Missing Strings Added for All Languageslocalization

    Added missing strings for all languages

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    Korean Localization Bugs Fixedlocalization

    Corrected some Korean Localization bugs

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  4. 23 events
    Vestal Head Attack Adjustedbalance change

    Vestal head now has a damage + stress attack.

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    Drowned Captain Move Resist Boostedbalance change

    Drowned captain move resist increased to 200+.

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    Fix to Party Order Restorationbug fix

    Fixed issue restoring party order when clicking the skip curio button.

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    Small Flesh Eaters HP Increasedbalance change

    Small Flesh Eaters HP increased to accelerate stall since they are weak mobs.

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    Fix to Town Progression Goalsbug fix

    Fixed issues with town progression goals.

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    New Korean Localization Addedlocalization

    Replaced the old Korean localization with a new version selectable in the language options.

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    Big Flesh Eater Toughened Upbalance change

    Big Flesh Eater received more HP, more PROT, and increased damage.

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    Added Stun Skill Desiremodding

    New stun skill desire added for modding purposes.

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    Focus Ring Small Nerfbalance change

    Focus Ring received a small nerf.

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    Fix to Monster Spawn FXbug fix

    Fixed monster spawn FX not going away in code.

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    Collector's Man At Arms Head Attack Adjustedbalance change

    Man At Arms head now has a damage + stun attack.

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    Crocodillian Added as Potential Bossnew content

    Crocodillian can appear in The Farmstead without needing The Crimson Court DLC.

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    Fix to Crit Buff Iconbug fix

    Fixed crit buff icon not updating.

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    Centered Tray Iconsquality of life

    Tray icons have been centered for better UI experience.

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    Shadow Fade Battle Limit Removedbalance change

    Shadow Fade is no longer limited in battles; buffs adjusted accordingly.

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    Fix to Various Narration Issuesbug fix

    Fixed various narration issues around curio rooms.

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    Show Battle Limit and Health Requirementsquality of life

    Battle limit and health requirements for skills are now displayed in the guild.

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    Fix to Trinket Dragging Crashbug fix

    Fixed crash occurring when dragging trinkets.

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    Collector Added as Potential Bossnew content

    The Collector has been added to The Farmstead as a potential boss.

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    Optimized Loading for Wave Dungeonsperformance

    Optimized loading for wave dungeons and audio streaming to resolve infinite loading issues.

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    The Sleeper Added as Minibossnew content

    The Sleeper can now reappear after the initial phase of The Endless Harvest plot quest.

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    Fix to Vulf Bombsbug fix

    Fixed Vulf bombs not going away.

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    Condensed Leper Defend Tooltipsquality of life

    Leper defend tooltips have been condensed for clarity.

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  5. 2 events
    Original Korean Translation Revisionlocalization

    The original Korean translation is being revised and will be provided as an alternate option.

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    New Korean Translation by BADA Gameslocalization

    Official Korean translation update being implemented, featuring a new font for better legibility.

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  6. 27 events
    Hero Generation Adjustmentgameplay

    Generate heroes if time doesn't progress to the amount of in time and space heroes.

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    Blurred Countdown Overlay Fixbug fix
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    Updated Missing FMOD Librariesperformance
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    Spire Fight Tune Up and Brain Adjustmentsbalance change
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    New Endless Quest Reward Artnew content
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    Herbs No Longer Clear Finale Debuffgameplay

    Herbs no longer clear debuff left from Finale (Jester).

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    Enemies Killed Achievement Logic Fixbug fix

    Enemies killed achievement now uses the direct wave logic kill count during evaluation.

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    Farm Location Tooltip on Quest Selectui ux
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    Buffs No Longer Tick After Bonus Initiative Turnsbalance change
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    Rarity Error Fix on Base Gamebug fix

    Fix rarity error on base game.

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    Polish to Color of Madness Animationsvisuals

    Various fixes and polish to animations for Color of Madness content.

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    Death’s Door Debuffs Reloading Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where upon reloading Death’s Door debuffs would come back if cleared before quitting.

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    The Thing Now Drops Goldgameplay
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    Unused Wave Logic Bug Removalbug fix

    Remove unused wave logic bug.

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    Nomad Wagon Unlocked at Hamletgameplay

    Nomad Wagon immediately unlocked when reaching hamlet.

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    Hag Can Now Appear in Endless Harvestgameplay
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    Progression Goals Fix in Com Questsbug fix

    Fix to progression goals in first two com quests.

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    Limit on Backup Stage Coach Recruitsbalance change

    Limit the amount of backup stage coach recruits to 4.

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    Music Background Index Fixaudio

    Fix to music background index.

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    Districts Panel Tutorial Event Addedui ux
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    Various Tutorials and Town Events Updatedui ux

    Added and updated various tutorials and town events.

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    Front Rank 2-Slot AOE Tuningbalance change

    Hew, Rake, Zealous Acc adjustments.

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    Autogenerate Quests Adjustmentgameplay

    Autogenerate quests when you have different amount of plotquests than the last time you played.

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    Fixed Trot Retreat FMOD Erroraudio
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    Validation for Kill Self Effects Addedgameplay
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    Palegic Guardian’s Cestus Launch Adjustmentgameplay

    Palegic Guardian’s Cestus now launches from all ranks.

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    Missing Shard Texture Fix in Activity Logbug fix

    Fix to error in base game for missing shard texture in activity log.

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  7. 7 events
    Ongoing fix for loading issues in Farmstead missions and hamletbug fix

    Players experiencing loading issues can switch to the 'support' beta branch for fixes.

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    Added missing localization for all languageslocalization
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    Feedback Welcomed on Korean Localizationslocalization

    Players will be able to provide feedback on both Korean localizations to choose the best one.

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    Nomad Wagon and Stagecoach Crash Fixesbug fix

    Fixed crashes related to the Nomad Wagon and Stagecoach.

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    Korean Localization Improvements Plannedlocalization

    Update on plans to improve Korean localization, including contacting a second localization company.

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    Save Crash Fix in Endless Wavebug fix

    Resolved an issue causing crashes when saving during endless wave.

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    Activity Log Fixesbug fix

    More fixes implemented for the Activity Log.

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  8. 3 events
    Error Fix for Missing Mashesbug fix

    Fixed an Error around Missing Mashes

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    Campaign Activity Log Reset Issuebug fix

    Attempting a fix for the issue with Campaign Activity Log’s resetting or losing weeks

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    Crash Fix for Default Party Order Buttonbug fix

    Fixed a crash and issues around using the Default Party Order button

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  9. 8 events
    Major Balance Update Releasedbalance changeMilestone

    A significant balance update has been implemented in the game.

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    Release of The Color of Madness DLCdlc releaseMilestone

    The Color of Madness DLC will be released on June 19th on Steam, GOG, and Humble.

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    Introduction of the Musketeer Classnew contentMilestone

    The Musketeer class, a mirror skin of the Arbalest, is now available for free to all owners of the game.

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    Commitment to Improve Korean Translation Qualityquality of life

    Developers acknowledge poor translation quality and commit to improving it based on player feedback.

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    The Musketeer Available for Freedlc release

    Players can now obtain The Musketeer character for free.

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    The Color of Madness DLC Launcheddlc releaseMilestone

    The new DLC, The Color of Madness, is now available for players.

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    Launch of Korean Language Translationlocalization

    Korean language translation released alongside a large core game update and DLC.

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    Core Game Balance Patchbalance changeMilestone

    A large balance update to the core game will be deployed to improve class and combat balance.

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  10. 2 events
    Disabled Anonymous Data Collectionsystem
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    Removed Enable Anonymous Data Collection option from the Game Menusystem
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