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Patch 1.8.3 - Balance, QOL, and Map Updates

Hey everyone!

This patch adds some much needed QOL changes as well as reworking a couple of things with a few DLC maps. Be sure to check them out below.

[h2]Quality of Life Updates[/h2]

[h3]Monocular[/h3]
  • Can now be used while hanging on a rope.

[h3]Barometer[/h3]
  • Can now be used while hanging on a rope.

[h3]Chalkbag[/h3]
  • You can now chalk both hands while your crampons are secured on the wall.

[h3]Rope Tool[/h3]
  • Hanging on the rope will start regaining Pitch stamina as long as you don't grab a hold.

[h3]Climbing[/h3]
  • Fixed an issue where you could miss a hold grab even if you hit it directly when falling downwards at high speed.


[h2]Map Updates / Changes[/h2]

[h3]Castle of the Swan King[/h3]
  • Crampon usage allowed but limited to 6-point on this map. Will auto-equip if you play the map, so you don't need to switch in the cabin. Will auto-equip your preferred crampons once you play another map.
  • Ropes usage allowed but limited to 10.
  • Routes have been updated in order to accommodate usage of ropes and crampons.

[h3]Seaside Tribune[/h3]
  • Few platforms have been added back while keeping the prior changes.
  • Crampon usage allowed but limited to 6-point on this map. Will auto-equip if you play the map, so you don't need to switch in the cabin. Will auto-equip your preferred crampons once you play another map.
  • Ropes usage allowed but limited to 10.

[h3]Almáttr Dam[/h3]
  • Crampon usage allowed but limited to 6-point on this map. Will auto-equip if you play the map, so you don't need to switch in the cabin.

[h3]Crampons[/h3]
  • 6-Point crampons boost force nerfed as they were still too powerful.

[h3]Idol of Cruelty[/h3]
  • Slightly nerfed the effects.

[h2]Major bugfixes[/h2]


  • Fixed a bug with the Routing Flag not saving the usage state.
  • Fixed a bug with the Pocketwatch not being visible after enough progress for it in You Fall You Die and Free Solo.
  • Fixed an issue with the default score for time attack in every 3rd map at every category in the Great Gales.
  • Fixed an issue with new game slots not saving DLC values.

[h2]Minor bugfixes[/h2]


  • Fixed a bug with Seigr Craeg showing 1 rope as part of the default time attack score.
  • Fixed a bug with 1-handed volumes spamming the sound effect when using both hands on it.
  • Fixed some out of bounds skip on Mara's Arch.
  • Fixed a some collision and material issues on Great Bók Tree.
  • Minor route tweaks on Great Bók Tree and Old Rekkja.
  • Fixed an issue where you coulden't pick up the rope tool from the belt on Old Rekkja and Dunderhorn.
  • Fixed some lighting issues Ullrs Chasm when using Idol of Sundown.
  • Fixed some out of bounds sections on Ullrs Chasm.
  • Minor visual tweaks on Quietude.
  • Other minor fixes.