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Whispers of the Byzantion, Festive Gifts and a World Growing Sharper

[p]Hey everyone! ⚔️✨[/p][p]This week marks another exciting step forward in our Early Access adventure filled with restless spirits, festive surprises, sweeping improvements and a world that’s becoming richer and more responsive with every patch.[/p][p]From new battlegrounds stirring beneath ancient stones to long awaited visual and performance upgrades, this update is all about refining the journey while sprinkling in some holiday cheer. Let’s take a quick walk through the highlights![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]♱ A New Random Instance Rises: The Byzantion Graveyard[/h2][p]Deep beneath the palace grounds lies a new danger: the Byzantion Graveyard, now added to the world map as our latest random instance. Shadows cling to the resting places of rebellious Byzantine warriors, vengeful spirits long banished by the Emperor himself.[/p][p]Enter carefully, tread lightly, and remember the golden rule: bring potions. The dead do not forgive easily.[/p][p]This addition comes alongside numerous fixes and adjustments to existing random instances as we continue expanding the variety and challenge across the map.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🕊️ A Festive Surprise: The Pilgrim Costume[/h2][p]The palace is getting into the holiday spirit! [/p][p]This week brings a brand-new Pilgrim Costume, lovingly crafted and polished just in time for Thanksgiving.[/p][p]Visit Lucieta to claim your seasonal gift while supplies last, and don’t forget to stop by the Carpenter, new dining tables have arrived, perfect for feasts with companions. [/p][p]Let the celebrations begin! 🦃✨[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🔧 A Smoother, Sharper, More Polished Journey[/h2][p]Your feedback continues to guide our hand, and this update is packed with improvements across gameplay, visuals, and performance.[/p][p]Here are just a few of the big behind-the-scenes changes shaping the world:[/p][p]Gameplay Refinements
Enemy behavior continues to evolve, armor sets with missing pieces are being completed (including Amber Warden, Emerald Huntress, Silent Vengeance, Janissary Apprentice, and Scorpion Warrior), and several instance-specific bugs have been resolved, including the Caravanserai boss gate and various escape exploits.[/p][p]Visual & Character Improvements
From upgraded carpet textures, a new character preset to improved mirror materials and updated armor icons, The Palace is looking better than ever. Thanksgiving cosmetics received multiple polish passes, bringing the outfit to life with new materials, morph targets, and refined roughness.[/p][h3]Performance Boosts[/h3][p]Lighting received another major balancing pass, particle effects were optimized or replaced, and static meshes now handle many effects previously driven by heavier systems. Expect smoother framerates, less flickering, and generally more stable scenes throughout the palace and the world beyond.[/p][p]We’ve also begun refreshing the palace carpets, replacing older blurry textures that were both visually flat and heavier on performance. Several areas now feature updated, crisp, and highly detailed rugs that not only run better but also look better. This is an ongoing effort and you’ll see more of these vibrant new carpets rolled out across future updates.[/p][p]Bug Fixes Everywhere
Floating props, collision gaps, blurriness issues, missing materials, out-of-bounds spots, you name it, we’ve hunted them down. Many quirks across levels like The Palace, City Street and the Desolate Crossroads were attended to. .[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🌍 Localization Takes a Big Step Forward[/h2][p]Localization is taking a major leap forward![/p][p]English, French, and Turkish support is now active inside our test build and early testers along with our Patreon Companion-tier supporters and above can experience the updated UI systems firsthand.[/p][p]This early-access phase helps us spot issues faster and fine tune the flow before full localization goes public.
If you’d like to jump in early, explore new languages ahead of everyone else and support the game’s development directly, consider joining us on Patreon. [/p][p]Every supporter helps us push the Concubine world forward. ❤️[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]❤️ Thank You for Another Incredible Week[/h2][p]Your feedback, reports and creativity make each update better than the last.[/p][p]As new areas rise, systems expand and the world grows more alive. We’re constantly inspired & motivated by your energy and dedication.[/p][p]More random adventures, missions, deeper systems and improved combat systems are on the horizon and we can’t wait to share them with you.[/p][p]Until next time,[/p][p]The Team ⚔️[/p]

Update 0.1.5 is Live - Check Out What's New

[p]Hello Concubiners![/p][p]In this week’s update we introduce a new random instance, Desolate Crossroads. [/p][p]A band of bandits & outlaws ambushed passing trader caravans at a crossroad far from the city. A message must be sent. Gather your companions, raid the crossroads & bring punishment to the horde![/p][p]PS. Bring potions, we are still working on combat balance.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

New Adventures, Smoother Battles and a Living World Ahead

[p]Hey everyone! 💫[/p][p]This week brings another milestone in our Early Access journey, an update packed with new adventures, refined systems, and a touch of beauty across every corner of the palace.[/p][p]While we’re only highlighting four of the biggest changes here, there’s a lot more waiting in the full update notes. From performance upgrades to world visual polish, this build is bursting with fresh content and improvements that make every session more rewarding, vibrant, and fun.[/p][p]Let’s take a quick tour through some of the highlights! ⚔️[/p][p][/p][h3]🏙️ A New Random Instance: City Street[/h3][p]Step into the City Street, a shadowy new battleground filled with danger and opportunity.
The alleys whisper of ambushes and treasures alike, keep your wits sharp, and your weapons sharper.
[/p][p]This is just the beginning: new random adventures, including daring Rescue Missions, are already in development, expanding the world with each update.[/p][p][/p][h3]💎 Ja’far’s Accessory Shop Opens Its Doors[/h3][p]The elegant and mysterious Ja’far is now open for business!
Players can explore his collection of exquisite rings, necklaces, and trinkets, each designed to offer unique advantages and a hint of luxury.[/p][p]If you’ve been looking to power up your build, Ja’far’s boutique is the place to start.[/p][p][/p][h3]🧘‍♀️ Pose Mode: Now with 17 New Poses[/h3][p]Whether you’re striking a heroic stance or capturing a quiet palace moment, Pose Mode just got a major expansion. [/p][p]We’ve added 17 brand-new poses so you can bring your characters, and your screenshots, to life like never before.[/p][p][/p][h3]🌍 And So Much More…[/h3][p]From smoother early-level experiences and balanced loot to upgraded visuals, armor recolors, improved animations, and major performance gains, this update touches nearly every part of the game.[/p][p]We’ve listened closely to your feedback: death penalties are lighter, rewards are greater, and the world itself feels livelier and more responsive.[/p][p]For the full list of changes (and it’s a long one!), check out the complete update notes on Steam.[/p][p][/p][h3]❤️ Thank You for Being Part of This Journey[/h3][p]Your ideas and reports help us improve every week, and it truly shows.
As the palace grows and new adventures unfold, we’re constantly inspired by your creativity, patience, and passion.[/p][p]Stay tuned, more random adventures, new mission types, and deeper systems are coming soon.[/p][p]Until next time,
The Team ⚔️[/p]

Update 0.1.4 - Hotfix-1

[p]Hello Concubiners, [/p][p][/p][p]Just a quick hotfix, in today's update we had an issue that pumpkin decorations were disappeared from decoration mode if you put anywhere, their image in inventory was blank. We released a quick hotfix about that, they will be in decoration vendor for a while more. [/p][p]Here are the options you can do to retrieve them:[/p]
  • [p]If you have an auto save you can load that you didn't open in last update. Once you load that, pumpkins will be there.[/p]
  • [p]If you don't have that or if it didn't fix the issue, you can sell the current ones in inventory to vendor and buy the new ones back.[/p]
  • [p]And if you didn't play the game after today's update, no worries at all. You will be safe.[/p]
[p]We are sorry for the issue caused by this update. Team will keep working to bring a better game to all of our players.[/p]

Update 0.1.4 is Live - Check Out What's New

[p]Hello Concubiners![/p][p][/p][p]In this week’s update we introduce a new random instance, City Street. Bring potions, we hear the thugs are waiting for you. More random instances, decoratable player bases and Companion Rescue Missions are coming soon. [/p][p]Starter levels are now even more player & melee friendly. Still work in progress. We lowered gold & loot loss on death by 50% as you requested. [/p][p]Ja’Far has opened his accessory shop. Make sure to visit him frequently, his selection of jewelleries on sale changes as he pleases.    [/p][p]We have also addressed various issues reported & improved overall performance in this update. Hope you enjoy this week’s changes. [/p][p]Our next update will be a major one. [/p][p][/p][h2]GAMEPLAY[/h2]
  • [p]Gold & loot losses on death are scaled down to 50%[/p]
  • [p]Some instance rewards are scaled up and balanced[/p]
  • [p]City Street random Instance is added to map[/p]
  • [p]Added a mini boss to Bandit Camp & improved enemy behaviour[/p]
  • [p]Added 70 new accessories to Ja’Far’s shop[/p]
  • [p]Added 17 new poses to Free Pose Mode[/p]
  • [p]Missing waypoints are added to tutorial[/p]
  • [p]Halloween decorations are removed from The Palace[/p]
[p][/p][h2]VISUALS[/h2]
  • [p]UI/UX Improvements on inventory and HUD[/p]
  • [p]World map & points of interest visuals improved[/p]
  • [p]World map now shows accurate rewards[/p]
  • [p]Color variations for following armor sets are added[/p]
    • [p]Enchanting Veil[/p]
    • [p]Nightshade Enchantress[/p]
    • [p]Mystical Veil[/p]
    • [p]Midnight Siren[/p]
    • [p]Aurora Fighter [/p]
    • [p]Desert Huntress [/p]
    • [p]Steelfall Fury [/p]
    • [p]Verdant Vixen [/p]
    • [p]Nebula Valkyrie [/p]
    • [p]Relentless Vanguard [/p]
    • [p]Eclipse Harbinger [/p]
  • [p]Sultan’s textures improved [/p]
  • [p]New carpet & rug designs added[/p]
  • [p]Camera angles for vendor dialogues improved[/p]
  • [p]Weaponsmith & Carpenter animations improved[/p]
[p][/p][h2]PERFORMANCE[/h2]
  • [p]Improved performance in The Palace [/p]
  • [p]Updated all harem concubine models & textures [/p]
  • [p]Improved models & textures of all carpets & rugs [/p]
  • [p]Improved Tier 0 - 10 weapon models & textures [/p]
  • [p]Updated NPC animation blueprints[/p]
[p][/p][h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]
  • [p]Fixed a bug where vendor NPCs caused CPU performance hits[/p]
  • [p]Fixed placement bugs of some decoration items[/p]
[p][/p][h2]KNOWN ISSUES[/h2]
  • [p]Located an issue where some UI file sizes can cause performance hits[/p]
[p][/p][p]🙏 Thank you for your continued support, feedback, and passion! We’re working hard to make the world of Concubine richer, smoother, and more rewarding. Please enjoy this update and keep sharing your thoughts with us.[/p]