Yondel

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• Patch Notes·29 Aug 2026Official

  Yondel Update 0.4.8 — Connected Worlds

  Find a world, meet its players, and leave a history behind. Update 0.4.8 rebuilds the co-op screen around a live public-session browser, brings Yondel to three languages, opens the new Swamp biome, and gives every character a permanent History. It also delivers a major performance pass and fixes several long-standing multiplayer and menu problems. Co-op compatibility: Update 0.4.8 uses protocol 42. The game checks both the release version and protocol, so 0.4.7 clients cannot join 0.4.8 sessions. Everyone in a group must update first. New Live multiplayer session browser — the co-op screen now lists public sessions with their flag, title, player count, in-game day, chat language, and lock status. Host Game now sits in the browser header. Full host setup — name your session, choose Open or Locked access with a password, allow 2–8 players, and select its chat language. Passwords are sent only in the join request and are never exposed in lobby metadata. Three complete languages — the UI, all 185 items, categories, and tooltips are now available in English, 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), and Русский. Change language from Options. Swamps — explore a new wetland biome with slow-churning murk, algae shorelines, drifting duckweed, and gas bubbles that rise and burst. Existing worlds can discover swamps in newly generated chunks. Water and swamp wading — walking through shallow water now leaves ripples behind you in both swamps and open water. Character History — a permanent History page in the pause menu records kills by species, deaths by cause, days survived, time played, and Journey rank. The bestiary gallery fills with colour as you defeat each species. Progress that travels home — kills earned while playing in a friend's world are also recorded in the character's own bound world. Expressive eyes — characters narrow their eyes when landing a hit and flinch wide-eyed when taking damage. Other players can see these reactions in co-op. Steam identity in co-op — the players pan...
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• Patch Notes·10 Aug 2026Official

  Yondel Update 0.4.7 — Clans, Creations & Caves

  Raise your banner, share your art, gear up, and venture deeper. Update 0.4.7 is one of Yondel's largest updates yet. Create a clan with its own identity, publish paintings through the Steam Workshop, expand your equipment with helmets and new weapons, build specialized crafting stations and living spaces, and descend to the newly opened Floor -2. Armor & WeaponsThe armor system now includes six visible body armors: Wooden, Leather, Copper, Iron, Golden, and Silver. Silver is Yondel's finest armor material and sits at the top of the protection ladder.Added six matching helmets. Helmet and body-armor defense values stack together.Armor grants clear, flat Physical Defense and Magical Defense points rather than percentage-based protection. Magical Defense also lays groundwork for future threats.Added four swords: Copper, Iron, Gold, and Silver. Gold delivers the highest raw damage but has low durability, while Silver is the rarest and lasts the longest.Added trophy equipment crafted from cave-monster drops: the Bat Hat, Rock Beetle Hat, Bat Bat, and Beetle Cleaver.Weapons now use a faster slash animation, with the character's arm sweeping through the attack. New Buildings & MaterialsWardrobe: Restyle your character without leaving the world and save up to four named outfits for quick swapping.Bathroom: Use a working shower with running water, foam, and steam.WC: Added a curtained toilet stall. The curtain closes while someone is inside.Stone Cutter: A dedicated stoneworking bench. Gravel and garden flooring recipes are now crafted here.Artisan Table: A decorative crafting bench for grass and strawberry floors and walls.Owner's Door: A crown-marked stone-and-iron door that only the host can open or remove in co-op, including in worlds with trusted players.Painting Stand: Place two stands beside one another and they automatically merge into a wide frame.Added grass walls, strawberry walls, grass floors, strawberry floors, and three garden-floor styles. Steam Workshop: Pai...
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• Patch Notes·1 Aug 2026Official

  Yondel Update 0.4.6 — Forged for Survival

  Suit up, sort faster, and feel every strike. Update 0.4.6 introduces Yondel's first complete Armor & Equipment system, smarter inventory tools, stronger mining feedback, new display options, and a browser-based Avatar Studio. This update also includes additional rendering polish and a major collection of gameplay, interface, and co-op fixes. Armor & Equipment Added six craftable body armors: Wooden, Leather, Copper, Iron, Silver, and Golden.Equipped armor now appears on your character through chest and upper-arm overlays, and it is also visible to other players in co-op.Armor provides flat physical and magical damage reduction, reducing incoming damage by fixed values rather than percentages.Each material has its own protection and efficiency values. In Yondel's material hierarchy, Silver armor provides greater protection than Golden armor.Added a dedicated Armor tab to the Anvil, where all six armors can be forged.Equipped armor is saved with your character and restored when you load the world again. Inventory SortingAdded new Smart Sort and Quantity Sort controls above the inventory grid.Sorting affects only the main inventory slots, leaving your hotbar exactly as you arranged it.Tools and watering cans are kept separate and are never incorrectly merged while sorting. Mining Hit FeedbackEvery mining strike now bursts debris colored to match the material being hit.Mining targets briefly flinch on impact, making each swing feel clearer and more responsive.The new mining feedback works in both single-player and co-op. Windowed Display ModeAdded a new Fullscreen / Windowed toggle to the Options menu.Windowed mode supports fixed 720p and 1080p window sizes.Display changes are now saved only when you apply them; backing out of the menu leaves your previous settings unchanged. Avatar Web StudioLaunched the companion Yondel Avatar Web Studio.Build your avatar in the browser and export the finished character as a PNG.The Avatar Studio is a companion website and is not part...
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• Patch Notes·28 Jul 2026Official

  Yondel Update 0.4.5 — Waylight Rising

  Ranks & LevelsAdded a complete 40-level progression system. Gain XP as you play and rise through the Waylight ranks.Every level has its own evolving Waylight badge, growing from the early Shardbearer crests to the final Beacon of Yondel.Your level, rank, and badge now provide a clear record of your long-term progress.Real-Time Sunlight & World ShadowsAdded real-time sunlight across the world.World objects now cast directional shadows, giving outdoor environments more depth and a stronger time-of-day atmosphere.Lighting and shadows update continuously as the world's light changes. Updated Water TexturesReplaced the previous water visuals with newly created textures designed specifically for Yondel.The refreshed turquoise surface pattern gives ponds and waterways a clearer, more distinctive appearance against the surrounding terrain. Building Placement PreviewAdded a visible building preview while positioning a structure.You can now see a building's intended location and footprint before confirming its placement. Co-op FixesFixed multiple co-op issues to make shared worlds smoother and more reliable. Update 0.4.5 focuses on making Yondel feel more alive, more readable, and more rewarding—whether you are building alone or progressing through a shared world with friends. Thank you for supporting Yondel during Early Access. Keep climbing—the Waylight has only begun to rise!
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• Patch Notes·23 Jul 2026Official

  Yondel Update 0.4.4 — First Descent

  The First Descent Added Underground Floor −1, the first of several planned underground layers. Added craftable stairs for travelling between the surface and underground floors. Added new mobs that inhabit Floor −1. Forging & Combat Added the new Anvil building and forging interface. Added the new Dagger weapon. Inventory & Hotbar Overhaul Completely redesigned and improved the inventory interface. Remapped and enhanced the hotbar for clearer and smoother item management. Maps & Worlds Map I and Map II are now fully functional. Players can use maps to view the surrounding area. Added the option to rename existing worlds. Audio & Fixes Added a new sound effect for looting and picking up items. Fixed several gameplay and interface bugs. Update 0.4.4 lays the foundation for Yondel’s underground progression while improving exploration, crafting, combat, navigation, and everyday inventory management. Thank you for supporting Yondel during Early Access. The descent has only just begun!
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