Stoneshard Update Brings New Features and Fixes to Enhance Gameplay Experience

September 26, 2025 - Today, fans of Stoneshard, the hardcore turn-based RPG about the perilous life of a medieval mercenary, received an exciting update packed with new features and bug fixes designed to enrich their gaming experience.

This latest update introduces several enhancements, including a fresh side quest titled 'Peculiarities of the Brynnian Hunt,' which promises to add depth and variety to players' adventures. Additionally, two new backpacks-the Burglar Backpack and Trapper Backpack-along with a Belt Pouch purse type, provide more flexibility in managing inventory. Players will also find seven new pieces of gear, including various helmets, gloves, and unique items, enhancing their characters' customization options.

Significant changes have been made to the Diet Morale mechanics, ensuring that decay rates are now static while introducing penalties for insufficient meal variety. This adjustment aims to encourage players to diversify their characters' diets, adding another layer of strategy to survival.

The update also focuses on improving mental health management within the game. Players can now replenish Lifestyle Sanity through new interactions with NPCs and reading materials, making it easier to maintain mental well-being. Furthermore, Psyche states will transition more gradually based on Morale and Sanity levels, offering a smoother progression system.

Bug fixes were prioritized in this update to enhance stability and gameplay. Issues such as crashes caused by specific shield equipment and 'War Cry' usage have been resolved. Softlocks related to shooting arrows, time skipping during events, and dialogue interactions have also been addressed. Additional corrections include skill effect inconsistencies, visual glitches, quest outcomes, system stat refreshing, pathfinding algorithms, exploits, and follower behaviors.

For those interested in diving deeper into the update details or experiencing these changes firsthand, more information is available on the Stoneshard Steam Community page.

With this comprehensive update, Stoneshard continues to refine its challenging yet rewarding gameplay, ensuring that mercenaries traverse the harsh medieval world with even more depth and immersion.