With its latest Dark and Darker version, Ironmace Games changes the rotation of the maps, adds back the much-missed spectator feature, and more.
Patch notes for Dark and Darker – Hotfix 27 – Friday, January 12, 2024
Updates from Dark and Darker arrive often, and the most recent one is noteworthy. The much-missed spectator option is back thanks to Ironmace Games’ latest patch, which also modifies all drop rates and metrics. Hotfix 28 is a significant update that includes many other changes and modifications to the previously implemented map rotation system. If you haven’t played in a while, this might be your cue to return to the game’s eerie, magical depths.
Dark and Darker update
The most recent hotfix for Dark and Darker focuses more on fine-tuning those features and listening to player input than it does on major class changes and novel concepts. For instance, the prior patch controversially deleted spectator mode. Ironmace now reinstates it into the game, stating, “We discovered that the removal of the spectator option removed highly enjoyable content from the game while only slightly reducing the instances of pre-teamers.”
The most recent hotfix for Dark and Darker concentrates more on fine-tuning those features and listening to player input than the last release, which included a range of class adjustments and inventive systems. For example, it was controversial to eliminate spectator mode in the previous patch. After deleting extremely entertaining stuff from the game, Ironmace now reinstates it, stating, “We realized that the removal of the spectator feature only marginally reduced the instances of pre-teamers.”
Patch notes for Dark and Darker – Hotfix 28 – Friday, January 12, 2024
You will find the complete patch notes here on the official Dark and Darker Discord channel courtesy of Ironmace Games if you want to take a closer look at all of the stat modifications and map tweaks. There, you can also read the official statement from Ironmace Games, in which the developer details the steps it took to make decisions before the update.
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Dark and Darker Playstyle modifications
• Modified the Brave Hunter Pants’ main stats from STR+AGI → DEX+AGI.
• The higher-grade Frost Amulets’ actual physical damage gained has been updated.
• AGI+RESC is now used for Installation Speed and Regular Interact Speed rather than DEX+RESC.
• DEX is now used to determine item equip speed rather than AGI.
• Revised the rating curve for intrinsic magic resistance acquired by your WILL attribute.• As of right now, WILL is used to determine magical interaction and installation speeds rather than KNOW.
• A new Warlock perk called “Demon Armor” has been added. The Warlock can wear plate or chain armor thanks to this perk, but a significant portion of their magical healing must be given up.
• The Golden-created items’ primary stats have been updated.
• Changed the amount of Magic Resistance obtained by rarity for Runestone Gloves, Dashing Boots, Dark Leather Leggings, Ornate Jazerant, and Dark Plate Armor. The amount of projectile damage mitigation received for Fine Cuirass, Heavy Gauntlets, Plate Boots, Plate Pants, and their corresponding crafted counterparts has been updated based on their rarity.
• Bardiche’s strike multiplier has been adjusted from 100%/60% to 100%/70% for every hitbox.
• The attack multiplier of Battle Axe has been adjusted from 100%/60% → 100%/70% for every hitbox.
• The attack multiplier for Double Axe has been adjusted from 100%/60% to 100%/70% for every hitbox.
• Felling Axe’s attack multiplier for each hitbox has been adjusted from 100%/60% to 100%/70%.
• The attack multiplier for each hitbox on Flanged Mace has been adjusted from 100%/70% to 100%/80%.
• Each hitbox’s Halberd attack multiplier has been adjusted from 100%/60%/40% to 100%/70%/50%.• The attack multiplier for Morning Star has been adjusted from 100%/70% to 100%/80% for each hitbox.
• Spear’s attack multiplier for each hitbox has been adjusted from 100%/60% → 100%/70%.
• Surgical kit recovery is now regarded as bodily healing.
• An additional instance of the Ruins has taken the position of the Howling Crypts in the map rotation.
• Several improvements to the Goblin Caves’ performance.• Enhanced the rate at which objects fall out of broken barrels.
• The High Roller dungeons’ spectator mode has returned.
o After their group is ousted from the High Roller dungeon, players can watch other players for a maximum of one minute.
To give yourself an advantage in the difficult role-playing game, peruse our compilation of the best Dark and Darker advice while you wait to go back in to see the update for yourself. If you’re considering trying out a different class, you can also read our comprehensive guide on all the Dark and Darker classes. After all, there is something to fit every distinct playstyle.