Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon News

[h2]Greetings, Travelers![/h2]

Another month, another fresh development update especially for you! Be sure, adventurers - we have some big news you don’t want to miss.

So! This is our FINAL update before the next BIG patch.
And by big patch - we mean BIIIIIIIIG PATCH!
Once again, we will be bringing updates to almost everything in the game, most importantly:

• Performance
  Visual overhaul
  Combat overhaul
  Crafting and other system overhaul
  Stats / perk system overhaul
  Spells and magic overhaul
  ….and many more general improvements to the game

On top of that - we will finally have Wyrdness! (in the form of Wyrdnight, adding a whole new level to the game).

And on top of that, we will be adding a whole new, shiny zone for you to explore - Cuanacht!

Saying that we are excited to finally share it all with you is understatement and we are putting tons of effort into the last months of getting this patch ready.

See the video below to know what our dev team has been crafting! 🎮

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[h2]New zone - Cuanacht[/h2]

As a region, Cuanacht will be available to you in beta version, so don't expect the region to be fully polished in every detail just yet. Instead, think of it as a preview of what this region will be like. Right now, we want to gather your feedback to refine it further based on your valuable input. Additionally, there won't be a main storyline in this region yet, but that doesn't mean you'll be bored there. We plan to provide you with over 10 quests of varying complexity and length, so there's plenty of fun ahead for you!



[h2]Saves will be wiped, but we’ll provide pre-sets[/h2]

As we have been saying from the start, we are taking “Early Access” quite seriously, that is why we are constantly working on improving the game and listening to your feedback. Other side of that coin is that we will be doing some serious changes to the game systems that can wipe previous saves. But fear not! If you only want to experience the freshly added content, without the need to start from scratch, we’ll provide you with pre-set save slots. This will allow you to start the adventure right off in the new land, with proper gear and character development level. There will be different build types to choose from, so you'll be able to pick up what suits you best! 💪



[h2]Localization info[/h2]

With patch 0.7 on the horizon, we're about to introduce a wealth of new features and improvements. However, that comes with a price: initially, for a short period, the new content in patch 0.7 will be available exclusively in English. That’s because we've made the decision to prioritize the quality and depth of the content over localization efforts. By focusing our resources on perfecting the gameplay-related features first, we’re closer to delivering what’s our goal - a great open-world action RPG! Rest assured, other language versions will be implemented as fast as possible, ensuring that our diverse community can fully immerse themselves in the world of Avalon. 💬 The info applies exclusively to the new Cuanacht region! Both Horns of South and Tutorial will still be available in all currently supported languages.



[h2]960: Those who had risen from the battle of Badon - Event for Influencers[/h2]

If you're an influencer, you might be interested in our planned event. It's aimed at influencers of all sizes, streamers, etc., who want to join the ranks of 960 and simultaneously stream or publish their content at the patch's release. You can find all the details here: LINK, and as for the conditions:

What do you get by joining the event:

• Keys for 3 of our games, including Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon (Sent to your email after filling the registration form)
  
• Additional game keys for community giveaways
  
• Early and exclusive access to the mentioned update for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
  
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes and promo materials (i.e. concept arts, videos)
  
• Your name will be written in the special section of the FoA game itself
  

We expect either of these in return:

• a video material from the update to be published on YouTube on the 27th of May at 18.00 (CET)
  
• or at least half-an-hour stream on Twitch/YouTube on the same date.
  

Interested? You can sign up here: SIGN UP HERE!
More details: 960.awakenrealms.com

[h2]And what is most important…[/h2]

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, including the priceless feedback you keep providing! As you journey through the twisted lands of Avalon, encountering its myriad secrets and facing the daunting challenges it presents, we're thrilled to have you along for the adventure. Stay tuned for more updates as we draw closer to the release of Patch 0.7, and may your journey through the dark and enchanting realms of Avalon be filled with adventure and discovery. ⚔️

Stay safe out there! And see you in a bit with a MASSIVE patch (and MASSIVE patch notes :D)

Awaken Realms




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Welcome, travelers!

Another monthly update and more tidbits for those hungry for news from the world of Avalon. As we've made it a habit lately, let's start with the devlog where you'll learn a bit about changes in combat, parrying, dodging and new magic that we'll soon put into your hands. To not keep you in suspense any longer - we plan to release the latest patch at the turn of May/June, where you'll finally be able to visit Cuanacht with all its beauty and dangers lurking at every step. We are incredibly excited! And now, the short video mentioned earlier:

[h2]Combat improvement[/h2]

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[h2]Starry sky[/h2]

But that's not all we have for you today. Many of you have drawn our attention to the night and your feelings about it, and as a result, we finally have a starry sky through which the moon proudly travels. Cloudless nights will finally have their unique atmosphere. See for yourselves:


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[h2]Encounters[/h2]

Okay, last but not least, something without which the new land would be like the Dead Sea or the surface of the moon. We have a piece of fauna and dangerous creatures lurking for your arrival in the depths of Cuanacht. Let's start with the marshes and one "gentleman" who will surely make your life difficult. We deliberately won't reveal more, so his behavior surprises you as soon as you encounter him on your path.




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And here are a few more concepts that we are currently implementing to make your lives even harder during your travels through Avalon:




[h2]Statue of the All-Mother's[/h2]

At the end, we want to introduce you to one more character - All-Mother. Her enormous statue will adorn one of the northern cities. Who is she? We leave the discovery of this story up to you...





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[h2]Greetings, wanderers![/h2]

Another update, unfortunately, slightly delayed again. (Who stole the end of the month!!!) February has the tendency to quickly slip away. However, we are not slowing down, and we bring you another dose of information about our progress and innovations in the game that can truly interest you! Just like last month, we have prepared a video for you because, as they say, one picture can say more than a thousand words. In reality, our development process has reached a level that allows us to communicate with you in this form and show you new things every month!

Take a look at this short video and live us some feedback!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

We hope that this next update will further ignite your expectations and elevate the level of excitement ahead of the approaching premiere of this massive patch. For us, this is personally a very important update because we are still considering the level of involvement of Wyrdness in the game, and your opinions will be crucial for us in this matter. We strive to consistently provide you with information about our progress and want to thank you for your constructive feedback and always pleasant input, which further motivates us to work.

Below are a few more screenshots from the upcoming realm!





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Hello Travellers!

Yes, yes, we know that January is already behind us. However, we promised you monthly updates and we want to keep that promise, and there will be a February update as well ;)

This time in a slightly different form. Our development team has recorded a preview for you of what the upcoming new land, Cuanacht, will be like, along with commentary that will answer many of your questions. Check it out for yourselves:

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Soon we will also get back to you with an outline of the timeline for our game development plans and another batch of news. Below are a few more screenshots from Cuanacht (Of course, keep in mind that this is still a work in progress, and the final version will surely surprise you compared to what you can see here.), and talk to you soon!





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Hi everyone!

We know it’s pretty late but… Happy New Year! How has your year started? We wish you lots of great adventures and experience - not just the in-game one - gained in 2024!

We’re kicking off the new year with a new patch for Fall of Avalon. It’s one that brings more optimization improvements and bug fixes and to top it off, we’ve even added more grass and made it greener! If that’s not a quality change, we don’t know what is. But on a serious note, we hope this patch brings us one step closer to the optimal gameplay experience. We added all those greenish stuff some time ago, but not shouting about it knowing there are still few issues with it - especially on AMD video cards.
We've heard your feedback, received information about occurring errors, and believe that the current version should now function seamlessly on all devices. There may be a decrease in random spikes and their intensity related to assets loading while traversing the world. And if you've experienced a lack of trees or some areas were devoid of grass, know that it's a kind of magic we're trying to fight back, but it's strong in Wyrdness, and sometimes it takes time.

But here it is, a beautiful and full of life, brand new vegetation in action:

[previewyoutube]https://youtu.be/2N6LERNdQjE[/previewyoutube]

For the curious, here’s the nitty gritty of what’s been changed last time and now:

• Less unexplainable crashes of the game, especially upon exiting dungeons
  
• Some optimizations related to CPU (people with GPUs stronger than CPUs should see improvement in the game’s performance and stability)
  
• UI should no longer have low resolution elements on low graphics settings
  
• Npcs should now navigate around large vegetation
  
• White material roofs should now have their correct colors
  
• A couple additional edge cases patched up that affected select users
  
• Crime penalty calculations should now use a multiplier instead of the value being squared
  
• Disabled some debug graphs being available without dev mode
  

Take a look at how the changes appear in action:



That’s it for now, but there’s LOTS more to come in 2024. We’re super excited for what this year will bring for Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon and we hope you are, as well. As always, feel free to let us know what you think in the comments and on the discussion board.

Until next one!



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