- v1.1.0.2 Hot Fixes - 07/18/2024 - 18 July 2024
Ⅰ. Summary ◈ Improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. Ⅱ. Improvements ◌ Hero skill can now be targeted first when opening the hero card details window with the gamepad. III. Bug Fixes ◌ A spelling error in the official intro video's English language settings has been corrected. ◌ An incorrect translation issue in the English language settings has been addressed. ("Extinct"→"Apocalypse" Imprint Stone) ◌ An issue preventing certain monster cards from being registered in the Encyclopedia has been fixed. ◌ A visual glitch has been resolved where the effect appeared disconnected upon removal of barrier. ◌ An audio volume adjustment issue has been fixed. Audio volumes will now increment/decrement by 5 as intended. ◌ A bug causing unexpected game client crashes during gameplay with gamepads has been resolved. ◌ A bug causing loss of focus or control while playing with gamepads has bee…
- Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears Official Release - 15 July 2024
Greetings, Adventurers! Four months have quickly flown by since we launched Early Access on March 21st. We extend our deepest gratitude to all who participated in the Early Access and provided invaluable feedback. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in polishing the game and crafting a more enjoyable experience for everyone. And Ta-da! Today, we are thrilled to officially announce that Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears has been released! The released version features not just a new difficulty mode and event missions, but also introduces unique and exciting content exclusive to the Apocalypse difficulty. 【New Difficulty Modes】 ◌ 2 new difficulty modes have been added: Easy (Salvation) and Hard (Apocalypse). ◌ The default difficulty is set to Normal (Adversity). ◌ Hard (Apocalypse) difficulty unlocks upon clearing either Easy (Salvation) or Normal (Adversity) mode. 【New Event Missi…
- v1.1.0.1 Update Patch Note - 07/15/2024 - 15 July 2024
Ⅰ. Summary ◈ 2 new difficulty modes have been added. ◈ In an effort to improve overall game balance, adjustments have been made to hero cards, artifacts, and other elements. ◈ Improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. Ⅱ. Content 【Difficulty Modes】 ◌ 2 new difficulty modes have been added, offering players a total of three distinct difficulty levels. ◌ The default difficulty is set to Normal (Adversity). ◌ Hard (Apocalypse) difficulty unlocks upon clearing either Easy (Salvation) or Normal (Adversity) mode. ◎ Mode Descriptions ◇ Easy (Salvation) ◌ The power of all enemies is decreased. ◌ There will be no reward and EXP penalties when heroes enter an expedition region with a lower level. ◌ Contamination level does not increase upon abandoning an expedition. ◇ Normal (Adversity) ◌ The recommended difficulty for the game. ◌ There will be reward and EXP penalties when heroes enter an…
- Dev Letter - 13 June 2024
Greetings, Adventurers! We are excited to reconnect with you as we gear up for June! Our development team is working tirelessly behind the scenes, enriching the game with new content and features designed to elevate the experience to new heights. We're also actively incorporating your valuable feedback alongside our own plans to create an even more engaging and entertaining adventure. We will provide a brief overview of the upcoming updates that will be implemented in the official version of the game. ◆ A new difficulty mode will be added. ◌ Calling all elite adventurers! Brace yourself for the ultimate test of survival: A brand-new difficulty mode ravaged by severe contamination, brimming with devastating environments, relentless enemies, and breathtaking challenges. ◆ New heroes will be added. ◌ New heroes with unique and distinctive skills and abilities will join the expedition to fi…
- v1.0.0.7 Hot Fixes - 05/10/2024 - 10 May 2024
Ⅰ. Summary ◆ Improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. Ⅱ. Improvements ◌ The German localization for the game has been updated to distinguish between the terms "heal" and "revival." Previously, both concepts were translated as "regeneration". Now, "Erholung" is used to specifically denote "revival." III. Bug Fixes ◌ An issue preventing players from completing "Talisman Collector" achievement even after collecting all artifacts, including Heart of Kassertof and Liberated Heart of Kassertof in the final stage, has been resolved. ◌ Incorrect reward values displayed during several expedition nodes have been addressed in Portuguese localization. ◌ A bug causing the escort card's current HP information to be displayed incorrectly when Luminus joins the expedition deck has been fixed. ◌ The "Grim Scythe" artifact effect will now function correctly in all regions of the game. ◌ The skil…
- v1.0.0.6 HotFixes - 04/26/2024 - 26 April 2024
Ⅰ. Summary ◆ Several game balance adjustments have been made. ◆ Improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. Ⅱ. Details : Balance Adjustment ◆ Hero Card ◎ Several hero cards' skills have been revised. 【Akant】 ◌ Gorged (Passive skill): When hit, its Max HP increases for the rest of this battle. 【Heavenium Buster】 ◌ Supercharged Magic Cannon (Active skill): The skill now deals percing Area-of-Effect (AoE) damage, instead of normal damage. Additionally, the bonus damage dealt for each buff removed has been changed from piercing to normal damage. ◌ Energy Explosion (Exclusive imprint skill): The skill's cast time has been removed, resulting in a longer cooldown. 【Luminus】 ◌ Song of Forest (Passive skill): On this card's turn, remove 1 debuff from all allies. (Got rid of "with 25% chance" from the previous skill information) ◌ The Great Spirit's Blessing (Passive skill) * Before: Increa…
- v1.0.0.5 Hot Fixes - 04/12/2024 - 12 April 2024
◌ Bug fixes have been implemented. ◌ Fixed a bug that caused the game client to crash unexpectedly during gameplay. ◌ Adjusted tooltip texts to prevent them from exceeding the screen boundaries in certain language settings. ◌ Corrected several translation errors in both english and Spanish. ◌ Resolved an issue where the Contamination Level visual effects appeared in an incorrect location.
- v1.0.0.4 Hot Fixes - 04/05/2024 - 5 April 2024
◌ Several game balance adjustments have been made. ◌ Improvements and bug fixes have been implemented. ◆ Contamination level ◎ Revised in a way the positive effects from contamination build up can be emerged at an earlier stage than currently implemented. ◌ Contamination build up buff appears when a hero's contamination level is accumulated by 50 -> 30. : The buff will be boosted by each stage, when the accumulated contamination level reaches 30/60/80 respectively. ◎ Fixed in a way that the contamination spread can be activated at a higher contamination level, compared to the existing threshold. ◌ Contamination spreads to all allies when a hero's contamination level is accumulated by 50 -> 60. ◆ Hero : Several hero skills have been revised. ◎ Gracia ◌ Light of Purification (Active skill) : The ability to purify contamination level has been enhanced. She can now immediately purify contam…
- Letter from the Dev Team - 29 March 2024
Dear adventurers, This is Director Jay from Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears development team. A week has already flown by since our Early Access launch, and it still feels unreal! We are incredibly grateful to every adventurer who has embarked on this journey with us. Your passionate thoughts, insightful opinions, and heartfelt feedback are truly invaluable. Initially, we considered replying directly to your amazing reviews on our official Steam and Discord community pages. However, we decided an official announcement would be more effective, ensuring everyone is informed about our plans and deeply appreciative of your participation in the Early Access phase. ◆ The challenge of the game intensifies as contamination levels rise. - Yes, the game gets more difficult as contamination level increases. However, contamination spread from the Black Tears also offer a path to considerable power.…
- v1.0.0.3 Hot Fixes - 03/29/2024 - 29 March 2024
◆ Improvements and Bug Fixes: ◌ The hero deck combination you choose on the world map can now be saved before embarking on an expedition. However, please note that the deck will be reset upon returning to town after completing the expedition. ◌ During expeditions, you can now conveniently check your Mana balance displayed at the top of the screen alongside Gold, Soulstone, Lumber, and Ore. ◌ Players can now easily monitor each hero's contamination level directly on the expedition screen's lower section. For greater clarity, the exact contamination level value is now displayed next to the gauge bar for each hero during expeditions. ◌ The detailed hero information window no longer obscures hero images in the battle queue while on expeditions. ◌ Facility-related sales events in town are now visually emphasized by highlighting the discounted cost section. ◌ The background image during the G…
- v1.0.0.2 Hot Fixes #3 - 03/25/2024 - 25 March 2024
◆ Improvements and Bug Fixes: ◌ Fixed a bug that caused the game client to crash unexpectedly when Contamination level first reached 100 and Black Tears Affliction began. ◌ Addressed an issue where a symbol code appeared in the skill description for Celvastein's Guiding Light. ◌ Corrected an error where different language text appeared in the description, when enhancing Hellkite's Awakening skill, "Disruption", from the Guild facility. ◌ Updated the translation of Flashmonger's passive skill description, "Wound", which was previously incorrect. ◌ The issue where enemy monster information of Arcturus was not displayed when hovering the mouse has been addressed. ◌ An issue causing the game client to crash unexpectedly when placing a hero in the Tavern has been resolved. ◌ A crash issue that occurred when equipping or unequipping the Imprinting Stone at the Divination Hall has been fixed.…
- v1.0.0.2 Hot Fixes #2 - 03/22/2024 - 22 March 2024
◆ Improvements and bug fixes ◌ Improvements - The game language will now automatically match your Steam client's default language. - Cards in the "Silence" state will now display a dedicated sign on their skill icons for better visibility. - Removed our custom screenshot shortcut (F12) to avoid conflicting with Steam's built-in functionality. ◌ Bug Fixes - Resolved an issue where some "?" event nodes displayed inaccurate numerical values. - Addressed a bug that caused hero and monster card details to appear off-screen. - Localization Fix: Button tooltip text will now accurately reflect the chosen game language, upon changing the settings on the main menu. - The "" buff visual effect on hero cards will now be displayed correctly. - Double sound playback on Storage tab clicks (Consumables and Artifacts) has been eliminated. - Miscellaneous instances of missing capitalization and incorrect…
- v1.0.0.1 Hot Fixes - 03/22/2024 - 22 March 2024
◆ Improvements and Bug Fixes: ◌ Fixed an issue where the initial game language setting did not automatically match the default system language of your PC. ◌ Fixed a bug that caused the game client to close unexpectedly when activating a specific type of artifact.
- Known Issues: Language Settings in Early Access - 22 March 2024
Dear adventurers, We are aware of a language issue that has arisen following the launch of Early Access. We apologize that the game is currently displaying in Korean, regardless of your PC's default language settings. We are scheduled to revise this issue and make an update today. Players who have accessed the game prior to today's update are kindly requested to follow these steps to resolve this issue. ◆ Recommended Solutions ◆ 1. Launch the game 2. On the main page, access the Settings menu on the bottom right side of the screen 3. Select your preferred language from the available options Alternatively, you can adjust the language settings through the town screen. 1. Press the "ESC" key 2. Click the first button on the top menu 3. Choose the desired language Important Notes: ◌ Changing the language will result in a return to the title screen. ◌ Language adjustments are unavailable dur…
- Dev Letter - 21 March 2024
Dear adventurers, We are thrilled to announce that Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears' Early Access is now available for purchase. We are incredibly excited to finally unveil our game and welcome you for the first time. We believe in creating Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears alongside our adventurers. Your feedback and suggestions will be a vital source of inspiration, shaping the project and polishing it into an even better experience for everyone. We will be meticulously reviewing all ideas and thoughts to ensure Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears could bring a better version to all of you in the near future. Throughout this journey, we will keep you informed and involved. We truly look forward to having you participate in the development process. We can't wait to embark on this exiting adventure together. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts! ◆ To maximize your experience during the game's…
- Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears Official Early Access Announcement - 21 March 2024
Hello, adventurers! The Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears development team is thrilled to announce the official launch of the game in Early Access! We are excited to invite you to embark on this journey with us and provide valuable feedback to shape the future of Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears. Your input will be instrumental in helping us create the best possible gaming experience. Should you encounter any issues during your adventures, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can leave detailed messages or suggestions on our official Steam or Discord community. ◆ Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears Early Access Launch Date - Thursday, March 21st, 2024 @ 4:00 PM KST ◆ How to participate - Visit the Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears Store page on Steam and log in with your Steam ID. - Purchase the game and click on "PLAY" - Download and play Dragon Chronicles: Black Tears from your library. ◆ Earl…
