Mirthwood News

Patch 1.0.86p2

Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Terrain streaming and loading improvements
- Terrain texture compression for lower VRAM, RAM, and install size
- Fix some minor collision issues
- Improve terrain collider updating (should fix more cases of running into "invisible walls")
- Fix cases of building interiors in Brightoak getting hidden when they should still be visible
- Fix NPCs getting stuck inside fenced areas
- Fix NPCs not unequipping tools
- Fix cases of context/interact menu hiding until moving to a different interactable object
- Fix some spouse/children movement issues, prevent children from wandering into town
- Add Quit button to Pause Menu for easier quit to desktop
- Always show item amount removed/added to clarify vs. total remaining
- Fix minimap quest marker not showing until changing active quest
- Minor UI fixes for Fishing Minigame and Player2 Relationship
- Fix some text not using localization
- Fix some missing localizations

*p2 Hotfix patch to fix a terrain loading optimization issue in some caves and mines.

Co-Op & Children Arrive!

[p]Hey folks, today we've released and update that brings local co-op and children to Mirthwood! [/p][p][/p][p]Everything in solo mode can now be enjoyed with company, including marriage and starting a family. Players will retain their own levels, skills, and inventories when switching between co-op and single-player modes, maintaining each player’s unique attributes. [/p][p]This marks the first phase of co-op implementation, with full online co-op also planned for this year. Here are some of the additions in this update:[/p][p][/p][h3]Co-Op[/h3]

[p]Local Co-op Play. Play together with your friends locally or using Steam Remote Play.[/p]
[p]Drop-in/Drop-out Local co-op[/p]
[p]Players can marry their co-op partner[/p]
[p]Player 2 retains own inventory and levels their own skills[/p]
[p]New “Downed” state, Revive mechanic[/p]
[p]Shared camera centered between Player 1 and 2 (dynamically zooms out as players move apart)[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Children[/h3]

[p]If the player is married, they can try for a child with their partner[/p]
[p]Players will need to procure a Crib in order to attempt having a baby[/p]
[p]Children generate appearance & traits from a mix of their parents[/p]
[p]Children grow in stages (baby, toddler, youth, adult)[/p]
[p]In later stages, children will have requests for the player[/p]
[p]In later stages, children will occasionally help on the farm[/p]
[p]Upon reaching adulthood, children will leave the farm and move into a nearby town[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Other[/h3]

[p]New Guest House farm structure[/p]
[p]New child themed items[/p]
[p]New attack direction indicator and enemy lock on indicator[/p]
[p]Various combat adjustments[/p]
[p]Minor optimization improvements[/p]

[p][/p][p]We hope you enjoy the update and playing together. And remember, we're working on more ways to play together soon. Join the Discord to hangout and give us your feedback![/p][p][/p][p]There's still much more planned for Mirthwood this year![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]P.S. - In case you missed the co-op trailer, you can check it out here.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Stardew Valley rival Mirthwood co-op update allows you to marry your player two

One of my favorite summer activities is to find new games that I can play with friends, and our flavor of the moment is very much farming sims. Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, even Palia, we've done them all - which is why the much-anticipated co-op update for the enchanting Mirthwood is just so exciting.

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Co-Op is Coming to the Freelands!

Hey Adventurers!

We’re thrilled to be sharing a first look at the upcoming Co-Op Update in our latest trailer that was just revealed during ClemmyGames’ Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2025!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Experience synchronous drop-in/drop-out local co-op and a dynamic shared screen for seamless collaboration. Players will retain their own levels, skills, and inventories when switching between co-op and single-player modes, maintaining each player’s unique attributes. All features that players have encountered on their adventures in solo mode can now be enjoyed with company, including marriage and starting a family.

To celebrate this special occasion, Mirthwood is 25% off until June 10th! Thanks to all of you who have ventured into the Freelands and helped us expand on the world of Mirthwood! We can’t wait to see the adventures that lie ahead for you and your companions when the Co-Op Update launches later this summer!

Excellent Stardew Valley rival Mirthwood is finally about to get co-op

To me, co-op is what turns Stardew Valley into a truly phenomenal game. The farming sim is already brilliant without it, but the ability to easily play with friends makes any game better. The mixture of working together, chaos, and occasional bits of trickery always elevates the experience, and the delightful Mirthwood is no exception. This farming and life sim has been going from strength to strength since it launched, and the new announcement of a Mirthwood co-op update means it's only going to get better.

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