What changed in Grim Dawn in 2016

69 updates · 18 main milestones · Jan 13, 2016 to Dec 20, 2016

  1. 6 events
    Buffed Skills and New Lootbalance change

    The patch includes revisions intended to improve gameplay experience and open up possibilities for new builds with buffed skills and new loot.

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    New Roguelike Dungeon: Port Valburynew contentMilestone

    Enter Grim Dawn's third Roguelike dungeon, the Aetherial overrun Port Valbury.

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    Multiplayer Bug Fixesbug fix

    Includes key Multiplayer bug fixes aimed at resolving frustrating issues.

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    New Roguelike Dungeon: Port Valburynew contentMilestone

    Enter Grim Dawn's third Roguelike dungeon, the Aetherial overrun Port Valbury.

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    Buffed Skills and New Lootbalance change

    The patch includes revisions intended to improve gameplay and open up possibilities for new builds.

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    Multiplayer Bug Fixesbug fix

    Includes key bug fixes aimed at resolving frustrating multiplayer issues.

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  2. 8 events
    91 Revised Epic Itemsnew content

    91 Epic items have been revised and are now available.

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    28 New Legendary Items Addednew content

    Players can now find 28 new Legendary items in the game.

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    General Bug Fixesbug fix

    Multiple bug fixes have been applied in this update.

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    Bug Fixes Appliedbug fix

    Multiple bug fixes have been implemented in this update.

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    Balance Tweaks Implementedbalance change

    Various balance tweaks have been made to enhance gameplay.

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    Balance Tweaks for New Build Opportunitiesbalance change

    Various balance tweaks have been implemented to enhance gameplay.

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    28 New Legendary Items Addednew content

    Players can now find 28 new Legendary items in the game.

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    91 Revised Epic Itemsnew content

    91 Epic items have been revised and are now available.

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  3. 9 events
    Checkpoints Saved Across All Cruciblesgameplay

    Checkpoints are now saved across all Crucibles.

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    Purchaseable Tokens to unlock Crucible difficulties on other charactersnew content
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    Various Bug Fixes for Crucible DLCbug fix

    A number of bug fixes have been implemented based on player feedback.

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    Improved Rewards in Cruciblebalance change

    Rewards for completing Crucible challenges have been improved.

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    Increased Experience Gainbalance change

    Experience gain has been increased in the Crucible.

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    Better Rewardsbalance change
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    Checkpoints saved across all Cruciblesnew content
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    More Experiencebalance change
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    Purchaseable Tokens for Crucible Difficultiesnew content

    Players can now purchase tokens to unlock Crucible difficulties on other characters.

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  4. 4 events
    Patch 1.0.0.5 Balance Changesbalance change

    The latest update features a number of balance changes to enhance character build options.

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    The Crucible DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Grim Dawn's first DLC, The Crucible, introduces a new gameplay mode with 150 waves of enemies.

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    Release of The Crucible DLCdlc releaseMilestone

    Grim Dawn's first DLC, The Crucible, introduces a new gameplay mode with 150 waves of enemies.

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    Patch 1.0.0.5 Balance Changesbalance change

    The latest update includes various balance changes to enhance character build options.

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  5. 6 events
    The Hidden Path Content Updatenew contentMilestone

    First free content update introducing a new journey near Lower Crossing.

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    Improvements to Modding Toolsmodding
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    The Hidden Path Content Updatenew contentMilestone

    Introduced the first free content update featuring a new journey along the sacred route of the Witch Gods.

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    Various Balance Changesbalance change
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    Various Balance Changesbalance change
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    Improvements to Modding Toolsmodding
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  6. 2 events
    Modding Tools Now AvailablemoddingMilestone

    Players can now access Grim Dawn's development tools to create their own content.

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    Modding Tools Now AvailablemoddingMilestone

    Players can now access Grim Dawn's development tools to create their own content.

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  7. 7 events
    Tuning pass on Devotionbalance change

    Adjustments made to Devotion mechanics.

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    Tuning pass on Ultimate difficultybalance change

    Adjustments made to Ultimate difficulty settings.

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    New reasons to explore Treasure Trovesnew content

    Added incentives for exploring Treasure Troves.

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    New Reasons to Explore Treasure Trovesnew content

    Introduced new rewards for players who seek out Treasure Troves.

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    Tuning Pass on Devotion and Ultimate Difficultybalance change

    Adjustments made to Devotion and Ultimate difficulty for better gameplay balance.

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    New Reasons to Hunt Nemesis Bossesnew content

    Added incentives for players to engage with Nemesis bosses.

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    New reasons to hunt Nemesis bossesnew content

    Added incentives for defeating Nemesis bosses.

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  8. 9 events
    New Story Trailernew content

    A new story trailer plays upon starting a new character or can be viewed on YouTube.

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    Grim Dawn Official Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    Grim Dawn has officially released after a long development process.

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    Expansion Planned for Grim Dawnnew contentMilestone

    A full expansion for Grim Dawn is planned for the future.

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    Future Updates and Modding Tools Announcednew content

    The developers announced plans for future updates, modding tools, and a Survival Mode.

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    Full Release of Grim Dawnnew contentMilestone

    Grim Dawn exits Steam Early Access for full release.

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    Grim Dawn Official Releasedlc releaseMilestone

    Grim Dawn has officially been released after a long development period.

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    Future Updates and Expansion Announcednew contentMilestone

    The developers announced plans for more updates, modding tools, Survival Mode, and a full Expansion.

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    Full Release of Grim Dawnnew contentMilestone

    Grim Dawn exits Steam Early Access for full release.

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    New Story Trailernew content

    A new story trailer is available, which plays upon starting a new character.

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  9. 12 events
    Animated Intro for New Charactersnew contentMilestone

    New characters can now start with an animated intro.

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    Class Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Various class balance adjustments have been made.

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    Itemization Improvementsbalance change

    Improvements made to itemization throughout the game.

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    Fully-Voiced NPCsnew contentMilestone

    The main storyline now features fully-voiced NPCs.

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    Overall Performance Polishperformance

    Polishing of performance aspects across the game.

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    Overall Performance Polishperformance

    Polishing of performance across nearly all aspects of the game.

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    Animated Intro for New Charactersnew contentMilestone

    Players can now start a new character with an animated intro.

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    Achievements Unlockedquality of life

    Achievements have been unlocked for players.

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    Itemization Improvementsbalance change

    Improvements made to itemization throughout the game.

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    Achievements Unlockedquality of life

    Achievements are now available for players to earn.

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    Fully-Voiced NPCsnew contentMilestone

    Main storyline now features fully-voiced NPCs.

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    Class Balance Adjustmentsbalance change

    Various adjustments made to class balance.

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  10. 6 events
    Itemization Adjustmentsbalance change

    Improvements and changes made to itemization.

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    Bug Fixes in Build 30bug fix

    Various bugs addressed and fixed.

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    General Bug Fixesbug fix

    Various bugs addressed in this update.

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    Mastery Changes in Build 30balance change

    Significant adjustments made to various Masteries.

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    Itemization Adjustmentsbalance change

    Improvements and tweaks made to itemization.

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    Mastery Changes in Build 30balance change

    Significant adjustments made to various Masteries.

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