Roots Devour News

[p]Together with @元素领主墨元素, we’ve launched a Steam bundle featuring our indie games:[/p][p]Roots Devour × Powers Reconfiguration[/p][p]“Root Reconstruction” Bundle[/p][p][/p][p]The two games play very differently, but they tell the same story:[/p][p] start from the roots, and rebuild destiny.[/p][p][/p][p]We’d also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Powers Reconfiguration on its official launch today, February 4 🎉[/p][p]Roots Devour is currently available with a 10% launch discount, and purchasing the bundle grants an additional 10% off, don’t miss out![/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello everyone! Version 1.0.3.0 went live not long ago. In this update, we focused on fixing a number of issues reported over the past week, while also polishing and adjusting several interaction details to improve the overall experience.[/p][p]A huge thank-you to everyone who left comments and reached out to us through the community for more in-depth discussions. Your feedback has been incredibly helpful and motivating, allowing us to better identify problems and refine the game. We’ll continue to closely monitor the experience and do our best to resolve any issues you encounter while playing.[/p][p]As for the much-requested in-run save feature, it’s still under active development and refinement. As soon as we have further progress to share, we’ll update you right away.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where parts of the terrain in Snow Mountain Church could be passed through unintentionally.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where some talents in the Altar were not properly illuminated.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the aurora of Fire Flower could remain in the scene incorrectly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in the Moth event cutscene where the camera was incorrectly zoomed in.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where certain areas outside the swamp research lab could not be reconnected after re-entering.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Heart of the Tree was occasionally not properly triggered after being fully collected.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where, after collecting all of Ivy’s books, the story interaction button would occasionally not appear.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where rapidly clicking cards while the hand was full could add “ghost” cards to the hand.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the wormhole that appears after collecting Heart of the Tree would not activate on the first connection.[/p]
• [p]Fixed abnormal trigger behavior for Yonder Orchid and Death Butterfly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Ritual cards, when dragged out of the hand and then placed back, could occasionally form unintended connections.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Optimizations & Adjustments[/h2]

• [p]Disabled right-click interactions with cards in hand.[/p]
• [p]Added environmental occlusion to buildings in the Snow Mountain Expedition storyline, along with safeguards to prevent sequence-breaking.[/p]
• [p]Added guidance so that after obtaining a key, the camera will focus on the corresponding door lock.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the small-creature effect added by Mutated Pelt: it can now be triggered by other effects that require creatures.[/p]
• [p]Added informational notifications after interacting with the Altar of Absolution.[/p]
• [p]Added end-of-chapter prompts for each chapter.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Audio Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where some sound effects did not play correctly when the Archer fired arrows.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the root’s spawn sound effect would not play correctly in certain situations.[/p]
• [p]Reduced excessively loud audio when multiple cards shake at the same time.[/p]
• [p]Added audio cues for transitions between Reality and Dream areas in Chapter Five.[/p]
• [p]Fixed several incorrect sound effects, including those for Cultist, Corrupted Flesh Chunk, Unconscious Person, and Skinning Knife.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where some UI interactions could trigger the exit sound effect multiple times.[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you participated in the playtest and find your progress reset to the beginning, please refer to 关于存档的特别提醒/Special Notice Regarding Save Files , this Notice should guide you to retrieve your saved progression.[/p][p][/p][p]We will continue to improve Roots Devour with full dedication and enthusiasm.[/p][p]If you encounter any unexpected issues during gameplay or have suggestions for improvement, we warmly invite you to join our community and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback helps us make the game even better.[/p][p]Official discord:[/p][p]https://discord.gg/gPt4Gp2CJE[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you once again for your understanding and support.[/p][p]We will see you at the Altar![/p]

[p][/p][p]The second post-launch update is now live. We’re continuing to polish the overall experience and have made further optimizations focused on the issues most actively discussed within the community.[/p][p][/p][p]In the latest v1.0.2.1 update, we’ve enhanced the functionality and feedback of the Altar of Absolution, making it easier for players to recover companions who were accidentally harmed. At the same time, we’re aware of an issue where certain hostile characters killed by the player may still appear in later story scenes, resulting in the odd situation of “deadman talking.” This issue is actively being addressed and will be gradually resolved in upcoming versions.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you so much for the lively discussions and feedback in the community. We carefully read and evaluate every suggestion you share. Additional improvements to interactions and overall usability are already in planning and will be rolled out step by step in future updates. Thank you all for your continued support and understanding![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where interacting with the Owl in the Altar would occasionally fail to trigger.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Ivy’s related story progress could be unintentionally reset after reviving her.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where some characters who had already been killed would still speak during cutscenes, including:[/p]
  • [p]the Strange Man in Deep in Forest,[/p]
  • [p]Dog Compass, squad members, and the two sisters in Swamp Village,[/p]
  • [p]the Messenger in Snowy Mountain Church.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where NPCs killed in the Altar could still be interacted with and spoken to.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where a hidden area in Snowy Mountain Church could not be revealed.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in Chapter 4, City, where some Blood Reservoirs would unexpectedly turn into Corrupted Flesh Chunk.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where dialogue triggered by cards in hand could be skipped by rapid clicking.[/p]

[h2]Optimizations & Adjustments[/h2]

• [p]Improved the presentation of the Powder Cask Knight after revival, adding more narrative guidance in Chapter 1.[/p]
• [p]Improved the interaction feedback of the Altar of Absolution: when all NPCs are alive, the interact prompt will no longer appear.[/p]
• [p]Optimized a map setup in Snowy Mountain Church so that a staircase no longer becomes impassable due to being unable to connect to a campfire.[/p]
• [p]Optimized carriage placement in Snowy Mountain Church, providing more space for opening card packs.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the water recovery of Bloodvein Stone – Trickle, reducing it from 5 water per spread to 1 water per spread.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the number of cards generated by the Ecoball, reduced from 4 to 3.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the amount of Inspiration gained after discarding cards: it is now a fixed 1 point each time.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the Nature Pack by removing Cat from the pool.[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you participated in the playtest and find your progress reset to the beginning, please refer to 关于存档的特别提醒/Special Notice Regarding Save Files , this Notice should guide you to retrieve your saved progression.[/p][p][/p][p]We will continue to improve Roots Devour with full dedication and enthusiasm.[/p][p]If you encounter any unexpected issues during gameplay or have suggestions for improvement, we warmly invite you to join our community and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback helps us make the game even better.[/p][p]Official discord:[/p][p]https://discord.gg/gPt4Gp2CJE[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you once again for your understanding and support.[/p][p]We will see you at the Altar![/p]

[p][/p][p]After years of development and refinement, Roots Devour is finally meeting you officially today.[/p][p]That said, we must be honest: the launch version still contains some unforeseen issues, which have resulted in a less-than-ideal first-day experience for some players. For this, we would like to extend our sincerest apologies.[/p][p][/p][p]In response to the widely reported issues of card descriptions occasionally disappearing, as well as a potential crash during the ritual at the end of first chapter, we have already released the first official post-launch update, version 1.0.1.0.[/p][p][/p][p]These core issues that affected gameplay have now been resolved. Thank you very much for your patience and valuable feedback.[/p][p][/p][p]We have also noticed that many players encounter the memorable friendly character — the Owl — early in the game and form an emotional connection with her. We fully understand the sense of loss and sadness some players experienced when she died accidentally due to misoperation.[/p][p][/p][p]To prevent similar situations from happening again, in the next update we will add clear risk warnings to dangerous interactions involving friendly NPCs, reducing unintended deaths caused by non-deliberate actions.[/p][p][/p][p]In the current version, if a friendly NPC unfortunately dies by accident, players can go to the Altar of Absolution at the lower side of home(the Altar) that you can spend 500 blood to revive important NPCs such as the Owl. [/p][p]The revived NPC will return to it's original place in game.[/p][p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where card detail descriptions would occasionally fail to display.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a potential crash caused by the mountaintop sacrifice ritual at the end of Chapter One, Deep in Forest.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in Chapter Three, Snow Mountain Church, where campfires could burn and destroy staircases, preventing movement between floors. The game will now display a prompt: Fire cannot be transferred to special cards.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where cloud saves would not function properly in certain cases.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where water boost gained in the Altar would sometimes not take effect.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where selected Packs would sometimes not apply correctly during Inspiration upgrades.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where dialogue triggered from cards in hand could be skipped due to rapid clicking.[/p]

[h3]Optimizations and Adjustments[/h3]

• [p]Adjusted the typing animation speed of English text.[/p]
• [p]Improved memory release performance.[/p]
• [p]Improved parts of the tutorial and guidance in Chapter Three, Snow Mountain Church.[/p]
• [p]Removed the Frog tag from the Tadpole card; as a result, Eerie effects can no longer be applied to Tadpole.[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you participated in the playtest and find your progress reset to the beginning, please refer to 关于存档的特别提醒/Special Notice Regarding Save Files , this Notice should guide you to retrieve your saved progression. [/p][p][/p][p]We will continue to improve Roots Devour with full dedication and enthusiasm.[/p][p]If you encounter any unexpected issues during gameplay or have suggestions for improvement, we warmly invite you to join our community and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback helps us make the game even better.[/p][p]Official discord: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/gPt4Gp2CJE[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you once again for your understanding and support.[/p][p]We will see you at the Altar![/p]

[p]Welcome to the world of Roots Devour![/p][p]Roots Devour is now officially released on Steam, with a 10% launch discount![/p][p]At the same time, we’ve prepared four themed bundles with distinct styles, bringing together works of different forms but kindred spirits.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]- Absorootly Don't Look[/p][p]Roots Devour × Look Outside[/p][p]When you begin to explore, some things are already looking back at you.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]- Roots & Reach[/p][p]Roots Devour × Out of Hands[/p][p]When the root meet hands, the only order is chaos.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]- Blood & Dew[/p][p]Roots Devour × Journey of Realm：Dawn Dew[/p][p]Between blood and dew, we traverse the world with strategies.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]- Slither & Stem[/p][p]Roots Devour × Menace from the Deep[/p][p]Face fear—or become fear. The unknown is within reach.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]All bundles include an additional 10% discount, perfect for players who want to dive into multiple strange and exploratory experiences at once.[/p][p]Thank you to every player for your attention and support.[/p][p]May you find your own path through exploration and connection.[/p]