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Helrift PlaytestNewsUpdate 0.8.2.5
Game update

Update 0.8.2.5

Helrift Playtest · published 6 Sep 2026, 08:47 UTC · build 25147490

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Factions & Contribution

  • Added the foundations of the Factions and Contribution systems. The system will be expanded in future updates.

  • Contribution Points can currently be earned by completing quests and spent as currency on Hero items. More ways to earn and use Contribution are planned for future updates.

  • Added a Factions tab to the Character window, allowing players to view their faction and current Contribution Points.

  • Added quest boards to the city halls, providing quests that award Contribution Points.

  • Hero items now cost Contribution Points.

  • The Hero Vendor now indicates whether you have enough gold, EK and Contribution Points to purchase Hero armour.

  • Reduced the Strength and Magic requirements for Hero gear, making it accessible to a wider range of character builds.

Progression & Research

  • Fixed an issue preventing some players from gaining XP.

  • Added an XP tooltip to the HUD’s experience bar.

  • Fixed the experience tooltip displaying incorrect values.

  • Arrows and other consumable items can no longer be studied.

  • Fixed some quest descriptions displaying the wrong required level.

Combat & Equipment

  • Fixed Unstable Flames not increasing damage as intended.

  • Fixed removing arrows from an equipped quiver disconnecting the player.

  • Fixed capes not appearing on characters.

Items & Merchants

  • Merchant listings now retain crafter information for player-crafted items, with cyan stars identifying them as crafted.

  • Fixed consumables displaying invalid equipment attributes in shops.

World

  • Fixed an issue affecting slime spawns in Aresden.

UI

  • Fixed some older interface windows not closing correctly.

Previously Released

  • A recent minor update fixed Arrow research displaying “N/A” instead of the required Research Insight cost.

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