Renown News

[p]From the Entire RDBK team, thank you so much for checking out Renown. [/p][p]
We’d like to humbly apologise to anyone experiencing issues with the current patch of Renown. [/p][p]We’re getting some reports of folks getting kicked back to the menu, having EAC hang or not load properly. [/p][p]We’re already reaching out to our contacts at Epic Games who own Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC). [/p][p]We think we know the cause of the issue but have no ability to influence the outcome without Epic Games. [/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve ever played a version of Renown before, its best to try uninstall/delete/scrub any files remaining before installing the latest version. [/p][p][/p][p]Till then we’ve already posted this set of troubleshooting steps to try help the issue: If you’re having trouble launching or are being kicked from a server on join, this may be to Easy Anti-Cheat, try the following steps in order: [/p][p]1) Verify or Reinstall the Game Use your platform’s file verification option to check for missing or corrupted files. [/p][p]If problems continue, uninstall and reinstall the game. [/p][p]2) Check Your Antivirus/Firewall Make sure your security software isn’t blocking Renown or Easy Anti-Cheat. Add the game’s installation folder to your antivirus and firewall exceptions list. [/p][p]3) Close Background Apps Shut down unnecessary programs running in the background, especially overlays (Discord, Steam, NVIDIA, etc.) or system monitoring tools that may conflict with EAC. [/p][p]4) Reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat Navigate to Renown’s installation folder. Run UninstallAntiCheat.bat, then run InstallAntiCheat.bat to reinstall EAC. [/p][p]5) Update Drivers and Windows Outdated graphics, network, or system drivers can cause issues. Ensure your Windows installation and all drivers are fully up to date. [/p][p]6) Remove Old Renown Folders If you previously installed an older version of Renown (Backer, Demo, etc.), delete the following folder before launching the game: %USERPROFILE%\\AppData\\Local\\Renown_Combat 7) [/p][p]Physically delete any left over files after uninstalling Renown. If you’ve previously installed Renown, the game files will be located inside one of your Steam Library folders. [/p][p]The default path is typically: SteamLibrary\\steamapps\\common\\Renown However, your Steam Library may be located on a different drive (for example, D:\\SteamLibrary... instead of C:...) if you’ve chosen a custom installation location or have multiple Steam Libraries. [/p][p]If you’re not sure where the game is installed, you can always locate it directly through Steam by: Opening your Steam Library. Right-clicking on Renown and selecting Manage > Browse Local Files. Thank you again for supporting a small team of Indie developers such as ourselves. [/p][p][/p][p]We apologise again for any issues, and are actively working to get them fixed as soon as possible.[/p]

[p]Hey, Renowners![/p][p]We're thrilled to announce that Renown is now available on Steam! We wanted to thank each and every one of you for all the support you've given us over its development. Whether it's being an original backer, a community member in our Discord waiting to pickup the game, or a new arrival - we're hugely appreciative to all of you. As a team of four people, it has been a huge undertaking to get Renown to this stage and we're just getting started on our roadmap.

Lastly, if you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to get in touch here or on our Discord, but in the meantime here's a couple of fixes for some known issues. [/p][p][/p][p]/Jesse, Alex, Charlie & Kaz
[/p][h2]Renown Troubleshooting Steps[/h2][p][/p][p]If you’re having trouble launching or are being kicked from a server on join, this may be to Easy Anti-Cheat, try the following steps in order:[/p]

• [p]1) Verify or Reinstall the Game[/p]

[p]Use your platform’s file verification option to check for missing or corrupted files. If problems continue, uninstall and reinstall the game.[/p]

• [p]2) Check Your Antivirus/Firewall[/p]

[p]Make sure your security software isn’t blocking Renown or Easy Anti-Cheat. Add the game’s installation folder to your antivirus and firewall exceptions list.[/p]

• [p]3) Close Background Apps[/p]

[p]Shut down unnecessary programs running in the background, especially overlays (Discord, Steam, NVIDIA, etc.) or system monitoring tools that may conflict with EAC.[/p]

• [p]4) Reinstall Easy Anti-Cheat[/p]

[p]Navigate to Renown’s installation folder. Run UninstallAntiCheat.bat, then run InstallAntiCheat.bat to reinstall EAC.[/p]

• [p]5) Update Drivers and Windows[/p]

[p]Outdated graphics, network, or system drivers can cause issues. Ensure your Windows installation and all drivers are fully up to date.[/p]

• [p]6) Remove Old Renown Folders[/p]

[p]If you previously installed an older version of Renown (Backer, Demo, etc.), delete the following folder before launching the game:[/p][p]%USERPROFILE%\\AppData\\Local\\Renown_Combat[/p]

• [p]7) Physically delete any left over files after uninstalling Renown. [/p]

[p]If you’ve previously installed Renown, the game files will be located inside one of your Steam Library folders. The default path is typically:[/p][p]SteamLibrary\\steamapps\\common\\Renown[/p][p]However, your Steam Library may be located on a different drive (for example, D:\\SteamLibrary... instead of C:...) if you’ve chosen a custom installation location or have multiple Steam Libraries.[/p][p]If you’re not sure where the game is installed, you can always locate it directly through Steam by:[/p][p]Opening your Steam Library.[/p][p]Right-clicking on Renown and selecting Manage > Browse Local Files.

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[p]Hey, Renowners![/p][p]We're super excited to share that Renown officially enters Early Access on September 22 at 4pm BST / 11am EDT / 8am PDT for $24.99 USD with a 10% launch discount.[/p][p]Following our phenomenally successful crowdfunding campaigns and the awesome efforts from both our development team and you - our amazing community - we've finally reached this huge milestone. As a small studio often operating with just three core developers, this journey has tested us in every way imaginable, yet your support has made every challenge worthwhile.[/p][p]We take immense pride in what we've built together, and this is only the beginning of Renown's potential. While we know the game isn't flawless or as refined as our ultimate vision, we think we've crafted something special given our resources and tight-knit team. What we're delivering is not just genuinely entertaining, but a solid foundation that will evolve and flourish throughout the Early Access experience.[/p][p]Thank you for believing in us and being part of this adventure and do be sure to check out our latest community video below. [/p][p]/Jesse, Alex, Charlie & Kaz [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Launch FAQ[/h2][h3]General Questions[/h3][p]Q: What is Early Access? A: Early Access allows players to purchase and play the game while it's still in development. You'll get to experience the core gameplay and provide feedback that helps shape the final 1.0 launch.[/p][p]Q: How much will the game cost in Early Access? A: $24.99 USD with a 10% launch discount. [/p][p]Q: How long will the game remain in Early Access? A: We estimate 12-18 months, but we're committed to taking the time needed to deliver a polished final product rather than rushing to meet arbitrary deadlines.[/p][h2]Technical & Platform Questions[/h2][p]Q: What platforms will be supported? A: At launch, PC (Steam!)[/p][p]Q: What are the minimum system requirements? A: We'd recommend[/p]

• [p]A 64-bit processor and operating system[/p]
• [p]OS: Windows 10[/p]
• [p]Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1400[/p]
• [p]Memory: 16 GB RAM[/p]
• [p]Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3070 or AMD equivalent[/p]
• [p]DirectX: Version 11[/p]
• [p]Network: Broadband Internet connection[/p]
• [p]Storage: 35 GB available space[/p]

[p]Q: Will there be controller support? A: We have minimal controller support at launch, this will work somewhat well for combat but not for the survival systems, full controller support coming soon.[/p][p]Q: Is there multiplayer/co-op support? A: Absolutely, Renown is a sandbox multiplayer experience similar to Rust meets Chivalry. You can absolutely play by yourself, but you'll encounter other real players.[/p][h2]Content & Features[/h2][p]Q: How much content is available at Early Access launch? A: All the foundational elements of a pvp survival game, Building, Raiding, Combat, Looting, PVP, PVE, Crafting, Researching, Progressing, Multiple Mixed Modes, Raid Mode, Voip, Community Server Hosting, Customization, Skins and much more. [/p][p]Q: What features are planned for future updates? A: Firstly polish all the existing features then we have a lot of systems we want to add, RP Items, Further Raiding Equipment, Transport (horses and carts), Boats, Instruments, Missions, Reputation, Leader boards and much more, check out our road map on our discord for more. [/p][p]Q: Will there be regular updates during Early Access? A: Yes! We plan to release updates as often as possible, with both content additions and bug fixes based on community feedback.[/p][p]Q: Can I provide feedback and suggestions? A: Absolutely! Player feedback is crucial to our development process. You can reach us through Discord or via Steam's forums.[/p][h2]Purchase & Access[/h2][p]Q: Where can I buy the Early Access version? A: The game will be available on Steam on September 22nd. [/p][p]Q: Do Kickstarter backers get Early Access included? A: Yes, all backers at will receive Early Access keys before the public launch.[/p][p]Q: Will there be regional pricing? A: Yes, we support regional pricing to make the game accessible to players worldwide.[/p][p]Q: Is there a refund policy? A: Standard platform refund policies apply.[/p][h2]Development & Community[/h2][p]Q: How can I report bugs? A: Please use our bug reporting system in game with detailed descriptions and screenshots when possible, or drop us a line on Discord.[/p][p]Q: Will you add features that weren't in the original plan? A: We're open to community suggestions that align with our vision, though we'll prioritize completing planned features first.[/p][p]Q: How often will you communicate updates? A: We'll provide development updates bi-weekly through Discord and Steam, plus immediate communication for any critical issues.[/p][p]Q: What if I don't like the direction the game is heading? A: We value all feedback and encourage open dialogue. While we can't accommodate every request, community input significantly influences our development priorities.

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[p]Happy September, Renowners, Mr. Z speaking here. Release is extremely close now and we'd like to keep everyone updated on our latest exploits.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Last week we did a huge stress test with our crowdfund backers to see how well the servers would hold up for launch. We'll also be discussing some of the work we'll be doing to prepare for launch.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]During our stress test we tried to see how well the game would hold up with the most players we've ever had on a single server. We're pleased to announce that the game held up convincingly at 80 players, but we were able to reach even higher to 100 with some instability. [/p][p]The goal was to discover all the performance and stability issues we could to fix things before release. We discovered a few key things, mainly that buildings are still a large source of performance degradation, but also there were many minor pieces of the code that became incredibly expensive with so many players online at once, as well inefficiencies in the way our save system functions that could only have been seen with lots of player activity.[/p][p] We had to keep a strict building limit for performance reasons, but even with that included, we had over 25 thousand building pieces in the server.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Its important to note that the goal of this stress test was to see if the game could hold up under load, that being said we learned a few gameplay problems that we'll be addressing in the next few weeks. We really appreciate all the bug reporting and feedback we've been getting lately, its helping us tremendously to improve the state of the game. With that said, we will be holding another stress test soon, although this next one will be focused more on improving the gameplay experience.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We have a few things coming soon, for the game, namely; New melee animations are on the way, Backer rewards, gameplay balancing, bug fixes and improvements to the melee combat. We'll keep you updated as they get completed, but for example we've already begun optimizing some of the performance issues we recorded and have started work on a 1 hand sword animation set that will feel like a tremendous improvement.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you so much to all the backers that participated in the stress test and everyone who has contributed towards our crowdfunding campaign. Your support means everything to us, because of you we have been able to stay independent this whole time, without a publisher conflicting with our creative vision for the game. [/p][p][/p][p]We hope to see you on early access launch very soon. Stay tuned for our next announcement.[/p]