It’s one of the titles that’s been sitting on my “must-play” list, the kind of game I know I’ll sink countless hours into. But I’m waiting for a full release date, as it’s been in early access since 2020. To be clear, the game is far from stagnant—it’s constantly evolving and getting updates, so that day will come sooner or later.
In the meantime, Stoneshard, the highly promising traditional roguelike developed by Ink Stains Games and published by HypeTrain Digital, is gearing up for its biggest update yet, which will introduce a ton of exciting new content.
The “Rags to Riches” update for Stoneshard will be released on December 16th. As the largest update in the game’s history, it brings a host of new features and improvements, drastically expanding the scope of gameplay.
Key highlights include:
- Caravan System: A new travel and exploration system allowing faster movement across the map, with customizable upgrades such as camps, shrines, and reputation boosts.
- Caravan Followers: Recruit unique NPCs to assist with tasks like repairs, selling supplies, and speeding up leveling.
- Settlement Situations: Dynamic village events, ranging from fairs to disease outbreaks, impacting gameplay and the local economy.
- Dungeon Rework: Overhauled dungeon structures, more spacious and visually distinct, alongside new modifiers that add strategic challenges.
- Contracts Rework: Revamped objectives and contract rotation simulate a more immersive world.
- New Settlement (Denbrie): Explore the salt-driven settlement of Denbrie and its unique opportunities.
- Reworked Economy: Features like price fluctuations and trade routes enhance the game’s economic depth.
Other updates include cooking, consumables crafting, new minibosses, and an overhauled reputation system. Stoneshard is available on PC through Steam, GOG, and EPIC.
