Hey, Lightbearers! 💡✨

The moment we’ve been working so hard towards has arrived – Into the Emberlands has officially launched out of Early Access and we are so excited to finally present the full game to you!
Your support, thoughtful reviews, and suggestions have been a huge help in shaping the game into what it is today. Thanks to you, Into the Emberlands now boasts a “Very Positive” rating on Steam – we’re really glad that you like the game so much, and that you helped us convince others of trying it by leaving your reviews.
Let’s celebrate this exciting milestone by diving into all that is new in the full release!


The adventure doesn’t end here – play on to find out how the story of your little village goes on!

• New Village Level & Final Quest: Embark on a journey spanning all biomes as you uncover the secrets of the Miasma.
  
• Epic Endgame Items: Hunt down three special items hidden in the world needed to complete the ultimate quest.
  
• Cinematic Ending: Experience the conclusion that wraps up your journey in the Emberlands.
  
• Golden Character Unlock: Prove your mastery by beating the game and unlocking a special new skin.
  
• Final Achievement: Add this badge of honor to your collection when you complete the final challenge!

• Some more polishing to ensure the Emberlands shine brighter than ever:
  
• Fixed a bug where pick-ups could be multiplied using a gamepad.
  
• Resolved an issue with UI focus disappearing in character selection with a gamepad.
  
• Tweaked spawn rates of various world events for better balance.
  
• Fixed starter items missing for the Schooled character.
  
• Characters no longer run in place when the game is paused.

For our wonderful Supporter Pack owners (and those who want to become one), the Into the Emberlands Art Book is now available! Immerse yourself in the whimsical and mysterious world of the Emberlands – find out how the Emberlands came to be, what the Knacks looked like in the first sketches, what strange biomes the team originally came up with, and much more!

Thank you for joining us on this adventure. We couldn’t have done it without your support, reviews, and feedback. We hope that playing the full release brings you as much joy as it brought us to create it. Now, Lightbearers, it’s time to take care of that Miasma once and for all!

🌟 Happy adventuring, and see you in the Emberlands! 🌟

We’ve got an exciting new update that’s all about letting you shine a little brighter while you traverse the Emberlands! This update introduces some fantastic new player skins and a collection of delightfully weird and adorable pets to keep you company on your adventures. From quirky companions to unique Lightbearer styles, there’s plenty to discover that will add a little fun and individuality to your journey. ✨

Meanwhile, we’re hard at work behind the scenes, marching steadily toward Version 1.0. The end of the Early Access phase is nearing as we are getting to a point where we consider Into the Emberlands complete. Your feedback and support have been instrumental in getting us here, and we can’t thank you enough!

Now, let’s dive into what’s new in this update:

• Lightbearer Skins & Starter Items: Choose your style with the new Lightbearer skins– Schooled, Capitalist, Attentive, and Delayed – each with their own starter items!
  
• Adorable New Pets: Meet new charming companions – Emberthaler, Paper Plane, Rotordendron, Cactus, Tumbleweed, and Emberchick! Who will join you on your adventures? ✨
  
• New Achievements: 5 shiny new achievements for you to unlock that are tied to the new skins and pets.

We’ve added some new additions to your Steam experience:

• 6 Trading Cards to collect.
  
• 5 Chat Emoticons: Express yourself in the Emberlands style!
  
• 4 Profile Backgrounds: for you to bring the cozy Emberlands vibes to your Steam profile.
  Profile Badges: 5 levels of badges (plus a foil badge!) to show off your achievements.

We can’t wait to see which Lightbearer you choose, which pets you befriend, and how you deck out your Steam profile! Let us know your favorite additions, and as always, thank you for being part of our journey. 🥰


Additional Fixes and Improvements:

Player is no longer pushed off-screen by Lost Ones when getting lostMiasma now consistently closes in around player when getting lostFixed an issue where wrong speaker name would appear in tutorial dialoguesFixed an issue where graphics settings could not be applied using gamepadFixed a bug where pets would not follow player when using metro stationAdded a pop-up for when a new pet is unlockedImproved startup video qualityImproved gamepad controls in game creditsReworded some outdated quest textsGave scarlet petalogist their own name

Hey Lightbearers! 🥳🎮

We know it’s been a bit quiet lately, but that’s because we’ve been cooking up something big – and it’s not just the upcoming 1.0 release! We’re thrilled to introduce an entirely new biome for you to explore right now! 😍

Get ready to explore the ✨ Dubious Dunes ✨ the scorching fourth biome of Into the Emberlands!

Think you can survive the blistering heat and harsh, dry stretches of this desert wasteland? The Dubious Dunes is no ordinary place – this is an endgame biome! So, clear out your inventory, grab the biggest coin purse you can find, and make sure your ember lantern is at max capacity before venturing into this mysterious, treasure-filled desert.

In this vast, dangerous expanse, you’ll stumble upon ancient relics, encounter some questionable creatures in suits, and meet the peculiar but helpful hagwash. Hunt for gold, expand your gear beyond its usual limits, and make sure you get back to the village before your ember runs dry – because only then can you truly bask in the glory of your treasure-filled victory.



New biome:

• Venture out to find the Dubious Dunes. Come prepared and cross the Enderlands to discover the new biome!

New locations:

• Lost Bunker: find treasures of immense worth, but beware of curses!
  
• Junky Trunk: Something might still be in there… if you could just find the keys.

New NPCs:

• Historian: They might be interested in relics of the past!
  
• Reptiloneat: Certainly sketchy… are you sure you want to take them up on their offers?
  
• Hagwash: Seems little weird at first but might turn out to be rather adorable and helpful.
  
• Trade Peddler: Need to make some space in your inventory? Visit the peddler!

...and new items that you will have to discover yourselves 😉


Additional Fixes and Improvements:

• Fixed FPS dropping while holding an item
  
• Left/right navigation using gamepad in inventory is now 100% reliable
  
• Fixed Lightbearer not stopping while game is paused when using gamepad
  
• Fixed mouse cursor sometimes moving on its own when using gamepad
  
• Fixed initial rotation of movement cost UI when using gamepad
  
• Fixed miasma sound playing in tutorial when it shouldn't
  
• Fixed low ember warning staying around after quitting gameplay
  
• Fixed button prompts not adapting to input device in intro cinematic
  
• Fixed tool burning button prompt disappearing after burning one tool
  
• Item demand numbers no longer cover up item icons in pop-up UI
  
• Added background to "inventory full" message to improve legibility
  
• Fixed UI focus disappearing when using shoulder buttons in gameover screen
  
• Tooltip UI no longer overlaps with pop-up UI when using gamepad
  
• Changing input device no longer breaks dialogue text

Don't forget your sunscreen and don't get lost in the Dubious Dunes!

Cheers,
Team Tiny Roar

Hey Lightbearers! 🥳🎮
We have great news: after putting in a lot of work in the past weeks, we are now Steam Deck verified! While Into the Emberlands was previously “playable” on the Steam Deck, it should now be a way smoother experience for all you Deck users! 🤩
We believe that Into the Emberlands is the perfect game for relaxing on the couch after a long day, so this was very important for us (and we’re really big fans of handheld gaming ourselves). 🛋️🎮


In addition to Steam Deck support, the overall gamepad experience has been improved, so those of you who prefer playing with a controller should have a better time with the game now!

We are preparing a content update for the next big patch, so stay tuned as we will spill some hints on our Social Media accounts 😉.
Also, please keep the feedback coming! Being in Early Access is a great opportunity for us to keep fine tuning Into the Emberlands and to improve balancing and QoL, but we need your help for that! Our Discord server is the best place to let us know what you think about the game and what we could still improve. 😊✨

Yours,
Tiny Roar & Daedalic Entertainment



Added:

• Tool multi-use: tools now remain active until explicitly discarded by the player, allowing you to use it multiple times in a row without having to reselect it
  
  
• “Get rewards here” icon for Embercluck & Tool Pickup Station
  
  
• Item stacks now have their own 3D models (e.g. stack of wood)
  
  
• Added widescreen support (needs testing - feedback appreciated!)
  
  
• When receiving coin or ember crystal beyond capacity limit, a small X now indicates that it is lost
  
  
• Added VFX to quest log when completing a task
  
  
• Improved guidance & tutorial of features added in the “Embalance” patch

Fixed/Improved:

• Fixed some issues with features from 1.1.0 patch (ember conversion, item stacks)
  
  
• Items can now be picked up from the water in the village if you dropped them in there
  
  
• Selecting “restart” in the menu now allows you to select a new character skin and/or pet
  
  
• Improved the left/right navigation in the inventory on gamepad
  
  
• Input prompts in all UI now instantly & reliably change with input device
  
  
• Input prompts in dialogues now work correctly
  
  
• Inventory items now show tooltip when you hover over them with gamepad
  
  
• Fixed lightbearer & tile underneath flickering when mouse off-screen
  
  
• Fixed existing save slot sometimes saying “new journey” instead of “continue”
  
  
• Hovering over harvestable resource now resizes it rather than shrinking it to 0 (e.g. when hovering over a tree with your axe)
  
  
• Fixed charges bar underneath tools not always being correct (e.g. in rewards UI, tool charge would be empty)
  
  
• Auto-increase some text sizes on smaller resolutions
  
  
• Fixed tooltip body & header texts sometimes overlapping
  
  
• Inventory no longer overlaps with other UI when at full capacity
  
  
• Opening cutscene “skip” button is now clickable
  
  
• Fixed cursor disappearing when using a gamepad in certain contexts
  
  
• Cursor can no longer disappear in non-selected save game
  
  
• Cursor can no longer disappear in non-selected settings tab
  
  
• Lots of small polishes
  • Increased lantern range while in village
    
  • Polished tooltips (reduced overlap with event UI)
    
  • Decreased size of ember furnace model
    
  • Fixed quest markers floating too high after a while
    
  • Prettier border between village and Meadow biome
• Replaced last remaining star icon reward in Outpost
  
  
• All events that would give capacity upgrade rewards now offer alternative rewards if that capacity is already maxed out
  
  
• Fixed broken “paint and canvas” event
  
  
• Fixed miasma sound playing after respawn
  
  
• Notepad tooltip will not overlap with popups on controller anymore
  
  
• Fixed ember low warning being displayed in main menu after quitting while the warning is displayed
  
  
• Fixed losing ui focus if using shoulder buttons on gamepad in gameover screen
  
  
• Fixed losing ui focus if using gamepad navigation in gameover continue screen

Hey Lightbearers!

First of all: Thank you! 💝
Not just for playing Into the Emberlands, but for giving us your feedback. So far, almost all reviews for Into the Emberlands have been positive, and it’s wonderful to know that so many of you are enjoying the game!
Your feedback is incredibly valuable for us and has helped us identify issues, fix bugs, and ultimately prepare this patch!

While our initial plan was to focus on a content-update after the Early Access release, you made it clear to us that there are more pressing issues that involve quality of life (inventory management) and balancing improvements. These changes are at the heart of this update.

BUT we also wanted to give you something back and enhance your experience with Into the Emberlands, so we added a few lightbearer skins that are available to all of you (after unlocking them for the first time)!

✨ Here’s what’s new in the update ✨

Inventory Management 💼

Many of you were a bit unsatisfied with the inventory management, mainly the inability to get rid of tools that are not currently needed, and suggested improvements.

• Dropping materials from the inventory now always drops the full stack instead of just one
  
  • The ember blossom was adjusted. The amount of ember you’d previously get for dropping it will now be awarded for burning it
• Tools can now be burnt in the ember lantern for ember. Previously they could only be removed by actually using them. Now, there’s a (debatably 👀) better use for them!
  
  
• We also added some little changes to the tutorial to introduce players to the new tool burn mechanic

Balancing & scaling ⚖️

There were some significant divides in player experiences, as some players found it challenging to accumulate enough max ember to progress, while others were running around with hundreds of max ember, barely facing difficulties. These changes aim to make the experience more streamlined: easier for some, while restoring the suspense for others.

• Max ember is now capped at 180, the coin girdle at 50, the crystal bag at 8
  
  
• Capacity upgrades (to purses and lantern) become gradually more expensive (later upgrades are more expensive)
  
  
• Increased the cost of all quests across the board (this should make it a little harder to snowball to a point where quests don’t offer any challenge anymore)
  
  
• On getting lost, you will only lose 40% of your capacity upgrades (you’ll never get below the minimum) and 1 inventory slot

New player characters 💅

Although this is a QoL-focused update, we wanted to add something exciting for you to discover. There will be new lightbearers for you to unlock! We won’t spoil the unlock conditions here, but if you're curious, join us on our Discord server for more details. 😉

• Added 4 new player characters unlockable for everyone
  
  
• Each of the characters will allow you to start a run with a specific item already in your inventory, so choose your preferred one for a little head start!
  
  
• Those of you who have already met the required conditions will have automatically unlocked the characters

Additional Fixes 🔨

• Fixed a bug that would break the game when quitting during a dialogue
  
• The opening cinematic now plays again when starting a new save
  
• Save/load is now 100% reliable (let’s say 99,9% 👀)
  
• The default startup language is now your system language
  
• Optimized pathfinding logic
  
• Fixed the Ember Charm not having any effect outside of the Meadow biome
  
• Fixed the pop-up UI when the end of Early Access content is reached
  
• Added a disclaimer that the game is not saved during tutorial
  
• Fixed a bug where Miasma sound would keep playing after respawning
  
• Fixed a bug where fixing one building would cross off multiple in the quest log

Thank you all for being so supportive and for helping us in making Into the Emberlands the best game it can be. ❤️✨
Keep the feedback coming and we’ll do our best to resolve issues quickly and add interesting content to the game!

Tiny Roar & Daedalic Entertainment

Hey Lightbearers!

We've just uploaded a hotfix for Into the Emberlands to address the infinite loading screen issues (e.g., when teleporting to the village or loading a save) that some of you faced in the last days. Please let us know if you continue to encounter this problem! 🎮

We also want to let you know that we are working on a Qol and balancing update that is inspired by community feedback and adresses some of your concerns (like difficult inventory management and the punishing gameplay cycle). Expect it late next week, so stay tuned! ✨

Tiny Roar & Daedalic Entertainment

Hey Lightbearers!

We have another patch for you, fixing some previous issues and adding some new sounds. Also, the background music now changes slightly depending on how many Lost Ones are following you – go ahead and give it a try!

• Added changes in the background music: it now changes depending on how many Lost Ones follow the player
  
• Added new ambience music for the Enderlands biome
  
• Added new distinct sound effects for some of the interactable objects/NPCs in Petalogistan and Enderlands biomes (e.g. Cuts And Chisels, Extractiorium, Distillery, Screwed Workshop and some more)

• Fixed crystal bag capacity increase description
  
• Fixed stuttering in tutorial
  
• Fixed being stuck after returning to the main menu while being in a tutorial dialogue and starting that save again
  
• Fixed Early Access end screen (texts and buttons functionality)
  
• Fixed an issue where on rare occasions an ember or a troll would spawn instead of a building in the village
  
• Changed the thrift store loot
  
• Fixed Crafty description
  
• Fixed check for item if backpack is not full (error prompted by the mask achievement)
  
• Fixed key placeable data (previously couldn’t be put down on certain biomes)
  
• Fixed the tracking of time played (only for new savegames)
  
• Fixed crystals and coins not saving properly when quitting
  
• Intro cinematic now always plays on a new save game instead of just playing once
  
• Reverted a change that made savegames from before the full release incompatible (potential fix to corrupted savegames)
  
• Miasmask now actually upgrades on village level 11
  
• Star icons removed from the Mask and Lux+ pick-ups
  
• Loot fix for Lux+ pickup

Apart from these fixes and small additions, we are working on an update that addresses some of your feedback and concerns. Many of you contacted us about not being able to store tools or put them down, and about the roguelike-aspects needing some more balancing, so we are working on finding a solution for these.

Until then, keep your feedback coming (ideally over on our Discord server[discord.gg])! We’re interested in hearing about your experiences with Into the Emberlands, as well as your ideas for the game!

Tiny Roar & Daedalic Entertainment

Hey Lightbearers!

Thank you all for not just playing Into the Emberlands right after release (you’re the best!) but also giving us a ton of feedback and pointing out issues you’ve encountered.

We’re actively working on resolving bugs as quickly as we can, and have tackled the following ones in this patch:

• Fixed achievements not triggering
  
  • Heavy breathing
    
  • To new horizons
    
  • Prep time!
    
  • How many Knacks do you need to…

(Sadly, the achievements will not trigger retroactively, meaning you will have to reach them again to unlock them. We are sorry for that and hope for your understanding)

• Adjusted the buttons in the game over character selection screen as their previous layout caused an issue with the savegame
  
• Removed a pointless trade with the Village Shaman (previously gave you an ember crystal for an ember crystal)
  
• Fixed an issue where items couldn't be placed on the ground in specific biomes
  
• Fixed items changing or becoming invisible after placing them on the ground
  
• Fixed a bug where players could use the metro station in the village to travel to the previous worlds metro station position after a game over.
  
• Butter no longer spawns in the village (don’t ask.)
  
• Music now changes based on the amount of Lost Ones following the player
  
• Everything in the village is now saved and restored reliably

The best way to let us know what you think of the game and to inform us about bugs is to join our Discord server[discord.gg] – if you’re not there yet, we’d love to have you!


Tiny Roar & Daedalic Entertainment

Hey, Lightbearers!

Yesterday marked the Early Access release of Into the Emberlands, and we already received a lot of feedback from you! A big Thank You to everyone who already played the game and shared their thoughts!❤️

Taking your feedback into consideration, we’re releasing our first patch today to tackle some balancing and other minor issues.

Important Note
Save games prior to the release version, including the demo, aren't compatible with the game anymore to ensure save game stability with Cloud Save and future versions. If you purchased during launch you are good to go.

Balancing

• Increased the Domesticated Chicken ember lantern capacity
  
• Distilling materials now consumes less ember
  
• Sturdy Mug stone cost decrease
  
• Red Scientist coin trade increase
  
• Coin cost of crystals in the village reduced
  
• Crystaloid Enthusiast loot rework
  
• Increased stone spawn rate
  
• Buffed starter Miasma Mask
  
• Ember Flower Store rework
  
• Buffed the Flower Altar
  
• Added more ways to earn crystals in the Miasma biome
  
• Reworked the key scientist loot rewards
  
• Vending machine drop rate overhaul

Fixes

• Fixed issue where Domesticated Chicken didn't change to the correct asset
  
• Fixed Crystal Store downgrade issue on village levels 9–13
  
• Fixed wrong village building rotations
  
• Fixed the repair workshop having wrong requirement for repair
  
• Fixed placement icons for Miasmask and Range Extender while placing
  
• Axe Store weird pathfinding fix
  
• Fixed the Lux+ displaying the wrong tooltip

Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us to keep improving the game during Early Access and beyond. Especially for balancing, we love to hear your experiences and feedback. The best way to get in contact with us to give feedback, report bugs or stay updated about the game is our Discord server. So if you are not a member yet, join us[discord.gg]!

Apart from that, we continue working on fixing known issues and creating new content for the game. Thank you for your continued support 🥰