What changed in Grim Dawn in 2026

Fixed an issue where Werewolf and Wereraven forms could result in crashes in Multiplayer.

Allows selection between mouse cursor or player-facing targeting for the Evade ability.

Fixed an issue where an entire stack of items could get consumed by the Ascension Altar in Multiplayer.

Known issue: some tags were not properly translated in all languages and are displayed as Missing Tag. These have been forwarded to localization to be addressed for a future hotfix.

Fixed an issue with some inconsistent behavior in Werewolf and Wereraven animations, in regards to whether they hit with the main hand or both hands.

Fixed an issue where one-handed melee Avalanche attacks would deal off-hand % Weapon damage instead of main-hand.

Fixed an issue where Occultist Hellhounds turned into Wendigos would only deal damage with Infernal Breath once per cast, instead of twice.

Fixed an issue with controller hot slot toggle to only include one wereform bar per wereform.

Fixed an issue where the Source of the Corruption Kurn Channelers would not all respawn if they were not all killed in one session.

Fixed various issues with Localization (ex. missing symbols).

Necromancer's Skeletons now have an additional 10% Life Leech Resist.

Fixed an issue where Winds of Asterkarn would leave visual FX behind in Multiplayer.

Fixed an issue where the granted skill on the Awakened Black Grimoire of Og'Napesh would not summon a pet.

Fixed a crash with on screen keyboard after UI scaling unloads font styles.

Fixed an issue with terrain shaders appearing as black boxes or blown out textures on Medium or lower settings.

Reduced burst potential of some early game bosses at lower levels (ex. Queen Ravna, Zarthuzellan, Bonehunter, Yurra, Blackheart).

Fixed an issue where players that reset their faction with Barrowholm could not interact with a certain NPC in Asterkarn to complete the associated quest.

Slightly reduced the base chance the Dread appears in Ascendant Mode and increased the minimum kills before it can spawn again. Effects of Celestial Essence on the Dread's spawn rate have been increased.

Introduction of two new roguelike dungeons with free content updates.

Two new roguelike dungeons will be introduced as free content updates.

A vault of treasures including new Monster Infrequents, Epic items, and unique Legendary items.

Reroll rare and magic items to perfect equipment.

A new game mode that turns the campaign world into a challenge for ascendant demigods.

A transformative mastery that allows players to shapeshift into beastlike forms.

New super bosses and additional Nemesis bosses introduced.

Two new roguelike dungeons introduced with free content updates.

A transformative 10th mastery allowing players to shapeshift into beastlike forms.

A new game mode that turns the campaign world into a challenge for ascendant demigods.

Engage with the Kurn tribes and learn ancient secrets from a new ally.

New regions and boss arenas added to the Shattered Realm.

Delve deeper into the Crucible’s challenges with new waves (requires Crucible DLC).

A new game mode that challenges players with dungeons and bosses, allowing equipment ascension.

Discover a vast new region that expands the total game world significantly.

Introduction of new Monster Infrequents, Epic items, and unique Legendary items.

A quality of life update releasing on all platforms on July 23rd, regardless of Fangs of Asterkarn purchase.

New regions and boss arenas added to the Shattered Realm.

Journey West into Asterkarn and contend with the mighty Kurn.

Thirty additional waves added to the Crucible challenges (requires the Crucible DLC).

Grim Dawn: Fangs of Asterkarn releases on July 23rd at 10AM EDT on Steam and GOG, priced at $18.99 USD.

Introduction of hundreds of new Monster Infrequents, Epic items, and unique Legendary items.

Players can now alter potions to suit their playstyle with unique buffs and effects.

Unleash the true potential of Epic items to unlock their full potency.

Reroll rare and magic items to perfect equipment.

A vast new region expanding the game world by 32%, featuring snowy peaks, frozen caverns, and more.

Interact with Kurn tribes and explore their dark history.

Face new super bosses and additional Nemesis bosses for old factions.

Journey West into Asterkarn and uncover the dark legacy of the Kurn tribes.

New super bosses and additional Nemesis bosses added, along with five new hero monster archetypes.

Players can alter potions to restore vitality or provide unique buffs.

Explore a vast new region expanding the game world by 32%, including snowy peaks and ancient forests.

The Fangs of Asterkarn expansion will be released on July 23rd, 2026.

New regions and boss arenas added to the Shattered Realm.

Thirty additional waves added to the Crucible challenges.

Journey into the rugged wilderness of Asterkarn, uncovering the dark legacy of the Kurn tribes.

The largest expansion ever for Grim Dawn is now available, featuring new content and quality of life improvements.

Reroll rare and magic items to perfect equipment.

Unlock the true potential of Epic items to enhance their power.

Players can customize potions to restore vitality or provide unique buffs and effects.

Engage with the Kurn tribes and learn ancient secrets from a new ally.

A transformative 10th mastery allowing players to shapeshift into beastlike forms, increasing mastery combinations to 45.

Unleash the true potential of Epic items to enhance their power.

The stash system will be overhauled to better organize loot.

A legendary 10th mastery will increase class combos to 45 and introduce shapeshifting.

The upcoming expansion will introduce a new land of Kurn, spanning over 5.5 square kilometers.

New skill mechanics for players and foes will add variety and shake up existing archetypes.

The expansion will feature over 370 new unique items and 116 Monster Infrequents.

Players will face 8 new Nemesis monsters and 3 new super bosses in the expansion.

A fully-customizable new game mode will turn the entire 18 sq km world into an endgame playground.

Players can customize potions and refine gear with awakened Epic items and Affix Rerolling.

The game will feature a modern scalable UI, improving the overall user experience.