Fates of Ort

8BitSkull

Released
Mar 31, 2020
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Last updated
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RPGOpen WorldChoices MatterTacticalMagic

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Change history · Builds & patches

  1. Developer post

    Announcing Skull Horde - our new upcoming game!

    Skull Horde is an auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer. Find powerful loot and create overpowered builds. Summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh! Find out more (and wishlist) on the Steam page:

  2. Developer post

    Steam Cloud updated

    Before launching the game, please consider backing up your save files. They are located here: Win: %appdata%\Roaming\fates_of_ort\ Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/fates_of_ort/ Linux: ~/.config/fates_of_ort/ You can also see and download all saves associated with your account

  3. Developer post

    Upcoming cloud save change

    In the coming days, we will be making an update that should enable cloud save syncing between PC and Steam Deck. We are making this announcement ahead of time, so that you are aware when the change becomes effective. You may see a prompt about save file conflicts, so be very care

  4. Developer post

    Steam Deck

    We are pleased to announce that Fates of Ort now supports the Steam Deck. If there are any issues - please let us know.

  5. Developer post

    Release version 1.4.1

    Changes Performance upgrade. Implemented engine side frustum culling. This should provide a significant framerate improvement, particularly on larger/denser maps.

  6. Developer post

    New content update: Lunar Battles!

    Battle powerful foes in this free Fates of Ort content update. Gather and return moon rocks to the Stargazer near the Chroniclary to receive the usual rewards... But this time - you will also unlock a gateway to the very moons of Ort. The Lunar Battles update is a free content up

  7. Developer post

    Version 1.4.0

    Changes New feature: Moon Wizard (available in game now, but announcement will follow later) Fix: Breakable objects will now respawn when loading / starting a new save file. Buffed the Defense stat on new drops. Chests and breakable objects now favour coin drops of lowest type. R

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    Patch - version 1.3.1

    Changes Update: Latest version of LuaJIT implemented. Expect this to solve most Linux specific bugs, along with better performance generally across operating systems. This may improve issues on macOS as well. Fix: Default sound settings set to 50% Updated game icon Added version

  9. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    Fates Of Ort is a clever action RPG mashup

    There was a time when actual arguments were had over the validity of "real time with pause" as a design choice. A foolish time we ought not to revisit. I bring it up because I've been playing Fates Of Ort, a light-hearted action RPG that's more like "pause with real time". Everyt

  10. Developer post

    Legendary Item Pack

    This free update introduces several new legendary items to be found and exploited. Seek out the Archmage's Wand, the Ring of Stone, the Pendant of Flying Teeth, and many more... Thank you for the support for our game, and we hope you enjoy this update!

  11. Developer post

    Patch - version 1.3.0

    Changes Updated behaviour of 'doubling' chests. Updated level caps in later stage areas. You now have to face allies to speak to them. Gamepad: World map will now start at wherever you last encountered a Fate Spike, rather than always at the Academy. Fix: Mouse & keyboard con

  12. Developer post

    Patch - version 1.2.5

    Changes Performance improvements in enemy logic. Added tips on transition between screens. These can be turned off in the visual section of the settings menu. Improved gamepad target locking. Fix: Gamepad issue when reading journals found on desks. Fix: Gamepad toggling of Tarkum

  13. Developer post

    Patch - version 1.2.4

    Changes Added gamepad target locking tutorial in Academy. Fix: Text over chests and rifts was broken in 1.2.3. Moved position of Tarkumendo fast travel markers to improve gamepad navigation. Moved gamepad button hints for spells and quest items to make them clearer.

  14. Developer post

    Patch - version 1.2.3

    Changes Improved text legibility. Gamepad: Improved menu UX. Gamepad: Added LPad support to menus. Corrected performance improvement to ensure it works on MacOS and Linux. Updated dev Twitch link. Gamepad: Fix bug where Fate spike menus could be opened simultaneously with dialogu

  15. Developer post

    Patch - version 1.2.2

    Fixes Significant performance improvement Added keyboard shortcuts to dialogue (move up/down to select options, quit to close, use quest item to make selection) Minor Linux crash fixes Fixed errors generated by skeleton mage projectiles Fixed bug related to Princess Ripa's dialog

  16. Developer post

    Patch - version 1.2.1

    Fixes Added constraint on gamepad target crosshair so that it can not go off screen. Fix: When settings menu was accessed from start menu using gamepad, SFX slider would be instantly selected for sliding. Fix: Added function to prevent assigning same input to multiple actions. Ad

  17. Developer post

    Gamepad Overhaul - Version 1.2.0

    Gamepad Overhaul The gamepad controls have been overhauled completely. We would love to welcome feedback and bug reports so that we can improve them further if possible! Fixes Fixed bug relating to button press detection in the in-game HUD for non-default resolutions. Fixed bug w

  18. Developer post

    Coming soon: Gamepad overhaul

    A complete revamp of Fates of Ort's gamepad controls is in progress. The current system relies heavily on controlling a cursor with a joystick, which is a clunky solution. The new system includes the ability to target-lock enemies, and the in-game menus will be redesigned to move

  19. Developer post

    Unhallowed Bones

    'Unhallowed Bones' is a time limited quest. Play Fates of Ort between October 29th and November 7th to gain the 'Unhallowed Bones' quest. If you manage to defeat the envoy of the Bone King, you can claim a unique and powerful blade.

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    Patch - version 1.1.2

    Fixes Hero Mode - fixed a bug where you were able to use the last element to be lost. Fixed bug where attunement combo would be hurt when using large Fate Spike under Dormenkhort. Fixed bug that made it impossible to quit to main menu and then loading another slot.