The Nightmares Unleashed update is now live on all platforms. Passtech Games and Nacon are excited to launch this first major free update for Ravenswatch. It features new enemies, new Master Nightmare patterns, new map events, and much more.
Along with this update, weāre releasing the Unleashed Skin Pack, a new cosmetic DLC available for $3,99. Wear a new costume for The Pied Piper, the Snow Queen, Beowulf, Sun Wukong, and Carmilla, with new models and VFX.
Ravenswatch Patch Note (Nightmares Unleashed Update) - Version 1.1.0
Greetings, Ravens!
The Nightmares Unleashed update is now live on all platforms. Passtech Games and Nacon are excited to launch this first major free update for Ravenswatch. It features new enemies, new Master Nightmare patterns, new map events, and much more.
Along with this update, weāre releasing the Unleashed Skin Pack, a new cosmetic DLC available for $3,99. Wear a new costume for The Pied Piper, the Snow Queen, Beowulf, Sun Wukong, and Carmilla, with new models and VFX.
Watch our Update trailer:
Learn more about our plans for Year 1 of Ravenswatch on our official roadmap at the bottom of this news.
TL;DR
Because we know our patch notes are lengthy ones, and you probably just want to play, hereās a ātoo long, didnāt read!ā summary just for you:
Read the detailed patch note below for more information.
Patch Notes (1.1)
š¦= Inspired by community reports and suggestions
ā Due to major content changes, any existing run in progress has been discarded. Your overall progress has not been affected. Finish your run before updating the game if you donāt want to lose it! Thank you for your understanding.
New content and features
New Master Nightmare alternate patterns:
The Tentacle Master Nightmare (Dark Hills) now has 3 new patterns
The Faceless Master Nightmare (Storm Island) now has 4 new patterns
The Claws Master Nightmare (Avalon) now has 5 new patterns
Master Nightmares can now use different patterns, selected at random
New Mini-bosses:
Abu Al Jaan, the ancestor of all the Jinns (Storm Island)
Melion, the servant knight of King Arthur transformed into a Werewolf (Avalon)
New enemy: Summoner Cultist
Summoner Cultists are the Elite enemy of the Cultist family
They fight by summoning parts and adds of Master Nightmares
Summoner Cultists are mostly found in the Blood Ritual activity, but can also spawn anywhere on the map and during Tumor fights
New Activities and Map Events:
Blood Rituals:
Blood Rituals are triggered fights against 2 waves of enemies
Falling at Deathās Door during the activity will fail the challenge. It is possible to start it again
Succeeding the challenge will grant you 2 Keys
Only one Blood Ritual can spawn per Chapter. No Blood Rituals can also spawn.
Sacrificial Idols:
Sacrifice part of your Health points (HP) to gain flat Damage (DMG)
Multiple Sacrificial Idols can spawn per Chapter
Astral Shrines
Astral Shrines offer three choices:
Vision of Fate (gain Stars of Fate / Rerolls)
Vision of Renewal (relearn all of your Talents except starting one with chances of higher quality)
Vision of Enlightment (upgrade X randomly chosen Talent(s))
Only one Astral Shrine can spawn per Chapter. No Astral Shrines can also spawn.
Locked Chests
A new type of chest can now appear during your runs: locked chests!
Locked chests are open with a Key and grant twice an item.
Two Stars of Fate are needed to reroll the Locked Chests
Only one Locked Chest can spawn per Chapter. No Locked Chests can also spawn.
The Refugees
The Refugees are a small group of people asking for your help in Reverie
Once youāve engaged in a conversation with them, you must choose one of the proposed choices
They are located in a protected camp, but can still die from enemies
Cadavers of Refugees can also be found on the map and can be looted (wonāt appear if a Refugee camp is in the Chapter)
Achievements / Trophies
3 new Achievements/Trophies have been added on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation
Open sesame!: Collect 5 or more keys in a single run
Socialization: Interact with 6 or more Refugees in a single run
The Thirst of Power: Use 6 or more Sacrificial Idols in a single run
The Cleansing of Reverie: now is āComplete 3 or more tumors in a single runā as it is no longer possible to complete 4 tumors or more (see changes on Tumors below)
News: a news section is now available on PlayStation and Xbox in the āSocialā tab
Keys reveal themselves on the mini-map if players walk close by
Keys are now a shared resource between players (similar to feathers)
There are always enough keys on the map for the number of locks available
š¦ Nightmare Tumors
Nightmare Tumors have been reduced to 1 per map
Tumors now reduce 30% of the Boss health (from 20%)
Waves have been updated to add any type of enemy into them
Heroes
Beowulf:
Ultimate 2 now grants INTANGIBLE for the whole duration
Ultimate 2 base damage increased by 60%
Ultimate 2 now displays damage in description
Fixed āVolcanic Rageā, now properly using Ultimate damage scaling
Carmilla:
š¦ Increased blood generated from a full ATTACK combo to 12 (from 8)
š¦ Power cooldown set to 8 second (from 10)
š¦ Set Health draining when consuming blood without actual blood in store to 15% per second (from 20%)
Map generation
The map generation has been updated to welcome the new content of the update
It creates a truly random generation with activities that are not necessarily present at every new run
Leprechaun Coin: now reads āGain X Dream Shards for each Star of Fate spentā Design Note: We've adjusted the Leprechaun Coin effect to balance the item without fundamentally changing it. Free rerolls gained from the collection effect no longer also provide a Dream Shard gain, as this is now only triggered when a reroll is actually spent.
š¦ Unlocking content: a message now displays that Modifiers wonāt unlock Difficulties and Outfits
Sandman:
āSand of Oblivionā has been removed from the Sandmanās shop as it is now part of the āAstral Shrineā activity.
š¦ You cannot duplicate items depending on rarity if you don't have one of the same rarity anymore (avoid mistakes)
Cursed: Only one Ability can be cursed at a time (previously no restriction)
Fixed bugs
Baba Yaga:
š¦ Fixed a crash that occurred upon the Power ability becoming cursed by Baba Yaga (or the Broom Witch enemy)
š¦Fixed an issue where INTANGIBLE was ignored by Poison and Fire puddles from the House, and Baba Yaga fights
š¦ Fixed an issue where the Skulls from Baba Yaga could fall under the platform and would block her in phase one of the fight
Fixed a camera issue during the Ending cinematic if players used Spectator Mode
Heroes:
Snow Queen: fixed an issue with āIce Cloneā explosion not applying Chilled
š¦ Sun Wukong: fixed an issue with āTransfigurationā duplicating Heroeās portraits in the HUD
š¦ Sun Wukong: fixed an issue on āTransfigurationā not applying the victory stamp on Talents if Baba Yaga is defeated while transfigured
Sun Wukong: fixed an issue on āThundercloudās lightening effect ignoring enemies' Resistance (Shield on enemiesā health bars)
Magical Objects:
š¦ Golden Egg: fixed an issue where the expected damage wasnāt displayed
Tamatebako: fixed an issue where the āRerollā button was difficult to interact with
Thunderstone: fixed an issue where Thunderstoneās super effect was ignoring enemiesā Resistance (similar to Sun Wukongās āThundercloudā talent)
Consumables: Fixed some inconsistencies between font coloring in some consumablesā descriptions
General:
š¦ Mini-boss barriers: fixed an issue where Mini-bosses barriers were not coming down after clearing the zone
š¦ Achievement: fixed an issue where the āGiant Slayerā Achievement didnāt unlock
Map: fixed a visual issue where text displayed on the Map could blink
Score: fixed an issue where the score modifier was not properly displayed for Challenges and Modifiers (but was correctly applied)
Localization: various localization fixes
Known bug
A crash can occur at the Refugees if you exchange the exact amount of resources you possess
The Nightmares Unleashed Update releases on January 30th (New date Announcement)
Greetings, Ravens!
We've got great news! The Nightmares Unleashed update will be released on January 30, along with the Unleashed Skin Pack. Read our official statement below:
We are also scheduling our next Devstream, mark your calendars:
Nightmares Unleashed Update Co-op Showcase and live Q&A:
Important news about the Nightmares Unleashed Update
Greetings, Ravens
We've got important news to share today regarding the launch of the Nightmares Unleashed update on all platforms. Please read this message from the Passtech and Nacon teams:
We apologize for this delay, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible with a new release date for the Nightmares Unleashed update.
- The Passtech and Nacon teams
The Nightmares Unleashed Update releases on January 23rd (Reveal Date Teaser)
Greetings, Ravens!
The Passtech Games and Nacon teams are thrilled to announce the Nightmares Unleashed Update will be out on January 23rd!
This Major Free Update will be the first of Ravenswatch's post-launch cycle. You can learn more about Year 1 on our official Roadmap.
Get ready for January 23rd
THE NIGHTMARES ARE UNLEASHING!
Improved Keys system
Alternate Master Nightmares patterns
New Mini-bosses
New Activities and Map Events
The Refugees
And more!
The Nightmares Unleashed Update will be available on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
More information in our Content Highlights post: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2071280/view/511819072878411875
Live Showcase and Q&A
Bookmark our future Devstreams to watch the dev team play and showcase the Nightmares Unleashed Update. A live Q&A is also scheduled; get your questions ready!
Nightmares Unleashed Update Showcase: š January 14 š 5 PM CET
Nightmares Unleashed Update live Q&A and Co-op: š January 21 š 5 PM CET
The Nightmares Unleashed Update (Content Highlights)
Greetings, everyone!
Buckle up! Today, weāre telling you EVERYTHING you need to know about the Nightmares Unleashed Updateāor at least most of it.
This first Major Free Content update will be released in early 2025, focusing primarily on replayability. Check out the Content Highlights below for a sneak peek of whatās coming, but beware of spoilers!
Improving the Keys system
Ever since Early Access, the Keys system in Ravenswatch has been a hot topic in the community. Hard to locate, not shared among the groupā¦ In this update, we tried to address most of the feedback reported by the players (and more!) by changing a few fundamental things.
Slymane, Game designer at Passtech Games, reveals the thoughts and processes behind those changes in our latest video. Itās also giving a peek in action at some of the new upcoming content!
As part of this redesign, Keys are now revealed on the mini-map by Vision Towers and by walking close by.
Alternate Master Nightmares Patterns
Master Nightmares are coming back stronger than ever in the Nightmares Unleashed Update. New boss patterns have been added to all three Master Nightmares. The goal was to create a surprise effect: each time you meet them, you will get a different combination of attacks.
More are to be discovered, and you must stay on your guard so you donāt get caught in the unleashing of the Master Nightmares!
New Mini-Bosses
Two new Mini-bosses join Reverie, to your great misfortune.
In Storm Island, youāll get to confront Abu Al Jaan, the ancestor of all the Jinns. Careful on whom he may possess...
And in the sewers of Avalon, youāll have to face Melion, the servant knight of King Arthur transformed into a Werewolf by his mischievous wife. Melion will be accompanied by his loyal pack, so be careful not to get bitten!
New Activities and Map Events
Our focus for this new Major Update was to expand your experience in all three Chapters available in Ravenswatch. We want each run to feel new and different, especially when travelling through Reverie.
Weāve made changes to existing activities, such as the Tumors, but we mostly added new events. Check them out:
Blood Rituals
If youāve watched our video at the beginning of this news, you already know what this new activity is about! Blood rituals have taken place in Reverie, and a new enemy guards their precious reward. Break the ritual by defeating the Summoner Cultists, and get your hands on two Keys for your next adventures.
Locked Chests
Locked chests make their apparitions on the map, and will require a Key to open them. Inside? An item times two! What a way to facilitate your future Magical Object collections!
Sacrificial Idol
The Sacrificial Idol is exactly what it looks like. Sacrifice a part of your health points to gain more flat Damage (DMG). Sounds a bit like Curse of the Dead Gods, uh?
Astral Shrines
Youāve asked for more Stars of Fate? We deliver! This new mechanism will let you choose between 3 options:
Vision of Fate (gain Stars of Fate / Rerolls)
Vision of Renewal (relearn all of your Talents except starting one with chances of higher quality)
Vision of Enlightment (upgrade two different randomly chosen Talents)
The Refugees
Your path will no longer be shared only by humanoid pigs and strange creatures. Meet the Refugees, a small group of people asking for your help in the land of Reverie. Those misfortuned souls will prove to be a glimmer of hope in your journey, or a bad decision around the corner. Choose wisely when speaking to them!
With these new NPCs, we wanted to highlight the few last humans remaining in Reverie, and how they're trying to survive. They may become a great help if you choose to help them.
More, and off to 2025!
More things are coming with the Nightmares Unleashed Update! As usual, weāll reveal it all in our future Devstreams and detailed patch notes, so stay tuned!
The Nightmares Unleashed Update is planned to launch in early 2025. Weāre still polishing up some content and getting everything ready for a good and stable release.
For now, weāre off to a short winter break! The Passtech team wishes you a happy Holiday season with your loved ones. See you soon in 2025 for the beginning of a new Ravenswatch adventure with us! We cannot wait.
Ravenswatch Patch note (Crash fixes) - Version 1.0.07
Greetings, Ravens!
We're pushing a small patch on all platforms today to fix some reported crashes and issues since the game's launch on consoles. Check the patch note below for the list of changes.
Patch Note 1.0.07
Fixed crashes:
Occurring when using Beowulf's Fireball talent during the Epilogue fight
Occurring during the unloading of a run (when finishing a game)
Occurring at the launch of the game on consoles
Post-launch Roadmap
Our Latest News
December Community Spotlight, to see what the community has been up to: https://steamcommunity.com/games/2071280/announcements/detail/521951078763201283?snr=2___
Announcing our first Hero DLC, which will be free and features two co-op Heroes: https://steamcommunity.com/games/2071280/announcements/detail/4465977636998349630?snr=2___
While everybodyās waiting for more news about our next Major update, weād like to take a moment to look at what the community has been up to. Weāre always grateful to see new videos from players and fan art, and we love to share them with a broader audience when we get the chance.
To give you some visibility on what's coming next week, patch and news-wise:
A patch to fix reported crashes is in the works and should released sometime next week, if everything goes according to plan
A detailed overview of the new content of the Nightmares Unleashed Update will be posted here
But now let's make room for the December Community Spotlight!
News from Reverie
Weāve just released a new episode of āNews from Reverieā, the perfect spot to learn about the latest Ravenswatch news and community report.
In this episode:
We discuss the Consoles release and show you how we celebrated at Passtech!
We talk about our next Hero DLC, which will be free!
We take a look at what happened in the community last month;
And finally, weāre talking about our next video, which will showcase an important part of the Nightmares Unleashed Update
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified when we upload a new video.
Community Creations
Fan Arts
@SureJanel
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@Muwu
Videos
At Passtech, we love watching community videos. Itās a great way of seeing what could be improved, what works well, and how players find fresh and amazing ways of playing Ravenswatch.
Here are our top picks for this Community Spotlight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZi7IPaRhTU& A quick and efficient Beginnerās Guide, made by @Positive4ce in collaboration with Passtech Games! Itās perfect if youāve just jumped into the game recently and want to learn tips from an advanced player.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_szNNxU026U An incredible Nightmare run by @Tree Onion, full of Negative modifiers and majestic dashes. Itās really entertaining to watch and well-executed throughout.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW0KzZ4JuK8& Math is mathing in @Febr33zeās video! A gripping deep dive on how damage is calculated in a run, and the specificity of Multiplicative and Additive bonuses. It brings up interesting points, and food for thought!
Community Corner
Are you going to add a textual chat?
We're looking into this possibility, yes. We'll have to see how we implement it from a technical point of view, as Ravenswatch can be played with a controller or a keyboard/mouse setup. Then, other questions need to be answered: moderation, reporting, and consoles. We know that voice chat is not the preferred method of communication between strangers, so we're interested in alternative means of doing so.
I want to play with other players, but I don't want to use matchmaking. Where can I go?
Our Discord server has proven to be a good place to meet new people and play with other Ravenswatch aficionados. You'll always find teammates over there, and voice channels are available to connect together as well as textual chats. Join the community on Discord!
That's it for today! As mentioned above, we'll see you next week for an extensive look at the Nightmares Unleashed Update.
An inseparable duo will join the Ravenswatch next year!
Greetings, Ravens!
Today, we have some great news for the community!
We're happy to announce that our first Hero DLC will include not one but TWO HEROES! You read that right. An inseparable duo will join the Ravenswatch next year. Theyāre also never one without the other and must be played together in co-op.
This mysterious duo will have synchronized abilities, unique playstyles, and fun synergies. We cannot wait to tell you more already, but you'll have to be a little more patient until then!
We'd love to hear your guesses in the comments below!
This first Hero DLC will be free on all platforms.
Post-launch Roadmap
Weāve officially updated our post-launch Roadmap; you can check it below. To always get up to date with the latest roadmap, consult our Steam store page!
Our first stop will be with the Nightmares Unleashed Update in early 2025. Weāre cooking up some cool new features and content for this one. Stay tuned for our content reveal posts in a couple of weeks.
Next patch
We're currently working on our next PC and Console patch, which will resolve the crashes reported recently:
Crash occurring when using Beowulf's Fireball talent during the Epilogue fight
Crash occurring during the unloading of a run (when finishing a game)
The patch will also fix some connection issues and 4K resolution for Xbox Series.
