Ale & Tale Tavern — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Update 1.5.17 | 2026-01-15 | Santa has flown away, and the snow has melted… |
| A Legendary Year in Ale & Tale Tavern | 2025-12-18 | Dear Tavernsfolk!Congratulations on the upcoming New Year and Christmas!Together, we have achieved so much this year. We invite you to take a look at just how legendary our shared achievements have been in the world of Ale & Tale Tavern!We wish everyone kindness and happiness in the new year - and, of course, plenty of great games! Stay in touch with us! |
| 🎄 Christmas Update ❄️ | 2025-12-12 | Winter has arrived! Location covered in snow and seasonal atmosphere.Introduced new Christmas-themed decorations.Added Christmas menu background music to enhance the festive mood.Orc camps now feature a festive Christmas tree with gifts — brave adventurers can try to claim them… if they survive the orcs’ holiday spirit. |
| Let’s raise our mugs to the nomination of Ale & Tale Tavern! | 2025-11-26 | Dear Tavernkeepers! We are happy and grateful for the time you’ve spent with us - for running your Taverns, for following our news and updates. And we would be immensely grateful if you could find the time and desire to nominate our game for the Steam Labor of Love Award! |
| Update 1.5.15: Spooky Season 🎃 | 2025-10-29 | 1. A new potion that immerses players in a spiritual atmosphere.2. Special enemies exclusive to this mode — defeat them to earn mysterious Spookens!3. Use Spookens to buy brand-new themed decorations.4. Fresh spooky-themed music has arrived — including a new track for your jukebox!Bug Fixes:- Fixed: You can no longer move a pet item into a pet inventory via double LMB or Shift+LMB.- Fixed: You can no longer move a quest item into an enemy chest via double LMB or Shift+LMB.- Fixed an issue where blocking a hit could damage the wrong weapon.- Fixed an issue where some items were positioned out of bounds in the inventory.👻 Spooky Season is on i |
| Patch 1.5.14 | 2025-10-03 | - Upgraded the project to the new Unity version for improved stability and performance - Fixed small issue with the Turkish localization |
| Update 1.5.13 is here! | 2025-09-29 | This update introduces exciting new features and important fixes:Lottery TicketsLottery tickets now drop when you serve VIP customers. Play them in-game to win valuable rewards — and among them, you’ll definitely find new companions!CompanionsTraveling is now more fun than ever! Alongside your friends, you can explore the world with your new companions — the lovely sheep Dolly and the strong guy named Bony.Bug FixesFixed a bug where Owl’s inventory title displayed the name of the last opened chest.Fixed a bug, when a client couldn't open a helper's inventory. |
| Hotfix 1.5.12 | 2025-09-15 | - Small loot bug fix |
| Update 1.5.11: Fishing spots | 2025-09-14 | Special fishing spots where you can catch exactly the fish you need, and a reworked shorelineShadows are now always enabled in the main menu and avatar editorA bug where “Damage while blocking consumed another weapon” has been fixed |
| Hotfix 1.5.10 | 2025-08-01 | 1) Chicken coop is back in the store 2) You can place a helper house under the right stairs now |
| Apiary Update | 2025-08-01 | 🐝 Apiary AdventuresCatch bees with your net, set up buzzing beehives near your tavern, and harvest golden honey for your guests.👥 Bigger Co‑op PartiesGather your friends! Now up to 6 players can join the same co‑op party for your tavern escapades.🍄 Mushrooms in ClustersWild mushrooms now appear in charming groups of up to 3, making foraging more rewarding.🛢 Sell Drink BarrelsGot extra barrels? Sell them for some shiny coin!💬 Custom Chat KeybindYou can now rebind the text chat button to your liking.🕹 Crouch Toggle OptionPrefer toggling crouch instead of holding the key? Now you can!🎨 Wall Painting FixThat one stubborn wall can now be sl |
| Patch 1.5.8 | 2025-07-07 | 1) Fixed a rare bug, where inventory could contain items with the same id, causing strange behavior. 2) Fixed a bug, where newly connected players couldn't give items to Herbalist. 3) Sliced some walls so you could paint them differently. |
| Patch 1.5.7 | 2025-07-02 | 1) Some Italian localization fixes 2) Forever occupied room bug fixed 3) Broken room popup label is fixed 4) Possible fix of a tiny furniture |
| Patch 1.5.6 | 2025-06-28 | 1) Fixed a bug with a furniture, that are placed on slots 2) Corn cake, Cupcake, Apple pie and Barley bread do not need a plate anymore |
| Hotfix 1.5.5 | 2025-06-27 | 1) Fixed a rare bug where the game may freeze when the player dies 2) Some French localization fixes 3) Tavern level may exceed 256 now 4) Couple minor bug fixes |
| The Culinary Hunt Update | 2025-06-26 | We’re thrilled to bring you a fresh update full of new hunting opportunities and expanded culinary creativity! Here’s what’s cooking in this version:🥚 A Cozy Home for EggsChickens now have a *dedicated nesting house*! All eggs are collected in one convenient spot—no more searching around the yard.🐇🕊 Wild Game AppearsThe wilderness is now alive with new wildlife—*rabbits* and *birds* roam free. Track them down and hunt for rare ingredients to expand your culinary repertoire.🥩 New Kitchen Device: the Food processorA powerful new addition to your cooking arsenal—the Food processor**—has arrived! With it, you can:Process various sub-productsU |
| Hotfix 1.5.3 | 2025-06-13 | Fixed a bug where in the old save, the tavern level 13, the merchant received a quest for a coachman, and it is not possible to take another quest from the merchant. |
| Hotfix 1.5.2 | 2025-06-13 | 1) Globe decor fixed. 2) Fluffy will not fly anymore. 3) Fluffy mushrooms stack correctly. 4) Boss banner will be given after dialog with the Merchant. Anyone, who missed it, will get it in the Banner manager after reloading the game save. |
| Hotfix 1.5.1 | 2025-06-12 | 1) Fixed the bug, crushing the game after painting a wall, saving and quitting 2) Added missing Fluffy quest descriptions |
| 🏰 Decorator's Delight | 2025-06-12 | The tavern just got a whole lot more personal! With the Decorator’s Delight update, you can finally transform your cozy haven into a truly unique space that reflects your style and your story.✨ What’s New:Hanging Cabinets & Wall-Mounted DecorAdd stylish hanging cupboards, wall clocks, and a wide variety of new furniture and decorations to bring life to every corner of your tavern — from cozy carpets to charming accents.Wall Painting SystemExpress yourself! You can now paint your tavern walls with different colors, patterns, textures, and materials. Make your space truly yours — rustic, elegant, or completely wild.Banners with BuffsA brand-new |