Major update11 Sep 2026Stonewards Early Access - Later Summer - Version 0.2.0Hi everyone! We are super excited to release our first major roadmap update ! On top of all the big core features we originally planned, we worked extremely hard to pack in as many of your requests, suggestions, and feedback as possible. Your support and reports since launch have been incredible, and they directly shape the future of Stonewards. Here is everything new in this update: New Featur…
Hey everyone! Hotfix 0.1.7 is now live! We still have a lot of bugs to fix and feedback to process, but we’re working hard to update the game properly. Thank you so much for all your reports, they help and motivate us immensely! This patch brings another round of fixes, balance tweaks, brand-new weaponry, and a 60-second timer for multiplayer upgrade selections. Here are the patch notes: Qualit…
Hey everyone! Hotfix 0.1.6 is now live! We're back with another round of bug fixes, balance tweaks, and a handy update to the Character Screen. What's next? Another update is planned for this Friday! It will bring further bug fixes, a dedicated focus on coin distribution, and a few extra additions to the game. Here are the patch notes: Quality of Life · Updated the Character Screen to show the…
Hey everyone! Hotfix 0.1.5 is now live! We're back with another batch of bug fixes, balance tweaks, and even a new little secret to uncover in the caves. 👀 Looking ahead: Starting next week, alongside our usual bug fixing, we will start adding and improving content in the game! Here are the patch notes: New Content · Added new Lore Pages to discover in the caves. Balance · Increased the Blacks…
Hey everyone! We’ve just deployed another update for Stonewards! This patch brings a wave of balance tweaks, quality-of-life features, and important bug fixes to keep refining your experience in the caves. Here are the patch notes: Features & Visuals Features · Added a new optional setting to reduce the game's low-resolution effect, which may help players experiencing motion sickness. · Added m…
Hey everyone! We’ve just deployed a new update for Stonewards! This patch brings a fresh round of fixes and improvements, with a heavy focus on multiplayer progression and combat issues. We're continuously working to refine and polish the game based on your feedback. Here are the patch notes: Bug Fixes & Improvements Multiplayer · Fixed an issue where progression was only awarded to the host in…
Hey everyone! The day has finally arrived, Stonewards is officially available in Steam Early Access today! As a small indie team, we’ve poured our hearts into this game to make it as fun, chaotic, and satisfying as possible. This launch is just the first step: we are fully committed to expanding, polishing, and improving the game throughout Early Access alongside all of you! We really hope you…
100,000 Wishlists + Early Access Price Announcement! 🎉 Hello everyone! We have some unbelievable news to share today: Stonewards has officially crossed 100,000 Wishlists! 🥳 For a small indie team like ours, this is completely mind-blowing. Seeing so many of you eager to dive into the game means the world to us. We can’t thank you enough for your incredible support since the very beginning! --…
What’s Inside the Early Access Launch + End of the Demo 🚀 Hello everyone! With August 11 fast approaching, we wanted to share a quick breakdown of all the content that will be available on launch day for the Early Access version of Stonewards --- ⚠️ End of the Demo: July 11 We also want to inform you that the Steam demo will be taken offline on July 11 . The game has evolved and the demo no lo…
Stonewards: Early Access Release Date Announced! ⛏️ The horn has sounded, dwarves! We are excited to announce that Stonewards will officially launch in Early Access on August 11, 2026! 🥳 Grab your pickaxe, tighten your beard, and call your crew. The mines will open, the monsters will march, and the kingdoms will need defending. See you in the caves on August 11! Dig Deep. Forge Hard. Defend Ha…
Stonewards Demo Update 0.1.10 Hello everyone! A new update for the Stonewards demo is now available. This patch focuses on fixing progression blockers, multiplayer issues, audio problems, and several smaller bugs reported by the community. We are continuing to work on bug fixes and new features based on your feedback. Thank you again for playing, testing, and helping us improve Stonewards updat…
Hello everyone! A new update for the Stonewards demo is now available. This patch brings several quality-of-life improvements, UI fixes, and bug fixes to make the demo smoother and more stable. Thank you again for playing, testing, and sending us your feedback. It really helps us improve the game update after update. Gameplay & Rewards · Overhauled the chest rarity system. Hub & UI · Added a pl…
Hello everyone! We just released a new update for the Stonewards demo. Thank you to everyone who reported issues and shared feedback with us! This update focuses on fixing progression issues, improving solo play, and addressing several bugs and crashes reported by the community. Missions & Progression · Added a fix to restore previously earned missions that were lost when updating to versions 0…
Demo Update 0.1.6 Changelog Hello everyone! We just released a new update for the Stonewards demo. Thank you to everyone who reported issues and shared feedback with us! We are continuing to fix bugs and improve the demo with each upcoming update. New Hub & Multiplayer Flow · Added a new player Hub area. · The Hub is now the main place where players gather between runs. · Players can now use th…
Hey everyone, We just pushed a small update to the Stonewards demo to clean up a few bugs and audio issues. Thank you to everyone who reported these! Patch Notes (v0.1.5) : · Fixed a broken material on the Fire Sword. · Fixed an audio bug that caused healing sounds to play excessively. · Fixed an audio bug where the Crafter sound would loop and play multiple times simultaneously. · Fixed an iss…
Hi everyone, The official Steam Demo for Stonewards is NOW LIVE! 🎉 We are so incredibly excited for you to test the game. We are a very small team, and this demo is just the starting point: we will continue to update and evolve the demo itself with new features and fixes before the full release of the game! Help us make the game better! 🛠️ Your thoughts and experiences are everything to us. I…
Hi everyone! We have been busy these past few weeks adding new features to the game. Here is a quick look at what’s new: Character Abilities 🛡️ Each character now has their own specific unique ability, giving everyone a distinct role in the team. New Scrolls & Loot 📜箱 We’ve added brand new scrolls to discover and more variety in what you can find inside chests during your runs. ⚠️ Next Playte…
Hi everyone! Here is the update on this week's development: The Forge: Character Upgrades 🔨 A forge has been added to the game. You can now upgrade your character by depositing resources found while mining. Resurrection 🕯️ It is now possible to resurrect a teammate at the campfire. Playtests next week ⚠️ We are starting playtests next week. We need your feedback on the game (what you like or…
Hi everyone! This week, we have an important question for you. We are working on the new Steam capsule for the game and we are debating between two different directions. If you had to choose between these two designs, which one would you click on? A or B? Please let us know your choice and why in the comments. Your feedback is very helpful for the future of the game. We’ll be back next week wit…
Hi everyone, We are proud to announce that Stonewards has been selected to participate in the Medieval Fest 2026 on Steam! ⚔️ It’s an honor to be featured alongside so many great games. While we are still working hard on the development and don't have a demo ready yet, we encourage you to take a look at the event to discover some amazing titles! If you haven’t already, adding Stonewards to your…
Hi everyone! We’re back with our second weekly update. Things are moving fast, and here’s a look at what we’ve been working on: Stackable Upgrades & Combat Evolution ✨ We’ve been testing how stacking upgrades changes your gameplay. By combining specific bonuses, you can get significantly stronger: - Super Jump: Stack jump upgrades to reach the highest ores and escape swarms with ease. - Massive…
Hi everyone! We are officially one week into the reveal of Stonewards, and the response has been incredible. We just hit 10,000 Wishlists! A huge thank you to everyone for the support. To celebrate, the team is doing a little victory dance before getting back to work: Current Progress: New Dwarf Classes (WIP) 🧔 We are designing the different classes you'll be able to play. Each will have its o…
Hi everyone! We are Banana Tiger Studio, a small team of two, and we are beyond excited to finally show you what we’ve been working on. Stonewards is our take on the co-op roguelite genre. We wanted to create a game where every second feels like a gamble: do you stay a bit longer in the mines to find that rare resource, or do you rush back to the forge to prepare for the next wave of monsters?…
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