Danu: Rise of the Templars

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• Patch Notes·7 Aug 2026Official

  Summer Development Update: Performance & World Improvements

  Summer Development UpdateHello everyone!It's been a little while since our last update, so we wanted to share what we've been working on.Over the past few months our biggest priority has been performance. We've completed several optimization passes across the game, improving particles, lighting, AI, and other core systems. We're happy to share that our medium-sized maps are now running at over 60 FPS during internal testing, and we'll continue pushing performance even further.Our giant open world is still undergoing optimization and will require several more months of fine tuning before we're happy with it. At the same time, we're continuing to improve combat by refining attack animations, hit accuracy, and the overall feel of every encounter.Crystal temple initial design ( here you will upgrade your weapons with crystals you have found) :We've also been spending time polishing existing locations. One example is the Crystal Cave on Iona Island, where players will be be able to upgrade their weapons using magical crystals. The screenshots below show some of the latest improvements.Crystal cave first test in engine - design pass :The temple exterior has undergone a major overhaul, featuring new vegetation, statues, and ancient altars that reveal its history while guiding players through its mechanics. And if you're the curious type, you might just discover a hidden stone that opens a secret chamber.Summer is also a great opportunity to step away from our desks and recharge. During our travels we've been visiting medieval castles, villages, and historical landmarks across Europe, collecting inspiration that will help shape future locations in Danu.See You at Gamescom 2026!We'll be attending Gamescom in Cologne from August 24–29.If you're a player, creator, publisher, or fellow developer and would like to meet us, we'd love to connect. Feel free to reach out through the Gamescom app or send us a message on our social media channels to arrange a meeting.Thank you for fol...
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• Announcements·9 Jun 2026Official

  New Mounts, New Gear, New Adventures

  We're back with another exciting development update!While much of our recent focus has been on our title rebrand (now fully finished) , game development never slowed down. Behind the scenes we've continued adding new content, improving gameplay, and implementing valuable feedback from our latest group of experienced testers. Here's a look at what we've been working on.Main Updates• 3 New Mythical MountsMythical Fire Horse – Exclusive to the Inquisitor class, providing a significant Mana boost and increased Mana regeneration.Mythical Ice Elk – Exclusive to Templars, granting additional Stamina along with a powerful mounted attack ability.Dire Wolf – The largest wolf in Avalon. While any class can ride it, it fits the Viking playstyle best, offering multiple stat bonuses and a unique mounted attack ability.• Druidic Hunting GroundsUpdated wildlife layouts throughout the region.Added new rideable mounts that can be discovered and used across the map.• Water Mill Shops Now Open The first early versions of several long awaited stores are now active:Witch StoreScribe Shop, where players can assemble books.Potion MarketArmory Enhancement Shop• Xbox Controller Improvements Expanded controller support throughout the Quest Menu, Main Menu, and Inventory to provide a smoother console experience.Additional ImprovementsIncreased the default inventory size to 40 slots, giving players more room for loot and equipment.Fixed controller issues preventing certain quests from being completed.Improved the Equipment Statistics UI to prevent information from extending off screen.Added the new Merchant's Ring.Introduced gameplay effects for Ioan's Helmet.Increased Spider attack damage to make encounters more challenging.Rebalanced the Fire Wolf with updated overall statistics.Improved currency rewards from Tavern Epic Chests and Troll quests.This is only the beginning. We'll continue sharing larger community updates as we move closer to the next major testing phase, with plenty more gamepl...
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• Patch Notes·15 Apr 2026Official

  Something buried beneath the ruins isn't quite dead...

  Over the past 8 weeks, we’ve been refining the foundations of the experience and expanding what awaits beneath the surface.Recent progress:Fully redesigned login menu with new UI, cinematic lighting, and updated character iconsAdded custom hotkey bindingsReworked first-person camera across all characters and mountsIntroduced new mounts: wolf, elk, and fire horseImproved controller support in the main menuRescaled all mounts to match updated character proportionsEnhanced lighting and fog in the tavern environmentRefactored quest logic for smoother progressionMajor update to quest and inventory save systems - This was our biggest challenge and a major roadblock, one we’ve thankfully overcome thanks to a couple of talented coders.Our Farmland ownership video arrived on you tube: What lies beneath is slowly taking shape.We’re preparing a limited playtest, with access opening in waves. Stay tuned for upcoming article about it.👉 Wishlist now to be among the first invited
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• Patch Notes·15 Feb 2026Official

  Major Development Update - Tutorial Island Completed

  Tutorial island complete, early supporters/testers inside, dragons under supervision. Here’s what we’ve been up to:🐉 Dragons upgraded. Smoother animations, smarter attacks, and improved summoning. You can no longer summon one inside the Tavern and accidentally end someone’s birthday party. We tested this. For science.⚡ Major FPS improvements on Iona Island. Performance is now buttery smooth on most modern PCs. Less stutter, more sword swings.🕯️ Interior lighting overhaul. The Tavern cellar and homes are properly lit now. No more tripping over drunk guildmates or mysterious barrels in the dark.🔊 Enhanced special ability sounds. When you cast something powerful, you’ll actually hear it. Fire should sound like fire, not like someone dropping cutlery.🛠️ Weapon & gear repair system 2.0 (partially implemented). Indestructible gear is no longer a lifestyle choice. Your sword now has responsibilities.💬 Chat system upgraded. Private rooms, cleaner UI, smoother communication. Whisper sweet strategies… or dramatic betrayals.🧭 Quest UI & compass update. Clearer tracking, better flow, and yes, you’ll always be able to find the Tavern. Priorities matter.Ah yes... one more thing, Steam Deck tests were also successful: And that’s a wrap for this update.If you’d like to sneak a peek behind the curtains, argue about dragons, or maybe even score an early demo key, come find us in our cozy little corners of the internet. Discord is where most of the chaos happens, but we also roam freely on X, YouTube, and Instagram.Follow along, say hello, and who knows, you might end up stepping into the world before everyone else. Our cozy RPG is slowly taking shape, and we’d love for it to find a warm spot in your heart… preferably somewhere near the Tavern fireplace. 🔥
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• Patch Notes·30 Dec 2025Official

  Iona Island Tutorial Complete – Major World & Stability Update

  We’re excited to share that Iona Island, our tutorial island and home to the tavern, is now fully complete. All quests, adventure paths, training areas, and the PvP zone are in place, bringing the island together as a true starting experience. Set within an active winter environment featuring snowfall, storms, and visible tracks in the snow, Iona Island now feels alive. The demo is currently in closed beta testing, with public access planned for 2026.World and Environment ,The world continues to get more detail and atmosphere.The Tavern received major ambience upgrades including layered background sounds and new music. It now feels far more alive and reactive.,Multiple areas had their lighting refined, improving mood, depth, and general visibility during exploration.,Cleaned up clutter, fixed mismatched tile placement, and corrected several world errors, especially near bridges and other structural transitions.,Circle Arena tiles were corrected to prevent popping or misaligned visuals.,Characters and Animations ,The vaulting system has been reworked with smoother animations and better transitions. This makes movement feel more natural and athletic.,General animation cleanup removes stiffness and mismatches, improving consistency with character actions.Gameplay Improvements ,Multiple issues causing crashes or map loading failures were resolved. Switching scenes, loading interior spaces, and respawning should be noticeably more stable.,Object identifiers and scripts have been cleaned and standardized, reducing invisible gameplay issues like unreliable interaction triggers.,Various behind-the-scenes systems now communicate more consistently, which means fewer weird one-off bugs.Audio Enhancements ,Audio was a focus this cycle. The Tavern now features new background music, environmental noise, and improved sound layering.,Several maps had missing audio sources repaired so players won’t suddenly enter silent zones anymore.,Global audio behaviors were adjusted to match th...
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