- Major Optimisation Pass, New Rarity System & More! - 3 September 2026
Rulers of Blood!This update is, above all else, a smoother one. We have spent these months deep in the inner machinery of Sangavia, and we are quite proud of the results! But of course, there was time for some smaller yet still exciting additions as well. This includes the introduction of an inventory rarity system and additions to the character creator!Optimisation PassWe know many of you were waiting for this, and finally, it's here.We have rolled out a wide range of optimisations across the lands, improving overall performance, memory usage, and world stability. Everything should feel smoother now, whether you are walking through the villages or about to strike an Inquisition camp.It is the kind of work you do not always see, yet you will definitely feel. We explained this a little more deeply in our previous article.You can see some of the improvements for yourself!Rarity TiersThe n…
- September 3: Performance Optimization Patch Notes - 3 September 2026
New ContentPerformance OptimizationWe implemented a wide range of environment optimization improvements, enhancing overall performance, memory usage, and world stability.Inventory RarityWe implemented Inventory Rarity system. Armor, servant tools, potions and other items now feature rarity tiers that affect their value and statistics. Discover higher-quality loot, craft rarer items, and make every upgrade and inventory decision more meaningful. Please note: Item values and statistics have been rebalanced as part of the Inventory Rarity update. These changes may also affect Vampire skills and overall character builds.More Character Creator ContentAdded a new face preset, new hairstyles, new stubble options, lip makeup options, new scars, and more skin imperfections. Patch NotesCharacter Creator- Added a new slicked-back hairstyle to the Character Creator. - Added a new slicked-back hairs…
- Which Vampire Are You? - Quiz - 7 August 2026
Rulers of the night!Every one of you reigns differently. Some through fear, others through cunning, seduction, or sheer, unrelenting hunger. The question is: which of them are you?Take the quiz here to find out! Contest - How to joinEntering is simple:Take the quiz and discover which vampire you truly are.Share your result in the dedicated Discord channel, here on Steam, or social media, and let the realm know what kind of ruler you've become.Don't forget to use the tags and tag us on social media so we can find you:When?Start: NOW End: 16th August 2026Winners drawn and announced: during the following week after the end of the contestIf fortune favours you, we'll reach out to you directly to deliver your reward.The Prize3 of you, chosen at random from everyone who shares their result, will win the Moonweaver Pack.Show us who you truly are!
- How We're Improving Performance - 7 August 2026
Rulers of the night!As we continue our work on performance optimisation, we wanted to share a bit of our progress with you. It gets a little technical, but we hope it gives you a glimpse of what's going on behind the scenes right now.We can't wait to get back to creating new content, but this groundwork has to come first, so everything we add later stands on solid ground.In the meantime, we hope you're enjoying the August events! The Shadow ProblemWith the biggest CPU problems behind us, we turned our attention straight to the GPU. Our game was consuming a lot of memory, far more than it should for what’s actually on screen.One of the culprits turned out to be shadows: how many objects cast them, and how many of those shadows were being refreshed every single frame by shaders. That quickly became our primary concern.Our fix had 2 steps.First, we disabled shadows on smaller models, where…
- Character Creator Contest - Winners Announcement - 3 August 2026
Rulers of the night! Big thanks to all of you who took the time to participate in the Character Creator contest! We've seen some great characters and lore, and rumours say some members of the team had to review the submissions with the big light on.Without further ado, here are the winners of our Character Creator contest: Winner of the 'Community Favorite' category - neroist : Winner of the 'Most Noble Aristocrat' category - sponge.7 : Winner of the 'Scariest Hunter' category - skellagrim : Winner of the 'Worst Nightmare' category - droppi_91364 : Winner of the 'Best Lore' category - milapryh : Let me introduce you to Beatrice.She is a very practical leader. Beatrice was born to a rich and noble human family. She received an excellent education and managed large family lands before the plague came to Sangavia. The disease took her parents, but the ancient vampire Vorago saved her and h…
- Exciting August Events Await! - 31 July 2026
Rulers of the night! We're halfway to the performance optimization update landing in early September. While you wait, we've lined up an event-filled August for you!Character Creator EventBut first: about two weeks ago, we challenged you to create your own characters. The results are in, and we'll announce the five winners this coming Monday, August 3rd. As a recap, here are the categories you competed in:Scariest Hunter – the most terrifying Hunter form.Most Noble Aristocrat – the most refined and believable noble.Best Lore – the strongest backstory and character concept, judged on your description.Worst Nightmare – the most disturbing, unsettling creation.Community Favorite – decided by your reactions and votes. Upcoming EventsWe hope you stick with us through August and join us in the following activities!Update: We apologise but we had to adjust the dates of these activities. 7.8. -…
- July 23: Patch Notes - 23 July 2026
New ContentCharacter Creator Added new starter outfit for the HunterAdded new face paint and face tattoo optionsAdded blush customization options to the Character CreatorAdded a new male face preset to the Character CreatorAdded a new hairstyle to the Character CreatorAdded a wrinkles slider to the Character CreatorAdded gloss and metallic lipstick options to the Character CreatorAdded a brand-new vampire-themed mouse cursorAdded new ambient audio to the Hell's Chasm mineAdded sound effects for rotating chapel statues, the chapel opening, and the Silver Veil disappearance cutsceneAdded female-specific Journal entries and quest textAdded missing voice-over lines across dialogues and conversationsUpdated the female voice-over in the onboarding sectionUpdated the default face preset to provide a more distinct appearanceFlorica now offers the starting Aristocrat and Hunter outfits"I Am Know…
- Roadmap Update: Focusing on Performance - 14 July 2026
Rulers of blood! We're thrilled to see so many of you enjoying the long-awaited Character Creator. It's been one of the most requested features since our January Early Access launch, and we wanted to give it the time it deserved so the final result does your vampire fantasies justice.We'll keep improving it with smaller additions, but for now we're happy with where it stands.So, what's next? Smoother, Faster, BetterOne thing that keeps coming up in discussions and reviews is performance, and that's where we're turning our focus next. We recently shipped a major optimisation patch that targeted and improved many issues on the CPU side, but we know there's more to do, particularly when it comes to GPU performance.To make sure the game is ready to grow even more, we need to give optimisation our full attention.In other words, the roadmap and any big content additions go on hold while we co…
- Character Creator Event - 14 July 2026
Rulers of Blood! The forms you can possess are many: beautiful, terrifying, noble, monstrous, and everything in between.Bring us your finest creations, share your faces in this Discord event, and win the Moonweaver's Pack! TimeStart: 13th July, 15:00 UTCEnd: 27th July, 08:00 UTCWinners will be announced shortly after. What categories can you compete in?Scariest Hunter - the most terrifying Hunter form.Most Noble Aristocrat - the most refined and believable noble.Best Lore - the strongest backstory and character concept, judged on your description.Worst Nightmare - the most disturbing, unsettling creation.Community Favorite - decided by your reactions and votes. PrizeEach winner gets a Steam key for the Moonweaver's Pack, plus a feature in the results announcement and on our socials.How can you enter?This contest is being held on our Discord - please head over there to join in!The Commun…
- Character Creator Update - Available Now! - 7 July 2026
Rulers of blood!The wait is finally over. After months of work, we're thrilled to place the Character Creator in your hands at last. We hope you enjoy creating your vampire as much as we've enjoyed building it. This is only the beginning, too: we plan to keep expanding it!The Character Creator You'll find it waiting for you right from the Main Menu, under the new "Change Character" option. From there, you can shape both sides of your vampire's identity: the Aristocrat and the Hunter. The Aristocrat is your refined face - the appearance your villagers get to see, playing the part of nobility, and keeping your darker urges politely out of sight.The Hunter is your vampire's true nature, and it comes with a new set of customization options: more extreme features, body deformations, teeth that make the Inquisition themselves tremble, unique ear shapes, and other vampiric traits. Go as monstr…
- Character Creator - Patch Notes - 7 July 2026
NEW CONTENTCharacter CreatorCreate and play as a custom character!Choose between Lady and Lord.Create a unique look for Aristocrat and Hunter forms.Choose starting traits that improve some of your skills.The story adapts to the character you create.Share your character with others by sharing the character file! You can find it here: C:\\Users\\USERNAME\\AppData\\Local\\VBR\\Saved\\SaveGames - "CharacterProfileX"Story ImprovementsThe structure of quests in the onboarding section has been changed.Added a new dialogue with Razvan during the first encounter at his hideout.Added two new quests in Hell’s Chasm and improved existing ones.Expanded the first conversation with Reveka with new dialogue options.Expanded Reveka’s storyline with updated dialogue flow after key story events.Improved dialogue flow with Razvan after unlocking Fey Marshes.Added new Vampire one-liners.Added new Inquisitor…
- The Hunter's Codex - Status Effects 101 - 2 July 2026
Rulers of Blood!Sangavia is a place of magic, and you can find it affecting your day-to-day vampiric life - especially when it comes to combat. And while these magical effects have the same impact on you as on your enemies, it's good to learn about what you're dealing with.Knowing is half the battle, dear ruler!Afflictions of the LandSome of the effects are mostly tied to specific regions. BurnIn the land of scorched earth and undying fires - Hell's Chasm - you'll find burning weapons and Hell's Hounds.When hit and affected by Burning, you're taking damage over time for 5 seconds. Do not underestimate it! Burning also increases your movement speed. Whether you want to use this to your advantage and run, or to be quicker when closing the gap between your fangs and your enemy's neck, is up to you.LightboundAround the Grove of Sorrows, a different type of magic came to be. The people here…
- Big News & a Special Invitation! - 16 June 2026
Rulers of Blood! The Character Creator update will happen on the 7th of July!Rejoice! We are very excited to see your reactions, the characters you create, and for you to live out your vampire ruler fantasy. However, there is an option for you to give the new feature a go before the release... The PlaytestWe see you are running your estates with distinction, dear ruler - Sangavia knows your name! And because your reputation precedes you......you are cordially invited to become our playtester and join the Character Creator playtest!This playtest will take place next week, from the 25th to the 29th of June. Spots are limited, so if you wish to claim yours, please do not hesitate.Note that to participate, you need to join our Discord server, go to the #playtest-news channel, and go through the registration process. Once you become our playtester, you will have a chance to also participate…
- Performance Hotfix - 16 June 2026
FixesFixed a rare crash that could occur during finisher animations on enemies.Fixed painting styles displaying placeholder text in Stronghold reward lists.Improved graphics upscaling optimization for better overall performance.
- The Performance Update - Live Now! - 9 June 2026
Bloodlords!In this update, we buckled down to tackle the performance issues many of you have reported. Expect a smoother experience, and we'll make up for the content gap in the next big content update, which brings the character creator. What Lies BeneathYour castles stand on more than stone. This update reaches into their foundations: audio, UI, physics, AI crowd simulation, world systems. In short, everything that makes the world run. After sweeping optimisations across all these areas, we tested extensively across different hardware and locations in-game. From mid-range rigs to high-end builds, the results were clear: smoother performance across the board. Reported by the CommunityIt is important to mention that none of this would have been possible without you. Your bug reports, logs, and performance data directly helped us with many of the improvements we were able to deliver to y…
- Patch Notes: Performance Update - 9 June 2026
New ContentGameplay & FeaturesImplemented multiple optimization improvements across audio, UI, physics, AI crowd simulation, and world systems to improve overall game performance and stability.Implemented missing enchantment bonuses across the Vitality, Offensive, Defensive, Mobility, and Arcana categories.Expanded Medresti with additional house interiors.Improved exterior lighting in selected areas of Medresti.Added sounds to side quest locations. Bug FixesGameplay FixesFixed an issue where construction cost reduction bonuses from skills were not applied after loading a save.Fixed an issue where Stronghold Attacks could stop triggering during gameplay.Fixed an inconsistency in resource weights where Sacred Wood logs weighed significantly less than regular wood logs.Fixed Dragos' finger placement in the animation where he drinks blood from a villager.Fixed an issue where side quests dis…
- The Hunter's Codex - Enchanting 101 - 28 May 2026
Bloodlords! Enchantments help you adapt your gear to better suit your hunt style.Like punishing enemies who dare to strike you? Let them be the architects of their own suffering and enchant Poison on Hit Received. The more they attack, the faster they rot.Prefer to fight from the shadows? Enchant for Bonus Damage While Unseen. They won't even know what hit them.Are you ready to explore the wondrous world of enchanting now, m'lord? The Enchanting AltarTo assemble the Altar itself, you will need to gather materials from all across Sangavia. But what exactly do you need? Chiseled Limestone is the forgiving one, as you can simply task your servants to craft it for you. But all the other materials will not be so easy to come by. Hunter's Gear - Rarity MattersNot all gear can be enchanted. Here is where the rarity of your gear comes into play. Rarity tier determines the number of enchantment…
- New Update is Here! Enchantments & More - 21 May 2026
Bloodlords! Are you ready to be enchanted? We hope the answer is positive, because we are happy to bring you another content update!What's new?The Enchantment AltarThe brightest star of this update – or the plumpest vein, if you will – is the new Enchantment Altar. Here, you can use powerful magical attributes to obliterate your enemies with far greater success. How? Combine gems, Frozen Vampire Tears, and Blood Vials to imbue your hunting gear with these unique enchantments! Enchanting is a volatile business, so success isn't guaranteed, and failure will cost you your materials. But it's not a total loss: what's left behind is a brand-new item, Arcane Dust. Use it to craft the Potion of Arcane Crafter, which raises your chances of landing a higher tier whenever you craft, enchant, or create Frozen Vampire Tear. So what kind of enchantments can you put on your gear? Wonderful question,…
- Patch Notes: Enchantments Update - 21 May 2026
Content Update*NEW* Enchantment AltarA new crafting station has been added, allowing players to enhance Hunter equipment with powerful magical attributes.Player needs to combine Hunter Equipment, Gem or Frozen Vampire Tear and a Blood Vial (optional), to enchant.The type of gem used defines the stat family from which the enchantment bonus is drawn: Vitality, Offensive, Defensive, Arcana, or Mobility. Higher gem tiers increase the bonus value applied and improve the chance of successfully landing lower-tier enchantments.If no Blood Vial is used, the enchantment roll is locked to the stat family of the selected Gem or Frozen Vampire Tear. Enchanting can end in one of three ways: a success, an exceptional success (which lands the enchantment at a higher tier than the gem used), or a failure. On failure, materials are still consumed, but a new resource, Arcane Dust, is added to your invento…
- Coming Soon: Enchantments Update - 14 May 2026
Bloodlords!The next update is on its way, and the world you know is about to demand more of you. Armed and EnchantedA new crafting station is coming to your castle. We will not spoil what it does… that is something we will let you discover for yourself.For now: Blood Has Its PriceSo, it seems Sangavia treated you kindly so far!You’d better get ready because that is about to change. From gathering stones and clay to building your Strongholds, everything will be a little more demanding. Your road to dominance grows longer. And something tells us you would not have it any other way.A New Layer of CombatCombat is getting another layer in the next update.A system of buffs and debuffs is going to be expanded, governing both your enemies and you alike. Burning, Curse, Poison, and more will play a real role in how fights unfold. The battles in Sangavia are about to become a far more interesting…
