What changed in Dungeon Defenders in 2015
280 updates · 3 main milestones · Apr 29, 2015 to Dec 10, 2015
- 86 eventsHit damage text is of a constant sizeui uxSteamTavern Dummy report text moved for easier viewingquality of lifeSteamPro-Mode and Invest All function correctly with high upgrade costsbug fixSteamEnemies with suppressed elemental effects affected by gas trapsbug fixSteamNew defenses automatically assigned to hotbars for new Jester heroesquality of life
Existing Jesters need to manually add new defenses to their hotbars.
SteamTwo new weapons addednew contentSteamTower Wars and Moonbase now have level previews in game setupui uxSteamTemporary Moonbase themed tavernnew contentSteamTrading UI supports adding 48 items to tradeui uxSteamTwo new towers for the Jesternew contentSteamTwo new towers for the Jesternew contentSteamFix for banking mana at the forge eating invested manabug fixSteamGuns with negative ammunition counts can now be upgradedbug fixSteamOnline mode defaults to SteamnetworkSteamHit damage text placed relative to the targetui uxSteamNew accessory addednew contentSteamInvest All brings bank mana to zero if upgrade cost exceeds banked manabug fixSteamJester present boxes have new defenses and adjusted spawn chancesbalance changeSteamTraps and beams use identical repair logic to other towersgameplaySteamHit damage text is of a constant sizeui uxSteamJack-in-the-Box defense added for Jesternew contentA forward-facing punching glove defense with high health and knock-back capability.
SteamNew accessorynew contentSteamItem Value reported using high value formattingui uxSteamProjectiles reflected by reflect beam no longer trigger genie petbug fixSteamBuccaneers Bay Campaign Map (Including Survival)new contentSteamTavern Dummy hit once per tick by Slice’N Dice and Lightning Towersbug fixSteamJack-in-the-Box Defense introducednew contentA short-range punching glove defense with high health and damage.
SteamOnline mode defaults to SteamnetworkSteamProjectile towers now accurately report attack periodgameplaySteamNightmare difficulty affects tower and hero damage in taverngameplaySteamInvest All brings bank mana to zero if upgrade cost exceeds banked manabug fixSteamFix banking mana at the forge eating invested manabug fixSteamTavern Dummy hit once per tick by Slice’N Dice and Lightning Towersbug fixSteamGuns with negative ammunition counts can now be upgradedbug fixSteamTemporary Moonbase themed tavernnew contentSteamEnemies with suppressed elemental effects affected by gas trapsbug fixSteamGreater Turkey Hunt wave 9 time limit increased by 30 secondsbalance changeSteamJester present box unlock levels increasedbalance changeSteamGreater Turkey Hunt wave 9 time limit increased by 30 secondsgameplaySteamItem Value reported using high value formattingui uxSteamUnlock/Lock All item box functions no longer cause long freezesbug fixSteamPirate Invasion Challengenew contentSteamFix for certain weapons spawning with max statsbug fixSteamNew Defenses added to the Jesternew contentSteamTower Wars and Moonbase now have level previews in game setupui uxSteamBuccaneers Bay Campaign Map (Including Survival)new contentSteamTwo new pets introducednew contentSteamProjectile towers now accurately report attack periodsgameplaySteamTavern Dummy now reports total damage dealt and DPSgameplaySteamGreater Turkey Hunt spawns correct number of turkey bossesbug fixSteamParty Popper Defense introducednew contentA mid-range projectile defense shooting various projectiles.
SteamEV builders can move while placing child node of a beamgameplaySteamAdded thousands separator to high value formattingui uxSteamTavern shop can now sell items with prices sensible for qualityui uxSteamNightmare difficulty affects tower, hero, and pet damagegameplaySteamTrading UI supports adding 48 items to tradeui uxSteamTwo new weaponsnew contentSteamTavern Dummy averaging period increased to 4 secondsquality of lifeSteamUnlock/Lock All item box functions no longer cause long freezesbug fixSteamReload speed and other stats clamped within allowable rangebug fixSteamAll boss cutscenes are now skippablequality of lifeSteamReport Issue button in options menu updatedbug fixNow points to a public form for reporting issues.
SteamTavern shop can now sell items with sensible pricesui uxSteamAll boss cutscenes are now skippablequality of lifeSteamMana token and player shop max price increased to 2Bbalance changeSteamAkatiti water no longer removes spider web slowing effectbug fixSteamTavern Dummy averaging period increased to 4 secondsquality of lifeSteamGreater Turkey Hunt spawns 8 turkey bosses correctlybug fixSteamReport Issue button now points to public formui uxSteamAdded thousands separator to high value formattingui uxSteamPro-Mode and Invest All function correctly with high upgrade costsbug fixSteamParty Popper defense added for Jesternew contentA mid-range projectile defense shooting various projectiles with different attributes.
SteamHit damage text placed relative to targetui uxSteamReload speed and other stats clamped within allowable rangebug fixSteamTavern Dummy report text moved for easier viewingquality of lifeSteamTraps and beams use identical repair logic to other towersgameplaySteamTwo new petsnew contentSteamTavern Dummy now reports total damage dealt and DPSgameplaySteamJester present boxes have new defenses and adjusted spawn chancesgameplaySteamFix for certain weapons spawning with max statsbug fixSteamEV builders can now move while placing child node of a beamgameplaySteamPirate Invasion Challengenew contentSteamMana token and player shop max price increased to 2BgameplaySteamAkatiti water no longer removes spider web slowing effectbug fixSteamProjectiles reflected by reflect beam no longer trigger genie petbug fixSteamJester present box unlock levels increasedgameplaySteam - 33 eventsJack-in-the-Box Range Adjustmentsbalance change
Base range slightly increased, range scaling slightly reduced; no longer affected by buff beams or Monk Guardians.
SteamJack-in-the-Box Attack Speed and Damage Compensationbalance changeOverall attack speed slowed, but damage increased significantly to compensate.
SteamChristmas Map Boss Cutscene Skippablebug fixThe original Christmas map boss can now have his intro cutscene skipped.
SteamPirate Patch Reward Clamped to InsaneotherThe Pirate Patch reward is currently clamped to Insane difficulty.
SteamGenie Reverted to Previous Statebug fixGenies will once again grant three wishes as they have been reverted to their previous state.
SteamJack-in-the-Box Crit Chance and Damage Adjustmentbalance changeJack-in-the-Box now has a 20% chance to crit, dealing more damage and applying knockback to all enemies.
SteamJack-in-the-Box Range Adjustmentsbalance changeRange is no longer affected by buff beams or Monk Guardians, with a slight increase in base range.
SteamIncreased Pierce Limit for Djinn Shotsbalance changeThe pierce limit for Djinn shots increased from 4 to 6.
SteamKnown Issues with Mac/Linux BuildsotherMac/Linux builds of Moonbase and later patches are still in progress.
SteamShock Beam Self-Healing Bug Fixedbug fixShock Beam no longer heals itself to full after every attack.
SteamPirate Patch Reward Clamped to InsaneotherThe Pirate Patch reward is currently clamped to Insane difficulty.
SteamJack-in-the-Box Crit Chance and Damage Adjustmentbalance changeJack-in-the-Box now has a 20% chance to crit, dealing more damage and applying knockback to all enemies.
SteamParty Popper Projectile Ratio Adjustmentsbalance changeAdjusted projectile ratios for various attacks to increase area-of-effect damage.
SteamUpdated Pirate Skeleton Iconbug fixThe Pirate Skeleton on a Treadmill received a new icon and colorization issue fixed.
SteamShock Beams Healing Logic Fixedbug fixShock beams now use standard healing logic, allowing pets and abilities to repair them.
SteamShock Beams Use Standard Healing Logicbug fixShock beams now use standard healing logic, allowing pets and abilities to repair them.
SteamParty Popper Attack Animation Changebalance changeParty Popper will no longer 'Do the Twist' while attacking.
SteamParty Popper Projectile Ratio Adjustmentsbalance changeAdjusted projectile ratios for more area-of-effect damage, favoring splashing/piercing projectiles.
SteamPirate Invasion Phase Glitch Fixedbug fixFixed an edge case in Pirate Invasion that caused the game to glitch out.
SteamAdjusted Aerial Enemy Spawn Patternsbug fixAerial enemies in Buccaneer Bay now spawn in a less erratic pattern.
SteamBeta Branch Defaulting to GameSpyotherThe beta branch is defaulting to GameSpy as the Online Provider, which no longer exists.
SteamFixed Invisible Wall on Buccaneer Baybug fixRemoved an invisible wall that was causing issues on Buccaneer Bay.
SteamGenies Reverted to Previous Statebug fixGenies will once again grant three wishes as they have been reverted to their previous state.
SteamDefault Online Provider IssueotherBeta branch defaults to GameSpy as the Online Provider; players need to switch to Steam.
SteamChristmas Map Boss Cutscene Skippablebug fixThe original Christmas map boss's intro cutscene can now be skipped.
SteamNew Icon for Pirate Skeleton on Treadmillbug fixThe Pirate Skeleton on a Treadmill has a new icon and colorization issue fixed.
SteamAerial Enemies Spawn Pattern Improvedbug fixAerial enemies in Buccaneer Bay now spawn in a less erratic pattern.
SteamJack-in-the-Box Attack Speed and Damage Compensationbalance changeOverall attack speed slowed, but damage increased significantly to compensate.
SteamFixed Glitch in Pirate Invasionbug fixAddressed an edge case that caused the game to glitch out when finishing a phase with little time left.
SteamShock Beam No Longer Heals Itselfbug fixShock Beam no longer heals itself to full after every attack.
SteamKnown Issues with Mac/Linux BuildsotherMac/Linux builds of Moonbase and later patches are still in progress.
SteamPirate Patch Buffed to Turkey Mask Levelsbug fixThe Pirate Patch has been buffed up to Turkey Mask levels.
Steam - 77 eventsTavern Dummy report text improvementsquality of life
Moved above hit damage text for easier viewing and increased life to 8 seconds
SteamAdded thousands separator to numbersquality of lifeHigh value formatting for numbers between 1,000 and 1 M
SteamGas traps effect on enemies fixedbug fixEnemies with suppressed elemental effects are always affected by gas traps
SteamUnlock/Lock All item box freeze issue fixedbug fixSteamPirate Invasion Challengenew contentSteamReport Issue button updatebug fixNow points to a public form and results are sent directly to the CDT
SteamTavern Dummy averaging period increasedquality of lifeIncreased from 2 to 4 seconds for improved consistency
SteamTavern Dummy hit logic correctedbug fixOnly hit once per tick by Slice’N Dice and Lightning Towers
SteamGenie pet mana grant issue fixedbug fixCan no longer grant multiple sets of mana as it completes its swing animation
SteamAdded thousands separator to numbersquality of lifeHigh value formatting when between 1,000 and 1 M
SteamAll boss cutscenes are now skippablequality of lifeSteamTavern Dummy damage reporting enhancementsquality of lifeNow reports total damage dealt between reports as well as DPS
SteamItem Value formatting improvementsui uxReported using high value formatting for better readability
SteamNightmare difficulty adjustmentsgameplayAll towers, heroes and pets will deal the damage they would in the map when Nightmare is selected
SteamEV builders can now move while placing child node of a beamgameplayMust be within casting range of either node to begin construction
SteamTemporary Moonbase themed tavernnew contentSteamNightmare difficulty adjustments in taverngameplayAll towers, heroes, and pets deal damage as they would in the map
SteamTraps and beams repair logic updatedgameplayIdentical to other towers, can be repaired during combat from 95% health
SteamNegative ammunition count upgrade issue fixedbug fixGuns with negative ammunition counts can now be upgraded
SteamTwo new towers for the Jesternew contentSteamStat generation clamping for various attributesbug fixReload speed, charge speed, knockback, etc. clamped within allowable range
SteamJester present box unlock levels increasedbalance changeSteamTavern shop pricing adjustmentsquality of lifeCan now sell items with prices sensible for their quality
SteamAll boss cutscenes are now skippablequality of lifeSteamTwo new towers for the Jesternew contentSteamReflect beam projectile mana grant issue fixedbug fixProjectiles reflected by a reflect beam no longer trigger the genie pet granting mana
SteamTavern shop pricing improvementsquality of lifeItems can now be sold with prices sensible for their quality
SteamReflect beam projectile fixbug fixNo longer triggers genie pet granting mana if they hit an enemy
SteamPro-Mode and Invest All functionality fixbug fixContinue to function as advertised when upgrade cost exceeds 1B mana
SteamJester present box unlock levels increasedbalance changeSteamPirate Invasion Challengenew contentSteamEV builders can now move while placing child node of a beamgameplaySteamGenie pet mana granting fixbug fixCan no longer grant multiple sets of mana during swing animation
SteamTavern Dummy report window timing fixbug fixNo longer waits for the first hit after a report window to begin the next window
SteamPro-Mode and Invest All functionality correctedbug fixContinues to function as advertised when upgrade cost exceeds 1B mana
SteamInvest All functionality correctedbug fixWill bring banked mana to zero if upgrade cost is greater than banked mana
SteamItem Value formatting improvedquality of lifeReported using high value formatting for better readability
SteamTavern Dummy report text improvementsquality of lifeMoved above hit damage text, life increased to 8 seconds, averaging period increased from 2 to 4 seconds
SteamProjectile towers attack rate reporting fixbug fixReports complete period between attacks, including animation time
SteamProjectile towers attack rate reporting fixedbug fixReports the complete period between attacks, including animation time
SteamInvest All functionality fixbug fixWill bring banked mana to zero if upgrade cost is greater than banked mana
SteamJester present boxes adjustmentsbalance changeNew defenses and adjusted spawn chances, less chance of ogre spawns
SteamTemporary Moonbase themed tavernnew contentSteamTavern Dummy report window timing fixedbug fixNo longer waits for the first hit after a report window to begin the next window
Steam - 34 eventsReduced Number of Bosses on Greater Turkey Huntbalance changeSteamRemoved 'An Ogre Has Arrived' Text and NoiseaudioSteamAdded Option to Disallow Selling of Allied TowersgameplaySteamImproved Item Drop Accuracy for Tavern Shopsgameplay
Items dropped by the player now drop directly in front of the player to improve accuracy and reduce frustration with setting up tavern shops.
SteamAuras Darker in the Middle to Prevent Framerate DropsperformanceSteamHigher-Tiered Items Layered on Minimapui uxHigher-tiered items are layered over lower-tiered items on the minimap.
SteamMove While Finding Tower Build LocationgameplayPlayers can now move while trying to find where to build a tower.
SteamIncreased Inventory Limit to 600 for Ultimate Defendersquality of lifeSteamIncreased Player Mana Ceiling to 1 Trillionbalance changeSteamColor-Coded Highest-Tier Items on Minimapui uxHighest-tier items have their own color on the minimap.
SteamDisallow Selling of Allied TowersgameplayAdded an option for hosts to disallow the selling of allied towers.
SteamAdded Unlock All and Lock All Buttonsui uxSteamIncreased Inventory Limit for Ultimate Defendersquality of lifeInventory limit increased to 600 for Ultimate Defenders.
SteamItems Dropped Now Drop Directly in Front of PlayergameplayImproves accuracy and reduces frustration with tavern shops.
SteamSet Rarity Tier Filter for Minimapui uxSteamPotential Fix for Items Lost During Tradebug fixSteamRemoved DungeonDefenderStore Buttonsui uxSteamRemoved DungeonDefenderStore Buttonsui uxSteamPlayers Can Move While Finding Tower Build LocationsgameplaySteamChanged Display Method for Damage and Mana Numbersui uxThe display method for damage and mana numbers have been changed to extend their range.
SteamPotential Fix for Items Lost During Tradebug fixPotential fix for the items being lost during a trade.
SteamAdded Moonbase to Rankednew contentSteamAdded Moonbase to Rankednew contentSteamPlayers Can Hide Accessories Without Losing Stat Bonusesquality of lifeSteamHigher-Tiered Items Layered Over Lower-Tiered Items on Minimapui uxSteamAdded 'Unlock All' and 'Lock All' Buttonsui uxSteamRemoved 'An Ogre Has Arrived' Text and NoiseaudioSteamHide Accessories Without Losing Stat Bonusesquality of lifePlayers can now hide their accessories without losing the stat bonuses they provide.
SteamHighest-Tier Items Have Their Own Color on Minimapui uxSteamReduced Number of Bosses on Greater Turkey Huntbalance changeSteamDarker Auras to Prevent Framerate DropsvisualsAuras are now darker in the middle and shouldn’t cause framerate drops.
Steam - 12 eventsNew Options menu items are selectable by controllerui uxSteamMoonbase items no longer reroll stats when dropped on the floorbug fixSteamRemoved DungeonDefenderStore buttonsui uxSteamFixed issue where F1 wasn’t bringing up the Chat Historybug fixSteamMoonbase items no longer reroll stats when dropped on the floorbug fixSteam0 Credits text now goes away on the Moonbase dance machinebug fixSteamFixed issue where players weren’t able to build towers on Servants Quartersbug fixSteamFixed issue where F1 wasn’t bringing up the Chat Historybug fixSteamRemoved DungeonDefenderStore buttonsui uxSteam0 Credits text now goes away on the Moonbase dance machinebug fixSteamNew Options menu items are selectable by controllerui uxSteamFixed issue where players weren’t able to build towers on Servants Quartersbug fixSteam
- 2 eventsNew Beta Branch for Moonbase Updatenew content
A new beta branch has been created for the Moonbase Update, allowing access to Ranked save data and addressing access issues.
SteamNew Moonbase Update Beta Branchnew contentA new beta branch for the Moonbase Update has been created to provide Ranked save data and resolve access issues.
Steam - 32 eventsExtended Range for Damage and Mana Numbers Displayui ux
The display method for damage and mana numbers has been changed to extend their range.
SteamIncreased Inventory Limit for Ultimate Defendersbalance changeInventory limit increased to 600 for Ultimate Defenders.
SteamHigher-Tiered Items Layering on Minimapui uxHigher-tiered items are layered over lower-tiered items on the minimap.
SteamMinimap Item Layeringui uxHigher-tiered items are layered over lower-tiered items on the minimap.
SteamReduced Bosses on Greater Turkey Huntbalance changeReduced the number of bosses on Greater Turkey Hunt.
SteamDisallow Selling of Allied TowersgameplayAdded an option for hosts to disallow the selling of allied towers.
SteamReduced Bosses on Greater Turkey Huntbalance changeThe number of bosses on Greater Turkey Hunt has been reduced.
SteamMove While Building TowersgameplayPlayers can now move while trying to find where to build a tower.
SteamDisallow Selling of Allied TowersgameplayAdded an option for hosts to disallow the selling of allied towers.
SteamChanged Display Method for Damage and Mana NumbersvisualsDisplay method for damage and mana numbers changed to extend their range.
SteamPotential Fix for Lost Items During Tradebug fixPotential fix for items being lost during a trade.
SteamHide Accessories Without Losing Bonusesquality of lifePlayers can now hide their accessories while retaining stat bonuses.
SteamImproved Item Drop AccuracygameplayItems dropped by the player now drop directly in front of them.
SteamAdded Unlock/Lock All Buttonsquality of lifeAdded 'unlock all' and 'lock all' buttons for inventory management.
SteamIncreased Inventory Limitbalance changeInventory limit increased to 600 for Ultimate Defenders.
SteamAdded Unlock/Lock All Buttonsquality of lifeAdded 'unlock all' and 'lock all' buttons for inventory management.
SteamRemoved 'An Ogre Has Arrived' Text and NoiseaudioThe text and noise for 'An Ogre Has Arrived' has been removed.
SteamHide Accessories Without Losing Stat Bonusesquality of lifePlayers can now hide their accessories without losing the stat bonuses they provide.
SteamPotential Fix for Lost Items During Tradebug fixPotential fix for items being lost during a trade.
SteamImproved Item Drop AccuracygameplayItems dropped by the player now drop directly in front of the player.
SteamMove While Building TowersgameplayPlayers can now move while trying to find where to build a tower.
SteamMinimap Color for Highest-Tier Itemsui uxHighest-tier items have their own color on the minimap.
SteamColor Coding for Highest-Tier Items on Minimapui uxHighest-tier items have their own color on the minimap.
Steam - 4 eventsLimited Time Rewards for Original Dungeon Defenders Ownersother
$6 premium in-game currency and 'Veteran Defender' title available for a limited time.
SteamLimited Time Offer for Original Dungeon Defenders Ownersother$6 premium in-game currency and 'Veteran Defender' title available for a limited time.
SteamIntroduction of Pets and a Bossnew contentMilestoneAdded two highly requested features: pets and a new boss.
SteamIntroduction of Pets and Boss in Dungeon Defenders IInew contentMilestoneTwo highly requested features have been added: pets and a new boss.
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