What changed in Don't Starve Together in 2025

176 updates · 19 main milestones · Jan 23, 2025 to Dec 23, 2025

  1. 10 events
    Fixed Fishy Jerky Turning into Generic Rotbug fix

    Fishy Jerky was turning into generic Rot instead of Spoiled Fish.

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    Tillweed Salve No Longer Perishesgameplay

    Tillweed Salve will no longer have a perish timer.

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    Fixed Animation Flicker in Main Menubug fix
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    Fixed Animation Bug with Pearl’s Tea Shopbug fix

    Animation bug fixed and connected Light Post chains unlinked when Pearl’s Tea Shop is burnt.

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    Fixed Crash Related to Crystal-Crested Buzzard Eatingbug fix
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    Fixed Invisible Chains on Pearl’s Light Postbug fix

    Chains would go invisible or show the wrong skin when changing the skin of Pearl’s Light Post.

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    Reduced Healing from Dried Tillweedbalance change

    The amount of healing provided by Dried Tillweed has been decreased.

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    Fixed Incorrect Strings for Shell Bell Bundlebug fix
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    Fixed Willow Dropping Wet Equipped Weaponsbug fix

    Willow would drop wet equipped weapons or tools while casting Lunar Flame.

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    Fixed Heavy Lifting Objects Counted as Junkbug fix

    Heavy lifting objects were incorrectly counted as 'junk' for Pearl’s decoration scoring.

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  2. 12 events
    New Upgrade Tier for Pearl’s Placenew content

    A new upgrade tier with customizable slots for Wind Charm decorations.

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    New Hermit's Chest Skinsnew content

    Includes various new skins for $9.99 USD.

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    Winter's Feast Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    Winter's Feast themed features including seasonal foods, craftable gifts, and decorations.

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    Login Bonus: Jawesome Ice Cube Skinnew content

    Receive this limited-time item just by logging into the game.

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    Bath Bombs No Longer Spoilbalance change

    You can now soak in Hot Springs after using a Bath Bomb.

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    Clean Sweeper Functionalitynew content

    Transform most of Pearl's structures into Winter's Feast versions.

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    New Craftable Structures for Pearlnew content

    Includes a Tea Shop, Hot Spring, Large Drying Rack, Light Post, Rocking Chair, and Combriner.

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    Celesturn Crock Pot Streaming Dropnew content

    New item joins the Orbital collection.

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    New Items Requiring Salt Crystalsnew content

    New items that can be crafted at the Combriner.

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    Free Festive Holiday Attire Skinsnew content

    Access to a free set of skins during the Winter's Feast event.

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    Drying Rack Changesbalance change

    Now produces Fishy Jerky for fish meat and can dry Petals and similar leafy materials.

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    Random Winter's Feast Tree Encountersnew content

    New encounters found in the wild during the event.

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  3. 2 events
    Winter's Feast Start Dateseasonal event

    Winter's Feast event starts on December 18th at 10am pacific.

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    Winter's Feast Event Announcementseasonal eventMilestone

    Winter's Feast with Pearl featuring new craftables, new skins, login bonus, and streaming drops.

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  4. 4 events
    Celestial Scion Reset Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Celestial Scion resets too easily after players use a short range teleporting skill within the arena.

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    Floating State Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed a crash when players are interrupted during their floating state.

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    Freezing Overlay Temperature Check Adjustmentbalance change

    Adjusted the freezing overlay temperature checks to be the same as the overheating overlay checks.

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    Thulecite Wall Skins Image Fixbug fix

    Fixed missing and incorrect inventory images for the Thulecite wall skins.

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  5. 9 events
    New Trick-or-Treat Chest Availablenew content

    A new Trick-or-Treat chest includes various spooky skins for players.

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    Pyric Core Skin Added to Orbital Collectionnew content

    The 'Pyric Core' skin for the Thermal Stone has been added as part of Twitch Drops.

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    Inimical Gestalts Combat Behavior Changesgameplay

    New spawn mechanics and combat behavior for Inimical Gestalts have been implemented.

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    Carvable Pumpkin Heads Introducednew content

    New carvable pumpkin heads help players feel less afraid during Hallowed Nights.

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    Increased Drop Rates for Hallowed Nights Itemsseasonal event

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

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    Hallowed Nights 2025 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    The Hallowed Nights event has been updated with new features and rewards.

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    Supercapa-sitter Skin Login Rewardnew content

    The 'Supercapa-sitter' skin for the Replica Relic Chair is available as a login reward.

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    Creature Corpses Mutation Updategameplay

    More creature corpses can now mutate into their existing lunar counterparts.

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    Crystal-Crested Buzzards Addednew content

    New creatures, Crystal-Crested Buzzards, roam the world after Lunar Hail.

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  6. 10 events
    Floating State Crash Fixbug fix

    Fixed a crash when players are interrupted during their floating state.

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    New Puzzle Room in Sanctumgameplay

    Replaced the path to one of the Fountain rooms with a new puzzle room in the Sanctum.

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    Freezing Overlay Temperature Check Adjustmentbalance change

    Adjusted the freezing overlay temperature checks to be the same as the overheating overlay checks.

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    Items from Whirlpool Grouped Togethergameplay

    Items pulled down the giant whirlpool are now grouped in a single pile that can be rummaged to retrieve them.

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    Celestial Scion Reset Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Celestial Scion resets too easily after players use a short range teleporting skill within the arena.

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    Thulecite Wall Skins Image Fixbug fix

    Fixed missing and incorrect inventory images for the Thulecite wall skins.

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    Ruins and Sanctum Relics as Furniturenew content

    Ruins and Sanctum Relics can now be used as furniture decoration.

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    Introduction of Geothermite Creaturenew content

    Geothermite creature found in the Fumarole biome.

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    Periodic Hidden Lore Contentnew content

    Introducing extra hidden lore content to be presented periodically, including comics and other forms.

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    Bearger Fur Roll Skin Login Rewardnew content

    Adding the 'Bearger Fur Roll' skin for the Fur Roll as a login reward.

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  7. 12 events
    Fixed Wendy's Swashbuckler head skin having a black skirtbug fix
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    Fixed Terramites becoming invisible when reskinned while floating on waterbug fix
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    Fixed crash when mods remove the Chasm in the Sanctumbug fix
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    Fixed Wormwood's Survivor skin missing various leavesbug fix
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    Fixed grey art popping through some Primal skinsbug fix
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    Fixed Shadow Creatures and Gestalts causing pillars to collapse in the Sanctum puzzle roombug fix
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    Fixed Wendy's Read's Rags missing the braceletsbug fix
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    Added art to the waterfall top in the Sanctumvisuals
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    Fixed Abigail's flower missing inventory images for Swashbuckler skinbug fix
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    Fixed inability to place bridges in the Lunar Grotto retrofitbug fix
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    Fixed Wandering Trader appearing next to the first player at the Florid Posternbug fix
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    Prefab densities for retrofitted Lunar Islands, Lunar Grotto, and Fumarole biomes fixedbug fix

    World regrowth will now properly work within these areas, including already existing retrofits.

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  8. 19 events
    Mythic Bone Armor Login Bonusnew content

    Players will receive the Mythic Bone Armor just by logging into the game for a limited time.

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    Hidden Rooms in Cavesnew content

    Added hidden rooms in the Caves that can be explored to uncover Ancient lore.

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    Added Fumarole Areanew content

    A new Fumarole area where an old companion of the Ancients will appear during the Shadow Rift.

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    Complete Survivor Chest Skinsnew content

    Introduced the Complete Survivor Chest containing the complete Survivor series of survivor skins.

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    Bridges Placement in Labyrinth Mazequality of life

    Bridges may now be placed in the Labyrinth Maze.

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    Hidden Rooms in Cavesnew content

    Added hidden rooms in the Caves that can be explored to uncover Ancient lore.

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    Giant Whirlpool Introducednew content

    A Giant Whirlpool that tends to pull everything down with it has been added. Caves must be enabled for it to appear.

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    Bridges in Labyrinth Mazequality of life

    Bridges may now be placed in the Labyrinth Maze.

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    Fumarole Area Addednew content

    A Fumarole area where an old companion of the Ancients will appear during the Shadow Rift.

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    Woodie’s Wooden Walking Stick Durability Changequality of life

    Woodie’s Wooden Walking Stick no longer consumes durability when its wearer is not moving.

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    Bird Sounds Ambience Changeaudio

    Bird sounds will disappear from the turf ambience for most of the Post-Lunar Hail period.

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    Bird Sounds Ambience Changeaudio

    Bird sounds will disappear from the turf ambience for most of the Post-Lunar Hail period.

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    Woodie's Wooden Walking Stick Durability Changequality of life

    Woodie’s Wooden Walking Stick no longer consumes durability when its wearer is not moving.

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    New Swampy Vacation Chest Skinsnew content

    Introduced the Swampy Vacation Chest containing the Swamp-Lover's Chest and the Vacation Chest.

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    Birds Now Have Death Soundsaudio

    Birds now have death sounds.

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    Giant Whirlpool Introducednew content

    A Giant Whirlpool that tends to pull everything down with it has been added.

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    New Codes for Ambassadorsnew content

    Ambassadors have been given new codes to give away, including Starter Packs and new Resurrected skins.

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    Global Deconstruction Staff Skinnew content

    The Global Deconstruction Staff skin has been added to the Orbital Collection.

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    Birds Now Have Death Soundsaudio

    Birds now have death sounds.

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  9. 6 events
    Fixed Shadow Hand’s insanity aurabug fix

    Insanity aura from Shadow Hand was not functioning properly.

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    Added W.A.R.B.O.T. and Celestial Scion Figuresnew content
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    Fixed Koalefant Carcass sanity drainbug fix

    Sanity drain from Koalefant Carcass was much quicker than intended.

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    Fixed crash when attacking Canary (Volatile)bug fix
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    Fixed specific MacOS crashbug fix

    Resolved a crash issue on MacOS related to invalid string comparisons.

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    Fixed T.I.N.G.L.E. Fields interaction with Weremoosebug fix

    Weremoose or other non-interruptable shockable entities were being stopped by T.I.N.G.L.E. Fields.

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  10. 9 events
    Mythic Bone Helm Login Rewardnew content

    Players will receive the Mythic Bone Helm as a limited-time login reward.

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    Drying Rack Changes to Multiple Slotsgameplay

    The Drying Rack has been changed to allow multiple slots for drying items.

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    Post Celestial Scion Adjustments to Lunar Questlinegameplay

    Adjustments have been made to the Lunar questline following the Celestial Scion.

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    Electric Weapons Adjusted and Shock States Addedbalance change

    Electric weapons have been adjusted, and shock states have been added to creatures.

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    Celestial Altar Crafting Adjustmentsgameplay

    Adjustments have been made to the crafting process of the Celestial Altar.

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    Lunar Hail Optimizations and Event Mutationperformance

    Lunar Hail has been optimized, and the falling debris has been replaced with a new event and mutation.

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    Rendering Optimizationsperformance

    General rendering optimizations have been implemented.

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    Marble Impact Armor Skin Addednew content

    The Marble Impact Armor skin for the Marble Suit has been added to the Orbital Collection.

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    New Craftable T.I.N.G.L.E. Node Addednew content

    A new craftable T.I.N.G.L.E. Node has been introduced.

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  11. 6 events
    Cawnival Woodworking Chest Skinsnew content

    New skins available for purchase including various Cawnival-themed items.

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    Personal Floater drowning prevention fixbug fix

    Made some changes to the Personal Floater so that it will actually prevent you from drowning right away.

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    Start of the annual Midsummer Cawnival eventseasonal event
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    Corvus Goodfeather and Cawnival gamesnew content

    The master of ceremonies, Corvus Goodfeather can be found near the Florid Postern. Buy the Cawnival Tree, games and Game Tokens from him.

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    Prize Tickets and Prize Boothnew content

    Earn Prize Tickets from playing games and exchange them for decorations and other goods at the Prize Booth.

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    Cawnival Cushion Floater Login Bonusnew content

    Reskins Personal Floater with a festive design.

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  12. 3 events
    Fixed crash in controller input codebug fixMilestone
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    Added skin support for Scared Stiff Berry Bushesnew content
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    Fixed security issues with the skin APIbug fixMilestone
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  13. 6 events
    Added Creature Panic Triggers for W.A.R.B.O.T. and Celestial Sciongameplay
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    Fixed Incorrect Icon for Pearl in World Progression Filtersbug fix
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    Updated Strings and Soundsaudio
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    Fixed Crash in Friendly Terramite Targeting Logicbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Bug with Terramite Sounds Not Turning Off When Picked Upbug fix
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    Rendering Optimizations for Celestial Scion's Ground Attack Effectsperformance
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  14. 23 events
    Brightshade Paladin Helm Skin Art Adjustmentbug fix

    Adjusted Brightshade Paladin Helm skin art to fit its lunar effect.

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    Thermalock Missiles Targeting Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Thermalock Missiles were hitting your mount instead of you.

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    Updated Flame Effects on Enlightened Crownvisuals

    Flame effects on the upgraded Enlightened Crown updated to keep shards partially visible.

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    Berry Bush Skin Loss Fixbug fix

    Fixed Berry Bush losing its skin when dug or turned into a Scared Stiff plant.

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    W.A.R.B.O.T. Reset Stuck Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug with W.A.R.B.O.T. sometimes getting stuck trying to reset.

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    New Strings and Sounds for Wandering Traderaudio
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    Terramite Default Inventory Icon Fixbug fix

    Fixed skinned Terramites sometimes showing the default inventory icon.

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    Upcoming Scrapbook Entries Announcementchanges

    Scrapbook entries for the newer content coming soon.

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    Crash Fix After W.A.R.B.O.T. Defeatbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash sometimes when hostile Terramites finish self repairing after W.A.R.B.O.T. was already defeated.

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    Companion Tag Added to Friendly Terramitesgameplay

    Added 'companion' tag to friendly Terramites to change default action from Attack.

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    Terramite Reactivation Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where Terramites did not reactivate if repaired from your inventory.

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    Greater Gestalt Scrapbook Image Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug with Greater Gestalt’s Scrapbook image.

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    Terramite Skin Change Issue Acknowledgmentbug fix

    We're aware it’s not possible to change Terramite skin once they’re a Scared Stiff plant and are working on a fix.

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    Houndius Shootius and Catapult Targeting Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug with Houndius Shootius and Winona’s Catapult locking onto non-targetable entities.

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    Terramite Deploy Point Update Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug with Terramite’s deploy point on boats not updating correctly.

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    Bush Hat Cawnival Shrub Skin Ground Shadow Fixbug fix

    Fixed Bush Hat Cawnival Shrub skin not having a ground shadow.

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    Crash Fix with Active Thermalock Missilesbug fixMilestone

    Fixed crash sometimes when there are still active Thermalock Missiles after W.A.R.B.O.T. is fully disengaged.

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    Cawnival Shrub Skin Ground Shadow Fixbug fix

    Fixed dug Cawnival Shrub skin missing its ground shadow art.

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    Helpers No Longer Interact with Friendly Terramitesgameplay

    Helpers like Woby will no longer try to pick up friendly Terramites.

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    Terramites Deactivation in Oceanbug fix

    Terramites will now stay deactivated while floating in the ocean.

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    Inimical Gestalts Despawn Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug with Inimical Gestalts not despawning when a Player dies.

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    Dug Berry Bush Visibility Fixbug fix

    Fixed dug Berry Bush turning invisible when changing to its base skin.

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    W.A.R.B.O.T. Missile Phase Target Lock Adjustmentgameplay

    If target lock fails during W.A.R.B.O.T.’s missile phase, it will skip ahead to its next attack phase.

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  15. 18 events
    Updated strings and audioaudio
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    Celestial Scion's aggro radius reducedgameplay

    Now has a smaller aggro radius to re-engage it after a wipe.

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    Fixed Thermbells not being damaged by Thermalock Missilesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed unbreakable state bug in Judge’s Boothbug fixMilestone
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    Friendly Terramites are no longer untargetablegameplay

    Damage is converted to usage loss.

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    Fixed friendly Terramites targeting already picked up Terramitesbug fixMilestone
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    Hound waves will try to avoid players in the arena during active boss fightsgameplay
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    Fixed Merms not stopping movement when players try to heal thembug fixMilestone
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    Friendly Terramites no longer destroy Scared Stiff plants or hammerable structuresgameplay
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    Drowning in shallow water now picks closest shoregameplay

    Eliminates randomization in shore selection.

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    Fixed Thermalock Missiles not targeting WX-78 without Refrigerant Circuitbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed reversed logic in Grainy Transmission for captured Gestaltbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Celestial Scion moveset not resetting on health resetbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed Inimical Gestalts hurting other Gestalts with AOE attacksbug fixMilestone
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    Thermal Stone and Thermbell heat state visual updatevisuals

    Now updates visually when moving in or out of an Ice Crystaleyezer zone.

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    Fixed Warblers flying out of bounds and falling in waterbug fixMilestone
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    Updated Thermalock Missile targeting mechanicsgameplay

    Heat sources prioritized over temperature values, dynamic search area for retargeting.

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    Fixed Inimical Gestalts not despawningbug fixMilestone
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  16. 10 events
    Twinstick Aiming Enabled for Controller Schemesgameplay

    Twinstick aiming is now enabled for Wortox Soul Hopping and other items like bombs or magic staves when using new controller schemes.

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    Fixed Crash During W.A.R.B.O.T. Lose Control Sequencebug fix

    Fixed a crash that occurred during the W.A.R.B.O.T. lose control sequence.

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    Fixed Wigfrid's Buckaroo Bustle Body Skinbug fix

    Fixed the skirt being in front of the upper body attire for Wigfrid's Buckaroo Bustle body skin.

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    Fixed Crash During Terramite’s Electric Beambug fix

    Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred during Terramite’s electric beam.

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    Fixed Incorrect Drowning Health Penalty for Walterbug fix

    Fixed the incorrect drowning health penalty for Walter.

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    Added Berry Bush Skin Supportnew content

    Berry Bush skin support for owners of Bush Hat skins has been added.

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    Fixed Wortox Skins Color Issuesbug fix

    Fixed various Wortox skins having different colors for the face area.

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    Fixed Missing Ground Shadows for Winona's Structuresbug fix

    Fixed missing ground shadows for Winona's structures when on the ground as an item.

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    Fixed Transparency of Upgraded Enlightened Crownbug fix

    Fixed transparency of upgraded Enlightened Crown when not equipped.

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    Fixed Tip Hat Emote Animationbug fix

    Fixed the Tip Hat Emote not having an animation in the Curio Cabinet.

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  17. 2 events
    New Skins Added to Klei Rewardsnew content

    Skins including 'Nouveau Frigid Firepit', 'Nouveau Tent', and more are now available through Klei Points.

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    Limited Time Login Reward: Spectraflux Packseasonal event

    A new backpack skin available as a login reward for a limited time.

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  18. 4 events
    Jimbo Character Introducednew content

    Players may find Jimbo lurking around in the Constant.

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    Fools Crown Skin Available for Freeseasonal event

    Players can claim the Fools Crown skin for the Bee Queen crown for free by logging in for one week.

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    Klei Points Given as Free Bonusquality of life

    Players receive Klei Points as a free bonus.

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    Klei Rewards Login Goodies Availableother

    Recent login goodies including Harmonic Riftwear and Thorny Twizzle skins are now available on Klei Rewards.

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  19. 4 events
    Fixed bug with Woby foraging the same target multiple timesbug fix
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    Fixed non-aligned skinned Woby becoming invisible when mountedbug fix
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    Fixed strings for Wortox's Reaching Souls II and Soul Bastion II skillsbug fix
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    Fixed layering of Woby’s rack when she is small and skinnedbug fix
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  20. 7 events
    Limited-Time Login Bonus: Quilted Breezy Vestnew content

    Players logging in during the event will receive the Quilted Breezy Vest as a bonus.

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    Rose Thorn Trap Skinnew content

    The Rose Thorn Trap skin for the Tooth Trap is added to the Rose collection.

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    Depths Worm Shrine and Jubilantern Postsnew content

    Craft the Depths Worm Shrine and enjoy new Jubilantern Posts along with festive options.

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    Year of the Depths Worm Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    The Year of the Depths Worm event introduces a hunt for the Gilded Depths Worm and new festive features.

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    Gilded Depths Worm Huntnew content

    Players can hunt the Gilded Depths Worm to harvest Lucky Gold Nuggets.

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    Masquerader Survivors Chest, Part IIInew content

    New skins for Wendy, Winona, WX-78, Webber, and Wickerbottom available for purchase.

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    Wendy and Walter Skill Update Delaygameplay

    Updates to Wendy's and Walter's skill trees are delayed to ensure quality.

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