Community26 Jun 2026There's more to explore in Barony's next major update! View teasers inside ...Let's dive right in to this dev diary-style video where I talk a bit about what kinds of new places you can look forward to exploring in Instruments of Destruction Part 2! New Biomes! As the video covers, we've got two new major biomes to explore, both of which reside in the mysterious realm of the Eternals. The first is the Ancient Fortress , the long-abandoned battleground where Dryads, Mycon…
This patch is compatible for Crossplay with the V5.0.2 update available now on Switch. Gameplay General: · Tinkering Craftables reduced 10 Tinkering skill items requirement to 0 · Lowered Iron/Bronze Treasure Room Tinkering requirement for lockpicking from 45 to 40 for early game rooms · Sinks/fountains now drop identified potions when bottling them · Workbenches/Cauldrons are now highlighted o…
V5.0.1 Changelog (Windows date 03/02/26, Mac/Linux date 02/02/26) · Fixed Achievements being disabled on Mac · Fixed desyncs between Windows + Mac/Linux in Cockatrice Lair Swimming: · Base swimming speed has increased from 50% to 62.5% (Pre IOD Swimming skill of 25) normal movement speed · Humans/Rat Form swimming speed is now 75% (Pre IOD Swimming skill of 50) normal movement speed Spell Level…
Summary of hotfixes/changes since V5.0.0 release, Mac/Linux builds still to come: Known issues: · Game files are showing as modded on Mac, achievements disabled · Desync in Cockatrice Lair for Linux/Mac with Windows players 31/01/26 Part 3 (Windows): · Fixed Auto Appraisal not taking into account previous appraisal progression when determining the next item to appraise with the shortest time 31…
In late 2025 we decided to split the enormous “Instruments of Destruction” update into two parts, allowing us to get the new “ Deserters & Disciples” DLC to you as soon as possible, as much of that content is dependent on major game overhauls we were working on. While that was still an enormous undertaking, the wait is now over! We’re proud to announce that part one of the FREE Instruments of D…
It's almost time! The Deserters and Disciples DLC for Barony is nearing release! As we make the final preparations for launch, head over to the Deserters & Disciples store page and click that Wishlist button so you'll be updated the moment all of the new characters launch. So far, we've revealed a lot about the new content, including four new races and classes, but we have one more in store for…
We're back again with a hot new character reveal for Barony's Deserters and Disciples DLC. It's time to introduce the Salamander Paladin! Barold Jenkins provides all of the incredible details about the fiery nature of Salamanders and the powerful holy magic that Paladins wield. Take a look at the video below to learn more! The Salamander's heart blazes with magical fire, getting hotter as they…
It's time to reveal another exciting new race and class that will be a part of the Deserters & Disciples DLC. Introducing the Myconid Hermit! Join Barold Jenkins as he explains the strengths and skills of this unique new creature and its signature class, and learn a little about the beloved pet that Hermits bring with them everywhere they go. Take a look at the video below to learn more! Myconi…
We're proud to present you another episode of "Making Barony". This time, Josiah conjures up arcane details for upcoming revisions to the magic system for Barony. In addition, we have some developments to share about the release plan for the Deserters & Disciples DLC, and the Instruments of Destruction major free update that you won't want to miss. For more information about Barony's upcoming s…
Everyone's favorite Bard, Barold Jenkins, has yet another reveal in store for the upcoming Deserters & Disciples DLC! This time he roots out the awesome magical powers of the Dryad Scion! The Dryad can direct the forces of nature with plant-based abilities to bolster herself, provide for teammates, and hinder foes. Meanwhile, Scions are born with silver keys in their mouths. Proudly boasting th…
In this latest entry of our ongoing series "Making Barony", we take the lid off Cooking, a new feature coming to the Instruments of Destruction update. Whether you're using the frypan item (which the recently announced Sapper class starts with) or you find a cauldron (one of many new in-world stations) somewhere in the game, you'll be able to combine different items with varying results! Once a…
Barold Jenkins is back with a special teaser for the upcoming Deserters and Disciples character and race expansion due out later this year! He unveils the Gremlin Sapper, dastardly little beasts capable of untold destruction with their Deface spell, ability to booby trap objects, and powerful spinning flail. We're excited to finally be ready to show you the first race and class featured in the…
We've hinted at what's in store for Barony since our 10th Anniversary in June, but now, the newest episodes of our Making Barony video series will delve deeper into the incredible new features coming to the adventure later this year. In the first episode, we pull back the curtain on the massive update titled Instruments of Destruction. Filled with new environments, items, weapons, and enemies,…
Barony launched just over ten years ago, and since then, we here at Turning Wheel Games have continued to expand the game and make it accessible to as many fans as possible. And now, we've broadened that access even more. We are proud to announce that Barony is available to play through NVIDIA's GeForce NOW game streaming platform! What is GeForce NOW? For those of you who might not know, NVIDI…
June marked the 10th anniversary of Barony's launch on Steam and to commemorate the occasion I wanted to write a personal thank you letter to Gabe Newell and Valve Corporation expressing our sincere gratitude for the success we've achieved on Steam over the past decade. Barony was in rough shape when it first launched to Steam in June 2015. At that time, the Steam Greenlight program was the pat…
While we've just added Proximity Chat, things have been otherwise rather quiet for us. That's because we've been working on the largest content update in Barony's history. Join us for a sneak peak with the following teaser video. Update Teaser Did you notice anything in particular you're excited about? Free Content is Coming Much of what we've been delivering over the last few years has been in…
Hail Adventurers! As part of our ongoing celebration of Barony's 10th anniversary, we have a hot new feature that'll help you enjoy the game even more with friends and strangers alike: Proximity voice chat! This removes the requirement of an external voice service to talk to your party in realtime, making it easier to talk with pick-up-groups or friends alike. But the feature also ups the level…
Barony 10th Anniversary Celebration June marks a milestone for us at Turning Wheel Games as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of Barony's 1.0 release! To celebrate, we have several fun treats for fans. So keep your eyes on our social media and here on Steam for all of the latest updates! For starters, during June we will release mini-documentaries that talk about the history of Barony and how…
We have a surprise feature update for you, just in time for the holidays! The new Assist Shrine is the perfect way for you, and any new Barony adventurers, to get their feet wet in the dungeons, especially if you’re having a hard time! Offering several new ways to ease the game’s difficulty, the Assist Shrine may be just what you need to finally be the hero that Hamlet deserves. Each player’s c…
Merry Barony There's less than twenty-five days until Christmas, and in Barony, the denizens of the dungeon like to celebrate in style. Starting December 1st and going through the end of the year, it's time once again for Merry Barony! For this festive month, Barony gets a festive makeover that decks the halls, adds all sort of seasonal treats, and sees some of your favorite enemies dressing fo…
V4.3.0 Hotfix Patch Notes - November 1st (Windows/Linux/Mac) · Reduced XP gained from Slimes/Gnomes (now is 50% normal monster XP range) · Fixed desync with breakables in online multiplayer · Fixed breakable particles lighting being incorrect · Fixed Dominate spell not being viewable in the Compendium · Fixed Class skill up totals not displaying in the Compendium Class List · Fixed Barbarian en…
Psst... we have a secret to share! The Keep Your Secrets update for Barony is now live! In this massive expansion, you'll gain access to one of our long-awaited Kickstarter features: the Compendium. Keep Your Secrets also features a complete overhaul of the Ruins, new breakable objects littering all the dungeons, a few new ambushing enemies, and even a new shrine. Every feature of the expansion…
We've got another massive update in the works for Barony! In addition to fulfilling our Kickstarter promises, this latest update has so much content that it's impossible to keep it a secret any longer. Without further ado, we introduce you to: The Compendium The Compendium is one of our Kickstarter promises, and it turned out better than we could have anticipated. Earn Lore Points by completing…
Barony Scarony Summer is over, the leaves have started to change, and even Baron Herx is in a festive mood. You know what that means: Halloween returns to Barony! Starting on October 1st and continuing through the end of the month, the realms of Barony receive a Halloween makeover filled with festive changes to celebrate everyone's favorite spooky season. Note, while disguised items might look…
V4.2.1 Hotfix Patch Notes - March 7th (PC - Windows/Linux/Mac) General: · Enabled the 5 new leaderboard specific achievements to be progressed while playing the weekend Challenge Event (Standard achievements are still disabled in this mode): · “Bloom Where You’re Planted” · “Growth Mindset” · “Johnny Dungeonseed” · “Reap What You Sow” · “Sprouts” · Added prompt when selecting locked race/class…
They said it couldn’t be done, but somehow, we managed to pull it off. Now you can have your hat and eat it too! The Eat My Hat update for Barony is finally here. With this latest update to the game, players have Hats, Custom Seeds, Mimics, and more to discover. There's so much great stuff to go over, let's dive right in and see how the latest update has made Barony bigger than ever before. Hat…
Bugfixes: · Fixed crossplay save games with Nintendo Switch not being able to continue. (Note: existing saves affected by the bug in the last week unfortunately couldn't be fixed, so new games will need to be created. Apologies to those that experienced this issue.)
Barony wasn't the kind of game that made a big splash when it first released. While other indies seemed to get a lot more attention at the time, Barony remained the shadows. But, like a lurking lich, it grows stronger over time. Today, we're honored to be working on Barony, still making it as good as we can! We owe it to you for discovering the game, and spreading news about it with your friend…
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