Game Update Summary

World, NPCs, audio, combat, UI, and crafting changes.

World & Environment

• Towns are now fully walled in, with more foliage and children added.
• Added a few castles.
• The Scar area has been replaced with a Volcano biome/area, with nicer lava textures.
• Added a spiral bone staircase in the Scar/Volcano biome leading to the boss room.
• Boss room has more textures.
• Added butterflies and birds.
• Increased distance between towns.
• Added better pathways and improved pathing.

NPCs & Towns

• Most/all NPCs now have limb articulation.
• Removed building doors and fixed interaction menus.
• Quest NPCs are easier to find and have shorter roaming distances.

Audio & Ambience

• Added game music.
• Added boss music.
• Added more ambient noises.

Combat & Animation

• Updated attacking animations.
• Reduced overall monster sizing.

UI / Quality of Life

• Minimap changes.
• Changed the settings/admin menu appearance.
• Fixed click-to-walk.

Crafting & Progression

• Added functional crafting stations: Fletching, Smithing, Smelting, and Cooking.
• Added tiered axes/pickaxes — you now need the right level to wield them, and you can’t cut trees or mine rocks without the proper tool.

Overall: The update focuses on world immersion, audio atmosphere, NPC polish, UI fixes, and deeper crafting progression.