Dear Sunborn,
It’s been over a month since the start of your epic quest to extinguish the fires of the Second Sun. We’ve been reading your feedback and rolling out a handful of patches addressing some of the hiccups you’ve run into!
Today, that journey continues with the arrival of the 1.1 Beta! While we’re working on bringing you fresh challenges, deeper systems, and a fiercer world for you to master, we’d love to involve you more in the process. This Beta programme will allow us to fine-tune a bunch of new stuff before it lands in the game!
Three New Difficulty Modes
Rowen has never been kind, and now it sharpens its claws even further! The 1.1 Beta introduces three new difficulty modes, each offering greater risk and greater reward. One of these modes is unlockable only after completing the main questline, and it stands as the most punishing challenge we’ve created yet. Survive it, and your courage will be repaid in mightier loot and greater XP.
Blood, Gore & Bullet Holes
Your battles now leave a lasting mark. With new blood and gore effects and bullet holes, you can paint the dungeons red with the blood of your enemies and watch each encounter unfold with brutal detail.
More Dungeon Variety
Every descent feels fresh again. New layouts, new branches, and new twists bring greater unpredictability to Rowen’s underground. No two runs will resemble each other.
Movement & AI Tweaks
Your steps feel smoother, your enemies more cunning. Movement adjustments and AI improvements create faster, sharper encounters across the world.
Major Rebalancing
Companions, enemies, and several core systems have been carefully rebalanced to create a more satisfying and more dangerous experience. Expect new rhythms in battle — and new strategies to master.
New Contrast Option
A new contrast setting allows you to fine-tune the mood and visibility of your journey!
Bug Fixes & General Polish
Several important bugs have been resolved, and a broad layer of polish has been applied throughout the game!
To sign up for the 1.1 Beta, just right-click Second Sun in your library, go to Properties > Betas and select the ‘updatebeta’ branch from the drop-down menu! We’ve also opened a new Betas Feedback Forum, and we’d love to hear from you! Every insight helps us strengthen the Empire.
Safe travels, Sunborn
The Second Sun Team