The Last Bastion team found several issues we wanted to quickly address. Please review the notes below for more details.
IMPORTANT: World Update
Due to the vast number of changes to the terrain and objects across all the islands done in Build 9, we are recommending existing players returning to the game from prior releases create new worlds. Because of all these changes, we cannot guarantee the integrity of your world saves prior to this update. Existing characters are fine to use.
If you are new to the game, this does not apply.
IMPORTANT: Video Settings Update
FOR THIS BUILD we do recommend EXISTING players take the following steps to refresh their video settings:
Go into Options
Click Settings
Click Default
Click Apply
Once this is done please adjust the options as you see fit. This will clean out any residual data from previous builds. We do apologize for the inconvenience.
Build 20 Changes
Improvements and changes that you can expect to see in this build:
Major Bug Fix: Resolved issue with Snowmere portal double rendering objects
Minor Bug Fix: Resolved bug with volume on torch burnout SFX
Minor Bug Fix: Resolved issue with character step height
Balance: Increased player character base walk speed by 10%
Balance: Increased interact distance from player to object
Balance: Minor Hal Potion now has a 30% chance to cure poison
Balance: Minor Hal Potion now has a 30% chance to stop bleeding
Balance: Hal Potion now has a 60% chance to cure poison
Balance: Hal Potion now has a 60% chance to stop bleeding
Balance: Greater Hal Potion now has a 100% chance to cure poison
Balance: Greater Hal Potion now has a 100% chance to stop bleeding
Known Issues
"Plagued by Wolves" achievement not completing for some characters created before Build 9.
When a Summoning Orb is activated, players will need to scroll up in the UI to see the list of players in the game session
AI pathing near the towers and rocky areas of Freydalyn still have potential issues. These will be remedied over the next several updates due to the size and complexity of the island
(Linux) Settings menu does not appear ingame. Video settings tweaks must be changed from the main menu.
Portals cause a dip in FPS on lower end machines when the camera is focused directly on them
Game Update (Build 19) Now Available + Patch Notes
Greetings Adventurers!
The Last Bastion team continues to bring more tweaks and fixes to the Savage Lands. Below is a list of improvements and changes that you can expect to see in our latest Game Update now available for download:
IMPORTANT: World Update
Due to the vast number of changes to the terrain and objects across all the islands done in Build 9, we are recommending existing players returning to the game from prior releases create new worlds. Because of all these changes, we cannot guarantee the integrity of your world saves prior to this update. Existing characters are fine to use.
If you are new to the game, this does not apply.
IMPORTANT: Video Settings Update
FOR THIS BUILD we do recommend EXISTING players take the following steps to refresh their video settings:
Go into Options
Click Settings
Click Default
Click Apply
Once this is done please adjust the options as you see fit. This will clean out any residual data from previous builds. We do apologize for the inconvenience.
Build 19 Changes
Improvements and changes that you can expect to see in this build:
Major Bug Fix: Resolved issue with ambient audio not initializing when loading a previously saved world.
Build 17 Changes: July 15, 2018
Improvements and changes that you can expect to see in this build:
Content: Blacksmith renamed to "Forge" in the Journal
Minor Bug Fix: Resolved static sfx heard when arrow impacted certain objects
Minor Bug Fix: Resolved issue with unbreakable crates in Cart Sul
Balance: Campfires now regen health when player is in proximity (slowly)
Balance: Stamina used when jumping reduced by 5%
Balance: Reduced cold tick during the day by another 15%
Balance: Updated Spirit Residue drop rate on Rycnth
Balance: Guardian of Meltok no longer drops helm
Known Issues
Plagued by Wolves achievement not completing for some characters created before Build 9.
When a Summoning Orb is activated, players will need to scroll up in the UI to see the list of players in the game session
AI pathing near the towers and rocky areas of Freydalyn still have potential issues. These will be remedied over the next several updates due to the size and complexity of the island
(Linux) Settings menu does not appear ingame. Video settings tweaks must be changed from the main menu.
Portals cause a drop in FPS when camera is focused directly on them
The Last Bastion team found a couple of last minute issues we wanted to quickly address. We do apologize the the back to back updates. Below is a list of improvements and changes that you can expect to see in our latest Game Update now available for download:
IMPORTANT: Video Settings Update
FOR THIS BUILD we do recommend EXISTING players take the following steps to refresh their video settings:
Go into Options
Click Settings
Click Default
Click Apply
Once this is done please adjust the options as you see fit. This will clean out any residual data from previous builds. We do apologize for the inconvenience.
IMPORTANT: World Update
Due to the vast number of changes to the terrain and objects across all the islands done in Build 9, we are recommending existing players returning to the game from prior releases create new worlds. Because of all these changes, we cannot guarantee the integrity of your world saves prior to this update. Existing characters are fine to use.
If you are new to the game, this does not apply.
Build 16 Changes
Improvements and changes that players can expect to see in this build:
Balance:Updated item loot drop rates on Rycnth
Major Bug Fix: Resolved issue with Plunder's Chest not being lockable during online play
Minor Bug Fix: Resolved issue with Blue Torch Podiums particle FX not rendering on clients during online play
Minor Bug Fix: Fixed LODs on rocks near Ruins of Meltok
Minor Bug Fix: Adjusted predication states for various creatures to help mitigate rubber banding during high latency network games
Minor Bug Fix: Snowmere Boar and Deer drop rates tuned
Minor Bug Fix: Fixed collider issue with Dragon Towers
The team at Last Bastion Studios has been hard at work taming the Savage Lands. Below is the list of improvements and changes that you can expect to see in our latest Game Update now available for download:
IMPORTANT: Video Settings Update
FOR THIS BUILD we do recommend EXISTING players take the following steps to refresh their video settings:
Go into Options
Click Settings
Click Default
Click Apply
Once this is done please adjust the options as you see fit. This will clean out any residual data from previous builds. We do apologize for the inconvenience.
Build 13 Changes
Here is a list of improvements and changes that you can expect to see in this build:
Major Bug Fix: Resolved audio priority issue with torch SFX that caused the music and SFX to distort over time.
Major Bug Fix: Resolved issue with particle FX not rendering on clients during network/online play. Clients will now be able to see all the same FX as the host
Minor Bug Fix: Town Halls now build at the correct orientation
Minor Bug Fix: Stick walls now play proper SFX when burning
Balance: Build requirements for higher tier structures and walls have been reduced
Balance: Needle crafting item removed from the game
Balance: Patching Kits no longer require Needles
Balance: Patching Kits now require bone and cloth shreds to craft
Balance: Animal Hide Armor no longer requires crafting table
Below you will find a comprehensive list of changes in our latest Savage Lands Game Update (Build 11). Compared to Build 9 this is more of a micro update.
Please read through the information carefully. If you are an existing player coming from build 422 or earlier, there are a couple of steps you need to take in order to have the best experience possible.
IMPORTANT: World Update
Due to the vast number of changes to the terrain and objects across all the islands, we are recommending existing players create new worlds. Because of all these changes, we cannot guarantee the integrity of your world saves prior to this update. Existing characters are fine to use.
IMPORTANT: Video Settings Update
We do recommend EXISTING players coming from build 422 or earlier take the following steps to refresh their video settings p:
Go into Options
Click Settings
Click Default
Click Apply
Once this is done please adjust the options as you see fit. This will clean out any residual data from previous builds. Note, we do recommend keeping water reflections checked off for performance reasons.
Below are the list of improvements and changes that you can expect to see in build 11:
Build 11 Changes
Fixed bloom/brightness issue with dragon fire FX during boss event.
Fixed visual FX issue on Fire E'ks.
Fixed warping issue with Earth Elementals near higher elevations
Updated Earth Elemental texture and visual FX
Fixed LOD issues with multiple objects on Freydalyn
Kur (Dragon Boss) health reduced by 6%
Fixed ambient creature spawns in Kur arena. Certain skeletons and Ghuuls were spawning less frequently than intended
Helion (Carta Sul Dungeon Boss) piercing damaged reduced
Heat loss during day time reduced by 10% (you don’t get cold as fast)
Increased heat loss during blizzards/whiteouts by 10%
Fixed issue with wander behavior on tier 1 skeletons, wolf pups, boar, and Rycnth
Fixed rock cluster on Jormungahr where players could get stuck
Known Issues
Enabling water reflections can cause a performance hit on most video cards. We recommend keeping this option off
Plagued by Wolves achievement issue completing for characters existing pre BETA
When a Summoning Orb is activated, players will need to scroll up in the UI to see the list of players in the game session
AI pathing near the towers and rocky areas of Freydalyn still have potential issues. These will be remedied over the next several updates due to the size and complexity of the island
Particle FX on certain buildable objects do not appear for clients during a network game
(Linux) Settings menu does not appear ingame. Video settings tweaks must be changed from the main menu
Portals can cause a drop in FPS when camera is focused directly on them
For all the support players and the community have shown Last Bastion since taking over the project, we have included some special items on all new characters in our latest game update.
The first item is a “Savage Bag of Adventure;" this bag is filled with a variety of goodies to help players survive those harsh days and bitter cold nights of the game. Next, players will find a special legacy weapon from the original version of Savage Lands reforged and battle tested for what the Savage Lands have in store. Lastly, we’ve included a special 20 slot "Plunder’s Chest" for players to store all the loot they collect in their travels across the Sundered Isles. So be sure to check your inventory before heading off into this brave new world.
For Last Bastion, the journey has just begun and we look forward to building an amazing open world fantasy survival game for players new and old to enjoy.
Stay Savage!
Last Bastion Studios
New Savage Lands Game Update (Build 9) Live!
Hello Savages!
Last Bastion Studios is pleased to announce the release of our latest Game Update (Build 9) to the public. The LBS team has spent 3 months working on tons of fixes, tweaks, and balance changes to make a better game for you the players. Much of the work that went into this update was at the request of the community along with things we felt would help make a better game. The LBS team also tuned up the art giving the Savage Lands a much ominous look and feel. There is still more work to do and we look forward to your feedback.
Below is a high level overview of what to expect. For more detailed information and a full list of changes please visit our forums.
Art Changes
New Colors, the Rebirth of the Savage Lands: Over the last several months Last Bastion spent a lot of time reviewing the old art style found in 422. Our conclusion was that the current implementation with its smoggy atmosphere, dirty/muddy snow, and color palette simply did not sell a world that was frozen by bitter cold and battle worn by war. So we did a lot of research. We studied the landscapes, skies, snow and fauna of real world locations and then applied those color palettes to the game. With our most recent update, we've re-envisioned colors, lightning and general atmosphere to give the game a fresh new look and tell a stronger visual narrative about the soul of Savage Lands.
AI Updates
Work has continued across the AI systems. Creature attack ranges have been further adjusted to reduce damage from long distances, pathing around objects have been tuned, and spawners rebalanced.
Player Progression and Item Balance
This update will change the crafting experience. Some items and armor have gone through balance changes to better fit the progression we envision for the game. This is an ongoing process and will take multiple updates before it is complete
Thanks again for all the support!
Stay Savage!
Last Bastion Studios
New Savage Lands Game Update Build 422 Available!
Hello Savages!
As promised, below is a list of improvements and changes that you will find in latest Savage Lands Game Update (Version 422) provided by Last Bastion Studios.
Performance Improvements
Additional work was done to various game objects/props across the world to make them more performant. Players should see an FPS increase (on most machines that are minimum spec and above) of 15%-20%.
Note: Savage Lands does require a 64Bit OS to play.
AI Attack Ranges
Combat should feel a bit more fair, creature attack ranges have been turned down. Might need some more work, but please let us know if there are specific creatures that have issues.
Snowmere Update
Snowmere has been revamped to help new players ease into the experience, changes include:
[List]<*>Random drops added to fit early progression
<*>Drops for creatures on Snowmere rebalanced to better fit progression rework that will take place over the next several updates.
<*>House near first Rodan Farm is repairable
<*>Ice chunks scattered around island to help feed crafting earlier on and give players access to quick stamina boosts with water.
<*>Snowmere portal now required to cross too Freydalyn. Runes have been added to creature population to activate portal.
<*>Creature balance scales to initial armor.
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The team at Last Bastion Studios would like to thank the community for all the support and warm welcome to the world of Savage.
Have Fun!
Build 421 Released as default! Patch Notes for 2/17
Here is a list of improvements and changes that you can expect with this update 421:
Performance improvements
From the second you launch into a new world, you will notice the improved load times. As you navigate the iced lands before you, the experience is drastically improved with this update!
Pathing and avoidance around structures, objects and other creatures much improved
What this means is the AI will be functioning properly again. They will not be attacking you through walls, taking backpack rides on each other or standing around while you beat them in the face. Navigation should be drastically improved.
Animations improved
You will notice changes in the movement and general feel of the enemies. Seek out different foes to see these updates first hand!
Increased combat performance and overall AI improvements
Fights will feel better and balance numbers have been updated. You will no longer be attacked inside of buildings through the walls or see snow leak in through the ceiling of the house that you built so well.
Spawned items, enemies, and environment pieces have been tuned for each island
This update will change the experience. You will find a different verity of enemies spawning in areas and rare spawns will be found more consistently. Item placement, dungeons, and buildings have been adjusted as well. Adventure forth!
Kur, hidden weapons, and other changes
All I can say is that Kur will make sure that these lands stay Savage. Hidden weapons and a few other surprises need to be discovered by braves Savages.
If you like more specific patch notes from 420 to 421, here you all go:
Balance: Dragon - Reduced damage (more in line with current armor scaling)
Balance: Dragon - Increased time from 20 secs to 40s from when Kur will fly away if not attacked during battle.
Balance: Forest Giants - Health increased by 20% and walk speed slowed by 10%
Balance: Forest Giants - Alert status time reduced by 10 seconds (will not chase the player as long)
Balance: Forest Giants - General attack damage reduced by 50% (more in line with current armor scaling)
Balance: Forest Giants - Initial ground pound 20% stronger than 378
Balance: Forest Giants - Increased Everwood drop rate by 25%
Balance: Whetstones can now be crafted by player
Balance: Helion and Lycor health rebalanced
Balance: Helion and Lycor damage reduced to fit current armor scaling
Balance: Grey Reaver and Golden Reaver damage reduced to better
Balance: Grey Reaver and Golden Reaver repair costs updated
Balance: Shadow Shroud; Drakonous Shards needed reduced from 150 to 120
Balance: Drakonous shards have a chance of dropping from more mid/high tier boss mobs
Balance: Reduced chance of getting diseased by Grinfels/Killots/Plague Wolves/Ghuuls by 22%
Balance: Spirit Wolves added to more population spawners across the world
Balance: Chilkoot/Rycnth/Kiffi (blue Fury)/Kruul spawn frequency reduced
Balance: Chilkoot spawn has been moved and to a single area
Balance: Flesh Ripper is no longer dual wield (in preparation for longer term changes)
Balance: Reduced Infernal Ghuuls AoE fire damage by 50%
Balance: Player stamina usage while sprinting reduced by 10% (player uses less stamina)
Balance: Tweaked attack ranges and cooldowns across Undead Fury (includes bosses) class of creatures
Balance: Tuned drops for young wolves and deer found on Snowmere to better reflect size of kill
Balance: Tuned wolf population on Snowmere to better reflect desired difficulty of area
Balance: Shadow Shroud attack speed increased from .4 seconds to .8 seconds. Could change based on future balance and new legacy/high tier weapons introduced into the game.
Balance: Wolfsbane attack speed increased from .5 seconds to .85 seconds. Could change based on future balance and new legacy/high tier weapons introduced into the game.
Bug: Fixed collider preventing players from entering DerStata
Bug: Fixed issue with certain creatures and named bosses not being counted towards task list and achievements
Bug: Fixed collider issue on bush causing chopping issues
Bug: Killot AoE disease removed, now disease is applied on attack
Bug: Fixed issue with Ram/Goat loot table
Bug: Fixed lore text detailing where Forest Giant Eldar can be found
Bug: Fixed camp fire flicker that would distort terrain at specific viewing angles at night
Thank you once again for all the feedback and posts in these forums over 2017. We look forward to your feedback on this update and hope you enjoy these Savage Lands.
Stay Savage,
Logan
New Update: Build 421 is now available on a closed Beta branch!
UPDATED: Build 421 has a large amount of the fixes requested by the Beta community. Please check any of the submitted issues you reported in the Beta. This build should be released to all by end of week.
