What changed in Grim Dawn in 2014
95 updates · 41 main milestones · Feb 26, 2014 to Dec 22, 2014
- 12 eventsOne-shot chest now spawns in a permanent locationgameplay
The one-shot chest in the Jagged Waste/Pine Barrens area now has a fixed spawn location instead of multiple possible locations.
SteamResolved crash when trading with other players in Multiplayerbug fixFixed a crash that occurred during trading interactions with other players.
SteamUpdated dialogues for Kill Target questsgameplayPlayers can no longer accept the quest if they have already killed the target; only the option to turn in the quest is available.
SteamUpdated dialogues for Kill Target questsgameplayNPC dialogues updated to prevent accepting quests for targets already killed, allowing only quest turn-in options.
SteamOne-shot chest now spawns in a permanent locationgameplayThe one-shot chest in the Jagged Waste/Pine Barrens area now has a fixed spawn location instead of three possible locations.
SteamResolved crash when inspecting other players in Multiplayerbug fixMilestoneFixed a crash that occurred when inspecting other players in Multiplayer.
SteamResolved crash when inspecting other players in Multiplayerbug fixFixed a crash that occurred when players attempted to inspect other players.
SteamIncreased drop rate of Manticore Poison Glandsbalance changeSteamResolved crashes related to player aura skills in Multiplayerbug fixFixed crashes occurring when transitioning to new areas while using player aura skills.
SteamResolved crash when trading with other players in Multiplayerbug fixMilestoneFixed a crash that occurred during trading with other players in Multiplayer.
SteamResolved crashes with player aura skills in Multiplayerbug fixMilestoneFixed crashes that occurred when transitioning to new areas while using player aura skills.
SteamIncreased drop rate of Manticore Poison Glandsbalance changeSteam - 10 eventsRiftgate Secured Outside Homesteadgameplay
Players can secure the riftgate outside of Homestead, but cannot enter the town yet.
SteamImprovements and Balancing Changesbalance changeIncludes various improvements, fixes, and balancing changes in B23.
SteamNew Side-Region Availablenew contentMilestoneExplore the Pine Barrens, Jagged Waste, and Tyrant's Hold with additional questing.
SteamAct 3: Chapter 1 Releasednew contentMilestoneNew areas from Smugglers Pass to Deadman's Gulch, Mountain Deeps, and beyond to Homestead.
SteamNew Side-Region Introducednew contentMilestoneExpansive side-region with additional questing through the Pine Barrens, Jagged Waste, and Tyrant's Hold.
SteamRiftgate Secured Outside HomesteadgameplayPlayers can secure the riftgate outside of Homestead, but cannot enter the town yet.
SteamImprovements and Balancing Changesbalance changeB23 includes various improvements, fixes, and balancing changes.
SteamAct 3: Chapter 1 Releasednew contentMilestoneNew areas from Smugglers Pass to Deadman's Gulch and beyond, including the Mountain Deeps.
Steam - 6 eventsAuto-Combine Partial Componentsquality of life
Partial components will now automatically combine to streamline inventory.
SteamInstanced Loot for Multiplayerquality of lifePlayers can now enjoy instanced loot in multiplayer mode.
SteamExpanded Shared Storagequality of lifeThe shared storage capacity has been expanded for better item management.
SteamExpanded Shared Storagequality of lifeThe shared storage capacity has been expanded for better inventory management.
SteamInstanced Loot for Multiplayerquality of lifePlayers can now enjoy instanced loot in multiplayer mode.
SteamAuto-Combine Partial Componentsquality of lifePartial components will now automatically combine to streamline inventory management.
Steam - 12 eventsNew Caster Oriented Weaponsnew contentMilestone
Introduction of ritual daggers and eldritch scepters designed for spellcaster skills.
SteamIntroduction of the Arcanist Classnew contentMilestoneThe 5th class mastery, the Arcanist, is now available, featuring elemental and arcane spellcasting abilities.
SteamSteam Trading Cards Addednew contentPlayers can now collect Steam Trading Cards and unlock Grim Dawn backgrounds for their Steam profile.
SteamSteam Trading Cards Addednew contentPlayers can now collect Steam Trading Cards and unlock Grim Dawn backgrounds for their Steam profile.
SteamMove-Only Binding Featurequality of lifeA move-only binding can now be applied via the toolbar to left or right mouse button.
SteamMove-Only Binding Featurequality of lifeNew move-only binding can be applied via the toolbar to left or right mouse button.
SteamNew Caster Oriented Weaponsnew contentMilestoneNew ritual daggers and eldritch scepters introduced to enhance spellcaster skills.
SteamIntroduction of the Arcanist Classnew contentMilestoneThe 5th class mastery, the Arcanist, is now available with elemental and arcane spellcasting abilities.
Steam - 4 eventsMultiplayer Feature Introducednew contentMilestone
Players can now host and join multiplayer sessions.
SteamMultiplayer Feature Introducednew contentMilestonePlayers can now host and join multiplayer sessions.
SteamMultiplayer Performance Issues NotedperformancePlayers may encounter performance issues, crashes, and bugs during multiplayer sessions.
SteamMultiplayer Performance Issues NotedperformancePlayers may encounter performance issues, crashes, and bugs while using the multiplayer feature.
Steam - 12 eventsFixed display issue with +Skill bonuses on Relics and Component Completion bonusesbug fix
Existing items now correctly display all of their stats.
SteamUpdated community localization fonts for Russian userslocalizationIncluded missing fonts to improve localization for Russian players.
SteamFixed +Skill bonuses display issue on Relics and Component Completion bonusesbug fixResolved a display issue where +Skill bonuses were not appearing correctly.
SteamIncreased drop rate of Food Rations and Vital Essencebalance changeSteamFixed issue with Ancient Shambler boss not spawningbug fixSteamIncreased drop rate of Food Rations and Vital Essencebalance changeSteamFixed issue with items being deleted from the Shared Stashbug fixMilestoneSteamIncreased Out-Of-Combat Regeneration fast-regen ratebalance changeSteamIncreased fast-regen rate of Out-Of-Combat Regenerationbalance changeSteamFixed item deletion issue from Shared Stashbug fixMilestoneAddressed a problem where items were being deleted from the Shared Stash.
SteamFixed Ancient Shambler boss spawn issuebug fixResolved an issue where the Ancient Shambler boss sometimes did not spawn.
Steam - 4 eventsIntroduction of Two-Handed Melee Weaponsnew contentMilestone
New category of two-handed melee weapons, including Epics.
SteamIntroduction of Two-Handed Melee Weaponsnew contentMilestoneNew category of two-handed melee weapons, including Epics.
SteamSteps of Torment Expansionnew contentMilestoneTwo rogue-like floors added to the Steps of Torment.
SteamSteps of Torment Expansionnew contentMilestoneTwo rogue-like floors added to the Steps of Torment.
Steam - 20 eventsMultiplayer Progress UpdateperformanceMilestone
Significant progress made on multiplayer functionality, with quest syncing being the last major component.
SteamOver 150 Crafting Recipes Addednew contentMilestoneA total of over 150 new crafting recipes have been added to the game.
SteamLower Floors of Steps of Tormentnew contentMilestoneThe next build will include lower floors of Steps of Torment with a new 'Rogue-like' mechanic.
SteamMultiplayer Progress UpdateperformanceMilestoneSignificant progress has been made on multiplayer functionality, with an estimated readiness by late July.
SteamFirst Section of Act III Nearly Finishednew contentThe first section of Act III, the Jagged Waste, is nearly complete but missing quests and points of interest.
SteamIntroduction of Veteran Mode in Normal DifficultygameplayMilestoneNormal difficulty now includes a 'Veteran' mode that boosts enemy stats and spawn rates.
SteamIncreased Randomization of Enemy SpawnsgameplayA new method of placing spawn proxies allows for greater randomization of enemy locations and pack sizes.
SteamIncreased Randomization of Enemy SpawnsgameplayA new method allows for greater randomization in enemy distribution and larger diverse packs.
SteamLower Floors of Steps of Tormentnew contentMilestoneThe next build will include new 'Rogue-like' mechanics and traps in the lower floors of Steps of Torment.
SteamCharacter Sheet Overhaului uxThe character sheet has been updated to provide a more detailed view of stats from gear and skills.
SteamOver 150 Crafting Recipes Addednew contentA large number of new crafting recipes have been introduced to enhance gameplay.
SteamNew Two-Handed Melee Weapon Animationsnew contentAnimations for two-handed melee weapons have been completed and will be included in the next build.
SteamNew Two-Handed Melee Weapon Animationsnew contentTwo-handed melee weapon animations have been completed and will appear in the next build.
SteamDual Wielding of Pistols Enablednew contentMilestonePlayers can now dual wield pistols through skills granted by items, including one that can be crafted.
SteamCrafting System Introducednew contentMilestoneCrafting is now available with a new quest in Burrwitch Outskirts involving two rival blacksmiths.
SteamProgress on Act III, Jagged Wastenew contentThe first section of Act III leading into Homestead is nearly finished, with basic layout completed.
SteamCharacter Sheet Overhaului uxThe character sheet has been redesigned to provide a more detailed view of stats from gear and skills.
SteamCrafting System Introducednew contentMilestoneA new quest in Burrwitch Outskirts allows players to choose between two rival blacksmiths for crafting.
SteamDual Wielding of Pistols Enablednew contentPlayers can now dual wield pistols through skills granted by items, including those crafted by the new blacksmith.
SteamIntroduction of Veteran Mode in Normal DifficultygameplayMilestoneNormal difficulty now features a 'Veteran' mode that boosts enemy stats and increases champion and hero spawns.
Steam - 15 eventsAddition of 23 New Bosses and Mini-Bossesnew contentMilestoneSteamLevel Cap Raised to 35gameplaySteamIntroduction of 106 New Itemsnew contentMilestoneSteam23 New Bosses and Mini-Bosses Introducednew contentMilestoneSteamLaunch of 17 New Questsnew contentMilestoneSteam10 New Enemy Types Addednew contentMilestoneSteam10 New Enemy Types Introducednew contentMilestoneSteam106 New Items Addednew contentMilestoneSteam17 New Quests Availablenew contentMilestoneSteam