Dala and the Cursed Forest — 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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| [Update v3.2.0] - Controller support has arrived! | 2026-09-04 | \Hey everyone! This update brings full controller support to the game :What's NewController support has arrived! Play the game with a controller (button remapping is still Work in Progress)Updated UIsUpdated Guwen deck card balance — adjusted card damage and mana costsUpdated some NPC/monster animationsBug FixesFixed some card descriptionsFixed a relic bug causing cards to disappearThanks for playing! |
| Testing Vipak's new deck and taking on the Last Boss! | 2026-09-02 | 🔴 LIVE NOW: Vipak Deck Testing & Last Boss Fight!Today we are putting Vipak's cards to the test. The core engine of this deck is the "Water Area" buff, which automatically attacks enemies every time you fuse a card. It's designed to push your fusion speed to the absolute limit.Showcasing 3 main archetypes: 💥 Explosion 💦 Wet 🐍 Naga HatchingCome hang out and watch the fusion combos go crazy! |
| Story System Testing Round 2! | 2026-07-30 | Story System Testing (Round 2)!Testing the story system today. Yesterday the screen didn't show up on stream due to an OBS-to-Steam connection issue (we checked all the logs but still have this problem). Come drop by and help us check if the video and audio are working properly! |
| Testing Story Locks Live! | 2026-07-29 | Story System Live Test — Dala and the Cursed ForestToday we're testing our new story-lock system: each Stage now spawns specific story NPCs and Bosses at fixed points, tied to where you are in the narrative. Come watch how these locked encounters trigger live as we play through a run! |
| Controller Support is Ready! 🎮🔥 Live Testing for Dala and the Cursed Forest | 2026-07-22 | Last time, the controller wasn't quite ready but we’re fully set now! Join us live as we play Dala and the Cursed Forest with a controller. Help us hunt down bugs, catch control issues, and drop your feedback in the chat. Your input is super important for us to polish the controls before full release! |
| Test Controller | 2026-07-15 | We're going live to test controller support in Dala and the Cursed Forest! 🎮Tune in to watch real gameplay with a controller, spot any issues with us, and share your feedback in chat. Your input helps us polish the controls before release.See you in the stream! |
| [Update v3.1.0] New BGM added!! | 2026-07-10 | Hey everyone! We've added a bunch of new BGM to the game to make each area feel more alive, plus some other updates. Here's what's changed: What's New New BGM tracks added: Start Room Forest Stage BGM Forest Stage Boss BGM Village Stage BGM Village Stage Battle BGM Village Stage Boss BGM Castle Stage BGM Castle Stage Battle BGM Castle Stage Boss BGM Updated icons for some buffs/debuffs Bug Fixes Fixed Sming Tiger's transform buff not being removable Fixed Miss Aya's Give Up buff not being removable Fixed Purging Charge incorrectly removing Strength status with negative stack The soundtrack DLC will be releasing soon, stay tuned! |
| [Hotfix v3.0.2] — Add Card Ability & Card Description Fix | 2026-07-08 | Hey everyone! We've pushed a quick hotfix. Here's what's changed: Card Updates Added Draw +1 (all levels) to Worship Slash, so it now helps refill your hand as you use it Added Draw +1 (all levels) to Worship Armor, for the same reason Bug Fixes Fixed an incorrect description on Rage Shield Fixed an incorrect description on Berserker's Blood Thanks for playing! |
| [Hotfix v3.0.1] — Tutorial Update | 2026-06-29 | Hey everyone! We've been reading your feedback and heard that the 4 Ears 5 Eyes battle tutorial was a bit confusing and tricky to get through — sorry about that! We've pushed a quick hotfix to smooth things out. What's changed: Added more hints during the 4 Ears 5 Eyes battle tutorial to make it clearer on how to progress and pass it Thanks for the reports your feedback really helps us make the game better. Hope the tutorial feels much smoother now! Feel free to let me know if you'd like to tweak the wording, add more details, or adjust anything! |
| Dala and the Cursed Forest — Early Access Launch! | 2026-06-27 | Every card you fuse is a permanent decision. No take-backs. No undo. The right fusion compounds your entire strategy. The wrong one costs you the run. This is not just deckbuilding. Every combination reshapes how you fight, what you risk, and how far you go. Three decks. Three completely different fusion paths. 🔥 Guwen Burn everything. Stack damage, convert Armor into offense. The lower your HP, the more dangerous you become. 🌱 Tatara Build an army. Buff them or Sacrifice them. Pass on their strength or bring them back. Control the board through what you're willing to lose. 💨 Vihok Play fast. Build faster. Every Basic card charges Skycore. |
| New DEMO Update 2.3.5 | 2026-06-08 | Demo Update Live Now!We have just updated the Dala demo with new cards, combos, items, and language support.⚠️ Important Note* Please delete your old save data and start a new game to experience the new content properly and prevent any bugs.🌲 4 Languages Supported* The demo now fully supports English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Thai.⚔️ New Cards & Content* New Cards & Fusion Combos: Added Burst and Lastshot mechanic. Discover new ways to fuse your deck.* New Food to go: Pack local delicacies like Mango Sticky Rice for your journey.* New Relics: New artifacts added to change your passive traits.* New NPC Encounter: Meet a mysterious fi |
| Big Songkran Update — New Cards, New UI, New Tutorial | 2026-04-14 | A lot has changed in this update. Here's what's new:All cards and fusion recipes are newWe redesigned every card and recipe. Each playstyle now feels more distinct. You can also mix cards across different archetypes to find new combos.UI Battle has been redesignedThe combat UI has a new look. Relics now have their own area so you can easily see which ones are active. Potions and food are also in a separate spot, so it's clear what you can use during battle and what gives you a stat boost.Tutorial is easier to followWe rebuilt the tutorial from scratch. It now explains the game step by step, including how to explore the map and how the Transfo |
| 📣 Dala and the Cursed Forest: New Presskit & Vision 2026 | 2026-03-03 | We’ve officially updated our Presskit and 2026 Roadmap!What’s Coming?🔥 Visual Overhaul: We're re-engineering Card Fusion for a major "Wow" factor and higher impact.🌿 The 4 God Decks: 4 unique playstyles currently in development.👹 Dark Himmapan: Expanding our world with even deeper Thai Dark Fantasy art.🗓️ Roadmap 2026: Track our journey from Steam Next Fest to the Grand Launch.The evolution has begun. Check out our updated vision on Steam and stay tuned for the massive updates coming in early 2026!Explore the full Presskit here:🌐 English Version: https://www.zaistudio.net/post/dala-and-the-cursed-forest🇹🇭 Thai Version: https://www.zais |
| Two Rare Cards… Almost Died Anyway | 2026-02-26 | Fishing gave me TWO Rare cards early.So I went all-in on attack buffs and damage cards. Hard to defend. Hard to heal.Then the Mermaid showed up and silenced everything.Can this glass-cannon build survive? Let’s find out. |
| Major Update v.2.0.9 : Big Overhaul for Steam Next Fest! | 2026-02-20 | Hello everyone! We’re back with a massive update. We’ve been quiet for a while because we’ve been busy rebuilding the core systems from the ground up to prepare for the Steam Next Fest. This overhaul is all about killing bugs and making the game’s spine much more stable for the long run.What’s New?Line Effects for Card Combine: No more guessing. We’ve added clear visual lines to guide you on which cards can be fused together.New Map Selection: We’ve redesigned the map to cut out "dead air" and useless walking. Everything is faster, smoother, and more intuitive. You won’t have to tilt your head to read the map anymore!Darker & Richer Visuals: |
| Relic Bug Fix Update | 2025-10-31 | Hey everyone! We’ve just rolled out an update that fixes all Relic bugs across the game.Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by and played Dala and the Cursed Forest at Thailand Game Show x Gamescom Asia 2025! |
| Regular Update 1.3.0 | 2024-09-24 | Exciting news! Dala and the Cursed Forest will be at Tokyo Game Show 2024. Come visit us at the Thailand Pavilion, Hall 8, Booth 8! Try our latest version featuring: Japanese language support Fresh, updated UI/UX Enhanced Joy Controller experience Plus, get a free 🍀 Lucky Charm🍀 at our booth! Don't miss out - September 26-29, 2024 We can't wait to see you there! |
| Regular Update 1.2.9 | 2024-09-06 | Joy Controller Support Card Combination: Str*2 Updated Tutorial Last Shot Mechanic: The last shot can now kill even without defending. UI/UX Improvements: Inventory system upgraded. Card rarity now more clear. Skill menus enhanced. New card icons. Improved card recipes UI. Better map navigation. NPC Dialogue Interaction Don't forget to visit us at Tokyo Game Show 2024 from September 26-29! See you there! |
| New Tutorial Update 1.2.8 | 2024-08-09 | New Tutorial Update 1.2.8 Improve Tutorial Steps Cell Effect Improve descriptions Fix Bugs |
| Regular Update 1.2.7 | 2024-07-25 | Regular Update 1.2.7 Improve Art Scene Font Cursed Monsters Thai Localize Fix Bugs 🎉 Exciting news: Join us on 26-27 July 2024, at Thai Gaming Connect True 5G Pro Hub, Siam Discovery Entry: Free! Come say hi and try out our latest build. 😊 |
| New Update 1.2.4, New Thrills - Try it at THACCA SPLASH! | 2024-06-28 | 🔧 Update 1.2.4: • Bug fixes • Cursed Effects for Cursed Monsters • Card balancing for better strategy 🎉 Exciting news: Join us on Sat, June 29, 2024, at THACCA SPLASH – Soft Power Forum 2024! • Where: Booth 1, Experience Thai Games Zone, G Floor, QSNCC • Entry: Free! Come say hi and try out our latest build. We can't wait to meet you! 😊 |
| Let's share your feedback (Regular Update 1.2.1) | 2024-06-14 | Share your demo feedback to shape the game's future! Dala and the Cursed Forest Steam Update: New Adventures Await! Relic Visual Survey NPC Enhancements Slot Lock Improvements |
| Dev In-House Play Test 05/06/2024 | 2024-06-05 | Tune in on June 5th to watch our developers playtest the latest game build live! See new monster stages, hunt for bugs, and catch gameplay balancing in action. Bug Hunting for Balancing Buff/Debuff Monster Stage 2,3 (Art asset still mockup) |
| Regular Update 1.2.0 | 2024-05-30 | We've got an exciting update for you this time. New and Improved Tutorial Learn how to Right-click on a card to see its information and combination recipes. Learn how to use a card effectively against different monster actions. Learn how to Combine cards to accumulate a Cell. Learn how to Use a Cell and a Skill to remove a specific Cell color, paving the way for transformation. Learn how to Use Gen a Cell potion to transform! (How exciting!) Prop Randomization and Mimic Addition Props are now easier to find before reaching the gate, reducing your exploration time. A new challenge awaits! We've added Mimics based on our dev team's play-testing |
| Dev In-House Play Test 29/05/2024 | 2024-05-28 | Bug Hunting for New Tutorial Balancing Random Position System |
| Dev In-House Play Test 22/05/2024 | 2024-05-22 | Bug Hunting for Prop random system Mimic New Card Recipe Fishing Mini-Game |
| Dev In-House Play Test 15/05/2024 | 2024-05-15 | Bug Hunting for New Card Recipes Position random system Graphics Settings |
| Dala and the Cursed Forest: Unveiling a New Demo at Endless Replayability Fest! | 2024-05-11 | From May 13th to May 20th, 2024, join us at Endless Replayability Fest for an exclusive first demo highlighting the strategic deckbuilding gameplay of Dala and the Cursed Forest. Explore the introductory level demo of Dala and the Cursed Forest, featuring unique card fusion and transformation mechanics. Test your skills against the first boss - it's quite the challenge! The demo drops on May 13th, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the game! Nonae ZaiStudio Follow for more updates: Discord: https://discord.gg/JC8buyJCJW Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dalazaistudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dalazaistudio/ |
| Dev In-House Play Test 08/05/2024 | 2024-05-08 | Bug Hunting for Description Box Cell Asset Fast Mode UI |
| Devlog #1 - The Birth of Dala | 2024-05-07 | Started four years ago, Dala and the Cursed Forest was a passion project for us. Before becoming a roguelike deckbuilder, Dala started out as an action game for my university thesis project. Back then, the main character could transform into three forms inspired by the Dahla flower (torch ginger) which blooms in red, white, and pink colors, each representing different abilities to defeat enemies. I immediately saw potential with this project but had to put the project down for a while, so when we had the chance to continue developing it further in 2021, we decided to turn Dala into a roguelike deckbuilder - drawing inspiration from recent str |