Developer posts and news about this game.
Hey folks! You can now jump in and test out online multiplayer in Mirthwood with a friend or partner! Opt-in to the Multiplayer Beta branch to get access to multiplayer functionality. (In Steam Library, right-click Mirthwood -> Properties -> Game Versions & Betas) Start
- Fix The Bandit Blockades quest able to complete itself if NPCs killed the bandits without the player even reaching the area. - Make early tools crate appear earlier so players that don't talk to Kimberly or buy seeds can still find the tools - Fix funerals not always saving/loa
Ahoy folks! It's been a while since you've heard from us... not to fear, Mirthwood lives! We've been hard at work and have some exciting updates on the horizon. Arriving later this year, you can set sail in the Seafarers Expansion ! We're also excited to be bringing Online Cooper
- Fix some bugs with jousting pausing and returning to main menu - Fix an issue with NPCs getting stuck as chat target - Fix skins when equipping a helmet in the vanity slot over a full face cover helmet - Prevent some other quest NPCs from dying - Fix issue with Celestial Stag -
Hi Folks! We hope you had a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! We're releasing one more update here before the year closes out. We've added a lot to Mirthwood this year, and plan to continue doing so in 2026 (including the Seafarers expansion)! We’re incredibly grateful for you
Hey folks! Brian and myself (Daron) are humbly asking for your support, by nominating Mirthwood for Steam's Labor of Love award. Mirthwood released last November. Sometimes it feels like it's only been a day since launch... sometimes it feels like it's been a decade. We've learne
Hey Adventurers! Hope the cozy autumn season is treating you well. We're so excited to announce that a new update is arriving later today that will forever change the Free Lands as you know them: The Foundations Update is out later today! 2025 has been an exciting year for Mirthw
- Fix gates blocking/breaking animals even when open - Fix horses disappearing if the player leaves the area - Fix some issues that could keep the loading screen stuck on - Several changes and updates to improve performance of loading new areas - Let player 2 spend feathers to in
Happy Friday, folks! Just dropping a quick note to let you know that Mirthwood is officially Steam Deck verified! If you missed our most recent dev update - check it out here to see what's coming next! One thing we didn’t mention there: the Foundations Update will add more than 4
- Optimizations for particle & weather effects - Improved scaling/readability for more UI menus, controller glyph/prompts - Improved Character Creation text/sizing/localization, profession card controller navigation issues - Change Sleep interact option to start from 2nd inte
- Fix Player Farm not loading during tutorial - Fix input state issue when changing from tutorial to main world - Fix Forest Shrine resetting (any lost items will come back now) - Fix issue with horse & some seeds missing from seed vendor - Fix issue with horse names
Hey folks, we're here to give you an update on the new things coming to Mirthwood as we draw closer to the end of the year. As always, thank you for your feedback! We monitor all of it as we continue to work on building & improving Mirthwood. We've released a small update tod
Some improvements, mostly to help new players with the early game, and bug fixes - Add new interactable highlight on trees, rocks, herbs, loot & pickups - Add new step to "Humble Beginnings" quest, "Craft a Hoe at the Anvil" for better clarity - Add new visual indicator when
Bug fixes and performance improvements - Terrain streaming and loading improvements - Terrain texture compression for lower VRAM, RAM, and install size - Fix some minor collision issues - Improve terrain collider updating (should fix more cases of running into "invisible walls")
Hey folks, today we've released and update that brings local co-op and children to Mirthwood! Everything in solo mode can now be enjoyed with company, including marriage and starting a family. Players will retain their own levels, skills, and inventories when switching between co
Hey Adventurers! We’re thrilled to be sharing a first look at the upcoming Co-Op Update in our latest trailer that was just revealed during ClemmyGames’ Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2025 ! Experience synchronous drop-in/drop-out local co-op and a dynamic shared screen for sea
1.0.66 - Added new celebratory Trophy Stand item to traveling merchant (for Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2025 inclusion) - Minor backend changes for future content
Hey everyone! Just wanted to check in and share what we’ve been working on. Since the marriage update, our focus has been on bringing co-op functionality to Mirthwood. This is coming along nicely! When we get a bit closer we’ll share more details - but expect to play together rem
- Added button to open Relationship Menu (Right-Stick Press / R) - Don't show relationship menu over active dialogue - Make hide helmet toggle persistent/save - Fix helmet toggle getting reset when equipping a new helmet - Close Skills overlay when switching tabs - Fix issue with
- Prevent the player farm debris from respawning each season - Change auto-save interval 5 to 10 minutes - Fix goats sometimes playing a wrong sfx - Fix for archer enemy trying to aim while dying/dead - Fix Chat menu hiding able to prevent player movement - Fix declining generate