Official Updates
Last reviewed: August 2, 2026. This page separates live changes, announced changes, and unresolved wording using first-party Mistfall Hunter Steam announcements.
Current official status
Section titled “Current official status”- The July 30 client update delivered class balance changes and a list of launch bug fixes.
- The August 1 launch-reward notice announced another client update for the following week, Dried Flower Knot drops, and the Mist Lord challenge in Einherjar Mode. Those changes remain announced, not treated here as live, until official patch notes confirm release.
- The July 30 known-issues notice is preserved for comparison with the later fix list.
July 30 balance wording audit
Section titled “July 30 balance wording audit”The official notes use relative language without numeric deltas. The wiki does not invent percentages, seconds, energy costs, or damage multipliers.
| Class and skill | Official change | Exact delta |
|---|---|---|
| Withered Knight - Charged Dash | Energy drain slightly reduced; tier-1 turning improved | Not disclosed |
| Withered Knight - Basic Attack | First and third thrust damage slightly increased | Not disclosed |
| Withered Knight - Spear Barrage | Damage multiplier slightly increased | Not disclosed |
| Withered Knight - Rainbow Piercer | Energy cost and cooldown slightly reduced | Not disclosed |
| Withered Knight - Block | Energy cost reduced | Not disclosed |
These unresolved deltas are also represented as Not verified in applicable skill and talent records. A later source must provide a number or a reproducible measurement before the field becomes numeric.
Launch reference timeline
Section titled “Launch reference timeline”| Date | Official source | Player-facing significance |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | Second wave of launch rewards | Rewards plus announced next update and Mist Lord challenge |
| July 30, 2026 | Launch rewards and update | Balance wording and launch fixes |
| July 30, 2026 | Known issues | Launch issue baseline |
| July 24, 2026 | Official launch FAQ | Launch timing, editions, account, and platform answers |
| July 24, 2026 | DevNote 7 | Optimization work and Season 1 preview |
| July 17, 2026 | Official launch announcement | Launch content including Polearm and Shield and Holy weapons |
| July 13, 2026 | Development update | Pre-launch priorities and reported adjustments |
| June 17, 2026 | Open-beta live update | Test-build fixes and stability context |
| June 14, 2026 | Open-beta launch notice | Hallowgrove and Withered Knight test coverage |
| June 13, 2026 | DevNote 6 | Withered Knight and combat-system development details |
For entity-level mechanics, use the skills catalogue, talents catalogue, and exact mechanics policy.