Hello!
Patch 1.05, featuring the updated loading system, is now available.
This update took us a bit longer than we would have liked, but it was important for us to ensure full compatibility between old and new save files and to ensure everything works as intended. With this in place, we can now fully focus on tackling the next set of tasks.
Patch 1.05 Overview
When launching version 1.05 for the first time, a backup of your saves from the previous version will be created automatically, just in case. When loading a save from an older version (prior to 1.05), several important things will happen:
A script to restore missing quest items will run in the background.
An autosave will be triggered, updating your current save to version 1.05 with the new save/load logic. All subsequent saves during that session will use the updated system.
Missing Quest Items
On the first load in version 1.05, the script will attempt to restore all quest items that disappeared from the world by checking your inventory and other indirect conditions, such as whether a quest has been started or completed.
If, for any reason, the script does not fully complete, and you still do not see the required item in your inventory, you can use the spawnitem command (more on debug commands below).
This applies only to saves from version 1.04, where the items were already missing in the save file. In a new game started on version 1.05, this issue should not occur.
Killed Quest NPCs
If you accidentally killed a story-related NPC earlier than intended, you can use the setalivenpc command. It’s best to enter this command away from the location where the character died, or to move away and then re-enter the NPC’s spawn radius after using the command.
Below, we will include a list of characters who could have been killed earlier than intended.
Upcoming Update Plans
1.05b – In-game issue reporting form and an automated crash reporter.
1.06 – Crafting update: recipe adjustments, creation and upgrading of “Legends,” buffs to two-handed axes and hammers, and several improvements based on player feedback (such as the ability to craft multiple items at once).
1.07 – General patch: fixes for quests, gameplay mechanics, and logic issues.
1.08 – Balance update: improvements and adjustments to combat mechanics that are either not working as originally intended or causing issues.
Around version 1.10, we expect to begin implementing the first major optimizations affecting RAM and VRAM usage. These changes should have a positive impact on loading times and overall game stability.
The complete list of changes in Patch 1.05
Core systems
Completely reworked the loading logic that was causing items to disappear from the game world when loading saves.
Updated the logic of certain dynamic objects that could cause objects to overlap and leave extra clutter.
On the first load of a save created in version 1.04 (when running patch 1.05), a script will attempt to restore missing quest items.
Fixed an issue that allowed duplication of container-type items in the inventory.
Fixed several memory leaks related to frequent saving and loading.
Fixed multiple crashes that could occur unexpectedly while in the city.
Quests
Shade now takes the ring correctly during the first quest.
Improved Chewgoon’s quest logic in “The Information Miner” when bypassing him.
Improved quest logic for Chad’s armour search.
Dzher now properly completes the objective when handing over recipes.
Expanded the logic of Khutsut’s quest “A Five-Minute Venture”.
Expanded Khutsut’s behaviour in “A Five-Minute Venture”: he can no longer die to monster attacks at the start of the quest.
If Khutsut dies to hostile animals but the quest compass has already been delivered, his quest now properly completes.
Expanded how Mazhar’s dialogues about Rukh are triggered.
Adjusted hunter Hald’s reward.
Fixed quest logic in “Dregs of Society” during the dialogue with Pascal and Shay.
Fixed Corodelius’ dialogue block about the Petalophore.
Fixed Corodelius’ dynamic task for creating a super potion.
If you achieve the best outcome with the hungry woodcutters, Akim now gives the correct reward.
Fixed the pig Stipay’s name.
Expanded Irji’s quest logic in the Banker’s quest.
Fixed a bug with Fox’s pouches.
Fixed the reward for the quest “Best Snack Ever”.
Fixed the reward for the quest “Hides for Gustav”.
Fixed the rewards for the quest “The Hunters' Contest”.
Fixed Brock’s condition check in the quest where his stomach growls.
Fixed one of the dialogue options with Mustard.
Fixed the logic of the quest "Buns for Tibor”.
Fixed being unable to attack the cultists in the cave.
Fixed the placement of enemy squads in the finale.
Dallar is now correctly removed from the scene after you interact with him.
Fixed one of Hogan’s dialogue branches that disabled trading.
Adjusted Pinker’s position in the port.
Fixed the conditions for rescuing Skibbs.
Removed a property zone in the port that prevented talking to Rat.
Lambert now has a non-lethal damage tag until you confront him (New Game).
Adjusted transformation timing for Luna's Children according to their daily schedule.
Adjusted Rogue’s persuasion dialogue via the INS check.
Adjusted Irvin’s route on the road from the castle.
Loaded quest interactions now correctly display interaction visual effects after loading.
Fixed tutorial dialogue lines for Beltran, Irvin, and Kurt during story decisions.
Lucio, Godrank, Horace, and Venegas now correctly change their appearance as the story progresses.
Fixed Rogue’s dialogue with an INS check.
Blad can no longer be killed prematurely (New Game).
Fixed the dialogue with Zeze regarding the back scratcher.
Fixed the loading of the grate in the mines in its different states.
Added an animation when interacting with a dead body in the mines.
Added a reward for the quest “Broken Bridge”.
Added a missing journal entry for Grago’s quest “Thirst for Knowledge”.
Added daily schedules for Alfard’s quest-related workers.
Added daily schedules for Orrik and Norka.
Fixed a dialogue with Godrank that allowed you to report capturing the fort twice and return to Chapter 3.
Fixed Talgat’s line that could cause the player character to get stuck in dialogue.
Fixed several guards whose hair was clipping through their helmets.
Fixed a small visual glitch on a rock in the mines.
Closed a small shortcut into the mines through a gap above the gate.
Added an additional way to get out of the catacombs in the valley.
Fixed the interaction with the net in the “Fish Day” quest.
Removed the invulnerability tag from the mushroom hunter.
Gameplay
When attacking a guard, their allies will now come to their aid.
Adjusted the height of newly added resting points.
When using healing potions in combat, the character can now move. The animation speed has been increased by 25%.
Slightly updated lever interaction logic.
Legend now correctly selects the finishing move type based on whether the weapon is one-handed or two-handed.
Fixed the display of multiple Ranta fighters.
Adjusted the map unlock location on the Free Hunters’ tower so it no longer overlaps with the flag.
Fixed equipment item swapping (changing different slots could duplicate or overwrite items).
Fixed being able to change stances while drawing a weapon without having the required skill.
Crossbows once again work as intended.
Fine amounts have been reduced by 75% (temporary).
NPCs now correctly react to theft (they either fight you or call the guards).
Guards now have the bandit enemy tag.
Fixed a collider near Nerest’s house that prevented you from jumping onto the rock with the plant.
Fixed torches being automatically equipped when purchasing them from merchants.
Fixed headshot damage for bows and crossbows.
Lockpicks are now twice as durable.
Added a post-fishing animation loop.
A torch you’re using remains lit after loading a save.
Storage containers and weapon racks now correctly save items.
Fixed bleed damage dealt by monsters.
Exiting Boorma now correctly loads the outer layers of the city.
Followers now step back from the player if you stand too close, to prevent them from getting stuck in tight spaces.
Fixed how the two-handed sword “Legend” is displayed in cutscenes.
Adjusted the navigation mesh at the city gates that was preventing the party from entering.
Fixed several ladders that were floating in the air.
Fixed several traps that were floating in the air.
Increased pickpocketing range (previously, slight movement by the target could interrupt the theft too early).
Turtles are no longer raid bosses - they can now be properly damaged by heavy attacks.
There is now a bed for the player in the poorhouse.
Irvin now grants full experience for killing monsters.
Reduced Kriggs’ health in Ranta.
If a thrown torch on the ground is still burning, you can now pick it up.
Reduced the intensity of the Red Sky effect.
Reduced fog intensity in swamp weather.
Slightly rebalanced XP for higher-tier monsters within the same class: the difference between young and regular specimens has been significantly increased.
Fixed the cabbage pie recipe.
Fixed a crash when using the smugglers’ pig.
Fixed a swamp fly animation that launched it into space.
The fine for fighting without cause is now applied correctly.
Fixed the chance for NPCs to use the “latest rumours” dialogue pool.
Notice boards now correctly refresh daily tasks for the Gravediggers’ Guild.
Fixed photo mode collision.
Gustav now also teaches rare trophies.
Sound and music
The end-of-combat sound has been moved to the combat music category (the combat music slider now controls its volume).
Assigned correct classes to sounds that previously did not respond to the volume slider.
World
Fixed several NPC interactions.
Fixed post-processing in the swamps.
Improvements
Guards now display the fine amount when arresting you.
The fine amount is now displayed immediately after committing a crime.
Added special locations for skipping time (they allow you to fast-forward time and are available in all key locations, but they do not restore health or fatigue, and only slightly reduce hunger and thirst).
Added a new collider for merchants, allowing you to interact with them across counters.
The bulk-buy button is now highlighted in a different colour and shows the items being purchased at the top.
Added a detailed town map stand.
At DEX 30+, locks are now picked automatically.
UI/UX
Slight camera adjustments in the barber interface.
The player character now steps aside when interacting with notice boards to avoid blocking the view.
Spacebar can now be used to pause cutscenes.
Quick and autosaves are now sorted by date.
Added a Continue button in the main menu and on the death screen, which loads the latest save.
Bleed damage is now displayed on enemies.
Updated trade logic: empty slots now shift toward free cells to prevent item duplication.
Updated the health bar HUD; the fatigue marker has been removed; stamina is now governed by thirst.
Fixed arrow display in combat mode.
Notes from notice boards can now be taken by clicking the button with the mouse.
Items that belong to someone are now marked in red.
Character names are now displayed in dialogue subtitles.
Improved display in Ranta mode (21:9).
Improved hero display in Ranta deck selection (21:9).
Improved map display (21:9).
Improved inventory display (21:9).
Improved journal display (21:9).
Improved fishing display (21:9).
Improved camp display (21:9).
Improved display of most workstations (21:9).
The time of day is now displayed on the compass.
Localization
Fixed shovel localization in multiple languages.
Debug Console (Shift + F12)
If you encounter issues with missing items or killed NPCs, the debug console can help you continue your playthrough. Use the following commands. You can find a list of character and item IDs in this table.
spawnitem (ID) – Spawns an item in front of the player (spawnitem oldgoblinnote)
debugsettrigger (ID) – Sets a trigger (debugsettrigger quest1done)
debugunsettrigger (ID) – Disables a trigger (debugunsettrigger quest1done)
forceenablespeak (ID) – Enables dialogue for an NPC (forceenablespeak Nerest)
additemid (ID) – Adds an item to the inventory (additemid item_01)
teleportnpc (ID) – Teleports an NPC to the player (teleportnpc Nerest)
setalivenpc (ID) – Revives an NPC (setalivenpc Nerest)
removelodlevels all – Disables all LOD layers if they have overlapped on the map
forcefollownpc (ID) – Forces an NPC to follow the player (forcefollownpc Nerest)
setquest (ID) – Selects a quest for use with startquest, completequest, setactivetask, or setcompletetask (setquest quest1)
startquest (ID) – Starts a quest (startquest quest1)
completequest (ID) – Completes a quest (completequest quest1)
setactivetask (ID) – Sets a quest task (setactivetask task01)
setcompletetask (ID) – Completes a quest task (setcompletetask task01)
~ The Fire & Frost Team