Combat
Patch: 0.14.58630
Tears of Metal Block, Parry & Armored Enemies Guide
Learn how to parry and break Block in Tears of Metal: read the current UI, use increased Block damage, handle boss block breakers and avoid old hit counts.
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Verified game data, version by version
Tears of Metal Guide
Find verified Hero unlocks, Emblem data, bosses, controls and patch notes. Mutable answers show their sources, build scope and last-checked date.
Developer
Paper Cult
Developer and publisher
Early Access
July 22, 2026
Version 1.0 date remains TBA
Current patch
0.14.58630
Released August 14, 2026
Status checked
August 19, 2026
First-party sources
Current game status
What is playable right now
Verified August 19, 2026 against the Steam and Microsoft store pages and Paper Cult's update feed.
SteamPlayable now
Windows PC Early Access; solo and up to four-player online co-op.
Check detailsMicrosoft StorePlayable now
Game Preview for PC and supported Windows handhelds.
Check detailsPC Game PassIncluded
The current entitlement is for the Windows PC build.
Check detailsXbox Series X|SAnnounced, not live
Microsoft announced it; the US store still lists PC and handheld.
Check detailsPlayStation 5Not announced
No native PS5 version or release date is listed.
Check detailsPlayable HeroesThree
William Wallace, Brienne Ironleg and Ruadh Stonecrusher.
Check detailsReusable source layer
Current build data index
Patch 0.14.58630, checked August 19, 2026. Browse the evidence map for 29 canonical pages, or use the public text and JSON indexes for citation and reuse.
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CharactersWho can I play and unlock?See the three current Heroes, unlock status and playstyles.Read answerPS5Is Tears of Metal on PS5?No native PS5 version or release date has been announced.Read answerXbox & Game PassWhere is the Xbox version?The PC build is live; Series X|S is announced but not live.Read answerRelease dateWhen did it launch?Early Access began July 22, 2026; version 1.0 remains TBA.Read answerLatest patchWhat changed in version 0.14?Check multiplayer fixes, HP revives, Aodh and crossplay status.Read answerReviewIs Early Access worth it?Compare the current campaign, co-op risks and planned updates.Read answerEmblemsWhat do current Emblems do?Browse sourced effects, use cases and verification status.Read answerMap symbolsWhat does each map icon mean?Check nodes, possible rewards and route value in one key.Read answer
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Player guides
Start with controls, beginner help, Hero unlocks, combat, Emblem planning and co-op fixes.
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Choose a Hero
Wallace, Brienne and Ruadh
Compare the three current Heroes with verified unlock evidence and patch-aware mechanics.
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Follow the campaign
Act and boss walkthroughs
Use patch-aware act structure and boss facts without treating a generated route as fixed.
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Track the game
Verified game data and patch notes
Check sourced Hero and Emblem facts, unlock conditions, patch history and Village data by version.
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Platforms and requirements
Separate confirmed storefront support from announced console plans and unverified claims.
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The standard
No mystery numbers. No copied routes.
Early Access changes quickly. The useful answer is not just what worked, but when, where and under which conditions it worked.
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Start from official facts
Patch notes and storefront data establish the baseline.
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Capture original runs
Routes, values and results come from recorded gameplay.
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Repeat the test
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Publish with context
Every guide shows its patch, platform and verification state.
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Latest Tears of Metal guides
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Reviews
Patch: 0.14.58630
Tears of Metal Review: Is Early Access Worth It?
A current Tears of Metal review covering combat, repetition, progression, co-op, patch 0.14 stability, the roadmap and its $24.99 Early Access value.
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Roadmap
Patch: 0.14.58630
Tears of Metal Roadmap (August 2026): What's Next
Paper Cult's August 21 Tears of Metal roadmap confirms a stability patch, system reworks, less grind, Beta testing and major content later.
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Bosses
Patch: 0.14.58630
Tears of Metal Banshee Guide: Beat Iseult & Unlock Ruadh
Beat Iseult the Banshee with the current stun-bar rules, learn when damage or parries matter, unlock Ruadh and identify known fight regressions.
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Patches
Patch: 0.14.58630
Tears of Metal Patch Notes (v0.14.58630, August 2026)
Latest Tears of Metal update status through August 27: patch v0.14.58630, full notes, crossplay status and why the August 21 roadmap is not a new patch.
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Progression
Patch: 0.14.58630
Tears of Metal Village Upgrades: What to Buy First
Current Tears of Metal Village upgrade priorities: choose soldier skills, settlement expansion, shops and unlocks by the problem ending your campaigns.
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Official context
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The guide records its evidence, but the official store and update feed remain the source of truth for new releases.