Beyond the Map News

[h3]Time flies
[/h3][p]It's been 6 months since Beyond the Map entered Early Access on August 25, 2025.[/p][p][/p][p]First of all, ❤️ thank you to everyone who has supported the game! I've received more feedback than I could possibly address, and I'm still working through your suggestions. My backlog is currently three screens long - but we'll get there![/p][p][/p][h3]Development Progress
[/h3][p]Here are the most notable features and changes implemented during that time:[/p][p][/p][p]Patch 0.2.11 New! Just released on Feb 24[/p]

• [p]Improved world generation[/p]
• [p]Solo Self-Found mode[/p]
• [p]QoL features[/p]

[p]Patch 0.2.10[/p]

• [p]Improved map & mini-map[/p]
• [p]Iron tools & other tool improvements[/p]
• [p]Supporter Pack & Bundle[/p]

[p]Patch 0.2.9[/p]

• [p]Smart Loot[/p]
• [p]Larger inventory[/p]
• [p]Mastery levels (post-cap progression)[/p]
• [p]Sockets & Gems[/p]

[p]Patch 0.2.8[/p]

• [p]Partial controller support (Xbox, Steam Deck)[/p]
• [p]Stone building[/p]

[p]Patch 0.2.7[/p]

• [p]World tiers[/p]
• [p]Difficulty options[/p]

[p]Patch 0.2.6[/p]

• [p]Better rendering of CJK fonts[/p]

[p]Patch 0.2.5[/p]

• [p]Steam achievements[/p]
• [p]Stats, skills, and glyph improvements[/p]

[p]Patch 0.2.4[/p]

• [p]Item comparison[/p]
• [p]Stash sorting[/p]

[p]Patch 0.2.3[/p]

• [p]New movement system[/p]
• [p]Performance improvements[/p]

[p][/p][p]Has everything that was planned for this period been implemented? Not quite; indie development rarely goes exactly as planned. Still, the game is in a much stronger state now and will continue to improve.[/p][p][/p][h3]2026 Q2 Roadmap[/h3][p][/p][p]The main focus of the upcoming updates in Q2 will be Dungeons, starting with the Abandoned Mines, hidden deep in the iron quarries. Long ago, the Boneweavers tunneled through these caves to reach ancient graveyards and crypts, slipping unseen past the spirit beasts that patrolled the surface. For you - these tunnels will soon become an endless source of loot, challenges, and experience![/p][p]
Another notable update planned for this period is a revamped character creation system. Instead of the 3 pre-defined options, you'll be able to choose your character traits yourself, customizing your hero to fit your playstyle and intended role.[/p][p][/p][p]As always, there will be many other things, like QoL features, new items, skills, and glyphs, as well as other systems that don't have a specific priority yet and will be released when ready. Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][h3]Public test builds[/h3][p][/p][p]Want to play the new content early? Check out the public-test branch: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2896380/discussions/0/707749927473924596/ - it will receive updates days or weeks ahead of the live branch. Be sure to share your feedback on the forums or Discord![/p][p][/p][h3]Spring Sale[/h3][p][/p][p]Grab Beyond the Map at 30% off! The discount is available for two weeks, from February 26 to March 12, and then again for one week during the Steam Spring Sale, from March 19 to 26.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]The world of Beyond the Map is yours to explore. Keep discovering, experimenting, and sharing your ideas - together, we'll make it even better.[/p]

[h3]World generation[/h3]

• [p]New worlds will have more points of interest, including a Portal on each island (inactive until you reach it). [/p]
• [p]New worlds will also have a single, larger, updated snow island. [/p]
• [p]New worlds and unexplored areas of old worlds will now generate objects using an improved distribution pattern, resulting in more resources and a more natural look. [/p]
• [p]Inactive dungeon entrances (not yet accessible) are now present in iron quarries in both old and new worlds. Get your characters ready - dungeons are coming in one of the next patches![/p]

[h3]Solo Self-Found[/h3]

• [p]This is a challenging mode intended for experienced players, rewarding you with a special set of unique achievements.[/p]
• [p]It is enabled per character on the character creation screen.[/p]
• [p]Such characters are bound to a single world on Hard difficulty. Other characters cannot visit this world.[/p]
• [p]This mode can be disabled for a character, converting both the character and their world to regular ones.[/p]

[h3]Raids[/h3]

• [p]Killing a raider grants +20% experience gained for 1 minute.[/p]
• [p]Killing most of the Full Moon raiders grants +20% chance to find a legendary item for 1 hour.[/p]

[h3]Death recovery[/h3]

• [p]When you die on Hard difficulty, you can now choose to revive with equipment, arrows, and consumables automatically retrieved from nearby containers, starting with those closest to your bed. This lets you keep a backup set of gear in case you die during a raid on your base.[/p]
• [p]If that doesn't help and you can't survive a Full Moon raid, you can now choose to skip it instead of reviving. The remaining damage from the raid will be dealt to your structures and objects across the world, possibly destroying them.[/p]

[h3]Other QoL[/h3]

• [p]Cauldrons can now pull ingredients from nearby containers.[/p]

[h2]Map & Mini-map[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Both have a new style.[/p]
• [p]Both now show rafts.
  Note: rafts built before this update won't be visible on the world map until you get close enough to load them (once).[/p]
• [p]The mini-map now shows enemies. Additionally, it flashes when raiders are nearby.[/p]
• [p]All characters now automatically mark points of interest on the map (Pirate can still see them from further away).[/p]
• [p]Points of interest now can be crossed off. They are also crossed off automatically when looted.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Tools[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Iron tools are now available.[/p]
• [p]All tools now have new harvesting-related stats.[/p]
• [p]Metal tools now can be upgraded (like armor and weapons - first at the Anvil, then using the Spellforge).
  Note: there's no new Hoe yet (it's coming later in a farming-focused update)
  Note: there are no enchants for tools yet.[/p]
• [p]Harvesting objects with tools now grants experience.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Misc[/h2]

• [p]Raids are now less frequent.[/p]
• [p]Raft no longer requires a Workbench to build.[/p]
• [p]Rested buff now lasts longer when received while Sheltered.
  Note: This is an early version of the Comfort mechanic coming in future updates.[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Supporter Pack[/h2]

• [p]Is now available![/p]
• [p]This is a DLC with bonus content for players who wish to support the game's development.[/p]
• [p]It includes artwork, music, and one cosmetic item.[/p]
• [p]Visit the store page for more info:[/p]

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[h3]Smart Loot & Inventory[/h3]

• [p]It's now much more likely to loot the correct armor type for your current build (determined by the balance of Strength, Agility, and Intellect you currently have, including buffs).[/p]
• [p]To make looting even better, the Inventory is now 8 slots larger.
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[h3]Post-Cap Progression[/h3]

• [p]You now gain Mastery experience after reaching the level cap (currently 30).[/p]
• [p]Each Mastery Level grants a Mastery Point that can be spent in the Skills UI to empower a selected Slot, increasing the power of the Skill or Glyph socketed into it.
  In future updates, Skills and Glyphs will also receive additional effects, unlocked at specific Mastery Levels.
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[h3]Sockets & Gems[/h3]

• [p]Equipment now has gem sockets.[/p]
• [p]All existing raw gems (Zircon, Malachite, etc.) can now be cut into the first tier of socketable gems at the Workbench.[/p]
• [p]Additionally, a new gem type - Diamond - can be looted from all kinds of treasure chests.[/p]
• [p]Full jewelcrafting, with more powerful gems and other items, is coming in one of the upcoming updates.
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[h3]Misc[/h3]

• [p]Minimap now rotates with the camera.
  More Map & Minimap improvements are coming soon![/p]
• [p]The "Chance to not consume ammo" stat on quivers now works correctly.[/p]
• [p]You can now split a single item from a stack (Alt + Right Click).[/p]

[h2]Updated Roadmap[/h2]

• [p]A content update originally planned for December 2025 has been postponed. If you haven't seen this news yet, please read it here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2896380/discussions/0/707749927473701537/#c690870129357185307[/p][p][/p]

[h2]Patch notes 0.2.8[/h2][h2][/h2][h3]Crafting[/h3]

• [p]All crafted T1 armor and off-hands now have T2 versions.[/p]
• [p]Ghostweave can now be transmuted into Silver.[/p]
• [p]New recipe at the Spellforge: Astral Infusion - increases a legendary item's level (works with both crafted and looted items).[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Controller support[/h3]

• [p]Partial controller support is now available, featuring seamless KBM/Controller switching, auto-targeting in combat, a radial menu for UI windows, and many other adjustments.[/p]
• [p]Non-combat UI currently uses a controller-simulated mouse, and controller-related options are limited for now - it will be improved in future updates.[/p]
• [p]Tested with an Xbox controller and Steam Deck; other devices may not work properly.[/p]
• [p]To play on the Steam Deck, pick the Gamepad with Joystick Trackpad layout.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Building[/h3]

• [p]New Workbench upgrade: Stonecutter - allows building stone structures within the upgraded Workbench's radius.[/p]
• [p]New building pieces: Stone Blocks.[/p]
• [p]Objects previously only placeable on the ground can now be placed on stone blocks.[/p]

[h3]Misc[/h3]

• [p]Grilled food can now be used in the Cauldron.[/p]
• [p]World Map now shows levels of discovered islands.[/p]