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ETHYRIALNewsSteam Patch 2.8.2026 - New features and additions
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Steam Patch 2.8.2026 - New features and additions

ETHYRIAL · published 11 Feb 2026, 14:09 UTC

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Steam Patch 2.8.2026

New Features

• Absorb Shields: Added a new UI allowing spells and effects which grant damage-absorbing shields to show on nameplates + unit frames (Currently only Radiant Shield is configured with this) • Party Instance Management: When a party leader leaves the party, ownership should now transfer to a group member instead of kicking everyone out of the instance • Floating Combat Text Settings: Added customization options to hide other player damage numbers + made crits pop more • Pet Hotkeys: Pets can now be controlled via keybinds for faster management • World Map Markers: World map markers now appear on all layers, not just the one in which they were placed

Combat & Balance

• Cone Targeting: Improved cone-based AoE targeting

Visual & Art

• New Rare Yeti: Added Svald, a rare yeti who drops an interesting and useful tool • Entity Fade System: Entities now smoothly fade in and out when spawning and despawning.

UI Improvements

• Login Screen: Multiple fixes and improvements to the login screen flow • Chat System: Chat now fades out after 5 minutes unless the chat becomes active or the user mouses over the chat

Performance & Infrastructure

• JSON Migration: Migrated all game database files (18,000+) to a unified JSON format

Bug Fixes

• Fixed login screen visual glitches and error capture handling • Fixed issues with stunned states and monsters rotating to face the target while casting • Attempted fix for invisible bags in bank on first open

Other Changes

• Updated legendary earth wand model • Fixed an issue with Frost damage appearing as Ice in the combat log • Updated quest tracker to show objective markers on the map/minimap • Drathal and Ragnvald tasks now reward Books of Knowlege • Added an option to hide loot toast notifications • Slightly increased drop rate for celestial keys • Added additional loot to Farald encounter • Added loot to marshdale rabbits • Casting a ground-target spell now clamps to the max range if you click further away • Legendary fixes / improvements ongoing

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