Quick summary
- Release date: July 24, 2026.
- Main changes: unlock costs, progression fixes, encounter fixes and a 60 FPS default cap.
- Compatibility note: the post temporarily directed crossplay users to a separate Steam beta branch.
- Archive status: this is a historical version page; use the stable latest-patch page for the current build.
| Area | Officially described change |
|---|---|
| Progression | Adjusted Hero unlocks and several resource costs |
| Combat | Made boss block-breaking attacks parryable |
| Encounters | Addressed Act 3 Giant, Banshee, Treasure and Dice issues |
| Performance | Changed the default frame-rate cap to 60 FPS |
| Crossplay | Temporarily used a separate compatibility branch |
Balance and progression highlights
- Ruadh now unlocks after the Banshee encounter.
- Wallace's Flamberge costs 3 Dragonstones instead of 9.
- The Celtic Longsword costs 500 triskelle.
- Boss attacks that break blocks can now be parried.
- Distant Cloaks reduces Threat by 2.
- A Distraction now costs coins instead of Dragonstones.
Major fixes called out by Paper Cult
- The Act 3 Giant should no longer become invincible.
- A safeguard addresses the Banshee becoming invisible.
- Brienne's unlock gates were corrected.
- Treasure and Dice charging behavior was fixed.
- The default frame-rate cap is now 60 FPS.
Current developer priorities
The announcement identifies multiplayer desynchronization and mid-run saves as active priorities. Treat both areas as changing until a later official patch confirms their status.
Is version 0.8.57278 still the latest patch?
No. This URL preserves the July 24 update as a historical reference. For the current verified version and the newest fixes, use the Tears of Metal patch notes hub. Keeping the archive on its own URL makes it possible to understand older crossplay, balance and progression advice without mixing it into the current build.
Patch history
- Patch: 0.8.57278Official July 24 update covering balance, progression, encounter fixes and temporary crossplay compatibility.
Source and verification status
This article is a concise summary of Paper Cult's official patch post, not an independent confirmation of every fix. Player-tested guides should link back to this version and record any result that differs from the official notes.