- Patch 0.2.7.2 - 31 August 2026
Hi Everyone,Special thanks to ElectriX for identifying an issue where leaving the game paused for an extended period could cause the player character to slowly sink into the ground and eventually fall beneath the map. The issue was reproduced after the game had been paused for more than 60 minutes.Quick PatchFixed an issue that could cause the player character to slowly slide or sink while the game was paused in a menu.Added an additional safeguard that automatically restores the player to the correct position if any movement occurs while paused.We’re also working hard on Endless Mode, and development is moving along well. If you’d like a sneak peek at what we’re working on, you can check it out on our X:https://x.com/MirariRelics/status/2094039430801564099?s=20Thanks again for everyone’s continued support. We really appreciate it!Best,Mirari
- Patch 0.2.7.1 - 21 August 2026
Hi guys,A quick emergency patch before the weekend.We found and fixed a rare issue that could cause the end screen to become locked under specific conditions.Fixed a rare issue where offering a Void Stone during the first Map Select could cause the end screen to become unresponsive.This issue should now be fully resolved.Hope everyone has a great weekend, and thanks again for your support!Best,Mirari
- Patch 0.2.7 - 21 August 2026
Hi everyone,We have just completed another round of performance improvements and bug fixes before shifting our main focus back to Endless Mode and upcoming content. Work on the URP transition is also continuing alongside development.This patch is primarily focused on improving stability, reducing unnecessary performance overhead, and resolving several edge case bugs reported by players.One of the larger areas we looked at was the Gunslinger and Golden Gun. We found a few unusual situations where weapon swapping or firing the final shot could cause incorrect weapon behaviour. These cases have now been addressed, and we have also improved how Golden Gun projectiles, lighting, explosions, and effects are handled to reduce potential frame spikes during combat.We have also made several smaller performance improvements across enemy AI, effects, shadows, colliders, and background logging. Indi…
- Patch 0.2.6 -Performance, Bug Fixes & Community Feedback Update - 15 August 2026
Hi everyone,This patch focuses on performance improvements, bug fixes, and several changes based directly on community feedback.FSR Support AddedWe have added AMD FSR support, which can be especially useful for players running higher resolutions or ultrawide displays such as 2560×1080 and 3840×1600.You can find FSR under:Visual Settings → Advanced Settings → scroll to the bottomIf you want to improve FPS, we recommend trying FSR.FSR settings:High: Small impact on image quality with a moderate FPS improvementMedium: Better performance with some reduction in image qualityLow: Highest performance gain with a more noticeable reduction in image qualityYou can choose the setting that gives you the best balance between performance and visual quality for your PC.Community FeedbackSpecial thanks to @断水流大师兄666 for helping us identify several rare map issues, which have now been fixed.Thanks also…
- Patch 0.2.5 - Wardrobe System Update - 7 August 2026
Hi Everyone, The Wardrobe System is now live!This was one of the features requested by the community, and you can now unlock different armour skins and customize how your character looks without having to give up the gear you actually want to use. We’ve also added brand new armour sets that have never been seen before, giving you even more ways to customize your look.Your equipped armour will still provide all of its normal stats and bonuses, but you can choose a completely different armour appearance on top of it.To get started:Visit the Keeper of Seal at the top of Nexus Hold to unlock new armour skins.Speak to Sergeant Rick Harker to access the Wardrobe and change your armour appearance.If you select Default, your character will continue to visually use whatever armour you currently have equipped, just like before.We’ve also added an option to hide your helmet, so if you prefer seein…
- Patch 0.2.4 - 31 July 2026
Hi everyone,We’ve released a quick update to the camera settings. You can now choose between two top down camera distances:Balanced – the original camera distanceLong Distance – an Overwatch style wider viewThis option should help players who find it difficult to see their character clearly, especially when playing on Steam Deck.You can adjust the setting at any time to find the view that feels best for you.Have a nice weekend. Mirari
- Patch 0.2.3 - 29 July 2026
Hi guys,There were a few features that didn't make it into the latest major camera update because we ran out of time. We're happy to say they're now ready!New "Overwatch" Camera ModeWe've added a brand new third person camera mode called Overwatch. It provides a much wider and farther camera view, giving you better awareness of your surroundings and allowing you to see more of what's happening behind your character.When using melee weapons, you can tilt the camera downward to create a view similar to a top down perspective, making melee combat feel more tactical. Ranged weapons still require aiming in the direction of your target as usual.To enable Overwatch Camera:Options → General → Third-person Camera & Aim → Melee Attack or Ranged Attack Camera → OverwatchCamera ImprovementsIncreased the original Top Down camera view distance from 17 to 20, allowing you to see even more of the battl…
- Patch 0.2.2 - 27 July 2026
Hi everyone,While we continue working on larger system updates, including Endless Run, patches may take a little longer than usual. Rather than holding these fixes back, we decided to release this update first.This patch includes a major rebuild of the camera system, a large UI art update, improvements to the weapon comparison system, and several community-requested quality-of-life changes.Major Camera System RebuildWe have rebuilt a large part of the camera system to make third-person gameplay feel smoother and more stable.The new system is not perfect yet, and we will continue refining it based on testing and player feedback. However, it should already feel significantly more stable than the previous camera system.Changes include:Added improved camera positioning when aiming upwards.Reworked camera behaviour when entering and leaving walls or other obstacles behind the player.Improved…
- Patch 0.2.1 - 2 July 2026
Hi everyone,We have released another patch and emergency fix for Dark Light: Survivor.First, we want to give a special thanks to @Селин-Всталин and @👁 for reporting the issue with the Random Lottery Chest. This issue was introduced after the last major update, where the chest could take payment but fail to give a random weapon.Thanks to the players who reported it clearly, we were able to locate and fix the issue within 24 hours. The Random Lottery Chest should now work correctly again.This update also adds more content to the new Map Modifier system and fixes several other issues, including a rare game-breaking bug that could cause players to fall beneath the terrain in the Forest map.Thank you again for all your support and feedback in the community. Your reports help us find and fix problems much faster.For new players who have just joined Dark Light: Survivor, please feel free to s…
- Major Update: Patch 0.2 - 30 June 2026
Hi everyone,We are excited to share a major content update for Dark Light: Survivor.This update focuses on three key areas: new random map modifiers, more build variety and replayability, and the first major step toward our future Endless Run system.This update adds:5 new elite enemies 8 map modifiers 14 elite enemy modifiers Modified elite events New Void Fractured Realm map events New elemental mutation gameplayAfter defeating a map boss, unlocking new maps, or dying a certain number of times, a new Void Fractured Realm event can appear. These are special altered versions of maps with randomly generated modifiers.When a Void Fractured Realm event appears, the map’s lighting, atmosphere, and overall mood will change to reflect the fractured multiverse at the heart of Dark Light: Survivor.These are not just normal maps with stronger enemies. They are unstable versions of the same realm,…
- Dark Light: Survivor is Now Steam Deck Verified! - 18 June 2026
Hi Everyone,We are excited to announce that Dark Light: Survivor is now officially Steam Deck Verified!This means the game has passed Valve’s Steam Deck compatibility review and is now ready to play on Steam Deck.Over the past few weeks, we have been working hard to improve the handheld experience, including better UI readability, controller support, performance optimization, and Steam Deck friendly visual settings.For Steam Deck players, we recommend using the Optimized visual preset:Resolution: 1280x800Frame Rate: 40Texture Quality: LowShadow Quality: LowFSR3: OnFSR3 Quality: MediumMotion Blur: OffWith these settings, the game generally runs around 40 FPS on Steam Deck, depending on the map, enemy density, visual effects, and combat intensity.To help performance, Grass Quality is set to 0 by default on the Steam Deck optimized preset. If you prefer to see grass in the environment, you…
- Patch 0.1.8.1 - 18 June 2026
Hi everyone,Thanks to the help from our community and players, we were able to track down several hard-to-find bugs. This patch focuses on bug fixes, balance changes, UI improvements, and clearer descriptions for some effects.We have also started working on map modifiers, new events, new enemies, and new elites for the next patch. This is an exciting update, but it involves a bit more work, so we will share more when it is ready.New OptionAdded an Enemy Highlight option in the Settings menu to help players see enemies more clearly.Bug FixesFixed a bug where Gunslinger could become unable to shoot after reviving while jump shooting.Fixed a bug where selecting a mod sometimes required clicking twice.Fixed a bug where weapon mods could sometimes take around 3 seconds to appear after being selected.Fixed a bug where damage bonus logic was incorrect when bullets hit enemies with Shield or Ar…
- Patch 0.1.8 - 13 June 2026
Hi everyone,This update brings some major changes to weapon upgrades, weapon mods, skill choices, and several important bug fixes.The main goal of this patch is to make builds easier to understand, give players more control during a run, and fix some rare but serious issues reported by the community.Major Weapon Mod ReworkWeapon Mods are now displayed as skills in the upgrade panel.This means you can now choose the mods you want during a run, instead of relying only on weapon level unlocks. Mods will also have a higher chance to appear depending on which weapons you use most to kill enemies.For example, if you use ranged weapons more often, ranged mods will have a better chance to appear. If you use melee weapons more often, melee mods will be more likely to show up.Mods are auto-equipped by default, so once you choose them, they will be applied automatically.We have also added more mel…
- Patch 0.1.7 - 8 June 2026
Hi everyone,We have released a new update with a number of fixes, improvements, and long requested quality of life changes.This update includes fixes for dual monitor mouse behavior on Windows, keyboard and controller D-pad support for level up skill selection, updated icon artwork, a new default Knight armor look, and more Steam Deck optimisation.We have also replaced 40+ icons with new hand drawn traditional illustration artwork created by our talented artist Magdalena from Poland. These icons better match the style of the NPC portraits. More hand drawn artwork is also in progress and will be added in future updates.Patch NotesArt and Visual UpdatesUpdated the starting Knight armor appearance so he looks more like a proper knight.The Knight’s starting armor now matches his character selection screen appearance.The Knight class now starts with a Great Sword as its default weapon.Replac…
- Patch 0.1.6.1 - 3 June 2026
Hi everyone,This is a quick patch to address Steam Deck resolution issues, stabilize the Deck build, and reduce stuttering further by preloading key particle effects.Big thanks to the community for the feedback, and special thanks to @Zeff for the quick help.We will keep refining the game as we go. Thanks again for everyone’s support!Steam DeckFixed Steam Deck resolution issues.Steam Deck resolution is now set to 1280x800.Stabilized the Steam Deck build further.Preloaded several particle effects to reduce stuttering during gameplay.Changes and FixesWeapon switching now skips melee weapons and only switches between ranged weapons.Preloaded the lightning effects from Lightning Orb to reduce stuttering when the skill appears.Preloaded the Gunslinger’s Golden Pistol and Golden Pistol bullets when needed.Preloaded all skill effects used by the Archer Boss.Preloaded Gargoyle and flying target…
- Patch 0.1.6 - 1 June 2026
Hi Everyone,We have just released a major update.This patch focuses on Steam Deck support, UI readability, weapon feel, balance changes, and bug fixes. Thanks again for all the feedback and support.Steam Deck support is now in. The game is currently running around 30 to 40 FPS depending on the area and settings. We have added preset settings for Steam Deck, redesigned many UI panels, and increased text size so the game is easier to read on the Deck screen.We will submit the game to Steam for Deck review soon. Optimization is still ongoing, and we will keep improving performance in future updates.Steam Deck Improvements• Enlarged text for better Steam Deck readability.• Redesigned skill and loot panels to better support longer text.• Added FSR support for Steam Deck.• Added a dedicated Steam Deck settings panel with Deck-specific options.• Reduced grass density on the forest map to impro…
- Patch 0.1.5.2 - 28 May 2026
Hi everyone,We just released a small patch.We were originally working on a bigger update, but after receiving reports about the revive bug that could make the player immortal or stuck, we decided to release these fixes first.Thanks again for your support and patience. We are still working on the Steam Deck version, and it is almost ready.Patch Notes:Gameplay ImprovementsFixed the shotgun bullet trail missing when using a silencer.Shotguns now fire faster.Spear Throwers now show a warning effect before their spear lands.Drone missile warning points now appear under the player’s feet.Drone missile explosions are now larger.Mage class upgrade choices should now appear more often in the early game.Improved bullet counting logic.Bug FixesFixed a bug where auto reload would not start again after being interrupted.Fixed a bug where player health could become a decimal number after getting a cu…
- Patch 0.1.5.1 - 25 May 2026
Hi All,We have just released an urgent patch to address several reported bugs.Please see the details below:Disabled skill effect shadows on Steam Deck to improve performance.Fixed an issue where Low Quality and High Quality image settings were reversed when using Custom graphics settings.Fixed plant shadow issues on the Ice map.Chest guide icons now disappear correctly after the chest is opened.Fixed the incorrect shape of the Solar Burn effect.Removed 5 unused UI images from the character dialogue screen, reducing file size by around 20 MB.Thanks for your patience.Mirari
- Patch 0.1.5 - 25 May 2026
Hi everyone,As requested by many players, we have added an Auto Aim option for top down mode, so the game can feel closer to other survivor-style games when you want a more relaxed control style.Thank you for your support. We will keep improving the game with your feedback.Patch NotesAdded Auto Aim under the Options menu.The starting pistol can now auto fire when holding the attack button.Removed damage from the purple flame during the Slime Event.The Giant Spider in the Icefield map now has a special boss camera in top-down mode.Fixed a bug where targets could climb onto the giant skull in the Forest map.Fixed a bug where targets could run onto totems.Fixed a bug where the aim distance setting did not update correctly when switching between controller and keyboard.Best,Mirari
- Patch 0.1.4 - 22 May 2026
Hi everyone,We have released a patch to address several issues and improve the overall gameplay experience.Special thanks to the players who mentioned these issues and shared feedback in the community. Your feedback really helps us understand what needs to be fixed, improved, and polished as we continue working on the game.This patch includes more third person camera distance options. All of these come with settings, so you can adjust the camera to your own feel.We also added Auto Attack options, including Auto Switch, Melee Only, and Ranged Only, along with many other improvements.For first time players, we understand some players may struggle with the new mechanics in DLS. It is very different from a standard Vampire Survivors style game, so we added a Tutorial Mode to help players get the basic idea of how to play the game.We know a lot of players are on Steam Deck only and want to p…
