Idle Life - An Idle Game News

[p]We asked. You voted. The results are in. [/p][p]
[/p][h2]🏆 Winner: Daily Quests & Quest System Rework[/h2][p]That’s right – the next big monthly update will focus on completely reworking the quest system!
Coming in August: a smarter, cleaner, more flexible quest framework – including daily quests, better tracking, and rewards that feel worth chasing.

Whether you’re a long-term grinder or a casual clicker, this rework will give you clearer goals, better structure, and more variety in how you play.
We’re not just polishing – we’re redesigning from the ground up. And yes: some rewards may surprise you.

[/p][h2]📬 Vote Again Next Month[/h2][p]Our next Discord vote will launch soon – and it’ll decide what’s coming in the September update.
Want to influence the future of Idle Life? Join the server and cast your vote!

[/p][p]Discord: https://discord.gg/HV38zvQZXz[/p][p]
[/p][h2]📖 Stay focused – the Quests are calling.[/h2][p]See you soon,
— The Dev Goblin 👹[/p][p]
[/p][p]Oh, and one more thing...
Controller support is already live on the beta branch and will roll out to everyone later this week!
Steam Deck users, your time has come.[/p]

[p]This week’s update will feel different. Or rather – it will feel better. Why? Because things are starting to move. Literally. [/p][p]
[/p][h2]🎮 Controller? Steam Deck? UI Scaling?[/h2][p]That’s right. We’re slowly adding support for all of it.

No more tiny buttons on the Steam Deck.
No more mouse-only gameplay.
No more blurry interfaces on ultra-wide monitors.

It’s early – but it’s coming together.

[/p][h2]🛠️ But That's Not All...[/h2][p]We’re also working on new quests, new items, and new craftings.[/p][p]No promises… but you may want to clean out your storage room soon. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Discord: https://discord.gg/HV38zvQZXz[/p][h2]🕹️ Stay sharp – the interface is waking up.[/h2][p]
See you soon,
— The Dev Goblin 👹
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[p]Remember when enchantments were just boring +5 stats? Not anymore. This week we’re reshaping how power works, how crafting works, and how you spend your life in the arena. Get comfy. This one’s loaded. [/p][p]
[/p][h2]✨ Enchantment Stuff[/h2][p]Sick of enchantments that just sit there and flex their numbers? Same. That’s why we’ve rewritten the system from scratch.
All old enchantments have been removed (rip), and replaced with something... real. Functional. Spicy.
No more "+10 damage" and calling it a day. New enchantments now have actual gameplay effects. Also: you can now enchant items using a new XP system. Defeat monsters, gain XP, spend it on enchantments. Yes, it’s like Minecraft. No, Mojang doesn’t get paid for this. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]⚔️ Arena Rework[/h2][p]The arena has been rebuilt from the ground up. Expect more tension, more tools, and way more reasons to enter battle.
• New Arena Inventory: Completely separate from your regular gear
• Summoning Rituals: Choose the enemy you want to fight, if you dare
• Search Random: Spin the monster wheel and face whatever shows up
• New Monster: It bites, it’s fast, and it hates you
• New Boss Group: Currently in development – coming very soon[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🧪 Crafting Rework[/h2][p]This one’s big. You can now craft the same item in multiple different ways.
That means: more freedom, more discovery, and more ways to optimize your resources.
Whether you're short on iron or drowning in slime – the system can now adapt.
Also: 25+ new crafting recipes have been added. Some useful. Some risky. Some weird.

[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🏬 Shop Upgrade[/h2][p]A few small but welcome changes:
• Visual improvements
• Discounts now appear properly
• Improved logic behind item rotations

[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]💤 Offline Earnings[/h2][p]You asked for it – it’s finally here.
• Steam Server Time: Earn up to 6 hours while you're away
• Local PC Time: Earn up to 3 hours without cloud sync
Default is Steam time (for existing saves). You can change this in the new Offline Settings menu.

[/p][h2]🌍 Language Support[/h2][p]• Official Traditional Chinese Support added. Welcome to all new players!

[/p][h2]⛏️ New Items & Discoveries[/h2][p]There’s more to this update than just big systems. We've added a ton of new items to spice up your journey – 17 in total. Some are rare, some are useful, and some... are just plain weird. You'll find them across mining, crafting, rituals and combat.

Experiment. Collect. Break things. Then figure out how they work.
You’re not supposed to know what they all do — that’s the fun part.

• 2 New Mining Resources: Deep in the mines – if you're lucky
• 17 New Items: Scattered across multiple systems – happy hunting

[/p][h2]🐞 Fixes & Stability[/h2][p]• Enchantment UI scaling fixed
• Upgrade screen layout adjustments
• Arena equipment bugs resolved
• Anvil upgrade stability improved
• Auto-harvest in garden works again
• Shop loading issues on new saves fixed
• Volcanbic Depths terrain bugs patched
• Shop item display logic corrected

[/p][h2]💬 Join the Community[/h2][p]Have feedback on the new enchantments? Found a weird recipe? Named your arena monster “Greg the Unkillable”?
Join the community, share your builds, break the meta or just vibe.
Discord: https://discord.gg/HV38zvQZXz
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[/p][h2]⚔️ Stay strong – the Arena hungers.[/h2][p]See you soon,
— The Dev Goblin 👹[/p]

[p]Brace yourselves, Idlers – it’s time for another weekly infusion of chaos, coins, and crunchy content. And yes... the Arena is back – meaner, cleaner, and 100% reworked.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]🛍️ New Stuff & Features[/h2][p]• 💸 Shop Discounts: Get more for less – selected items are now discounted!
• 📦 11 New Items: Fresh additions to collect, craft, and hoard.
• ⏰ Offline Earnings: Make progress even while AFK.
• 🧭 Offline Earnings Settings: Choose between:
  • Steam Server Time (recommended/default)
  • Your PC's local time
  • Or... just turn it off entirely 🤷
• ✨ 11 New Enchantments: All previous enchantments have been removed and replaced with a brand new system![/p][p]
[/p][h2]🥊 Arena Rework is Live![/h2][p]The Arena has been completely redesigned – new visuals, new mechanics, new challenge.
Try it now in one of the two special branches:[/p][p]
[/p][h3]🧪 How to Access:[/h3][p]• Right-click the game in your Steam library
• Select "Properties" → "Betas"
• Choose either beta or arenareworked branch
• No password needed – just opt in and play![/p][p]
[/p][h2]💬 Feedback Wanted[/h2][p]Let us know what you think – about the new items, enchantments, or the reworked Arena.
Leave a Review, start a Discussion, or join us on Discord to vote on what’s coming next! 🧠[/p][p]
[/p][h2]⚔️ Stay strong – the Arena hungers.[/h2][p]See you soon,
— The Dev Goblin 👹[/p]

[p]A big milestone is here – our first major feature beta! This public test branch focuses entirely on the new Arena systems and combat mechanics.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]🧪 How to join the beta?[/h2][p]To play the Arena Reworked Beta:

Right-click Idle Life in your Steam Library
Click Properties → Betas
Select arena_reworked - Public Arena Beta

No password needed – jump right in![/p][p]
[/p][h2]🆕 What’s new in this Beta?[/h2][p]• ✨ New Enchantments: All old enchantments are gone – replaced with brand new ones built around our reworked damage & attack system.
• 💰 Enchantment Costs Reworked: More balanced, more strategic.
• 🥊 Arena System Rebuilt: New mechanics, better flow, tougher choices.
• 🧱 Over 10 New Arena-Related Items: Tools, buffs, rewards – go find them.
• 🛒 Shop Discounts: Arena items discounted – and a special -55% WAX discount during this beta!
• 🐞 Bugfixes galore: Addressed critical issues from the old Arena that caused bugs, softlocks, or broken states.
• ❤️ Win a Battle? +10 HP
• ☠️ Lose a Battle? You die (depending on your Arena mode settings)
• 💸 Give up a Battle? -5 Grain (because running away has a price)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][h2]💬 Feedback wanted![/h2][p]This beta is all about feedback. Join our Discord server (code: HV38zvQZXz), share your experience, report bugs, and let us know:
→ Do the new enchantments feel fun?
→ Is the Arena too harsh or too easy?
→ Did you find any hilarious bugs? (We hope not, but hey... it’s beta.)[/p][p]
[/p][h2]🎯 Reminder:[/h2][p]This update is only on the beta branch. It will be merged into the main game once it’s battle-tested and balanced.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]🧠 Stay idle, fight smart – and may your enchantments be ever shiny![/h2][p]— The Dev Goblin 👹[/p]