Tears of Metal Steam news

• Latest observed players218 · 6 October 2026 - 11:17:18 UTC
• SteamPulse tracked peak6,258
• Units sold (VGI)No data available
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• Review score90% positive
• Total reviews1,676
• Release dateJul 22, 2026
• DeveloperPaper Cult
• PublisherPaper Cult

Genres: Action, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Paper CultPublisher: Paper Cult

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Tears of Metal Steam news

Tears of Metal news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Patch Notes - 2026-09-30 - v0.17.60380 - 30 September 2026

  Reduced memory allocation for multiple Act2 and Act3 levels. This should help address some late campaign crashes when loading bigger levels. Fixed an issue where The Banshee could get out of bounds and soft lock the campaign. Fixed a bug where a tutorial overlay during Army Selection could result in a long wait after clicking Start Campaign if a player clicked-through fast enough.

• 📜 New Patch - Meta-progression Improvement - 24 September 2026

  Important: Crossplay compatibility is temporarily disabled on this version. Use the "Crossplay" Beta branch to stay on the old version and to enable crossplay. Hey everyone, For the past couple of weeks, we've been taking in your feedback and running our own internal testing to help tweak the meta-progression and make adjustments that make the game feel less grindy and allow you to unlock more things at a more satisfying rate. We're eager to hear your thoughts about this update (ideally after you've played it for a bit!) and we're thankful for everyone that takes the time to report issues and their thoughts on the gameplay. You folks rock. Here are the changelogs for today: Village Meta-Progression Balancing Adjusted the prices and currency costs of many items in Village shops. If you had already bought an item that now costs less, you will receive a currency refund the next time you re…

• What We're Working On - 18 September 2026

  What's up people, Besides the big bug fix patch from last week, we're hard at work on balancing and content updates we're planning on releasing relatively soon (and all the bug fixes.. so many bug fixes). The last few weeks, we've been rebalancing the metaprogression entirely. We've heard the feedback from the game's launch that unlocking stuff was kind of a grind and too slow, so we've made sure players get unlocks much more frequently than before. We're currently testing that change with new players and after some small tweaks, we're hopefully shipping that update out by the end of the month. Our level designer, Sam, has been working on a slew of new battlefields and they’re looking amazing. Here are some teasers. Another cool feature coming very very soon is mid-campaign saving. For now, it’s going to be solo only, but you’ll be able to save your campaign, go do your groceries, deal…

• 📜 New Patch - Big Bug Fixing Pass - 8 September 2026

  Important: Crossplay compatibility is temporarily disabled on this version. Use the "Crossplay" Beta branch to stay on the old version and to enable crossplay. Hello everyone! We’ve been a bit quiet, but the whole team has been laser-focused on fixing as many bugs and issues as possible, many of which were reported by you. Thanks, and keep them coming! Today’s patch contains a ton of bug fixes we wanted to get into your hands ASAP while we continue work on the Build Crafting/Emblems/Metaprogression rework we talked about in the previous announcement, as well as the upcoming Beta Branch. Without further ado, here’s the entire changelog: Multiplayer Improved Epic Online Services (EOS) connection handling, including fixes for stale connections. Added detection and clearer player-facing error messages for several common multiplayer issues. Fixed multiple multiplayer healing issues. Fixed He…

• One Month In: What's Next For Tears of Metal - 21 August 2026

  Hey everyone, It’s been a month already! And it's been AMAZING. First off, thank you so much for playing the game, giving reviews and feedback, this is how we will improve the game. We did have way more fires to extinguish than what we had anticipated but overall we are really stoked that so many of you have been playing and giving feedback. That's why we went into Early Access after all.We now want to give you better visibility into what changes and additions we’re planning.Since launch, we’ve addressed major issues: networking, crashes, performance, etc. We’ll keep working on optimization and bug fixing, but we’re getting ready to move into the second phase now: reworking some systems to address major points you’ve brought up as feedback. Before the beginning of this second phase, the next patch will be a big push for stability.Once that’s rounded off, we’ll be able to start focusing…

• Patch Notes - 2026-08-14 - v.0.14.58630 - Multiplayer Bug Fixes - 14 August 2026

  Important: Crossplay compatibility is temporarily disabled on this version. Use the "Crossplay" Beta branch to stay on the old version and to enable crossplay. MULTIPLAYER - Fixed a bug where Elites and Bosses HP would desync between Clients. - Fixed a bug that could desync Threat Levels between Clients - Fixed Triskeles flying away - Tentative fix for Bosses sometimes spawning in the air on Clients for a few seconds. - Fixed the Campaign Map sometimes being different between Clients. GENERAL - Fixed mobs sometimes dying "in place" instead of moving. PREVIOUS HOTFIX (2026-08-13) - Fixed a bug where some player timed effects or buffs would never expire. - Fixed a bug where archers arrows (and other damage sources) could block some Enemies from moving as expected during their attacks.

• New Patch - Multiplayer Networking Optim. / New Revive Mechanic / New Companion - 13 August 2026

  Greetings! This update tackles several big things we’ve been working on since launch: better networking, more optimization and crash fixes. It also features a new multiplayer revive system, and a new companion. There’s still more work ahead, but we’re happy to get these improvements into your hands. Network Optimization Networking should now be drastically improved. Multiplayer should feel much smoother overall, and desync should be far less common. On particularly poor connections, you may still experience some stuttering, but it should be shorter and much less frequent than before (and still playable). Optimization and Crashes We found and fixed a number of issues that were reported by the community (thanks!) We expect these changes to improve the experience for a lot of you. This patch should also help bring more stability on the Steam Deck. This is an ongoing effort, so please let u…

• Hotfix - v0.11.57874.1 - Tentative fix for users with sudden mouse stutters. - 9 August 2026

  Some users have started reporting stuttering issues with mouse gameplay starting a few days ago. We have tracked it down to the Epic Online Services overlay. This hotfix prevents the overlay from initializing and hopefully resolves the issue.

• Teaser for Next Week - New Companion, Revive with HP & More! - 7 August 2026

  Hey folks, We've had our heads down this past week, focused on polishing the upcoming update. It's been quiet on the announcement front, but we're always chatty on Discord, you should join us! Here's a little sneak peek at what we're working on and what's coming in the next update. The big one: we're adding a new companion. Aodh, the Vigil, an old scholar hauling a book heavier than the armor of most men. Once he's convinced to march with you, he keeps watch when a fight breaks out. The first blows never quite land the way the enemy intends! We also heard you loud & clear about reviving fallen allies in co-op. The coin cost to revive your friends is getting replaced with HP instead. Eager to see how that plays out. General improvements, fixes and balancing tweaks are coming up as well, thanks to your feedback. Big thank you to everyone taking the time to share their thoughts. That's wha…

• 📜 Last Week-end of 10% Launch Discount, Big Balancing Patch & What's to Come! - 1 August 2026

  WARRIORS!Tears of Metal has been out for just over a week now and our small team has been hard at work gathering all your feedback, squashing bugs and tweaking knobs to make the game more enjoyable than it's ever been. We appreciate everyone taking the time to report bugs and post suggestions. As a reminder, this is the last week-end before the launch sale ends, in case you've been hesitating! We have a bunch more tweaks coming up. Here's a small preview of what we're working on right now: Reviving fallen comrades: We hear you reviving fallen comrades with Coins is not (always) fun. We are exploring different ideas and will likely test one soon in a Beta branch to gather your feedback. Mid-run saves: Mid-run saving is still in development. The work is progressing well. Performance optimization: We will continue releasing improvements as they are ready. Since both are major ongoing effor…

• Hotfix - 2026-07-31 - Version 0.10.57598 - 31 July 2026

  Important: If you want to ensure crossplay functionality, use the "Crossplay" Beta branch. Optimization Changed some texture resolutions Made some changes for Act1 and Act2 that should help with general performance and stability. (more to come soon) Bug Fixes Fixed Drift Correction locking player controls when set to 1 Fixed army units not being dismissed properly Fixed commanders disappearing after reaching Level 6 or MAX if the game was closed before playing another level Fixed the Castle Records not displaying unlocked Charms correctly after the previous patch Fixed various typos

• Patch Notes - Version 0.9.57408 - 28 July 2026

  Important: Crossplay compatibility is temporarily disabled on this version. Use the "Crossplay" Beta branch to stay on the old version and to enable crossplay. System fixes Improved the Castle Records: Unlocked-item tracking should now be accurate. Locked items are now easier to identify. Items that cannot currently be obtained are now clearly indicated. Save recovery system preventing corrupted save file Bug Fixes Fixed several issues affecting the health bar. Fixed Charm stack counts not updating when picking up certain Charms. Fixed unlock tooltips sometimes displaying placeholder text during events. Fixed Iseult the Banshee sometimes jumping away and never returning. Improved enemy spawn-position calculations to prevent enemies from spawning extremely far away. Fixed Harold Boss something being invincible Fixed Iseult the Banshee something stuck floating Reduced texture size Level f…

• 100,000 copies sold! - 27 July 2026

  Hey everyone! We recently hit this awesome milestone and we'd like to thank everyone for the support. If you'd like to further support us, leaving a review on Steam is super helpful! We're fervently collecting your feedback wherever you share it and our priorities right now are multiplayer desync and midrun saving. Those are big projects though and they take time. We're on it but can't say when they'll be ready to ship. These are some of the upcoming changes you can expect soon: Bug patches: save file optimization and corruption prevention, some graphics optimization, healing bugs, fixes to The Banshee hiding forever and more. Balancing: Treasure Chests & Fountains costs, Charm rarity distribution, Act 2 balancing, metaprogression, Beacon balancing as well as some enemies rework and more. Once more, a big thank you to everyone taking the time to reach out with feedback, we're glad you'r…

• Thank you. - 24 July 2026

  WARRIORS! We just released patch V.0.8.57278 - read the changelogs here. Tears of Metal has been in Early Access for just over two days and the reception has been spectacular, heart-warming and overwhelming! Fan art is pouring in, content creators are playing by the dozens (we've got our eyes on the chat!) and most importantly, you're sharing valuable feedback and reporting the issues you're encountering. Things are awesome and honestly, we weren't expecting all of this! Please keep it coming! We can't reply to every message, but we're reading, cataloguing and acting on every suggestion, bug report and bit of feedback (whether it's about something you love or something you're liking a little less...) We can't wait to get back to it next week, once our team has had a much deserved break over the week-end! :) We're actively working on some of the most-reported issues, notably: Multiplayer…

• Patch Notes — Version 0.8.57278 - 24 July 2026

  Patch Notes — Version 0.8.57278 NOTE: Crossplay compatiblity is temporarily disabled. Use the "Crossplay" Beta branch to stay on the old patch. Balancing Ruadh is now unlocked after defeating the Banshee. Wallace’s Flamberge sword now cost 3 Dragonstones instead of 9. Wallace’s Celtic Longsword can now be purchased for 500 triskelle. More Statue Region rewards, and increased quantity. Bosses’ Block Breaking attacks can now be parried. The “Distant Cloaks” event now reduces the Threat Level by 2, compensating for the Threat gained by advancing on the map. The “A Distraction” event now costs coins instead of Dragonstones. Major bugs fixed Fixed the Act 3 Giant sometimes remaining invincible. Banshee Boss could sometimes remain invisible. Temporary fix: you shouldn’t be stuck if it happens. Fixed gates sometimes remaining closed and blocking progression during Brienne’s unlock quest. Fixed…

• Patch Notes - Version 0.8.57278 - 24 July 2026

  Patch Notes - Version 0.8.57278We are currently hard at work on two major priorities:Fixing desync issues in multiplayerImplementing mid-run savesIn the meantime, this patch includes this list of fixes and balance changes.Important: Crossplay compatiblity is temporarily disabled. Use the "Crossplay" Beta branch to stay on the old patch.BalancingRuadh is now unlocked after defeating the Banshee.Wallace’s Flamberge sword now cost 3 Dragonstones instead of 9.Wallace’s Celtic Longsword can now be purchased for 500 triskelle.More Statue Region rewards, and increased quantity.Bosses’ Block Breaking attacks can now be parried.The “Distant Cloaks” event now reduces the Threat Level by 2, compensating for the Threat gained by advancing on the map.The “A Distraction” event now costs coins instead of Dragonstones.Major bugs fixedFixed the Act 3 Giant sometimes remaining invincible.Banshee Boss cou…

• Hotfix for multiplayer crossplay - 22 July 2026

  - Fixed an issue that was preventing users from using multiplayer crossplay. - Fixed an issue where Lobbies for already started campaigns would still show up in Public Lobbies.

• The Battle Begins! Tears of Metal is LIVE in Early Access! 🎉🤘 - 22 July 2026

  WARRIORS! The day has finally come. Tears of Metal is available NOW in Early Access! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913120/Tears_of_Metal/ After almost 6 years of hard work, we can hardly believe the time has come. The island is under siege, the invaders are carving into the Mother Stone and your Scottish battalion is ready to march. All that's missing is you and your friends! Solo or up to 4-player co-op, let's take the island back! What's in Early Access The full, complete gameloop and all of the main systems and mechanics are already there. The game is complete but we believe that Tears of Metal can become something much greater with you fighting alongside us. Your feedback will shape what comes next: new heroes, new emblems, new charms, etc. The full progression loop & metaprogression. Every run will have you growing stronger and stronger until you can deal with what awaits at…

• Tears of Metal - Launch Price & Global Times - 15 July 2026

  WARRIORS! Only one week before Tears of Metal launches in Early Access! We're buzzing with excitement. We poured almost 6 years of passion into the game and we can't wait for you to get your hands on it. We're also eager to get your feedback and make Tears of Metal the best Scottish co-op roguelike hack-n-slash! Now that's a genre for the books. 😉 Pricing Tears of Metal will debut in Early Access for US$24.99 with a 10% discount for the first two weeks. Check out the map below for further regional pricing details and launch times. Socials If you haven't yet, be sure to follow us on social media & join the Discord server. We're posting daily teasers to rally the troops and get them hyped up for combat! War comes to our island in seven days, this is no time to stand down! Join the Discord Server | Follow us on Social Media

• 250,000 Demo Plays! - 7 July 2026

  Greetings, warriors! The demo for Tears of Metal was played by 250,000 of you over these last few months! That's a huge amount of warriors charging into the fray! We couldn't put a stop to it just yet.. so we've decided to leave the demo running for the time being! Tears of Metal launches in Early Access on July 22nd with a ton of new content, balance, fixes and tweaks, many of which come directly from your feedback of the demo and from our playtesters. Thank you. We're excited for you to get your hands on the Early Access build, but until then, there are invaders to slice down! Godspeed.

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