Game Updated to v1.94_20260914

The Darkness Below Demo · published · build 25289983

v1.94 (2026-09-14)

  • fixed: bug where map exit symbols were not always displayed correctly, with a few more issues still remaining
  • fixed: bug where active skill challenges previously had an excessively high success chance even without the required skill, more in RULEBOOK.pdf under '7.2 Relation to D&D skills' and '7.4.3. Active skill checks'
  • fixed: bug where dungeon portals appeared flat when viewed from different angles
  • fixed: bug where text showed spacing issues, especially at smaller sizes
  • fixed: bug where game brightness was higher than intended
  • fixed: bug where clicking the 'Close / Cancel' key (def: ESC) to close the 'Character Window' would also open the 'Settings' page
  • added: new side quests 'Frozen Memories' (Coldwither Steppe), 'Strange Coins' (Softwater), 'The Iron Lords' (Winterhold), 'The Giant's Burden' (Ember Sands), 'The Old Sewers' (The Sewers)
  • added: new side quest maps 'Blackwatch Tower', 'Blackwatch Tower, Level 2' (Winterhold), along with the relevant side quest givers in same or nearby maps
  • added: new monsters 'Guard Veteran', 'Rift Worm', 'Mire Dragon'. More in RULEBOOK.pdf under '12.6. List'
  • added: new passive and active skill challenges across previously underutilized areas of the world
  • added: full support for future monster additions to existing save files. Monsters now join NPCs, events etc. in the save expansion system, preserving save compatibility across future content updates without requiring a new game
  • added: PDF renderer as new engine functionality and in-game direct loader/renderer of RULEBOOK.pdf, with navigation, zoom, links, mouse/keyboard controls and quick-access button, shown as a small open-book icon next to the message bar (thanks @elenda*******, @Mixxer5)


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