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What changed in Hollow Knight in 2017

205 updates · 16 main milestones · Mar 9, 2017 to Oct 26, 2017

  1. 8 events
    The Grimm Troupe Arrivesnew contentMilestone

    Participate in a sinister ritual, fight new foes, and gain powerful new friends.

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    Mac & Linux Versions Rolloutsystem

    Expect Mac and Linux versions of the Grimm Troupe to roll out in the next day or two.

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    New Languages Addedlocalization

    Hollow Knight now supports Russian and Brazilian-Portuguese.

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    New Languages Addedlocalization

    Hollow Knight is now available in Russian and Brazilian-Portuguese.

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    Custom Map Markers Delayedquality of life

    Custom Map Markers will be delayed for further testing and polishing.

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    The Grimm Troupe Arrivesnew contentMilestone

    Participate in a sinister ritual, fight new foes, and gain powerful friends.

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    Custom Map Markers Delayedother

    Custom Map Markers will be delayed for further testing and polishing.

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    Mac & Linux Versions Rolloutsystem

    Expect Mac and Linux versions of the Grimm Troupe to roll out in the next day or two.

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  2. 16 events
    New Major Quest: The Grimm Troupenew contentMilestone

    Light the Nightmare Lantern and summon the Grimm Troupe to Hallownest, taking part in a twisted ritual.

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    New Major Quest: The Grimm Troupenew contentMilestone

    Light the Nightmare Lantern and summon the Grimm Troupe to Hallownest, participating in a twisted ritual.

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    New Boss Fightsnew contentMilestone

    Face off against a dark new foe and a twisted scarlet spectre.

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    New Enemiesnew contentMilestone

    Encounter new smaller foes brought by the Troupe.

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    Custom Map Markersui ux

    Place custom markers on your maps to remember points of interest.

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    New Music Tracksaudio

    All new spooky tracks by Christopher Larkin.

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    New Enemiesnew contentMilestone

    Encounter new smaller foes brought by the Troupe.

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    4 New Charmsnew contentMilestone

    Expand your charm range with unique new aids and abilities.

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    New Boss Fightsnew contentMilestone

    Face off against a dark new foe and a twisted scarlet spectre.

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    New Language Supportlocalization

    Hollow Knight now available in Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese.

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    New Music Tracksaudio

    Enjoy new spooky tracks by Christopher Larkin.

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    New Language Supportlocalization

    Launch of Hollow Knight in Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese.

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    Custom Map Markersquality of life

    Place custom markers on your maps to remember points of interest.

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    New Friendsnew content

    Meet new characters from Grimm’s clan, including one offering a special service.

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    New Friendsnew content

    Meet Grimm’s clan and befriend new characters offering special services.

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    4 New Charmsnew contentMilestone

    Expand your charm range with unique new aids and abilities.

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  3. 6 events
    Mac Version Delay Due to Bugbug fix

    A last-minute mac specific bug has caused a slight delay on the Hidden Dreams update for Mac users.

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    Mac Version Delay Due to Bugbug fix

    A last-minute Mac specific bug has caused a slight delay for the Hidden Dreams update on Mac.

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    Hidden Dreams DLC Releasednew contentMilestone

    Face two of Hallownest’s greatest warriors, uncover a hidden stag station, and use Dream Gates.

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    Italian Language Addedlocalization

    Italian is now available in the game with the v1.1.1.4 update.

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    Hidden Dreams DLC Releasednew contentMilestone

    Players can now face two of Hallownest’s greatest warriors, uncover a hidden stag station, and use Dream Gates.

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    Italian Language Addedlocalization

    Italian is now available in v1.1.1.4.

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  4. 8 events
    2 New Bosses Introducednew contentMilestone

    Engage in epic battles with two new bosses that test players' skills.

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    Discovery of a New Stag Stationnew content

    A previously hidden stag station has been uncovered, expanding travel options in the game.

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    New Upgrade: Dream GategameplayMilestone

    A new method of traversing Hallownest instantly.

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    New Stag Station Uncoverednew content

    A previously hidden stag station is now accessible.

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    Introduction of 2 New Bossesnew contentMilestone

    Engage in epic battles with two new bosses that test player skills, with optional encounters.

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    New Upgrade: Dream Gatenew contentMilestone

    A new method of fast travel across Hallownest, allowing instant movement between locations.

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    Addition of 2 New Music Tracksnew content

    New boss themes created for the encounters, enhancing the battle experience.

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    2 New Tracks Addedaudio

    New boss themes composed for the epic battles.

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  5. 131 events
    Fixed Lifeseeds and cocoons not being damaged by Grubberfly beambug fix
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    Fixed frame-flickering on certain enemiesbug fix
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    Fixed incorrect Enemy Dream text for Hive Huskbug fix
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    Fixed issue where Soul could be reimbursed incorrectly with Shape of Unn equippedbug fix
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    Fixed SFX not playing on breakable one-way wallsbug fix
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    Increased Cyclone Slash sizebalance change
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    Fixed Failed Champion’s battle being triggered prematurelybug fix
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    Remodelled wall in White Palace that allowed challenge to be bypassedvisuals
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    Fixed inaccurate hitbox on Broken Vessel/Lost Kin when stunnedbug fix
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    Fixed issue with getting hit while Inventory open and Thorns of Agony equipped causing game freezebug fix
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    Fixed Hornet being knocked out of arena upon defeatbug fix
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    Fixed issue with Battle Gate not staying open after defeating Crystal Guardianbug fix
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    Fixed game freeze when opening full map in late game areabug fix
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    Fixed issue preventing Crystal Guardian's bench from being usable after dyingbug fix
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    Fixed spike pits in Deepnest respawning player outside the mapbug fix
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    Fixed Warrior Dream’s sprite lingering after defeatbug fix
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    Improved recycling system for frequently recycled objectsquality of life
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    Fixed players escaping tilemap in Abyss Dreambug fix
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    Fixed inaccurate hitbox on Broken Vessel/Lost Kin when stunnedbug fix
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    Fixed Grubberfly beams firing incorrectly with Joni’s Blessing equippedbug fix
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    Fixed display bug for cages in Colosseum of Foolsbug fix
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    Increased Notch Cost of Quick Slash charm to 3balance change

    Affects new files only

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    Fixed Grubberfly beams firing incorrectly with Joni’s Blessing equippedbug fix
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    Fixed player getting locked back into a City room upon returnbug fix
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    Fixed spike respawn location in Soul Tyrant battlebug fix
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    Remodelled wall in White Palace to prevent challenge bypassbug fix
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    Fixed progress being blocked by unopening gate after Kingsmold battlebug fix
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    Added anticipation SFX to certain enemy attacksaudio
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    Increased Geo reward for defeating Entombed Huskbalance change
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    Fixed Gruz Mother turning into a stretched-out form when dying in Colosseumbug fix
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    Fixed Speed Completion achievement not being awarded correctlybug fix
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    Fixed City Crest statue displaying over playerbug fix
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    Fixed sound effects not playing correctly on breakable one-way wallsbug fix
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    Decreased heap size allocation at start-upperformance
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    Fixed map display for Sharp Shade roombug fix
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    Fixed Red Grubberfly beams firing incorrectly with certain charms equippedbug fix
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    Fixed Hornet’s needle hitbox remaining after stunbug fix
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    Added additional SFX to Husk Hiveaudio
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    Fixed issue with Warrior Dream’s sprite lingering after defeatbug fix
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    Fixed enemy spawning outside room in City of Tearsbug fix
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    Fixed issue where player could become invulnerable when blocking a hit with Baldur Shellbug fix
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    Optimisation: New pooling system for spawned enemiesperformance
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    Fixed grammatical and spelling errors in Game Textbug fix
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    Fixed dialogue issue for Iseldabug fix
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    Fixed lifts in City of Tears becoming inoperablebug fix
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    Fixed spike pits in Deepnest respawning player outside the mapbug fix
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    Fixed Hive Husk displaying incorrect Enemy Dream textbug fix
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    Improved recycling system for frequently recycled objectsquality of life
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    Fixed animation error on player character after late-game cutscenebug fix
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    Fixed issue where player could perform actions while respawning from a hazardbug fix
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    Fixed game freeze when opening full map in late game areabug fix
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    Fixed players escaping tilemap in Abyss Dreambug fix
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    Fixed sound effects playing on incorrect mixerbug fix
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    Increased Cyclone Slash sizebalance change
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    Fixed Failed Champion’s dream remaining accessible after defeatbug fix
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    Fixed fader stuttering in City lift scenesbug fix
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    Fixed Speed Completion achievement not being awarded correctlybug fix
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    Increased effect of Soul Eater charmbalance change
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    Decreased heap size allocation at start-upperformance
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    Increased Geo awarded by Husk Hivebalance change
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    Fixed Thorns of Agony charm not firing correctlybug fix
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    Numerous small scene fixesbug fix
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    Fixed issue with lifts in City of Tears becoming inoperablebug fix
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    Fixed sound effects playing on incorrect mixerbug fix
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    Fixed Soul Master’s shockwave attack not spawningbug fix
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    Fixed Isma’s Grove battle gates not reopeningbug fix
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    Fixed player performing actions while respawning from hazardbug fix
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    Added additional SFX to Hive Soldieraudio
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    Fixed issue preventing Crystal Guardian's bench from being usable after dyingbug fix
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    Fixed issue where shade summoned by Jiji becomes invulnerablebug fix
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    Fixed Failed Champion’s dream remaining accessible after defeatbug fix
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    Fixed map display for Sharp Shade roombug fix

    Now shows only accessible entrance.

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    Fixed shade summoned by Jiji becoming invulnerablebug fix
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    Fixed lever in White Palace that could be poked through its gatebug fix
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    Slightly decreased invulnerability time for Stalwart Shell charmbalance change
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    Fixed Isma’s Grove battle gates not reopening on re-entrybug fix
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    Fixed issue with player traveling up through unbroken window in Soul Sanctumbug fix
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    Slightly decreased invulnerability time for Stalwart Shell charmbalance change
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    Fixed issue where Hornet’s needle’s hitbox could remain after she’s stunnedbug fix
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    Fixed player unable to jump out of water against some wallsbug fix
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    Fixed roar lock persisting after deathbug fix
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    Fixed screen white-out when collecting mask fragmentbug fix
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    Fixed Thorns of Agony charm not firing correctly with inventory openbug fix
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    Fixed dying on conveyor belt causing effect to persist on respawnbug fix
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    Fixed issue where player could get locked back into a City room upon returnbug fix
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    Increased Geo awarded by Husk Hivebalance change
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    Fixed display bug for cages in Colosseum of Foolsbug fix
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    Fixed player getting stuck behind metal grate after Trial in Colosseum of Foolsbug fix
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    Increased Notch Cost of Quick Slash charm to 3 (affects new files only)balance change
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    Fixed fader stuttering in City lift scenesbug fix
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    Optimisation: New pooling system for spawned enemiesperformance
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    Fixed issue locking players out of Distant Village eventbug fix
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    Added additional SFX to Hive Soldieraudio
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    Fixed spike respawn location in Soul Tyrant battlebug fix

    Now respawns inside the battle arena.

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    Fixed Shrumish Ogre persistence issuebug fix
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    Fixed issue where roar lock could persist after deathbug fix
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    Increased Geo reward for defeating Entombed Huskbalance change
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    Fixed Soul Master’s shockwave attack not spawningbug fix
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    Fixed player getting stuck behind metal grate after exiting Trial in Colosseum of Foolsbug fix
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    Fixed lever in White Palace that could be poked through its gatebug fix
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    Fixed invincibility issue with Zote during battle crybug fix
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    Fixed grammatical and spelling errors in Game Textbug fix
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    Fixed dialogue issue for Iseldabug fix
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    Fixed Gruz Mother stretching issue when dying in Colosseumbug fix
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    Fixed Red Grubberfly beams firing incorrectly with certain charms equippedbug fix
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    Fixed intermittent frame-flickering on certain enemiesbug fix
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    Fixed inventory button not opening on Logitech F310 in X modebug fix
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    Fixed issue with getting hit while Inventory open and Thorns of Agony equipped causing game freezebug fix
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    Fixed Shrumish Ogre persistence issuebug fix
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    Fixed issue where progress past Kingsmold battle was blocked by unopening gatebug fix
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    Fixed inventory button not opening on Logitech F310 in X modebug fix
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    Added additional SFX to Husk Hiveaudio
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    Fixed Lifeseeds and cocoons not being damaged by Grubberfly beambug fix
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    Fixed issue where player couldn’t jump out of water against some wallsbug fix
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    Added anticipation SFX to certain enemy attacksaudio
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    Fixed City Crest statue displaying over playerbug fix
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    Fixed Battle Scene in White Palace being triggered prematurelybug fix
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    Fixed Zote becoming invincible when hit with Dreamnail during battle crybug fix
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    Fixed issue with Hornet being knocked out of arena upon defeatbug fix
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    Fixed animation error on player character after late-game cutscenebug fix
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    Increased effect of Soul Eater charmbalance change
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    Fixed Battle Scene in White Palace being triggered prematurelybug fix
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    Fixed player traveling up through unbroken window in Soul Sanctumbug fix
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    Fixed Soul reimbursement issue with Shape of Unn equippedbug fix
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    Fixed issue where dying on conveyor belt caused effect to persist on respawnbug fix
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    Fixed issue preventing Battle Gate from staying open after dyingbug fix
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    Fixed enemy spawning issue in City of Tears battle roombug fix
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    Fixed issue locking players out of Distant Village eventbug fix
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    Fixed issue with Failed Champion’s battle being triggered prematurelybug fix
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    Fixed screen white-out when collecting mask fragmentbug fix
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    Fixed player becoming invulnerable when blocking hit with Baldur Shellbug fix
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  6. 36 events
    Fixed Geo collection slow-downbug fix
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    Dream Pin and Bench Pin fixes for mapbug fix
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    Fixed spelling/grammatical errors in Game Textbug fix

    Fixed various spelling/grammatical errors in Game Text.

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    Initial optimisation improvementsperformance

    Initial optimisation improvements.

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    Fixed Soul Vessel display issuebug fix

    Fixed Soul Vessel sometimes not displaying on first collect.

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    Fixed Mantis Traitor battle issuebug fix

    Fixed issue with Mantis Traitor battle becoming unbeatable.

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    Fixed Kingdom’s Edge soft-lockbug fix
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    Fixed Dash Slash effects disappearingbug fix
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    Reduced slowdown issues around Failed Tramwayperformance
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    Fixed Quick Cast keyboard map saving issuebug fix

    Fixed Quick Cast keyboard map not saving between play sessions.

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    Initial optimisation improvementsperformance
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    Fixed Mantis Traitor battle issuebug fix

    Fixed issue with Mantis Traitor battle becoming unbeatable.

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    Various small scene fixesbug fix

    Various small scene fixes.

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    Fixed Soul Orb restoration issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where defeating Shade and quickly exiting scene didn’t restore Soul Orb.

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    Fixed Soul Vessel display issuebug fix

    Fixed Soul Vessel sometimes not displaying on first collect.

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    Fixed issue with Joni’s Blessing and HPbug fix

    Fixed issue where dying in a dream with Joni’s Blessing equipped left you with 1 HP on waking up.

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    Relinked missing dialogues for Lemm & Leg Eaterbug fix

    Relinked missing dialogues for Lemm & Leg Eater.

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    Fixed Shade defeat and Soul Orb restoration issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where defeating Shade and quickly exiting scene didn’t restore Soul Orb.

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    Increased effects on colosseum Shade locationbug fix

    Increased effects on colosseum Shade location.

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    Restored Cloth event in Dirtmouthbug fix
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    Various small scene fixeschanges
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    Fixed Geo collection slow-downbug fix

    Fixed Geo collection slow-down.

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    Reduced slowdown issues around Failed Tramwayperformance

    Reduced slowdown issues around Failed Tramway.

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    Fixed Quick Cast keyboard map saving issuebug fix

    Fixed Quick Cast keyboard map not saving between play sessions.

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    Fixed Kingdom’s Edge soft-lockbug fix

    Fix for Kingdom’s Edge soft-lock.

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    Relinked missing dialogues for Lemm & Leg Eaterchanges
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    Fixed Collector’s spawned creatures damage issuebug fix
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    Increased effects on colosseum Shade locationbug fix
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    Fixed various spelling/grammatical errors in Game Textbug fix
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    Fixed Collector’s spawned creatures damage issuebug fix

    Fixed Collector’s spawned creatures sometimes not dealing damage.

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    Dream Pin and Bench Pin fixes for mapbug fix

    Dream Pin and Bench Pin fixes for map.

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    Restored Cloth event in Dirtmouthbug fix

    Restored Cloth event in Dirtmouth.

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    Added Cornifer ambient hum and paper trailnew content
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    Fixed Dash Slash effects disappearingbug fix

    Fixed Issue with Dash Slash effects sometimes disappearing.

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    Fixed issue with Joni’s Blessing and 1 HPbug fix

    Fixed issue where dying in a dream with Joni’s Blessing equipped left you with 1 HP on waking up.

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    Added Cornifer ambient hum and paper trailnew content

    Added Cornifer ambient hum and paper trail.

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