Dark and Darker — Patch Notes

Hi Adventurers,This update focuses on streamlining the player experience. We’ve added more “quality of life” features related to the quest system along with making several quests more accessible. We’ve also improved the Goblin Recovery system so he’ll hold onto recovered items for a slightly longer

Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update.IRONMACEBugfixes:Fixed an issue where the Goblin Merchant quest line could fail to appear properly.

Hi Adventurers,This update continues to polish the new economy and game balance. We’ve made several changes to make it easier for players to manage their gold. We’ve also adjusted the quest system to make progress smoother and more accessible. In addition, we’ve updated the availability and prices o

Hi Adventurers,This hotfix brings several bug fixes and balancing changes to help smooth some of the bumps from the recent major update. The initial response to the update has been great and we look at this as a good foundation to build upon. We are working hard to get more features before the end o

Hello Adventurers,Welcome to EA Season #8. All character levels, items, stashes, inventory, reward tokens, karma, quests, affinity, and triumph levels have been reset. This season brings several large new features.Enter the Firedeep  – Dark and Darker Season 8 descends into the depths with Firedeep,

Hello adventurers!Twitch Drops are here, along with the Valentine merchant!Campaign 1 runs from 12:00 AM UTC on January 30 to 11:59 PM UTC on February 5.Campaign 2 runs from 12:00 AM UTC on February 6 to 11:59 PM UTC on February 12.Watch any Dark and Darker streamer on Twitch to earn progress toward

Deep within the Goblin Caves, a new floor awakens. Watch the reveal trailer to see the molten expansion of the Goblin Caves. Dark and Darker Season 8 descends into the depths with Firedeep, the newly revealed second floor of the Goblin Caves. This lava-filled dungeon is shaped by molten rivers, c

Hi Adventurers,This update prepares for the Hardcore Arena event. The Hardcore Arena event will take place from January 23 to January 26. This is the final Test Arena Season, which we are using to collect data. We expect future Arena seasons to no longer have the ‘Test’ moniker and will proceed norm

Hello, Adventurers! As we approach Early Access Season 8 (EA8), we would like to inform you about an important update regarding Redstone Shards and Bluestone Shards. To make our pricing clearer and more flexible, we are adjusting the base value of Redstone Shards. Starting with EA8, 1 Redstone Shar

Hi Adventurers,The start of Early Access Season 8 is now scheduled for January 29, 2026. This hotfix addresses several bugs in preparation for the upcoming seasonal wipe. Please note that the current Arena season will end on January 19. On January 23rd to the 26th, we plan to hold a special ‘Hardcor

Happy Holidays Adventurers!This hotfix addresses critical bugs, crashes and addresses some of the frame stutters to ensure a smoother experience over the holidays. We look forward to the new year and we’ll be releasing more information for the upcoming season soon. We hope everyone enjoys their holi

Happy Holidays Adventurers!This update brings festivities to the dungeon. But alas! Poor old Nicholas is nowhere to be seen! A new stranger has arrived in the tavern, ready to give out coal to those who have been naughty. For those who have been nice, we’ve updated the shop with holiday themed cosme

Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update. IRONMACE Bugfixes: - Fixed an issue where character stats were not being applied correctly on the client side. - Fixed an issue where the Giant Jellyfish debuff was applying a stronger effect than intended.

Hi Adventurers,This update continues our quest to improve the overall performance of the game. We have upgraded the engine to Unreal 5.5 which should lead to more consistent framerates for the majority of users. We have also addressed numerous bugs and fixes to improve the overall experience.Finally

Hello Adventurers,This update continues our path on improving the player experience. We’ve made several performance optimizations that should lead to smoother in-game performance. We’ve updated the dungeons selection feature by giving HR adventurers the ability to choose their dungeons. We’ve also a

Hi Adventurers,This update looks to improve the overall player experience with several improvements under the hood to help you get into the dungeons quickly. We’ve improved the High-Roller matchmaking logic and reduced the CMM window so battles can ramp up more naturally. We have added a ‘quick fill

Hi Adventurers,You can now explore the dangerous seas of the Ship Graveyard in the ‘Squire to Riches’ and ‘High-Roller’ game modes while outlasting the treacherous ‘Drowned Curse’. This update also adds a more dangerous, but more rewarding ‘High-Roller Adventure’ PvE mode that can be accessed throug

Hello adventurers!  The first Dark and Darker Dungeon Rivals will kick off on October 25, 2025, at 10:00 PM (UTC). This tournament will feature teams of two top North American players paired with one legendary creator to battle it out in the arena. 🏆 The Teams Team 1: Markstrom, Majora, ItsSolarBea

Hello Adventurers,Get ready for some spooky adventures with the return of Jack o' Lantern. He’s back, looking for his delicious Candy Corn and is willing to reward you handsomely for their return.This update also adds brand new shop items including a Halloween themed lantern and new cosmetics to rea

Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update.IRONMACEBugfixes:Fixed an issue where a crash could occur during Arena matchmaking.Game Updates:Improved an issue where the frame rate could drop during melee attacks.