Spirit of the North 2 News

[h2]Greetings Guardians! [/h2]

Thank you so much for all the support and kindness you've shown our small team in the first week of our game's launch - we're overwhelmed with the amount of support! You've been incredibly helpful by sharing the bugs and issues you've encountered.

There are still issues to address and it's likely others will pop up, the five of us are quickly looking to address what we can by importance and volume and we've been hard at work implementing a number of fixes to issues you, our community highlighted. These include;

[h3]Gameplay changes & fixes[/h3]

• We've added a Wisp after the glide cavern, to help guide the player towards Mosswood
  
• In the Sunfire passage, the door that requires pressure plates, now requires rope pulls to open it, allowing players to backtrack if they want
  
• The Raven logic has been updated. Now, Thought the Raven will return to you even if you choose not to follow her directions
  
• Murals now ignite regardless of Thought being with you or not. Now murals will always be lit, so you don't miss then on the change Thought has gone on her own little adventure..
  
• Tweaks to the Sunfire passage to make the area more consistent and streamlined
  
• The Guardian Intro Cutscenes now only play once per gameplay session
  
• Added an additional condition for Thought joining you, fixing for players who managed to miss her
  
• Dropped Items now disappear after 3 minutes instead of 2
  
• The Raccoon Cleanup Crew will hold items for a full 10 seconds before taking it (instead of 5), giving the player more time to react
  
• Bite damage is no longer prevented by equipping the Thorn Walker Rune
  
• Wisp form can no longer be used to bypass the Sea Monster, AKA Gerald
  
• Wisp form can no longer be used to prevent damage to fox body
  
• Fixes to Ashlands Snake Shrine puzzle making it more consistent
  
  

[h3]Environment changes & fixes[/h3]

• Fixed trap holes in Stormvale Tower that players can fall down and get stuck inside
  
• Ashland Racoon Grotto collision bug fixes
  
• Fox Island foliage bug fixes
  
• Raven Temple trap holes collision fixes
  
• Sign posts added before and after glide cavern to help guide player
  
• Tree trunk collisions updated, so foxes are no longer stuck in trees..
  
• Stormvale cliff meshing around Ram Temple updated to keep players from climbing up to the top before returning the Relics
  
• We've added numerous blockers for player graves in dungeons, so that the graves will no longer spawn at the bottom of inaccessible pits and instead, close to the last spot they fell from
  
• Performance Issues near player home mirrors fixed
  
• Forest Tower collision fixes
  
• Blockers added to Misthaven to keep players from leaving before cleansing Memory
  

[h3]Audio[/h3]

• Re-exported Major Guardian cutscenes in better quality
  
• Added a new sound effects to 'evil' associated puzzles
  
• Fix for Final guardian pre-fight music not triggering
  
• Fix for Fox vocalizations not playing in corrupted zones
  
• Further memory optimization, more music now streams
  
• Added Tribe layer of audio to Raven Temple and Seer’s Crypt
  
• Added SFX to burning trees in Ashland
  
• Added Vista music changes
  
• Added Puzzle Complete sound effects to all Biomes
  
• Guardian 3&4 Cutscene audio now plays correctly on multiple encounter attempts
  
• Glacier music now plays correctly
  
• Glacier sound effects tweaks
  
• Added Glide sound effects
  
• Whimper SFXs tweaked
  
• Added Outro for final guardian Encounter
  
• Added SFX to a phase of the final guardian Encounter
  

[h3]Console Specific[/h3]
*Console fixes will go live in the next 10 working days.
Global Illumination issues have been addressed, resolving excessive darkness in underground areas. Lighting quality in these areas is now comparable to the PC version
Fixed camera jitter. Camera movement over uneven surfaces/collisions now matches PC behaviour

Screenshot credits: KAT - go show them some love!

From us at Infuse and Silver Lining, thankyou so much again for your support.

[h3]Greetings, Guardians,[/h3]

Thank you all for your continued support and feedback since the launch of Spirit of the North 2.
Every message, report, and piece of feedback is what guides us, and we are truly grateful for your help in making this game enjoyable for all. We’ve been listening closely and working hard to fix things as fast as they come up.

Our current focus is split between tackling the most critical issues and implementing some much-requested quality of life (QoL) features, all aimed at improving your experience.



[h3]🐞 PC Bug Fixes[/h3]
Most notable issues are a few soft locks, visual and audio bugs.
A full list of changes will be included in the official patch notes once the update is live.

[h3]🎬 Quality of Life Update[/h3]
One of the most requested features is on the way:
Intro cutscenes for Guardian encounters will now only play once per session. No more sitting through repeats when you just want to dive back in.

[h3]🖥️ PC Patch Timing[/h3]
We’re aiming to release the PC patch by the end of this week.

[h3]🎮 Console Updates[/h3]
Console patches are also in the works! One of the most notable fix is for a Global Illumination bug that causes underground areas to be darker than intended. This patch will also include fixes for issues that effect all platforms. It will take a little longer than PC to release, as they have to be submitted for approval!



We're hoping to have all of these updates live before the end of next week!

Thanks again for you patience. Your feedback is helping shape Spirit of the North 2 into everything we know it can be, and we’re excited to share more news with you soon!

– Infuse Studio & Silver Lining Interactive 🦊

[h2]Greetings, Guardians,[/h2]

From the entire team here at Spirit of the North 2, we want to extend our most heartfelt thank you.

The response to the game’s release has been nothing short of magical. Your support, kind words, videos, photos and all-around positivity have absolutely overwhelmed us with love. It’s been a joy to see the world we’ve poured our hearts into come alive through your eyes. Your enthusiasm is what keeps us creating, dreaming, and pushing forward.



It's been great seeing the stunning photos you are sharing with us on social media! We cannot wait to see the world of Spirit through your eyes, please keep sharing and don't forget to tag #SpiritOfTheNorth2 so we can see it!

@GeekNamedMike

@ThatGuyJakey7


[h3]We're also incredibly excited to share that Spirit Steam Trading Cards are now live![/h3]
These beautifully crafted collectibles celebrate the mystical landscapes, characters, and lore of Spirit of the North 2. Whether you’re a completionist or just want to showcase your favourite spirit, we hope these bring an extra spark of joy to your collection.



But that’s not all: this is just the first step in a much larger journey. We have plenty more exciting announcements and surprises coming soon. In the meantime, we're committed to polishing and improving the game based on your feedback. We love talking to you all directly, and we aren't going anywhere: we intend to be patching and supporting the game for a long time! We’re listening closely and working hard to make your journey as smooth, beautiful, and immersive as possible.



Once again, thank you for being part of this incredible community. Whether you’ve been with us since the original game or are joining the journey for the first time: we're honoured to walk this path with you.

Until next time,
Stay wild, stay curious, and may the spirits guide you 🦊✨

Infuse Studio & Silver Lining Interactive

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[h2]Greetings, Guardians! 🦊[/h2]

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here - Spirit of the North 2 is officially out now on Steam!


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Whether you’ve been with us since the first game or joined along the way, we can’t thank you enough for your support, your feedback, and your patience.

Now, it’s your turn to step into this beautiful, mysterious world once again - this time, with new powers, new companions, and a world that’s bigger and more alive than ever before.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🦊 Play as the Spirit Fox - Reawaken ancient powers, explore a vast world, and uncover the fate of the lost guardians.

🐦 You’re not alone - Team up with a wise raven companion in your journey to cleanse corruption and bring balance back to the land.

🌌Stunning environments - From lush valleys to snow-covered peaks, every inch of this world is crafted with care using Unreal Engine 5.

⚔️ Boss encounters & puzzles - Battle corrupted guardian spirits and solve ancient puzzles to restore the realm.

🎨 Customization - Find and equip new skins and power-enhancing runes to shape your fox’s journey your way.

You’ve followed us through development, shared our excitement, and kept the spirit alive - now it’s time to experience the magic for yourself.




➡️ Launch day is just the beginning. We’ll be keeping an eye out for your thoughts, feedback, and favorite moments. Don’t forget to share your screenshots, theories, and discoveries in the Community Hub!

From all of us - thank you, and we hope you enjoy the journey.



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[h2]Play Spirit Of The North 2 NOW![/h2]
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Spirit of the North 2 is mere days away and we’re beyond excited for you to immerse yourselves in this atmospheric adventure about Fox and their Raven companion. As we near ever closer to SOTN2’s release we wanted to address the experiences many of you had with the demo that was released last year.

First off, we want to say a genuine and heartfelt thank you to everyone who shared their feedback and critiques. Not only was the feedback valid and invaluable, the sheer volume of separate Discussion threads and associated comments reiterated to us how much love you all have for our game and your anticipation for the next instalment.

While we didn’t respond to you all directly, the Infuse team did write about the SOTN 2’s demo, optimization, origins, impacts of using UE5 during its Beta phase while simultaneously developing a new game and the goals for SOTN 2 as a whole. All of which you can read here.

To continue with our goal of transparent communication we want to give you more information and context about what the team at Infuse have been working on since the SOTN 2 demo originally launched and how this work will prevent many of the challenges you experienced in the demo happening in the full game.



[h2]Optimization[/h2]
The last months of 2024 were spent solely on optimisation. Everything from weather, the in-game day/night cycle to UI and menu performance, has all been looked at to try and squeeze every last frame out of the game to make it as smooth an experience as possible.

[h2]Onboarding[/h2]
There have been changes to the opening portions of the game when it comes to player onboarding. As a semi open world game with vast areas to explore, it was important to find the right balance between not showing players a dotted path in front to follow whilst also not making them feel lost with no sense of direction.

With the help of things like Red Smoke trails guiding players to all major dungeon locations (a feature call-back to the original Spirit of the North), you are able to explore the beauty and wonder of the world until your hearts content knowing that all you need to do is look for these Red Smoke Trails to instantly get back on track. This, along with other tweaks in the opening level have been designed specifically to show mini examples of SOTN 2’s gameplay loop players will experience once they are let loose into the world.

[h2]Story and Cutscenes[/h2]
It's important to make players care about the journey they are undertaking and to care about the relationship between the fox and the raven as you help each other navigate a vast world. By far the most important way is to finalise and add in fully rendered in-engine cutscenes as well as beautifully hand drawn ones that appear during each Guardian encounter.

[h2]More Optimisation![/h2]
More recently we have done extensive compatibility testing to try and make sure we can recommend the minimum and also best suited specs for the game. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, it will need a powerful rig to see it in all its beauty but we've tried to make it as accessible as possible to players that don't have super up to date machines. There are extensive settings to tweak to your liking and even on low settings, still is a sight to behold.



We understand that everyone may not have access to the hardware required to run this game. The minimum and recommended specifications are listed on SOTN 2’s store page and we’ve also included them below. We want to ensure as much as possible that everyone can make as much of an informed decision as possible when it comes to purchasing our game.

[h2]Minimum:[/h2]

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: 64 bit Windows 10/11
  
• Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K or equivalent
  
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Radeon RX 6800
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Storage: 25 GB available space
  

Additional Notes: Resolution: 1920x1080 Native, FPS: 30, Graphics Setting Preset: Low

[h2]Recommended:[/h2]

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: 64 bit Windows 10/11
  
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700K or equivalent
  
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Radeon RX 7800 XT
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Storage: 25 GB available space
  

Additional Notes: Resolution: 1920x1080 Native, FPS: 60, Graphics Setting Preset: High

We hope this information and context gives you some assurance to the quality of the game we’re making. Thank you so much to our community, old and new, for the level of support you’ve shown the developers, Infuse Studio and Spirit of the North 1 & 2. We’re humbled by your support.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1778840/Spirit_of_the_North_2/

See you in the wilderness!
Silver Lining Int and Infuse Studio