Servers will be taken down tomorrow for maintenance to push a game update at the following approximate time:
9 am PDT / 10 am MDT / noon EDT / 5 pm GMT / 2 am AEDT
This update includes the following:
Offline Mode
Skip Tutorial
Build from Storage
A Spark of Hope Community Event
Additional content, bugs fixes and game adjustments
Check out our latest Dev Update for a sneak peek! [TAG-10] Full patch notes will be provided when server maintenance begins.
We’re expecting maintenance to take approximately 1 hour to complete and will provide an update when servers are back online.
Thank you for your patience and for joining us on this journey!
Also of note, we'll be putting Sleekplan, our bug and feedback board, into read-only mode tomorrow as we will be moving to a new community input platform for 0.3 and beyond. Stay tuned for details.
- The Nightingale Team (Inflexion Games)
Nightingale Unplugged | Offline Mode Debut
Nightingale Unplugged | Offline Mode Debut
We're thrilled to announce a major milestone in Nightingale’s Early Access journey: tomorrow we are debuting our highly-requested Offline Mode! This marks a significant addition in providing you, our dedicated players, with even more flexibility in how you enjoy your gaming experience.
First, here’s a note from Inflexion Games’ CEO, Aaryn Flynn.
We’ve covered a good amount of these details in our latest Developer Update video, but in case you missed it, or simply prefer it in writing, here’s everything you need to know.
Embrace the Freedom: Play Anytime, Anywhere
With the introduction of Offline Mode, you're no longer tethered to an internet connection. Whether you're in a remote abode or simply facing spotty Wi-Fi, fear not! Nightingale's Offline Mode allows you to immerse yourself in the Faewilds without worrying about unreliable ISPs.
Concerned about our servers being taken out by localized sun flares? Well, worry about the scientific intricacies of that later as you’ll be able to keep on exploring the Realms in the meantime. Need to pause for a moment to tend to real-life matters? No problem! Pause at your leisure and return whenever you're ready to continue your adventure.
The Starting Line: What to Expect
Our goal is to have as much parity between the online mode and the offline version of Nightingale. While we regard this as a “Version 1” of Offline Mode, all of the base game content, including new content arriving with 0.3, will be available in this mode.
To experience Offline Mode, create a new character and jump into the Realms. If this isn’t your first Realm dive, you even have the option to skip the tutorial so you can jump right into your Abeyance!
You’ll be able to experience the Realms, play minor Cards, visit the Watch, take on Vaults, hunt Apex creatures and so much more!
While Offline Mode brings more freedom for players, it's important to understand its limitations. Firstly, multiplayer functionality will not be available in this mode. With this mode being exclusively available in single-player, some content, such as Vaults, has been balanced for solo play. Additionally, certain features that rely on connecting to a player account such as rewards (including Twitch Drops), won't be accessible for offline players.
The team has put in tremendous effort to decouple the server load onto your local PC, but this does mean your PC will need to work a little harder in Offline Mode. Work is being done for further performance optimization, but in the meantime, you may need to reduce a couple of settings down a level for similar game performance as the online mode. With that said, we don’t foresee major changes to our technical requirements or minimum specs at this time.
A Word on Modding
We understand that many of you are passionate about modding and customizing your gaming experiences! While we understand the value that mods bring to games, we won't officially support modding at this time. After we fully understand how Offline Mode is performing in its current iteration, we’ll evaluate how we can support mods in a more official capacity.
As we’re unable to verify the safety of external mods, we won’t be endorsing mods on our official platforms such as Discord for now. But if you choose to mod your Offline Mode characters, we kindly ask that you disclose this when sharing your experiences online.
Conclusion: The Dawn of a New Era
We want to stress that this is just the beginning of our journey with Offline Mode. As such, we will be continuously refining and improving the experience based on your feedback.
While we acknowledge that there's still work to be done and improvements to be made, we're excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. We’re already working on the ability to transfer existing characters from online mode to Offline Mode, Steam Deck compatibility, and Cloud Save capability as well as improving performance - and we look forward to hearing from you regarding additional features you’d like to see!
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to make Nightingale the best it can be. So, go forth, brave Realmwalkers, and enjoy the wonders of the Offline Mode!
The Nightingale Team
Community Event | A Spark of Hope
Realmwalkers,
In the wake of the devastating Pale engulfing the Earth which caused humanity to find refuge in the mystical Realms, a glimmer of hope has emerged.
As humans flooded into the Realms, leaving behind the shadows of their past, newfound optimism for their future in the Faewilds began to grow. Previously quite rare, Hope manifested in quantities never before seen, affecting the Realms' denizens in mysterious ways. The Fae Wisps, ever curious and eager to absorb such potent fervor, danced amidst the burgeoning Hope, absorbing tiny sparks of it. Over time, these sparks coalesced and crystallized into a new type of Fae Essence, shimmering with the promise of possibility and renewal.
Dubbed "Hopeful Essence," this newfound resource quickly captured the attention of denizens across the Realms. Essence traders, always on the lookout for the latest trends and rarest finds, are scrambling to acquire this precious commodity, eager to capitalize on its potential.
Here's a glimpse into the unique wares offered by these enterprising Abeyance Realm traders:
Stave Table (Estate Decoration)
Carved Stave Chair (Estate Decoration)
Stave Brazier (Estate Decoration)
Dual Drinking Horns (Estate Decoration)
Skull Stand (Estate Decoration)
Creature Trophy (Estate Decoration)
Sentinel’s Set (Clothing)
Hunter’s Hat (Clothing)
Scarves (Clothing)
Black Pudding (Food)
This surge of human optimism will not last for long. The event starts once Update 0.3 goes live on Wednesday, 22 May, so ensure you acquire the goods of your choosing before the next major Realm update (0.4).
Developer Update: Offline Mode is Here! Plus Update 0.3 Details
Realmwalkers, next week's Update 0.3 introduces Offline Mode! Find out all the details in the latest Developer Update, as well as other incoming features like build from storage, new quests, our first community event and more...
Development Priorities | May 2024
Greetings Realmwalkers,
As Early Access continues we’ve updated our Development Priorities with some key areas of focus over the next few months.
We continue to welcome feedback as we continue to improve and expand Nightingale during Early Access. Jump into our Discord or head to our feedback board and let us know about your time in the Faewilds.
0.2.1 Changelog | Server Maintenance Complete
Realmwalkers,
Our server maintenance has concluded and our servers are now back online!
Please update your game to access the Realms once again. It's recommended to restart Steam/Epic or verify your game files to make sure you're on the latest version. The game version will also now appear in the main menu when you start the game.
0.2.1 Changelog
Game Changes
Art/Visual
Various new icons have been added
New short-duration blood VFX when hitting creatures
NPCs
The Nightingale logo has been added to the dialogue option that will start and progress Desma Valavani's quest
Realm Cards
To prevent unintended item duplication Settler Cards have had their crafting yields reduced and only apply to generic ingots. They also now have a chance of granting an extra item if you haven't crossed the threshold for a bonus item
Resources
Button recipe now gives 1 handful of buttons rather than 2 and takes half the time to craft
Bug Fixes
Progression Blockers
Fix for server disconnects (gallies/dobbin/foozler) relating to collecting large amounts of crafted items from Crafting Stations
Resolved a server crash when player disconnected in the crafting menu of an active Crafting Station
Fixed a crash that occasionally happens when in combat with Scorpions
Shockwave will temporarily no longer destroy structures as we investigate issues with it destroying structures outside of its blast radius
Art/Visual
Ore nodes should no longer have unintended dark textures
Audio/SFX
Multiple pick-up SFX will no longer play simultaneously for every item collected from the crafting queue
Controls
Re-enabled the ability to rebind sheathing your items
NPCs
Holt and Elder Eoten aggro when provoked (chopping trees nearby or attacked) rather than based on proximity to the player
Player Character
Environmental Resistance now applies to Player Stats
Previously hungry players would get to low health but not be downed, this has now been resolved
The right mouse button can now be used to fill Watering Cans at Rain Barrels
Being hungry should no longer block health bonus stats from newly equipped items before a player has eaten
Realm Cards
Newly created Estate Realm Cards should now work as intended
UX/UI
Queue UI should no longer stay on the screen after leaving a Smelter
“Add fuel” text in crafting stations is now localized
Misc
Fixed memory leak when doing large amounts of harvesting
Thank you for your patience and for joining us on this journey!
- The Nightingale Team
Server Maintenance Has Begun | 0.2.1 Changelog
Realmwalkers,
Servers have been taken down for maintenance to push a game update.
0.2.1 Changelog
Game Changes
Art/Visual
Various new icons have been added
New short-duration blood VFX when hitting creatures
NPCs
The Nightingale logo has been added to the dialogue option that will start and progress Desma Valavani's quest
Realm Cards
To prevent unintended item duplication Settler Cards have had their crafting yields reduced and only apply to generic ingots. They also now have a chance of granting an extra item if you haven't crossed the threshold for a bonus item
Resources
Button recipe now gives 1 handful of buttons rather than 2 and takes half the time to craft
Bug Fixes
Progression Blockers
Fix for server disconnects (gallies/dobbin/foozler) relating to collecting large amounts of crafted items from Crafting Stations
Resolved a server crash when player disconnected in the crafting menu of an active Crafting Station
Fixed a crash that occasionally happens when in combat with Scorpions
Shockwave will temporarily no longer destroy structures as we investigate issues with it destroying structures outside of its blast radius
Art/Visual
Ore nodes should no longer have unintended dark textures
Audio/SFX
Multiple pick-up SFX will no longer play simultaneously for every item collected from the crafting queue
Controls
Re-enabled the ability to rebind sheathing your items
NPCs
Holt and Elder Eoten aggro when provoked (chopping trees nearby or attacked) rather than based on proximity to the player
Player Character
Environmental Resistance now applies to Player Stats
Previously hungry players would get to low health but not be downed, this has now been resolved
The right mouse button can now be used to fill Watering Cans at Rain Barrels
Being hungry should no longer block health bonus stats from newly equipped items before a player has eaten
Realm Cards
Newly created Estate Realm Cards should now work as intended
UX/UI
Queue UI should no longer stay on the screen after leaving a Smelter
“Add fuel” text in crafting stations is now localized
Misc
Fixed memory leak when doing large amounts of harvesting
Thank you for your patience and for joining us on this journey!
- The Nightingale Team
Planned Server Maintenance | May 7, 2024
Realmwalkers,
Servers will be taken down tomorrow for maintenance to push a game update at the following approximate time:
9 am PDT / 10 am MDT / noon EDT / 5 pm GMT / 2 am AEDT
This update includes improvements to the following:
Newly crafted Estate Cards in 0.2 being defected
Server disconnects (gallies/dobbin/foozler) relating to collecting large amounts of crafted items from Crafting Stations
Dark Ore Node textures
Additional bugs fixes and game adjustments
Full patch notes will be provided when server maintenance begins.
We’re expecting maintenance to take approximately 1 hour to complete and will provide an update when servers are back online.
Thank you for your patience and for joining us on this journey!
- The Nightingale Team
Creator Spotlight: Kiitarie
Hey there Realmwalkers!
Since we launched into Early Access, we’ve had an amazing group of content creators join our Creator Program and start their adventures in the Faewilds. In our Creator Spotlights, we’ll be getting to know some of them a little bit better and let you know what they get up to when they’re not battling Bound in Nightingale. In this edition, we’ll be talking to Kiitarie about gung-ho companions, phobias and her passion for building elaborate estates.
Want to become part of the Nightingale Content Creator Program? Find out more here.
What got you interested in becoming a gaming content creator? I always wanted to meet new people and have awesome conversations. Content creation checks that box!
How did you become part of the Nightingale community? I was approached by Inflexion to be part of a small group of content creators to help give feedback on the game. It was such an amazing ride and experience.
What’s your favourite type of content you like to create? I love to BUILD. My YouTube is entirely related to building in all sorts of games. And my Twitch is almost always some sort of crafting survival adventure.
What’s the greatest part of being a creator? It all comes back to the reason why I started: meeting new people and having awesome conversations.
Tell us a memorable moment from your time in the Faewilds. Yelling at Edna (my recruit). It definitely became a thing for my channel. Once she decided to just stab a giant in the toe while I was talking to them…Chaos ensued.
What would you say if you had to summarize what you love about Nightingale to someone who has never played it before? Nightingale is an open-world crafting survival game, which you will absolutely adore if you are a fan of the genre. TBH if you are a fan of fae anything you should just give it a go.
What are you most looking forward to in the future of Nightingale? I am looking forward to more of EVERYTHING!! More vaults, more biomes, more fae, MORE BUILDING!
What do you do when you’re not creating content? Sleep. Drawing tiny pictures for people (emotes). Anything to keep my hands busy and my mind quiet.
Tell us something you’re proud of since you started making content for your channels. Finally taking that step into YouTube content and getting YouTube partner in just 7(ish) months.
If you could add one feature to Nightingale in the future what would it be? Creative Mode. I would be able to create way more Nightingale content with a creative mode. Plantable trees and bushes would be great too.
Finally, tell us a random fact about yourself. I used to be afraid of spiders. So much so, that I left Australia and moved to America to get away from them (just Kidding, I moved to be with my husband).
That’s it for today’s Creator Spotlight. Thanks to Kiitarie for taking the time to chat with us and sorry about all the Faewild spiders. Check out and follow Kiitarie on Twitch and YouTube.
Don’t forget to stay up to date with the latest news from Nightingale by following us on socials, and come back here soon for another Creator Spotlight.
Live Discord Q&A Transcript | April 23, 2024
Heya Realmswalkers,
On April 23rd we held a live Q&A session on Discord.
We had members of the team answer questions about building, crafting, future content and more!
