Backpack Hero News

Changes:
Map spaces now fade-out into the distance - easier to see edges of map
Violin base charm - 8 -> 6
The alpha star now takes 2 energy to use


Bug Fixes:
Updated drop-rates of different shurikens
Toad's Hammer is now conductive
Robin's wand is now conductive
Hopefully fixed bug of map not revealing properly after some battles
Improved calculations of pockets - hopefully fixing some glitches with the talon shiv
Charmed raccoons will now return your gold when they flee
Fixed a layering issue that could appear with the bird decal at the bottom of Satchel's bag
Fixed an issue while quitting in "Delete Save on Death" modes
Fixed an issue when loading from "Delete Save on Death" games where your inventory was locked
Heavy and Floating Items can no longer fall into pouches
Vermillion Energy no longer highlight other vermillion energy
Fixed an issue with rotating Satchel's level-up blocks

Changes:
You can now open pouches by hovering over them with an item
Slightly decreased the luck gained from the lucky star
The alpha star no longer generates luck
Shurikens can only spawn less rare shurikens. Hold on to your shuriken bags!
Spawning items (like Shurikens) at the end of combat does not require an "in-combat" reorganize event.

Bug Fixes:
You can no longer get repeat relics by storing them inside an item pouch
Enemies will not steal from you while charmed
Fixed a softlock when the Ultra Knight dies from burn
Fixed the description of the metronome
Fixed the Crow Hammer - which didn't add gold properly
Fixed a glitch where reloading saves could remove the SFX from instruments
Fixed the name of Vermillion Energy
Fixed a glitch where the game wouldn't calculate pockets properly after a load
Fixed a glitch that can occur when opening the map while using items
Fixed a glitch where you could save while moving or while in a locked room
Fixed an issue with the water-flask and steak when you get them from the "Spin the Wheel" minigame
Fixed a glitch where you couldn't sell items from the pouch
Cannot find star bags in Another Way
You cannot find drums in Bird Ninja or Builder Bird
Fixed some layering issues with items in the pouch
Fixed an error with the pouch sprite after loading

Satchel has been released to the Testing Branch!


How can I play the testing branch?

We are trying to keep the main "default" branch of the game working well. So... if you want to test the absolute newest content you can instead select the "Testing Branch" from the Beta menu in Steam. First choose "Properties" on Steam. Then from the "Betas" menu choose the branch that you want to download. Please note that the Testing Branch is for testing. Yes it has the newest stuff, but it's also likely to be glitchier. As well, it increases your chances of save data corruption. So please join us at your own risk


Full patch notes: New Stuff:
Added in Satchel
Added in two new Run Types
Added a "pouch" where you can store items
Added in a new combat song
Added in hammers
Added in throwing stars
Added in instruments
Added in new "discovery" events
Added in a new "Forge" system
Added in a new enemy that steals gold

Changes:
You can now fight groups of 5 and 6 enemies
Some items now play sound effects when they are used
Gold is no longer carried in your inventory, but is displayed at the top of the screen
Items can be forged multiple times and each item has a number of "forge slots" in the bottom right of the card
Added new forge options for instruments and a rage forge
Endless Dream now allows for unlimited forging of weapons
Dungeons are now mostly hidden and when you defeat enemies more rooms appear
Teddy Bear sword - rare to uncommon
Grandmaster summons only one enemy at a time
Map now opens automatically each time you go to a new floor
Changed how the game takes screenshots for saving
Updated translations

Bug Fixes:
Fixed several glitches related to the new character
Feral Badgers no longer lose active status effects
Fixed sound effects on the main menu and when applying poison to enemies
Fixed glitches related to spawning item fallbacks

Version 25.1

Changes:
Updated translations
You cannot find the pick-axe in big mode
You cannot find the earthstone blade or the double-halberd in no-xp mode


Bug Fixes:
Fixed a glitch where the unstable mana wouldn't spawn
Hare Defenders now receive targeting on Spawn - preventing you from targeting behind them
You cannot press combat keys while looking in the item atlas
Fixed the rabbit, who would sometimes attack himself
Fixed the lizard king sword, which was detracting energy down to 0
Fixed the gardener's helmet, which didn't count spaces properly
Fixed a glitch where some item effects could be applied twice - especially from the fluffy cotton

Version 25.0

New Stuff:
Added unstable mana
Added Dark Lady's Potion
Added Matchbook (for Tote)

Changes:
Items can only be used with the forge one time
Only standard chests can spawn as mimics
Spiked helmet common -> uncommon. Spikes per turn 4 -> 3
Gardeners helmet -> does 5 damage
Hourglass 200% -> 150% bonus damage and only removes damage for this combat
Red Hoodie - Rare -> Legendary
Knight armor - uncommon -> common
Chainmail -> rare -> uncommon
Bramble - self poison 10 -> 3
Fishing Hook - energy 1 -> 0
Fuel Pellet can be played over other items
Flower Cleaver - takes 1 energy to summon
Club - 2 -> 3 weak
Grandmaster summons 2 fire geckos and does +2 damage per attack
King 700 -> 750 damage -now summons more frequently and summons hare defenders
Turtle damage decreased by 3 points - block decreased
Hare defender +5 block +5 health
Added honey guide to the cobra bat encounter
Snakes and Cobras now spawn with hare defenders
Ultra Knight spawns now don't attack on their first turn
Queen bee +2 damage on attack
Rude Rooster +1 damage
Badger Boss now does rage after summoning
Hawk Knight does fewer curses and does -8 damage per attack
Rabbits now attack on their "block" turn
Hermit Crabs +6 hp -4 block on their first turn
Bearded dragons now spawn with small ratwolfs


Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue where bosses could sometimes appear on non-boss floors
Fixed the Ring of Dreams so the effect stacks
Fixed a glitch with backpack space colors after on-create effects
Fixed some weirdness with costs of items being changed
Fixed items that would incorrectly show the "modified" animation
Fixed text on the Shady Trader
Carvings from chests now fly to the top of the screen
Fixed a bug where you could open chests while the options screen was open
Adjusted stat tracking so we record the change in the player's health throughout the battle -instead of the total damage dealt