Barbarian
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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| Game update | Another Hotfix v3 Added a new safeguard that detects and restores chest items in the rare case they unexpectedly go missing. · Adjusted furnace entering distance to fix a rare issue that could occur from certain angles. · Fixed UI being cut off on ultrawide resolutions (e.g. 7680x2160). In the settings UI | — | |
| Game update | Another Hotfix v2 2nd hotfix for today! Fixed an issue where interacting with chests near other chests could cause unexpected item behavior. Fixed an issue where some enemies would play their hit sound effect twice. Fixed the Tree Protector boss dropping more helmets than intended (should be one per player). Adjusted enemy culling logic on higher quality settings so enemies appear more promptly instead of feelin… | — | |
| Game update | Another Hotfix Fixed a bug that could crash clients in multiplayer. This was a significant one, so I wanted to get it out immediately. There's a good chance another hotfix comes out today addressing a few more issues I'm actively working on. Thanks for bearing with me, appreciate the reports and patience. | — | |
| Game update | Version 0.8 Hotfix Fixed interacting with world objects. There was an issue where sometimes it would require pressing interact multiple times to actually interact. It's much smoother now. · Fixed an issue where joining a server at the exact moment it opened could cause a disconnect. | — | |
| Game update | Version 0.8 Hotfix Adjusted tutorial UI for better readability. · Fixed an issue where repeatedly entering and exiting crafting stations could cause them to stop functioning correctly. | — | |
| Game update | Version 0.8 Hotfix Adjusted the culling system. It was too aggressive with shrines and some enemies, you can now see them from a much further distance. | — | |
| Game update | Version 0.8 Another performance update. Probably the most noticeable one yet. Steam Deck was already able to hit 60fps last patch, but it's sitting there a lot more comfortably now. Just a reminder, frame rate is capped at 60fps by default. If you disable the cap in settings, the game will still hard cap at 144fps no matter what, there's no point letting it run higher than that. This is just so your CPU/GP… | — | |
| Game update | Version 0.7 Fixed an issue where players could sometimes fail to reconnect to a server they had recently left · Fixed an issue where some enemies could respawn instantly instead of respecting their normal respawn timer, most likely to occur when the host was far from where the enemy was killed · Performance improvements across the board, most noticeable on lower-end devices · Steam Deck performance has bee… | — | |
| Game update | Version 0.6 Hotfix Fixed an issue where certain connected input devices could cause unintended player movement. · Improved the Stone Titan's AOE attack indicator. · Improved Fortress Golem's projectile aiming. | — | |
| Major update | Barbarian v0.6 - Fortress Golem & Stone Titan Version 0.6 Patch Notes · Added 2 new boss fights: Fortress Golem and Stone Titan. · Barbarian now features 8 unique boss fights. · All 6 pillars in the main hub can now be lit, unlocking the portal to the upcoming final boss. · Added 2 new Steam achievements , one for each new boss. · Various bug fixes and improvements. Boss Arena Don't forget to check out the Boss Arena and compete on the Ste… | 24153603 | |
| Game update | Version 0.5 HotFix Added an Invert Y-Axis toggle to the Settings menu for camera controls. · Added a new path and shrine for an upcoming boss arriving in Patch 0.6. · Updated the world map to reflect the new path. | — | |
| Game update | Patch Notes - V0.5 Hotfix A Mimic variation was dealing more damage than intended. This has been corrected. · The Orb of Returning can no longer be used while looting a chest. To prevent accidental teleports. | — | |
| In-game event | Version 0.5 - PvP, Boss Arena & Steam Leaderboards Fight other players in the new PvP Arena or enter the Boss Arena and see how many waves you can survive. New Features · Added PvP Arena. PvP deaths are safe and do not cause item loss. · Added Boss Arena with Steam Leaderboards . · Compete to see who can survive the highest number of waves. · Added Leaderboards to the Main Menu. Improvements · Players can now walk through each other, preventing… | 23868090 | |
| Game update | v0.4 Hotfix - World Density & Travel Update New Content Tailwinds Tailwinds have been added across the map. Traveling could sometimes feel slow due to the large world, so these swirling gusts provide a massive movement speed boost when you pass through them, making exploration and travel much faster, especially while mounted. Increased World Density Over 600 new enemy camps have been added across the world, bringing: · More enemies to fi… | — | |
| Game update | v0.4 - World Density & Performance Update New Content · Added "Gem of Returning", a new item crafted from 1 gold bar that instantly teleports you back to the main hub · Added new map icons to display arena locations (Coming soon) · Updated the world map image World & Density · Added significantly more points of interest, loot, and enemies across the map · More world content is on the way, this is an ongoing pass Balance · Nerfed Ammit… | — | |
| Game update | v0.3 - World Overhaul Update Major world overhaul featuring more enemy camps, loot, points of interest, and improved exploration across the map. More to come! · Players now start with a Horse Whistle, allowing them to summon their horse immediately without needing to craft one. · The Boss Arena and PvP Arena have been added to the world as upcoming features. The Boss Arena will challenge players to survive endless waves of… | — | |
| Game update | Barbarian - Update v0.2 - Controls, Balance & World Updates Made various world improvements and added new enemy camps to the forest biome. This is just the beginning. A lot more content and density updates are planned. · Fixed interact key held down near crafting stations triggering them unintentionally · Adjusted hitboxes on bed, anvil, furnace, bonfire, tanning rack and scrapping bench · Fixed hotbar number keys requiring double press to use items — n… | — | |
| Game update | Performance Hotfix -Fixed an issue causing frame stutters -Improved loading performance and overall game performance You should notice faster load times and better in-game performance, especially on lower end devices. What's next? Working on an environment overhaul to give a much better experience when exploring the world, adding more density and things to discover. As well as fixing issues mentioned in the Steam… | — | |
| Game update | Hotfix - Default Settings Adjustment Screen shake has been disabled by default for new players. It can still be toggled on in Game Settings if preferred. A larger environment update is in the works - stay tuned! | — | |
| News | Barbarian Early Access Roadmap The Road Ahead Barbarian has been a solo passion project for over 5 years and now it finally launches into Early Access . Rather than waiting for a “ perfect ” finished game, I wanted to get Barbarian into players’ hands early so that community feedback can help shape what the game becomes. The game already has a strong foundation . Combat , exploration , multiplayer , building , crafting , and… | — | |
| Community | Price Reveal & Regional Prices 🏷️ How much will it cost? Barbarian will launch in Early Access on May 26th at $14.99 USD, and if you pick it up at launch you will get a 15% discount on top of that. Pricing has been set using purchasing power conversion so the game is fairly accessible to players worldwide. Keep in mind that Steam prices are localized, so they don't convert directly between currencies. Here is a breakdown of… | — | |
| Announcement | Barbarian Launches in Early Access – May 26 After over 5 years of development, Barbarian officially launches in Early Access on May 26, 2026. Barbarian is a soulslike-inspired open-world survival RPG for 1–10 players — play solo or with friends. Master fluid, skill-based combat with precise parries and dodges (no animation locks), take on epic bosses, craft and upgrade gear, and build your base. Build a persistent character — your items… | — | |
| In-game event | Barbarian Demo Version 0.5 🛠️ New Weapon Added new weapon: Vengeance Axe ⚔️ Drops from the Vengeance boss. 🔨 Building System Updates New buildable objects added to the build menu: Rock foundation Rock Doorway Rock Small Stairs Rock Large Stairs Rock Walls Rock Window wall Wooden roofs ⚠️ Note: The building system will continue to be improved in future updates. 🔧 Fixes & Improvements Controller Input Remapping Added St… | — | |
| In-game event | Demo Version 0.4 - Environmental Enhancements & Performance Boost Performance Improvements · Significantly enhanced overall game performance. · Added better lighting · Added better shadows · Added better Fog Boss Respawning · Added the ability to respawn Tree Protector Boss · Added the ability to respawn Water abomination Boss · Added the ability to respawn Vengeance Boss New Lootable and Resource Additions · Added lootable sticks · Added several different va… | — | |
| In-game event | Demo Version 0.3 - Bug Fixes and Rebalancing Armor & Mitigation: The armor system has been rebalanced to make defense and health progression more rewarding. By default, armor mitigates up to 70% of incoming damage, with every 6 points of armor granting 1 damage mitigation. (Armor is gained from leveling up defense and from gear.) Additionally, each Health level now raises the maximum armor mitigation cap by 1%, allowing players to reach 1… | — | |
| In-game event | Demo Version 0.2 – World Saving/Loading is Here! Hello Barbarian Players! I’m excited to announce Demo Version 0.2 , featuring a major new addition: World Saving and Loading! New Feature: World Saving & Loading: You can now save your world and return to it at any time! Build houses, fill chests with loot, and everything will be saved! Want to transfer items between characters? You can leave the world with one character and load back in with a… | — | |
| Community | Steam Deck Compatibility "Introducing Steam Deck Compatibility for 'Barbarian'" We are thrilled to announce that 'Barbarian' is now fully compatible with the highly anticipated Steam Deck platform. Players can seamlessly enjoy all the game's features and functionalities using the default controller configuration without any limitations. Moreover, we have optimized the graphics configuration to ensure optimal performanc… | — |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.