Notable changes include localization support through user-created translations, along with a variety of bugfixes and tweaks!

As always, many thanks to everyone who supported development by testing on the beta branch, as well as to all of our players new and old for playing our game.

Read the full changelog, including from the beta updates previously, here: http://vagantegame.com/changelog.html

As always, thanks to the many players who continue to give feedback and report bugs! This update and future ones wouldn't happen with you.

Changes:-Hardmode bonfire healing changed to a base value of 10
-Added a chance for spellbooks in loot sacks
-Pure Type damage floating text now has a unique look to differentiate from physical damage
-Factory BossMech now kills any MechGrunt (spinner mechs) that happen to fall into the boss arena
-Reworked sword spin to be an upgrade to falling sword attacks
-Increased overhead sword swing damage from 66% -> 80%
-Added club affinity to random class generation
-Removed english-only bitmap fonts, all floating text now uses true type fonts
-Added new behavior to Final Boss laser array
-Reduced ice ball damage scaling from 0.45 to 0.25 INT
-Added a new unique modifier to the Mage Heirloom starting ring
-Added additional supported locales (RU, PT, PL, TR, TH, IT, CS)
-Reduced Ascetic background VIT gain by half
-Preferred quick cast settings are now saved between games
-New spells now automatically assign to a quick cast slot
-Extended Final Boss invincibility throughout its phase 2 transformation
-Final Boss second phase health increased from 300 => 400
-Reverted bouncing on enemy behavior to old, variable-bouncing
-Hard mode respawns in Act 3 limited to one respawn per room
-You can eat rats
-Increased Skeleton base SPD stat from 0->1 (now equivalent to default speed of normal classes)
-Bombs and Bombarrows no logner blow up when touching a torch
-Background: Illiterate: Added an additional starting item
-Background: Disciple of Scholar reworked, now offers better bonuses when sacrificing to shrines
-Background: Circle of Light, charges 2->4, base healing 8->4, added scaling healing based on +1 per
-Added missing translateable strings to Shrine names
-Reworked Ascetic to alternate stat gains between STR/DEX/VIT and INT/LUK
-Made Shopkeepers in the Rift less likely to run off ledges to their deaths
-Items from Boss Chests are now automatically identified
-Boulders no longer collide with Shrines
-Removed randomness in Spriggan's bow-aiming times. Spriggans now aim and shoot at a consistent timing
-Increased health of Summon Monster's minions by an amount based on caster's INT
-Removed stealth immunity from a number of monsters and bosses (bosses will still be immune to stealth after being initially aggrod)
-Updated default.pot for newest update: http://vagantegame.com/default.pot

Bugfixes:-Fixed Input actionNames not being translated properly in Config GUI
-Fixed some langauged to properly saving their setting in config.ini
-Fixed saving/loading of Random class characters not properly saving the randomized affinities
-Fixed camera zoom shifting slightly while entering a level
-Fixed BossDragon dive bomb attack behavior to properly wait at apex of dive
-Fixed SpikeTraps colliding with a player hanging on aledge adjacent/underneath it.
-Fixed a couple of bugs where blocking damage doesn't result in expected behavior
-Fixed game over menu position getting stuck when spamming START.
-Fixed Fairy getting stuck in cornered animation when running against walls in intermission
-Fixed some sprite offsets in Good Ending credits scene
-Fixed throwing PetDog into water causing it to be unresponsive until it lands on the ground
-Fixed custom level Bonfires only healing the first player to sit at them
-Fixed custom level Shrines not properly initializing, resulting in bouncy shrines sometimes
-Fixed Cursed Adherent background being able to curse throwable items
-Fixed items stored in loot sacks not being properly destroyed when transitioning a level
-Fixed Shop doors pushing units before it actually closes
-Fixed PetDog damage scaling not being properly saved/loaded
-Fixed possible level generation soft lock when branch exits are generated on a boulder trap
-Fixed electricty damage stunning players despite full resistances
-Fixed Hard-mode final boss having incorrect laser offsets
-Fixed arrows in monster corpses appearing to float in mid-air
-Fixed crash in online multiplayer
-Fixed critical hit CombatText not showing proper color
-Fixed Block affinity reflects not working on MechGrunts spinning attack
-Fixed BossShadowKnight getting stuck casting teleport on a dead player thats fallen into the abyss
-Fixed Mimic Whisperer mimics damaging allies in online game
-Fixed some bugs with drawing of non-english characters on screen
-Fixed the order of Houndmaster's Flail background, so that background icons are consistent between classes
-Fixed hover cursor location being incorrect in the player STATS tab
-Fixed typo in Snake Eater background
-Fixed Shockwave spell not showing critical properly
-Fixed saving/loading of Ascetic vow state
-Fixed BossBroodDemon spawning way more eggs than normal when stunned
-OMP: Fixed BossDragons' fireball zIndexing
-OMP: Fixed overhead chat lines not being drawn sometimes
-OMP: Fixed ManEatingPlants staying attached to a teleporting player
-OMP: Fixed Mimics not being properly picked up client-side
-OMP: Fixed Merchant background not giving gold properly
-OMP: Fixed some interpolation issues with Fairies when picked up
-OMP: Fixed bug where setting at Bonfire sometimes doesn't properly refresh skills or trigger bonfire effects
-OMP: Fixed game over progression GUI flashing at start of game over
-OMP: Fixed wrong sound-effect being played when picking up arrows
-OMP: Fixed final boss not showing windup animation before dash attacking

This update adds new content and a bunch of tweaks and fixes we hope you'll enjoy. There's also been a number of engine updates, which hopefully increase performance for our players.

One major change you'll notice is that the game window has been increased to 720p, with updated menu graphics to make better use of modern displays.
We've also filled out the character selection page with new backgrounds, as well as updates to existing ones.
Each act now has a fairy equivalent to save. Try to save them all for maximum benefit!
There've been a lot of small tweaks and balance changes in this update. For the full changelog with all the nitty gritty, please visit: http://vagantegame.com/changelog.html

Thanks as always to everyone that's been patiently playing on the beta branch, especially to those who gave us feedback.


hotfix: Fixed a bug that caused Fairies to disappear.

Hey all!

This update has been a long time coming, and features a bunch of new content, including an new unlock-able game mode, Steam Workshop custom level support, Steam Achievements, and more. As always, thanks everyone for supporting us all this way, and an extra big thank you to our beta testers!

To skip to the full patch notes, click here[vagantegame.com]

Although some of us feel like the game is hard enough as is, our most die-hard players have been asking for more challenge. Well, we hope our new hard mode does the trick! Featuring all new boss variants, champion versions of normal monsters, and respawning enemies, we hope you don't mind dying.

With Steam Workshop support, you can use the new in-game Level Editor to create, test, and share custom levels. Simply press F9 on the character select screen to get started. To play other people's levels, simply subscribe to their content on the Workshop and then jump into the game.


If you have questions, feedback, or a bug report, the best way to reach us now is on our Vagante Developer Discord[discord.gg].

New update time!

• New unlockable player class
  
• Player animations reworked
  
• Reworked Tower Serpent boss fight
  
• Reworked Brood Demon boss fight
  
• Reworked acid damage to affect all units. Touching acid even slightly now deals damage (whereas before you could float on top of it)
  
• Reworked weapon attacks and hitboxes (weapon hitboxes should now be much more accurate)
  
• Reworked knockback to take into account weapon attack direction
  
• Player select menu no longer shows other class backgrounds as locked
  
• Rogue starting Dex and Int swapped from [3, 4] -> [4, 3]
  
• Modified chaos effect chances slightly (lower % for slaps, higher % for beneficial effects)
  
• Added differing particles to Ruins traps based on trap types
  
• Added a SFX limiter, the same SFX will now no longer be played more than once per frame
  
• Added limit to number of Spirit Projectiles spawned when hit/struck
  
• Added a non-particle indicator to ambush-type Slimes
  
• Added a one frame backswing to Goblin’s attack animation
  
• Added a subtle graphical indicator for walls that are breakable
  
• Crates and barrels now visually re-align themself when resting on the ground at an angle
  
• Optimized some entity handling code

• Fixed Tikiman darts poisoning player even when blocked/dodged
  
• Fixed imps inflicting poison even if blocked/dodged
  
• Fixed long-standing bug that prevented all Units from being stunned more than once
  
• Fixed numerous audio and graphical bugs that occurred when player was frozen
  
• Fixed bug where if you deal damage to the final boss on a certain frame of its attack it the boss AI breaks
  
• Fixed TowerDoor not properly setting tiles to be solid
  
• Fixed bug where DartTrap arrows that are stuck would still deal damage to players.
  
• Fixed bug where picking up a Rune Orb from another act would trigger other act's Rune Orb-specific events
  
• Fixed BossTowerSerpent's arm glitching out when it dies
  
• Fixed TowerDoor glitching BossTowerSerpent after opening sometimes
  
• Fixed bug where monster corpses that are carried into a slime level would disappear
  
• Fixed some issues with chicken animations
  
• Fixed misleading Alchemy L4 description
  
• Fixed boulder protection not working against BossGolem
  
• Fixed BossGolem's attacks persisting throughout death animation in offline games
  
• Fixed BossGolem attacking during credits
  
• Fixed an issue with BossGolem AI when stuck
  
• Fixed a graphical issue with BossGolem where sprite rotation would become desynced
  
• Fixed BossGolem being able to hurt players through ceiling tiles while rolling
  
• Fixed BossGolem's corpse covering up other important entities
  
• Fixed crash in BossNecromancer due to a target becoming invalid/null
  
• Fixed corpses on client-side disappearing without a fadeout animation
  
• Fixed crashes in server thread or other threads freezing entire game
  
• Fixed boss chest rewards not animation properly
  
• Fixed some bugs that led to crossbow state desyncs
  
• Fixed graphical issue with inventory overlay E equipped indicator
  
• Fixed Thief continuously attacking stunned players instead of properly stealing from them
  
• Fixed bouncy arrows losing 70% of their speed when hitting the floor
  
• Fixed stealth not being removed when you miss an attack
  
• Fixed enemy Wisps not dealing damage to friendly non-player units
  
• Fixed/removed an invisible solid tile in the Factory boss room
  
• Fixed player's foot clipping on the edge of the floor when walking on to floor off of boulders
  
• Fixed bug where Skeleton throw bone animation was being overridden by a cast animation
  
• Fixed Arrow Trajectory item attribute being inaccurate for some weapons
  
• Fixed some interpolation issues with Crossbow loaded/unloaded states
  
• Fixed shop doors sometimes having an incorrect background sprite.
  
• Fixed some issues with shop doors being solid when open
  
• Fixed a crash in the final boss
  
• Fixed some graphical z-Index issues with torches on the final stage
  
• Fixed a graphical issue with the Caravan intro fade in
  
• Fixed a graphical issue with the Exit to Main Menu button changing state while pressed
  
• Fixed the player stats screen showing inaccurate stats
  
• Fixed game still having focus when you switch apps while initializing the game
  
• Fixed BossSpriggan minions looking glitchy while frozen
  
• Fixed crash related to grappling hook link state
  
• Fixed hosting non-steam games taking longer than necessary after disconnecting from a previous game
  
• Fixed levels sometimes having old NG+ names
  
• Fixed skeletons being able to whistle and pick up dogs
  
• Fixed some edge cases where BossNecromancer could get stuck mid-teleport
  
• Fixed bug where BossTowerSerpent continuously destroyed tiles when player is out of bounds
  
• Fixed crash when navigating an empty chat history
  
• Fixed being able to cast spells while sitting at bonfires
  
• Fixed outdated tooltip referring to stability stat
  
• Fixed a couple of bugs with held unit positions while swimming
  
• Fixed Tutorial soft-locking with a non-opening wall when playing Ranger class
  
• Fixed multi-jumps cancelling casting, despite having Spellcaster 4
  
• Fixed branch exit floor tiles being destroyable (now they're indestructible, just like regular exits)
  
• Fixed Magic Traps spawning in treasure rooms in the Ruins
  
• Fixed Knight's sword swing attack not properly charging up on the right frame
  
• Fixed Imps dealing damage during attack animation
  
• Fixed Spellcaster affinity level 1 not applying correctly
  
• Fixed Thieves attempting to steal from non-player units
  
• Fixed soft lock in game credits when parading Lurker
  
• Fixed Chaos teleports sometimes teleporting you to the left top of the map
  
• Fix doodads thrown by poltergeists not dealing damage when thrown by the player.
  
• Fixed bug where velocity added to Doodads was not applied until freeze effect ends
  
• Fixed bug where Dart Trap arrows glitch out when the tile they're stuck to gets destroyed
  
• Fixed being able to exploit Alchemy L4 by saving the game and loading
  
• Fixed bug where Tower theme music would sometimes persist after leaving the level.
  
• Fixed teleport traps killing players that grappled into them
  
• Fixed/removed an invisible platform in the Ruins
  
• Fixed frozen MiniMechs falling through the level
  
• Fixed acid water dealing damage to wraith heads
  
• Fixed a number of animation issues with Ghosts
  
• Fixed Shadow Knight Boss pushing level exits
  
• Fixed crash related to using the emote menu
  
• Fixed being able to damage to Fairy in the intermission
  
• Fixed Champion Gauntlets never appearing in item generation
  
• Fixed Zombie getting stuck in the stun sprite. Changed Zombie attack animation windup.
  
• OMP: Fixed players being unable to pick up bats in front of Shrines without using the shrine
  
• OMP: Fixed some graphical issues with wall phasing
  
• OMP: Fixed wall phasing not working properly in online games
  
• OMP: Fixed crash that mostly affected people who pirate the game when they leave an online game
  
• OMP: Fixed a number of AI bugs in online games with BossBehemoth
  
• OMP: Fixed interpolated Fairy saving animation issues
  
• OMP: Fixed players being unable to use backgrounds that the host host hasn’t unlocked yet

A huge thanks to out to all the beta testers and Vagante players for helping make this update happen. We wouldn’t be here without the amazing members of our community!

While we are hard at work, listening to the growing community, and rolling out bugfixes as they come, we've since put out the 23 track Vagante OST. Enjoy the mystical and rapturous tunes Sam English has put together for your adventures!

We also wanted to let you know, we've been extending the launch discount before it hits $17.99 for a short while longer.

As always a big thank you to the community! Happy adventuring!

• Removed unstable level event temporarily.
  
• Increased default game zoom
  
• Fixed an accidental increase in the delay before stab weapons.
  
• Fixed boulder showing double damage in online games.
  
• Fixed controller tooltips not showing for steam-managed controllers.
  
• Re-ordered some unlocks.
  
• Removed Nimble background granting from the jumping challenge (it can only be gained from progression points now)

Thanks for the feedback and bug reports so far! We're working on fixing a handful of issues as we speak, and we'll push the next patch as soon as we can.

It’s been a long road (over four years!), but we’re super happy to present version 1.0 of Vagante. It wouldn’t have been possible to make it this far if it weren’t for all the people who supported us. Thank you all for sticking with us throughout Steam Early Access!

What’s in store for the future of Vagante you might ask? We plan on continuing development as we have throughout Early Access, with bug fixes and new content, as well as adding localization and porting to other platforms. We’ll also start looking into support for modding and adding user-generated content to the game.

Vagante will retain its Early Access price until February 25 2018, after which we’ll be increasing the price to $17.99. However, if you miss this window of opportunity you can look forward to Vagante participating in future Steam sales.

If you like the music of Vagante, Sam English has released the full Vagante OST on bandcamp[samenglish.bandcamp.com]. We’ll also be making the OST available on Steam in a couple days, if you prefer getting it here.

Without further ado, you can read the full changelog below.

New/Balance

• Added final area + credits to the game
• Added new progression and unlocks system
• Reworked Shadow Knight Boss
• Reworked Necromancer Boss
• Multiple Rock Worm Boss can now be hit with the same swing
• Items stolen from Shops now have a new property that identifies them as Stolen
• Reduced monster health scaling per player from 33% to 25%
• Reduced Mechanical Soldier vertical spinning speed
• Polished title screen
• Polished game over menu
• Changed default keyboard controls
• Added input presets
• Reworked emote menu
• Reworked Tutorial
• Removed starting affinity point
• Leveling up now occurs at Bonfires, rather than on entering an intermission
• Increased Bonfire healing hp (10 -> 20)
• Fish Man now has a chase leash range
• All characters can now aim up and down with bows
• Bow aim persists between shots, until you attack with another weapon or press Melee while aiming
• Reworked Archery affinity
• Changed exiting of levels to use holding Up instead of Interact
• Increased lighting persistedness
• Increased Summon Monster spell tier, and slightly reworked the levels
• Reduced bat instability 1.9 -> 1.0
• Increased starting Int of non mage classes
• Polished a number of weapon sprites
• Added some new backgrounds

Bugfixes

• Fixed Rock Worm Boss sometimes getting stuck in walls
• Fixed multiple bugs with the Thief sidequest
• Fixed speech bubbles sometimes not being drawn
• Fixed Factory monsters not being frozen properly, and sometimes dealing damage while frozen
• Fixed Icebolt and other projectiles not hitting monsters that it spawns on
• Fix wallmeat spawning in tiles that serve as platforms
• Fix boulders being pushed by Vine Lord’s poison clouds
• Fix players being able to phase through non-level geometry
• Fixed Mushroom Golem Boss’s boulder attacks teleporting through walls.
• Fixed Spikes sometimes spawning in Breakable Walls
• Fixed Shopkeepers not spawning when loading a saved game
• Fixed some units not having a visible sprite until they have a target
• Fixed Piranhas freezing at bottom of water
• Fixed frozen imps falling through walls
• Fixed arrows sticking to Wisps after their death
• Fixed intermissions not being indestructible
• Fixed Wisp Queen aggroing from non-player damage
• Fixed a handful of untraversable room types
• Fixed being able to hurt self when using Lion’s Roar while standing on a crate
• Fixed being able to roll while casting spells
• Fixed being able to roll through Tower gates
• Fixed being able to get underneath Tower Serpent boss without triggering boss fight
• Fixed charged sword’s sprites wandering off when the game is paused
• Fixed Man-eating Plant eating doodads other than crates/barrels
• OMP: Fixed tile updates not being synced sometimes for new levels
• OMP: Fixed a number of issues with Platforms and their sync.
• OMP: Fixed Demon Armor attacks being desynced sometimes
• OMP: Fixed bug where shop inventory becomes desynced
• OMP: Fixed rod charges being set to zero upon starting a new game
• OMP: Fixed being able to use an item while moving it, resulting in an inventory desync