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• Patch Notes·8 May 2026Official

  Windows DirectStorage Patch / Bugfixes

  This is a engine and bugfix patch specific to Windows only. •Upgraded the game's internal engine version for performance and stability improvements. •Added DirectStorage support for significantly improved load times when the game is installed and run from an NVMe drive. •Improved overall game performance by optimizing update loops and object pooling in combat and exploration systems. •Enhanced integration between combat, exploration, and storytelling, resulting in smoother transitions and a more cohesive gameplay experience. •Refactored dialog and cutscene handling to robustly pause/resume gameplay and properly enable/disable actors. •Improved event-driven system transitions for interactions, dialog, and cutscenes. •Upgraded Director's Cut engine version to 7.0.1 with performance and stability fixes.
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• Announcements·24 Apr 2026Official

  Announcing Time Hunter's Expansion DLC

  We are very pleased to announce the upcoming DLC, Time Hunter's Expansion, a complete, free overhaul for the game is coming soon! Add to your wishlist today to get notified of updates!
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• Patch Notes·19 Apr 2026Official

  Update 1.5.1904.51

  The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake — Update 1.5.1904.51Combat feels sharper, the ATE combat slot system is now fully integrated into battles and several effect-leaking bugs have been squashed, along with the cut map feature being restored. We've also fixed many game progression bugs that could occur.⚔️ Combat Improvements Input Buffering Melee combo attacks now support input buffering — press attack during a swing and the next hit queues up automatically, making combos feel responsive and fluid. Hit Stop Landing a melee hit now triggers a brief freeze-frame hit stop for extra impact — a subtle 60ms pause that makes every swing feel like it connects. 🎰 Active Time Effects (ATE) — OverhaulThe Active Time Effects slot system has been completely reworked. Combat-Reactive Spins The ATE now automatically spins as soon as a battle starts — no waiting around. During combat, landing 4 consecutive hits triggers an automatic spin. A cooldown prevents spam so spins stay dramatic and meaningful. Reel-by-Reel Stops Reels now stop one column at a time from left to right. When two reels match and a win is likely, the final reel pauses with dramatic anticipation before revealing the result. Five ATE Effects Extra Damage (50% chance) — doubles your damage output. Invincibility (33% chance) — a brief window of complete invulnerability. Healing Wave (40% chance) — instantly regenerates a chunk of HP. Attack Rush (45% chance) — speeds up your attacks for a limited time. Slow Motion (50% chance) — slows enemies down, giving you the advantage. Each effect has a probability gate — stronger effects are rarer, keeping combat balanced. Visual & Audio Feedback Winning an effect triggers a subtle color-coded screen flash (auto-created, no setup needed). The effect name appears with a punch-scale pop-in animation and gentle pulsing glow. Level-up from repeated spins grants a guaranteed slow-motion burst. Cut features from the original release have been restored and polished, along with smoother U...
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• Patch Notes·17 Apr 2026Official

  Update 1.5.1704.50

  The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake — Update 1.5A massive quality-of-life, stability, and feature update. This is the definitive way to experience The Dawning Clocks of Time. 🔫 NEW — Laser SightTake aim with a brand-new LaserSight. A red laser beam projects from your weapon's muzzle and paints a glowing dot on whatever you're pointing at. When you've got an enemy in your sights, the dot flashes and intensifies — so you always know when you're about to land that critical shot. The laser hides automatically for melee weapons and when you're not aiming, keeping the screen clean when it matters. 🎯 NEW — Z-Target Lock-OnYou can now lock onto enemies while aiming. A red animated arrow hovers above your target, bobbing and pulsing so you never lose track during chaotic fights. Press TAB (keyboard) or L (gamepad) to cycle between nearby threats. Dead enemies and those out of range are automatically skipped — your focus stays where it needs to be. 🗺️ NEW — Navigation ArrowsFinding your way through the world just got easier: Blue arrows now appear above nearby pickup items (weapons, documents, maps, and more) when you're within range — no more walking past crucial items in dark rooms. Green arrows appear above nearby usable doors to help you spot exits and passages. Locked doors are excluded so you're never misled. Both indicators hide automatically during dialog and cutscenes so they never break immersion. 🎥 Camera & Cinematic OverhaulThe camera system has been rebuilt to deliver a more cinematic, classic survival-horror experience. Fixed Camera System The game now uses a fully fixed camera system — carefully authored camera angles that frame each room for maximum atmosphere and tension. Features include: Mouse-look rotation when idle for subtle scene exploration Peek and offset controls to see around corners Automatic zoom when you enter aim mode Danger zoom pulse when enemies are close Camera shake on impacts Cinematic letterboxing during key moments Dead-zone reframing so t...
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• Patch Notes·15 Apr 2026Official

  THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME — UPDATE 1.5 IS COMING

  The timestream is shifting again — and the next wave of improvements is nearly here. We’re preparing to roll out Update 1.5, a substantial upgrade focused on bug fixes, performance boosts, quality‑of‑life improvements, and graphical enhancements across the entire game.This update is designed to refine the foundation of The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake while we continue building the massive Time Hunter’s Expansion, a full game overhaul that will redefine progression, environments, systems, and narrative depth.Update 1.5 isn’t just a patch — it’s the stabilising pulse before the next great leap.What’s Coming in Update 1.5Performance EnhancementsExtensive Bug FixesFixes for several community‑reported progression issuesAI behaviour improvements and encounter stability updatesCleanup of collision errors, UI inconsistencies, and rare soft‑locksContinued refinement of Chrono Rift behaviour and edge‑case scenariosVisual & Graphical UpgradesEnhanced lighting passes for a more mythic, cinematic atmosphereUpdated materials, textures, and environmental detailsImproved clarity for ability VFXAdditional polish to character shading and relic presentationThe Time Hunter’s Expansion — Full Game Overhaul in Active DevelopmentWhile Update 1.5 focuses on refinement, the team is deep in production on the Time Hunter’s Expansion, the largest evolution the game has ever seen.This overhaul will introduce:New systems and progression layersExpanded environments and reimagined encountersNarrative extensions and deeper lore integrationA rebuilt foundation for long‑term content and future updatesUpdate 1.5 is the bridge — the Expansion is the destination.Follow development updates and behind‑the‑scenes previews at: spacefarergames.comThank You, Time HuntersYour feedback continues to shape the future of The Dawning Clocks of Time. Update 1.5 is coming soon — and it sets the stage for the most ambitious chapter yet.
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