- Patch Three - Patch Notes - 18 December 2025
Dear Knightlings,With the holidays fast approaching, here is a small gift for you: Patch Three! This update includes a number of fixes and improvements: Quest and gameplay fixes: Finding the librarian when returning to the city before the last stretch of the gameFast travel enabling logic in the last regionBob t-posing in the waterwheel sidequest in OutskirtsSome grabbable object fixes for when straying too farSpecial dialogue triggering when a different order of defeating the Alchemist BanditGetting stuck in the first Stargazing puzzleFixing a bug going into Koinyx from Lost ExpeditionFishling outfit no longer purchasable from tailor Rhapso, instead only found in a racing chest Visual fixes: Fixed various floating assetsFixed various misplaced decalsFixed Various small terrain gapsFixed various cinematic glitchesMiscellaneous fixes:Russian localization addedFixed various localization i…
- The Knightling wins for Best Audio! - 8 December 2025
At the recent 2025 Dutch Game Awards, The Knightling took home the award for Best Audio! Congratulations to the teams at Twirlbound and Tumult Kollektiv! A big thank you to all of those who have played and enjoyed listening to the wonderful music of The Knightling this past year.
- The Knightling - Security Hotfix - 15 October 2025
Dear Knightlings,We have released a small patch to resolve a security issue affecting games using the Unity engine.Thank you for your support!
- The Knightling - Accolades Trailer - 9 October 2025
Looking for a new adventure? Immerse yourself in a world of knights, monsters, and... a talking shield!? 🛡We have so much more to say, but don’t take our word for it; check out what others think about The Knightling!
- Patch Two - Patch Notes - 30 September 2025
Dear Knightlings,Patch Two is out today! We’ve been gathering your feedback, and you can check out all the fixes in this update below. This update includes a number of fixes and improvements: Added key rebinding.Updated the world map to show the area of the region you are hovering the cursor over.Races are now marked as ‘completed’ on the map.Fixed an issue where map markers were not updating correctly when reloading the game.Updated the maps' legend.Removed a chest that was marked on the map but did not exist.Increased cooldowns on Magnus’ commentaries.Fixed issues with the message of the day widget.Fixed low-res savefile images.Improved the speed at which the game closes when you quit.Fixed a bug where the pause menu appeared when taking a screenshot.Added a manual save file limit to resolve an issue where the game no longer saved your progress.Fixed the stargazing puzzle in the Windt…
- Patch One - Patch Notes - 11 September 2025
Dear Knightlings,Today, we are releasing our first patch, Patch 1! Thank you once again for all your support. We also appreciate those who have been reporting issues and providing feedback. It really helps us improve the game! This update includes a number of fixes and improvements: Added the ability for players to delete save files from the menu. Improved UI scaling Fixed various quest and encounter issues. Fixed an issue where Praise Vessel stamps on the map in Windtorn Fields would not show as complete after being collected.Fixed an issue where The Blades of the windmill in Windtorn Fields would disappear after a cutscene.Fixed an issue where Earthborn sword attacks would miss too often.Fixed an issue where Archers in the Cornered Bosk crypt encounter would not react to the large explosive battery, making the fight harder than intended.Fixed an issue where Miscreants would spawn insi…
- What's next for The Knightling! - 4 September 2025
Dear Knightlings, Thank you so much for the amazing reception to our game and the world of Clesseia! Our hearts are filled with joy watching everyone discover the nooks and crannies of the Outskirts and beyond, fighting formidable bandits and annoying Miscreants along the way.We’re following your feedback closely and we’re working hard on updating the game to improve stability, performance and quality of life. A few planned patches in this process: Patch 1 - Coming Next Week! Some UI scaling tweaksVarious quest and encounter fixesVarious performance improvements around settlements and NPCsVarious misc. bug fixes, such asPraise Vessel stamps in Windtorn Fields not being marked as completedBlades of the Windtorn Fields windmill missing after the cutsceneEarthborn sword attacks missing oftenCornered Bosk crypt encounter being difficult because of the archers not reacting to the big explosi…
- The Knightling x The Plucky Squire Bundle, Available Now! - 3 September 2025
The Knightling launched last week, and to celebrate, it will be 20% off until September 10! We’ve also teamed up with some friends for special bundles, which also take advantage of the 20% off sale! If you already own any of the games, then you’ll save money when you complete the bundle. 🛡️⚔️ Together at Last: The Knightling & The Plucky Squire.🛡️🌲 The Twirlbound Bundle. Happy adventuring, and thank you again for all the support during launch week! 🫶
- Community Events This Week for The Knightling - 26 August 2025
Happy Tuesday, Knightling fans! Can you believe we are only two days away from launch?! To celebrate, we are hosting two different community events this week, on Reddit and Twitch! On Wednesday, August 27 at 12pm Eastern Time, we are hosting an AMA with developer Twirlbound on the subreddit r/Games. https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/ Please stop by and ask any of your burning questions! Thursday, August 28 at 11am Eastern Time on Launch day, Twirlbound will join us on the weekly Saber Twitch stream. Come hang out and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the development of The Knightling! See you all there!
- The Knightling - Pre-Launch Trailer and Development Update - 13 August 2025
Slide into adventure – in style! 🛡️ In just a fortnight, adventure begins with you as The Knightling! Coming August 28, to Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.✨ Wishlist now and be ready to slide into adventure! ✨ A lot has happened since we launched the Outskirts demo on Steam earlier this year! The feedback we gathered was invaluable and we spent our time wisely on a wide range of improvements, fixes and optimizations. In addition to expanding beyond the outskirts region featured in the demo, the upcoming full release will include a variety of new features and improvements. UI overhauls and improvements, adding visual flair and functionality(such as inscriptions, cosmetics, etc.)Lighting and visual improvements across the board.Those with sharp ears might notice the final music mixing with nearly all instruments live-recorded by musicians! Really takes the experience up a notch…
- Gameplay Trailer - 17 April 2025
Set off on an adventure with nothing but courage… and a magical, talking shield! 🛡️ Battle beasts, uncover hidden secrets, and forge your own path. 👑 The realm of Clesseia is yours to explore. >> watch the trailer here
- The Knightling Release Date Reveal! - 19 March 2025
👑 Proclamation from the Queen of Clesseia! 📜 By royal decree, The Knightling will be released on August 28, 2025. 🛡️ watch the trailer here ✨ WISHLIST NOW ✨ In the demo, you’ve been helping the people of the Outskirts. Now it’s time to go beyond! Beyond even military-protected Windtorn Fields. For the first time, take a sneak peek at the third region of our game: the seldom-visited, secluded woods in the far corner of the realm known as the Cornered Bosk. Read more about Cornered Bosk here. ✨ PLAY THE STEAM DEMO NOW ✨ FOLLOW ON ✨BLUESKY✨ https://bsky.app/profile/theknightling.bsky.social ✨FACEBOOK✨ https://www.facebook.com/betheknightling ✨X✨ https://x.com/betheknightling
- The Knightling Demo - Performance Patch - 28 February 2025
Brave knightlings! 🛡️ Today’s update is all about improving performance. A huge thank you to everyone who shared their specs and feedback, it’s been incredibly helpful in guiding these improvements. 🥳 We are continuing to make improvements, in order to give everyone the best experience possible. So, please continue to share your feedback and any issues that you might have with us. 💪 📹 Don’t forget that we love watching your gameplay clips! If you’ve been capturing some nice videos, send them over for a chance to be featured on our social media channels: https://forms.gle/Lj7S9j14vjLfefNi6 🐞 If you run into any issues or bugs, please report them to our support team: https://support.saber.games It really helps us be able to deliver the best game patches to you. 🛡️ Now, go forth and put your skills to the test once more! Keep sharing your feedback here on Steam and in Discord, so we…
- The Knightling Demo - February 25, 2025 Patch Notes - 25 February 2025
Brave knightlings, the outskirts region has received a small but mighty update! 🛡️ Thanks to your keen eyes and feedback, we’ve made some improvements to The Knightling demo. Added a controls reminder screen to settings (key rebinding coming in full game). The default camera sensitivity has been lowered. Human soldiers and knights no longer chase you to the edge of the world when attacked. Added tutorials for nimble-type enemies, healing, and more. Unlocked the Index of Foes subtab, where you can read about some of the enemies you have encountered. Fixing an issue where time of day lighting from sky would sometimes be reflected incorrectly on environmental assets. Fixing an issue where music would sometimes not play during exploration or combat. Additionally, we're working hard on performance optimizations to ensure the game runs smoother on all setups! 📹 Don’t forget that we love wat…
- The Knightling is in Steam Next Fest 2025! - 24 February 2025
Come one, come all, Steam Next Fest is here! Feast on the demo you just can’t put down. 🍄 Explore the large outskirts region by day and night. 🌖 🛡️ Make foes flee beneath your legendary shield. 💪 🔍 Discover hidden secrets. 💎 Slide into adventure today!
- Play The Knightling Demo Now! - 12 February 2025
When Sir Lionstone, the legendary protector of the great city of Clesseia, mysteriously disappears, it’s up to his plucky knight-in-training to take up his magic shield, become the champion the people need, and find Sir Lionstone before it’s too late. Explore a vibrant semi-open world, battle monsters, miscreants and bandits, and unlock the extraordinary powers of Sir Lionstone’s mighty shield. Don’t forget — all heroes start small! https://youtu.be/RjOWFtKNGV4 The brand-new demo for The Knightling has it all! 🧭 exploration 🍄 bouncy mushrooms 🛡️ shield-based combat 🫶 helping your friends Gather your courage and prove that even the smallest among us make a difference! JOIN ✨THE DISCORD✨ https://sabr.gg/jointheknightling FOLLOW ON ✨BLUESKY✨ https://bsky.app/profile/theknightling.bsky.social ✨FACEBOOK✨ https://www.facebook.com/betheknightling ✨X✨ https://x.com/betheknightling
- The Knightling is at Gamescom! - 16 August 2024
Play The Knightling next week at gamescom! 🛡️ Come slide by: 🩷 Indie Arena Booth – Hall 10.2 💚 Xbox Booth – Hall 7.1 See you there!
