New Features & Highlights

Reworked Building System

• The building system has been adjusted based on community feedback.
  
• Buildable Objects like floors & walls, can no longer be clicked outside of Build Mode.
  
• Interactable objects (like Workstations or Farms) remain clickable.
  
• A new "Legacy Build Mode" option has been added to the Settings menu.
  
• Legacy Build Mode reverts the changes made in this patch and allows for the old building behaviour.

Changes & Improvements

• The cost of creating new classes now includes the cost for the class's first proficiency.
  
• Increased the speed at which the player enters craft mode at modular stations when using the "No Zoom to Stations" Setting.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug with the Free Class Creation Cost Mutator that incorrectly checked for sufficient gold and tokens.
  

New Lands, New Adventures

New Map: Standfort Bay

• Explore a coastal paradise teeming with opportunities and challenges. Featuring four entry points and a grand fortress, this map offers a unique experience.
  
• Don't let your guard down as the threats of Felonia lurk around every corner, demanding your strategic prowess.
  
• Standfort Bay marks the conclusion of Milestone 4 and the gateway to A Hero's Rest's full release.

Survive the elements

New Feature: Dynamic Seasons

• Weather now affects your town in profound ways, demanding strategic adaptation.
  
• From bountiful summers to harsh winters, your management skills will be put to the test.
  
• Dynamic quest rewards: Quests adapt to the current season, offering unique rewards and challenges.
  
• Storms and blizzards are more dangerous than ever, affecting Hero quests and your town's well-being.
  
• Choose your difficulty: Dynamic Seasons feature three difficulty variants, including a challenging Survival Mode for those seeking a true test.

Harness the Power of Nature

New Class Attribute: Wisdom

• The new Wisdom attribute allows Heroes to cast powerful healing spells, providing essential support to your team.
  
• The Wisdom Stat replaces the Magic Stat in items, offering new possibilities for character builds.
  
• Wisdom heroes can use "Mending Hands" to restore the Health and Mana of allied Heroes in town, boosting their challenge rating at the cost of their own.
  
• Wisdom Heroes are invaluable in raid parties, providing critical support and improving your success chances.
  
• Experience a unique set of animations and spells designed specifically for Wisdom Heroes.
  

Improve your Heroes' Growth

New Specialization: Weapon Master

• The Weapon Master now features a Specialization menu with 12 new perks to bolster your Heroes' prowess even further.
  
• The specialization menu is unlocked once the player builds the Training Grounds.
  
• The Specialization menu can be accessed through the normal Weapon Master Menu, a new button has been added to facilitate that.
  
• Unlike the other stations the Weapon Master perk tiers are unlocked by the current amount of active classes at the weapon master (they don't necessarily need to be actively recruiting).
  
• The perks will stay active once selected even if the player removes some of his current classes. Resetting the perk tree will require the player to re-establish active classes to unlock their corresponding perk tier.
  
• If the player removes the Training Grounds Station, all its perk effects will be removed and restored once the player chooses to rebuild the station.
  
• A new Mutator has been added to allow the player to make the cost of training New Classes Free.
  

A Growing Hero Population

Increased Hero Population Cap: Expand Your Roster

• Choose your challenge and manage from 50, up to 120 Heroes for a more complex and rewarding experience.
  
• This experimental feature offers a new level of challenge and strategic depth but may have some performance implications in lower-end systems.
  

New Combat Animations & Customization

• Enjoy over 60 new combat animations, including a remake of two-handed sword animations, new attacks for staff users, and more.
  
• Watch your Heroes grow stronger and more confident as their Combat Rating improves.
  
• 5 new class badges have been added to further customize your Heroes' Classes.
  

New Milestones and Objectives

Embark on new Challenges

• Complete 12 new milestones and their corresponding achievements.
  
• Enjoy a wider variety of objectives as you progress through the game.
  
• Note: New milestones are not retroactive, so you may need to complete their objective again (if you already have) to unlock them.

Unleash Your Creativity

New Items:

• Customize your shops with 13 new items, including walls, decorations, and a new upgrade with the improved Building and User Interface.
  

Improved Gameplay & 4k Support

An improved Experience

• Enjoy improved visuals and performance on 4k High-resolution displays.
  
• Easily craft and complete visitor orders, directly from your ledger or workstations.
  
• The building menu has been improved to accommodate more building options.
  
• Some inventory tooltips have been improved for better visibility.
  
• And many more...
  

Changes and Improvements

Map Enhancements

• Improved aesthetics and navigation on various maps.
  
• The "A New Beginning" map received a major overhaul, with a focus on improving the town center and overall visual appeal.
  
• Added wooden fences to paths in Mountain Pass for improved aesthetics.
  
• Changed the Resources Notification from collecting resources from trees around the maps to make it easier to see.

Crafter Balance

• Reduced the effects of the Transmutation Cost Mutator under the "High" Setting as it made transmutation way too expensive.
  
• Balanced crafting costs for T2, T3, and T4 Cloth, Medium, and Heavy Armors.
  
• Crafters will now grant increasing Royalty Tokens rewards when leveling up, as the Item Tier increases.
  
• Added a new Button to access the quest log to the Quest Crafting Menu.

Crafter Perks

• Reverted the Apothecary Distillery to being a unique Item in your Shop, Instead it now provides between 1-3 Potions on each activation.
  
• Removed the Apothecary's Perk "Infused Orb" and replaced it with stronger counterparts now being Tier 2 & 3 Perks.
  
• Removed the Apothecary's Perk "Jewelcrafting" and replaced it with stronger counterparts now being Tier 2 & 3 Perks.
  
• Added a new Tier 4 Apothecary Perk "Potion Master" to increase the amount of potions received from the Distillery.
  
• Added a new Tier 4 Apothecary Perk "Genetic Engineering" to increase the Effect of Compost by 20%.
  
• Removed the Tailor's perk "Crystalized Dragon Essence" and replaced it with "Master Weaver" to increase the efficiency of the Spinning Frame by 20%.
  
• Removed the Tanner's perk "Crystalized Dragon Essence" and replaced it with "Hide Expert" to increase the efficiency of the Leather Soaking Tub by 20%.
  
• Increased the effect of the Blacksmith's perk "Miner's Diary" from 15% to 20%.
  
• Increased the effect of the Woodworker's perk "Reforestation" from 15% to 20%.

Crafter Upgrades

• All Tier 2 Upgrades related to visitors now require an additional workstation to unlock.

Other Changes

• Selecting a Difficulty in the mutator's Menu will automatically select a preset of settings for that difficulty, which can, of course, be further customized.
  
• All existing games will show as Custom Difficulty and will keep whatever settings they had.
  
• Improved Hit Detection in various interactable Upgrades.
  
• Improved Hit Detection for various floating Menus.
  
• Expected Visitors are more likely to appear than before.
  
• Added Tooltips to the sort buttons in the Inventory Menu.
  
• The Main Menu will now display the latest news related to A Hero's Rest.
  
• Added an option to the settings menu to accelerate the legendary crafting animation.
  
• When hovering over quest rewards in the Inventory & Hero List Menus, if the reward is being modified by any source, it will now display the sources affecting it.
  
• When selecting an object that can be interacted by Heroes/Visitors, new visual indications will show if the item is accessible to them.
  
• You can now switch the Recruiting State of classes straight from the Weapon Maseter's Menu, an improved Class Button provides greater information on each class.
  
• The Invocation Stage no longer requires the "Woodworker Station" to build, but instead requires 4 active classes.
  
• Added tooltips for the resources requested in the Royal Request Order.
  
• Improved Visuals & performance of the Weapon Master's Menu.
  
• The existing Stone fence was renamed to Simple Stone Fence.
  
• The Beer Keg can now provide between 1-3 Beers per activation.
  
• Exterior Lamp Post Gold cost reduced.
  
• Improved the Removal and movement of floors.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where some items would display empty Pictures in the Inventory Window.
  
• Fixed a bug where some threats would take Focus Gems as resources when failed.
  
• Fixed a bug that was causing Grass Patches to affect Heroes' pathfinding.
  
• Fixed a bug when changing classes that showed the incorrect progress of the class change.
  
• Fixed a bug where some items would stay coloured red in some situations.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Items like the beer keg and some others to be placed in the same spot as existing objects.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Heroes to fail to respec classes under some circumstances.
  
• Fixed a bug with the raid progress not showing in the threat's menu when loading a game.
  
• Fixed a bug where the workstation menu wouldn't show up while the game was paused.
  
• Fixed a flashing UI bug happening when trying to view the recipe tooltips with the game paused.
  
• Fixed a bug when switching items in the crafting menu while the item category is ready to be leveled up.
  
• And more...

Introducing Standfort Bay

Dynamic Seasons:

• Normal: A balanced gameplay experience with seasonal effects offering both opportunities and challenges.
  
• Hard: A more challenging adventure where the seasons have a greater impact on your town. Seasons will provide significant rewards as well as harsh penalties.
  
• Survival: A demanding test of your survival skills. Each passing year will intensify the seasonal challenges, requiring exceptional resource management and strategic planning.

The New Wisdom Attribute:

And More!

• Weapon Master Specializations: Customize your Heroes' prowess even further with 12 new perks available through the new specialization menu to aid your Heroes' Growth.
  
• Increased Hero Population Cap: Increase the size of your Hero roster up to 120 Heroes! And take your management skills to the next level.
  
• New Combat Animations and Class Badges: Enjoy improved visuals and customize your Heroes' classes with new animations and badges.
  
• Brand New Items: Enhance your shop with 13 new items, including walls, floors, decorations, and a new upgrade.
  
• Improved Building Menu and UI: Experience a more user-friendly interface with enhancements to the building menu and various UI elements.
  
• New Milestones and Objectives: Embark on new challenges and track your progress with additional milestones and objectives.

Celebrate with Us!

Here's a taste of what's to come:

Dynamic Seasons

New Core Attribute: Wisdom

Increased Hero Population Cap

And More!...

• A New Map
  
• Weapon Master Specializations
  
• New Milestone Achievements
  
• Enhanced Gameplay and Improved Experience
  

We'll also make numerous enhancements to existing features, including:

• Crafter perks overhaul for better balance and efficiency
  
• Various UI element Improvements for visual clarity
  
• Optimize performance and addressed various bug fixes

Patch Notes Hotfix v0.936.28:

Fixes & Improvements:

• Heroes assigned to quests wouldn't properly switch to raiding. This visual bug is fixed, and raid rewards will now display correctly. Questing heroes in raids will also complete their quests before assembling the raid party.
  
• A valiant effort by our heroes to explore Limbo yet again has been addressed. Heroes that were stuck are expected to return safely within 1-3 in-game days.
  
• A temporary pause issue while entering/exiting crafting stations during milestones has been resolved.
  
• A sneaky spelling error has been vanquished!

Patch Notes Hotfix v0.936.27:

Fixes & Improvements:

• Fixed a bug where Heroes would sometimes enter Limbo when dying during a Raid
  
• The player will now be notified right away if a Hero perished during a Raid
  
• Reduced Base starting Gold for Heroes
  
• Removed King's Requests as a requirement for Trade Routes if playing with the mutator to disable them - existing trade routes with this objective will be switched to different objectives
  
• Adjusted the activation cost for Resource Farms in Hardcore Difficulty
  
• Updated the Compendium
  

Patch Notes Hotfix v0.935.27:

Fixes & Improvements:

• Fixed a bug where vendors would not automatically recraft Items with an empty inventory
  
• Fixed a spelling mistake in the Compendium
  
• Adjusted the Tooltip of crafting slots to be more clear
  

Prepare for Epic Adventures: Raids Arrive!

New Quest Type: Raids

• Face the ultimate test with 6 challenging Raids, each featuring a unique boss, requirements, and legendary rewards.
  
• Assemble your most powerful party of 4 Heroes and meet the Raid's entry criteria to face the challenge.
  
• Utilize Royal Tokens to dispatch your raiding party and conquer the Raid for even greater rewards and subsequent Raids.
  
• Strategize your approach – re-roll Raid difficulty and rewards using Focus Gems for the perfect challenge.
  
• Witness your Heroes embark on their Raid – follow their progress and await their triumphant return (or face the consequences of failure!).
  
• Raids offer the ultimate rewards – legendary loot, powerful Mythical item upgrades, prestigious Medals with unique bonuses, and epic Titles for your Heroes.
  
• Conquer Raids repeatedly to test your might and acquire ever-greater spoils.
  
• Learn more about Raids with the new Compendium pages.

Unveiling Mythical Gear: A New Peak in Power

New Item Rarity: Mythical

• Ascend to new heights with Mythical Gear, the pinnacle of equipment for your Heroes.
  
• Acquire Mythical Gear exclusively from conquering Raids – Tier 4, best-in-slot equipment awaits!
  
• Mythical Gear boasts a unique colour scheme and significantly boosts your Heroes' stats.
  
• Similar to Legendary items, Mythical Gear cannot be upgraded with Regrade Stones.
  
• Crafting Mythical Gear through traditional means is extremely unlikely.

Itemization 2.0: A Refined Experience

Items 2.0 & Hero Upgrade Logic Overhaul

• We've revamped the entire item system to provide a clearer and more balanced experience.
  
• Items now accurately reflect their worth based on quality – higher quality within the same tier reigns supreme.
  
• Heroes prioritize higher quality items of previous tiers when evaluating potential upgrades, preventing illogical swaps.
  
• Item values across all tiers have been recalibrated to reflect this system. Expect broken and normal items to be less effective compared to higher quality lower-tier items, especially Epics and Legendaries.
  
• Heroes are more likely to keep Legendary gear when considering upgrades.
  
• Once Heroes surpass the 65 CR range, they become less likely to complain about their equipment altogether.
  
• Regrading has been reworked to enhance all item stats instead of adding a single new stat.
  
• A chance for partial upgrades exists – items may receive stat boosts without a quality increase, allowing for further improvement.
  
• New upgrade effects and sounds add a touch of flair to the enhancement process.
  One-handed weapons and off-hands have had their stats halved to align with their two-handed counterparts. Shields remain unaffected.

Crafting Convenience: Automatic Crafting

New Automatic Crafting Slots

• Sit back and relax with the new Automatic Crafting system!
  
• The Innkeeper and Apothecary gain crafting slots as their stations level up.
  
• Utilize these slots to automatically craft items as they are purchased, provided you have the necessary materials.
  
• Crafting triggers whenever your stock dips below 15 items, ensuring a well-supplied inventory.
  
• The crafter prioritizes crafting missing items, preventing unnecessary clutter.
  
• Reserved items for specific Heroes are taken into account, ensuring their consumables are restocked.

Embrace Your Core: Enhanced Attributes

Core Attribute Traits

• Core attributes now have a greater impact on Hero development.
  
• Each Core Attribute boasts new Traits, adding depth and strategic variety to your Hero roster.
  
• Combine these effects with Gear proficiencies to create truly unique Hero builds.
  
• Mastering team composition will be vital for conquering the new Raids!

A Fitting Conclusion: Achievements & Story

New Achievements & Plot Conclusion

• Seven new platform-specific Achievements celebrate your Raid victories.
  
• New events bring the game's story to a conclusion, complete with its own platform-specific Achievement.
  
• Existing story events have been polished for a smoother narrative flow.

Quest Dynamics & More

Quest Changes & Honorable Mentions

• New quest dynamics add a fresh layer of strategy to your quest selection.
  
• Slay quests remain the top earner for Hero XP and Gold, propelling your Heroes' growth.
  
• Gather quests offer increased material profit due to a lower listing cost, but come with slightly lower Gold and XP rewards for your Heroes.
  
• A new Threat bar keeps you informed of your proximity to a boss encounter during Slay quests.
  
• Tooltips have been updated to reflect these changes.
  
• The King has grown more patient, offering "Grace Days" when your town's reputation is "At Risk." This allows you time to recover and avoid negative consequences. Check the reputation tooltip for details.

Changes & Improvements

Crafters:

• Innkeeper and Apothecary base experience per craft has been reduced to 32/64/100 (down from 48/78/100).
  
• Potion Distilleries are no longer unique and no longer provide Debilitating Potions as bonus potions.
  
• Debilitating Potions have been removed due to redundancy and replaced with Lesser and Greater Potions of Fortune, increasing Hero's earned Gold during adventures by 25% and 50% respectively.
  
• Potions of Confidence and Resistance have received new icons due to the addition of the new potions.
  
• Lesser Potion of protection is now a tier 2 Potion up from tier 1.
  
• A new mutator allows you to adjust how many automatic Crafting slots crafters receive upon leveling up.
  
• Pop-ups for station level-up buttons are now larger and more readable.
  
• New Notifications will highlight crafters with unused perks.
  
• Improved visuals for the detail panel.
  
• Quests now display objective icons while browsing your inventory.
  
• Crafting recipes now display icons when browsing your inventory.
  
• The Weapon Master's Class Menu has improved visuals.
  
• Raid Gold rewards contribute to the Innkeeper's profit and Season Summary score.

General:

• Buttons for starting or canceling the tutorial in "Letter from Mr. George" have been swapped.
  
• Streamlined and improved tooltips throughout the game for better readability and understanding.
  
• Enhanced UI elements for improved readability and comprehension.
  
• The Hero List Menu now displays CR and current quests for Heroes in the General List.
  
• The Hero Population icon is now a button allowing you to switch between Hero Population and current town population.
  
• Improved aesthetics and performance of the Hero List Menu.
  
• The Main Menu Logo has been changed.

Gameplay:

• Trader's Mystery Box rewards have been increased, and the cost has been reduced. It now features a rare chance for a Jackpot.
  
• Increased the maximum number of Heroes that can appear in town simultaneously at different reputation levels.
  
• Legendary Imminent Threats now provide Royalty Tokens in addition to their original rewards.
  
• Holding down the ALT key (default) displays all Hero name tags. This key can be changed in the keybinds menu.
  
• A new option in the pause menu allows you to toggle the permanent display of Hero name tags.
  
• Name tags now include the Hero's class icon.
  
• Heroes automatically equip titles earned through the Medal reward system. An option to disable this feature is available in the settings menu.
  
• When a Hero levels up, a report appears in the Report Box.
  
• Improved how Heroes choose their food and potions.
  
• The effects of the INT Core Attribute on Royal Tokens have been reduced.
  
• Increased visitor approval gain from fulfilling orders. This effect decays slower as well.
  
• Changes made to previous appearances of Vera Suzuran lore.

Bug Fixes:

• Removed a comma from the Core Difficulty Settings tooltip.
  
• Fixed a bug where Hero behaviour in the Hero list wouldn't update while paused.
  
• Fixed a bug where visitors stopped spawning when the maximum number of Heroes in town was reached.
  
• Fixed a bug with the talent that provides a bonus chance to craft Legendary items.
  
• Fixed a bug where respecing a Hero sometimes resulted in higher quality Training Weapons than intended.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Hero Manager wouldn't display the Hero with the lowest CR accurately.
  
• Fixed a bug where Normal (Blue) Threats sometimes penalized the player more than intended.
  
• Fixed a bug during crafting that caused players to receive the wrong amount of items.
  
• Fixed a bug where Heroes weren't receiving extra Gold while questing off-screen.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Trade Route tooltip displayed incorrect information.
  
• Fixed various minor bugs.

Raids & Party Formation:

Hero Customization & Progression Revamp:

Automatic Crafting for Consumables:

Core Attribute Changes:

New Achievements & Story Conclusion:

Important Notice:

More to Come:

Next Update: