Torchlight II

Torchlight II’s New Beta Branch with Controller Support expanded play on Windows and macOS, then added Linux support that enabled gameplay on Steam Deck. The beta also introduced WASD Movement and HDR Highlight Settings on macOS, while Steam Login Replaces TapTap.io changed online access on the default Steam branch.

• Public beta expansion: The new beta branch added several player-facing controls and platform options.

  • New Beta Branch with Controller Support added controller play on Windows and macOS.
  • Linux and Steam Deck Support Added enabled Linux gameplay through the Public Beta branch, including on Steam Deck.
  • WASD Movement added keyboard-based character movement.
  • A November 6 update also fixed custom keyboard movement failures, full-disk save crashes, and the crash when picking up The Heart of Ordrak.

• Online multiplayer: The Client Update and Online Server Migration required the latest client and initially moved online access to TapTap.io accounts. Updated Multiplayer Login System then enabled Steam login and the Steam friends list, while Steam Login Replaces TapTap.io applied that change to the default Steam branch on November 11. Existing friends data did not carry over, TapTap-added friends did not automatically sync with Steam, and the discontinued Arc Games website version came with a Steam-key replacement for affected owners. Multiplayer lobby crashes, same-network disconnections, and unexpected disconnect recovery also received fixes.

• Rendering, sound, and presentation: OpenGL ES 3 Rendering Support on macOS arrived through ANGLE/Metal alongside Render Scale and FXAA Anti-Aliasing Settings. HDR Highlight Settings for macOS made supported spells and glowing effects brighter, while Directional Audio and Surround Sound Settings improved positional sound; surround sound remained unavailable on Linux. Voice-Over Language Selection fixes also corrected cinematic language handling and added subtitles in seven additional languages.

Tracked sources for Torchlight II were limited between 2016-09-20 and 2017-09-20, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Added Japanese and Chinese Language Support and Added Japanese and Chinese Language Support and sits between no earlier tracked updates in the current dataset and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2017-08-01 - Added Japanese and Chinese Language Support: Enabled Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese languages in Steam version.; 2017-08-01 - Added Japanese and Chinese Language Support: Enabled Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese languages in Steam version..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: No earlier tracked activity is present in the current dataset.
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

Torchlight II launched on February 2, 2015, for Mac, expanding its platform availability. Alongside this, Linux support was added on March 4, 2015, making the game accessible to even more players. The introduction of cross-platform multiplayer and compatible game saves across PC, Mac, and Linux further enhanced the gameplay experience.

• New Platforms: Torchlight II became available for Mac users on February 2, 2015, and for Linux users on March 4, 2015.
• Cross-Platform Features:
  • Cross-platform multiplayer support enabled players on PC, Mac, and Linux to play together starting March 4, 2015.
  • Game saves became compatible across all three platforms, allowing seamless transitions for players.
• Mod Support:
  • Mod support was introduced for the Mac version on February 2, 2015, and for the Linux version on March 4, 2015, enabling players to enhance their gaming experience with user-created content.
• Network Enhancements: Cross-platform multiplayer support was also extended specifically between PC and Mac on February 2, 2015.