Good news, Realmwalkers! Nightingale has just launched a free demo on Steam - available for a limited time only! When you purchase the full game, your progress will seamlessly carry over, letting you pick up exactly where you left off.

Explore your way from the start of the game through Sylvan's Cradle - crafting tools, battling mythical beasts, and constructing your dream sanctuary amidst the mysterious and beautiful Fae Realms.

Nightingale is currently on sale for 40% off so now’s the perfect time to get a copy. The realms await, brave Realmwalkers!

Our latest update is now live and adventures in Nightingale City awaits.

Defend Nightingale City

Humanity’s last stronghold is besieged. The Fae and their formidable Automaton Queen have unleashed chaos, and it falls to you to reclaim our home. Leap across rooftops, clear enemy-infested streets house by house, and explore the intricate network of sewers beneath the city.

Fight your way through three massive city quadrants, confront Bound invasions head-on, close the dangerous Transepts, and activate Pale Pylons to regain control. Your bravery and skill will be tested like never before when you face the fearsome Automaton Queen herself.

Feature Highlights

Alongside the City, there have been improvements to our building system, as well as, new Gear and Fabled Charms!

Enhanced Building & Customization

• Structure rotation and placement has been refined with more options
  
• Outfits, and Furniture: The update adds a Western-themed Frontier Tileset, Wrangler Outfit, and new furniture sets for the Crude and Tudor tilesets.
  
• Defensive structures can be obtained in the city.
  
• New Furniture available

Powerful Gear & Fabled Charms

Tier 5 weapons and tools can be purchased with a new currency you can earn in Nightingale City. These weapons and tools have new components and recipes to allow for greater parametric crafting power.

• Tier 5 weapons and tools can now receive 2 charms
  
• Tier 5 weapons have unique visual treatment options both in crafting and in glamour
  
• Tier 5 Fabled Charms can be purchased with the new currency.

Fabled charms will make fantastic changes to the behaviours and powers associated with your weapons and tools. You can earn these as rewards in Nightingale City.

Live Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue in online mode where the incorrect tier of dye was sometimes applied.
  
• Fixed Tudor Shelf to allow object placement on its shelves.
  
• Fixed an issue preventing the Porter Pistol from appearing in the glamour station for customization.
  
• Fixed the Red Cross Knight's Cuirass Gear to include a customizable shell region.
  
• Fixed a quest issue where party members retained "Build transept" after passing through another player's transept to NGC.
  
• Fixed an issue preventing Boss Rush quest completion when in a party.
  
• Boosted comfort values for beds.
  
• Fixed dye previews to ensure consistency with their final appearance.
  
• Fixed an issue where LB/RB were double-bound on crafting stations.
  
• Fixed an issue allowing players to use the map to travel to a loadstar.
  
• Fixed wood harvested from stumps initially appearing with a default texture before correcting itself.
  
• Fixed the party screen not updating immediately when a player joins.
  
• Fixed the issue where Immolation and Blast Miners Trap shared the same icons.
  
• Fixed missing health bars above fish.
  
• Adjusted aim-down-sights for the Mystic Slingbow to align with projectile trajectory.
  
• Ensured font styles now meet Steam Deck requirements.
  
• Added gamepad support for the Essence Trader shop screen.
  
• Improved gamepad navigation on the map.
  
• Fixed issues with the consumable radial menu when using a gamepad.
  
• Fixed an issue where changing Make Up color after using the 'Reset' button did not apply the change.
  
• Fixed an issue where resetting EYES>DETAILS did not reset SCALE and DETAIL sliders properly.
  
• Fixed defense encounters being startable while the Extraction Device was destroyed.
  
• Fixed Eyelash Extensions resetting back to 66% regardless of user input.
  
• Fixed Focal Shards incorrectly being usable in the same slots as cut gems, and Hybrid Stone replacing stone blocks.
  
• Fixed the Reset button in the Hair Colour menu not functioning correctly.
  
• Fixed "Reset All" button altering the displayed hair color incorrectly.
  
• Fixed Eyelash Tip Colour changing unexpectedly after editing in the Appearance menu.

Our latest dev bites is now live, join Aaryn and Neil as they talk more about our next update featuring Nightingale City.

The latest Dev Bites is now available on YouTube. Learn all about our new Anniversary Update!

Nightingale Anniversary UpdateNightingale has officially reached its one-year milestone, and we’re here to celebrate with our next update. From a new dyes and customization system to tilesets and long-awaited bug fixes, this update brings plenty to help with your adventures in the Realms. 

Dyes and Customization One of the most anticipated features is finally here: dyes and customization! As added functionality to the Glamour Station, you now have the ability to change the materials and colors of your clothing, gear, and weapons. As soon as you unlock this station, you can start customizing.

Here’s how it works:

• When you acquire an item with a specific characteristic that impacts its appearance, that characteristic is permanently unlocked at the Glamour Station.
• For example, if you obtain an item with the Gold characteristic, you’ll be able to apply Gold to metals in the dye system from that point forward.
• This system does not work retroactively, so you’ll need to obtain new items or pick up items you already have with desired characteristics to unlock their appearances.
• For endgame players who’d rather not chase down every material, bundles of appearances are available at the Clothing Vendor in The Watch.

New Tilesets, Outfits, and FurnitureThis update also expands building and fashion options with a new Western themed set:

• Frontier Tileset – A rugged new aesthetic for those seeking a bold frontier style.
• Wrangler Outfit – A stylish new look fit for any adventurer.
• New Furniture Sets – Enhance your homestead with additional pieces for the Crude and Tudor tilesets.

NPC Card Game Looking for a break from exploring the Realms while earning some Essence? Just speak to any of the NPC Survivors to play a match card mini-game where you can bet and win Essence.

Bug Fixes and Quality-of-Life ImprovementsHere are some of the most notable improvements from this update:

• Fireplaces now stay lit but only consume fuel when actively crafting.
• Fixed flickering and blown-out VFX, providing a more visually stable experience.
• Controller fixes: LT/RT are no longer double-bound to the Estate Cairn screen.
• Improved Portal Meshes: No more squashed platforms when adjusting height.
• Lancaster guns now deal proper secondary ability damage.
• Essence Trader in Welkin’s Reach no longer gets stuck in an endless question loop.
• No more spontaneous umbrella drops! Stay airborne as intended.
• Quest NPCs now behave properly, without floating grenades or potions.
• Correct climbing animations when injured.
• Unique crust effects on tools and weapons now work correctly.
• Smoother sprinting mechanics, even when moving toward the camera.
• Missing quest markers fixed: The “Talk to Nicolas” marker now appears correctly.
• Firearms no longer obscure vision when using Emotes.
• Predator and Prey leather/hide tiers fixed.
• Improved visual variety: Each tier of plant fiber now has a distinct appearance.
• Harpy and Ishmael fibers now feature their proper creature appearances.

Today we've put out a new update that upgrades Nightingale to Unreal 5.4, as well as bug and quality of life fixes. 

• Engine Upgrade: Updated to Unreal Engine 5.4.
• Character Customization: Improved the appearance of lipstick; you may need to re-edit lipstick in the character creator.
• Gameplay Mechanics:
• Reduced stealth attribute on gear for better balance with other attributes.
• Removed structural support requirements, allowing objects to float when building.
• Campfires and other fueled structures now turn off automatically after crafting is complete.
• Gamepad Updates:
• Improved gamepad for the Map, Guidebook, Estate Cairn and Automation screens.
• Visual Updates:
• Unique models added for Spyrus Mushrooms.
• Hero creatures' appearances now match clothing customization.
• Building and Crafting:
• Copy, move, and remove functionalities added to Build Advanced Mode.
•  Reduced time and effort required to craft T2 and T3 crafting benches.

• UI and Menus:
• Player map markers now display on top of other markers.
• Fixed the augments screen in Build Mode being completely blank.
• Various fixes to the Party menu not functioning correctly.
• Chat window now opens properly when activated during fade-out.
• Minor cards on Realmic Transmuter now display tooltips on hover.
• Container permission buttons now correctly highlight after changes.
• Logging out and returning with an item in the crafting queue no longer displays a negative timer.
• "Move Estate Center" button now remains active after closing and reopening the cairn menu.
• Gameplay and Mechanics:
• Players no longer get stuck on the loading screen when playing Boss Rush.
• Fixed issues with fueling campfires and crafting timers for better reliability.
• Players no longer slide on the ground while in deep water.
• Grenades no longer cause net corrections when knocking players back.
• NPCs no longer get stuck or stop moving after teleporting to an automation station.
• NPCs no longer rest in incomplete beds.
• Fixed launcher and rifles reloading incorrectly.
• Fixes for crosshairs being off-center.
• Oats are now properly growable; existing “Fibre (Oats)” in inventories will convert to oats if planted.
• Memory puzzles reset faster.
• Stairs now block rain.
• Pumpkin speed stat now applies correctly to crafted food.
• NPC Behaviors:
• NPCs recruited in one player's realm by another player are now not visible until the recruiting player logs back in.
• NPCs should no longer walk away during dialogue.
• Fixed an issue where NPCs did not always work within their assigned stations initially.
• Wood used as fuel will not alter its tier or type if placed there by NPCs

Hey Realmwalkers,

Check out the latest with Nightingale in our new Dev Bites!

With nearly a year of new features, fresh content, and major improvements, Nightingale is better than ever!

From the sweeping changes introduced in the Realms Rebuilt update to the festive additions of the Winter Holiday update—featuring snowy weather, a joyous holiday event, and player-hosted servers—the game has evolved dramatically since its Early Access launch.

Now’s the perfect time to experience the transformed Fae Realms for yourself. During the Steam Winter Sale, you can dive in at our biggest discount of the year—50% off!

Our server maintenance has concluded and our servers are now back online.

Please update your game to ensure you can access Online Mode once again. The below items will not apply to the Offline Mode until you update the game.

It's recommended to restart Steam/Epic or verify your game files to make sure you're on the latest version. The game version shows in the main menu when you start the game.

Watch the Winter Update Overview video here: Winter Update Trailer

As winter’s frost settles across the Faewilds, the season brings numerous new features, improvements, and festive surprises to Nightingale. With today’s Winter Update, there’s plenty to explore. Read on for the highlights of this magical winter season.


Player-Hosted Servers

Player-hosted servers are now available, offering greater flexibility in how you experience the realms with friends. Two new options await when starting the game: Host a Friend and Connect to a Friend.

Key Improvements:

• Characters are now shared between offline mode, hosting a friend, and connecting to a friend.
  
• Download your online characters to play on friends’ hosted servers.

Host a Friend:

• Select "Host a Friend" and enter a port number for players to connect.
  
  
• Confirm settings, choose or create a character.
  
  
• Share your IP address and port with connecting players (find your IP via tools like icanhazip.com).
  
  
• If connecting outside your LAN, forward port 7777 (or your selected port) on TCP and UDP from your router to your PC.

Connect to a Friend:

• Select "Connect to a Friend" and enter their IP address and port.
  
  
• Join their hosted game and play as usual, with the host managing realm travel approvals.

Resource Automation

Automate resource harvesting for your Estate using recruited Survivors! This feature will continue to evolve with future updates.

How It Works:

1. Recruit an NPC as a Survivor.
   
   
2. Assign them as a Resident of your Estate.
   
   
3. Build a Resource Automation Station.
   
   
4. Assign an Estate Resident to the station.

Recruiting a Survivor:

• Interact with Survivors to obtain their Calling Cards.
  
  
• View Calling Cards in the "Calling Cards" tab of your inventory.

Estate Cairn Management:

• Access the Estate Management menu from the Estate Cairn.
  
  
• Assign up to 15 Survivors per Estate by upgrading your Cairn in the Progression menu (one Cairn per realm).

Automation Stations:

Choose from the following Resource Automation Stations in the Progression menu:

• Wood Station
  
• Mining Station
  
• Hunting Station
  
• Farming Station

Assign a Resident to collect resources. Only Tier 1 resource stations are available in this update, with more to come.

Winter Event

Celebrate the season with festive challenges and holiday-themed rewards! Check the Special Event tab in the Progression menu for unlock requirements.

New Weapon:

Snowballs: Unlockable via the Progression tree and craftable at the simple workbench. Use the Charm of the Brawler to enable friendly fire for snowball fights.

New Outfits & Decorations:

• Jolly Dress
  
• Winter Child’s Garb
  
• Magician Top Hat
  
• 16 festive estate decorations

New Food Recipes:

• Roasted Seeds
  
• Pumpkin Pie
  
• Spiced Latte

New Pet:

• Grimalkin

New Snow-Themed Minor Cards:

• Cozy Winter Card: A peaceful snowy realm.
  
• Winter Wonderland: Increased gliding speed and height, with slippery ground.
  
• Naughty and Nice List: Creatures will drop coal and presents.

Improved Build Mode

Building has never been easier or more immersive!

• Press “B” to enter Build Mode.
  
• Switch between Search Mode (advanced functionality) and Free Mode (immersive building).
  
• Customize crafting benches via the Station Traits tab to apply desired Augments.

New Spells

Harness the power of the arcane with three new spells:

• Darkness: Create a shadowy orb that inflicts increased damage.
  
• Grasping Mire: Summon tentacles that slow and damage enemies.
  
• Life Drain: Absorb health from enemies to heal yourself.

Ring Course

Test your gliding skills with four new ring-gliding courses added to the Abeyance realm and Sylvan’s Cradle.

New Tileset

A festive Obsidian Tileset is now available in The Watch.

Additional Change Highlights

• Public Realm chat enabled.
  
• Fixed performance drop on Glamour Station.
  
• Resolved broken lighting on chandeliers.
  
• Charm of Brawling refresh issue fixed.
  
• Fixed hunger bar reset bug after eating food.
  
• Small violet flowers now count as “flower” resources and can be grown.
  
• Improved placement rules for ramps and planks.
  
• Fixed incorrect animation for bolt-action rifle aiming.
  
• Fabled Humbaba meat now spawns in Swamp Vault reward chests.
  
• The cold status effect is removed when players are sheltered.
  
• Resolved stuttering when wading in swamp water.
  
• Double-clicking clothing no longer unequips similar items.
  
• Players animate when using CapsLock for Auto Walk.
  
• NPCs retain health when changing areas.
  
• Improved collision resets for Sentinels and Sheliak in Boss Rush.

Known Issues

While the Winter Update brings many enhancements, some issues remain under investigation:

• Quests in the journal are shown as Nightingale cards.
  
• NPCs with blocked beds may get stuck wandering.
  
• Resolution change confirmation timer doesn’t work.
  
• On player-hosted servers, Eotens may float into the sky.
  
• Toggling the HUD hides boss health bars permanently.
  
• Inventories don't recognize controller focus until either Sort or transfer all are used (or mouse click/tap)

Black Faeday pricing (AKA the Steam Summer Sale) ends in 24 hours. New adventures await in the Realms - don't miss your chance to pick up Nightingale at 40% off! Already a Realmwalker? Spread the word and have your friends join you in the Faewilds.