Greetings, Watchers,
We hope you've been enjoying the Crucible of Kazuwari! In this Backer update, we're going to check out what's new in Deadfire's new Patch 3.1 that is available today!
Update 3.1
The patch is live! Some of the highlights of Update 3.1 include:
- UI Simplifications
- Ship UI will now be hidden until you can access your ship
- More options for auto-hiding elements of the HUD
- Spell Shaping
- Available for Wizard, Druid, Priest, and Chanter classes; this passive ability allows spell casters to adjust the radius of certain AoE spells to increase the power level or area that the spell can reach
- Magran's Fire Difficulty Additions
- All Challenges can now be done on any difficulty in the game! Play through with new challenges for a new, interesting game experience
- New Berath's Blessings
- ...Can I Pet Him Anyway?
- The time has come, friends... Edér can now equip a pet
- Infamous Past
- Gain the Infamous Captain passive ability and live the life of someone who has survived a mutiny
- Premade Characters
- Characters can now be imported to use on various playthroughs through Deadfire. Characters can be chosen in character creation, or by visiting taverns and recruiting them as Adventurers
New Challenges
Berath's Blessings weren't the only thing to get some additions in this patch. Two new challenges have been added with the 3.1 update.
- Hylea - Vela is rather attached to the Watcher and won't leave your side, the poor thing, so it's up to you to protect her. If you don't, the game ends!
- Rymrgand - Food will start to expire! Foods like hard tack will expire more slowly, but you should still stay vigilant and ensure a supply of fresh food!
A New Mega Boss
A new Mega Boss can now be challenged! This colossal Ooze is prepared to face some of the strongest teams that dare brave it! Can you discover it's location and take on this fierce enemy?
Shacknews Feature
For the past few months, Shacknews editor, David L. Craddock, has been interviewing various people past and present associated with both the Infinity Engine games and Pillars of Eternity. From a deep dive into the world of isometric RPG's, Beneath a Starless Sky explores the events that would lead up to Obsidian's foundation and the journey that culminated in the release of Deadfire. Check it out!
Additionally, Shacknews also published a backstage view of Obsidian before the launch of Deadfire as a part of their inaugural episode in their new "24 'Til Launch" series. Take a look to see some familiar faces you may not have seen in a while.
