[p]A month has passed since our last update. We've witnessed your fervent passion for Sand and Glory, the Arena Mode, and while the weapon enhancement system has eased overall difficulty, many still voiced challenges with boss encounters. Thus, we proudly announce this brand new adjustment to smoothen the game's difficulty curve.[/p][p]Initially, we considered adding selectable difficulty levels, yet this demanded excessive balancing and testing. Thanks to your invaluable feedback, we've crafted an elegant solution: Rheala's ultimate gift, The King's Gaze amulet. Equip it to weaken bosses via ancestral blessings, or face them unassisted for the purest experience.[/p][p]Simultaneously, we've reforged other amulets:[/p][p]Replaced obsolete Elemental Resistance stats with Attack Bonuses[/p][p]Significantly boosts spellcasting potency[/p][p]Two years have flown since our Early Access launch. Through countless expansions and refinements, your voices remain our compass. Thank you for your steadfast support!
[p]New necklace "The King's Gaze" with the following effects: Lowers boss fight difficulty, gradually replenishes HP and MP while worn, only effective in the first playthrough.[/p]
Modified
[p]Modified: Renamed "Lightningproof Necklace" to "Thunderbolt Necklace" with the effect: Increases lightning damage by 5%.[/p]
[p]Modified: Renamed "Fireproof Necklace" to "Scorching Necklace" with the effect: Increases fire damage by 5%.[/p]
[p]Modified: Renamed "Iceproof Necklace" to "Frostbite Necklace" with the effect: Increases ice damage by 5%.[/p]
[p]Modified: Changed the effect of "Blessing of Justice" to: Increases holy damage resistance by 5%.[/p]
[p]Modified: Changed the effect of "Malice Assent" to: Increases dark damage by 5%.[/p]
[p]Modified: Significantly increased the damage and expanded the range of the Black Powder Bomb.[/p]
[p]Modified: Adjusted the attack of the Spearman.[/p]
[p]Optimized: Updated multi-language packs, fixing some localization errors and missing content.[/p]
[p]Optimized: Adjusted animations for some characters.[/p]
[p]Optimized: Adjusted certain lighting effects.[/p]
GRIMLORD V1.1.0 Hotfix 2
Fixs:
[p]Fix: Hand stretching issue when wearing Hill of Terror Armor, causing inability to play normally[/p]
[p]Fix: Holy Sword skill Sweep now correctly spawns three swords[/p]
[p]Fix: Arena in Free Mode no longer spawns Guardians[/p]
[p]Fix: Missing textures for some weapons[/p]
[p]Fix: Excessive head rotation angle for Wandering Mage [/p]
Adjusted:
[p]Adjusted: Default grip positions for some weapons made more reasonable[/p]
[p]Adjusted: Errors in NPC dialogue have been corrected[/p]
GRIMLORD V1.1.0 Hotfix 1
Fixes:
Fixed an issue where players lose additional balance when parrying enemy attacks.
Fixed an issue where the arena questline was interrupted due to NPCs disappearing from the map, NPCs will now continuously respawn at their quest location.
Fixed an issue where incorrect music plays in the Ruinous Arena.
Fixed an issue where human enemies after being staggered would no longer break free when grabbed.
Adjusted:
Adjusted the model size of the Maneater Axe.
Adjusted the model size of the Maneater Axe handle.
Corrected the names of certain weapon components.
Modified the game so enemy health and damage no longer increase starting from NG+9.
Changed the enemy personality "stupid" to "idle" in the arena's custom mode.
List of Changes for Sands of Glory Update
Sands of Glory Update is now live! Lords and Ladies of the Monastery,
It’s so hard to believe that nearly six months have passed since Grimlord's launch. Through your endless support and our studios' tireless effort, we're thrilled to announce that we've reached a major milestone on our development roadmap: the Arena Mode and Arena Questline Free Expansion is now officially live!
This brand new expansion introduces a series of arena-based challenges carefully woven into each chapter's theme. We’ve added new enemies, thrilling boss fights, and rewards that expand the weapon upgrade system, making your arsenal deadlier than ever. Alongside that, you’ll find brand-new weapon components and armor sets to discover.
The Arena Questline is designed for all kinds of players. For newcomers, it's a powerful tool to grow stronger. For New Game Plus veterans, it offers a fresh game mode and more than 30 new challenges. And if you enjoy testing your builds or recording exciting battles to share, the arena is now your perfect proving ground to create your own enemy combinations and dive into the killing spree!
Back during Early Access, many of you told us you wanted sandbox-style features, and that's what inspired us to develop the Arena Mode in the first place. We made a promise officially to bring this to life. While Grimlord wasn't initially designed with a sandbox arena at its core, we quickly realized how much it could enrich the game's longevity and enjoyment.
At first, we thought this would be a quick addition, maybe a few weeks of work. But reality proved otherwise. Integrating the arena with the questline added complexity we didn’t foresee, and it took more time and effort than expected. Since launch, we've redesigned the system from the ground up and expanded it from one arena map to three. Most importantly, all of this new content is 100% FREE, NO EXTRA PAYMENT REQUIRED. We want to offer more bangs for your bucks to anyone who purchased Grimlord!
We've also listened closely to community feedback and continued improving earlier content. As a small team releasing our first game, we've faced many challenges. VR is still a gaming medium in its youth, and developing Grimlord has at times pushed us beyond our limits. But we've met those challenges with passion and dedication.
In this update, we've rebuilt the weapon physics system. Slash and pierce mechanics have been completely rewritten, offering more depth and realism. Spiked polearms can now stab from multiple directions. Spikes on shields are no longer just decorative. And with enough force, your weapon may even be embedded in an enemy's body. We wanted combat to feel more tactile, authentic, and uniquely fun.
These improvements will also benefit the upcoming MOD support, which is just around the corner. Stay tuned to our community channels for updates!
Lastly, we want to address the broader state of VR. Over the past few months, skepticism about the VR industry has been growing. Indeed, not every game is performing well, but we remain deeply confident in the future of VR gaming. We're committed to continuously optimizing Grimlord and delivering new content. Your support fuels our progress. This is a journey for the ages, and we're in it for the long haul.
To our incredible community: thank you. Especially to those who joined our tests and shared your feedback, your support and dedication helped shape Grimlord into what it is today.
We want to say a very special thank you to: Aerith, Banshee, Blaze, Chickensink, Cim, Dare, Deepestlore, DelayZe, Dino, Fox, Hiei, Ithious, Jagger, Jarv, JessikaNova, KUPOkinz, Lethalxxdose, MiaLunaria, MORK, Morkle, MythicAssassin8, NavKiro, NovaFae, OFF_TRK, Pakwei, Shenanigans303, Silverfire, Skadi, Suha04, Tarquinn2049, The CLBJ, The French Pineapple, unknownasphalt, vrBuddy, yee, ZURRR_111 for your help in testing and support!
New Additions • New Maps – Added four new levels, including the 3 Arenas and the Arena Hub. • New NPC – A quartermaster is now available early in the game. Found at the Arena Hub and accessible anytime. • Arena Questline – A dedicated Arena questline featuring 18 unique challenges. • Custom Battle Mode – Create your own battles in the Arena for personalized combat scenarios. • Training Questline – Visit the Faithless to learn advanced melee techniques in a new storyline. • Weapon Upgrade System – Use materials earned through Arena challenges to upgrade and enhance weapons. • New Enemy Types – Bandits, Gladiators, Goblin Priests, Goblin Berserkers, Wolves • Arena Boss Battles – Each Arena level now features its own boss fight. • New Armor Set – The Gladiator Armor is now available. • New action - You can kick enemies, or use headbutts.
Improvements • Opening Cinematic – Replaced all AI-generated elements. The intro cutscene is now fully handcrafted. • Weapon Physics Overhaul – Weapons can now pierce from multiple angles. Heavy slashes may embed into enemy bodies. • Environmental Detail – Added more vegetation and visual variety to make environments feel more dynamic. • Talent Reset Button – Now includes a hold-to-reset progress bar to prevent accidental resets. • Lighting Improvements – Enhanced lighting setups in several key areas.
Balance Adjustments • Boss Defense – Reduced defense for some bosses when hit in weak spots or during specific vulnerable states.
Meta Exclusive • Blood Effects – Blood now displays properly during combat. • Hit Detection – Increased collision thickness on certain weapons to reduce clipping caused by framerate inconsistencies.
Steam Exclusive • DX12 Texture Fix – Resolved a bug where some textures appeared blurry under DirectX 12.
Thank you all so very much for the continued support and we hope everyone enjoys the update!
Grimlord v1.0.5 hotfix2
Fixed the problem that the amount of gold coins obtained by challenging the boss again will be restored to a fixed amount.
Fixed the problem that Fedelixia was stuck in certain time periods.
Fixed the problem that some combat actions were shelved.
Grimlord v1.0.5 hotfix
- Fixed an issue where the barrier of re-challenging a BOSS could not be opened. - Fixed an issue where Fedelixia would cancel its attack and reroute its actions when blocked by a pillar. - Fixed an issue where the hint for the final ending could not be displayed properly. - Fixed an issue where boss drops could get stuck in walls and become uncollectable (this issue did not affect material acquisition or part unlocking).
Grimlord v1.0.5 Update
Dear Brave Adventurers,
It has been two months since the official launch of the game, and we are actively working to address various issues highlighted by the community. We are also steadily developing new content.
In this significant update, we addressed the frequently raised issue of lost weapons. Now, when a player's character dies, all dropped weapons will be retrieved by Pech and respawned near the resurrection point. You won't need to rummage through the monastery anymore. Please note that this feature will not activate if you use the teleport feature, to avoid a situation where a bunch of weapons rain down on you every time you arrive at a teleport point. Overall, this adjustment will greatly enhance the gameplay experience. We welcome any further suggestions and encourage you to participate in the community discussions.
Furthermore, we have increased the frequency of physics calculations. We have also addressed the issue of weapon penetration through monsters, which Meta Quest players have reported. While it's hard to eliminate this issue for now, our testing indicates that only high-speed and short attacks may be missed. We hope these improvements will enhance the experience for Meta Quest users.
In terms of future plans, we are intensifying our preparations for the arena mode, along with a storyline and quests that complement this mode. The arena will be an extension of the main storyline, featuring its own narrative threads that are still connected to the main plot. The rewards obtained from the arena will also help us explore the main storyline more effectively.
We remain dedicated to improving players' experiences and fostering an active and open community. If you have any insights about Grimlord, we invite you to join our community discussions.
To know more about the rest of the update, read through the patch notes below.
v1.0.5 Update Highlights
Weapon Recovery Mechanism: Weapons dropped upon a player's death near the respawn point, the navigation station.
New Boss State - The Guardian: Players can now knock off the Guardian's helmet, allowing headshots that deal increased damage.
UI Hint for Skipping Cutscenes: Introduced a UI prompt for players to skip cutscene animations.
Improvements
Physics Enhancements: Improved the frequency of physical related to hands and weapons, reducing the failed swing physics.
Collision Feedback for Enemies: Enhanced the physical collision response from certain enemies.
Post-Processing Effects: Upgraded post-processing effects to improve visual quality (SteamVR).
Fixes
Chapter Two Taskline: Resolved a rare issue causing interruptions in the taskline for Chapter Two.
Translation Errors: Fixed several translation errors.
Weapon Lock Issue: Corrected the problem where a player’s weapon would become locked in space after the character's death.
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v1.0.4 Localization Hotfix Beta - German, French, Spanish, and Korean
Dear Brave Adventurers,
We know how important localization of German, French, Spanish, and Korean is to our community, and we've heard your requests for improvements loud and clear. Our team has dedicated a significant amount of time to enhance the localization experience, ensuring that it meets the high standards you've been guaranteed.
To ensure stability and gather valuable feedback, we’re excited to announce that this update has been released on our Beta Channel. We encourage you to join us in testing these improvements!
How to Access the Beta Channel
Right-click on Grimlord in your Library: Locate Grimlord in your game library.
Select Properties: From the context menu, choose the Properties option.
Find the Beta Tab: Click on the Beta tab in the properties window.
Select 'v1.0.4hotfix01': In the dropdown menu for beta participation, select 'v1.0.4hotfix01'.
We appreciate your support and patience as we work to deliver a better experience. Your feedback is invaluable, so please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts after trying out the new localization features!
Happy testing!
Grimlord v1.0.4 Update
Dear Brave Adventurers,
It's been a while since the game's release, and we’ve received a lot of feedback since then. We appreciate Grimlord and the entire community as a whole, and a significant part of it has been positive.
Thank you sincerely for your support! We are committed to ongoing optimization and content updates because this is a long-term endeavor that doesn't end with the game's launch.
We are proud to have a highly active community where players engage, explore, and share valuable suggestions. We’ve also noted various issues players have encountered. Many have expressed that spell casting is difficult to use and ineffective.
In response, we've improved the tutorial for the spell casting, and buffed the mana damage. Additionally, some new players found certain early-game enemies quite challenging, so we’ve made adjustments to make sure everyone can get through the first 2 levels in an easier way.
However, this doesn’t mean defeating enemies will be easy; you will still need to be fully engaged in the combat!
Looking ahead, we are strictly following our roadmap. Soon, you can expect the introduction of arena quests and a dedicated arena mode, along with a new enhancement system. These changes will provide new players with better progression paths and offer more enjoyment for those with multiple New Game+ runs. We are also excited to soon support modkits, which are nearly ready for use.
This will bring a whole new world to the game, and we can't wait to see the creativity players will unleash!
Now, let’s take a closer look at the changes in this patch.
Update Highlights
Replaced all low-quality textures with high-quality ones.
Added sound effects for armored footsteps, weapon swings, and other object swings.
Significantly increased damage ratio for slashing attacks to enemies' weakness.
Overhauled the UI assets for the main menu.
New: Redesigned the spell-casting tutorial.
Slightly reduced the mana consumption for all spells.
Changes
Reduced enemy armor's damage reduction from slashing attacks from 60% to 40%.
Reduced the increase in slashing damage to enemy flesh from 150% to 120%.
Slightly reduced the health of zombies.
Slightly reduced the health of human enemies.
Increased the movement speed of the Vanguard Warrior’s armor from 450 to 540.
The damage of the Black Order Magister's skills is now correctly calculated in the New Game+ playthrough.
The damage of the Elder Race's skills is now correctly calculated in the New Game+ playthrough.
The damage of the Hollowed One's skills is now correctly calculated in the New Game+ playthrough.
The damage of the Siamese's skills is now correctly calculated in the New Game+ playthrough.
The damage of Fedelixia's skills is now correctly calculated in the New Game+ playthrough.
The skill damage of the Goblin Hero is now correctly calculated in the New Game+ playthrough.
Fixed the bug with the Stone Golem boss getting stuck at the lower doors
Optimization
Optimized the player equipment slot interaction detection range.
Optimized the attribute details when the player interacts with racks.
Optimized the interaction sound effects for the guards.
Optimized the action sound effects for human mercenaries.
Optimized the action sound effects for goblin captains.
Optimized the zombie physical collision effects.
Optimized the action for the Stone Golem boss when grabbing large rocks.
Optimized the enemy respawn mechanism
Fixes
Fixed the issue of screen freezing and jittering.
Fixed a bug that prevented the base guards from pursuing players after you attacked him.
Fixed an issue where certain potions could not be picked up.
Fixed a bug that prevented Fedelixia's spell from erasing and kept dealing damage to players
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