Wartales News

Greetings Mercenaries!

Wartales has been out for several months now, and we're thrilled to see that you're enjoying the game as much as we've enjoyed shaping it (with you) over the last couple of years. Today, we're delighted to announce that Wartales will set sail for the Belerion archipelago on December 14th!

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Belerion is a massive region, far superior in size to any other part of the continent. And one of the reasons for that is to provide a large enough playground for you to experience a new, game-changing means of travel: seafaring!

But that’s not all, two Steam articles, “The art of Navigation” & “Lords of the Sea”, will cover the main features & content unique to the new region. We’ve also planned two live streams, in the first one we’ll discuss the previous articles & answer any questions you might have. The final live stream will be on release day, during which game director Quentin will showcase some gameplay.

Join our awesome (and passionate) Wartales community on our Discord server, Reddit page as well as Twitter.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2692400/Wartales_Pirates_of_Belerion/

Greetings Mercenaries!

Nominations for the 2023 Steam Awards are open, and we would love it if you would vote for Wartales in the ‘Game of the Year’ category.

As developers, we're reaching out to you with hearts full of gratitude and excitement. Wartales was not just a project for us; a creative outlet, as complex and exhilarating to put together as a puzzle to solve when you don't know the final shape.

Our goal was never to create the most realistic medieval mercenary simulator; instead, we set out to craft a world that breathes life into your imagination. Wartales is a testament to the thrill of leading a nomadic band of warriors, where every twist and turn in your storyline is a chance for you to shape your own destiny. It's a game that invites you to roam freely, unburdened by quests and interfaces, to immerse yourself in a realm where tactical combat dances harmoniously with the exploration of ruins and vast regions.

Inspired by 90s PC RPGs and dark fantasy films like Dragonslayer and Excalibur, Wartales is an immersion into a medieval fantasy world where every detail matters. From meticulously designed dioramas to the authenticity of voice acting and coherent character reactions, we've poured our hearts into creating a breathing space for you. The world you explore is not just pretty landscapes; it's an immersion into the simple, the ugly, the thrilling, and the unexpected. It's a world of mud, blood, and starvation, yet brimming with jokes, friendships, and hidden treasures.

Thank you for your support, stay safe Mercenaries!
Shiro Games.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1527950/Wartales/

Wartales v1.0.30009

[h2]Battle[/h2]

• Fixed a crash when loading a save made during a Rouste game.
  
• Fixed a crash when hitting a barrel multiple times.
  
• Fixed a crash during a battle when reinforcements arrived on the battlefield.
  
• Fixed an issue where allied NPCs would use the reposition skill instead of their main skills.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Contamination skill incorrectly counted as a base action.
  
• Fixed an issue where the fight during the first crime Heist was an escape mission instead of a regular fight.
  
• Fixed an issue where units could spawn inside barrels during battles in Gosenberg city.

[h2]Controller[/h2]

• Controller users can now zoom in the world map by holding RB and moving the Right stick vertically.
  
• Fixed an issue where enemy units’ movement couldn’t be previewed.
  
• Fixed an issue where buttons were slightly offset during mini games.
  
• Fixed an issue where incorrect models would be loaded when entering a rat nest.

[h2]Skills[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where the Archivist skill wouldn’t work when decrypting fragments.
  
• Fixed an issue where Satiated would not disable dietary restrictions on affected units.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Soul Cradle wouldn’t give the Satiated status on units already affected by Satiated.
  
• Fixed an issue where an experienced woodcutter would gather wood in all environments instead of only in forests.

[h2]Miscellaneous[/h2]

• Multiple instances of “Happy animal” are now all on one text line during the Rest Recap.
  
• Fixed an issue where the path challenge “Well fed company” wouldn’t progress.
  
• Fixed an issue where new recruits wouldn’t have the right backpacks equipped.
  
• Fixed an issue where parts of the Celestium were misplaced.

Xbox has announced the first batch of Game Pass games for November, and as usual, there's plenty on offer for everyone.

But before we even hit November, Game Pass is adding in three new titles today. First up is Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, a rhythm game battle royale all about pigeons, Jusant, a climbing adventure that plays wonderfully, and Wartales, an open world RPG "in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive mediaeval universe," all of which is coming to console, cloud, and PC. November itself is quite a stacked month too! From pretty much right off the bat on November 2 comes Thirsty Suitors, a "stylish, story-driven adventure that unfolds through turn-based battles, skateboarding, and cooking," on cloud, console, and PC.

Then, a few days later on November 6, Football Manager 2024 (both the console and PC versions) will join the subscription service, letting you live out all of your football managerial dreams once again. After that, there's Dungeons 4 on November 9, which lets you "build a cozy and comfortable Dungeon to suit your creatures’ needs and rule over them, then send them out into the Overworld to kindly remind the good people living there that the Absolute Evil rules over their lands."

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Wartales v1.0.29435

[h2]World[/h2]

• Fixed a crash that would occur when starting fights in ruins.
  
• Fixed a crash that would occur when loading certain camp confessions.
  
• Fixed issue where chest keys wouldn’t be removed from the player’s inventory after succeeding a burglary.