What changed in Don't Starve Together in 2023

186 updates · 17 main milestones · Jan 19, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023

  1. 8 events
    New Ice Arenas Create Mini Glaciersnew content

    Newly created ice arenas will create Mini Glaciers around it and will no longer spawn loose ice bits.

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    Skill Trees No Longer Reset on Cache Load Failurebug fix

    Fixed a case where skill trees would reset entirely if the local file cache failed to load.

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    Movement Action Frame Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed bug where players may be facing the wrong way for a frame when using movement to interrupt actions.

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    Cannonballs Now Damage Mobsbug fix

    Fixed Cannonballs not damaging mobs in its path.

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    Walter's Icon Fixedbug fix

    Fixed Walter’s icon having a hat on it.

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    Active Item Returns to Inventory While Mountedbug fix

    Fixed bug with right click not returning active item to inventory while mounted.

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    Willow's Combustion Spell No Longer Targets Playersbug fix

    Willow’s Combustion spell no longer targets other players.

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    Wigfrid No Longer Falls into Ocean with Lightning Strikebug fix

    Fixed bug where Wigfrid can sometimes end up in the ocean when using Lightning Strike across a narrow gap.

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  2. 9 events
    Crash Fix for Combustion Spell with Invalid Targetsbug fix

    Fixed crash sometimes with the Combustion spell when targets become invalid.

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    Fix for Combustion Spell Effect with 4 Ethereal Embersbug fix

    Fixed bug causing Combustion spell to have no effect if you had exactly 4 Ethereal Embers.

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    Fix for BERNIE!’s Affinity Damage and Resistancebug fix

    Fixed BERNIE!’s affinity damage and resistance.

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    Fix for Webber’s Carol Emote Requirementbug fix

    Fixed Webber’s Carol emote requiring Webber’s beard for the Merrymaker skin set.

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    Crash Fix for Shadow Fire Spell with Invalid Targetsbug fix

    Fixed crash sometimes with the Shadow Fire spell when targets become invalid.

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    Crash Fix for Guardian Shadow Tentacle Targetingbug fix

    Fixed crash sometimes with Guardian Shadow Tentacle targeting non-player entities.

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    Fix for Hot Headed BERNIE! Spambug fix

    Fixed the Hot Headed BERNIE! Spam.

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    Fix for BERNIE!’s Death Loop When Hot Headedbug fix

    Fixed BERNIE!’s death loop when Hot Headed.

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    Crash Fix When Swapping Lighter onto Mannequinbug fix

    Fixed crash when swapping Lighter onto a Mannequin.

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  3. 8 events
    Willow Skill Tree addednew content
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    Wigfrid Skill Tree addednew content
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    Merrymaker Survivors Chest, Part III releasednew content

    Contains skins for: Walter, Wendy, and Webber.

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    Ice fishing introducedgameplay

    Try your hand at some ice fishing. Who knows what you'll catch.

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    Complete Merrymaker Chest releasednew content

    Contains the complete Merrymaker series of survivor and belonging skins.

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    Winter's Feast event launchedseasonal eventMilestone

    Winter skins available and increased chances of receiving rare gifts.

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    Nouveau Frigid Firepit Suit added as Twitch Dropnew content

    Joins the Art Nouveau collection.

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    DontStarve x YouTooz limited edition collectables announcednew content

    Includes a unique skin unlock for Don't Starve Together.

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  4. 3 events
    Table decor now drops when Table is deconstructedbug fix
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    Fixed crash when jumping into Worm Holesbug fix
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    Fixed animation bug with rude emote while sittingbug fix
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  5. 10 events
    Fixed floating arm during emote on chairbug fix

    Corrected a visual issue where a floating arm appeared during an emote while on a chair.

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    Removed frame delay for actions near targetsbug fix

    Eliminated a frame delay when initiating or repeating actions close to the target.

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    Updated Apple Mac OS librariessystem
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    Fixed action controls locking upbug fix

    Resolved issues where action controls could lock unless the character was moved.

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    Fixed perishable items storage issuebug fix

    Resolved issue with perishable items not accounting for storage in shadow dimensions.

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    Fixed Hunt trail Varg spawning issuebug fix

    Resolved issue with the Hunt trail forcing a Varg spawn after the variant was already defeated.

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    Fixed Saladmander’s fire attack theme issuebug fix

    Corrected the Saladmander’s fire attack to align with its intended theme.

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    Fixed invisibility during facepalm emote on chairbug fix

    Resolved issue where the character became invisible while performing the facepalm emote on a chair.

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    Fixed overlapping skirts on Wigfrid’s Moon Warrior Cuirassbug fix

    Corrected the visual issue of overlapping skirts when wearing Wigfrid’s Moon Warrior Cuirass.

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    Fixed W.A.R.B.I.S. Armor invisibility issuebug fix

    Resolved the issue of W.A.R.B.I.S. Armor going invisible in the back view when activated.

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  6. 9 events
    Fixed crash related to burning a Wooden Chairbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed animation bugs with emotes while sitting on a chairbug fix
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    Fixed attack inputs being canceled unexpectedly with Lag Compensation offbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed W.A.R.B.I.S. armor set steam effect after unequippingbug fix
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    Fixed inventory image bugs for Framed Drawing (or Empty Frame) skinsbug fix
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    Updated ghost for Wormwood’s Guest of Honor skinnew content
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    Fixed W.A.R.B.I.S. lines remaining visible after hat unequippedbug fix
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    Improved performance for Lunar Hail and Ice Crystaleyezerperformance
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    Fixed animation and inventory image bugs for Table Vase skinsbug fix
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  7. 5 events
    All Survivors Guest of Honor Cheststore

    A chest containing every survivor's complete set of Guest of Honor skin items available for $15.99.

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    Temporary Spooky Costumes Availablenew content

    Limited time spooky costumes available for all players during the event.

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    Hallowed Nights Returnsseasonal event

    Players can discover tricks and treats around The Constant with seasonal treats.

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    Increased Drop Rates for Event Itemsbalance change

    Items from the Hallowed Nights Collection and Costume Collection will have increased drop rates during the event.

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    Trick or Treat Chest Rewardnew content

    Logging in for the first time during Hallowed Nights earns a 'Trick or Treat Chest' with new Hallowed Woodworking collection.

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  8. 19 events
    Fixed Cozy Wooden Chair art issuesbug fix

    Corrected art going outside of lines.

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    Added missing sounds and FX for sitting emotesaudio
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    New setting for toggling Point of Interest iconsui ux

    Setting added in Advanced section; Scrapbook entries can still be obtained when icons are disabled.

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    New footprints for dangerous spawn huntsgameplay

    All hunts that end in a dangerous spawn will now show new footprints based on completion speed.

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    Fixed missing Hound eating animations in waterbug fix
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    Fixed bug with Possessed Varg’s Hounds mutatingbug fix

    Fixed issue causing Hounds to try mutating when their corpse is in the ocean.

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    Decorative flowers will not wilt in vases or end tablesgameplay

    Flowers will only wilt if they are light producers.

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    Fixed Wooden Chairs viewing angle issuesbug fix

    Corrected normal skinned backs and highlighting issues when viewed at certain angles.

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    Vines spawned by Wormwood’s Lunar Guardian II will no longer draw aggrogameplay
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    Fixed Nouveau Amulet showing twicebug fix
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    Increased odds of Dirt Pile in small areasgameplay

    Increased chances of hunts having another Dirt Pile if they get into small areas of land.

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    Idle Vargs will now wandergameplay

    Vargs will no longer stand still.

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    Fixed Rustic Record Spinner missing iconbug fix
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    Updated Chinese localizationlocalization
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    Fixed Wormwood’s Guest of Honor backgroundbug fix

    Corrected background for Wormwood’s Guest of Honor.

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    Lunar Hail debris will no longer uproot trapsgameplay
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    Fixed crash with Acid Rainbug fixMilestone
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    Shadow Chester is now Shadow alignedgameplay
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    Updated parameters for hunt event 'spawnedforhunt'modding

    Changed parameters for context and optional score for hunt trail clearing.

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  9. 9 events
    Introduction of the Saw Horse Crafting Stationnew content

    Discover the 'Saw Horse' crafting station for constructing tables and chairs plus a few other new fun items.

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    New Skins and Twitch Dropsnew content

    New skins and new Twitch drops available.

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    New Lunar Forge Craftablesnew content

    New Lunar Forge craftables available from defeating the new mutations.

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    Introduction of 2 Giantsnew content

    Two new Giants introduced in the update.

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    New Scrapbook Categories Addednew content

    More Scrapbook categories added: 'Things' and 'Points of Interest'.

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    New Lunar Mutations from Riftsnew content

    New Lunar Mutations brought on by the Rifts.

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    Weather System Introducednew content

    A new Weather system introduced in the game.

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    New Hunt Featurenew content

    A new Hunt feature added to the game.

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    New Gear with Wagstaff's Assistancenew content

    New gear available with an assist from Wagstaff.

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  10. 1 event
    Shared Unlocks Now Available on PlayStationnew content

    Players can now share their Don't Starve Together unlocks across all platforms by linking their PlayStation account.

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  11. 6 events
    Limited Time Login Rewardsseasonal eventMilestone

    Log in to receive The Lamb, The Lamb's Blade, Flock's Chest, and The Lamb's Reward item skins inspired by Cult of The Lamb.

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    Cult of the Lamb Crossover Contentnew contentMilestone

    The Crown trinket can now be found in Wet Pouches that are fished from the oasis lake. Offering the Crown trinket to the Antlion rewards players with new blueprints.

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    Increased Odds for Desert Goggles Blueprint and Beach Toybalance change

    Increased the odds of getting your first Desert Goggles Blueprint and Beach Toy from a Wet Pouch.

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    Fixed Rounding Errors in Antlion Tribute Valuesbug fix

    Fixed the rounding errors when calculating the Antlion tribute values.

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    New Twitch Items Inspired by Cult of the Lambnew content

    New items available on Twitch, including the Camellia Flowerbed, from now until Sept. 4th.

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    Thermal Stone and Beach Toy Antlion Pacificationbalance change

    The Thermal Stone now pacifies the Antlion for 4 days, and the Beach Toy pacifies the Antlion for 3 days.

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  12. 15 events
    Dreadstone Armor and Helm Sanity Drain Changebalance change

    Dreadstone Armor and Dreadstone Helm no longer drain sanity when not self-repairing.

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    Crafting of Large Support Pillarsgameplay

    Survivors can now craft large Support Pillars to create areas safe from quake debris and cave ins.

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    Brightshade Helm Charlie Attack Preventionbalance change

    Brightshade Helm now prevents Charlie attacks when standing in darkness.

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    Equipment Repair Changesbalance change

    Equipment forged from the Brightsmithy and Shadowcraft Plinth can be repaired using specific repair kits and can no longer be prototype-able.

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    Brightshade Weapon Buff Requirement Changebalance change

    Brightshade weapon buffs now only require equipping Brightshade Helm instead of the full set.

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    Void Robe Sanity Aura Blockbalance change

    Void Robe now blocks negative sanity auras from monsters or other scary objects.

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    New Twitch Drops: Nouveau Thulecite Suitnew content

    The Nouveau Thulecite Suit joins the Art Nouveau collection.

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    Woodie Skillset Addednew content
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    Brightshade Armor Damage Reflectionbalance change

    Brightshade Armor now has minor damage reflection.

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    Void Cowl and Void Robe Changesbalance change

    Void Cowl and Void Robe no longer provide acid rain immunity and no longer drain sanity when equipped.

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    Umbralla Activation Changebalance change

    Umbralla can now be activated on the ground to generate an area of effect rain barrier; acid rain does not heal it while activated.

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    Wolfgang Skillset Addednew content
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    Wormwood Skillset Addednew content
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    New Skins Availablenew content

    The Archaic Attire Chest and Archaic Artifacts Chest can be purchased, containing various skins and items.

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    Shadow Planar Damage Buff Requirement Changebalance change

    Ramping shadow planar damage buff now only requires equipping Void Cowl instead of the full set.

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  13. 14 events
    Equipment no longer prototype-ablebalance change

    Equipment forged from the Brightsmithy and Shadowcraft Plinth can now be repaired using specific repair kits.

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    Shadow planar damage buff adjustmentbalance change

    Ramping shadow planar damage buff now only requires equipping Void Cowl instead of the full set.

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    Void Cowl and Void Robe changesbalance change

    Void Cowl and Void Robe no longer provide acid rain immunity and no longer drain sanity when equipped.

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    Brightshade Helm prevents Charlie attacksbalance change

    Brightshade Helm now prevents Charlie attacks when standing in darkness.

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    New animated short and streaming itemother

    This update will also bring a new animated short and a new streaming item 'Nouveau Thulecite Suit'.

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    Umbralla activation changebalance change

    Umbralla can now be activated on the ground to generate an area of effect rain barrier.

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    Crafting of large Support Pillarsgameplay

    Survivors can now craft large Support Pillars to create areas safe from quake debris and cave ins.

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    Woodie Skillset addednew content
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    Dreadstone Armor and Helm sanity drain fixbalance change

    Dreadstone Armor and Dreadstone Helm no longer drain sanity when not self-repairing.

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    Brightshade Armor damage reflectionbalance change

    Brightshade Armor now has minor damage reflection.

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    Brightshade weapon buffs adjustmentbalance change

    Brightshade weapon buffs now only require equipping Brightshade Helm instead of the full set.

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    Wormwood Skillset addednew content
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    Void Robe blocks negative sanity aurasbalance change

    Void Robe now blocks negative sanity auras from monsters or other scary objects.

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    Wolfgang Skillset addednew content
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  14. 32 events
    Custom Worldgen Presets Check Addedbug fixMilestone

    Added check cases for custom worldgen presets missing fields to stop a game crash on startup with certain mods.

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    Wagstaff's HD Face and Gogglesvisuals

    Wagstaff’s face and goggles are now HD to match the body.

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    Lunar Rifts Spawn Location Adjustmentworld

    Lunar Rifts will now try very hard to spawn outside of base areas.

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    Mod Polling Slowed Downmodding

    Mods have been slowed down for polling to check for updates from the platform’s workshop when idle on a mods panel or server creation screen.

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    Willow's Lip Color Adjustedother

    Willow’s has had its lips colour adjusted.

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    Wanda's Clock Hands Movement Fixedother

    Wanda’s will have the clock hands move depending on age.

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    Brightshades Sound Effect Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a sound on the Brightshades when they entangle a plant.

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    Wickerbottom's Arm Morphing Issue Fixedother

    Wickerbottom’s arms will no longer morph into her Lunar skin’s in certain poses.

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    Burnt Small Trees Visual Issue Fixedbug fix

    Burnt small trees will no longer have a small thin white line on it when zoomed out.

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    10th Year Anniversary Vignette Signature Addedother

    Added a signature to the signed 10th year anniversary vignette.

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    Wormwood's Ghost Skin Correctedother

    Wormwood’s will have the correct ghost skin.

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    Nouveau Club Portrait Icon Fixedui ux

    Nouveau Club Portrait’s selection icon will now show up.

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    Mushrooms Added to World Regrowthworld

    Mushrooms added to world regrowth.

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    Wickerbottom's Body Rendering Order Fixedother

    Wickerbottom’s body piece will show the correct rendering order for the torso.

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    Wormwood's Hand Shade Fixedother

    Wormwood’s hands will be the same shade as the other leaves in the skin.

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    Wanda's Invisible Chin Issue Fixedother

    Wanda’s will no longer have an invisible chin during her youth.

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    Wormwood's Missing Flow Issue Fixedother

    Wormwood’s will show the missing flow when pointing up when bloomed.

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    Wurt's Tail Coloring Fixedother

    Wurt’s tail will have matching colouring.

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    Mushrooms Pickup Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed Mushrooms being able to be picked up when they shouldn't.

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    Wormwood's Eye Speckles Fixedother

    Wormwood’s eyes will no longer have white speckles around it.

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    Brightshade Vines Crash Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash with Brightshade Vines being hit.

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    Punching Bags Damage Indicators Fixedbug fix

    Punching bags will no longer have their damage indicators grow in size while idle.

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    Wagstaff No Longer Sticks Around After Celestial Champion Defeatbug fix

    Wagstaff will no longer stick around after defeating the Celestial Champion if rifts are already open or if they are turned off through world settings.

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    Terrorclaws Crash Fixedbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash with Terrorclaws trying to attach itself to a boat.

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    Mushrooms Growth Time Saving Fixedbug fix

    Fixed Mushrooms not saving their growth time correctly.

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    Wurt's Ghost Skin Correctedother

    Wurt’s will have the correct ghost skin.

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    Lunar Tree Saplings Visual Issue Fixedbug fix

    Lunar tree saplings will no longer have a small white pixel floating off in the distance.

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    Herd Members Herding Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed herd members forming herds too quickly making multiple herds next to each other.

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    Willow's Hair Art Removedother

    Willow’s hair has had a stray bit of art removed.

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    Wilson's Barber Portrait Tint Fixedui ux

    Wilson’s Barber big portrait will have the proper tint relative to other big portraits.

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    Insanity Sound Effects Overlap Fixedbug fix

    Fixed insanity sound effects playing over each other going in and out of lunacy areas.

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    Wormwood's Leaf Colors Correctedother

    Wormwood’s will have correct leaf colours when blooming.

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  15. 8 events
    New Animated Short Releasednew content

    A new animated short related to the game has been released.

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    New Streaming Item: The Nouveau Clubnew content

    A new streaming item called 'The Nouveau Club' has been introduced.

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    Crafting of New Equipmentnew contentMilestone

    New and powerful equipment can be crafted from extra-planar thralls with the right crafting station.

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    Balance Changes for New Itemsbalance change

    Balance of new items is designed with upcoming content in mind, not direct upgrades to existing content.

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    10th Anniversary Celebrationsother

    Special discounts and surprises to celebrate 10 years of Don't Starve.

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    Bug Fixes from Beta Feedbackbug fix

    Various bug fixes based on feedback received during the beta period.

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    New Gardening Creaturesnew contentMilestone

    New creatures interested in gardening will emerge from the rifts.

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    Introduction of Rifts Spewing Lunar Energynew contentMilestone

    Rifts will open in the world by defeating the Celestial Champion or through server settings.

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  16. 9 events
    Barber's Kit Availablenew content

    New skin items including Barber's Razor, Neat Effigy, and Oil Torch available for purchase.

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    Wilson's Insight System IntroducedgameplayMilestone

    Wilson becomes more seasoned over time by gaining 'insight' to learn new skills.

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    Insight Persistence Between Gamesgameplay

    The insight gained by Wilson persists between games.

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    New NPC Encounter Addednew content

    A new creature can be found in the world.

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    New Abilities for WilsongameplayMilestone

    Wilson can use 'insight' to unlock new abilities in the categories of 'Beard', 'Torch', and 'Alchemy'.

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    New Twitch Drop Announcednew content

    A new set of streaming drops available on Twitch.

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    New Roadmap for 2023 Releasedother

    A new roadmap detailing upcoming content for 2023 has been published.

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    Wilson Deluxe Wardrobe Releasednew content

    New skin items including Guest of Honor, Roseate, Survivor, Triumphant, and Barber skins available for purchase.

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    Decorator's Chest Releasednew content

    New skin items including Cozy Mushroom Farm, Moggles 2.0, and various post skins available for purchase.

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  17. 8 events
    Wilson Refresh Updatebalance change

    Wilson's new skill tree and guiding mechanics to assist new players.

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    Focus on Early Game Discovery and Late Game Challengesgameplay

    Improvements aimed at enhancing the experience for new players and providing endgame challenges for veterans.

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    Secret Bite-Sized Crossovernew content

    A surprise crossover event planned for the future.

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    Exploration of Charlie and Wagstaff's Storiesnew content

    Delving deeper into the narratives surrounding these characters and their impact on the game world.

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    Core Game Enhancement Updatesother

    Foundational updates aimed at improving overall gameplay experience.

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    10 Year Celebration of Don't Starvenew contentMilestone

    Special events planned to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the franchise.

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    Enhancements to Compendium and Progress Indicatorsquality of life

    Additions to help players understand game mechanics and track their progress.

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    Upcoming Content Updates for 2023new content

    Three content updates planned for 2023, including a new story arc.

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  18. 7 events
    New NPC Encounternew content

    A new creature can be found in the world.

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    Wilson Character Refreshnew contentMilestone

    Wilson becomes more seasoned over time by getting 'insight' that he can spend on learning new skills.

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    New Animated Shortvisuals

    This update will also bring a new animated short.

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    Streaming Item: Nouveau Deconstructornew content

    Introduction of the streaming item 'Nouveau Deconstructor'.

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    Balance Changes and Bug Fixesbalance change

    The update will include various bug fixes and balance changes.

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    New Abilities for Wilsonnew contentMilestone

    Wilson can use 'insight' to open new abilities in categories of 'Beard', 'Torch', and 'Alchemy'.

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    Persistent Insight Mechanicnew content

    The Insight persists between games.

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  19. 2 events
    New Login Bonus: Lovely Bouquetseasonal event

    Players that login from February 13 through February 23 will receive the Lovely Bouquet.

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    Fixed Homespun Watering Can Icon Outlinebug fix

    The Homespun Watering Can no longer has an outline for its icon.

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  20. 4 events
    Year of the Bunnyman Celebrationseasonal event

    New activities including summoning Cozy Bunnymen for a slumber party and pillow fighting.

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    Mosaic Mushlamp Addednew content

    New item added to the Art Nouveau collection.

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    Masquerader Survivors Chestnew content

    New skins for Willow, Warly, Wortox, Wes, and Woodie available for purchase.

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    New Item Drops and Activitiesnew content

    New item drops and activities such as Pillow Fighting Pit and new Rabbit Lamps.

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