Vikings!
This update introduces and integrates our previously mentioned dynamic world events system (the Challenge) into Survival. It's a framework designed to become the beating heart of the game.
Challenges are dynamic, time-limited world events that represent the core premise: you are one of Odin's chosen Einherjar, brought to Valhall to relentlessly prepare for Ragnarok. Between these glorious battles, Valhall is yours to enjoy - a time to build, live, explore, and enjoy the glory and riches you have earned.
We know you are eager for more crafting and building content, and it is coming! Our current priority is to infuse the world with this sense of purpose, life, and meaningful activity. This system ensures that all future content we add has a more meaningful place within the world.
The patch has arrived. Here's what it brings:
Dynamic World Events System
When a Challenge begins, the world itself will let you know. Listen for the resounding call of the great horn, and look around or to the sky. You may see other Einherjar preparing for battle and making their way toward the entrance.
You don't know which event will be next and when. After the call the gates are opened for a limited time and some events require to reach it's entrance on the map. You get time to prepare and get there.
Answering the call is optional. You can choose to seek glory and riches, or you can continue building your homestead and exploring the world.
All loot, resources, and rewards you earn are brought back with you to your homestead, directly fueling your progress. With them you can craft, build, trade, etc.
Live and prepare in the world, then answer the call to timed Challenges to fight for victory and return with precious loot and eternal glory.
Introducing Glory
To measure your legend in the eyes of the gods, we are introducing a new progression resource: Glory.
Glory is earned by participating in Challenges and proving your status.
While its full potential will be unlocked in future updates, accumulating Glory will be key to unlocking titles, new trading options, and other possibilities.
First Challenges
This new system arrives with its first new set of cycling Challenges, adapted from our other modes and now integrated into the Survival experience.
You may be called upon to clear a path to the celestial gates from unworthy warrior spirits - new foes with special effects, or to survive ten waves of combat.
The existing main Challenge, currently in iterative development, is our primary and most expansive one. It also plays an integral part in the system, though for now, it serves an introductory role. This framework is just the beginning, and we will build upon it with more diverse activities, including cooperative adventures and PvP battles.
Survival Improvements & Fixes
Fixed a critical issue where raiders would stop spawning under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue where animals ran into water and stay there.
Fixed an issue where the bear quest marker was incorrect on the compass.
Fixed the first island not appearing on the compass while sailing.
Fixed a bug where a wolf would repeatedly attack a small arena structure.
Food consumption rate has been slightly reduced, food drains slower.
Increased the availability of Iron Ore across the map, made it easier to find.
Smoothed out the terrain around lakes for easier placement of fish traps.
Adjusted the fist idle animation to allow physical interactions with objects.
Thank you for your feedback and support!
Skål!
Blackrose Arts