Walthros: Renewal

Released: Mar 15, 2023
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Last updated: 15 Sep 2026, 20:11 GMT

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15 Mar 2026Developer post
Walthros Renewal+ Update
-Title screen update for Walthros: Renewal+ edition. -Additional frames of animation, color tweaks, and improved art for all NPCs and playable characters throughout game. -Beefy Croaks NPC is now beefier. -Additional sound effects throughout the game. -Visual additions to shop me
02 Jan 2025Developer post
1/2/25 Patch Notes
-A few maptile layering fixes Bug Fixes: -Bug where two quests could trigger simultaneously in Tengun City. -Animation error in Pescado Labs cutscene transitions. -Improper NPC placement outside of Blue Shrine. -Issues with sidequest menu in HQ.
31 Dec 2024Developer post
Bonus Feature - Walthros '98
The original version of Walthros (Released in 1998-2002) is now available as a bonus feature within Walthros: Renewal! Select Extras from the W:R title screen and pick Walthros (1998) to play my very first game, warts and all. Aside from a couple of bugs, this is the original gam
30 Dec 2024Developer post
12/29/2024 Patch Notes
Adjusted volume of some sound effects. Updated some NPC locations. Adjusted cost of some items. Bug Fixes: Healing item Goo recovering the wrong amount. Incorrect cost display on Flopsberg Ticket item. Saved game message not clearing if main menu opened at the same time. "Faster
Adjusted volume of some sound effects.
Updated some NPC locations.
Adjusted cost of some items.
Bug Fixes:

Healing item Goo recovering the wrong amount.
Incorrect cost display on Flopsberg Ticket item.
Saved game message not clearing if main menu opened at the same time.
"Faster movement" option wasn't working on all maps.
Some shops allowed players to access main menu when they shouldn't be able to.
Some enemies could drop dummied out items in rare circumstances.
Bug in the third digging minigame stage.
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23 Dec 2024Developer post
12/23/2024 Update
Fixed bug in which VR arena battles unlocked in the wrong order Updated some enemy graphics Updated some colors for readability
Fixed bug in which VR arena battles unlocked in the wrong order
Updated some enemy graphics
Updated some colors for readability
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26 Sep 2024Developer post
Remastered Soundtrack Now Available
Exciting news! The remastered soundtrack for Walthros: Renewal is now available. Tracks are free to stream or can be downloaded as a complete 35 track album for $5:
03 Jul 2024Developer post
7/3/24 - Minor Patch
-Improved controller support and responsiveness
02 Jul 2024Developer post
7/2/24 Update
Minor control fixes
01 Jul 2024Developer post
Minor Patch 7/1/24
Updated some user interface colors for improved clarity
07 Jun 2024Developer post
1st Anniversary Update
Additions: -Added VR Battle Arena to Beta City southwest. -New skills available for Bob. -Added Commentary Mode, enable from Settings menu. -Minor dialogue additions throughout, clarifying some story events. -Updated some enemy graphics. -Redesigned Frozen Queen boss fight. -New
03 Apr 2023Developer post
Patch Notes 4/3/23
-Adjusted boss stats for Bogmagog battle. -Typo fixed in Double Poke description. -Possible fix for Save option not being available in rare circumstances.
01 Apr 2023Developer post
Happy Birthday Bob!
April 2nd, 1992, was the date I drew Sky Flyers #1, the very first comic starring Bob Surlaw. I was eight years old, and a fish with a lot of chin was the funniest thing in the world! To celebrate that day, anyone who launches Walthros: Renewal on 4/2 will receive some free, uniq
26 Mar 2023Developer post
3/26/23 Patch Notes
-Fixed a misnumbered bestiary entry. -Minor maptile fixes. -Fix to prevent a specific key item from being resold after obtaining. -Fixed a door graphic in Grey Shrine that could appear closed even after opening (did not impede function.) -Title screen no longer shows Continue or
23 Mar 2023Developer post
3/22/23 Patch Notes
-Fixed a typo. -Updated equipment settings for temporary character L. -Bug fix to one buggy room in Grey Shrine. -Fixed an issue with stuck text after healing outside of battle depending on party composition.
22 Mar 2023Developer post
3/21/23 Patch Notes
-Minor map tile fixes. -Removed Extra XP/Gold Earned options from Settings, combining options was causing unexpected errors. May add back later with some changes. For now, enemies on easy mode have received XP/Gold boosts. -Rebalanced enemy speed stats when battles are set to Act
20 Mar 2023Developer post
3/20/23 Patch Notes
3/20/23 Patch Notes -Added option to reduce screen shake in cutscenes. -Run button can no longer be used in combination with "Faster move speed on map" setting enabled. Speed became so high that it became possible for graphics to misalign and some cutscenes to glitch. -Minor adju
16 Mar 2023Developer post
Patch Notes 3/16/23
-Fixes to battle graphics for temporary hero (B.) -Minor tile layering fixes. -Rearragned main menu so menu bar no longer clips over total money. -Adjusted retry load point after specific bosses. -Added Return to Title option. -Adjusted color palette when Bright or Flat options a
21 Sep 2022Developer post
Demo is now available (again!)
A newly rebuilt Walthros: Renewal demo is now available, replacing the older version that was available last year. This demo launches players right into the action starting with the game's third mission, the Blue Shrine expedition. After that, players can explore Beta City, make
15 Jan 2022Developer post
Notice: Demo down for now
Please note: The demo has been disabled due to massive incompatibility issues with the (eventual) final release! I'm hoping to add a new demo at some point but for now need to focus on finishing up the rest of the game. Thank you for your understanding!