- The Medieval Sale: A Hero’s Rest at its Historical Low! - 20 April 2026
Greetings, Proprietors!The banners are raised and the local tavern is prepped - the Medieval Sale has officially arrived! Whether you’re an experienced manager or a fresh face looking to establish your first pit-stop for wandering sellswords, there has never been a better time to take ownership of your land. Our Biggest Discount YetFor the duration of the sale, A Hero’s Rest is available at -62% off! This is a Historical Low, offering the chance to own the fully realized experience at its best price to date. 🛠️ From a Humble Stall to a Hero’s HavenSince we first broke ground in Early Access, A Hero’s Rest has evolved into a deep, intricate town simulator. With the arrival of the 1.2 Update, the vision for the game is now complete. We have spent years refining the loop of crafting, building, and hero-management to ensure your town is the premier destination for any adventurer:The Final…
- Happy Holidays & Winter Event - 22 December 2025
Hello everyone,As the year winds down, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a wonderful holiday season.I’m reaching out to let you know that the recurring Christmas event is now live in A Hero's Rest. You’ll find the usual holiday decorations and seasonal atmosphere waiting for you in-game to help celebrate the end of the year. Event Duration:22nd Dec - 5th Jan Limited-Time Holiday Event Items: Exterior Lights: Carved Pumpkins, Spooky Tree Lantern, Wrought Iron Fence Interior Decorations: Round Carpet & Appliances ShelfOnce unlocked, these items will stay unlocked for future playthroughs, even after the event's end.Moving Forward: As a solo developer, I have recently been focusing my efforts on training & exploring new project ideas. Naturally, this shift in focus means that there won't be any new content updates coming to the game. However, I’ve ensured that these seasonal events…
- Spooky Season is Here! A Hero's Rest Celebrates Halloween - 24 October 2025
Greetings everyone! Get ready to be spooked as Felonia transforms into a Halloween wonderland! Join us for a frightful In-game event filled with spine-chilling decorations and ghastly rewards. Event Duration: 24th Oct - 2nd Nov Make sure to play "A Hero's Rest" during our Halloween Event to get permanent access to the themed Items :summerghost: Halloween Event Play during the Halloween Event to unlock the following Items: Limited-Time Halloween-Themed Items: New Exterior Decorations: Carved Pumpkins, Spooky Tree Lantern, Wrought Iron Fence New Interior Decorations: Candle-lit Pumpkin, Assortment of Jars Once unlocked, these items will stay unlocked for future playthroughs, even after the event's end. Happy Questing!
- Colony Sim Fest! 50% OFF A Hero's Rest - Your Adventurers Await! - 24 March 2025
Greetings Adventurers The City Builder & Colony Sim Fest is upon us, and we're celebrating with a HUGE milestone! For the FIRST TIME EVER, "A Hero's Rest: An RPG Town Simulator" is available at a new historically low 50% OFF! Dive into the World of Adventurers! Have you been waiting for the perfect moment to build your dream town and support legendary heroes? Now is your chance! Craft epic gear, manage your resources, and send your brave adventurers on thrilling quests, all while building a thriving community. Why Now Is the Perfect Time: 50% Discount: Grab "A Hero's Rest" at its lowest price yet! Full 1.0 Release: Experience the complete game with all its features. Endless Possibilities: Customize your town, craft unique equipment, and guide your heroes to victory! Whether you're a seasoned simulation fan or a newcomer to the genre, "A Hero's Rest" offers a unique blend of colony simul…
- Hotfix v1.2.29 Hotfix 2 - 7 January 2025
Hey folks, Here is another hotfix to address some features that weren't working as they shouldBug Fixes Toggling Automatic Harvesting at the eligible vendors will now persist between saving & loading the game. Fixed a Bug With the "Trading Tycoon" Achievement not being awarded to players retroactively when loading a game that was started before the achievement was introduced. For the full patch notes of patch 1.2: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2016080/view/527581830427181929?l=english Happy Questing! 🎄
- Hotfix v1.2.28 - 21 December 2024
Hey folks, I'm releasing a small hotfix to address some of the issues that appeared with version 1.2 that released earlier today. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue preventing players from adding templates to the recently added classes. Fixed a bug that was causing the Classes for templates to show in the same manner as it did in the previous version of this patch. For the full patch notes of patch 1.2: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2016080/view/527581830427181929?l=english Happy holidays, and happy Questing! 🎄
- A Hero's Rest Celebrates the Holidays with Patch 1.2 - 21 December 2024
Greetings, Town Managers! The holidays are upon us, and we're bringing gifts to A Hero's Rest! We're thrilled to announce the release of Patch 1.2, packed with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes to enhance your town-building experience. But that's not all! From December 22nd to January 5th, 2025, players can unlock unique, limited-time seasonal decorations to deck their towns with festive cheer. And to top it off, A Hero's Rest will be available at a 35% discount during this period, making it the perfect time to embark on your own RPG town-building adventure! Read on for the full patch notes for Version 1.2: New Features: Increased Maximum Active Classes: The total number of active classes has been increased to 10 up from 8 when the Training Grounds are built. This provides greater creative freedom when designing your unique classes. Improved Production Farms: Ven…
- A Hero's Rest: Patch 1.1 - 10 November 2024
Greetings honoured Proprietors! With the release of Patch 1.1, A Hero's Rest takes another step forward. This update introduces new features, essential improvements, and bug fixes to enhance your gameplay experience. Here are the detailed patch notes:Swift Travel: A new fast travel option to the Training Grounds has been added for quick and convenient access. This feature allows players to quickly return to the Training Grounds for class training and upgrades, saving valuable time. The fast travel option can be accessed through the in-game menu.Template Improvements: Items with templates will now display compatible classes directly in the inventory, making item management easier. Templates that have unassigned classes, can now be removed directly from the inventory, providing more control over your items.Endless Quests: A new Mutator was added to allow an unlimited amount of daily quest…
- Spooky Season is Here! A Hero's Rest Celebrates Halloween - 24 October 2024
Greetings everyone! Get ready to be spooked as Felonia transforms into a Halloween wonderland! Join us for a frightful In-game event filled with spine-chilling decorations, and ghastly rewards. Event Duration: 24th Oct - 2nd Nov Make sure to play "A Hero's Rest" during our Halloween Event to get permanent access to the themed Items :summerghost: Halloween Event Play during the Halloween Event to unlock the following Items: Limited-Time Halloween-Themed Items: New Exterior Decorations: Carved Pumpkins, Spooky Tree Lantern, Wrought Iron Fence New Interior Decorations: Candle-lit Pumpkin, Assortment of Jars Once unlocked, these items will stay unlocked for future playthroughs, even after the event's end. Our Greatest Quest yet: Celebrating 10,000 Proprietors We're incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support and response to the release of A Hero's Rest version 1.0! Thanks to your dedic…
- Hotfix v1.0.28 - 21 October 2024
Hello everyone, the Release of the game has been absolutely amazing and we are humbled by the amount of feedback we received and are glad to hear that you are enjoying the game, Thank you! I wanted to make sure to also address some of the feedback we received, especially regarding the build mode, so here's a small but important hotfix for patch 1.0.New Features & Highlights Reworked Building System The building system has been adjusted based on community feedback. Buildable Objects like floors & walls, can no longer be clicked outside of Build Mode. Interactable objects (like Workstations or Farms) remain clickable. A new "Legacy Build Mode" option has been added to the Settings menu. Legacy Build Mode reverts the changes made in this patch and allows for the old building behaviour.Changes & Improvements The cost of creating new classes now includes the cost for the class's first profic…
- A Hero's Rest: v1.0 The Dawn of a New Age - 18 October 2024
Greetings noble proprietors of Felonia! After a dedicated four-year development journey, including two years in Early Access, we're thrilled to unveil Version 1.0 of A Hero's Rest. Shaped by the feedback from our community, this full release marks a significant milestone in the game's evolution & here is the trailer for our 1.0 Launch. We are extremely thankful to all those who supported us during Early Access. Your enthusiasm and insights have been instrumental in crafting a world that surpasses our initial expectations. As we embark on this new chapter, we're excited to see what the future holds for A Hero's Rest. The world of A Hero's Rest has changed forever. Patch 1.0 brings a wave of exciting new features and improvements, transforming your town into a dynamic and ever-evolving realm. New Lands, New Adventures New Map: Standfort Bay Explore a coastal paradise teeming with opportun…
- Sneak Peek - 1.0 Release - 6 October 2024
Dear Adventurers, Get ready for an epic journey as we are less than 2 weeks away from the full release of A Hero's Rest! To give you a taste of what's to come, we're excited to unveil some of the thrilling new features and improvements included in the upcoming 1.0 patch. Introducing Standfort Bay Venture into the uncharted territory of Standfort Bay, a coastal town with four unique entry points and a grand fortress. This new map offers a fresh experience and marks the conclusion of Milestone 4, leading to the full release of A Hero's Rest. While the town may appear sturdy and inviting, don't be fooled by its appearance. The dangers of Felonia lurk around every corner, and you'll need to be vigilant to protect your town. Dynamic Seasons: Prepare for changing weather conditions that will impact your Heroes from Thunderstorms and blizzards affecting your Heroes' chances of success to stack…
- Hotfix v0.936.28 - 4 June 2024
We are deploying another hotfix for Patch v.936.28 Patch Notes Hotfix v0.936.28: Fixes & Improvements: Heroes assigned to quests wouldn't properly switch to raiding. This visual bug is fixed, and raid rewards will now display correctly. Questing heroes in raids will also complete their quests before assembling the raid party. A valiant effort by our heroes to explore Limbo yet again has been addressed. Heroes that were stuck are expected to return safely within 1-3 in-game days. A temporary pause issue while entering/exiting crafting stations during milestones has been resolved. A sneaky spelling error has been vanquished! Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for supporting us during Early Access. If the download doesn't start automatically, restart Steam to trigger the download. Happy Questing! Loke & Chaya
- Hotfix v0.936.27 - 2 June 2024
We are deploying another hotfix for Patch v.936.27 Patch Notes Hotfix v0.936.27: Fixes & Improvements: Fixed a bug where Heroes would sometimes enter Limbo when dying during a Raid The player will now be notified right away if a Hero perished during a Raid Reduced Base starting Gold for Heroes Removed King's Requests as a requirement for Trade Routes if playing with the mutator to disable them - existing trade routes with this objective will be switched to different objectives Adjusted the activation cost for Resource Farms in Hardcore Difficulty Updated the Compendium Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for supporting us during Early Access. If the download doesn't start automatically, restart Steam to trigger the download. Happy Questing! Loke & Chaya
- v0.935.27 Hotfix - 1 June 2024
We are deploying a Hotfix for yesterday's Patch v.935.27 Patch Notes Hotfix v0.935.27: Fixes & Improvements: Fixed a bug where vendors would not automatically recraft Items with an empty inventory Fixed a spelling mistake in the Compendium Adjusted the Tooltip of crafting slots to be more clear Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for supporting us during Early Access. If the download doesn't start automatically make sure to restart Steam to trigger the download. Happy Questing! Loke & Chaya
- Patch Notes Version v0.935.27 - 31 May 2024
Greetings, Champions! Prepare for our biggest update yet! v0.935.27 brings a wealth of new content and long-awaited features, including the challenging Raid System, a brand new tier of equipment, a revamped itemization system, and a thrilling conclusion to the captivating story of A Hero's Rest. Sharpen your swords, stock up on potions, and get ready to embark on legendary adventures! Patch Notes Version v0.935.27: Prepare for Epic Adventures: Raids Arrive! New Quest Type: Raids Face the ultimate test with 6 challenging Raids, each featuring a unique boss, requirements, and legendary rewards. Assemble your most powerful party of 4 Heroes and meet the Raid's entry criteria to face the challenge. Utilize Royal Tokens to dispatch your raiding party and conquer the Raid for even greater rewards and subsequent Raids. Strategize your approach – re-roll Raid difficulty and rewards using Focus…
- Brace Yourselves for v0.935! (Arriving May 31st!) - 25 May 2024
Hello Adventurers! A momentous update approaches! Version 0.935 arrives next Friday, May 31st, and brings the biggest changes & features to A Hero's Rest yet, shaping the foundation for the game's upcoming 1.0 release. Prepare to test your mettle and forge legendary parties, for v0.935 introduces: Raids & Party Formation: For the first time, assemble your most formidable heroes into a cohesive team of four! Strategize their strengths and weaknesses as you tackle all-new Raid content. Raids present formidable challenges that will demand the most powerful of your heroes. Hero Customization & Progression Revamp: A complete overhaul to itemization (Items 2.0) and hero upgrades awaits. Discover a new tier of item rarity to outfit your champions for even greater feats. The revamped Hero Upgrade system will offer improvements over how your heroes develop. Automatic Crafting for Consumables: Fr…
- A Hero's Rest: Endless Replayability Sale - 13 May 2024
Hey everyone! We’re here with another update on what’s going on behind the scenes of “A Hero’s Rest”! The thrill of building a thriving town and nurturing legendary heroes awaits! A Hero's Rest is now part of the Steam Endless Replayability Sale, offering you the perfect chance to jump into the action at a discounted price! Craft powerful equipment, expand your bustling town, and send your heroes on exciting quests at a discounted price. This is the perfect opportunity to jump in and build your legendary team before the epic raid challenges arrive. A Hero's Rest offers endless replayability – every playthrough lets you build your town differently, manage resources strategically, and guide your heroes on unique adventures. This sale won't last forever, so don't miss out! Next Update: The adventure doesn't stop there! Prepare for a new challenge: Raids are coming soon! Gather your most aw…
- April 16 Dev-Log - 16 April 2024
Greetings, Adventurers! Hey everyone, it's Loke here, back with another update on A Hero's Rest! We've been working hard behind the scenes and are excited to share some news with you. Review Roundup: We've been closely following the reviews, good & bad, and truly appreciate all the feedback you've provided. It's fantastic to hear you're enjoying the depth of the crafting system and the Shop-building options. We understand some players have found the micromanagement a bit overwhelming, and we're committed to improving your overall game experience by providing new tools to address this. Here's a look at some features we've implemented so far: Trade Routes: The recently introduced trade routes are a big step towards reducing micromanagement. These routes allow you to automatically stock your equipment vendors, ensuring your heroes have the gear they need to conquer any foe. Daily Quests: F…
- Patch Version v0.800.27 A Hero's True Reward Awaits! - 10 March 2024
Greetings, Champions! While our recent relocation to Germany caused a bit of a delay, we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. With that said, we've been busy behind the scenes, and this update reflects that dedication. We're thrilled to bring you not just one, but 2 of the key milestones for phase 4 of the roadmap in this update! This patch delivers exciting new features, a revamped difficulty system, and some much-requested improvements to make your heroic journey even more enjoyable. Let's dive in! A Hero's Rest - Patch Notes v0.800.27: A Hero's True Reward Awaits! New Features: Show Your Prowess with Boss Rewards: Conquering fearsome Bosses now grants you more than just bragging rights! Each Boss will award a unique Medal, bestowing your Hero with permanent passive buffs that will solidify their place as a legend in your roster. Earn Epic Titles: Flaunt your Heros' acc…
