Hey Guardians!

Patch 2.0 has arrived, with mouse & keyboard controls, PC Online Multiplayer, a new Hero, new missions, and bug fixes. 

For details on each of the new additions, click HERE! 

Please note: This update will also require you to update the Sunderfolk Controller App from your app store provider.

• Players can now play Sunderfolk directly on their computer using mouse and keyboard controls. No Sunderfolk Controller app required. 

• PC players can now play native online multiplayer games by hosting a lobby directly from the Sunderfolk menu. 

• Hosts can invite other PC players with an invite code after selecting “Online Multiplayer”. 

• The Vanguard joins the Guardians as a new Hero of Arden. This Hero focuses on retaliatory attacks and movement on the battlefield. 

• New mechanic: Knockback

  • Target character is Moved a number of hexes equal to the value stated on the Skill or Fate Card from the origin of their Knockback. Affected character Pushes or Swaps characters in their path, and may damage them. 

•  For more details on the Vanguard, read HERE[dreamhaven.com]. 

• Scenarios contain multiple missions that connect as a continuous experience. 

• To learn more about the new missions, read HERE[dreamhaven.com].

General Bug & Issues Fixes

• Main menu update. Now includes options for Single Player, Online Multiplayer, and Couch Co-op Play Modes. 

  • Couch Co-op Mode may be used for remote play using the Sunderfolk Controller app. 

• A new Tutorial was added during the third mission to explain the functionality of the WASD keys for any mouse & keyboard setups.

• Fixed an issue where the Spell Card UI failed to be displayed on the Main Screen when quickly selecting a card after a Boss turn. 

• Invalid campaigns can no longer be selected in the Choose Campaign menu.

• Fixed an issue where players were unable to upgrade certain Buildings if other upgrades were completed before the Workshop was ready to create the necessary Trinkets. 

• Removed an empty vignette that was displayed on the Main Screen at the end of the credits screen. 

• Fixed an issue where the “Town” menu was skipped when loading a save file left in Town after quitting the game. 

• Fixed an issue where a softlock would occur after opening the “Shared Settings” at the same time as a Weapon was being energized. 

• Wurmsbait will no longer perform a T-pose when being healed in the mission “Wurmsbait’s Mischief”. He’s since learned there are other ways of saying “Thank You”.

• The Arcanist’s Book will now play an animation while attacking with an equipped weapon. 

• The ally Oozling is now immortal when playing in Brightstone difficulty. 

• Fixed an issue with the mission “The Prophet’s Notes” to no longer automatically end in a Withdraw if the main screen is disconnected from the network at any point during the mission. 

• Fixed an issue where the personal device for a player with multiple heroes in use would softlock when the “Exit to Hero Select” option is used during the level up screen. 

• Fixed an issue where the Arcanist’s “Bedazzle” could target and deal damage to other Heroes that lead to the game being softlocked. 

• Fixed an issue where the Arcanist’s Fate Card “Deal 1 additional damage for each Mana you have” subtracted damage when their mana was under 10. 

• Enemies will now be killed by the Fate Card “Execute target if they have less than 5 Health” while using the Bard’s “Join the Choir” Skill Card. 

• Fixed an issue where the Elite Ogre enemy would deal more damage than expected with the “Throw 2 a random adjacent character” ability. 

• Fixed an issue where the “Cursed Eye” Trinket dealt inconsistent damage to debuffed enemies. 

GENERAL

• Switch Character: TAB

• Show Card Tooltips: F

• Emote: T

• Settings: ESC

• Close UI: ESC

• Open Menu: C

COMBAT

• Inspect: Right Click

• Ping: G or Middle Click

• Confirm Action: SPACE

• End Turn: SPACE

• Clear Action: X

• Undo Card Selection: X

• Skip Action: V

• Use Equipment: 1-6

CAMERA CONTROLS

• Pan: WASD or Arrow Keys

• Zoom: Mouse Scroll

We always encourage more feedback and suggestions for future updates! The best places are on our socials [linktr.ee]and on our Discord server[discord.gg]. 

Thanks for playing, and we’ll see you in Arden. 
The Sunderfolk Team

Dipodidae Duelist

“AH HA! I’ve been searching for you! This is where you scurried with your tail between your legs.” - Mayumi, the Vanguard’s rival. 

Despite having only one eye, the Vanguard has seen it all. Whether you choose a more mercenary-focused background, have them be a champion gladiator, or someone who cares for the downtrodden, they’ll use brute strength and a giant sword to clear away foes. Their rival Mayumi may give them a tongue-wagging every now and then, but even they know how dependable the Vanguard is in combat. 

The Vanguard joins the Berserker (and sometimes Rogue!) in the frontlines to offer up some delicious damage-soaking abilities. 

The Vanguard introduces a new mechanic: Knockback! When you use it against an enemy, they’ll be moved back to the indicated hex, but any obstacle in their way will get pushed back too. This means anything in the way, including allies! Allies will react as if they were Swapped, and the initial enemy will move towards the final hex, no matter what. Enemies may be damaged by the Knockback.

Their passive, Grit, allows them to take less damage and deal it right back if attacked by an enemy. Your hits will also deal more damage if you have Grit active, but each hit will remove 1 Grit. There is a max amount of Grit you can have at a time, so make sure you can handle attacks once those melt away. 
Trust me, this is fine. Probably.

You gain Grit by dealing damage with certain Skill Cards, so letting your foes come to you can leave you at a big disadvantage. Fortunately, there is a lot of built-in movement on your Skill Cards, including:

• Into the Fray: Move, and if you end next to a Monster, gain Grit. The attack will knock back the enemy 2 hexes. 

• Beat It!: Move, with a +1 to that Move if you Push an enemy. Then knockback an ally or enemy 3 hexes away. If it’s a Hero or Ally, you and them will gain 3 Shield. Then Leap to another spot. 

• Bladefall: Leap 3 hexes, then deal an area-of-effect attack around the Vanguard and Knockback all enemies 2 hexes. You can then Move to another spot. 

The Vanguard is well-equipped to keep their foes away from their allies, while still dishing out damage and tanking some extra hits. Just make sure you don’t get overwhelmed in the early levels! Making sure you’re balancing damage with Shields and healing can be the difference between a mission reset or the victory screen. 

This is still totally fine. 

Once you gain more experience in your quest to save Arden, you’ll get powerful Skill Cards added to your repertoire, including: 

• It’s Hero Time: Target an area near an Ally, then Leap towards them heroically and unleash a devastating attack. You’ll deal extra damage per adjacent Hero or Ally, then inflict Weak if they survive. 

• Preparation: It’s always good to be prepared! Heal while removing a debuff, then Move towards your destination. You’ll gain Grit at the end, but gain even more if you’re surrounded by 2 or more monsters. Get in there! 

• Buster: Move, then attack 2 hexes forward. You’ll deal more damage per each stack of Grit, but they’ll disappear after. Then Leap towards your next destination and gain 2 Shield. 

You may have to choose between saving an ally or dealing tons of damage to enemies, but that should be an easy choice. Right? 

Right???

As the Vanguard grows stronger, so do your Fate Cards! With the right card selection, you can use Fate Cards to turn your Vanguard into an unstoppable force on the field. 

Some Fate Card builds for the Vanguard include:

• Ultimate Leap Frog: Add in Leap Fate Cards so you can hop around the battlefield and become everyone’s problem. 

• No, I Hit YOU: Did you know Retaliation pairs well with Grit? You do now!

• Can’t Touch This: Heal or Shield builds are classic tank builds, and can help the Vanguard survive when they’ve gone a little overboard. 

Once you reach Level 6, the Vanguard gets their ultimate Ability: To The Rescue! 

This ability allows them to Leap into a hex, occupied or not. Anyone in the hex that the Vanguard lands in will be knocked away. Then, unleash a frontal area-of-effect attack and weaken any survivors. For each enemy targeted, your adjacent allies will gain Strength and Shields. 
That sword looks capable of slaying dragons. 

The Vanguard smashes his way into Arden on March 10! For everything that will be included in Patch 2.0, read HERE!

If you missed one of our earlier Hero spotlights or need a refresher, check out:

• The Arcanist

• The Bard

• The Berserker

• The Pyromancer

• The Ranger

• The Rogue

See you in Arden!

– The Sunderfolk Team