What changed in Torchlight II in 2026

Updated the default branch on Steam to remove TapTap.io account login for online multiplayer, replacing it with Steam account login.

In-game friends added through TapTap.io will not automatically sync to your Steam friends list after the login change.

Improved how status effect timers and skill cooldown units are displayed in some languages.

Resolved a texture display issue with the large spider webs on the first floor of The Bone Gallery.

Resolved an issue in some languages where keyboard key names could be mixed up with time units.

Resolved a crash that could occur with certain HDR color profiles when Steam Overlay was enabled.

Resolved an issue where controller rumble could cause the game to behave incorrectly in some cases.

Improved text layout on some floating UI panels, including extra blank lines and content overflowing the display area.

Resolved the system mouse cursor appearing over the in-game cursor and remaining on screen after switching to a controller.

Resolved a crash that could occur when the game failed to write a save because the disk was full.

Resolved an issue where the game could continue parsing invalid data after a save failed to load.

Resolved an issue where a custom keyboard movement setup could stop working after opening non-text menus.

Resolved a crash that could occur when picking up The Heart of Ordrak.

Resolved an issue where long character names could fail to register correctly in the multiplayer lobby.

Added a message when a save write fails and improved error handling for Save and Quit.

The game now automatically tries to re-login and reconnect after an unexpected disconnect.

Expanded diagnostic logging for Steam online services to help track multiplayer issues.

Improved text overflow issues in certain UI elements across different languages.

Fixed text display issues in the Current Party list in multiplayer lobbies when using a controller.

Fixed incorrect item icon displays in certain parts of the trading interface when using a controller.

Players can now control character movement using the WASD keys on keyboard.

Audio now has a more distinct sense of direction; Surround Sound toggle added (not available on Linux).

Fixed a crash that could occur when closing a teammate's information panel during multiplayer sessions.

Fixed an issue where clicks could be registered at the wrong location when moving the mouse quickly.

Improved the display of localized text in several languages.

Adjusted how interaction prompts for objects are displayed; previous prompts will no longer stack.

Fixed an issue that could cause disconnections or crashes when running multiple game clients on the same local network.

Improved the reuse of Direct3D 11 rendering states to reduce redundant device state requests.

Fixed issues where quest panel borders and longer descriptions could be cut off in controller mode.

The Public Beta branch now supports Linux, allowing gameplay on Steam Deck.

When using a supported HDR display, spells and glowing visual effects can now display brighter highlights.

Addressed translation and text display issues in several languages.

Resolved occasional crashes in the multiplayer lobby caused by invalid memory access and null pointer issues.

Removed the TapTap.io account requirement for online multiplayer, enabling automatic login through Steam and using the Steam friends list.

Updated several older dependencies to improve overall stability and performance.

Enhanced the display of combat numbers for better clarity.

Introduced a new public beta branch for Torchlight II that includes controller support for Windows and macOS.

Reduced loading times by optimizing the map loading logic.

Enhanced the handling of multiplayer requests on Windows for better performance.

Implemented render scale and FXAA anti-aliasing settings, including FXAA support for character and pet previews.

Addressed occasional crashes that occurred when creating a new game on Windows.

Introduced OpenGL ES 3 rendering support on macOS via ANGLE / Metal.

Resolved issues with voice-over language selection in story cinematics and added subtitles in seven additional languages.

Current friends list and related data cannot be carried over; players will need to re-add friends.

Players need to register for a TapTap.io account to access online multiplayer features.

Players who purchased through Arc Games will receive a Steam key as compensation.

Players must update to the latest version to access online multiplayer after server migration.