Nordhold BETA 1.0.6 is Live – New Banner, Relics & Fixes!

[h2]A Big Beta Update is Here – New Banner, Relics, and More![/h2]
The Nordhold Beta just got a major update: Version 1.0.6 is now live and ready for testing!
This is a big step forward for the game – new content, balance tweaks, bug fixes, performance improvements – and we need YOU to help us test it.

[h2]⚠️ Reminder: This is a BETA – Expect Bugs![/h2]
The beta gives you early access to features that aren’t in the main game yet. It’s an experimental space – so expect the unexpected, and please share your feedback! Your insights will help us make Nordhold even better.

[h2]🔓 How to Join:[/h2]
Join our Nordhold Discord server React with the 🪓 emoji in the #beta-access channel
You’ll automatically get the Beta role and access to the #beta-chat where you’ll find instructions in the last pinned message

[h2]📋 Beta Patch Notes 1.0.6:[/h2]

[h3]New / Changes[/h3]

• NEW Mortar Banner: Crescendo has been replaced
  
• 7 NEW Relics added
  
• Arcane Rift (Uni, War Tree, Spell Damage+) now increases spell damage multiplicatively
  

[h3]Major Fixes[/h3]

• Improved leaderboard visibility, especially for first-time players
  
• Fixed bugs in leaderboard entries (overwriting results, etc.)
  
• Further optimized Endless Spell Scaling to reduce excessive values
  
• Fixed issues with saving tower upgrade prices
  

[h3]Adjustments[/h3]

• Marks of Ascension (Rare Relic) removed from loot pool for the first 9 waves
  

[h3]Improvements[/h3]

• Volcano Mortar VFX optimized, resulting in noticeable performance improvements
  
• General performance improvements
  
• Fixed color coding of the Runeforge icon (yellow when all 4 upgrades are completed)
  
• Camera movement speed is now adjustable separately for mouse and keyboard/WASD controls in settings
  
• Fixed auto-banish for Tempest-Stopper (Tornado Banner)
  
• Fixed some Fusion/Unique Banner exploits
  
• Fixed issues with self-healing enemy HP in waves 80+
  
• Relic overlay now correctly displays underneath the eye symbol
  
• Shift-click now toggles Trading Post stack size between min and max
  
• ESC key now works for additional use cases (e.g., opening settings in title screen)
  
• Various minor bug fixes
  

Your feedback in Discord will be incredibly valuable!

[h2]🙏 Thank You for Helping Us Build a Better Nordhold![/h2]

PS: You still need to own the game on Steam to access the beta branch.