What changed in Don't Starve Together in 2018

170 updates · 17 main milestones · Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 6, 2018

  1. 7 events
    Winter's Feast Event Beginsseasonal eventMilestone

    Celebrate the Winter's Feast with holiday cheer, including festive activities and special gifts.

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    Special Gift for Winter's Feastseasonal event

    Players who play online during the Winter's Feast event will receive a special gift.

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    New Winter Skins Availablenew content

    Winter skins have been added to get survivors into the winter spirit, available for a limited time.

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    Gingerbread Chest Skin Releasednew content

    A festive Gingerbread Chest skin is available for players during the Winter's Feast event.

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    Winter's Feast Returnsseasonal event

    Winter's Feast is coming back this year with no substantial changes or new skins.

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    Special Gift for Online Playersother

    All players who play online during the Winter's Feast event will receive a special gift.

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    Increased Chances for Rare Giftsbalance change

    The chances of receiving a rare gift have been substantially increased during the Winter's Feast event.

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  2. 1 event
    Future Content Updates Announcednew contentMilestone

    New content updates are planned to progress the world of Don't Starve and its Survivors.

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  3. 7 events
    Introduction of Community and Personal Goalsgameplay

    New for Season 2, community and personal goals replace last year's achievements, unlocking new bosses and items.

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    Event Drop Systemgameplay

    Introduction of an event drop system exclusive to The Forge.

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    Simple Matchmaking Systemui ux

    New matchmaking system for friends and community groups during The Forge event.

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    New Character Skins and Emotesnew content

    Includes character skins, emotes, item skins, and more, with hundreds of items from last season.

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    Balance Changes for The Forgebalance change

    Various balance changes implemented for the event.

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    Free Dedicated Event Serversnetwork

    On-demand dedicated event servers available exclusively for The Forge.

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    Launch of The Forge Eventseasonal eventMilestone

    The Forge is now LIVE, featuring a 6-player co-op challenge to defeat the Grand Forge Boarrior.

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  4. 13 events
    Fixed Crash When Giving Trinkets to Pig Kingbug fixMilestone

    Crash fixed when giving Trinkets to the Pig King while using a modded character.

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    Fixed Crash When Digging Graves in Cavesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Crash When Crafting Station is Destroyedbug fixMilestone

    Crash fixed if crafting station is destroyed right before finishing a recipe.

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    Fixed Burning Eyes on Totally Normal Treesbug fix

    Fixed bug where burning eyes on Totally Normal Trees sometimes do not appear during Hallowed Nights.

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    Fixed Crash During Meteor Showersbug fixMilestone

    Crash fixed for some modded worlds during Meteor Showers.

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    Fixed Rare World Generation Crashbug fixMilestone
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    New Mix Potions in Mad Science Labnew content

    Players can mix potions in the Mad Science Lab as part of the Hallowed Nights event.

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    Fixed Typo in Haunted Forest Portraitbug fix
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    Fixed The Supernatural’s Hair During Emotesbug fix
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    Special Disguises and Item Skinsnew content

    New disguises and item skins for 2018 will drop during the Hallowed Nights season.

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    Fixed Webber and Wes’ Hallowed Nights Portrait Backdropsbug fix
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    New Hallowed Nights Decorationsnew content

    New decorations for Totally Normal Trees are available during the Hallowed Nights event.

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    Hallowed Nights Event Returnsseasonal event

    The Hallowed Nights event allows players to discover tricks and treats, fill candy bags, and enjoy spooky costumes.

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  5. 18 events
    Klei Account Management Page Launchedquality of life

    New page for players to manage their Klei Account information.

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    Fixed Crash When Inspecting Playersbug fix

    Fixed crash that occurred sometimes when inspecting players with certain translations enabled.

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    Improved Server Listing Performanceperformance
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    Fixed Animation Bugsbug fix

    Fixed animation bugs with Celestial Portal and Werebeaver becoming invisible.

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    Fixed Server Start Issue with Caves Enabledbug fix

    Fixed issue preventing some users from starting a server with Caves enabled.

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    Fixed Crafting Description for On Tentaclesbug fix

    Crafting description now correctly indicates that it requires an Alchemy Engine.

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    Hallowed Nights Event Scheduledseasonal eventMilestone

    Hallowed Nights returns on October 25th with new Tricks and Treats.

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    The Forge Returns Announcementnew content

    The Forge will return later this year with new items, creatures, and community goals.

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    Twitch Drops for DST Streamsnew content

    Players can receive exclusive items by linking their Twitch account to their Klei Account while watching DST streams.

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    Fixed Recipe Memory Issue with Wickerbottombug fix

    Fixed bug where some recipes crafted as Wickerbottom were not remembered after changing characters.

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    Main Menu Update for Important Newsquality of life

    Main menu now includes important news and announcements about DST.

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    Fixed Burrow Digging Bugbug fix

    Digging up an occupied Burrow now correctly releases a Moleworm.

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    Server Filtering Options Addedquality of life

    Players can now hide bad server names and see official Klei server flags.

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    Chat Message Fade Out Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where chat messages did not fade out.

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    Fixed Crash When Unraveling Itemsbug fix

    Fixed crash that occurred sometimes when unravelling items.

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    Fixed Black Box Around Marble Portraitbug fix
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    Music Volume Setting Applies to Intro Cinematicaudio
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    Fixed Celestial Portal Activationbug fix

    Celestial Portal in the Caves can no longer be activated.

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  6. 8 events
    Fixed Crash from Haunting Crock Potbug fix

    Fixed rare crash caused by haunting a Crock Pot while it is cooking Jellybeans.

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    Player Badges Updateui ux

    Player badges now indicate when a player is in a loading screen.

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    Updated Spiky Tree and Spider Nest Portraitsvisuals

    Updated Spiky Tree Portrait and Spider Nest Portrait.

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    Fixed Herd Merging Bugbug fix

    Fixed bug preventing herds from merging properly.

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    Fixed Pathfinding Issue with Broken Fencesbug fix

    Fixed bug on clients where broken Fences did not clear pathfinding.

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    Fixed Baby Beefalo Herding Issuebug fix

    Fixed bug causing Baby Beefalo to sometimes split from their herd when fully grown.

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    Redesigned Recent Encounters Screenui ux

    The Recent Encounters screen has been redone.

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    Fixed Combat Targeting for Bunnymen and Pig Menbug fix

    Fixed bug where Bunnymen and Pig Men inside their houses can still acquire combat targets.

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  7. 2 events
    The Gorge Tournament Conclusionseasonal event

    The Gorge and The Gorge Tournament have come to an end.

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    Participation Stats from The Gorge Tournamentother

    Over 25k people played The Gorge Tournament with various stats including 11,162,027 meals snackrificed and 34,297,118 items purchased.

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  8. 3 events
    Fixed Crash on Linux Dedicated Server Shutdownbug fix

    Fixed crash sometimes when shutting down a dedicated server on Linux.

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    The Gorge Event Endedseasonal event

    The Gorge and The Gorge Tournament have come to an end.

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    Fixed Bearger's Spawn Timer Bugbug fix
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  9. 7 events
    Leaderboard Connection Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where some players would get the 'Unable to connect to leaderboard server' message on every match.

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    Crash Fix on Game Shutdownbug fix

    Fixed a rare crash when shutting down the game.

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    Tournament Entry Badge Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where some players received a Tournament Entry badge, but their score did not show up on the leaderboard.

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    Woodie's Trader's Furs Icon Fixbug fix

    Fixed Woodie’s Trader's Furs icon.

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    The Gorge Tournament Beginsseasonal eventMilestone

    Players can compete for top scores in The Gorge Tournament with exclusive rewards for top teams.

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    Updated Art for Portraitsquality of life

    Updated art for Mossy Gateway Portrait, Altar of Gnaw Portrait, and Pot Hanger Portrait.

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    World's Event Setting Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where overriding a World’s Event setting did not apply to Caves.

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  10. 24 events
    Loyal Gorge Event Portrait Frame Addednew content

    A new portrait frame for players participating in The Gorge event.

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    Improved Cooking Efficiency Bonuses for Wilson, Wendy, and Wolfgangbalance change
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    Fixed Crash When Picking Up Pot Hanger Itembug fix
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    Fixed Crash in Host Game Screen When Failing to Contact Steambug fix
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    Fixed Animation Bug Causing Clients to Crash Randomlybug fix
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    Fixed Problems for Users with Large Collections of Itemsbug fix
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    Fixed Issue with Granting DLC Items from Beta Branchbug fix
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    Sap Can Now Be Harvested While Holding an Axebug fix
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    Additional Gorge Food Profile Icons Addednew content
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    Improved Controller Support for Recipe Bookui ux
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    Added Indicators for Stations Affected by Cooking Efficiency Buffui ux
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    Shadow Minions Increased Rangebalance change

    Shadow Minions have slightly increased range and will continue chopping trees even if players move off screen.

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    Added More Icons for XP Awarded in Post Match Screenui ux
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    Fixed Issues Preventing Players from Finding Their Server to Rejoinbug fix
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    Improved Leaderboard Submission Reliabilityperformance

    Improved feedback when failing to connect to the leaderboard server.

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    Players Can Now Join Gorge Servers via Steam Friends List or Invitesnetwork
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    Improved Server Stabilityperformance

    Enhanced server stability to reduce issues.

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    Fixed Bug with Menu Header Text Changing Incorrectly in Host Game Screenbug fix
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    Fixed Crash for Players with Corrupt Recipe Book Databug fix
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    Fixed Client Crashes When Disconnecting from Serverbug fix
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    Fixed Crash When Using Recipe Book While Food is Being Offeredbug fix
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    Fixed Critter Rarity Colour in Crafting Menubug fix
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    Fixed Animation Bug Causing Players to Become Invisible After Entering Cavesbug fix
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    Increased Willow’s Fueling Bonusbalance change
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  11. 12 events
    New Skins and Items for The Gorgenew content

    Over 200 new items including character skins, emotes, and item skins.

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    Fanciful Explorer Skin FX Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug with the Fanciful Explorer skin effects.

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    The Gorge Limited Time Event Announcementseasonal eventMilestone

    A new 3-player co-op challenge where players must cook to appease the Eternal Gnaw and avoid its plague.

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    Increased Resolution for Crock Pot Foodsvisuals

    Increased resolution on regular game Crock Pot foods.

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    Simple Matchmaking for The Gorgegameplay

    Added simple matchmaking with friends and community groups for the event.

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    Dedicated Event Servers for The Gorgenew content

    New free on-demand dedicated event servers available only during The Gorge.

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    Updated Drop System for The Gorgebalance change

    Now 4 items per chest specifically for The Gorge event.

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    Improved Error Detection in Custom Matchbug fix

    Enhanced error detection when creating a Custom Match.

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    The Gorge Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    The Gorge is a free limited time 3-player co-op challenge with new skins, emotes, and items.

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    Main Menu UI Additions for The Gorgeui ux

    Tons of new main menu UI additions and changes for the event.

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    Event Level Progression Improvementsquality of life

    More event level progression added for The Gorge.

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    Crash Fix at End of Matchbug fix

    Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred at the end of a match.

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  12. 16 events
    Fixed Minor Memory Leak in Main Menusbug fix
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    Fixed rare crash in the mods tabbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed crash when fighting a Wargbug fixMilestone

    Crash occurred sometimes during the encounter.

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    Year of the Varg event endedseasonal event
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    Fixed Crash When Fighting a Wargbug fix

    Crash occurred sometimes during the encounter.

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    Fixed crash when selecting a server intentionbug fixMilestone

    Crash occurred while viewing the details tab.

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    DLC skin items automatically granteddlc release

    Reign of Giants and Shipwrecked DLC skin items no longer need to be claimed with a redeemable code.

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    Fixed Crash When Selecting Server Intentionbug fix

    Crash occurred while viewing the details tab.

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    Fixed Crash When Unraveling Ensemble Itemsbug fix
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    Fixed minor memory leak in the main menusbug fix
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    Fixed Dryad's Tunic Layering Bugbug fix

    Bug that was hiding the belt of the Dryad's Leggings.

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    Fixed Rare Crash in Mods Tabbug fix
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    Fixed crash when unraveling Ensemble itemsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Dryad's Tunic layering bugbug fix

    Bug was hiding the belt of the Dryad's Leggings.

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    DLC Skin Items Automatically Granteddlc release

    Reign of Giants and Shipwrecked DLC skin items no longer need to be claimed with a redeemable code.

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    Year of the Varg Event Endedseasonal event
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  13. 41 events
    Beating Heart Chest Availablestore

    Special Beating Heart Chest available for $4.99 for a limited time.

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    Fixed Lureplant Item Usagebug fix

    Fixed bug where Lureplants would use wrong items for their lure.

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    Fixed Audio Volume Bugsbug fix

    Resolved various audio volume bugs.

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    Fixed Warhound Helm Inventory Iconbug fix

    Resolved issue with Warhound Helm inventory icon.

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    Fixed Clockwork Rook Animationbug fix

    Fixed animation bug with burning Clockwork Rooks and Damaged Rooks.

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    Fixed Player Ghost Texture Seamsbug fix

    Fixed texture seams on player ghosts.

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    Fixed Missing Puppy Cap Inventory Iconbug fix

    Fixed missing Puppy Cap inventory icon.

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    Year of the Varg Celebrationseasonal event

    Celebrate the Year of the Varg with new hound themed items and festive decorations.

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    Fixed Buzzard Respawn Issuebug fix

    Fixed bug where Buzzards failed to respawn.

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    Exclusive Free Skins Until March 16thnew content

    Claim your free exclusive skins: Knitted Puppy Hat, Daggered Heart, and Swoon Emote.

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    Fixed Werepigs Reverting During Full Moonbug fix

    Resolved issue where Werepigs could revert back to normal Pig Men during a Full Moon.

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    New Skins Availablenew content

    Introducing the Verdant Collection and Beating Heart collection skins, available as drops, weaves, or purchases.

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    Fixed Animation Bug with Hound Whistlebug fix

    Resolved animation bug when using Hound Whistle while mounted.

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    Pricing for New Collectionsshop

    Verdant Collection priced at $2.99 per character or $9.99 for the entire collection; Beating Heart Chest at $4.99.

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    Fixed Lureplants Using Wrong Itemsbug fix

    Resolved bug where Lureplants would use wrong items for their lure.

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    Fixed Werepig Full Moon Reversionbug fix

    Fixed bug where Werepigs could sometimes revert back to normal Pig Men during a Full Moon.

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    Fixed Various Clothing and Skins Bugsbug fix

    Resolved various bugs related to clothing and skins.

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    Fixed Double Click to Join Gamesbug fix

    Fixed double clicking to join games from the Server Browser screen.

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    Fixed Texture Seams on Player Ghostsbug fix

    Resolved texture seams issue on player ghosts.

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    Fixed Shadow Chesspieces and Ancient Fuelweaver Dropsbug fix

    Resolved issue with Shadow Chesspieces and Ancient Fuelweaver still dropping ornaments after Winter's Feast.

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    Fixed Mod Configs Applicationbug fix

    Fixed mod configs from getting applied to the wrong settings.

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    Fixed Buzzards Respawn Issuebug fix

    Resolved bug where Buzzards failed to respawn.

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    Fixed Missing Puppy Cap Inventory Iconbug fix

    Resolved issue with missing Puppy Cap inventory icon.

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    Fixed Mod Configs Application Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue with mod configs being applied to the wrong settings.

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    Enabled Previous Lunar New Year Event Clothingbug fix

    Event clothing from the previous Lunar New Year is now enabled.

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    Enabled Previous Lunar New Year Event Clothingbug fix

    Event clothing from the previous Lunar New Year is now enabled.

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    Fixed Animation Bug with Clockwork Rooksbug fix

    Resolved animation bug with burning Clockwork Rooks and Damaged Rooks.

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    Fixed Clothing and Skins Bugsbug fix

    Fixed various clothing and skins bugs.

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    New Skin Pricingstore

    The Verdant Collection priced at $2.99 per character or $9.99 for the entire collection.

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    New Skins Availablenew content

    Introducing the Verdant Collection and the Beating Heart collection, available as drops, weaves, or purchases.

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    Fixed Warhound Helm Inventory Iconbug fix

    Fixed Warhound Helm inventory icon.

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    Fixed Audio Volume Bugsbug fix

    Fixed various audio volume bugs.

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    Fixed UI Anim Shadersbug fix

    UI anim shaders now properly support SetAddColour.

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    Fixed Shadow Chesspieces and Ancient Fuelweaver Dropsbug fix

    Fixed bug where Shadow Chesspieces and Ancient Fuelweaver were still dropping ornaments after Winter's Feast.

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    Fixed Freezing Clay Hound Animationbug fix

    Fixed animation bug when freezing Clay Hounds.

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    Fixed Double Click to Join Gamesbug fix

    Resolved issue with double clicking to join games from the Server Browser screen.

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    Exclusive Free Skins Until March 16thnew content

    Claim your free exclusive skins: Knitted Puppy Hat, Daggered Heart, and Swoon Emote.

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    Fixed UI Anim Shadersbug fix

    UI anim shaders now properly support SetAddColour.

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    Fixed Animation Bug When Freezing Clay Houndsbug fix

    Resolved animation bug when freezing Clay Hounds.

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    Year of the Varg Celebrationseasonal event

    Celebrate the Year of the Varg with new hound themed items and festive decorations.

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    Fixed Hound Whistle Animationbug fix

    Fixed animation bug when using Hound Whistle while mounted.

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  14. 10 events
    Fixed Non-Giftable Inventory Statebug fix
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    Fixed Various Character Skin Bugsbug fix
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    End of Winter's Feast Eventseasonal event
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    Correct IP Address Display for Steam Friendsbug fix
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    Removed Incorrect 'New!' Shop Flagbug fix
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    Removed Incorrect 'New!' Shop Flagbug fix
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    Fixed Character Skin Bugsbug fix
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    End of Winter's Feast Eventseasonal event
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    Correct IP Address Display for Steam Friendsbug fix
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    Fixed Non-Giftable Inventory Statebug fix
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  15. 1 event
    Announcing Don't Starve: Hamlet DLCdlc releaseMilestone

    New singleplayer DLC where Wilson explores the origins of the Pigmen.

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