[Game Update] - 732975

Update Information:

Hey everyone, it's beta time again!

As you guys know, we spent a bit more time on WX-78 skill spotlight than anticipated, so we've decided to split the Shadow arc release into two parts.  The focus of this update will be on the final room in the Sanctum, where you can obtain the Keystone.  For now, taking the Keystone to the Ancient Gateway will just reset the Sanctum.

Instructions for accessing the beta branch can be found here.  As always, things may be changed or retuned, and we'll be looking forward to your feedback during beta.

Other Additions

• Added Heat Gland that drops from Geothermites, used in new crafts.
• Added Thermic Tools.
• Added Coals, a new trap type.
• Added Cooling Balm, a new healing salve.

What’s to come

• The loot that drops from the new Sanctum encounter in this first release is not finalized.  We have plans to tie those to Portation Orbs, and have another unique loot drop instead.
• We’re experimenting with a new heat based damage type tied to the Thermic Tools, that isn’t setting things on fire.
• There will be a new item that, when found, will reveal a direct path to the deepest room of the Sanctum.

Changes

• Added a method of mass unravelling duplicate Curios in the Item Collection screen.
• A rope can be used on the Sanctum Chasm to provide a way back up from the Ancient Archives.
• The Ancient Key is no longer destroyed, but instead pops out when the Ancient Gateway destabilizes and resets the ruins.
• All plant-like creatures burn for longer and take more fire damage.
• Shadow Hands will no longer target Night Lights.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Endothermic Fire being layered incorrectly.
• Fixed Dwarf Stars not dissipating Miasma.
• Fixed Willow’s skill tree layout being misaligned.
• Fixed a bad sequence with the Beckoning Hand showing up when reloading the game as the Ancient Fuelweaver is dying.
• Fixed being unable to click on objects behind WX-78’s shadow drones.
• Fixed some network vulnerabilities.

Notes for Modders

• Added d_scanlayout command to scan a square area in the world to export to a static layout file.