What changed in Grim Dawn in 2015

35 updates · 24 main milestones · Feb 25, 2015 to Dec 23, 2015

  1. 8 events
    Level Cap Increased to 85balance change

    Players can now level up to 85 and discover over 500 new Unique items.

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    Build 29 Release - Content Completenew contentMilestone

    Grim Dawn is now Feature and Content Complete, with full access to all game content, items, and difficulty modes.

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    Level Cap Increased to 85balance change

    Players can now level up to 85 and discover over 500 new Unique items.

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    Final Story Access - Necropolisnew contentMilestone

    The finale of the story is now accessible, allowing players to thwart the Cult of Ch’thon's plans.

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    Introduction of Roguelike Dungeon: Bastion of Chaosnew contentMilestone

    A new Roguelike dungeon has been added for players seeking greater challenges.

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    Build 29 Release - Content Completenew contentMilestone

    Grim Dawn is now Feature and Content Complete, with full access to all game content, items, and difficulty modes.

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    New Roguelike Dungeon - Bastion of Chaosnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of the second Roguelike dungeon, the Bastion of Chaos, for brave adventurers.

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    Finale of the Story Accessiblenew contentMilestone

    Players can now venture into the Necropolis and thwart the Cult of Ch’thon's plans.

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  2. 6 events
    Introduction of the Devotion Systemnew contentMilestone

    The Devotion system has been introduced, allowing for new skill customization and build diversity.

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    New Act 4 Part 1 and Boss Battlenew contentMilestone

    Players can now explore Act 4 Part 1, including a new boss battle in Fort Ikon.

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    Level Cap Increased to 60balance change

    The maximum player level has been raised to 60.

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    Introduction of the Devotion Systemnew contentMilestone

    A new Devotion system has been introduced, allowing for enhanced skill customization and build diversity.

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    New Act 4 Part 1 and Boss Battlenew contentMilestone

    Players can now explore Act 4 Part 1, including a new boss battle in Fort Ikon.

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    Level Cap Increased to 60gameplay

    The maximum level cap for characters has been raised to 60.

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  3. 7 events
    Extensive Game Balance Changesbalance changeMilestone

    An extensive look at game balance has been implemented.

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    Addition of Two New Areasnew content

    Two new areas have been added for players to explore.

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    Addition of Two New AreasworldMilestone

    Two new areas have been added for players to explore.

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    Extensive Game Balance Changesbalance changeMilestone

    Major adjustments to game balance and itemization.

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    Release of Shaman Masterynew contentMilestone

    Players can now create class combinations using the wild Shaman class.

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    Changes to Itemizationgameplay

    Itemization has been updated with various changes.

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    Introduction of Shaman Masterynew contentMilestone

    Release of the 6th and final Mastery, allowing class combinations with the Shaman class.

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  4. 6 events
    New Faction Alliancesnew contentMilestone

    Players can ally with the Order of Death's Vigil or the Kymon's Chosen factions.

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    Completion of Act 3new contentMilestone

    Players can now venture beyond the northern walls of Homestead into the Cult of Ch'thon's territory.

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    New Faction Alliancesnew contentMilestone

    Players can ally with the Order of Death's Vigil or Kymon's Chosen factions.

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    Level Cap Increasebalance changeMilestone

    The level cap has been increased to 50, allowing access to over 70 new Epic items.

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    Completion of Act 3new contentMilestone

    Players can now venture beyond the northern walls of Homestead into the Cult of Ch'thon's territory.

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    Level Cap Increase to 50new contentMilestone

    The level cap has been increased to 50, allowing access to over 70 new Epic items.

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  5. 8 events
    Updated Character Selection Screenui ux

    The character selection screen has been updated.

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    Act 3: Chapter 2 Releasednew contentMilestone

    Players can now enter the town of Homestead and explore the western reaches of the ravaged farmlands.

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    Updated Character Selection Screenui ux

    The character selection screen has been updated in this build.

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    First Phase of Faction System Overhaulchanges

    The first phase of the Faction System Overhaul has been introduced.

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    Optimization Improvementsperformance

    Includes various optimization improvements.

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    Act 3: Chapter 2 Releasednew contentMilestone

    Players can now enter the town of Homestead and explore the western reaches of the ravaged farmlands.

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    Optimization Improvementsperformance

    Various optimization improvements have been implemented in Build 24.

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    First Phase of Faction System OverhaulchangesMilestone

    Introduces the first phase of the Faction System overhaul.

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