Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Full Launch & Global Release Time Announcement | 2026-05-23 | Full Launch & Global Release Time Announcement After one year in Early Access, Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos will officially launch on Tuesday,May 26, 2026.Full Launch HighlightsYou can check out the major changes and new content coming in the full launch version through the announcements below.Launch Version Preview Part 1Launch Version Preview Part 2The full launch will add a wide range of new content, including a new character, new stages, endgame content, and the Final Enhance system.Global Release TimeTower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos will launch simultaneously worldwide.U.S. West Coast (LA): May 26, 3:00 AMU.S. East Coast (New Yor |
| Launch Version Preview Part 2 - Just 1 Week Until Official Launch! | 2026-05-20 | Hello, heroes of the Tower of Babel. There is now just 1 week left until the official launch on May 26, 2026! In last week's Preview Part 1, we introduced the system improvements and quality-of-life updates made during Early Access. Today, in Launch Version Preview Part 2, we'd like to introduce the newly added character 'Skullcrusher' and a variety of end-game content. New Content 1. New Character - Skullcrusher A savage warrior who shatters even the bones of demons. A melee class with powerful resilience and explosive combat capability. Upon slaying enemies, there is a chance to trigger 'Rupture', dealing area damage to nearby enemies. Basi |
| Launch Version Preview Part 1 - System Improvements | 2026-05-12 | Hello, Heroes of Babel. There are now exactly two weeks left until the official launch on May 26, 2026! The full version will add a variety of new content, but we know many of you who played during Early Access are also curious about how the existing systems will change. So today, in Launch Version Preview Part 1, we’d like to first introduce the major changes coming to existing systems. Overall DirectionWe’ve improved the overall flow of the game with a focus on faster progression, easier item farming, and a smoother gameplay experience. Detailed ChangesCharacter Selection ChangesBeforeCharacters were unlocked sequentially by clearing stages |
| Full Release Date and Price Increase | 2026-04-25 | Hello everyone, Thank you so much for all the support and feedback you’ve given us throughout Early Access. It has helped us a lot as we continued building and improving the game. We’ve been working hard on the full release, and now that development is getting closer to the finish line, we’re ready to share the release date, along with an upcoming price change. Full Release Date Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos will leave Early Access and launch in full on: May 26, 2026Release times: 3:00 AM PDT7:00 PM KST7:00 PM JST6:00 PM CST Right now, we’re focused on adding the remaining content and polishing the game for the full release. As mentioned |
| Patch 1.12.2 – Graphics Performance Optimization and Mac Improvements | 2026-03-06 | Patch 1.12.2 Bug Fixes Graphics performance optimizationImprovements to the Mac version |
| Patch 1.12.1 — Hardcore Fix: Floor 16 Entry Issue | 2026-03-05 | Patch 1.12.1 Bug Fixes Hardcore: Fixed an issue where players who cleared Floor 15 before the update couldn’t enter Floor 16. |
| Early Access Update 1.12.0 — Floors 16–18 + CHAOS DUNGEON | 2026-03-04 | Early Access Update 1.12.0 New Floors added, CHAOS DUNGEON expanded to Level 70, and item drops up to Item Level 41! It’s time to climb the Tower of Babel again! Update Added Tower of Babel Floors 16, 17, and 18 New Floor 18 boss: Doom of Thunder CHAOS DUNGEON: expanded up to Level 70 (previously max Level 30) Max obtainable Item Level: up to 31 → 41 Added 1 new equipment set appearance Added 3 new ACHIEVEMENTS Improvements Applied smoother character outline rendering on Steam Deck and low resolutions Performance optimizations: improved FPS on low-end devices and reduced frame drops Fixed an issue where hit sounds could stack infinitely when |
| Tower of Babel – Our 2026 Expansion Plans | 2026-02-24 | Chain of GreedTower of Babel – Our 2026 Expansion Plans Hey, Heroes of Tower of Babel! Since we launched Early Access in May 2025, we've shipped everything from our original roadmap, every major system, every chunk of planned content. And thanks to your feedback (and your patience), we've gone beyond that with a ton of extra improvements and upgrades. Seriously: thank you. Right now, the team's been doing a full roadmap checkup, what's done, what's improved, and what we still want to push further. So today, we're ready to share our 2026 expansion plans for Tower of Babel. 1. Roadmap Recap ✅ Shipped New Hero: Demon Hunter New Floors Equipment |
| Patch 1.11.2 — Hearth of Souls Bug Fixes & UI Performance Improvements | 2026-01-28 | Patch 1.11.2 Fixed bugs related to Hearth of SoulsWizard: Fixed an issue where Mana Generated could stop after gaining Arcane Energy in certain situations.Wizard: Fixed an issue where Hellfire, Greater Explosion, and Summon Hydra could trigger abnormally in certain situations.Brawler: Fixed an issue where Basic Attack could briefly stop when Attack Speed is high.Demon Hunter: Improved an issue where arrows could occasionally keep ricocheting around the player. Other Bug FixesImproved an issue where effects could stack excessively when multiple Life Restored triggers occur at once.Misc. bug fixes and UI performance improvements. |
| Patch 1.11.1 — Hearth of Souls Fixes | 2026-01-15 | Patch 1.11.1 Hearth of Souls Bug Fixes Demon Hunter 'Sleight of Hand': Fixed an issue where increasing Projectile Speed also increased Range. Other Bug Fixes Stats Details: Fixed an issue where Basic Attack Piercing Chance for the Brawler and Demon Hunter was displayed incorrectly. |
| Update 1.11.0 — Hearth of Souls is Here | 2026-01-14 | 1.11.0 Hearth of Souls Update The wait is finally over! Update 1.11.0 introduces a new progression system: the Hearth of Souls. This update deepens each hero’s identity and growth, and brings major changes to how you play—check it out! What is the ‘Hearth of Souls’? The Hearth of Souls is a skill tree–style system that lets you develop your hero even further. From changes to how you use Basic/Special Attacks, to stat upgrades, special effects, and new abilities. With a wide range of choices prepared for each hero, you can freely craft your own unique build. Added 80–100 unique nodes per hero (Warrior, Wizard, Brawler, Demon Hunter) New choice |
| 📢 Update 1.11.0 Preview | 2025-12-12 | 1.11.0 Update Preview — Release Date Update What’s Going On Now?! Hope you’re having a warm and wonderful end of the year. As we mentioned before, the team has been fully focused on developing a brand-new progression system: Hearth of Souls. Hearth of Souls is a new skill-tree-style system that unlocks and evolves each hero’s hidden potential. Every hero has their own unique tree structure, and your choices will shape how they grow—pushing both build direction and character identity even further. This system will also enable completely new abilities, special skills, and powerful passive effects that haven’t existed in the game until now. Beca |
| Daily Deal Live – Our Biggest 30% Discount Ever | 2025-12-01 | Hello Heroes, We’re currently part of Steam’s special Daily Deal event with our biggest discount ever – up to 30% off. For one day only, the game will be featured on the front page of the Steam Store, and this discount will be available from December 2 to December 16 (GMT). With the recent 1.10.0 update, we’ve added a brand-new Hardcore Mode. And later in December, we’re planning to release a major update that will greatly shake up the hero growth meta: the new 'Hearth of Souls' system. This might be the perfect end-of-year gift to pick up the game at a historic low price. If you’ve been on the fence about buying it, now is the best time! If |
| Patch 1.10.3 – Legendary Rune Socket Text Fix | 2025-12-01 | Patch 1.10.3 Bug Fix• Fixed an issue where the rune socket effect text on certain Legendary items was displayed incorrectly. |
| Patch 1.10.2 — Rune Socket Bug Fix | 2025-12-01 | Patch 1.10.2Bug Fix• Fixed Rune Socket Bug on Certain Legendary Items |
| Patch 1.10.1 — Relic of the Ancestors Bug Fixes | 2025-11-27 | Patch 1.10.1Bug Fixes• Fixed an issue where the Relic of the Ancestors Set DLC was not applying to cloaks• Fixed an issue where the number of divine beams from the \ Legendary option was occasionally higher than intended• Fixed an issue where the Curse icon was not displayed when Curse Level 5 was active |
| Update 1.10.0 — Hardcore Mode & DLC | 2025-11-26 | Update 1.10.0 Hardcore Mode and a new Ranking System are coming to Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos. Our first DLC, the Supporter Pack, is also now available. Hardcore Mode AddedHardcore Mode has been added for players who enjoy truly extreme challenges.If your hero dies in battle, every piece of gear they’re wearing and all hero-bound data will be wiped.During level-up choices in combat, you’ll have a chance to abandon the run and escape. Knowing when to rein in your greed is the key to survival.In Hardcore Mode, goblins do not steal your items when a run ends.When you die, you can resurrect and try again through the Savior of Souls.Items |
| 🏆 Nominate Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos for the 2025 Steam Awards! | 2025-11-24 | Hey everyone, The Steam Awards are here, and we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to nominate Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos. This year has been wild for us; seeing you shred through hordes, cook up broken builds, and clutch clear with low health has shaped the game more than you know. Your support, feedback, and even bug reports have helped us get this far as a small indie team. We think "Best Game You Suck At" fits us perfectly (all love 😅), but feel free to pick any category that feels right. How to Nominate Go to (Current page): https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2665680/view/609801530463224749 Click 'Nominate th |
| Patch 1.9.1 — Mouse Scroll Speed Issue Fixed | 2025-10-31 | Patch 1.9.1• Fixed an issue where mouse scrolling was slow on certain operating systems |
| Update 1.9.0 — Climb to Higher Chaos — 10 New Legendary Effects | 2025-10-30 | Update 1.9.0 Since the last update, with increased resources and stronger gear, even more monsters have been sent back to hell.It’s time to climb toward higher Chaos!--Chaos Dungeon Max Level Increased• From 20 → 30• Item level of drops increased (28–31)--10 New Legendary Effects• Mana Source: Restore 1 Mana when EXP is gained.• Mana of Greed: Restore 15 Mana when Gold is gained.• Essence of Mana: +30% Mana Restoration.• Fullness of Mana: Special Attack Mana cost reduced by 50% if Mana is above 100.• Vexation of Mana: +30% Damage if Mana is below 50.• Mana of Battle: If more than 5 enemies are within 5m, +50% Mana Restoration.• Golden Yearnin |