What changed in Rain World in 2023
127 updates · 13 main milestones · Jan 10, 2023 to Mar 21, 2023
- 18 eventsFixed passage illustrations not displaying in LOW/MEDIUM quality modebug fixSteamPearls in Pebbles' chamber now respawn outside in access shaftgameplay
Except for with Artificer.
SteamOverhauled input system for better controller supportui uxSteamFixed map exploration not saving properly when crossing gatesbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed bug preventing Pebbles' Rivulet-campaign pearl from showing in Collections menubug fixSteamDev Tools deactivated by default in-gamemoddingDev Tools is now deactivated in-game by default until you press the O key.
SteamUnlock all campaigns cheat now unlocks all More Slugcats charactersgameplaySteamFixed softlock issue with electric spear in shelterbug fixMilestoneTrapped players in an infinite death loop during shelter failure event.
SteamFixed Down & Left directions not rebindablebug fixFixed Down & Left directions on the keyboard not being rebindable in the input settings menu.
SteamTracked key-items avoid respawning in lethal bodies of watergameplayWill tend to avoid respawning underwater in general.
SteamFixed Saint's tutorial message not appearing correctlybug fixSteamFixed dream illustrations being off-centered in lower resolutionsbug fixAlso fixed some buttons being cut off at lower resolutions.
SteamFixed hidden challenges in Expedition mode not counting towards totalbug fixSteamFixed Spearmaster's broadcast progression issuebug fixMilestoneProgression not advancing properly or resetting if you die to Pebbles on first meeting.
SteamFixed world data parsing error affecting mini-map displaybug fixCaused some slugcat-specific region content to not display properly.
SteamFixed game crash in input settings menubug fixFixed game crash on the input settings menu if the player had a controller bound to the 4th player in their save file prior to the 1.9.07 update.
Steam - 26 eventsFixed camera cycling issues in Co-op modebug fixSteamFixed carrying animation for slugpups in Jolly Co-opbug fixSteamDelivering a pearl during Expedition adds it to Collectionsbug fixSteamFixed unreachable vista point locations in More Slugcat timelinesbug fixSteamMore Expedition challenge adjustmentsbalance changeSteamAdded extra options to invert analog stick axes for gamepadsui uxSteamFixed starvation and malnourished issues in Co-op modebug fixSteamCertain options will no longer sync across devices in Steam CloudsystemSteamReduced lag when a player eats a neuron in Co-op modeperformanceSteamFixed pause menu buttons going off screen in 16:10 aspect ratioui uxSteamFixed arena unlock token not unlocking arenasbug fixSteamFixed pearls discovery status in Collections menubug fixSteamItem parries now count towards parry counter in Challenge ModegameplaySteamAdded double-click feature to disable all but one challenge in Expedition filter menuquality of lifeSteamFixed karma flower animation not playing in Co-op modebug fixSteamFixed issues when players died in Co-op mode with itemsbug fixSteamFixed duplicated Slow Time HUD elements in Expeditionbug fixSteamFixed all arenas displaying 'new' animation if unlocked via Cheats menubug fixSteamAdded support for adding tags to mods on Steam Workshopnew contentSteamFixed text overlapping unlock icon for arena unlocks in non-English languagesbug fixSteamFixed karma flower placements in Jolly Co-opbug fixSteamFixed kill tracker not working with Jolly Co-opbug fixSteamFixed shelter door closing too soon in Co-op modebug fixSteamArtificer's mauling ability no longer activates against slugpupsbug fixSteamResolved inaccuracies in reported playtime with Co-op and Remix disabledbug fixSteamFixed Remix custom colors carrying over into arena modebug fixSteam
- 1 eventBase Game Price Increase Announcementstore
The base game price will increase from 19.99 USD to 24.99 USD on February 10th, 2023.
Steam - 19 eventsFixed deer interaction with spore puffsbug fix
Addressed issues with deer not interacting properly with spore puffs.
SteamFixed pearl deletion issue in shelters with Remix enabledbug fixResolved issue where pearls could be deleted if key item tracking was disabled.
SteamFixed infinite grab loop in Jolly co-op modebug fixResolved issue where players could grab each other indefinitely.
SteamFixed echoes breaking player's karma cap in Expedition modebug fixSteamLeeches and spiders now release prey correctlybug fixLeeches release prey when snatched by Squidcada; spiders release prey upon death.
SteamCustom title screen backgrounds persist after restartquality of lifeSteamFixed Game Over screen not appearing in Co-op modebug fixResolved issue where Game Over screen did not appear under certain conditions.
SteamAdded back sleeping emote feature in Jolly Co-opnew contentSteamAdded 16:10 aspect ratio resolution option for Steam Decknew contentImproves display options for Steam Deck users.
SteamFixed death gradient not showing in Metropolisbug fixResolved issue with death gradient visibility near bottomless pits.
SteamAdded fallbacks and safeguards for crashes and softlocksperformanceSteamResolved confusion with blue BLLs in Garbage Wastesbug fixClarified Expedition requirements and mini-map color issues.
SteamArena player buttons remember active players after restartquality of lifeSteamTweaked hypothermia mechanicsbalance changeAdjusted mechanics to prevent abnormal body heat drop and ensure proper heat transfer.
SteamFixed Artificer pilgrimage ending accessibilitybug fixResolved issue where the ending was sometimes inaccessible despite meeting requirements.
SteamFixed creatures being launched at high speed by Gourmandbug fixSteamExpedition mode prevents continuation if More Slugcats is disabledbug fixSteamDialog text color now reverts correctlybug fixFixed issue with dialog text not reverting to white when appropriate.
SteamExpedition's agility perk no longer carries overbug fixFixed unintended carryover of agility perk into non-Expedition modes.
Steam - 21 eventsResolved issue with Collections menu progressbug fix
Progress in Collections menu would sometimes get wiped out.
SteamFixed dialog text not defaulting to Englishbug fixDialog text added by mods not defaulting to English when there's no translation for the current language.
SteamResolved controller navigation issue in arena mode UIbug fixNavigation with a controller in the arena mode UI would sometimes skip over buttons.
SteamFixed slugpups triggering Game Over popupbug fixSlugpups and other non-playable slugcats triggering the Game Over popup on death.
SteamFixed overlapping subtitles in Region selection screenbug fixOne of the region's non-English subtitles overlapping the title in the Region selection screen.
SteamFixed crash when crossing region in Co-opbug fixMilestoneCrash when a player crosses a region in Co-op, with an item in their stomach, leaving a dead player behind.
SteamFixed Co-op features in Arena Modesbug fixFixes to make sure all Co-op features get properly disabled in Arena Modes (including Safari).
SteamFixed Deer and Miros Birds not spawningbug fixDeer and Miros Birds not spawning properly when More Slugcats Expansion was disabled.
SteamFixed Gourmand's food tracker resettingbug fixGourmand's food tracker resetting if the Survivor Passage Requirement option was enabled in Remix.
SteamFixed Hidden challenges not revealing in Expedition modebug fixHidden challenges not revealing themselves in Expedition mode.
SteamFixed tracked key items respawning out of boundsbug fixTracked key items sometimes respawning out of bounds inside of shelters.
SteamAdded kill trackers to the sleep screennew contentKill trackers added for all slugs, including other player's kills.
SteamFixed crash on game startup for certain languagesbug fixMilestoneCrash on game startup in Japanese/Chinese/Korean languages after subscribing to Workshop mods.
SteamAdjusted passage challenge point rewardsbalance changeAdjusted passage challenge point rewards for some slugs in Expedition mode.
SteamFixed overseer guidance in Shaded Citadelbug fixOverseer guidance in Shaded Citadel being wrong when More Slugcats Expansion was enabled.
SteamUnbroke a broken unlock token in Waterfront Complexbug fixSteamFixed swallowed items disappearing on Co-op Easy modebug fixSwallowed items/creatures will no longer disappear if the player perma-dies on Co-op Easy mode.
SteamFixed slugpups not getting food in Jolly Co-opbug fixSlugpups not getting food when using Jolly Co-op.
SteamAdded achievements on character select screenquality of lifeAdditionally rewarding campaign completion achievements on character select screen in case the original achievement trigger was missed by skipping end cutscene(s).
SteamResolved issues with save data for Expedition Missionsbug fixIssues with save data for ongoing Expedition Missions.
Steam - 4 eventsRain World: Downpour Soundtrack Releasenew content
Rain World: Downpour soundtrack will be available on different platforms.
SteamUpcoming Price Increase AnnouncementstoreThe base game price will increase to $24.99 in February due to various development factors.
SteamRain World Base Game 60% OffstoreThe base game Rain World is now 60% off ahead of a price increase.
SteamRain World: Downpour Soundtrack Releaseddlc releaseThe soundtrack for Rain World: Downpour is now available on various music platforms and Steam.
Steam - 20 eventsFixed bug with tamed creatures in sheltersbug fix
Fixes a bug with tamed creatures in shelters in Jolly Co-op mode.
SteamPlayer 1 Jolly options no longer resetui uxPlayer 1 Jolly options (Color, Label) will no longer get reset on restart.
SteamFixed death display bug in co-opbug fixFixed a bug with death display when a co-op player dies in another room not viewed by the camera.
SteamExpedition Mission buttons greyed outui uxExpedition Mission buttons are now greyed out if the associated slugcat has not been unlocked.
SteamReduced slider flicker on Jolly's Color dialogperformanceSteamReduced number of spiders in Gourmand's tutorial roombalance changeSteamAdded tooltips for Jukebox buttonsui uxAdded tooltips for Jukebox buttons and randomized backgrounds for the Jukebox menu.
SteamUpdates to Chinese localizationlocalizationSteamFixed bug with Expedition score challengesbug fixSteamFixed crashes in Jolly Co-op modebug fixFixed occasional crashes when using shelters or region gates in Jolly Co-op mode.
SteamFixed issues with Expedition menu UIbug fixFixed issues with the Expedition menu UI when More Slugcats is disabled.
SteamFixed crash when hibernating in The Exteriorbug fixFixed crash when hibernating in The Exterior with certain characters.
SteamAll endings count towards campaign completiongameplayAllowing all endings, including secondary ones, to count towards campaign completion unlockables now.
SteamArtificer no longer mauls players in Co-opbalance changeArtificer can no longer maul other players in Co-op while friendly fire is turned off.
SteamFixed Play button not greyed outbug fixFixed Play button not being greyed out when no Safari regions are unlocked.
SteamUnlocked Expedition slugcats remain unlockedbug fixUnlocked Expedition slugcats will no longer become locked again after exiting the Jukebox menu.
SteamFixed graphical display of credits listbug fixFixed graphical display of credits list in Remix menu when playing the game with a controller.
SteamFixed crash when visiting Iterator chamberbug fixFixed a crash when visiting an Iterator chamber in Safari Mode while Jolly Co-op is enabled.
SteamFixed map bug on hibernation screenbug fixFixed a bug with the map on the hibernation screen in Co-op mode.
SteamFixed latin characters rendering issuebug fixFixed latin characters rendering incorrectly with workshop mods installed when an asian language is selected.
Steam - 15 eventsCo-Op Campaign Modenew contentMilestoneSteamVarious Bug Fixesbug fixSteamSafari Modenew contentMilestoneSteamAccessibility Options Addedquality of lifeSteamAdded Russian and Chinese LanguageslocalizationSteamChallenge Modenew contentMilestoneSteamNew Regions and Roomsnew contentMilestoneSteamExpedition Modenew contentMilestoneSteam5 New Playable Slugcat Campaignsnew contentMilestoneSteamIn-Game Mod Loadernew contentSteamSteam Workshop Integrationnew contentSteamSteam Branches for Legacy Versionschanges
Players can revert back to version 1.5 or 1.01 through Steam properties.
SteamManual Reinstall Required for Modded FilessystemPlayers with modded files must manually delete the Rain World folder and reinstall.
SteamRain World: Downpour Launchdlc releaseMilestoneRain World: Downpour is out now featuring new playable slugcat campaigns and modes.
Steam - 3 eventsRain World: Downpour Release Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
Rain World: Downpour will be released with new features including Jolly Co-op, expedition mode, new playable slugcat, and new rooms.
SteamBase Game Price IncreasestoreThe base price of Rain World will increase from $19.99 to $24.99 in early February.
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