16 Nov 2023Developer postOriginal post (opens in a new tab)

Early Access Patch 12

Hello witches,

Here we are with another update. We feel like two highlights are worth mentioning - first of all, we’re expanding the map by opening a new exploration biome, Swamp. Watch out, don’t get lost! Additionally, from this update we’re enabling Tzoru breeding - by building your own stable, you can now breed Tzoru, expanding upon your menagerie. Full patch notes are as follows:

BUGFIXES:

Crystal Ball can now be correctly picked up again
Cuflows will no longer disappear from the Breeder
Fixed a rare issue that could cause the player to fall off their broom while flying above the city
All gem nodes should now respawn correctly
Changing between DX11 and DX12 will now save correctly
Alchemy Exam can now be progressed correctly
Metal Rack and Big Metal Rack slots will no longer bug out and prevent placing chests on them
Using Farming Charm no longer causes excessive Stamina drain
More fixes to flowers spawning underground
Fixed cutscene activator for “Soul of Boran” quest
Curry recipe no longer magically changes into Savoury Crepe after reloading the game
Fixed Gemstone Trophy collision for easier placement
Fixed an issue that could prevent spawning items on Astra Beacons
Demascium Bar and Bronze Bar no longer share an icon
Instant Grow Potion and Potion of Resilience no longer share a recipe
Added a missing item icon to Sweet Dreams Potion recipe
Fixed Miruta’s Nili Festival dialogue
Sky Mackerel now has its own icon
Clothes Hanger can now be correctly navigated with a controller
Dyeing table can now be correctly navigated with a controller
Added missing animation for Haddock
Thunder Eel is now correctly added to the compendium
Sweet and Mild dough no longer stack together in the inventory
Tutorial popup window will no longer block initial interaction with Rogost
Cat form no longer causes the player to skip the dialogue in Cat’s quest dungeon, preventing a blocker
Festivals now end correctly
Advanced Alchemy progress no longer resets after reloading the game
Fixed a rare issue with Scorpions falling underground, which could prevent the player from completing a riddle
Items received from Pafft Shrines will no longer disappear from inventory
Fixed Yutu quest - the cat will now appear correctly
Opening Camera with quick select menu will now cause it to display navigation prompts correctly

MAJOR FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS:

Added new biome: Swamp
Implemented Tzoru breeding; Stable plans can be purchased from Rogost, Tzoru can be purchased from Tulok or caught in the wild, just make sure you have a Female Tzoru. Tulok also helps out with the breeding process.
Reworked and improved the Relations UI
Higher quality of altars (and ingredients used) will now make the ritual last considerably longer
Added multiple hidden bags with special rewards, all around the world, that can only be found and opened in Cat Form
The NPCs now have more liked and loved gift options
Your coordinates are now displayed on the compass (turned OFF by default, but can be enabled in Options)
Added a new quest for Cassandra, related to Swamp biome
Added Feed Mixer to Rogost’s store
Added an UI tip for harvestable plants
You can now sort Waypoints on the map
Added new categories to the compendium
The player can now plant decorative trees on the farm
You can now fly higher
Significant updates to compendium and witch exam UI
Added new settings: motion blur and light shafts
Artisan table no longer requires wood to craft

MINOR FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS:

Store icons on the map now display their business hours
Adjusted Bortur’s Tree entrance to prevent the player from being stuck
Reduced the size of Clove model
Adjusted Rogost’s schedule to prevent him from rarely becoming stuck in his own house
White paint is now brighter
Added a book about Dree to the Library
Dyeing table now displays which items are usable on it
Added some new decorative carpets which you can put in your home
Adjusted Basic Fodder to work for both Cuflows and Tzoru
Disabled player collision with insects
Disabled player collision with harvestable plants on the farm
Cassandra’s shop will now display which of the purchasable blueprints we already own
Added NPC small talks with hints about gifts and game mechanics
Added 4 new magical vegetables
Wardrobe slots now display the colour of clothes
You can now build wooden paths on the farm
Added two new Kaoh locations to explore (a temple on the hills and a buried courthouse on the steppes)

We hope these changes will make your stay on the Fern Island more comfortable. Rest assured that your feedback is always heard, and is an important part of our workflow for future updates. Thank you for all activity so far, reporting issues and hanging out with us in Discord. We couldn’t have done this without you!

Best Regards,
Enjoy Studio team