Tarnished Blood News

[h2]🩸Greetings Hunters!🩸[/h2][p] The first update on beta branch of 2026 is here! Dive deeper into the madness with fixes.
[/p][h2]🔎 Update Log 🔎[/h2]

• [p]📌 Fixed a crash related to the weight system after a character gained Evasion from level-ups.[/p]
• [p]📌 Fixed an issue where pikes could occasionally apply double recoil on hit.[/p]
• [p]📌 Fixed an issue where pike targeting could break on certain bosses if the character was selected before initial turn calculations completed.[/p]
• [p]📌Fixed an edge case where a won battle could fail to load if the final blow landed on the last frame of the timeline.[/p]
• [p]📌Fixed an issue where Draught of the Forgotten Fey would not function correctly after winning a battle and then loading it from the menu. Also increased it’s duration to end of turn.[/p]
• [p]📌 Fixed incorrect reward RNG when loading previously won battles.[/p]
• [p]📌 Added additional save validation checks when loading previously completed battles.[/p]

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[p]Sorry for the long wait, we’ve finally finished most of the work on the next patch. To make sure the update is as bug-free as possible (especially to avoid any risk of corrupted saves) and since the Christmas period isn’t ideal for visibility, we’re releasing it on the Tarnished Blood beta branch.[/p][p]To access right click Tarnished Blood in steam library, click properties, then Betas tab, add password “betabranchpassword”, click “Check Code”, and after that it should be selectable in “Beta Participation”  dropdown box as shown on screenshot below:[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h3]🆕 Save slot system[/h3][p]We added 3 save slots to the game so that you can start a new campaign with different tribe without losing your current one. [/p][p]Unfortunately, existing campaign saves are not compatible with the new save system. [/p][p]Internal changes to how Pikes work make all Pikes created before this update unusable, and the introduction of the new Weight system along with the removal of Obsidian may also cause issues if an old campaign save is loaded.[/p][p]If you really want to try using your old save, you can rename the save file from save_V1.dat to save_slot_1.dat in the AppData\\LocalLow\\Juggler Games\\Tarnished Blood\\Saves folder, but please do this at your own risk. [/p][h3]🆕Saving / Loading During Fights[/h3][p]We’ve added a new system that allows you to continue a battle from the point where you left off.[/p][p]If you return to the main menu or quit the game during a fight, two options will now appear in the main menu:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Continue — resumes the fight from the start of the turn during which you exited.[/p]
• [p]Restart Battle — restarts the fight from the beginning (works the same as before the patch).[/p]

[p]To make this possible, the game re-simulates all previously played turns and then resumes from the beginning of the turn where you left off.[/p][p]We’ve done our best to catch bugs related to this kind of turn re-simulation, but these issues can be difficult to predict,  even a small change in position or a single hit can cascade into significant differences in later turns. If you have any problems or bugs don’t hesitate to post them on steam forum or our discord (preferably with logs and your save file from AppData\\LocalLow\\Juggler Games\\Tarnished Blood folder).[/p][p][/p][h3]🆕New Armor Weight System[/h3][p]Every piece of armor now has a Weight stat. Accumulating too much weight on a character will make them more sluggish in combat, reducing the effectiveness of their movement and jumps.[/p][p]We’ve introduced this system to give individual armor pieces and sets more identity, and to make choosing between them a more tactical decision. It also makes certain support jump abilities, such as teleport or swap, more valuable, as they can help heavy, tank-oriented characters overcome their limited mobility.[/p][p]This system also introduces new traumas, traits, and additional options in some events.[/p][p][/p][h3]🆕Obsidian Chunk Removal[/h3][p]Obsidian Chunks were previously used only for hut upgrades, with roughly a 50% chance to obtain one after each battle. In theory, this system was meant to let players decide which upgrades to prioritize. In practice, however, upgrading the weapon crafter and the tannery to unlock weapon and armor upgrades was almost always the only meaningful choice. Other upgrades were nice to have, but rarely impactful enough to justify the effort. After completing a campaign, the same progression had to be unlocked again, usually starting with the tannery and weapon crafter all over.[/p][p]Because of this, we’ve removed Obsidian Chunks and replaced the system with unlocks tied to new achievements. These are simple, progression-based achievements (for example, “craft X weapons in this hut”) that can be earned across multiple campaigns. Once unlocked, they remain permanently available for all future campaigns.[/p][p]We hope this change gives players clearer long-term goals and provides a stronger sense of progression between campaigns.[/p][p][/p][h3]🆕Two New Cutscenes[/h3][p]We’ve added two new cutscenes: one that plays after defeating the final boss with all tribes, and another that appears at the start of the game, right after the tutorial.[/p][p]For now, they both use placeholder music. Our music producer is currently very busy ahead of Christmas, but we’ll add the final tracks as soon as they’re ready.[/p][p][/p][p]Overall list of all things changed, fixed, and added:[/p][h3]Added[/h3][p]🆕Three save slots for separate campaigns[/p][p]🆕Saving and loading during fights[/p][p]🆕New Armor Weight system[/p][p]🆕Three new traits related to the Armor Weight system[/p][p]🆕Three new traumas related to the Armor Weight system[/p][p]🆕Symphony Birthmark trait, related to the Symphony of Shadows boss[/p][p]🆕Removed Obsidian Chunks, all hut upgrades are now unlocked via new achievements[/p][p]🆕New town cutscene after tutorial[/p][p]🆕New ending cutscene after defeating the Warden with all tribes[/p][p]🆕7 new hunt events[/p][p]🆕Three new trinket items dropping from the new events[/p][p]🆕Borderless window mode in settings[/p][p]🆕Movie volume slider[/p][h3]Fixed[/h3][p]📌Mox/Int values used for rerolls/+1’s during fight events were being saved even if the battle was reloaded from beginning[/p][p]📌Various issues with gamepad controls in menus[/p][p]📌Increased the duration of Draught of the Forgotten Fey to make it easier to use with ranged weapons[/p][p]📌Numerous improvements to the English translation, with help from coulter_baker on Discord, many thanks[/p][p]📌Minor fixes to the Polish translation[/p][p]📌Minor translation and bug fixes in various town events[/p][p]📌Added some basic background particles to several battle scenes[/p][p]📌Fixed a bug where particles from the previous turn were visually updating after each recalculation[/p][p]📌Fixed a bug where a small yellow line could sometimes appear at the center of the stage during recalculation[/p][p]📌Fixed hover text on Hunter’s tribe Bond and Amazon's tribe Matriarchal Resonance was interrupted in middle by other hover text[/p][p]📌Fixed an issue with the Royal’s Commander Shout causing crashes when the bonus movement point was used and no other movement points remained afterward[/p][p]First of all, thank you for your patience. [/p][p]This update took us much longer than we originally planned, and we’re sorry for the long wait. Over the past months we’ve been working on a large patch that touches many core systems of the game, and getting all of that into a solid, playable state simply required more time than we expected. [/p][p]Ow, and Happy Cristmas everyone.[/p][p]
With sincere gratitude, yours truly,
~The Juggler Games Team

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We added 3 save slots to the game so that you can start a new campaign with different tribes without losing your current one. If you had any campaign in progress before this update, when you load the game, the file should automatically be renamed and placed at slot 1.



[h3]Saving/Loading during fights[/h3]
A new system that lets you continue mid-fight from the moment you left it. If you leave to the menu/quit the game during the fight, you will have 2 buttons in the main menu. One will let you restart the battle from the beginning (it works the same as before patch), and the other one will let you continue mid-fight from the turn when you left.
It will re-simulate all the turns you made and resume from the beginning of the turn you left it.
We tried to catch all the bugs connected to this type of turn re-simulation, but these are pretty hard to catch as even very little change in position or hit can cascade into huge changes to future turns.


[h3]New Weight Armor system[/h3]
Every armor piece will have a weight stat. Accumulating too much weight on a character makes them more sluggish in combat, making their jump and move less effective.
We introduce this system to give armors and their sets some more character, and make choosing one over another a more tactical decision. As well as making some support jump abilities like teleport/swap better (by being able to use them to help your heavy tank characters have better mobility).
This system comes with new traumas/traits and events.


[h3]Obsidian Chunk removal[/h3]
Obsidian Chunks were only used for hut upgrades, you had around 50% of obtaining one after every battle. In idea the system was good it let players decide what they wanted to upgrade first, but in reality upgrading weapon crafter and tannery to unlock armor/weapon upgrades were easily only important ones, while the rest was nice to have but not really anything enough to bother. And after finishing one campaign you would need to unlock them once again (probably starting with tannery and weapon crafter).
This bothered Us so we changed it to being unlocked by new achievements. Those are pretty simple achievements like “craft X weapons in this hut” but they can be gained during multiple campaigns and once unlocked stay unlocked forever for every campaign.
We hope this will give something for players to aim for, and will give some feeling of progress between campaigns.


Added:
-3 Save slots for different campaigns
-Saving/Loading during fights
-New Armor weight system on Armors
-3 new traits connected to Weight Armor system
-3 new trauma connected to Weight Armor system
-“Symphony Birthmark” Trait related to Symphony of Shadows boss
-Removed Obsidian Chunks resource, instead all hut upgrades are now locked behind new achievements
-Added cutscenes to the first town visit and after defeating Warden with all tribes
-7 new hunt events

Fixed:
-Mox/Int used during fight events were saved even if the battle was reloaded
-Some issues with gamepad controls in menus
-Increased Draught of the Forgotten Fey duration to ease it’s usage with ranged weapons
-Many changes to the English translation with the help of coulter_baker on discord, many thanks to him.
-Some minor fixes to Polish translation we found
-Minor translations and bug fixes in various town events
-Some particles added to background in few battle scenes

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Hello city-building enthusiasts!

We’re happy to announce that the demo for The Whims of the Gods is now live on Steam! To celebrate this special moment, we’re also thrilled to unveil our brand-new official trailer. It captures the spirit, tension, and beauty of shaping a civilization under divine watch - building, surviving, and facing the unpredictable whims of ancient gods. Check out the newest trailer! In this free demo, you’ll begin your journey in a world where a new civilization takes root. Whether playing solo or with a friend in online co-op, your mission is to lead your people, manage their needs, and navigate the blessings and burdens from the gods above.

Here’s what you can expect to experience: \[/p][/p]

• [p] Construct and expand your city with a variety of early-game buildings[/p]
• [p] Set up food chains, gather resources, and meet your people's evolving demands[/p]
• [p] Make meaningful tech decisions that shape your civilization's direction[/p]
• [p] Explore a handcrafted map shrouded in fog[/p]
• [p] Invoke the gods for blessings or risk provoking their wrath[/p]
• [p] Survive core challenges like hunger, happiness, and housing stability[/p]
• [p] Play alone or in online two-player co-op[/p]

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[/p][p]To make the most of this demo phase, we’ve set up a dedicated feedback channel right here on Steam. If you run into issues, have suggestions, or just want to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback is crucial as we shape the path forward!

Drop your feedback here and let us know what you think![/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoy your time with the demo, we’d be incredibly grateful if you left a quick review. It helps spread the word and gives the game more visibility - it really does make a difference.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thanks again for being here at the beginning of this journey. We can’t wait to hear how your civilization fares under the watchful eyes of the gods. But... we’ve also got some exciting news! We have officially partnered with Crytivo, a publisher known for supporting player-focused games and vibrant communities.
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Crytivo is a company that has gained recognition in the market, combining experimentation with different genres and the search for new and exceptional experiences. They’re also loved for their open communication with players and regular game updates. Gamers across the world, and dedicated gaming communities, already know Crytivo for backing some truly beloved projects. Now, we’re proud to be joining forces with them![/p][p]
We hope you will enjoy the demo! Make sure to follow us here on Steam or Discord to stay up to date with the game news! Also, make sure to wishlist the main game if you like it! [/p][p][/p][p]Best,[/p][p]Juggler Games / PJ GAMES Team [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h3]Added:[/h3]
🆕 Additional Hovers on Equipment and Natural Born Trait with additional information like damage ranges
🆕 Visible Int/Mox when choosing from the list of whom to train in Survival Training
🆕 New action icon while using the Silver Feather item
🆕 If an enemy uses an action that tracks a player character, it is now shown by a special indicator around the tracked character. We implemented this to avoid the confusion that happens if you move the tracked character and, by doing so, endanger other characters in the future without knowledge. Examples of tracking actions are Maultigore Tongue Attack or Warden Pike Thrust.
🆕 Removed 4 limit to traits/traumas and limit for max player level. When we extend the campaign in the future, we will need to redesign the leveling system.

[h3]Fixed:[/h3]
📌 Tutorial crashing on startup
📌 Fixed consumables being used for real inside Training Ground
📌 Fixed Training Ground counted as going on hunt for Natural Born Trait
📌 Fixed coming back from Training Ground was resetting Protector’s Tears in Star Tribe
📌 Fixed Amazon tribe quests being able to be advanced during Training Ground
📌 Fixed Player platforms sometimes behaving wrongly after recalculations
📌 Disabled Player platforms from being destroyed by enemy attacks (It was only used by 1 attack, and it introduced more confusion than results).
📌 Fixed characters with unrealistically big Evasion were not possible to hit
📌 Fixed possible spawn positions for teleports and portals in most fights
📌 Fixed Gamepad being bugged after changing pages of "others" in character inventory
📌 Fixed Choir "Cadence of The Storm" hitboxes to be closer to the visual effect it creates
📌 Fixed Handyman not losing buff if the Trait is removed
📌 Fixed tutorial popouts resetting after quitting application
📌 Fixed Dandelion pike, not giving additional Weak Points while using
📌 Fixed crafting weapons in the Amazon tribe not giving better rewards at higher levels
📌 Changed a few names of special weapon skills to better reflect their usage.
📌 Fixed Symphony’s Piercing Glissando turning off to fast and creating savezone on area edges
📌 Fixed Symphony’s Electric Sonata notes vanishing when recalculating between turns
📌 Fixed some of the boss attacks being able to target dead characters.
📌 Many changes to the English translation with the help of coulter_baker on discord, many thanks to him.

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