Berserk Mode — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Berserk Mode 1.0 release | 2023-05-20 | I’m very proud and excited to announce the 1.0 release of Berserk Mode. I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who played the game in early access (or the demo!), and an even bigger thank you to everyone who gave feedback and reported bugs. The game could never reached this stage without your support. Thank you! What’s in 1.0? Zone timers added 2 new weapons: Spiked Shield and Iron Boomerang 4 new items: Fury potion, Ambrosia, Sharp fangs and Dragon Scale Curse system upgrades: Added new curses and ‘Super Curses’ are less common Improved Resurrection mechanic Added mini-tutorial on first play Various bug fixes and balance changes Cheer |
| Maintenance patch 0.752 | 2022-05-13 | What's changed: BUG FIXES - Fixed an issue where stamina could get stuck at zero - Fixed an issue where War Paint would lower the stamina recharge rate - Improved an issue where the player could get stuck in/on walls - Fixed an issue where the Rogue's Jacket would de-select on restart - Fixed an issue with little goblins getting stuck on high areas in Goblin City - Fixed a bug that caused both crystals to activate on level selection BALANCE CHANGES / ENCHNACEMENTS - Reduce spider attack damage and attack speed - Exploding goblins can now be kicked/knocked away at the last second - Kick has a slightly longer range, tweaked animation - Improved |
| Hotfix 0.751 - Difficulty settings display | 2022-05-09 | Whats changed? - Fixed a bug that would hide difficulty settings after Descension 5 was completed Cheers! Adam |
| 🔥Descension Update for Berserk Mode is now Live!!🔥 | 2022-05-06 | Berserk mode is back with the biggest update yet! A huge amount of content is here to sink your Axe into. What's Changed? 'DESCENSION' DIFFICULTY LEVELS Difficulty settings have been added! You must beat the game on standard to unlock Descension 1. Players who have previously beaten the game will need to beat it again to unlock. Descension levels are unlocked one-by-one and get increasingly more tricky. The highest currently unlockable is Descension 5, there will a couple more added later. There is also an easy mode that gives some serious buffs to Berserkers in training. NEW ALTERNATE ZONES AND ZONE REWORK Each zone except the final zone now |
| Coming start of May - DESCENSION Update | 2022-04-14 | I've been working hard on the biggest update yet for Berserk Mode - the DESCENSION Update, set to release in the first week of May. What's Coming? NEW DIFFICULTY MODES Train up in Easy mode, then prepare yourself for new unlockable 'Descension' modes, each one more nightmarish than the last. NEW ZONES Each zone other than the final zone will now have a selectable alternate zone. Upcoming new zones include 'Acid Way', 'The Grave Yards' and the 'The Ramparts'. (Note: the game will be shortened to 6 zones, and the final 2 zones are being totally reworked.) NEW WEAPONS New higher tier weapons will be purchasable in later zones. These will include |
| CLASS Update is now live with 3 playable classes | 2022-03-18 | The 'CLASS' Update is now live! What's changed: CLASS SYSTEM This update features a new class system and reworked loadout page. Select From 3 playable classes: Berserker, Brigand and Stalwart. Each class has 3 starting abilities which can be upgraded in the safe room. Each class also has 3 additional abilities, 1 of which is unlocked when another ability reaches level 4. UPDATED LOADOUT Armor and helm categories have been removed from the loadout, with some most of these becoming artifacts. Maximum artifacts can now be increased to 5. There are 2 new loadout options: Wizard's cloak and Eye Patch. IMPROVED MOUSE LOOK / AIM Mouse aiming has bee |
| Small Quality-of-Life and Performance Update | 2022-03-09 | What's changed: IMPROVEMENTS - Added option to rebind movement keys - Added option to disable Vsync - Added option to cap FPS at 60 - Some small performance improvements BALANCE - Beast Limbs are now boosted by weapon upgrades on that side - Buffed Hydra fire attack - Nerfed Lich Hand tornado damage - Buffed Haunted Skull damage BUGS - Improved Homonculus respawn mechanic, now it should only move you if you have fallen off the level. As always, thanks for playing! Please keep sending through issues or any feedback or suggestions. I'm currently working on introducing Classes to the game (each with upgradable stats), and reworking the loadout s |
| BEAST Update small bug fixes patch #2 | 2022-03-02 | This is another quick patch to address some pressing issues introduced in the BEAST update. What's changed: - Fixed a bug where gaps/black abyss would appear on the first zone - Fixed it so the player doesn't get mobbed immediately on Spider Caverns and Exit Shaft - Fixed a bug that allowed death's door skeletons to spawn in the safe room - Fixed an issue with the max curses bonus reward - Rebalanced the lich hand, tornados are now slower and do less damage per tick Thanks for playing! I hope everyone is enjoying the new features. If you run into any issues or if you have a suggestion, please don't hesitate to let me know on steam forums or d |
| Small bug fix patch | 2022-03-02 | What's changed: - Fixed a bug that would block off the path on Zone 1: Exit Shaft - Fixed a bug that would cause the Mantis Mandibles to get stuck after ascending - Fixed a bug where the end crystal could get knocked out of reach Thanks for playing! Cheers, Adam |
| BEAST Update (0.730) is now live! | 2022-03-01 | I'm excited to announce the BEAST Update is now Live! This is the biggest update yet with a bunch of new features and Improvements. What's new? NEW BEASTS A wild Mantis and shapeshifting Chimera have appeared! BEAST LIMBS Alter your beast with the Crab Gun, Lich Hand and Worm Cannon NEW CURSE SYSTEM Stack debuffs on yourself to get showered in gold (if you survive) SPIDER CAVERNS A dangerous new starting Zone UPDATED UI Streamlined display and better ultrawide support Improvements: -Reworked armor, is now more scarce and regenerates -New loadout items up to level 25 -Homonculus now teleports you to safety (from lava/storm clouds) Bug Fixes - |
| 🔥 Coming End of February - BEAST Content Update 🔥 | 2022-02-15 | The BEAST update for Berserk Mode is coming end of February 2022! This is by far the biggest update in the game's short history. I have been listening hard to player feedback and I'm excited to inject some new spice into the game very soon. Here's some of the features I have planned: NEW CURSE SYSTEM A mysterious console has appeared in the safe room. Use it to stack hazardous temporary curses in exchange for sweet rewards if you make it back. Curses include player debuffs, changed zone conditions and even alternate zones! BEAST LIMBS Customise your beast form with an new class of item, Beast Limbs! Punish foes at range with the straight-shoo |
| Fix for Mantis Bug | 2022-01-23 | What's changed: - Fix for a literal bug where a mantis limb would appear in place of the battle axe - Fix for enemies getting stuck on platforms in zone 1 - Minor audio adjustments and fixes Huge thanks to everyone who has reported bugs and issue lately, and to everyone thanks for playing! I'm excited to bring a bigger content update in the coming weeks, which will expand the players max level (new starter items!), and bring more variety and customisation for when the player is transformed. Cheers! -Adam |
| Small bug fix update | 2022-01-21 | What's changed: -Fixed another bug with freezing and exploding corpse-enchanted wizard staff fireballs -Fixed a bug where throwing axes would accumulate Thanks for playing! -Adam |
| Added resolution and full-screen/window options | 2022-01-20 | What's changed: FEATURES -Added option to play in full-screen or window mode -Added option to select resolution (widescreen/16:9 aspect works best) -Improved visuals for enchanted wizard staff BUGS - Fixed several bugs related to wizard staff projectiles - Fixed a bug where enemies explode at the start of a zone - Fixed a bug where gibs would fall through the floor - Some smaller fixes BALANCE - Reduced bear claws minimum damage - Buffed hydra flames - Buffed manticore sting - Increased dash cooldown Once again, thanks |
| Hotfix for Wizard's staff fireball bug | 2022-01-18 | Changes: -Fixed a bug where the wizard's staff fireball wouldn't disappear -Improved damage display numbers Thanks for playing! Adam |
| Hotfix for missing .ddl bug | 2022-01-16 | A quick fix for the bug caused by the previous update Here's the details from the latest content update: Changes for Early Access version 0.717 CONTENT - Added Elemental scrolls! These powerful new items enchant your weapons with fire, cold or necrosis. These scrolls replace any existing status effect, and some weapons react differently! - Added Arenas to zones 1-6! Arenas are time-locked areas that spawn hordes of monsters. FIX/IMPROVEMENT - Enhanced feedback for when the player is damaged. - Fixed some issues with audio balance - Moved chests in safe rooms - Crossbow aim improvement BALANCE - Increased weapon selection in starting room - Bu |
| Hotfix for item bug in starting room | 2022-01-16 | Quick fix for a bug preventing properly picking up an item on the side in the starting room. |
| Elemental Scrolls and Arenas Update | 2022-01-16 | Changes for Early Access version 0.717 CONTENT - Added Elemental scrolls! These powerful new items enchant your weapons with fire, cold or necrosis. These scrolls replace any existing status effect, and some weapons react differently! - Added Arenas to zones 1-6! Arenas are time-locked areas that spawn hordes of monsters. FIX/IMPROVEMENT - Enhanced feedback for when the player is damaged. - Fixed some issues with audio balance - Moved chests in safe rooms - Crossbow aim improvement BALANCE - Increased weapon selection in starting room - Buffed maximum stamina and stamina recharge rate - Adjusted base player movement speed and buffed dash - Fi |
| Elemental Scrolls and Arenas Update | 2022-01-16 | Changes for Early Access version 0.717 CONTENT - Added Elemental scrolls! These powerful new items enchant your weapons with fire, cold or necrosis. These scrolls replace any existing status effect, and some weapons react differently! - Added Arenas to zones 1-6! Arenas are time-locked areas that spawn hordes of monsters. FIX/IMPROVEMENT - Enhanced feedback for when the player is damaged. - Fixed some issues with audio balance - Moved chests in safe rooms - Crossbow aim improvement BALANCE - Increased weapon selection in starting room - Buffed maximum stamina and stamina recharge rate - Adjusted base player movement speed and buffed dash - Fi |
| Mini Quality-of-Life Patch | 2022-01-11 | What's changed: - Added an option to invert the mouse's Y-axis - Added an option to remap the Kick control binding - Decreased minimum and increased maximum optional mouse sensitivity - Fixed a bug that spawned a rogue crystal and treasure chests in zone 2 - Fixed a bug where '+Armor' would show incorrectly on shops items - Reduced monster population in zone 1 - Decreased exploding goblin spawn rate in zone 2 Thanks for playing! -Adam |
| Hotfix for golden gem on Zone 7 | 2022-01-11 | Quick fix to remove a golden gem that allowed players to complete the game at the start of Zone 7 instead of at the end. Thanks for playing! -Adam |
| Berserk Mode Early Access Launch! | 2022-01-10 | After nearly 2 years, Berserk Mode is finally live in Early Access! I'm thrilled to be able to show people this version of the game and start seeing the reaction. Berserk mode is very much still in development, and I'm incredibly excited to see people play and enjoy Berserk Mode, so I can keep making it the best game it can be. If you have feedback, please come and say hello at the steam discussion boards on on our discord. Thanks for playing, Adam |