What changed in Don't Starve Together in 2025
176 updates · 19 main milestones · Jan 23, 2025 to Dec 23, 2025
- 10 eventsFixed Fishy Jerky Turning into Generic Rotbug fix
Fishy Jerky was turning into generic Rot instead of Spoiled Fish.
SteamFixed Animation Flicker in Main Menubug fixSteamFixed Animation Bug with Pearl’s Tea Shopbug fixAnimation bug fixed and connected Light Post chains unlinked when Pearl’s Tea Shop is burnt.
SteamFixed Crash Related to Crystal-Crested Buzzard Eatingbug fixSteamFixed Invisible Chains on Pearl’s Light Postbug fixChains would go invisible or show the wrong skin when changing the skin of Pearl’s Light Post.
SteamReduced Healing from Dried Tillweedbalance changeThe amount of healing provided by Dried Tillweed has been decreased.
SteamFixed Incorrect Strings for Shell Bell Bundlebug fixSteamFixed Willow Dropping Wet Equipped Weaponsbug fixWillow would drop wet equipped weapons or tools while casting Lunar Flame.
SteamFixed Heavy Lifting Objects Counted as Junkbug fixHeavy lifting objects were incorrectly counted as 'junk' for Pearl’s decoration scoring.
Steam - 12 eventsNew Upgrade Tier for Pearl’s Placenew content
A new upgrade tier with customizable slots for Wind Charm decorations.
SteamWinter's Feast Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneWinter's Feast themed features including seasonal foods, craftable gifts, and decorations.
SteamLogin Bonus: Jawesome Ice Cube Skinnew contentReceive this limited-time item just by logging into the game.
SteamBath Bombs No Longer Spoilbalance changeYou can now soak in Hot Springs after using a Bath Bomb.
SteamClean Sweeper Functionalitynew contentTransform most of Pearl's structures into Winter's Feast versions.
SteamNew Craftable Structures for Pearlnew contentIncludes a Tea Shop, Hot Spring, Large Drying Rack, Light Post, Rocking Chair, and Combriner.
SteamFree Festive Holiday Attire Skinsnew contentAccess to a free set of skins during the Winter's Feast event.
SteamDrying Rack Changesbalance changeNow produces Fishy Jerky for fish meat and can dry Petals and similar leafy materials.
SteamRandom Winter's Feast Tree Encountersnew contentNew encounters found in the wild during the event.
Steam - 4 eventsCelestial Scion Reset Bug Fixbug fix
Fixed bug where Celestial Scion resets too easily after players use a short range teleporting skill within the arena.
SteamFloating State Crash Fixbug fixFixed a crash when players are interrupted during their floating state.
SteamFreezing Overlay Temperature Check Adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted the freezing overlay temperature checks to be the same as the overheating overlay checks.
SteamThulecite Wall Skins Image Fixbug fixFixed missing and incorrect inventory images for the Thulecite wall skins.
Steam - 9 eventsNew Trick-or-Treat Chest Availablenew content
A new Trick-or-Treat chest includes various spooky skins for players.
SteamPyric Core Skin Added to Orbital Collectionnew contentThe 'Pyric Core' skin for the Thermal Stone has been added as part of Twitch Drops.
SteamInimical Gestalts Combat Behavior ChangesgameplayNew spawn mechanics and combat behavior for Inimical Gestalts have been implemented.
SteamCarvable Pumpkin Heads Introducednew contentNew carvable pumpkin heads help players feel less afraid during Hallowed Nights.
SteamIncreased Drop Rates for Hallowed Nights Itemsseasonal eventItems from the Hallowed Nights Collection and Costume Collection have increased drop rates during the event.
SteamHallowed Nights 2025 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneThe Hallowed Nights event has been updated with new features and rewards.
SteamSupercapa-sitter Skin Login Rewardnew contentThe 'Supercapa-sitter' skin for the Replica Relic Chair is available as a login reward.
SteamCreature Corpses Mutation UpdategameplayMore creature corpses can now mutate into their existing lunar counterparts.
SteamCrystal-Crested Buzzards Addednew contentNew creatures, Crystal-Crested Buzzards, roam the world after Lunar Hail.
Steam - 10 eventsFloating State Crash Fixbug fix
Fixed a crash when players are interrupted during their floating state.
SteamNew Puzzle Room in SanctumgameplayReplaced the path to one of the Fountain rooms with a new puzzle room in the Sanctum.
SteamFreezing Overlay Temperature Check Adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted the freezing overlay temperature checks to be the same as the overheating overlay checks.
SteamItems from Whirlpool Grouped TogethergameplayItems pulled down the giant whirlpool are now grouped in a single pile that can be rummaged to retrieve them.
SteamCelestial Scion Reset Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug where Celestial Scion resets too easily after players use a short range teleporting skill within the arena.
SteamThulecite Wall Skins Image Fixbug fixFixed missing and incorrect inventory images for the Thulecite wall skins.
SteamRuins and Sanctum Relics as Furniturenew contentRuins and Sanctum Relics can now be used as furniture decoration.
SteamIntroduction of Geothermite Creaturenew contentGeothermite creature found in the Fumarole biome.
SteamPeriodic Hidden Lore Contentnew contentIntroducing extra hidden lore content to be presented periodically, including comics and other forms.
SteamBearger Fur Roll Skin Login Rewardnew contentAdding the 'Bearger Fur Roll' skin for the Fur Roll as a login reward.
Steam - 12 eventsFixed Wendy's Swashbuckler head skin having a black skirtbug fixSteamFixed Terramites becoming invisible when reskinned while floating on waterbug fixSteamFixed crash when mods remove the Chasm in the Sanctumbug fixSteamFixed Wormwood's Survivor skin missing various leavesbug fixSteamFixed grey art popping through some Primal skinsbug fixSteamFixed Shadow Creatures and Gestalts causing pillars to collapse in the Sanctum puzzle roombug fixSteamFixed Wendy's Read's Rags missing the braceletsbug fixSteamAdded art to the waterfall top in the SanctumvisualsSteamFixed Abigail's flower missing inventory images for Swashbuckler skinbug fixSteamFixed inability to place bridges in the Lunar Grotto retrofitbug fixSteamFixed Wandering Trader appearing next to the first player at the Florid Posternbug fixSteamPrefab 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.
Steam - 19 eventsMythic Bone Armor Login Bonusnew content
Players will receive the Mythic Bone Armor just by logging into the game for a limited time.
SteamHidden Rooms in Cavesnew contentAdded hidden rooms in the Caves that can be explored to uncover Ancient lore.
SteamAdded Fumarole Areanew contentA new Fumarole area where an old companion of the Ancients will appear during the Shadow Rift.
SteamComplete Survivor Chest Skinsnew contentIntroduced the Complete Survivor Chest containing the complete Survivor series of survivor skins.
SteamBridges Placement in Labyrinth Mazequality of lifeBridges may now be placed in the Labyrinth Maze.
SteamHidden Rooms in Cavesnew contentAdded hidden rooms in the Caves that can be explored to uncover Ancient lore.
SteamGiant Whirlpool Introducednew contentA Giant Whirlpool that tends to pull everything down with it has been added. Caves must be enabled for it to appear.
SteamFumarole Area Addednew contentA Fumarole area where an old companion of the Ancients will appear during the Shadow Rift.
SteamWoodie’s Wooden Walking Stick Durability Changequality of lifeWoodie’s Wooden Walking Stick no longer consumes durability when its wearer is not moving.
SteamBird Sounds Ambience ChangeaudioBird sounds will disappear from the turf ambience for most of the Post-Lunar Hail period.
SteamBird Sounds Ambience ChangeaudioBird sounds will disappear from the turf ambience for most of the Post-Lunar Hail period.
SteamWoodie's Wooden Walking Stick Durability Changequality of lifeWoodie’s Wooden Walking Stick no longer consumes durability when its wearer is not moving.
SteamNew Swampy Vacation Chest Skinsnew contentIntroduced the Swampy Vacation Chest containing the Swamp-Lover's Chest and the Vacation Chest.
SteamGiant Whirlpool Introducednew contentA Giant Whirlpool that tends to pull everything down with it has been added.
SteamNew Codes for Ambassadorsnew contentAmbassadors have been given new codes to give away, including Starter Packs and new Resurrected skins.
SteamGlobal Deconstruction Staff Skinnew contentThe Global Deconstruction Staff skin has been added to the Orbital Collection.
Steam - 6 eventsFixed Shadow Hand’s insanity aurabug fix
Insanity aura from Shadow Hand was not functioning properly.
SteamAdded W.A.R.B.O.T. and Celestial Scion Figuresnew contentSteamFixed Koalefant Carcass sanity drainbug fixSanity drain from Koalefant Carcass was much quicker than intended.
SteamFixed crash when attacking Canary (Volatile)bug fixSteamFixed specific MacOS crashbug fixResolved a crash issue on MacOS related to invalid string comparisons.
SteamFixed T.I.N.G.L.E. Fields interaction with Weremoosebug fixWeremoose or other non-interruptable shockable entities were being stopped by T.I.N.G.L.E. Fields.
Steam - 9 eventsMythic Bone Helm Login Rewardnew content
Players will receive the Mythic Bone Helm as a limited-time login reward.
SteamDrying Rack Changes to Multiple SlotsgameplayThe Drying Rack has been changed to allow multiple slots for drying items.
SteamPost Celestial Scion Adjustments to Lunar QuestlinegameplayAdjustments have been made to the Lunar questline following the Celestial Scion.
SteamElectric Weapons Adjusted and Shock States Addedbalance changeElectric weapons have been adjusted, and shock states have been added to creatures.
SteamCelestial Altar Crafting AdjustmentsgameplayAdjustments have been made to the crafting process of the Celestial Altar.
SteamLunar Hail Optimizations and Event MutationperformanceLunar Hail has been optimized, and the falling debris has been replaced with a new event and mutation.
SteamMarble Impact Armor Skin Addednew contentThe Marble Impact Armor skin for the Marble Suit has been added to the Orbital Collection.
SteamNew Craftable T.I.N.G.L.E. Node Addednew contentA new craftable T.I.N.G.L.E. Node has been introduced.
Steam - 6 eventsCawnival Woodworking Chest Skinsnew content
New skins available for purchase including various Cawnival-themed items.
SteamPersonal Floater drowning prevention fixbug fixMade some changes to the Personal Floater so that it will actually prevent you from drowning right away.
SteamStart of the annual Midsummer Cawnival eventseasonal eventSteamCorvus Goodfeather and Cawnival gamesnew contentThe master of ceremonies, Corvus Goodfeather can be found near the Florid Postern. Buy the Cawnival Tree, games and Game Tokens from him.
SteamPrize Tickets and Prize Boothnew contentEarn Prize Tickets from playing games and exchange them for decorations and other goods at the Prize Booth.
Steam - 6 eventsAdded Creature Panic Triggers for W.A.R.B.O.T. and Celestial SciongameplaySteamFixed Incorrect Icon for Pearl in World Progression Filtersbug fixSteamUpdated Strings and SoundsaudioSteamFixed Crash in Friendly Terramite Targeting Logicbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Bug with Terramite Sounds Not Turning Off When Picked Upbug fixSteamRendering Optimizations for Celestial Scion's Ground Attack EffectsperformanceSteam
- 23 eventsBrightshade Paladin Helm Skin Art Adjustmentbug fix
Adjusted Brightshade Paladin Helm skin art to fit its lunar effect.
SteamThermalock Missiles Targeting Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug where Thermalock Missiles were hitting your mount instead of you.
SteamUpdated Flame Effects on Enlightened CrownvisualsFlame effects on the upgraded Enlightened Crown updated to keep shards partially visible.
SteamBerry Bush Skin Loss Fixbug fixFixed Berry Bush losing its skin when dug or turned into a Scared Stiff plant.
SteamW.A.R.B.O.T. Reset Stuck Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug with W.A.R.B.O.T. sometimes getting stuck trying to reset.
SteamNew Strings and Sounds for Wandering TraderaudioSteamTerramite Default Inventory Icon Fixbug fixFixed skinned Terramites sometimes showing the default inventory icon.
SteamUpcoming Scrapbook Entries AnnouncementchangesScrapbook entries for the newer content coming soon.
SteamCrash Fix After W.A.R.B.O.T. Defeatbug fixMilestoneFixed crash sometimes when hostile Terramites finish self repairing after W.A.R.B.O.T. was already defeated.
SteamCompanion Tag Added to Friendly TerramitesgameplayAdded 'companion' tag to friendly Terramites to change default action from Attack.
SteamTerramite Reactivation Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug where Terramites did not reactivate if repaired from your inventory.
SteamTerramite Skin Change Issue Acknowledgmentbug fixWe're aware it’s not possible to change Terramite skin once they’re a Scared Stiff plant and are working on a fix.
SteamHoundius Shootius and Catapult Targeting Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug with Houndius Shootius and Winona’s Catapult locking onto non-targetable entities.
SteamTerramite Deploy Point Update Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug with Terramite’s deploy point on boats not updating correctly.
SteamBush Hat Cawnival Shrub Skin Ground Shadow Fixbug fixFixed Bush Hat Cawnival Shrub skin not having a ground shadow.
SteamCrash Fix with Active Thermalock Missilesbug fixMilestoneFixed crash sometimes when there are still active Thermalock Missiles after W.A.R.B.O.T. is fully disengaged.
SteamCawnival Shrub Skin Ground Shadow Fixbug fixFixed dug Cawnival Shrub skin missing its ground shadow art.
SteamHelpers No Longer Interact with Friendly TerramitesgameplayHelpers like Woby will no longer try to pick up friendly Terramites.
SteamTerramites Deactivation in Oceanbug fixTerramites will now stay deactivated while floating in the ocean.
SteamInimical Gestalts Despawn Bug Fixbug fixFixed bug with Inimical Gestalts not despawning when a Player dies.
SteamDug Berry Bush Visibility Fixbug fixFixed dug Berry Bush turning invisible when changing to its base skin.
SteamW.A.R.B.O.T. Missile Phase Target Lock AdjustmentgameplayIf target lock fails during W.A.R.B.O.T.’s missile phase, it will skip ahead to its next attack phase.
Steam - 18 eventsUpdated strings and audioaudioSteamCelestial Scion's aggro radius reducedgameplay
Now has a smaller aggro radius to re-engage it after a wipe.
SteamFixed Thermbells not being damaged by Thermalock Missilesbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed unbreakable state bug in Judge’s Boothbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed friendly Terramites targeting already picked up Terramitesbug fixMilestoneSteamHound waves will try to avoid players in the arena during active boss fightsgameplaySteamFixed Merms not stopping movement when players try to heal thembug fixMilestoneSteamFriendly Terramites no longer destroy Scared Stiff plants or hammerable structuresgameplaySteamDrowning in shallow water now picks closest shoregameplayEliminates randomization in shore selection.
SteamFixed Thermalock Missiles not targeting WX-78 without Refrigerant Circuitbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed reversed logic in Grainy Transmission for captured Gestaltbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Celestial Scion moveset not resetting on health resetbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Inimical Gestalts hurting other Gestalts with AOE attacksbug fixMilestoneSteamThermal Stone and Thermbell heat state visual updatevisualsNow updates visually when moving in or out of an Ice Crystaleyezer zone.
SteamFixed Warblers flying out of bounds and falling in waterbug fixMilestoneSteamUpdated Thermalock Missile targeting mechanicsgameplayHeat sources prioritized over temperature values, dynamic search area for retargeting.
SteamFixed Inimical Gestalts not despawningbug fixMilestoneSteam - 10 eventsTwinstick 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.
SteamFixed Crash During W.A.R.B.O.T. Lose Control Sequencebug fixFixed a crash that occurred during the W.A.R.B.O.T. lose control sequence.
SteamFixed Wigfrid's Buckaroo Bustle Body Skinbug fixFixed the skirt being in front of the upper body attire for Wigfrid's Buckaroo Bustle body skin.
SteamFixed Crash During Terramite’s Electric Beambug fixFixed a crash that sometimes occurred during Terramite’s electric beam.
SteamFixed Incorrect Drowning Health Penalty for Walterbug fixFixed the incorrect drowning health penalty for Walter.
SteamAdded Berry Bush Skin Supportnew contentBerry Bush skin support for owners of Bush Hat skins has been added.
SteamFixed Wortox Skins Color Issuesbug fixFixed various Wortox skins having different colors for the face area.
SteamFixed Missing Ground Shadows for Winona's Structuresbug fixFixed missing ground shadows for Winona's structures when on the ground as an item.
SteamFixed Transparency of Upgraded Enlightened Crownbug fixFixed transparency of upgraded Enlightened Crown when not equipped.
SteamFixed Tip Hat Emote Animationbug fixFixed the Tip Hat Emote not having an animation in the Curio Cabinet.
Steam - 4 eventsFools 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.
SteamKlei Rewards Login Goodies AvailableotherRecent login goodies including Harmonic Riftwear and Thorny Twizzle skins are now available on Klei Rewards.
Steam - 4 events
- 7 eventsLimited-Time Login Bonus: Quilted Breezy Vestnew content
Players logging in during the event will receive the Quilted Breezy Vest as a bonus.
SteamRose Thorn Trap Skinnew contentThe Rose Thorn Trap skin for the Tooth Trap is added to the Rose collection.
SteamDepths Worm Shrine and Jubilantern Postsnew contentCraft the Depths Worm Shrine and enjoy new Jubilantern Posts along with festive options.
SteamYear of the Depths Worm Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneThe Year of the Depths Worm event introduces a hunt for the Gilded Depths Worm and new festive features.
SteamGilded Depths Worm Huntnew contentPlayers can hunt the Gilded Depths Worm to harvest Lucky Gold Nuggets.
SteamMasquerader Survivors Chest, Part IIInew contentNew skins for Wendy, Winona, WX-78, Webber, and Wickerbottom available for purchase.
SteamWendy and Walter Skill Update DelaygameplayUpdates to Wendy's and Walter's skill trees are delayed to ensure quality.
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