Fates of Ort Steam news

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• Review score89% positive
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• Release dateMar 31, 2020
• Developer8BitSkull
• Publisher8BitSkull

Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG

Company pages: Developer: 8BitSkullPublisher: 8BitSkull

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Fates of Ort Steam news

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Latest Steam announcements

• Announcing Skull Horde - our new upcoming game! - 22 October 2024

  Skull Horde is an auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer. Find powerful loot and create overpowered builds. Summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh! Find out more (and wishlist) on the Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199360/Skull_Horde/

• Steam Cloud updated - 27 October 2023

  Before launching the game, please consider backing up your save files. They are located here: Win: %appdata%\Roaming\fates_of_ort\ Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/fates_of_ort/ Linux: ~/.config/fates_of_ort/ You can also see and download all saves associated with your account here: https://store.steampowered.com/account/remotestorageapp/?appid=895480 If you receive a prompt about a save file conflict, be very careful about which file you choose. FORCING A SYNC FROM PC TO STEAM DECK On your Steam Deck: Settings -> Properties... -> Compatibility -> tick "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" Leave setting as "Proton Experimental" Apply update Launch the game (it will likely not run) Settings -> Properties... -> Compatibility -> untick "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool" Apply update Launch the game

• Upcoming cloud save change - 24 October 2023

  In the coming days, we will be making an update that should enable cloud save syncing between PC and Steam Deck. We are making this announcement ahead of time, so that you are aware when the change becomes effective. You may see a prompt about save file conflicts, so be very careful which version you choose. You may wish to back up your files in advance to be safe. Your save files are located here: Win: %appdata%\Roaming\fates_of_ort\ Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/fates_of_ort/ Linux: ~/.config/fates_of_ort/

• Steam Deck - 9 September 2022

  We are pleased to announce that Fates of Ort now supports the Steam Deck. If there are any issues - please let us know.

• Release version 1.4.1 - 11 June 2022

  Changes Performance upgrade. Implemented engine side frustum culling. This should provide a significant framerate improvement, particularly on larger/denser maps.

• New content update: Lunar Battles! - 7 March 2022

  Battle powerful foes in this free Fates of Ort content update. Gather and return moon rocks to the Stargazer near the Chroniclary to receive the usual rewards... But this time - you will also unlock a gateway to the very moons of Ort. The Lunar Battles update is a free content update for Fates of Ort, designed to provide an endgame challenge. The moons of Ort are crawling with very challenging enemies, but the loot rewards are just as good. See how many moons you can complete in one go!

• Version 1.4.0 - 13 February 2022

  Changes New feature: Moon Wizard (available in game now, but announcement will follow later) Fix: Breakable objects will now respawn when loading / starting a new save file. Buffed the Defense stat on new drops. Chests and breakable objects now favour coin drops of lowest type. Reduced HP cost of flame and ice swords. Fix: Distorted ground unlinked from walls for some Mac users.

• Patch - version 1.3.1 - 19 August 2021

  Changes Update: Latest version of LuaJIT implemented. Expect this to solve most Linux specific bugs, along with better performance generally across operating systems. This may improve issues on macOS as well. Fix: Default sound settings set to 50% Updated game icon Added version information to main menu Fix: Cleaned code tracking previous resolution settings Added map ping to return to Bracs after Prismatic Aether Coil is repaired

• Fates Of Ort is a clever action RPG mashup - 30 June 2021

  There was a time when actual arguments were had over the validity of "real time with pause" as a design choice. A foolish time we ought not to revisit. I bring it up because I've been playing Fates Of Ort, a light-hearted action RPG that's more like "pause with real time". Everything is frozen in time until you move, swing a sword, or cast a spell, replacing the usual reflex-based clickfest with a measured pace. Combined with its intriguing magic system, it lets you combine conditions and spell effects without becoming a test of how many button sequences you've memorised. There's even a hint of bullet hell, an experience I evidently enjoy more (ie: at all) when I can pause, and a tiny pinch of Dark Souls in its respawning/healing system. It's fun stuff. Read more

• Legendary Item Pack - 29 March 2021

  This free update introduces several new legendary items to be found and exploited. Seek out the Archmage's Wand, the Ring of Stone, the Pendant of Flying Teeth, and many more... Thank you for the support for our game, and we hope you enjoy this update!

• Patch - version 1.3.0 - 26 March 2021

  Changes Updated behaviour of 'doubling' chests. Updated level caps in later stage areas. You now have to face allies to speak to them. Gamepad: World map will now start at wherever you last encountered a Fate Spike, rather than always at the Academy. Fix: Mouse & keyboard controls can now be remapped again. You will now receive an "inventory full" warning when the last slot is filled. Special legendary items will now sparkle in inventory. Buffed Mortifax raiments. Performance improvements in NPC pathfinding. Fixed bug causing Brac's Navigator not to function.

• Patch - version 1.2.5 - 25 February 2021

  Changes Performance improvements in enemy logic. Added tips on transition between screens. These can be turned off in the visual section of the settings menu. Improved gamepad target locking. Fix: Gamepad issue when reading journals found on desks. Fix: Gamepad toggling of Tarkumendo electrical diagrams. Added prompt for using quest items in Academy. Fix: Ground tiles were covered by background parallax in Corpah Range, Aster Pien, and Sowoal Treetops. Oil fire performance improvement.

• Patch - version 1.2.4 - 17 February 2021

  Changes Added gamepad target locking tutorial in Academy. Fix: Text over chests and rifts was broken in 1.2.3. Moved position of Tarkumendo fast travel markers to improve gamepad navigation. Moved gamepad button hints for spells and quest items to make them clearer.

• Patch - version 1.2.3 - 15 February 2021

  Changes Improved text legibility. Gamepad: Improved menu UX. Gamepad: Added LPad support to menus. Corrected performance improvement to ensure it works on MacOS and Linux. Updated dev Twitch link. Gamepad: Fix bug where Fate spike menus could be opened simultaneously with dialogue. Hero Mode: Fixed bug where gaining a spell without elements would replace sword.

• Patch - version 1.2.2 - 18 January 2021

  Fixes Significant performance improvement Added keyboard shortcuts to dialogue (move up/down to select options, quit to close, use quest item to make selection) Minor Linux crash fixes Fixed errors generated by skeleton mage projectiles Fixed bug related to Princess Ripa's dialogue Saved window size will no longer be restored when game is launched in a different resolution (e.g. on a different computer) Fixed some gamepad button hints

• Patch - version 1.2.1 - 2 December 2020

  Fixes Added constraint on gamepad target crosshair so that it can not go off screen. Fix: When settings menu was accessed from start menu using gamepad, SFX slider would be instantly selected for sliding. Fix: Added function to prevent assigning same input to multiple actions. Added default gamepad binding for Quest menu. Fix: You can no longer access spell upgrades from a distance (bug introduced in 1.2.0)

• Gamepad Overhaul - Version 1.2.0 - 28 November 2020

  Gamepad Overhaul The gamepad controls have been overhauled completely. We would love to welcome feedback and bug reports so that we can improve them further if possible! Fixes Fixed bug relating to button press detection in the in-game HUD for non-default resolutions. Fixed bug where area of effect stat was not applied to some spells.

• Coming soon: Gamepad overhaul - 9 November 2020

  A complete revamp of Fates of Ort's gamepad controls is in progress. The current system relies heavily on controlling a cursor with a joystick, which is a clunky solution. The new system includes the ability to target-lock enemies, and the in-game menus will be redesigned to move away from a reliance on cursor navigation. The expectation is to switch the designation from 'Partial Controller Support' to 'Full Controller Support' with the release of the update.

• Unhallowed Bones - 21 October 2020

  'Unhallowed Bones' is a time limited quest. Play Fates of Ort between October 29th and November 7th to gain the 'Unhallowed Bones' quest. If you manage to defeat the envoy of the Bone King, you can claim a unique and powerful blade.

• Patch - version 1.1.2 - 13 October 2020

  Fixes Hero Mode - fixed a bug where you were able to use the last element to be lost. Fixed bug where attunement combo would be hurt when using large Fate Spike under Dormenkhort. Fixed bug that made it impossible to quit to main menu and then loading another slot.

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