Alpha 5 is here, baby! Remember, if you wish to keep playing on alpha 4.2, just follow this guide before launching the new version.

You can find the full patch notes here, as it looks like we've hit the size limit for announcements.

There might be some bugs that got through the testing builds from the recent changes, but once we iron them out in the next minor update, I think we will be able to describe Darkwood as pretty darn stable! It looks like we're in the final stages of modifying the gameplay mechanics. As of now, we still have to work on a few things, like The Well (or get rid of it in favour of something else), adding unpredictability to exploring locations, or the loot distribution system, and of course some technical stuff like gamma settings and normalizing the camera zoom across all resolutions... But once we're through with that, we can focus on the things veteran players are interested most: adding more content!

Hotfix 1, 13.06.2015

Generating a new world is required for some of these fixes to take effect! - Fixed a case where the burned cottage between the Meadow and Old Woods would be rotated incorrectly. - Fixed crafting requirements for high level workbenches. - Added workbench level cap. - Removed some repair kits from the game. - Added a few missing translations. - Added loot to a picture on the wall. - Fixed pigs in the pigshed being aggro to the player when attacked by villagers. - Fixed not being able to enter the journal when dreaming. - Fixed villager in pigsheds not doing any damage. - REMOVE KEBAB - Dogs are a bit relentless sometimes. Don't know why, so I temporarily nerfed their speed slightly.

Hotfix 2, 15.06.2015

- Fixed exploit for The Three and Mushroom Gift. - Fixed Mirror disappearing after the night. The Acid Wizard

[ 2015-06-12 18:36:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING:
Darkwood is in Early Access right now. This means that:
- The game will have bugs (ranging from minor annoyances to not being able to run the game at all) and will change during development.
- Your savegames will NOT be compatible between updates.
- New versions will be released in 1-2 month intervals.
- The difficulty will be unbalanced and unfair.
It is strongly recommended you ONLY buy the game if you want to influence the development. Otherwise, please wait for the final release.

PLEASE READ THE KNOWN ISSUES THREAD BEFORE BUYING

Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience.

The fear of unknown is powerful. Your senses will be deceived by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere in the woods lies the truth, an explanation to what has happened in this godforsaken place.

• By day, explore the randomly generated woods, scavenge for materials and weapons, discover secrets, solve mysteries and talk, trade with or kill the various inhabitants of Darkwood.
  
• By night, return to your hideout, barricade, set up traps and hide or defend yourself from the horrors that lurk in the dark.
  
• Gain skills or perks by extracting essence from mutated fauna and flora and injecting it into your bloodstream.
  
• Each action you take will have impact on Darkwood and its inhabitants. The choices you make will define the story which you will experience.
  
• As days go by, the lines between reality and nightmarish fantasies will begin to blur. You will start to question the protagonist's sanity, but may also stumble upon your own hidden fears...