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Work on ambitious survival game Nightingale "will continue" despite dev layoffs

We've seen some huge survival game success stories this year - even some that were released with a healthy amount of jank and performance issues like Palworld. However, buried beneath the high-fliers is Nightingale - a gorgeous survival experience that has undergone some radical changes since its February launch, but one that is still struggling to attract players. As a result of the game's poor performance, developer Inflexion Games has confirmed that it is laying off dozens of staff. That said, it's still committed to working on Nightingale, which still remains in early access.


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Changes to Technical Support and Troubleshooting Articles

Dear Realmwalkers,

Today we’re announcing a change to game troubleshooting and support. From today, we will no longer be using Zendesk to host troubleshooting articles and support tickets.

If you are experiencing technical issues with Nightingale, please check out the new support section of our website (https://playnightingale.com/support) for common technical troubleshooting tips.

In the case basic troubleshooting does not resolve your issue, please check search in our Aha portal (https://playnightingale.ideas.aha.io/) to see if a similar post with the issue exists with additional steps or information needed to look into the issue further. If a similar post does not already exist, please submit a new post.

Thank you for your understanding as we go through this transition.

- The Nightingale Team

Nightingale - Halloween Event

Greetings, Realmwalkers!

As the shadows stretch long and a chill grips the far corners of the Faewilds, Halloween awakens in the Realms for our latest community event. Mischief, malevolence and, of course, tricks and treats await Realmwalkers who take on the wretched new enemy that awaits in the dark. Watch the teaser below.

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Are you ready to tackle Puck’s chilling challenge and face the fearsome new Night Bound for some spooky rewards? Jump into Nightingale from Wednesday 23rd October to participate in the ghoulish festivities.

How do you access the Halloween event? The event will be live from Wednesday 23rd October at 10 am PST/11 am MST/6 pm BST and will run until our next update after Halloween (we'll post a date nearer the time). After the update is live, jump into the Forest Abeyance and you’ll be greeted by Puck with a new quest*. From there you’ll be given instructions on how to battle the Night Bound and earn themed rewards in your Progression tab, including pumpkins, graves, caskets and more.

As the Realms celebrate Samhain and Hallowe'en, you’ll also be able to find festive decorations in The Crossways and the Abeyance Settlement (where Wilhelmina Sasse and Graeme Turner reside). Visit the Settlement to hear about the festivities from Wilhelmina, Graeme, and Taliesin!



*You’ll need to have completed the ‘Tools of the Trade’ quest to start the new questline



[h2]Here’s a full list of quests and rewards:[/h2]

Autumnal Reveler - Kill 25 Autumnal Bound - Unlocks Jack-o’-Lantern
Bountiful Merrymaker - Kill 150 Autumnal Bound - Unlocks Perched Jack-o’-Lanterns + Stacked Jack-o’-Lanterns
Gourd Harvester - Kill 250 Autumnal Bound - Unlocks Harvest Display
Hallowed Hunter - Kill 500 Autumnal Bound - Unlocks Sunflower Display + Pumpkin Bunch
Patron of Mischief - Kill 750 Autumnal Bound - Unlocks Gravestone Cluster + Casket
Samhain’s Guardian - Kill 1000 Autumnal Bound - Unlocks Jack-o’-Lantern Helmet





As the Bound eyes watch with flickering flames from the shadows, and the rattle of bones echoes in the distance, we wish you good luck and fortune in your quest to rid the Realms of these haunted spirits.

Until next time, fare thee well traveler.

0.5.3 Changelog | Server Maintenance Complete

Realmwalkers,

Our server maintenance has concluded and our servers are now back online.

Please update your game to ensure you can access Online Mode once again. The below items will not apply to the Offline Mode until you update the game.

It's recommended to restart Steam/Epic or verify your game files to make sure you're on the latest version. The game version shows in the main menu when you start the game.

0.5.3 Changelog

[h2]Game Changes[/h2]
[h3]Halloween Event[/h3]
  • Head on over to the Abeyance Realm and talk to Puck to trigger this seasonal event
  • Kill Autumnal Bound that spawn at night to unlock seasonal accessories and decorations
  • These rewards can be redeemed in the Progression Tree
  • Festive decorations have been placed in The Crossways and the Abeyance Settlement
  • Talk to Wilhelmina, Graeme, and Taliesin to learn more about the festivities
[h3]Building[/h3]
  • Buildings no longer need realistic support on the ground
  • Crystal Ball bonus has been changed to more properly align with Refined Augment bonuses
[h3]NPCs[/h3]
  • Recruited NPCs can now revive other NPC survivors
[h3]Resources[/h3]
  • T2 Gunpowder is now available at the Refined Mortar Station rather than Refined Masonry Station
  • Rough Hewn Boots and Smithing Gloves can now be unlocked in the progression tree even if you did not select them as a part of your starting outfit
[h3]UI/UX[/h3]
  • The Dialogue UI design has been updated to be much more lightweight and immersive
  • New notification styles
  • The goal tracker now has a limit to the number of things you can track to ensure the UI doesn't overflow
[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
[h3]Art/Visual[/h3]
  • Water from the Watering Can should now be visible indoors
[h3]Building[/h3]
  • Fixed instances of build from storage not working
[h3]NPCs[/h3]
  • Fixed bug where Sheliak's Yoke monologue sometimes does not trigger after defeating him
  • Recruited NPCs should more reliably revive players.
[h3]Player Character[/h3]
  • Fixes for character creator when choosing different archetypes
  • Stamina should no longer decrease when a player is in the air/falling
[h3]UI/UX[/h3]
  • The charm application button should now display as expected in all languages
  • Damaged icons should now be removed when items have been repaired
[h3]Misc[/h3]
  • Ruined Factory POI collisions have been adjusted
  • Various bug and crash fixes


Thank you for your patience and for joining us on this journey!

- The Nightingale Team (Inflexion Games)

Server Maintenance Has Begun | Oct 23, 2024

Realmwalkers,

Servers have been taken down for maintenance to push a game update. Offline Mode can still be played at this time, but the Online Mode will be unavailable until the update is complete.

Please note the changes below will not be applied to Offline Mode until you update the game (you can see the version number in the main menu).

0.5.3 Changelog

[h2]Game Changes[/h2]
[h3]Halloween Event[/h3]
  • Head on over to the Abeyance Realm and talk to Puck to trigger this seasonal event
  • Kill Autumnal Bound that spawn at night to unlock seasonal accessories and decorations
  • These rewards can be redeemed in the Progression Tree
  • Festive decorations have been placed in The Crossways and the Abeyance Settlement
  • Talk to Wilhelmina, Graeme, and Taliesin to learn more about the festivities
[h3]Building[/h3]
  • Buildings no longer need realistic support on the ground
  • Crystal Ball bonus has been changed to more properly align with Refined Augment bonuses
[h3]NPCs[/h3]
  • Recruited NPCs can now revive other NPC survivors
[h3]Resources[/h3]
  • T2 Gunpowder is now available at the Refined Mortar Station rather than Refined Masonry Station
  • Rough Hewn Boots and Smithing Gloves can now be unlocked in the progression tree even if you did not select them as a part of your starting outfit
[h3]UI/UX[/h3]
  • The Dialogue UI design has been updated to be much more lightweight and immersive
  • New notification styles
  • The goal tracker now has a limit to the number of things you can track to ensure the UI doesn't overflow
[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]
[h3]Art/Visual[/h3]
  • Water from the Watering Can should now be visible indoors
[h3]Building[/h3]
  • Fixed instances of build from storage not working
[h3]NPCs[/h3]
  • Fixed bug where Sheliak's Yoke monologue sometimes does not trigger after defeating him
  • Recruited NPCs should more reliably revive players.
[h3]Player Character[/h3]
  • Fixes for character creator when choosing different archetypes
  • Stamina should no longer decrease when a player is in the air/falling
[h3]UI/UX[/h3]
  • The charm application button should now display as expected in all languages
  • Damaged icons should now be removed when items have been repaired
[h3]Misc[/h3]
  • Ruined Factory POI collisions have been adjusted
  • Various bug and crash fixes


Thank you for your patience and for joining us on this journey!

- The Nightingale Team (Inflexion Games)