Changelog

Release notes and version history for Echoes of Esker.

Release archive

Browse and accept charters at the quest board, then track objectives and rewards in the Grimoire's new Charters tab.
Take on two charters: defeat the first gate's warden and supply primordial essence for Kett's survey, with shared progress in local co-op.
Added a launcher with update progress, retry guidance, and smaller downloads that reuse unchanged files and apply patches when available.
Smoothed transitions between menus and gameplay, keeping the loading screen visible while the world and effects prepare.
Fixed failed save loads disrupting the current session, so you can continue playing after a save is rejected.
Enemies now regenerate health faster outside combat.
Activated healing waypoints now use distinct teal-green markers to make them easier to recognize.

Release archive

v0.18.0Latest releaseSeptember 9, 2026This update introduces charters to guide your adventures and a new launcher to install and update the game. It also smooths loading transitions and improves save-loading reliability.

v0.17.1August 26, 2026This update gives Echoes of Esker a cohesive visual refresh across the main menu, loading screen, and combat interface.

v0.17.0August 18, 2026This update introduces Echo Runes, letting you claim signature magic from defeated bosses. It also makes combat, automation, inventory, and NPC conversations clearer and smoother.

v0.16.2August 9, 2026This update makes it easier to get started, expands controller support for conversations, and gives automation a more polished and flexible feel.

v0.16.1August 3, 2026This patch improves shop and spell readability, smooths automation visuals, and simplifies in-game notices.

v0.16.0July 16, 2026This update prepares Echoes of Esker for public pre-alpha while improving trait controls and equipment visuals.

v0.15.0July 13, 2026This update introduces vendor-based spell purchasing and reshapes the trait board around deeper elemental paths, passive magic, and more expressive spell upgrades.

v0.14.3June 19, 2026This update expands automation with recipe-selectable Fabricators, craftable Aether Dust, and new second-ring resource sites.

v0.14.2June 15, 2026This update lets you craft items directly from carried ingredients and gives the Grimoire a fuller recipe view with clearer details. It also adds resource veins to discover in the world and smooths a few automation-building pain points.

v0.14.1June 11, 2026This update deepens automation with conveyor belts, clearer built-tile footprints, and broader crafting coverage. It also smooths larger build sessions with controller camera movement and more item art.

v0.14.0June 7, 2026This update introduces automation play, letting you place machines, move resources, and build toward crafted items. It also adds salvaging, usable potions, equipment presentation improvements, and smoother save carry-forward.

v0.13.2May 21, 2026This update expands combat with afflictions, blessings, and more varied gear drops. It also improves equipment presentation, trait navigation, and several inventory and overlay readability issues.

v0.13.1May 18, 2026This patch improves controller and keyboard guidance across combat, conversations, inventory, and the Grimoire. It also smooths ring generation, inventory actions, and setup help for new players.

v0.13.0May 14, 2026This update adds environmental dressing to ring exploration, updates gate progression, and expands guardian, loot, and wand combat content. It also improves the Satchel, Help, dialogue, level-up feedback, screenshots, and input behavior.

v0.12.3May 7, 2026Echoes of Esker is now available on macOS for the first time. This patch also improves ground-targeted casting feedback and makes local AI setup smarter across supported hardware.

v0.12.2May 5, 2026This patch improves NPC conversations, model selection, and controller/menu behavior while making combat information clearer. It also refreshes the recommended local AI model lineup and improves spell presentation in the Grimoire.

v0.12.1April 23, 2026This patch increases the importance of weapons by tying your primary attack to what you have equipped, which changes how spell loadouts and builds come together. It also improves controller menu navigation and makes older saves more reliable to carry forward.

v0.12.0April 20, 2026This update adds the first full loot and inventory pass, with visible item drops and a dedicated Satchel tab for managing gear. It also improves save safety, input handling, and menu behavior across keyboard, mouse, and controller play.

v0.11.2March 29, 2026This update adds tougher enemy variants to the world and introduces a new ground-targeted casting option. It also improves combat readability, menu flow, and a few moment-to-moment gameplay edge cases.

v0.11.1March 25, 2026This patch sharpens combat readability and control, with a more forgiving targeting flow, clearer target information, and better moment-to-moment feedback. It also updates trait progression pacing and trims down enemy durability so fights move faster.

v0.11.0March 21, 2026This update introduces the first major guardian fight, a rebuilt trait screen, and more control over combat targeting and display settings. It also improves enemy reset behavior, projectile interactions, and spell presentation across battles.

v0.10.1March 13, 2026This update improves progression clarity and moment-to-moment controls, with better guidance as you level and cleaner skill management. It also sharpens combat feedback and smooths several local co-op and input edge cases.

v0.10.0March 5, 2026This release delivers a major combat and presentation upgrade, with a rebuilt spell system and much richer audio/visual feedback across battles and exploration. It also improves co-op camera behavior, controls, and settings for a smoother play experience.

v0.9.2February 20, 2026This update expands combat flow with auto attack and level-based skill unlocks, while adding new in-game player options. It also improves cast interruption behavior, rebalances spell pacing, and fixes progression and input edge cases.

v0.9.1February 19, 2026This patch improves local co-op input reliability and cleans up several interface rough edges. It also fixes model download progress so large files report correctly from start to finish.

v0.9.0February 18, 2026This release adds a full progression layer with traits, spell loadouts, and waypoint-based exploration tools. It also introduces save slots, stronger co-op combat scaling, and broad controller and UI improvements.

v0.8.0February 12, 2026This update introduces local co-op play, a major visual upgrade for residents, and richer conversations during interactions. It also improves combat readability and resolves several UI and input edge cases.

v0.7.1February 5, 2026This patch focuses on combat clarity and stability, with persistent enemy defeats and more readable hit feedback. It also includes small spell balance adjustments and a safer NPC brain startup.

v0.7.0February 4, 2026Combat has been expanded with stamina-driven movement, new spell targeting options, and more responsive enemies. The UI now makes spellcasting and combat feedback clearer at a glance.

v0.6.0February 1, 2026Enemy encounters and progression arrive with procedural spawns, experience tracking, and clearer combat readouts. Controller support and new menus make sessions easier to navigate.

v0.5.0January 28, 2026This update expands procedural exploration with ring-based generation and smoother streaming around the player. Simulation math now uses fixed-point values for steadier outcomes.

v0.4.0January 23, 2026Combat arrives with new UI, health feedback, and the first spellcasting options. The simulation now produces more consistent outcomes as systems expand.

v0.3.0January 21, 2026Upgraded the player presentation with a proper model, animation, and improved scene organization.

v0.2.0January 19, 2026Expanded NPC interaction systems with a new runtime layer, streaming responses, and improved model downloads.

v0.1.0January 14, 2026Initial prototype with core simulation, Godot integration, NPC interactions, and export tooling.

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