- Update #73 - 17 September 2026
Update 0.5.83 – Fixes & ImprovementsAnother update for Awakeroots is now available!Improved scene loading and new loading effectsImproved cutting effectsNew option to drop items when the inventory is fullFixed incorrect item counting in the inventoryFixed inventory disappearing issuesAdded crafting effects when using a crafting tableRebalanced item pricesImproved obstacle avoidance and pathfinding – V3Fixed item returns to storage and improved return to the crafting locationMore fixes and improvements are coming soon.Thank you for your support and feedback during Early Access!
- Update #72 - 9 September 2026
Update – New Features & ImprovementsAnother update for Awakeroots is now available!New fire and burning effects for spellsNew monster: Rusalka – 2 models with different statsNew magical item: Fire RuneImproved UI and translationsStorage can now be opened from the UI, with automatic camera centeringMap discovery range now depends on the weapon heldImproved settler clothingImproved vampire appearance and animationsImproved black powder weapon shooting and effectsImproved NPC merchant positionsFixed bow, bullet and spell animation issuesFixed hop and onion farmingRebalanced item prices and weightsMore fixes and improvements are coming soon.Thank you for your support and feedback during Early Access!
- Update #71 - 26 August 2026
This update includes:Improved pathfindingImproved translations for 6 languagesImproved character statistics saving systemImproved camera zoomNew character messagesImproved chest-opening mechanism – Version 3 -This update includes another improved version of the chest-opening system. If you still experience problems with opening chests, please report the issue as soon as possible. When reporting a problem, please include:What exactly were you doing before the problem occurred?Where did the problem happen?What exactly happened?Can you reproduce the problem?If possible, please include a screenshot or video. Awakeroots is still in Early Access, and this update introduces changes to the save system.Because of these changes, some previous save files may no longer appear or may not load correctly after the update.
- News #70 - 11 August 2026
Multiplayer / Co-op – Work in Progress!We are currently working hard on improving the multiplayer mode in Awakeroots.The multiplayer mode is currently available in Beta. We are focusing on improving stability, fixing bugs, and polishing the overall co-op experience.📅 In October 2026, we plan to move the multiplayer mode out of Beta. Our goal is to make it much more polished, stable, and thoroughly tested before leaving the Beta stage.At the same time, we are also working on many other improvements and fixes throughout the game. These include issues reported by the community, as well as changes designed to make the overall gameplay experience smoother and more enjoyable.Thank you to everyone testing the multiplayer mode, reporting bugs, and sharing feedback. Your support helps us make Awakeroots better! The co-op adventure is getting better with every update!
- News #69 - 23 July 2026
Work on the new magic system is underway! 🔥The first spell coming to the game will be Fireball, cast using a magical rune held by your character.This is just the beginning. Future updates will introduce more spells, along with many other improvements, new features, and gameplay enhancements.Thank you for all your support and feedback, it helps Awakeroots keep growing! ⚔️
- Update #68 - 12 July 2026
New Update – Fixes, Balance Changes & New Content!Hi everyone! 👋Another batch of changes and fixes is here! In this update, I focused on adding new content, fixing reported issues, improving game balance, and making the overall experience smoother. New ContentAdded more new tree variants.Added a new enemy: Leshy – V1.Added new map decorations.Added a new Steam achievement for defeating the Leshy.Map & WorldImproved the east-west road.Rebalanced the number of trees on the map.Introduced the first fixes for the issue that allowed characters to walk through walls – V1. Further improvements are still in progress.Fixed an issue where characters could sometimes walk through lakes.Fixed the hop field.Enemies & CombatImproved the balance of enemy spawns over time and based on the current game level.The Werewolf now attacks correctly.The Vampire can now inflict poison.Fixed poison damage calcul…
- Update #67 - 2 July 2026
0.8.58The latest update is now live! Here are the main changes included in this release:Lakes are now displayed.Added a new fishing location – Swamps.Improved inventory management, making it easier to equip gear and change your character's equipment.Improved tree chopping and resource gathering animations.Increased character attack speed.Added the ability to exchange XP for an increase to your character's maximum health.Improved animation transitions for smoother character movement.Various UI improvements.Added new tree variants to make the world feel more diverse.
- Update #66 - 25 June 2026
0.8.57Improved loading screen.Improved attack animation.Added animations for both small and large lakes.Rebalanced item prices.Improved item stats and attributes.Improved NPC spawn balance.Added new sound effects (SFX).Fixed a bug that allowed players to walk through walls.Added camera rotation.Increased the maximum camera zoom range.Improved compass functionality.Improved character selection.
- Update #65 - 18 June 2026
Update numer 0.8.56In this latest update, we have introduced a number of improvements, fixes, and new features:New Features and ImprovementsAdded a new walking animation for charactersExpanded the size of lakes on the mapAdded a new east-to-west path terrain variant Ver1 More terrain variations will be added in future updates.Fishing mechanics are currently in development and continue to be expanded.Combat and AnimationsImproved sword combat animation.Added a new sword combat animation ver2Added a new spear combat animation vers2Fixed movement using double-click. Item pickup now works correctly and collected items disappear as intended.Improved descriptions of status effects affecting characters.Improved the visual effect displayed when receiving pointsFixed and improved the save system.CampaignRevised and improved the campaign scenario texts.
- Update #64 - 14 June 2026
Update 0.8.55 is now live!Changes in this update: ✔️ Tooltip fixes and improvements ✔️ Code optimization ✔️ Larger map size (150x150) ✔️ NPC generation improvements ✔️ Updated NPC item prices ✔️ Improved text for Quest 1 and Quest 2 ✔️ Compass fixes ✔️ Lakes added - fish will be swimming in them in a future updateThank you for your feedback and support! More content is on the way
- Update #63 - 10 June 2026
UPDATE 0.8.54Improved in-game texts and added new hintsReworked camera rotation for smoother controlsAdded automatic food consumption — double-click food in the inventory to eat instantlyUpdated and improved quest descriptionsAdded difficulty levelsAdded two new hidden treasures to discover on the mapImproved the visual appearance of wild wheatAdded a new second questline — hunt the Mother of Noonwraiths and claim the Golden SickleImproved dialogues and character interactionsReworked and improved the tutorialFixed save/load system issues and improved overall stability
- Update #62 - 29 May 2026
New Features & Improvements UPDATE 0.8.53Added a button that activates object rotation mode, making building and object placement much easier.Improved the functionality of the ESC key – menus and action canceling now work more intuitively.The poison effect now displays the remaining duration of the effect.Improved the user interface (UI) – better readability, larger text, and clearer object descriptions.Added wild hops that can be found in the game world.Added a new crop – hops farming.Added a new crafting station – the brewery.Added new items: beer.Updated item prices for better economy balance.Updated item weights.Fixed the game summary screen.Added the ability to select the character you want to attack.Added footprints left behind by the player character, which disappear over time.Performed code optimization to improve game performance.Improved the multi-character selection system.Re…
- 3000 wishlist #61 - 26 May 2026
Huge milestone for Awakeroots — we’ve officially surpassed 3000 wishlists on Steam!Seeing the community continue to grow around the project is an amazing feeling and a huge motivation for me and my brother to keep pushing development forward.Campaign Mode is now officially live with the first mission available to play, and the next mission is already in development!Thank you to everyone testing the game, sharing feedback, and supporting the project so farIf you like Awakeroots and want to help the project grow even more, feel free to add it to your Steam wishlist — every wishlist really helps boost visibility on Steam and reach more players 🚀\
- Update #60 - 22 May 2026
Update 0.8.52Added 3 new treasuresAdded 5 new meat-based dishesImproved the compass — it is now much easier to determine where north isVarious UI improvements and fixesImproved the appearance of doors and some plantsAdded a new object: Wire TrapDeals 14 damage when an enemy unit steps on itOptimized a large portion of the game's codeImproved enemy attack behaviorWork on enemy AI is still ongoing
- Update #59 - 13 May 2026
Update 0.8.51Changes & Improvementsimproved effect descriptions,clearer and more readable text,fixed NPC names,language and grammar improvements,improved tooltip readability,updated character panel,UI improvements in the menu,added a summary panel,improved dialogues and character speech.Item Systemadded a new item requirement system --- Strength level now determines whether a character can equip certain items,every equippable item now displays its Strength requirement.Enemy AIimproved enemy behavior,enemies can no longer be easily confused or manipulated during combat.New Contentadded 3 wild boars as new wildlife,added 2 samurai armors,added 5 new food items.
- Update #58 - 30 April 2026
🚀 Update 0.8.50 is now live!The latest update introduces the first mission of the campaign. This is just the beginning of a bigger adventure, and your first objective is to defeat the King of Drowners.The first mission is designed as an introduction, so it’s relatively simple, but it sets the tone for the challenges ahead. The next mission is planned for May, with more campaign content coming in future updates.In addition, this update brings several new elements and gameplay improvements.Let us know what you think, your feedback really helps shape the game!
- Update #57 - 24 April 2026
Update 0.7.449This update focuses on expanding gameplay, improving core systems, and delivering important quality-of-life changes:Added difficulty settings for single-player free playNew weapon: one-handed swordNew armor set: Templar Armor (tiers 1, 2, and 3)Added new steel protective footwearImproved save systemExpanded and more user-friendly save UIFixed an issue with a self-closing chestAdded repair queue system — no more selecting each object individuallyThank you for your support and feedback — it helps us keep improving the game!
- Update #56 - 21 April 2026
Update 0.7.48In this update, we focused on new gameplay mechanics, balance improvements, and bug fixes:New FeaturesHunger systemvisual hunger screen effectUnit formations: triangle and lineEnemy units can now attack buildingsTreasures that spawn randomly on the mapNew NPC offering Asian-themed itemsNew items:Samurai Armor (v1)Katana (v1)Rice, sushi, sugar, fishPoison effect – some units can poison the player, causing periodic health loss for several secondsAdded new SFX soundsBalance ChangesRebalanced item pricesRebalanced unlock costs in the technology treeFixes & ImprovementsImproved camera rotationImproved save systemAnother fix for the chest destruction issueMonsters and enemy units can now attack player-built structuresThank you for all your feedback and bug reports – they help us improve the game! 🚀
- Update #55 - 18 April 2026
Update 0.7.47This update introduces several fixes and new content:Improved farm iconsAdded health and hunger bars to character thumbnailsNew weapon merchant NPC (margin ranges from 0 to 25)Adjusted nutritional values of foodRebalanced werewolf strengthAdded a new plant – cottonwild cotton can now be gatheredcotton can now be farmedImproved texts in multiple languagesThank you for all your feedback and bug reports – they help us continuously improve the game!
- NEW NPC #54 - 17 April 2026
NEW NPC – Guild Craftsman & Weapons Merchant A new NPC is coming in the next game update – the Guild Craftsman, a trader specializing in armor, swords, helmets, and other melee weapons. His prices will change daily, with margins fluctuating by about ±20%, giving players a chance to find better deals depending on the day. You will be able to find this NPC on the eastern edge of the map.Coming soon in the next update.
