Idols of Ash — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1.41 | 2026-05-29 | Hey folks!Just released a small hotfix (Version 1.41) that fixes a reported issue with speedrun mode that would cause unlocks / achievements to not triggerThanks for your reports and feedbackBest, The Leafy Games Team |
| Version 1.40 | 2026-05-28 | Hey folks!We've released an update for Idols of Ash today that adds some features aimed at speedrunners and some other small changes!Also, you can check out a new video we've just published that goes over how we designed the centipede's pathfinding system: Speedrun Mode - Adds an on-screen timer that tracks the time in each run - The game can now track your best times and display them in the main menu - While speedrun mode is enabled, the game will always start at the same position (no alternate starting positions after a death)Additions - New option for a Speedrun Mode added to the settings menuChanges - Sandbox Mode is now available without |
| Version 1.32 | 2026-04-28 | Hello!Small update today to try to resolve a few issues reported by the community. Thanks so much for the reports and feedback!Fixes - Added an additional protection against the game getting soft locked during the ending crawling scene if a centipede is able to reach the player - Fixed a scripting error in the last player controlled scene of the Campaign that could occur when additional centipedes were added via Sandbox mode - In some situations, unused but plugged in devices like controllers, flight sticks, etc would cause cutscenes always skip as soon as possible. We've tweaked it to only skip when one of the primary inputs is used to avoid |
| Version 1.31 | 2026-04-27 | Hello!We're releasing a small hotfix today to address two issues reported by the community. Changes - The game in fullscreen mode should now scale to aspect ratios taller than 16:9 (for example 16:10 displays) Fixes - Fixed issue that could cause the centipede to reach the very bottom of the Campaign map and cause a soft lock scenario in some situations Thanks for your time! Best, The Leafy Games Team |
| Version 1.30 | 2026-04-24 | Hello!We're releasing version 1.30 today! It's a larger update focused on adding the new Sandbox Mode option to the game! Sandbox Mode- Accessed from the main menu once Normal mode has been completed - Allows customization of various parts of the experience, for example you can: disable or add additional centipedes, adjust the movement speed and tweak the behavior of the centipede, adjust player damage and rope length - While in Sandbox Mode, the pause menu will display some additional information about the current settings and show some details like the collected/remaining embers and the number of times you've thrown the grapple hook - Can a |
| Version 1.24 | 2026-04-16 | Hello!Small update that should make the 'Restart Level' option more consistent in Normal and First Kiln modesThanks for your time! |
| Version 1.23 | 2026-04-16 | Hello! This update is mostly focused on some bug fixes and other various improvementsAdditions - added a restart level button in the escape menu - added a restart from kiln button in the escape menu (when playing on normal)Fixes - activating a kiln to complete a map should no longer leave the player vulnerable to being killed during the transition - mouse sensitivity slider should have a greater setting range - the audio when breathing ashes should adjust according to volume setting - the hook should a bit more reliable when attaching to surfaces - fixed a few lighting issues that were occurring if a system was using the ANGLE render (compati |
| Version 1.22 | 2026-04-14 | Hello!Issuing a hotfix for an issue reported by the community introduced in 1.20 that could cause large frame rate drops in Normal modeIf the issue still persists, please let us knowThanks for the time and the reports! |
| Version 1.21 | 2026-04-13 | Hello!Just released a small update: Version 1.21FixesEnsured all the audio files were reduced to 44100 Hz in the project, should hopefully help with audio issuesFixed issue with Ashen Hook unlockFixed issue with rebindable input menu not being able to assign controls to mouse buttons Thanks for your time!Best, The Leafy Games Team |
| Version 1.20 + Mac support + rebindable keys | 2026-04-13 | Hello!Version 1.20 is out now!This is a larger update that adds both Mac OS support, key-rebinding as well as a few other QOL features and fixes!AdditionsMac OS platform now supportedYou can now rebind the controls to other keys (keyboard + mouse OR gamepad) Note: due to how the Mac operating system handles ctrl+click inputs, the default control for sliding down ropes on mac is the "c" key. (This can of course be changed to whatever you want though)New option: Shift to Walk (instead of Shift to Run)New option: Toggle Grapple - You no longer need to hold down the button, activating the input a second time will collect the hook.New Monster Beha |