Major Game Update is LIVE!

It's been a little moment, but we've been hard at work behind the scenes to bring you this scintillating pre-Christmas update! Our designer titled it the Loot Shower update because that's one of the central updates we're bringing you - a rebalancing of how resource delivery throughout the game (and, also, an update to how it LOOKS, just because). Loads of bug fixes as always, but more importantly here's the (selected) changelog for version 1.5.1:

• Revamped the way loot is presented and the amount of loot you gain during play. Chests now also spawn Shimmer.

• You can now turn Common materials into Rare materials at most characters who previously only bought Common materials (this requires some conversation and in some cases using the Sell Materials function).

• A new character: Ari the Bard will join the merry band around the Roadhouse at around Day 3. Ari also introduces a new dungeon (see below), as well as adding some much-needed levity around the Roadhouse. Ari will also be involved in more shenanigans in future updates.

• For the first time in Willow Guard history, there will now exist an endlessly replayable dungeon. This dungeon type is called a Hunt, and will require great skill and patience to complete (not to mention the Night version) - but even after you do, you will be able to return to it again and again. A highly randomized (but still hand-made!) map will hopefully keep the experience fresh! More Hunts will be added in future updates!

• All new Alpha Monsters have been added and seeded into the existing dungeons, for an increased challenge. These include Alpha versions of Verminfangs, Shriekjays, Corpseflies and Spewfrogs! Look out for future Hunts featuring these nasties - and of course make sure you research them together with your favorite fox friend.

• New Card Preview feature: press Tab (or the controller equivalent) before your Stamina is full to take a look at what cards will be drawn next, what cards remain in your hand, and what cards wait in your Discard pile.

• A new voice-acted and animated Intro cinematic!

NB: The Demo version of WIllow Guard has been removed, at least for now, as maintaining it on top of the full game has been a bit of a headache. It may yet return in the future, but for now, it will no longer be available on our Steam page.

Willow Guard is now on Steam Winter Sale with 30% off - happy holidays everyone!