What changed in Dungeon Defenders II in 2017

669 updates · 163 main milestones · Jan 10, 2017 to Dec 12, 2017

  1. 45 events
    Controller Input Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where controller inputs could provide an extra daily mission.

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    Profanity Filter Updatebug fix

    Less words are caught by the profanity filter now.

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    Leaderboards for Onslaught and Ancient Powernew contentMilestone

    New leaderboards to track player progress in Onslaught and Ancient Power acquisition.

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    Frostbite Tower Targeting Issue Fixedbug fix

    Frostbite Tower can now target training dummies.

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    Water Spout Trap Naming Fixedbug fix

    Water spout trap now named properly.

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    Introduction of Onslaught Game Modenew contentMilestone

    Onslaught features floor-based progression, enemy mutators, and unique enemy schedules.

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    Spelling Error in Incursion Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a spelling error with The Dawn of the Blood Moon Incursion.

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    Town Hub Music Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the town hub music was tied to the SFX slider.

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    Escape Cancels Pet Rerollsbug fix

    Escape can now cancel pet rerolls.

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    Profanity Filter Adjustmentbug fix

    Less words are caught by the profanity filter now.

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    Defender Packs Systemnew contentMilestone

    New system to acquire flairs, costumes, pets, and accessories, replacing the old lock box system.

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    The Lost Temple Mapnew contentMilestone

    The largest map ever created for the game, featuring dynamic lanes and increased enemy counts.

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    Sound Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the “G-Up” sound was not playing correctly.

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    Ev-2 Button Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a button display issue with Ev-2 when placing a defense with a controller.

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    Sound Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the 'G-Up' sound was not playing correctly.

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    Escape Functionality Improvedbug fix

    Escape can now cancel pet rerolls.

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    Pet Unequip Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a pet unequip issue at the Petrinarian.

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    Campaign Completion Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with Start Campaign appearing after completing it.

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    Introduction of Onslaught Game Modenew contentMilestone

    Onslaught features floor-based progression, enemy mutators, and unique enemy schedules.

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    Orbs Dropping During Campaign Fixedbug fix

    Orbs should no longer drop during Campaign.

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    Power of the Ancients Expansion Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    The Power of the Ancients expansion is now live, introducing new progression, power, and challenges.

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    Automation Healing Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Automation was healing more than intended.

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    Forest Biome Mana Updatebalance change

    Forest Biome now gives 1250 mana instead of 1000 and matches the map's Defense Unit cap.

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    Town Hub Music Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the town hub music was tied to the SFX slider.

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    Ancient Power Systemnew contentMilestone

    Unlock Ancient Power for permanent account buffs and increased Ascension talent caps.

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    Controller Input Daily Mission Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where controller inputs could provide an extra daily mission.

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    Campaign Completion Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue with Start Campaign appearing after completing it.

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    Thunderbolts and Lightning Equipment Restrictionbug fix

    Thunderbolts and Lightning can only be equipped to magic staves now.

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    Automation Healing Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Automation was healing more than intended.

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    Defender Packs Systemnew contentMilestone

    A new system to acquire flairs, costumes, pets, and accessories, replacing the old lock box system.

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    Power of the Ancients Expansion Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    The Power of the Ancients expansion is now live, introducing new progression, power, and challenges.

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    Lavamancer VFX Fixedbug fix

    Fixed Lavamancer Harden/Inflame VFX.

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    Pet Unequip Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a pet unequip issue at the Petrinarian.

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    Water Spout Trap Naming Issue Fixedbug fix

    Water spout trap now named properly.

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    Orbs Drop Issue Fixedbug fix

    Orbs should no longer drop during Campaign.

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    Lavamancer VFX Fixedbug fix

    Fixed Lavamancer Harden/Inflame VFX.

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    Forest Biome Mana Updatebalance change

    Forest Biome now provides 1250 mana instead of 1000 and matches the map's Defense Unit cap.

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    Ev-2 Button Display Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a button display issue with Ev-2 when placing a defense with a controller.

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    Thunderbolts and Lightning Equipment Restrictionbug fix

    Thunderbolts and Lightning can only be equipped to magic staves now.

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    Ancient Power Systemnew contentMilestone

    A new character progression system that provides permanent account buffs and increases Ascension talent caps.

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    Spelling Error Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a spelling error with The Dawn of the Blood Moon Incursion.

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    Frostbite Tower Targeting Issue Fixedbug fix

    Frostbite Tower can now target training dummies.

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    Glaive of Storms Animation Fixedbug fix

    Glaive of Storms attack animation ends correctly now.

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    Glaive of Storms Animation Fixedbug fix

    Glaive of Storms attack animation ends correctly now.

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    The Lost Temple Mapnew contentMilestone

    The largest map ever created for Dungeon Defenders II, offering a unique experience each playthrough.

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  2. 34 events
    New Cosmetic System: Flairnew content

    A new system allowing customization of hero appearances.

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    Fixed Various Shards Value Issuesbug fix
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    Fixed Lag Spikes When Exiting Emporiumbug fix
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    Removal of Orbs from Loot Tablesbalance change

    Orbs removed to ensure better loot progression for players.

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    Fixed Command Window Issuebug fix

    Temporary command window for monitoring errors will be removed in next patch.

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    Hero Changes: Series EV-2 Weapons Manufacturerbalance change

    Adjusted range scaling with the introduction of Vicious Strikes Hyper Shard.

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    New Game Mode: Masterynew contentMilestone

    Access to all Chaos maps with challenges to earn rewards.

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    Launch of Hyper Shardsnew contentMilestone

    Exclusive shards earned through Mastery challenges, providing enhanced powers.

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    Return of Golden Petsnew content

    Golden pets available through Mastery mode, showcasing player achievements.

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    Hero Changes: Mystic Call To Madnessbalance change

    Cooldown increased from 10 seconds to 20 seconds.

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    Selling Equipment with Shardsquality of life

    Shards will be returned to inventory instead of being sold when selling equipment.

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    Fixed Freezing Issue on Xbox Onebug fix

    Issue with players freezing when loading into Forest Biome.

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    Fixed Item Comparison Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue where comparing items on the ground was not functioning properly.

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    New Cosmetic System: Flairnew content

    A new system allowing heroes to equip cosmetic items for enhanced appearance.

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    New Pets: Golden Petsnew content

    Golden pets can be earned through the Mastery game mode.

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    Mystic Call To Madness Cooldown Increasedbalance change

    Cooldown increased from 10 seconds to 20 seconds.

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    Fixed Various Shard Value Issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues with various shards using incorrect values.

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    Fixed Freezing Issue When Joining Gamebug fix

    Resolved issue that caused players to freeze when loading into Forest Biome on Xbox One.

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    Fixed Lag Spike Issuebug fix

    Pressing Esc to leave the Emporium or Inventory caused lag spikes.

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    Adjustments to Series EV-2 Weapons Manufacturerbalance change

    Range scaling adjusted with the introduction of Vicious Strikes Hyper Shard.

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    Selling Equipment With Shardsquality of life

    Shards will be returned to inventory when selling equipment.

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    General Weapons: Shadowflame Daggerbalance change

    Projectile life-time reduced to 2 seconds.

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    Prove Your Mastery Eventseasonal eventMilestone

    A seven-week event showcasing players on Mastery leaderboards with special prizes.

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    Fixed Join Game and Create Game Placementbug fix

    Resolved incorrect placement of game options.

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    Halloween Decorations and Flairseasonal event

    Private Tavern and Heroes Marketplace decorated for Halloween with new seasonal flair.

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    Fixed Deadly/Vicious Strikes Issuebug fix

    Resolved issue with world tree allowing defenses to remain outside reduced range.

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    Halloween in Etheriaseasonal event

    Private Tavern and Heroes Marketplace decorated for Halloween with seasonal flair.

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    Fixed Item Comparison Issuebug fix

    Comparing items on the ground was not properly appearing.

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    Fixed Homing Issue with Shadowflame Daggerbug fix
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    Fixed Command Window Issue on PCbug fix

    Temporary command window issue fixed for PC users.

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    Special Event: Prove Your Masteryseasonal eventMilestone

    A seven-week event with leaderboards for players completing Mastery challenges.

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    Introduction of Mastery Game Modenew contentMilestone

    New game mode allows access to all Chaos maps with challenges to earn rewards.

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    New Shards: Hyper Shardsnew contentMilestone

    Exclusive powerful shards earned through Mastery challenges.

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    Fixed Homing Issue with Shadowflame Daggerbug fix
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  3. 12 events
    Various Bug Fixesbug fix

    Numerous bugs reported by players have been fixed in this patch.

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    Launch of Hyper Shardsnew contentMilestone

    Exclusive shards available only through the Mastery game mode, offering enhanced power.

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    New Cosmetic System: Flairnew content

    A new system allowing players to customize their heroes with various cosmetic options.

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    Halloween Decorations and Flairseasonal event

    Private Tavern and Heroes Marketplace decorated for Halloween with seasonal flair available for purchase.

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    Launch of Hyper Shardsnew contentMilestone

    Exclusive powerful shards earned through the Mastery game mode.

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    Various Bug Fixesbug fix

    Numerous bugs reported by players have been addressed and fixed.

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    Return of Golden Petsnew content

    Golden pets can be earned through the Mastery game mode, showcasing player achievements.

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    Introduction of Mastery Game Modenew contentMilestone

    A new game mode that challenges players with up to five challenges per map, rewarding mastery with powerful items.

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    Return of Golden Petsnew content

    Golden pets available as rewards in the Mastery game mode.

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    Halloween Decorations and Flairseasonal event

    Private Tavern and Heroes Marketplace decorated for Halloween with seasonal flair available.

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    Introduction of Flair Cosmetic Systemnew content

    A new system allowing players to customize their heroes with various cosmetic items.

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    Introduction of Mastery Game Modenew contentMilestone

    A new game mode that challenges players with up to five challenges per Chaos map.

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  4. 6 events
    Increased Appearance of Mananodeworld

    Mananode has appeared throughout Etheria, signaling a potential omen of change.

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    Challenges to Wield Isomicon Powergameplay

    The Gran Ma’ster is creating challenges for Defenders to prove their worthiness to wield the power of the Isomicon.

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    Challenges to Wield Isomicon Powergameplay

    The Gran Ma’ster is creating challenges for Defenders to prove their worthiness to wield the power of the Isomicon.

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    Discovery of the Isomicon Tomenew content

    A secret tome, the Isomicon, has been discovered that reveals long-lost secrets to battle the Old Ones.

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    Increased Appearance of Mananodeworld

    Mananode has appeared throughout Etheria, signaling an omen of change according to the Council Elders.

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    Discovery of the Isomicon Tomenew content

    A secret tome, the Isomicon, has been discovered that reveals long-lost secrets to battle the Old Ones.

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  5. 36 events
    Hailstorm Tower Boost Aura Damage Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where boost aura was causing Hailstorm Tower to increase enemy health instead of dealing damage.

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    Fixed Inventory Tooltip Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue with inventory tooltips going off the bottom of the screen when comparing items.

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    Boost Aura Hailstorm Tower Damage Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where boost aura was causing Hailstorm Tower to increase enemy health instead of dealing damage.

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    Fixed Inventory Tooltip Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue with inventory tooltips going off the bottom of the screen when comparing items.

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    Huntress Blaze Balloon Defense Power Ratio Increasedbalance change

    Defense Power ratio increased to 4.25 from 3.5.

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    Removed Outdated Aggro Text from Towersbug fix

    Removed outdated attention/aggro text from several towers.

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    Removed Outdated Aggro Text from Towersbug fix

    Removed outdated attention/aggro text from several towers.

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    Zapper Stun Duration Reducedbalance change

    Stun duration reduced to 30 seconds from 45 seconds.

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    Fixed Player Hub Return Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where players weren’t getting sent back to hubs after Incursions/Campaign sessions.

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    Fixed Player Hub Return Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where players weren’t getting sent back to hubs after Incursions/Campaign sessions.

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    Monk Skyguard Tower Damage Tracking Fixedbug fix

    Monk Skyguard Tower properly tracks damage for 'Clear Skies' challenge.

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    Fixed Weapon Sorting Issue with Controllerbug fix

    Fixed an issue with sorting weapons, armor, and relics when using a controller.

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    Fixed Sorting Issue with Controllerbug fix

    Fixed an issue with sorting weapons, armor, and relics when using a controller.

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    Fixed 'Press G to Ready Up' Notification Stuckbug fix

    Fixed an issue causing players to get the 'Press G to Ready Up' notification stuck.

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    Thorc EMP Stun Duration Reducedbalance change

    EMP stun duration reduced to 18 seconds from 60 seconds.

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    Monk Skyguard Tower Damage Tracking Fixbug fix

    Monk Skyguard Tower properly tracks damage for ‘Clear Skies’ challenge.

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    Huntress Blazing Phoenix Max Damage Increasedbalance change

    Max damage increased to 5000% Defense Power from 850% Defense Power.

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    Huntress Blaze Balloon Defense Power Ratio Increasedbalance change

    Defense Power ratio increased to 4.25 from 3.5.

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    Fixed Typos in Hailstorm Tower Descriptionbug fix

    Fixed typos in Hailstorm Tower description.

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    Fixed Typos in Hailstorm Tower Descriptionbug fix

    Fixed typos in Hailstorm Tower description.

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    EMP Kobold Flier Stun Duration Reducedbalance change

    EMP stun duration reduced to 20 seconds from 30 seconds.

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    Zapper Stun Duration Reducedbalance change

    Stun duration reduced to 30 seconds from 45 seconds.

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    Chlorophyte Arrows Color Change Fixedbug fix

    Chlorophyte Arrows no longer changes color when upgrading.

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    EMP Kobold Flier Stun Duration Reducedbalance change

    EMP stun duration reduced to 20 seconds from 30 seconds.

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    Fixed Region Selection Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issues where certain regions were unable to be selected.

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    Chlorophyte Arrows Color Change Fixbug fix

    Chlorophyte Arrows no longer changes color when upgrading.

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    Cybork EMP Stun Duration Reducedbalance change

    EMP stun duration reduced to 12 seconds from 15 seconds.

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    Fixed Region Selection Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issues where certain regions were unable to be selected.

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    End Game 'Press G' Message Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the end game 'Press G' message was not appearing.

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    End Game 'Press G' Message Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the end game 'Press G' message was not appearing.

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    Cybork EMP Stun Duration Reducedbalance change

    EMP stun duration reduced to 12 seconds from 15 seconds.

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    Fixed 'Press G to Ready Up' Notification Stuck Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue causing players to get the 'Press G to Ready Up' notification stuck.

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    Thorc EMP Stun Duration Reducedbalance change

    EMP stun duration reduced to 18 seconds from 60 seconds.

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    Series EV2 Sword Container Fire Rate Increasedbalance change

    Fire rate increased to 1 per second from 1 per 2 seconds.

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    Series EV2 Sword Container Fire Rate Increasedbalance change

    Fire rate increased to 1 per second from 1 per 2 seconds.

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    Huntress Blazing Phoenix Max Damage Increasedbalance change

    Max damage increased to 5000% Defense Power from 850% Defense Power.

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  6. 46 events
    New Cosmetics Managerui ux

    A new UI for viewing and equipping cosmetics directly from the inventory.

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    New Ability: Arcane Bubblenew contentMilestone

    The Adept creates a pulsing shield that reflects enemy projectiles and stuns enemies.

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    New Ability: Arcane Bubblenew contentMilestone

    Creates a pulsing shield that reflects enemy projectiles and stuns enemies within.

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    New Shards for the Adeptnew contentMilestone

    Unique Shards for the Adept to enhance abilities and defenses.

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    Matchmaking System Updatessystem

    Improvements to backend matchmaking, enhancing party flow and game transition.

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    Fixed Shop Tooltip Display Issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues with shop tooltips appearing offscreen at 1920x1080 resolution.

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    Gamepad Improvementsquality of life

    Various enhancements to gamepad controls for better gameplay experience.

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    New Defense: Hailstorm Towernew content

    An anti-air tower that fires ice shards at flying enemies and weakens them.

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    New Shards for the Adeptnew content

    Unique Shards for the Adept to discover, enhancing her abilities and defenses.

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    Revenge of the Yeti’s Incursionnew contentMilestone

    New Incursion available on PC and PS4 featuring the Yeti.

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    New Cosmetics Managerui ux

    New UI for viewing and equipping cosmetics more easily.

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    Gamepad Improvementsquality of life

    New gamepad improvements for inventory UI, hero swapping, and tower management.

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    Matchmaking ImprovementsnetworkMilestone

    Major backend updates to improve matchmaking experience.

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    New Cosmetic Manager UIui ux

    Improved UI for browsing costumes, accessories, and towers.

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    Revenge of the Yeti’s Incursionnew contentMilestone

    Available on PC and PS4, face the Yeti and his minions on the Hot Springs map.

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    Gamepad Improvementsquality of life

    Enhanced gamepad controls for abilities and tower interactions.

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    Matchmaking ImprovementsnetworkMilestone

    Major backend updates to improve matchmaking experience.

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    New Ability: Arcane Bubblenew contentMilestone

    Creates a shield that reflects projectiles and stuns enemies.

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    New Defense: Hailstorm Towernew contentMilestone

    Anti-air tower that weakens flying enemies and draws reduced aggro.

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    Gamepad Improvementsquality of life

    Enhancements to gamepad controls and inventory UI.

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    New Ability: Arc Lightningnew contentMilestone

    Sends piercing bolts of lightning that damage marked targets and enemies in between.

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    Revenge of the Yetis Incursionnew contentMilestone

    A new Incursion available on PS4 and PC featuring the Yeti and new minions.

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    New Defense: Hailstorm Towernew contentMilestone

    The Adept's Hailstorm Tower fires ice shards at flying enemies, weakening them.

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    Multiplayer Enemy Health Scaling Adjustedgameplay

    Enemies now gain 20% health per additional player instead of 25%.

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    Introduction of the Adept Heronew contentMilestone

    The Adept, a new gender-swap hero, has been added to the game.

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    Fixed Split-Screen Crashing Issuesbug fix

    Resolved multiple crashing issues related to split-screen gameplay.

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    Matchmaking System UpdatessystemMilestone

    Improvements to backend matchmaking for better party flow.

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    New Defense: Hailstorm Towernew contentMilestone

    An anti-air tower that fires ice shards at flying enemies, weakening them for follow-up attacks.

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    New Hero: The Adeptnew contentMilestone

    Introducing the Adept, a gender-swap hero with two new abilities and one new defense.

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    Fixed Various Gameplay Bugsbug fixMilestone

    Numerous gameplay bugs fixed, including issues with tower skins and HUD displays.

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    New Ability: Arc Lightninggameplay

    Sends piercing bolts of lightning that damage marked targets and enemies in-between.

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    Abyss Lord Ascension Powers Updatedbalance change

    Abyss Knight Talent now increases damage dealt and scales with ability power.

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    Fixed Blockade Height Issuebug fix

    Increased blockade height to prevent mobs from walking over them.

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    New Hero: The Adeptnew contentMilestone

    A new gender-swap hero with unique abilities and defense.

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    New Cosmetic Manager UIui ux

    A new UI to manage costumes, accessories, and towers.

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    New Ability: Arc Lightningnew contentMilestone

    Sends piercing bolts of lightning to damage marked targets.

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    Numerous Bug Fixesbug fix

    Various bug fixes included in this update.

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    Multiplayer Enemy Health Scaling Adjustedbalance change

    Enemies now gain 20% health per additional player (was 25%).

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    Monk Skyguard Tower Fixbalance change

    Skyguard Tower now fires correctly and damage-per-shot has been rebalanced.

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    Numerous Bug Fixesbug fix

    Includes various bug fixes to improve overall game stability.

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    New Ability: Arc Lightningnew contentMilestone

    The Adept sends piercing bolts of lightning that damage marked targets.

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    New Hero: The Adeptnew contentMilestone

    Introducing the Adept, a new gender-swap hero with unique abilities and defenses.

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    New Ability: Arcane Bubblegameplay

    Creates a pulsing shield that reflects enemy projectiles and stuns enemies within.

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    Fixed Multiple Split-Screen Issuesbug fixMilestone

    Resolved various crashing and party invite issues in split-screen mode.

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    Fixed Gamepad Performance Issuesperformance

    Resolved performance issues on the Hero Customization window.

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    Revenge of the Yeti’s Incursionnew contentMilestone

    A new Incursion available on PS4 and PC featuring the mighty Yeti and new minions.

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  7. 4 events
    Free Beat the Heat Bundle Availabledlc releaseMilestone

    Login before August 10th to receive exclusive items including a pet and accessories.

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    Double XP Weekendseasonal event

    Get 2x the experience from winning until Monday at 4PM EDT.

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    Double XP Weekendseasonal event

    Get 2x the experience from winning until Monday at 4PM EDT.

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    Free Beat the Heat Bundle Availabledlc releaseMilestone

    Login before August 10th to get exclusive items including a pet and accessories.

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  8. 16 events
    Quality of Life Improvements in Patch 1.0.3quality of life

    Patch 1.0.3 features various quality of life improvements.

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    Numerous Bug Fixes in Patch 1.0.3bug fix

    A significant number of bug fixes implemented in the patch.

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    Exclusive Shirtless Beach Squire Accessorynew content

    Receive an exclusive shirtless beach Squire accessory as part of the Beat the Heat Bundle.

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    Patch 1.0.3 Balance Updatesbalance change

    Includes loot tweaks and balance updates.

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    Double Gold Weekend Events Announcedseasonal event

    Two Double Gold Weekend events scheduled for July 28-31 and August 4-7.

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    Free Beat the Heat Bundle Availablenew content

    Login to receive a free bundle including exclusive items until August 10th.

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    Exclusive Purrville the Helicatter Petnew content

    Receive an exclusive Purrville the Helicatter pet as part of the Beat the Heat Bundle.

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    Free Beat the Heat Bundle Availablenew content

    Login now to get your FREE Beat the Heat Bundle from the Emporium, available until August 10th.

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    Double Gold Weekend Events Announcedseasonal event

    Two Double Gold Weekend events scheduled: July 28th-31st and August 4th-7th.

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    Quality of Life Improvements in Patch 1.0.3quality of life

    Various quality of life improvements included in the patch.

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    Exclusive Squire Beach Shorts Accessorynew content

    Get an exclusive Squire beach shorts accessory included in the Beat the Heat Bundle.

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    Exclusive PAWS the Corgi Shoulder Pal for Squirenew content

    Includes an exclusive PAWS the Corgi shoulder pal for the Squire in the Beat the Heat Bundle.

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    Exclusive Items in Beat the Heat Bundlenew content

    Includes a 4,000 Defender Medal gift, Purrville pet, Squilbur hat, PAWS shoulder pal, and beach accessories for Squire.

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    Patch 1.0.3 Loot Tweaks and Balance Updatesbalance change

    Patch 1.0.3 includes loot tweaks and balance updates.

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    Exclusive Squilbur the Squid Hat for Squirenew content

    Get an exclusive Squilbur the Squid hat for the Squire in the Beat the Heat Bundle.

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    Numerous Bug Fixes in Patch 1.0.3bug fix

    Patch 1.0.3 contains a significant number of bug fixes.

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  9. 78 events
    Resolved Endless Black Screen Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue causing an endless black screen after loading.

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    Buffs to Various Shardsbalance change

    Multiple shards received damage and proc chance increases.

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    Revamped Campaign Experiencenew contentMilestone

    Updated story and campaign with new threats and twists.

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    Introduction of Incursions and Legendary Weaponsnew contentMilestone

    New Incursions added to Chaos with unique Legendary weapons available after completion.

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    New Minimum Ascension Level Host Optionquality of life
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    Fixed Proton Beam Crashbug fix

    Resolved a crash related to the Proton beam.

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    Shard Buffsbalance change

    Continued buffs focused on hero-specific and Defense Shards.

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    Fixed Siege Roller Stuck Issuebug fix
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    Fixed Siege Roller Stuck Issuebug fix
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    Ability to Rename Heroes for Freequality of life
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    Updated Tutorials and How To Play Menunew contentMilestone

    New Tutorial map and videos added to assist new players.

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    Free-to-Play Launchnew contentMilestone

    Dungeon Defenders II will be free-to-play on all platforms starting June 20th.

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    Fixed Multiplayer Enemy Health Scalingbug fix

    Adjusted scaling to +25% instead of +50%.

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    Updated HUD & Health Barsui ux

    Improved UI elements including hero deck hotkeys above health bars.

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    Introduction of Incursions and Legendary Weaponsnew contentMilestone

    New Incursions added to Chaos with unique Legendary weapons.

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    New Tower Skinsnew content

    Added new skins for various towers.

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    First Shard Icon Updatesui ux

    Updated icons for popular Shards for easier inventory management.

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    Introduction of Incursions and Legendary Weaponsnew contentMilestone

    New Incursions added to Chaos, unlocking unique Legendary weapons.

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    Introduction of The Initiate Heronew contentMilestone

    The Initiate is a new gender-swap hero with unique abilities.

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    PS4 Optimizationperformance

    Improved PS4 framerate during gameplay.

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    Improved Fullscreen and Windowed Display Modesbug fix
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    Official Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Dungeon Defenders II is officially launching on Xbox One, PC & PS4 on June 20th.

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    New Tutorial Mission and Videosnew contentMilestone

    Revamped tutorial mission and new How To Play videos added.

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    Official Launch Date Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Dungeon Defenders II is officially launching on June 20th on Xbox One, PC & PS4.

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    New Tower Skinsnew content

    Added several new sets of Tower Skins.

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    Multiplayer Scaling Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where multiplayer enemy health scaling was too high.

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    PS4 Framerate Optimizationperformance

    Improved framerate on PS4, especially with many enemies on-screen.

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    Hero Renaming Featurequality of life

    Players can now rename heroes for free from the Inventory.

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    Addition of New Weaponsnew content

    New weapon models added for various heroes.

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    PS4 Framerate Optimizationperformance

    Improved framerate on PS4, especially with many enemies on-screen.

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    Controller Sensitivity Option on PCquality of life
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    Hero Renaming Featurequality of life

    Players can rename their heroes for free from the Inventory.

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    New Tower Skinsnew content

    Added new tower skins including Bit Crush Dryad and Woodland Apprentice.

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    New Summary Screen and Score Systemui uxMilestone

    Implemented a new summary screen with a scoring system for matches.

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    PS4 Optimizationperformance

    Improved PS4 framerate, especially with many enemies on-screen.

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    New Summary Screen & Score Systemnew content

    New scoring system introduced at the end of each map.

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    Host Option for Minimum Ascension Levelquality of life

    New feature to set a minimum Ascension Level for matches.

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    Ability to Rename Heroes for Freequality of life
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    Updated HUD and Health Barsui ux

    Cleaner UI with new hero deck hotkeys above Health Bar.

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    New Tower Skinsnew content

    Added several new sets of Tower Skins.

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    Full Controller Support on PCperformance

    Complete controller support for PC, including Options Menu access.

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    Introduction of Incursions in Chaosnew contentMilestone

    New gameplay feature providing variety and progression milestones.

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    Updated HUD and Health Barsui ux

    Cleaner UI with added hero deck hotkeys above Health Bar.

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    Updated Tutorials and How To Play Menunew content

    New tutorial map and videos to assist new players.

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    Introduction of The Initiate Heronew contentMilestone

    The Initiate is a new gender-swap hero with unique abilities including Chi Stomp and Crippling Chi Wave.

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    Multiplayer Scaling Bug Fixbug fix

    Fixed bug where multiplayer enemy health scaling was too high.

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    New Summary Screen and Score Systemui uxMilestone

    Implemented a new summary screen with a score system for matches.

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    Revamped Campaign Experiencenew contentMilestone

    Updated story and campaign with new threats and twists.

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    Improved Range Indicator Decalsquality of life
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    General Bug Fixesbug fix

    Numerous bug fixes implemented.

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    Fixed Multiplayer Enemy Health Scalingbug fix

    Adjusted scaling to +25% instead of +50%.

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    Shard Buffsbalance change

    Continued buffs focused on hero-specific and Defense Shards.

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    Launch of Dungeon Defenders II on Xbox One, PC & PS4new contentMilestone

    Dungeon Defenders II is officially out of Early Access and free-to-play.

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    Increased Core Health in Chaosbalance change

    Core health increased to prevent one-shotting by enemies.

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    Fixed Endless Black Screen Issuebug fix
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    New Summary Screen & Score Systemnew content

    Introduced a new scoring system at the end of each map.

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    Host Option: Minimum Ascension Levelgameplay

    New feature to set a minimum Ascension Level for matches.

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    Updated Campaign and StorygameplayMilestone

    Enhanced early-game experience with new mutators, cutscenes, and dialogue.

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    Updated HUD & Health Barsui ux

    Cleaner UI with new hero deck hotkeys above health bars.

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    Introduction of The Initiate Heronew contentMilestone

    The Initiate, a gender-swap hero of the Monk, joins the game with new abilities.

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    New Weapons Addednew content

    Introduced many new weapon models for various heroes.

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    Hero Information and Currency Indicators Overlap Fixedbug fix
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    Fixed Proton Beam Crashbug fix

    Resolved a crash issue related to the Proton beam.

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    New Minimum Ascension Level Host Optionquality of life
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    Full Controller Support on PCperformance

    Full access to the game on PC with a controller, including the Options Menu.

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    Hero Information and Currency Indicators Overlap Fixedbug fix
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    Buffs to Various Shardsbalance changeMilestone

    Multiple shards received damage and proc chance increases.

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    General Bug Fixesbug fix

    Numerous bug fixes included in the update.

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    Updated Campaign and StorygameplayMilestone

    Enhanced early-game experience with new mutators, cutscenes, and dialogue.

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    New Shard Iconsnew content

    Updated iconography for popular Shards in the game.

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    New Shard Iconsnew content

    Updated iconography for popular Shards.

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    Introduction of The Initiate Heronew contentMilestone

    The Initiate is the first gender-swap hero, featuring new abilities and defenses.

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    Free-to-Play Announcementnew contentMilestone

    Dungeon Defenders II will be free-to-play on all platforms starting June 20th.

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    New Tutorial Mission and Videosnew contentMilestone

    Revamped tutorial mission and added new How To Play videos for advanced tactics.

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    Minimap and NPC Blips Added to Heroes Marketplacequality of life
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    Controller Sensitivity Option Added on PCquality of life
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    First Shard Icon Updatesui ux

    Updated icons of popular Shards for easier inventory management.

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    Increased Core Health in Chaosbalance change

    Core health increased to protect against one-shotting.

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  10. 2 events
    Max Loot Stat Range Fixbalance change

    Loot now rolls up to a higher maximum stat number in every Chaos tier.

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    Max Loot Stat Range Fixbalance change

    Loot now rolls up to a higher maximum stat number in every Chaos tier.

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  11. 57 events
    Increased Stat Roll Rangesbalance changeMilestone

    The range for loot stat rolls has been increased to allow for more significant upgrades.

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    Inventory UI Issue Fixbug fix

    Opening the Inventory while dead will no longer cause UI issues.

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    Increased Stat Roll Rangesbalance changeMilestone

    The range for loot generation has been increased to allow for more significant upgrades.

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    Shard Validity Indicationquality of life

    Shards not valid for the current hero will no longer appear on the Shard Equip screen.

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    Fixed Continue Map Issuebug fix

    Fixed several issues that would stop players from being able to Continue to the next map.

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    Increased Gold Rewardsbalance change

    Gold rewards in all Chaos tiers below Chaos 7 have been significantly increased.

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    Lockbox Master Key Fixesbug fix

    All individual Lockbox Master Keys can now properly open lockboxes and stack.

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    Sell All Popup Timerquality of life

    Added a three-second timer to the Sell All popup to reduce accidental sell-alls.

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    Enhanced Poison Shard Buffbalance change

    Increased Enhanced Poison's maximum rate bonus from 25% to 40%.

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    Annoyance Shard Update Fixbug fix

    The Annoyance Shard will now properly update when hotswapping heroes.

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    Collision Issues on NPC Shops Fixbug fix

    Fixed collision issues on NPC shops.

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    New Fixed Upgrades Per Tier & Upgrade Scalingbalance changeMilestone

    Each rarity now has a specific upgrade number that will always drop with it.

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    Fixed Lockbox Master Key Issuesbug fix

    All individual Lockbox Master Keys purchased can now properly open lockboxes and stack.

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    New Multiplayer Enemy Scalingbalance change

    Enemy damage in multiplayer no longer scales with additional players; only health scales.

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    Enhanced Poison Shard Buffbalance change

    Increased Enhanced Poison's maximum rate bonus from 25% to 40%.

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    Higher Loot Cap Per Chaosbalance changeMilestone

    The maximum loot cap per Chaos tier has been increased to aid progression.

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    Loot Rolls Based on Most Powerful Herobalance changeMilestone

    Loot will now generate based on the most powerful hero in your deck, improving loot quality.

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    Series EV2 Weapon Manufacturer Fixbug fix

    Series EV2’s Weapon Manufacturer will now crit properly without needing to hero swap.

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    New Stat Rolling Systemnew contentMilestone

    Loot stats will now roll independently from each other, allowing for more interesting decisions.

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    New Ascension Level Rewardsnew content

    New rewards for reaching higher Ascension levels, including titles.

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    New Ascension Power Capsbalance changeMilestone

    Lowered the cap on powers from 999 to mid-100s for players over Ascension level 420.

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    Blazing Phoenix Shard Buffbalance change

    Blazing Phoenix's Defense Power scalar increased from 550% to 850%.

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    Blazing Phoenix Shard Buffbalance change

    Blazing Phoenix's Defense Power scalar increased from 550% to 850%.

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    Fixed Inventory UI Issues When Deadbug fix

    Opening the Inventory while dead will no longer cause UI issues.

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    New Ascension Level Rewardsnew content

    New rewards for reaching higher Ascension levels, including titles.

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    Increased Loot Dropsbalance change

    The amount of loot that drops in Trials has been increased.

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    Fixed Zapper Boss Stuck Issuesbug fix

    Fixed Zapper boss getting stuck in spawn points on multiple maps.

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    New Ascension Power Capsbalance changeMilestone

    Lowered the cap on powers from 999 to the mid-100s for higher Ascension levels.

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    Abyss Lord Right-Click Attack Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug with the Abyss Lord’s right-click attack scaling incorrectly.

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    Legendaries Roll with Additional Statnew contentMilestone

    Legendaries will now roll with an additional stat to enhance their rarity and desirability.

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    Reduced Tower Placement Barrierquality of life

    Reduced the tower placement barrier for several defenses.

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    New Difficulty XP Bonuses and New XP Curvebalance changeMilestone

    Higher Chaos difficulties now award significantly more experience.

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    Reduced Tower Placement Barrierquality of life

    Reduced the tower placement barrier for several defenses to ease placement.

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    Increased Armor & Weapon Shard Slotsbalance change

    Armor and Weapon Shard Slots increased from 2 to 3 for both Legendary and Mythical loot.

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    Increased Gold Rewardsbalance change

    Gold rewards in all Chaos tiers below Chaos 7 have been significantly increased.

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    Fixed Continue Map Issuebug fix

    Fixed several issues preventing players from continuing to the next map.

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    New Difficulty XP Bonuses and New XP Curvebalance changeMilestone

    Higher Chaos difficulties now award more experience, while the experience required for levels has been adjusted.

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    New Stat Rolling Systemnew contentMilestone

    Loot stats will now roll independently from each other, allowing for more interesting decisions and sidegrade opportunities.

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    Series EV2 Weapon Manufacturer Fixbug fix

    Series EV2’s Weapon Manufacturer will now crit properly without needing to hero swap.

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    Increased Loot Drops in Trialsbalance change

    The amount of loot that drops in Trials has been increased.

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    Sell All Popup Timerquality of life

    Added a three-second timer to the Sell All popup to reduce accidental sell-alls.

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    Max Upgrade Stat Values Visiblequality of life

    Max upgrade stat values are now visible on the Item Tooltip.

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    Fixed Abyss Lord Attack Scalingbug fix

    Fixed a bug with the Abyss Lord’s right-click attack scaling incorrectly.

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    Increased Armor & Weapon Shard Slotsbalance change

    Armor and Weapon Shard Slots increased from 2 to 3 for both Legendary and Mythical loot.

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    Consecutive Win Bonus XP & Goldbalance change

    Introduced bonuses for consecutive wins, increasing XP and gold earned.

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    Zapper Boss Spawn Fixesbug fix

    Fixed Zapper boss getting stuck in spawn points on multiple maps.

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    Higher Loot Cap Per Chaosbalance changeMilestone

    The maximum loot cap per Chaos tier has been increased to facilitate progression.

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    Fixed Annoyance Shard Update Issuebug fix

    The Annoyance Shard will now properly update when hotswapping heroes.

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    4 Stats on Legendariesnew contentMilestone

    Legendaries will now roll with an additional stat to enhance their desirability.

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    Max Upgrade Stat Values Visiblequality of life

    Max upgrade stat values are now visible on the Item Tooltip.

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    Consecutive Win Bonus XP & Goldbalance change

    Introduced Gold and XP bonuses for consecutive wins.

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    New Multiplayer Enemy Scalingbalance change

    Enemy damage in multiplayer no longer scales with additional players; only health scales.

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    Explosive Surprise Shard Changesbalance change

    Explosive Surprise Defense Power scalar increased from 650% to 1,200% at max level; proc chance reduced.

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    New Fixed Upgrades Per Tierbalance changeMilestone

    Each rarity now has a specific upgrade number: Legendary drops with 60 upgrades, others with 30.

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    Explosive Surprise Shard Changesbalance change

    Explosive Surprise Defense Power scalar increased from 650% to 1,200%, proc chance reduced from 65% to 50%.

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    Loot Rolls Based on Most Powerful Herobalance changeMilestone

    Loot will now generate based on the most powerful hero in your deck.

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    Shard Validity Indicationquality of life

    Shards not valid for the current hero will no longer appear on the Shard Equip screen.

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  12. 6 events
    Item Comparison Tooltip Upgradequality of life

    Showing an item’s max upgrade stat values on the Item Comparison tooltip.

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    First PS4 Trophies Introductionnew content

    Introduction of the first batch of PS4 trophies, pending certification.

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    Item Comparison Tooltip Upgradequality of life

    Showing an item’s max upgrade stat values on the Item Comparison tooltip.

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    Additional Bug Fixes Plannedbug fix

    More bug fixes are planned for the upcoming Loot Update.

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    First PS4 Trophies Introductionnew content

    Introduction of the first batch of PS4 trophies, pending Sony’s certification process.

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    Additional Bug Fixesbug fix

    More bug fixes are being added to the update.

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  13. 30 events
    Increased Loot Drops in Trialsbalance change

    The amount of loot that drops in Trials has been increased by about 50%.

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    Consecutive Win Gold and XP Bonusesbalance change

    Gold and XP bonuses introduced for consecutive wins, starting from the 2nd victory.

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    Higher Loot Cap Per Chaosbalance changeMilestone

    The maximum loot cap per Chaos tier has been increased to aid player progression.

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    Increased Armor & Weapon Shard Slotsbalance change

    Armor and Weapon Shard Slots increased from 2 to 3 for both Legendary and Mythical loot.

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    New Stat Rolling Systemnew contentMilestone

    Loot stats will now roll independently from each other, enhancing decision-making and sidegrade opportunities.

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    Better In-Game Instructions Comingquality of life

    Plans to include better in-game information about how loot works.

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    New Ascension Power Capsbalance changeMilestone

    Caps on powers will be lowered to balance player progression and diversity in builds.

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    New Upgrade Ranges for Raritiesbalance changeMilestone

    Each rarity has its own unique upgrade range, ensuring higher rarities retain their usefulness.

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    New Ascension Level Rewardsnew content

    New rewards for reaching higher Ascension levels, including titles for dedicated players.

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    New Upgrade Ranges for Raritiesbalance changeMilestone

    Each rarity will have unique upgrade ranges to ensure higher rarities retain their usefulness.

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    Increased Armor & Weapon Shard Slotsbalance change

    Armor and Weapon Shard Slots increased from 2 to 3 for both Legendary and Mythical loot.

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    New Stat Rolling Systemnew contentMilestone

    Loot stats will now roll independently from each other, enhancing decision-making and introducing sidegrade opportunities.

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    Increased Gold Rewards in Chaos Tiersbalance changeMilestone

    Gold rewards in all Chaos tiers below Chaos 7 have been increased significantly.

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    New Ascension Power Capsbalance changeMilestone

    Caps on powers will be lowered for players over Ascension level 420 to balance progression.

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    New Difficulty XP Bonuses and XP Curvebalance changeMilestone

    Higher Chaos difficulties will give more experience, while the amount required to level up will increase.

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    Increased Gold Rewards in Chaos Tiersbalance changeMilestone

    Gold rewards in all Chaos tiers below Chaos 7 have been significantly increased.

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    Return of Unique Legendary Weaponsnew content

    Unique legendary weapons will return in upcoming updates.

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    Legendaries Roll with Additional Statnew content

    Legendaries will now roll with an additional stat to make them feel more special.

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    Experience and Ascension Updatesbalance changeMilestone

    Changes to XP rewards and requirements to balance player progression across difficulties.

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    Increased Stat Roll Rangesbalance changeMilestone

    The range for loot generation will be increased to allow for more significant power spikes.

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    Increased Loot Drops in Trialsbalance change

    Loot drops in Trials have been increased by about 50%.

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    Higher Loot Cap Per Chaosbalance changeMilestone

    The maximum loot cap per Chaos tier has been increased to aid progression.

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    Return of Unique Legendary Weaponsnew content

    Unique legendary weapons will return in upcoming updates.

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    Better In-Game Instructions Comingquality of life

    Future updates will include better in-game information about how loot works.

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    Loot Rolls Based on Most Powerful Herobalance changeMilestone

    Loot will now generate based on the most powerful hero in your deck, improving loot quality.

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    New Ascension Level Rewardsnew content

    New rewards will be introduced for reaching higher Ascension levels, including titles.

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    Legendaries Roll with Additional Statnew contentMilestone

    Legendaries will now roll with an additional stat to make them feel more special.

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    Consecutive Win Gold and XP Bonusesbalance change

    New bonuses for consecutive wins will be introduced, starting from the 1st consecutive win.

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    Loot Rolls Based on Most Powerful Herobalance changeMilestone

    Loot will now generate based on the most powerful hero in your deck, improving loot quality.

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    Increased Stat Roll Rangesbalance changeMilestone

    The range for loot stat rolls will be increased to create more frequent power spikes.

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  14. 28 events
    Unequipping Shards with Controller Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where unequipping all shards was not working while using a controller.

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    Negative Price for Max Out Bags Bundle Fixedbug fix

    Price of the 'max out bags' bundle will no longer appear negative for players with more than 8 inventory bags.

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    Zapper Boss Size and AI Updatedbalance change

    Size slightly reduced, and AI updated for better targeting mechanics.

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    Split Viper Shard Defense Power Penalty Introducedbalance change

    Split Viper Shard now applies a small Defense Power penalty, ending at -20% at maximum level.

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    Collision Added to Scroll Cauldronsbug fix

    Added some collision to the scroll cauldrons behind the Gran Ma’ster in the tavern.

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    Server Improvements to Reduce Disconnectsperformance

    Multiple improvements made to servers to help reduce the overall number of disconnects.

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    Golden Ingot Pickup Enabled in All Modesbug fix

    Players can now pick up the golden ingot from the Forest Biome map in all game modes.

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    Zapper Boss Health Slightly Decreasedbalance change
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    Mystic Appeasement Buffs Working Againbug fix

    The Mystic has regained the Snake God’s favor; appeasement buffs are functioning properly.

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    Negative Price for Max Out Bags Bundle Fixedbug fix

    If a player has more than 8 inventory bags, the price of the 'max out bags' bundle will no longer appear negative.

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    Server Improvements to Reduce Disconnectsperformance

    Multiple improvements made to servers to help reduce the overall number of disconnects.

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    Golden Ingot Pickup Enabled in All Game Modesbug fix

    Players can now pick up the golden ingot from the Forest Biome map in all game modes.

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    Zapper Boss Damage Decreasedbalance change

    Damage radically decreased to very low values to prevent instant death of defenses and core.

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    Collision Added to Scroll Cauldronsbug fix

    Added some collision to the scroll cauldrons behind the Gran Ma’ster in the tavern.

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    Kobold Fliers Death Animations Restoredbug fix

    Kobold Fliers and EMP Kobold Fliers now have death animations again.

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    Defense Speed Stat Accuracy Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Defense Speed stat wasn’t accurately applying unless players unequipped/re-equipped their Shards/Relics.

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    Kobold Fliers Death Animations Restoredbug fix

    Kobold Fliers and EMP Kobold Fliers now have death animations.

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    Earthshatter Tower Hits Smaller Enemiesbug fix

    Earthshatter Tower can now hit smaller enemies properly.

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    Zapper Boss Stun Radius and Duration Adjustedbalance change

    Zapper now has a very large radius that stuns all defenses hit for 45 seconds.

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    Defense Speed Stat Application Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Defense Speed stat wasn’t accurately applying unless players unequipped/re-equipped their Shards/Relics.

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    Zapper Boss Damage Radically Decreasedbalance changeMilestone

    Damage radically decreased to very, very low values to align with intended battlefield effects.

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    Split Viper Shard Defense Power Penalty Appliedbalance changeMilestone

    Split Viper Shard now applies a small Defense Power penalty, ending at -20% at maximum level.

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    Unequipping Shards with Controller Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where unequipping all shards was not working while using a controller.

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    Zapper Boss Stun Radius Increasedbalance change

    Zapper now has a very large radius that stuns all Defenses hit for 45 seconds.

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    Mystic Appeasement Buffs Working Againbug fix

    The Mystic has regained the Snake God’s favor; appeasement buffs are functioning.

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    Zapper Boss Health Slightly Decreasedbalance change
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    Zapper Boss Size Reduced and AI Updatedbalance change

    Size slightly reduced, and AI updated for better targeting mechanics.

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    Earthshatter Tower Can Hit Smaller Enemiesbug fix

    Earthshatter Tower now properly hits smaller enemies after adjustments.

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  15. 2 events
    Free Ascension Reset Weekendseasonal event

    To celebrate the release of The Spring Forward Update, we're removing the cost of Ascension Point Resets this weekend.

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    Free Ascension Reset Weekendseasonal event

    To celebrate the release of The Spring Forward Update, we're removing the cost of Ascension Point Resets this weekend.

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  16. 80 events
    Abyss Fountain Heal Power Fixbug fix

    Now works properly.

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    Water Elemental Shard Fixbug fix

    Now does additional damage of the defense itself.

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    New Enemy: Koboldsnew content

    Flying EMP Kobolds disable defenses when they explode, first seen in Chaos VII.

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    Introduced Hex Throwers Enemynew content

    New enemy that curses defenses from long range, first encountered in Chaos VI.

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    Galactic Weapons Drop Rate Fixbug fix

    No longer drop 100% from Throne Room in any Chaos difficulty.

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    Session List UI Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed a UI issue with the Session List.

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    Introduced Flying Kobolds Enemynew content

    New flying enemy that disables defenses upon explosion, first encountered in Chaos VII.

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    Fire for Effect Shard Fixbug fix

    Now works properly.

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    Bag Auto Sorting Featurequality of life

    Added Auto Sort option to bags for better organization of items.

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    Mystic’s Appeasement Buff Fixbug fix

    Now works properly again.

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    Fire Mushroom Buff Stacking Fixbug fix

    Now stacks correctly.

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    Betsy Name Splash Fixbug fix

    No longer stays on the screen after wave 5.

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    Buried Bastille Map Adjustmentsbalance change

    Increased starting mana to 2400 and DU limit to 2000 for better gameplay.

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    Abyss Lord Attack Rate Fixbug fix

    Fixed secondary attack firing faster than intended.

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    Flying Kobolds Behavior Fixbug fix

    Now avoid diving into Abyss Stones.

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    Sundering Blows Shard Fixbug fix

    Now works properly.

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    Poison Dart Tower Damage Fixbalance change

    Damage Ascension Power now correctly increases Defense Power.

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    Consumable Box Inventory Full Notificationbug fix

    Now shows a pop-up when opening a box with a full Inventory.

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    Updated Various UIsui ux

    Various UI updates to align with the new format.

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    Enemies Getting Stuck Fixbug fix

    Reduced instances of enemies getting stuck in the Echoing Tunnel.

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    Life Leech Shard Fixbug fix

    Now works on Abyss Lord’s primary and secondary attacks.

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    Buried Bastille Map Adjustmentsbalance change

    Increased starting mana to 2400 and DU limit to 2000 to ease difficulty.

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    Earthshatter Damage Fixbug fix

    Now correctly deals single-target damage on all attacks.

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    Fissure of Embermount Minimap Display Fixbug fix

    Now displays on the minimap.

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    Taser Suit Shard Fixbug fix

    Now works on Assassins that are bound to the player.

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    Shard Pack Mesh Fixbug fix

    Gran Ma'ster and War Recruiter Shard Packs now use the correct mesh.

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    Introduced New Cosmetics Tabnew content

    New tab in Inventory for equipping Tower Skins and eventually Costumes.

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    Skyguard Tower Rotation Fixbalance change

    Fixed rotation time to exceed firing time for intended performance.

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    Fixed Various Shard Issuesbug fix

    Multiple shards now function correctly, including Taser Suit and Life Leech.

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    Fissure of Embermount Upgrade SFX Fixbug fix

    Now plays upgrade SFX when upgraded.

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    Unequipping Shards Notification Fixbug fix

    Now tells you they were sent to the Scavenger when Inventory is full.

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    Spawner Adjustmentsbug fix

    Adjusted some spawners to properly block towers.

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    Angry Nimbus Defense Speed Fixbug fix

    Base Defense Speed adjusted to intended value.

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    Pet Abilities Visual Indicatorbug fix

    Now has a visual indicator when activated using gamepad.

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    PC Controller Support Addedui ux

    Near-total controller support for PC, excluding Options menu.

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    Fixed Crash in Scavenger's Shopbug fix

    Resolved a crash that could occur while opening and closing the shop.

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    Bag Auto Sorting Featurequality of life

    Auto Sort option added to bags for better item organization.

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    Overwhelm Shard Description Updatebug fix

    Updated to match effects and added a delay between procs.

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    Inspect Tooltip Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the inspect tooltip for the Hornet's Nest.

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    Dark Torment Damage Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the damage over time effect did not appear.

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    Hero Health Restoration Fixbug fix

    Decked heroes now heal to maximum health when entering Build Phase.

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    Free Ascension Resets Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Ascension Point Resets are free this weekend to celebrate the new Chaos difficulties.

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    Tower Skins Available for Purchasenew content

    8 sets of Tower Skins introduced, including those for the Squire, Monk, Huntress, and Apprentice.

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    Power of Embermount Shard Fixbug fix

    Now works properly.

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    Abyss Lord Tome Naming Fixbug fix

    Tier 1-3 Tomes now have names and persist between map loads.

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    Free Ascension Resets Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Cost of Ascension Point Resets removed for the weekend to celebrate new Chaos difficulties.

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    Shard Description Typos Fixbug fix

    Fixed typos in several Shard descriptions.

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    Consumable Title Wrapping Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where titles of certain consumables were not wrapping.

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    Fixed Dark Torment Damage Effectbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the damage over time effect did not appear.

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    Fissure of Embermount Upgrade Tier Display Fixbug fix

    Now displays above it.

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    Confuse Effect Duration Fixbug fix

    Now set to 5s instead of 60s.

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    Skyguard Tower Rotation Fixbalance change

    Fixed rotation time to exceed firing time for intended performance.

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    Map Name and Description Fixesbug fix

    Fixed incorrect names and descriptions for maps.

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    Cyborks Effect Fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Cyborks were not properly affecting the Fissure of Embermount.

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    Crash Fix for Scavenger’s Shopbug fix

    Fixed a crash that could occur while opening and closing the shop.

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    Adjusted Defense Crit Damagebalance change

    Adjusted per-point value to match Hero Crit Damage for balance.

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    Shard Stat Display Updatebug fix

    Now updates the Inventory screen stat display for your current hero.

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    Added Chaos VI and VII Tiersnew contentMilestone

    This update adds Chaos VI and VII, introducing new enemies, better loot, and new Shards.

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    Tomes Elemental Damage Fixbug fix

    Now generated without elemental damage stats.

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    Shard Description Clarificationsbug fix

    Several shards with stacking effects had their descriptions clarified.

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    Shard Tooltip Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Shards were using the wrong tooltips.

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    Enemy Pathing Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where enemies walked through lanes too soon.

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    Power Bolts Shard Equipment Fixbug fix

    Can now be equipped on non-Legendary Relics.

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    Blacksmith Shop Item Removal Fixbug fix

    Items now successfully removed when purchased.

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    Defense Crit Damage Adjustmentbalance change

    Adjusted per-point value to +20 to match Hero Crit Damage.

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    Added Tower Skinsnew content

    Includes 8 sets of Tower Skins available for purchase, with skins for the Squire, Monk, Huntress, and Apprentice.

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    Map Description Fixesbug fix

    Fixed descriptions for Dawn of the Blood Moon and Buried Bastille.

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    Defense Council/Collector’s Pack Tower Skinsnew content

    16 Tower Skins given to owners of the Collector’s Pack and Defense Council members.

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    Snipe Critical Power Shard Fixbug fix

    No longer incorrectly increases Critical Damage of primary attacks.

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    Two New Chaos Tiers Addednew contentMilestone

    Chaos VI and VII introduced with new enemies and loot.

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    Lightning Strikes Aura Description Updatebug fix

    Minor update to indicate it does Storm damage.

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    Unbuildable Area Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue where an area became unbuildable after kicking a player.

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    Minimap Icon Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed minimap icon issue for air lanes in Little-Horn Valley.

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    Oil Geyser Slow Power Fixbug fix

    Now provides additional benefit after 15 points.

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    Trials Victory Screen Fixbug fix

    No longer erroneously tells players to Replay Map when there is no button.

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    New Enemy: Hex Throwersnew content

    Hex Throwers curse defenses from long range, first seen in Chaos VI.

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    Added PC Controller Supportnew content

    Near-total controller support added for PC, excluding the Options menu.

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    Orb Display Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue with the Orb display in the Relic shops.

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    Chi Blast Icon Fixbug fix

    No longer shows up near the Scavenger.

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    Fixed Abyss Lord's Attack Ratebug fix

    Corrected the secondary attack rate to prevent firing faster than intended.

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  17. 26 events
    New Enemies: Hex Throwers and Koboltsnew contentMilestone

    Hex Throwers curse defenses from long range; Kobolts disable defenses when they explode.

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    Crit Updatebalance change

    Adjustments made to crit mechanics based on player feedback.

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    New Town Marketplacevisuals

    Updated marketplace with new scenery, buildings, and skybox.

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    Fix for Skyguard Firing Issuebug fix

    Skyguard now fires at the expected rate after fixing a long-standing issue.

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    Assassin Attack Protectiongameplay

    5-second protection between Assassin attacks and 10-second protection after respawning.

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    PC Controller Supportnew content

    Near-total PC controller support added for all commands except the Options menu.

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    Introduction of The Emporium Shopui ux

    A unified shop for in-game purchases accessible via the Pause Menu.

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    New Town Marketplace Visualsvisuals

    Enhanced visuals with new out-of-bounds scenery, buildings, and skybox.

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    Bag Auto Sorting Featurequality of life

    Auto Sort option added to bags for organizing items by type and rarity.

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    Launch of Tower Skinsnew contentMilestone

    Includes 8 sets of Tower Skins for purchase and rewards for Collector’s Pack owners.

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    Open Trials Matches on Game Browserui ux

    View all open public Trials matches on the Game Browser.

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    Slime Pits Affected by Defense Speedbug fix

    Slime Pits now correctly respond to Defense Speed.

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    New Cosmetics Tab in Inventoryui ux

    Players can equip Tower Skins and select skins for each defense.

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    Introduction of Chaos VI and VII Tiersnew contentMilestone

    Adds two new Chaos tiers with new enemies and better loot.

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    Slime Pits Affected by Defense Speedbug fix

    Bug fix to ensure Slime Pits are now influenced by Defense Speed.

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    Fix for Skyguard Firing Issuebug fix

    Skyguard now fires at the expected rate after being previously reduced.

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    New Enemies: Hex Throwers and Koboltsnew contentMilestone

    Hex Throwers curse defenses from long range; Kobolts disable defenses when they explode.

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    PC Controller Supportnew content

    Near-total support for PC controllers added, excluding the Options menu.

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    New Cosmetics Tab in Inventoryui ux

    A new tab to equip Tower Skins and eventually Costumes.

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    Bag Auto Sorting Featurequality of life

    Auto Sort option added to bags for organizing items by type and rarity.

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    Open Trials Matches on Game Browserui ux

    Players can now view all open public Trials matches.

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    Introduction of Chaos VI and VII Tiersnew contentMilestone

    Adds two new Chaos tiers with new enemies and better loot.

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    Crit Updatebalance change

    Adjustments made to crits based on player feedback.

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    Assassin Attack Protectiongameplay

    5-second protection between Assassin attacks and 10 seconds after respawning.

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    Launch of Tower Skinsnew contentMilestone

    Includes 8 sets of Tower Skins available for purchase and for owners of the Collector’s Pack.

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    Introduction of The Emporium Shopui ux

    A unified shop for in-game purchases accessible via the Pause Menu.

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  18. 30 events
    Guaranteed Chaos Shard Packs from Trials Victoriesbalance changeMilestone

    Each victory in Trials guarantees at least 1 Chaos Shard Pack from that difficulty.

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    Reduced Shard Pool Size per Packbalance changeMilestone

    Shard pool per pack reduced from ~120 to 25-35 Shards, increasing chances of desired Shard.

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    Shard Pack Changes for Improved Farmingbalance changeMilestone

    Each Shard Pack now contains unique Shards, and Standard Shards will no longer drop from Chaos Shard Packs.

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    Shard Pack Changesbalance change

    Each Shard Pack now contains unique Shards and Standard Shards will no longer drop from Chaos Shard Packs.

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    Defense Crit Cap Increasedbalance change

    Defense Crit Cap increased from 30% to 33%.

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    Reduced Shard Pool Sizebalance change

    Shard pool per pack reduced from ~120 to 25-35 Shards, increasing chances of desired Shard.

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    Defense Speed Refactorbalance change

    Defense Speed has been refactored for consistent benefits across all defenses.

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    Shard Sorting Feature Addedui ux

    Added a filter to sort Shards alphabetically in the Inventory.

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    Guaranteed Shard Packs from Trialsbalance change

    Each victory in Trials guarantees at least 1 Chaos Shard Pack from that difficulty.

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    Return to Tavern Functionality Changedquality of life

    Only the player who selects Return to Tavern will leave, others can continue playing.

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    Defense Power Scalars Refactoredbalance changeMilestone

    All defenses receive more damage bonuses from Defense Power.

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    Hero Management UI Improvementsui ux

    Added Quick Select option to navigate heroes more easily.

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    Fixed Stuck Special Enemy Bugbug fix

    Resolved issues with Siege Rollers and other Special Enemies getting stuck.

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    Various Bug Fixesbug fix

    Fixed multiple bugs including crashes and shard functionality issues.

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    Bag Quick Scrolling Hotkeysquality of life

    Added hotkeys Q and E to cycle through bags on PC.

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    Various Bug Fixesbug fix

    Fixed multiple bugs including crashes and inventory issues.

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    Trials Consecutive Win Shard Bonusbalance change

    Winning 3 consecutive maps activates a bonus, granting an extra Shard Pack for each victory.

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    Defense Speed and Attack Rate Caps Refactoredbalance changeMilestone

    Refactored to apply consistent benefits across all defenses.

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    Sort Shards by Nameui ux

    Added a filter to sort Shards alphabetically in the Inventory.

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    Defense Power Scalar Refactorbalance change

    Defense Power scalars have been refactored to increase damage bonuses.

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    Bag Quick Scrollingquality of life

    Added hotkeys Q and E to cycle through bags on PC.

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    Stuck Special Enemy Fixesbug fix

    Fixed issues causing Siege Rollers and other Special Enemies to get stuck.

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    Trials Consecutive Win Shard Bonusbalance changeMilestone

    Winning 3 consecutive maps activates a bonus, granting an extra Shard Pack for each victory.

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    Hero Management UI Improvementsui ux

    Quick Select option added to navigate heroes more easily.

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    New Title: Discord Defendernew content

    Added a new title for active Discord server participants.

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    Weekend Event Support Addednew content

    New ability to host Weekend Gold and XP events.

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    Return to Tavern Changesgameplay

    Only the player who selects Return to Tavern will leave, others can continue playing.

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    New Title: Discord Defendernew content

    Earn a new title by being active on the Discord server.

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    New Weekend Event Supportnew content

    Added support for Weekend Gold and Weekend XP events.

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    Defense Crit Cap Increasedbalance change

    Defense Crit Cap increased from 30% to 33%.

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  19. 8 events
    New Goblin Warriorsnew contentMilestone

    Five new Goblin Warriors introduced: Mudgrinder, Steampot, Screechy, Fastrocket, and Mr. Bombs.

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    New Goblin Warriorsnew contentMilestone

    Five new Goblin Warriors introduced: Mudgrinder, Steampot, Screechy, Fastrocket, and Mr. Bombs.

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    Introduction of the Commander Systemnew contentMilestone

    A community-selected Commander leads the Gobu Legion, deciding attack strategies and rewards.

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    Introduction of Gobu Defenders IInew contentMilestone

    The game is evolving to Gobu Defenders II with new gameplay and features.

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    Gobu Assault Gameplay Mechanicgameplay

    Players lead the Gobu Legion to attack defenses directly without dodging or jumping.

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    Gobu Assault Gameplay Mechanicsgameplay

    Players lead the charge as Goblin Warriors, focusing on overwhelming defenses directly.

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    Introduction of Gobu Defenders IInew contentMilestone

    The game is evolving and is now called Gobu Defenders II.

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    Commander Systemnew contentMilestone

    A new community-driven Commander system where a Commander is selected every three months.

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  20. 30 events
    Defense Crit Chance and Damage Rebalancebalance changeMilestone

    Increased innate Crit Chance from 3% to 10% and max Crit Chance to 33% for all defenses.

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    Consecutive Win Bonus for Trialsgameplay

    Added a Shard bonus for winning consecutive maps in Trials, granting an extra Shard Pack for each victory after three in a row.

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    Max Target Changes for Defensesbalance change

    Increased max targets for all defenses to 10 to improve balance between fixed-target and many-target defenses.

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    Hero Management UI Changesui ux

    Added Quick Select option for easier navigation and selection of heroes in the Hero Management UI.

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    Improved Shard Farming Timebalance changeMilestone

    Reduced the number of Shards per pack from ~120 to 25-35, increasing chances of desired Shard drops.

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    Defense Speed and Power Overhaulbalance changeMilestone

    Rebalanced Defense Speed and Power to ensure consistent scaling across all defenses.

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    Sort Shards by Nameui ux

    Introduced a filter to sort Shards alphabetically by name in the All Bags -> Shards section.

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    Guaranteed Shard Packs from Victory Chestsbalance changeMilestone

    Victory Chests will now drop 2 Shard Packs guaranteed, one from the current difficulty and one from any previous difficulty.

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    Defense Crit Chance and Damage Rebalancebalance changeMilestone

    Increased innate Crit Chance from 3% to 10% and max Crit Chance to 33% for all defenses.

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    Chaos 1 Enemy Level Reductionbalance change

    Reduced Chaos 1 enemy level by 10% to ease player entry into that difficulty.

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    Stuck Special Enemy Fixesbug fix

    Fixed issues with Siege Rollers and other Special Enemies getting stuck in their spawners.

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    Return to Tavern Functionality Changequality of life

    Players can now continue playing if one player selects Return to Tavern.

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    Stuck Special Enemy Bug Fixesbug fix

    Fixed issues with Siege Rollers and other Special Enemies getting stuck in their spawners.

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    Trials Win Streak Bonusbalance changeMilestone

    Added a Shard bonus for winning consecutive Trials, granting an extra Shard Pack for each win after three in a row.

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    Hero Management UI Improvementsui ux

    Introduced a Quick Select option for easier navigation of heroes in the Hero Management UI.

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    Enemy Levels and Stats Adjustmentsbalance change

    Increased enemy levels across all difficulties to balance with defense buffs.

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    Bag Quick Scrolling Hotkeysquality of life

    Added hotkeys for cycling through bags on PC to speed up item movement.

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    Defense Tier Upgrades Rebalancebalance change

    Revised tier upgrades to provide larger benefits for low-cost defenses and less for high-cost defenses.

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    Enemy Levels and Stats Adjustmentsbalance changeMilestone

    Increased enemy levels across all difficulties to ensure they remain challenging with new defense buffs.

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    Defense Tier Upgrade Rebalancebalance changeMilestone

    Rebalanced how defenses scale with tier upgrades, providing larger benefits for low-cost defenses.

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    Bag Quick Scrolling Hotkeysquality of life

    Added hotkeys for cycling through bags on PC to improve item management.

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    Max Target Changes for Defensesbalance change

    All defenses now have a max target cap of 10, increasing caps for some defenses that previously had lower limits.

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    Defense Speed and Power Overhaulbalance changeMilestone

    Rebalanced Defense Speed scalars and rate caps across all defenses for consistent scaling.

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    Improved Shard Farming Timebalance changeMilestone

    Reduced the number of Shards per pack from ~120 to 25-35, increasing chances of desired Shard drops.

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    Shard Drop Changes: Unique Shards per Packbalance changeMilestone

    Each Shard Pack will now contain unique Shards, eliminating overlap between different packs.

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    Shard Drop Changes: Unique Shards per Packbalance changeMilestone

    Each Shard Pack will now contain unique Shards, eliminating overlap between different packs.

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    Chaos 1 Enemy Level Reductionbalance change

    Reduced Chaos 1 enemy level by 10% to facilitate smoother entry into Chaos 1.

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    Shard Sorting Featureui ux

    Added a filter to sort Shards alphabetically by name in the All Bags -> Shards section.

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    Return to Tavern Functionalityquality of life

    Players can now continue playing if one player selects Return to Tavern.

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    Guaranteed Shard Packs from Victory Chestsbalance changeMilestone

    Victory Chests will now drop 2 Shard Packs guaranteed, one from the current difficulty and one from any previous difficulty.

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  21. 26 events
    Flamethrowers and Fissures Attack Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Flamethrowers and Fissures would stop attacking.

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    Chaos V Enemy Spawn Changesgameplay

    Removed Shield Geodes and Vanguards from Chaos V. New enemy list includes Dark Assassins, Cyborks, and Berserker Orcs.

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    Chaos III Enemy Spawn Changesgameplay

    Removed Cyborks from Chaos III; Shield Geodes and Vanguards remain.

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    Fix for Flamethrowers and Fissures Attack Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Flamethrowers and Fissures would stop attacking.

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    Cybork's EMP Attack Range Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that was causing the Cybork’s EMP attack to shutdown the Angry Nimbus, Moss Hornet’s Nest and Slime Pit from longer range than intended.

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    Hero Management UI Improvementsui ux

    Working on a Quick Select option for easier navigation of heroes.

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    Comparing Upgraded vs. Unupgraded Lootquality of life

    Investigating a feature to display maximum potential stat values for upgraded loot.

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    Cybork EMP Attack Range Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that was causing the Cybork’s EMP attack to shutdown the Angry Nimbus, Moss Hornet’s Nest and Slime Pit from longer range than intended.

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    Bag Sorting Investigationquality of life

    Looking into restoring the ability to sort individual bags.

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    3X Daily Missions Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Get three Daily Missions every day this weekend starting at 1PM EST.

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    Colossus, Skeletal Orc and World Tree Damage Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Colossus, Skeletal Orc and World Tree would take increased damage from enemies after upgrading.

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    3X Daily Missions Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Get three Daily Missions every day this weekend starting at 1PM EST today until Monday, March 13th at 2PM EST.

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    Comparing Upgraded vs. Unupgraded Lootquality of life

    Investigating improvements to show maximum potential stat value for upgraded loot.

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    Chaos II Enemy Spawn Changesgameplay

    Removed Vanguards from Chaos II and introduced Cyborks as the new enemy.

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    Chaos III Enemy Spawn Changesgameplay

    Removed Cyborks from Chaos III. New enemy list includes Shield Geodes and Vanguards.

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    Siege Roller Changesbalance change

    Siege Roller will no longer destroy traps, auras, and nodes.

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    Siege Roller Changesbalance changeMilestone

    Siege Roller will no longer destroy traps, auras, and nodes.

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    Inventory Loot Comparison Improvementquality of life

    New feature to compare two pieces of loot directly in the inventory.

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    Hero Management UI Improvementsui ux

    Working on a Quick Select option for easier navigation of heroes in the Hero Management UI.

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    Chaos II Enemy Spawn Changesgameplay

    Removed Vanguards from Chaos II and replaced with standard enemies. New enemy list includes only Cyborks.

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    Bag Sorting Investigationquality of life

    Investigating the ability to sort individual bags again.

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    Colossus, Skeletal Orc, and World Tree Damage Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where Colossus, Skeletal Orc and World Tree would take increased damage from enemies after upgrading.

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    Inventory Loot Comparison Improvementquality of life

    New feature to easily compare two pieces of loot in your Inventory, even when equipped.

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    Chaos V Enemy Spawn Changesgameplay

    Removed Shield Geodes and Vanguards from Chaos V; introduced Dark Assassins, Cyborks, and Berserker Orcs.

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    Chaos IV Enemy Spawn Changesgameplay

    Removed Cyborks from Chaos IV; introduced Berserker Orcs, Shield Geodes, and Vanguards.

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    Chaos IV Enemy Spawn Changesgameplay

    Removed Cyborks from Chaos IV. New enemy list includes Berserker Orcs, Shield Geodes, and Vanguards.

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  22. 22 events
    Removal of Wyvern Tokensother

    Wyvern Tokens fully removed from the game.

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    Enhanced Item Enhancement Processquality of life

    Loot and Shards can now be enhanced directly from the Inventory.

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    Overall Game Rebalancebalance changeMilestone

    Comprehensive rebalancing of the entire game, affecting various gameplay aspects.

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    Skill Sphere Conversion Fixbug fix

    Skill Spheres converted to Shards, with refunds for previously purchased Spheres.

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    Enhanced Item Enhancement Processquality of life

    Loot and Shards can now be enhanced directly from the Inventory.

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    Introduction of Shards Systemnew contentMilestone

    Shards replace Passives and Skill Spheres, providing buffs and new functionalities.

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    Wyvern Tokens Removalother

    Wyvern Tokens fully removed from the game with this update.

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    Ascension System Implementationnew contentMilestone

    Players can now gain Ascension XP past level 50 to unlock Ascension Points and Powers.

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    Chaos Difficulty Levels Introducednew contentMilestone

    Five levels of Chaos difficulty added, replacing Nightmare difficulty.

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    Siege Roller Hitbox Adjustmentbug fix

    Adjusted hitbox on the Siege Roller weak point for easier targeting by melee heroes.

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    New Inventory UInew contentMilestone

    Streamlined inventory management with improved sorting and item management options.

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    Removal of Nightmare Difficultyother

    Nightmare difficulty has been removed to make way for new content.

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    Ascension System Implementationnew contentMilestone

    Players can now gain Ascension XP and invest in Ascension Points for additional bonuses.

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    Siege Roller Spawn Reductionbalance change

    Maximum number of Siege Roller spawns reduced in both solo and multiplayer matches.

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    Overall Game Rebalancebalance changeMilestone

    Comprehensive rebalancing of the game mechanics and systems.

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    Skill Sphere Conversion to Shardsquality of life

    Most Skill Spheres converted to Shards, with refunds for previously purchased Spheres.

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    Siege Roller Spawn Reductionbalance change

    Maximum number of Siege Roller spawns reduced in both solo and multiplayer matches.

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    New Inventory UInew contentMilestone

    Streamlined inventory management with enhanced sorting and item management options.

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    Siege Roller Hitbox Adjustmentbug fix

    Adjusted hitbox on the Siege Roller weak point for easier targeting.

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    Consolidation of Item Bagsquality of life

    Bags are consolidated to fit more items in fewer bags.

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    Introduction of Shards Systemnew contentMilestone

    Shards replace Passives and Skill Spheres, providing buffs and new functionalities.

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    Chaos Difficulty Levels Introducednew contentMilestone

    Five levels of Chaos difficulty added, replacing Nightmare difficulty.

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  23. 5 events
    Introduction of Geodesnew content

    New enemy type called Geodes that emit a shield when activated.

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    Enemy Scouting Reportsgameplay

    Reports from Etherian scouts about new enemies, including the Geode.

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    Ongoing Balance Changesbalance change

    Numerous balance changes are being implemented based on community feedback.

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    Introduction of Geodesnew content

    New enemy type called Geodes that emit a shield when activated.

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    Ongoing Balance Changesbalance change

    Numerous balance changes being implemented based on community feedback.

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  24. 8 events
    Introduction of Chaos Difficulty Tiersnew contentMilestone

    Nightmare difficulty is evolving into Chaos difficulty with new tiers: Chaos I, II, III, IV, and V.

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    New Enemies Introduced in Chaos Tiersnew contentMilestone

    Five new enemies will be introduced, one per Chaos tier, designed to test players' strategies.

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    Siege Roller Adjustmentsbalance change

    Reducing the number of Siege Rollers that can spawn when playing solo and adjusting the hitbox.

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    Launch of Trials Challengegameplay

    A new challenge called the Trials will assign players random defenses with rewards for success.

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    New Enemies Addednew contentMilestone

    Five new enemies introduced, with one new enemy per Chaos tier.

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    Trials Challenge SystemgameplayMilestone

    A new challenge system called Trials where players defend random locations for rewards.

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    Introduction of Chaos Difficultynew contentMilestone

    Nightmare difficulty is evolving into Chaos difficulty with multiple tiers and new enemies.

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    Adjustment to Siege Roller Spawnsbalance change

    Reducing the number of Siege Rollers that can spawn when playing solo and adjusting the hitbox on the weak spot.

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  25. 12 events
    Introduction of Shards Systemnew contentMilestone

    Shards are new artifacts that slot into Defenses, Weapons, and Armor, providing buffs and new functionalities.

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    Removal of Passives and Skill Spheresquality of life

    Most Passives and Skill Spheres are converted into Shards, streamlining gameplay.

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    Complimentary Shards and Gold for Playersquality of life

    Players will receive complimentary Shards and gold based on their Skill Sphere purchases to aid in the new system.

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    Complimentary Shards and Gold for Playersquality of life

    Players will receive complimentary Shards and gold based on Skill Sphere purchases upon login.

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    All Relics Converted to Defense Relicsbalance change

    All Relics can now be attached to each Defense, allowing for individual customization of Defense stats.

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    Ascension System: Level Beyond 50gameplayMilestone

    Players can now gain Ascension Levels after reaching Level 50, allowing for further progression and unique powers.

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    Armor and Weapons Reforged into Hero Gearbalance change

    Armor and Weapons will now roll with only Hero stats, allowing players to enhance combat potential without sacrificing defense.

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    Introduction of Shards Systemnew contentMilestone

    Shards are new artifacts that slot into Defenses, Weapons, and Armor, providing buffs and new functionalities.

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    All Relics Become Defense Relicsbalance changeMilestone

    Relics can now be attached to each Defense, allowing for individual customization of stats.

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    Armor and Weapons Reforged to Hero Gearbalance changeMilestone

    Armor and Weapons will now roll with only Hero stats, enhancing combat potential.

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    Ascension System Allows Progression Beyond Level 50gameplayMilestone

    Players can now gain Ascension Levels after reaching Level 50, earning points to invest in Ascension Powers.

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    Removal of Passives and Skill Spheresquality of life

    Most Passives and Skill Spheres are being converted into Shards, streamlining gear management.

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  26. 14 events
    New Enemies Teasednew contentMilestone

    A massive update is in progress that will introduce new enemies to the game.

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    Social Hub and Private Tavern Fixesui ux

    Fixes and new cool features are being added to the Social Hub and Private Tavern.

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    Siege Roller Hitbox Investigationbug fix

    Investigating issues with the weak spot hitbox of the Siege Roller affecting damage dealt by towers and melee heroes.

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    Siege Roller Hitbox Issuesbug fix

    Investigating issues with the weak spot hitbox on Siege Rollers affecting damage dealt by towers and melee heroes.

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    New Assets for Upcoming Levelsvisuals

    New assets are being created for the upcoming Dungeon Defenders II levels.

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    New Reaction GIFs for Forumsaudio

    New reaction GIFs have been introduced for players to use on the forums.

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    New Asset Previewsvisuals

    New assets for upcoming levels are being developed, with previews shared.

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    New Reaction GIFs for Forumsaudio

    New reaction GIFs have been created for community use on the forums.

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    New Enemies Teasednew contentMilestone

    A massive update is in the works that will introduce new enemies to the game.

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    Social Hub and Private Tavern Fixesui ux

    Fixes and new features are being added to the Social Hub and Private Tavern.

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    Endgame Update FoundationgameplayMilestone

    This update lays down a foundation for future endgame content, improving loot and build customization.

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    Connection Performance Improvementperformance

    This week's patch improved connection performance for many players.

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    Connection Performance Improvementperformance

    This week's patch improved connection performance for many players.

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    Endgame Update FoundationgameplayMilestone

    This update lays down a foundation for future endgame content, improving loot and build customization.

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  27. 6 events
    Server CPU Spike Fixbug fix

    Fixed several issues that were causing our servers’ CPUs to spike, which appeared as lag in the game.

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    Holiday Event Completeseasonal event

    The Holiday Event is now over.

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    Server CPU Spike Fixbug fix

    Fixed several issues that were causing our servers’ CPUs to spike, which appeared as lag in the game.

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    Connection Performance Improvementsperformance

    Optimized towers to potentially fix the multi-builder lag issue.

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    Connection Performance Improvementsperformance

    Optimized towers to potentially fix the multi-builder lag issue.

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    Holiday Event Completeseasonal event

    The Holiday Event is now over.

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