Romestead — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Beta Branch - Version 0.25.2_4 | 2026-07-01 | These patch notes are only for the Public Beta Branch Change logGeneral Fixed many rare crashes.Fixed decimal points not showing on stats.Fixed Bronze Cart able to fall through cliffs.Fixed an issue that could cause a Character save data to become invalid.Added Thai translations and font rendering.Minor updates to some translations.Fixed an issue where the game could be accepting input while the game is not focused.Fixed issues with using Alt+Enter to toggle fullscreen mode. Multiplayer Improved network code to be more efficient and responsive. Please try it out if you have been having issues and let us know if it has helped! Performance Impr |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_12 | 2026-06-26 | Change log\GeneralAdded Thai translations.Fixed issues with Thai font rendering. Minor updates to some translations. Missing your language? You can help us translate to your language!Join our Discord and ping our community manager Vicky and she can help you out! Happy adventuring! |
| Romestead Roadmap Revealed! | 2026-06-25 | Greetings Romans!We have a special greeting from Sam Bloom and Björn Detterfelt, the founders of Beartwigs, where they share what they're working on and what's on the horizon for Romestead. Before we dive into the details below, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire Romestead community. Thanks to your excitement and you recommending the game to your friends, the community has grown to over 400,000 players! It's been really fun seeing your excitement and also seeing the community helping each other out with our not-so-clear puzzles. You've been helping us out by reporting bugs, leaving reviews, providing suggestions, and o |
| Beta Branch - Version 0.25.2_2 | 2026-06-17 | Change logGeneralFixed some issues with loading a world.ItemsFixed bombs not working properly.Added Sausage recipe to Bakery.ConstructionsFixed Automatic Scorpios being able to damage player built structures.CitizensIncreased max level of Potter citizen to 5.MultiplayerFixed some network related issues. ...and a few other fixes and changes! Happy adventuring! |
| Beta Branch - Version 0.25.2_1 | 2026-06-15 | These patch notes are only for the Public Beta Branch, available on Steam. If you have been having issues with multiplayer, please check it out! Change logMultiplayer Improved network code to be more stable and handle connection issues betterAdded Network quality indicator and warning, including the ability to see the quality of other players connections General Fixed issue where the game would lag out for some players when loading some parts of the volcanoFixed a crash with the furniture crafting menuSome icon updatesUpdated some translationsSome minor bug fixes Citizens Carpenter will now work better and get stuck less Buildings Fixed a cra |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_12 | 2026-06-10 | Change logGeneralFixed placeable chest using the wrong iconUpdated missing IconsFixed a bug where the player spawn point could be set incorrectly after sleepingUpdated some translationsBuildingsFixed a bug where logistics would not transport items from claypits or lumberyards \ConstructionsFixed a bug where Automatic Scorpios would not fire for some playersItemsFixed weapons sometimes not activating their special effectsFixed some trinkets dropped by enemies not having random modifiersDungeonsUpdated missing droptables for some dungeonsThis adds a few items that were previously unobtainable, like the Druid ScrollEnemiesSkeletons and Ashen ske |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_11 | 2026-06-08 | Change logGeneralUpdated some iconsFixed not being able to place some furniture on top of other furniture properlyFixed an issue where the game would create an incomplete save fileItemsPilums are now cheaper and faster to makeBossesFixed a crash while fighting PyzifaxFloraFixed not being able to place crops next wallsHappy adventuring! |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_10 | 2026-06-05 | Change logGeneralNew damage type iconsAdded Slovak languageFixed getting stuck in cliffs after buildingCitizensRemoved Citizen death penalty from failing a raidFixed issue where carpenter would prioritize material storages over loose resourcesBuildingsFixed Catapults level 2 and 3 not being removable from workbenchFarmstead can now handle more beehivesDungeonsFixed a bug that could cause a chest to sometimes not spawn in a dungeonIf you're missing a quest item, check again.Reduced enemy amount in plains and forest Challenge Dungeons slightlyBossesPyzifax now gets stunned after spinningEnemies & FaunaCeres Magi now have an attackYou can no lon |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_9 | 2026-06-03 | Change logGeneralPlayer GravesWhen connecting to a game, invalid grave map markers will be removedTo prevent graves from being inaccessible, they will now sometimes be moved to the start of the dungeonIf you can't get to your grave, then reload the world or wait for the dungeon to resetIf a grave has been destroyed or lost, then when the world is loaded again, the gravestone will be recreated at the world spawn point (not beds)Unfortunately we were not able to apply this retroactively to already lost gravesFixed Depth of Field issue in Temple of VulcanFixed piercing damage iconCitizensRemoved negative traits from existing citizens that do not |
| 250 000 Romans Have Joined the Legion | 2026-06-03 | Greetings Romans!The development team happily posing outside of the Beartwigs Office.Big thanks to our first 250,000 Romans who have not only been fighting the fallen, but also bugs and balancing issues! We’ve been observing your feedback, reviews, and bug reports closely since day one, and in order to make sure your experience is as smooth as possible, we have been patching the game daily (sometimes twice a day)!Listening to Your FeedbackWe want to give you a quick look into why we've made some of our recent changes. We've gotten a lot of reports that citizens/workers eat too much and seem lazy, which means some of you are already starting t |
| Hotfix Version 0.25.1_8 REVERTED | 2026-06-02 | Greetings Romans! The latest patch we pushed contained some issues regarding dungeons! We have since reverted that patch until we can fix it at the office tomorrow. Make sure the game is up to date to fix it!Happy Adventuring! |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_8 | 2026-06-02 | Greetings Romans! While todays update is not quite the size of yesterdays, we've got bigger updates coming down the road! Change logGeneral Fix Depth of Field issue in Temple of VulcanFix piercing damage icon Citizens Remove negative traits from existing citizens that do not have any positive traits Constructions Fix gates not auto opening for players carrying something Dungeons Fix for some players not being able to enter "Cure of Robigus" dungeon ...and a few other smaller fixes and changes! Happy adventuring! |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_7 | 2026-06-01 | Change logGeneralFixed Issue preventing some citizens and clay from spawning in starting areaMusic plays more oftenCitizensNegative traits will now only appear on citizens that has positive traitsFixed issue where citizens would not eat until fullBuildingsLogistics tent is now a reward from defeating the Guardian of MinervaDev's Note: We've seen a wide demand for automation earlier in the game and thought this would be a more suitable spot for itNon-repeating tasks will now take priority over repeating tasks when orderedGates will now automatically open and close for players and cartsIncreased storage capacity of the material storage. Especia |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_6 | 2026-05-30 | 🔧 Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_6 🔧 Change logFixesAny new walls built by Carpenter citizens will not be damageable by players. (We could not fix walls that have already been constructed.)Fixed an issue where the rewards of a completed quest could not be claimed.BalancingTweaked quests to make it easier to unlock the Watermill and Claypit buildings earlier in the game.Increased stack sizes of metal thread items.Happy adventuring! |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_5 | 2026-05-30 | 🔧 Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_5 🔧 Change logFixesCitizens have been made immune to damage until we can improve their pathfinding system.Fixed construction sites sometimes failing to build properly.Fixed Insula upgrade not being unlocked.BalancingIncreased stack sizes of Flour, Empty Pots and Nails.Buffed the ”Scorpion Stinger” spear.Added a rare Gorgon spawn in the desert.OtherUpdated stat icons. ...and a bunch of other fixes and changes! Happy adventuring! |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_4 | 2026-05-29 | 🔧 Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_4 🔧 Regarding Dedicated ServersBecause of popular request there is a new config option in the next build `"SleepThresholdMs": 10` that controls if/when the server thread will sleep. Setting the value to -1 will replicate the previous server behaviour that minimises the jitter in server update timings but uses 100% CPU which is our preferred value for best gameplay experience. We have set the default value to 10ms which will sleep if the server load is low and works well in our testing. The accepted values of `SleepThresholdMs` are `1.0` to `16.5`. Outside of that range sleeping will be disabled. If you want to mini |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_3 热补丁- | 2026-05-28 | Important Note: If you see the message "Client version 0.X.X_X is not compatible with server version 0.X.X_Y" (version numbers may vary) This means that the player who is hosting the server, and the player who tries to join it are not on the same version of the game. The player with the lowest number needs to make sure their game is updated to the latest version (This may require you to restart Steam). Change logGeneral Fixed some issues with UI scalingIncreased max UI scaling on Steam Deck to 3 (full controller support is not yet added but we've seen some people have started to try it out)Fixed some inventory related crashes.Improved invento |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_2 | 2026-05-27 | Change logGeneralNumpad now works when splitting stacksFixed odd lines over players and animalsFixed odd lines over waterFixed a crash in the furniture listIncreased character name max length from 16 to 32 lettersFixed odd decimal number when healingAdded hit sound to some objectsFixed an issue resulting in player getting stuck in the bow aiming animationCitizensDecreased hunger of early game citizens.Items^ Fixed crashes with some scrollsSpears can now harvest crops properlyIncreased food value on some items.DungeonsFixed assets appearing on cliffsMade "Fortified Maze" dungeon easier to complete for quest itemsAdditional dungeon fixesBossesW |
| Day 1 Summary, Current Issues and Fixes | 2026-05-27 | Greetings Romans!Thank you for a wonderful launch and an amazing day one! The First Dawn of RomesteadWhat a crazy 24 hours it has been!Thank you so much to everyone who has played the game during our launch period. We are incredibly touched by the reception and the feedback so far, and we promise to sort out the early game struggles as fast as humanly possible for a smoother experience for all!As part of this, we'd like to share some fun stats from your first day in the fields:Highest Player Peak: 10,700 players (Which, at the time of writing, has been beaten with 18,000 players!)Owls Killed: 22,000Towns Built: 116,000 Wheat Harvested: 82,000 |
| Hotfix - Version 0.25.1_1 | 2026-05-26 | Change logGeneralIcon updatesLocalization updatesDungeonsMore fixes to unenterable dungeonsMore fixing falling through dungeon floorsRaidsBurning Fallen Horde will no longer show up after first boss ...and a bunch of other fixes and changes! Happy adventuring! |