Game Updates

Patch Notes

Latest updates and changes to Shape of Dreams

Release History

Track all game updates, bug fixes, and new features

Hotfix - Bug Fixes and Performance

v1.2.1

Hotfix addressing critical bugs from the March update including Omen of Pain placement issues, combat mechanics, performance improvements, and various UI fixes.

Highlights

  • Fixed Omen of Pain blocking boss path
  • Improved Steam Deck and device performance
  • Fixed Corrupted Chaos bonus application
  • Corrected Essence of Mortality score impact
  • Fixed Shell's Annihilation Stance basic attack
  • Resolved controller input issues
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Bug Fixes

Omen of Pain
- Omen of Pain no longer appears in the first world
- Omen of Pain no longer completely blocks the path to the boss

Combat & Gameplay
- Fixed a bug where the dodge-related bonus provided by Corrupted Chaos was occasionally not applied
- Fixed a bug where stars dealing extra damage to shields did not affect Mirage Skin or other shields
- Fixed a bug where the basic attack immediately following a dash while using Shell's Annihilation Stance would occasionally miss

Performance & Controls
- Fixed an issue where performance dropped significantly on certain devices, including the Steam Deck, since the last update
- To resolve issues with virtual controller malfunctions, the controller/PC input conflict message has been re-added, but it will no longer be displayed during a run
- Fixed a bug when using a controller where Essence would occasionally move to an invisible slot and disappear

UI & Cosmetics
- Fixed a bug where purchasing Costumes in the lobby would occasionally consume Stardust without completing the purchase
- Fixed a bug where emotes could occasionally not be edited in the lobby

Scoring & Gameplay Balance
- Fixed a bug where Essence of Mortality had an unintended, significant impact on scores

Co-op Fixes
- Fixed a bug in co-op games where the Corrupted Chaos window would close automatically
- Fixed a bug in co-op games where certain Costumes would obstruct other players' views

Localization & Tutorials
- Fixed a bug where the Japanese and Chinese tutorials would stall during the scene where the Hunter appears
- Improved various translated texts

Modding
- Updating created mods will no longer reset the mod visibility setting to "Hidden"

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Thank you for your patience and continued support. We appreciate all bug reports and feedback from the community.

Lizard Smoothie 💫

March Update - Omen of Pain

v1.2

Major balance adjustments, new Corrupted Chaos system, expanded Constellations, and new Luck/Destiny shrines. This update focuses on expanding build diversity and introducing new challenges within the Rapids.

Highlights

  • Year of the Red Horse commemorative rewards
  • New Corrupted Chaos system in Mist of Pain
  • Remnants of Luck and Destiny shrines for build customization
  • Traveler costumes for appearance customization
  • Major balance adjustments to increase build diversity
  • 9 new Constellation stars
  • New Memory: Phase Shift
  • 3 new Essences: Apathy, Epiphany, and Mortality
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Hello Travelers,

Thank you for always exploring the world of dreams with Shape of Dreams.
Thanks to your feedback and passion, the dream world continues to evolve and expand.

In this March update, we have introduced new challenges, systems, and a large-scale balance adjustment aimed at expanding build diversity.
Face new threats and rewards within the Rapids, and create your own unique builds in more ways than before.

Below are the major highlights of this update.

Year of the Red Horse Commemorative Rewards

To celebrate the Year of the Red Horse, limited commemorative souvenirs will be distributed throughout the year.
Log in to the game and claim your rewards!

Omen of Pain, Corrupted Chaos

The Mist of Pain is covering the Rapids.

Battles within the mist will be more difficult, but you will be able to obtain a special reward called Corrupted Chaos.
Acquire unique stats and effects that cannot be obtained from normal Chaos.

Luck and Destiny

Two new shrines have been added to help you complete the build you want.

At the Remnants of Luck, you can spend gold to increase the number of reward options.

The Remnants of Destiny allows you to sacrifice the quality of Essences you currently possess in exchange for different Essences.

Both shrines can be discovered while traveling through the Rapids.

New Secrets Within the Rapids

A Hungry Maw born from ruin awaits unfortunate souls.

In addition, multiple new secrets have been added that you may encounter while exploring the Rapids.

Traveler Costumes

Due to many player requests, outfits that allow you to change the Traveler's appearance have been added as a way to thank you for your continued support.

Show off your status as a seasoned Traveler!

Major Balance Adjustments

Many changes have been made to adjust overly dominant builds that created repetitive gameplay experiences, revive previously underused Memories and Essences, and ultimately increase the variety of viable builds.

For example:
- Some Memories now include bonus health scaling, making maximum health builds stronger.
- Certain concentration-type Memories, such as Static Discharge and Distorted Mind, can now use dodge abilities during casting.

You can review all changes below.

## Additional Content

The following new content has been added in this update.

Expanded Constellations
- 3 new Common Life Stars: Confidence, Layered Scales, Anchor of Reality
- 3 new Common Destruction Stars: Split Blossom, Bestification, Phantom Breaker
- 2 new Common Imagination Stars: Liminal Expansion, Glass Pockets

1 new Memory
- Phase Shift

3 new Essences
- Essence of Apathy
- Essence of Epiphany
- Essence of Mortality

2 new Mini-Boss Modifiers
- Blood Thorn
- Aura of Cold

2 new Souvenirs
- Mini Aurena
- Mini Bismuth

4 new Emotes
- Lacerta — "Oh no…"
- Mist — "Dejected"
- Yubar — "Keep Your Composure."
- Vesper — "Salvation"

## Game Balance

The difficulty of co-op gameplay has increased.
Monster spawn count, health, and damage scaling based on the number of players now increase more steeply.

Land of Pyrana
- All Fire Soul's damage is reduced by 15%
- The delayed explosion radius of Fire Soul's laser attack is now more clearly indicated
- Fire Soul's Lava field attack radius reduced by 15%
- All Hellfire Spiders' damage reduced by 15%
- Hellfire Spider's melee attacks no longer apply burn
- Scorching Wolf attack recovery after basic attack increased 1s → 1.25s
- Scorching Wolf's movement speed is reduced by 15%

Whispering Lotus Plateau
- Soul Swordsman's melee attack damage is reduced by 20%

Event-Ambush
- No longer appears in the first world

Event-Burning Forest
- No longer appears too close to the starting area

Lucid Dream-Prudent Jellyfish
- Cooldown reduction penalty increased from 40% → 50%

Curse-Dream Affiction: Dissociative (Control inversion)
- Removed

## Memory & Essence Balance

### Common Memories

Ice Claw
- First hit damage: 140% Ability Power → 130% Ability Power + 5% Bonus Health
- Second hit damage: 264% Ability Power → 240% Ability Power + 10% Bonus Health

Glacial Stomp
- Damage: 230% Ability Power → 210% Ability Power + 8% Bonus Health
- Shield: 60% Ability Power → 40% Ability Power + 2% Bonus Health

Bone Crusher
- Shockwave damage: 420% Ability Power → 420% Ability Power + 22% Bonus Health

Glacial Hammer
- Damage: 220% Ability Power → 200% Ability Power + 8% Bonus Health

Great Frost Sword
- Cooldown: 11s → 9s
- Damage: 250% Ability Power → 240% Ability Power + 12% Bonus Health

Immolation
- Damage per second: 165% Ability Power → 150% Ability Power + 9% Bonus Health

Pew
- Dodge abilities can now be used during casting.

Flame Jet
- Dodge abilities can now be used during casting.

Static Discharge
- Dodge abilities can now be used during casting.

Shadow Volley
- Dodge abilities can now be used during casting.

Stygian Rush
- Casting direction can now be changed quickly
- Dodge abilities can be used during casting
- Movement speed penalty while charging is reduced 50% → 15%
- Maximum damage increased by 20%
- Hitting enemies now grants a shield scaling with Attack Damage for 3 seconds

Anti-Gravity
- The effect radius increased by 20%
- Cast time reduced by 75%
- Movement is now possible during casting

Dark Bolt
- Damage increased by 40%

Backstep
- Movement speed increased by 20% (+5%) for 3 seconds after casting

Final Explosion
- Damage: 850% Ability Power → 850% Ability Power + 100% Bonus Health
- Now grants 75 (+15) Armor during casting

Dark Spear
- Damage increased by 10%
- Cast time reduced by 50%
- Shield damage increased by 100%

Spectral Bullet
- Post-cast delay 0s → 0.1s

### Common Essences

Essence of Shatter
- Cooldown 10s → 8s

Essence of Talc
- Cooldown 10s → 8s

Essence of Responsibility
- Cooldown 10s → 8s

Essence of Regeneration
- Total healing increased by 25%
- Healing speed increased by 40%

Essence of Celestial
- Cooldown 10s → 8s

Essence of Vengeance
- Damage: 102% Ability Power → 93% Ability Power + 4% Bonus Health

Essence of Aftershock
- Damage: 200% Ability Power → 200% Ability Power + 20% Bonus Health

Essence of Reflex
- Damage: 120% Ability Power → 100% Ability Power + 4% Bonus Health

Essence of Direness
- HP threshold to reach maximum cooldown reduction: 30% → 50%

Essence of Blades
- Damage increased by 20%

Essence of Insensitivity
- Duration 3s → 4s

Essence of Giant
- Health gained 260 → 270
- Health required for 1% damage increase 50 → 70

Perfection
- Granted stat values are reduced by 10%

Essence of Predation
- Bonus damage to Bosses and Trackers: 60% → 40%
- Now grants 1 Attack Power, 1 Spell Power, or 5 Max Health randomly when obtaining a Power Orb

Divine Faith
- Memory damage per stack 0.5% → 0.4%

## Traveler-Specific Changes

### Lacerta

Salamander Powder
- Now grants 15% Attack Speed, and the Attack Speed bonus increases by 5% each time a Memory is enhanced.

Precision Shot
- Now ignores the target's Armor.

### Mist

Memory – Lunge
- Mist now enters a dodge state while dashing, allowing the attack to avoid enemy attacks during the dash.
- If the attack hits an enemy, the cooldown of Swift Step is reduced by 60%.

Memory – Unbreakable Determination
- Dodge abilities can now be used during casting.

### Yubar

Supernova
- The growth speed of the star increases proportionally with Memory Haste.

Cataclysm
- Meteor damage radius increased by 15%.

Exotic Matter
- Damage per stack: 125% Ability Power → 110% Ability Power
- Maximum stacks: 4 → 3
- Casting the Ultimate immediately fills the maximum stacks.
- Each enhancement increases the explosion radius by 5%, up to 50%.

New Star: Flexible Star – Galactic Shower
- The number of meteors that can be dropped by Cataclysm increases by 1 for each additional Light Memory Yubar possesses.

### Vesper

Cruel Sun
- Minimum damage: 150% Ability Power → 125% Ability Power
- Maximum damage: 450% Ability Power → 380% Ability Power + 17% Bonus Health

El's Sanctuary
- The effect radius increased by 10%.

Baptism of the Sun
- Now, only up to 6 stacks can be maintained simultaneously.

Flexible – Pride Flare
- Dodge abilities can now be used while casting Cruel Sun.

### Bismuth

Pure Soul
- Damage reduced by 10%.
- Enhancement requirement to reach the maximum projectile count: 9 → 12.

Valiant Heart
- Damage reduced by 20%.

Distorted Mind
- Dodge abilities can now be used during casting.

Destruction – Enlightenment
- If Bismuth does not possess multiple identical Traveler Memories, the Attack Speed gained increases by 50%.

Destruction – Arrow of the Mind
- If Bismuth does not possess multiple identical Traveler Memories, Max Health will not decrease.

Survival – Light Footsteps
- If Bismuth does not possess multiple identical Traveler Memories, the Movement Speed increase is boosted by 30%.

Imagination – Book of Knowledge
- If Bismuth does not possess multiple identical Traveler Memories, the amount of stats gained increases by 50%.

Flexible – Say Hello to My Little Friends!
- Cooldown penalty: 1s → 2s
- If Bismuth does not possess multiple identical Traveler Memories, the cooldown will not increase.

Flexible – Steadfast Heart
- Shield gained: 40% of damage → 30% of damage
- If Bismuth does not possess multiple identical Traveler Memories, the shield gained increases by 100%.

### Shell

Laceration
- The cooldown of Blue Form is reduced by 15% per enemy hit, up to 60%.
- Dodge abilities can now be used while casting Blue Form.
- Blue Form damage increased by 15%.
- Blue Form cast time and invulnerability duration: 0.45s → 0.6s

Annihilation Stance
- While affected by Annihilation Stance: Dodge ability Memory Acceleration increases by 30 (+6)
- The maximum charge count increases by 2
- Base Attack Power increase: 30% → 35%
- Sword Energy damage reduced by 15%.

Flexible – Rapid Draw
- The short movement speed penalty applied after casting Blue Form has been removed.

Flexible – Controlled Madness
- If this Star is equipped, the newly added Dodge Memory Haste and maximum charge increase effects from Annihilation Stance will not apply.

## Minor Changes

- Armor can now appear as a Chaotic option.
- Opening Recollections is available from the Lobby and in-game pause menu.
- Chaos-granted stats can now be checked via status icons above the HP bar.
- The stat window can now be locked when using a controller.
- Fixed a bug where important objects occasionally appeared on top of campfires.
- Improved lobby list usability when using controllers.
- Multiplayer settings can now be changed from the pause menu when using controllers.
- The Distant Memory event now grants Corrupted Chaos instead of Common Chaos.
- Removed controller/PC input conflict messages based on player feedback.
- The Inversion Sigil event no longer converts distributed damage from Essence of Flexibility into elemental damage.
- Adjusted overly echoing audio effects in Forest of Turbulence and Eroded Isle of Despair.
- General performance improvements and optimization.
- Localization improvements in several regions.

## Bug Fixes

- Fixed an issue where the True Support achievement could not be completed in some situations.
- Fixed an issue where Memory cooldowns appeared longer in certain shop and shrine tooltips.
- Fixed a bug where the game could freeze when Mist used Essence of Abyss.
- Fixed an issue where Rifts could remain permanently closed when loading saves in Hunter-occupied rooms.
- Fixed an issue where Rifts could remain permanently closed when loading saves with the Marsh of Destiny lucid dream active.
- Fixed an issue where players could become permanently trapped in the Otherworld after defeating a hidden boss and loading a save.
- Fixed a bug where some star effects disappeared when Vesper's Discipline or Aurena's Dangerous Theory transformed due to an Apple of Discord.
- Fixed mismatched reward levels between the tooltip and the actual reward.
- Fixed an issue where Shell would occasionally stand still and swing when using MOBA controls after removing Sword Energy from Annihilation Stance.
- Fixed fake Rifts that appeared but could not actually be entered.
- Fixed an issue where achievement completion text appeared in English in some languages.
- Fixed an issue where Shell's Gunpowder Propelled Leap star did not increase Flash Step cooldown.
- Fixed text overlap issues in some star descriptions.
- Fixed an issue where souvenirs equipped by other players were sometimes not visible in co-op.

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Your feedback always helps Shape of Dreams grow.

We hope this update makes your journey more exciting and diverse. The dream world will continue to expand. New adventures await you. See you in your dreams.

Thank you.
Lizard Smoothie 💫

Patch 1.1.1 - Bug Fixes

v1.1.1

Critical bug fixes for Limbo mode, Mirage Skins, Lucid Dreams, and various visual and gameplay issues.

Highlights

  • Fixed permanent invincibility bug
  • Fixed infinite loading screen issue
  • Fixed Limbo + Lucid Dreams exploit
  • Fixed Marsh of Destiny bugs
  • Fixed Mirage Skin visual issues
  • Shattered Mirage Skin stun adjustments
  • Translation fixes
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Hello, Travelers!

We are delighted to share with you the detailed patch notes for the 1.1.1 update being applied today. As we prepare for the journey ahead, we continue to closely monitor your feedback. Thank you for playing. We wish you an amazing adventure ahead!

## Bug Fixes

Critical Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where enemies could appear in a state of permanent invincibility
- Fixed a bug where the loading screen would sometimes persist infinitely when joining the lobby

Visual Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where extremely bright and flickering flashes would occur on certain devices
- Fixed a bug where some effects appeared pink in co-op games
- Fixed a bug where Mist's cloak would not flutter on certain devices

Mirage Skin Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where the pink missiles of Delusion Mirage Skin would sometimes remain motionless and persist indefinitely
- Adjusted so that after being stunned by Shattered Mirage Skin, you cannot be stunned again for 1.5 seconds
- Adjusted so that shields destroyed by Shattered Mirage Skin are not counted as "damage taken" in the results screen

Limbo & Lucid Dreams:
- Fixed a bug where, after loading the Limbo game and returning to the lobby, Lucid Dreams: Order and Lucid Dreams: Chaos could be used
- Fixed a bug where, in games using Lucid Dreams: Marsh of Destiny, Mirage Skin would affect special monsters such as Dark Moon's Clone and Dream Teller
- Fixed a bug where temporary penalties from Lucid Dream: Marsh of Destiny would become permanent

Co-op Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where, after dying and reviving in a toxic area during co-op, the healing reduction effect would persist indefinitely

Localization:
- Fixed some translation errors

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Thank you to everyone who has continued this dream journey with us and shown unwavering love and support following the Shape of Dreams update.

Your passion and insights are a great source of strength for us.

Thank you!
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Shape of Dreams v1.1 Update

v1.1

A massive content update featuring official mods support, new game mode Limbo, hidden boss, 5 new Mirage Skins, extensive balance changes, and numerous bug fixes.

Highlights

  • Official Steam Workshop mod support
  • New Limbo game mode for veterans
  • Hidden boss: Companion of the Starry Sky
  • 5 new Mirage Skins
  • 6 new random events
  • 2 new Memories, 5 new Essences
  • Vesper's 2nd Ultimate ability
  • One-Shot Protection system
  • Extensive balance changes for all travelers
  • Performance improvements
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Hello, Travelers!

Thank you for patiently awaiting the v1.1 update of Shape of Dreams. Your passion, insights, and invaluable feedback have driven the creation of this update and allowed the world of dreams to grow richer and more expansive than ever. The time has finally come to answer your anticipation.

A new era of Shape of Dreams begins now.

## Official Mods Support

Explore a wide variety of mods through the Steam Workshop and build your own dream world.

## Limbo: the Ultimate Challenge

Limbo is a new game mode created for highly skilled veterans, featuring a difficulty level far beyond the existing "Nightmare". Endure extreme agony and satisfy the Empress of Pain to earn exclusive rewards.

## Hidden Boss: Companion of the Starry Sky

A new secret has been added to the world of the "Fragment of the Starry Sky". Face the Companion of the Night Sky and claim special rewards.

## Obliteration

Exclude specific Memories or Essences from appearing in your adventure.

## New Threats

Added 5 new Mirage Skins - As you descend deeper into the Rapids, more diverse Mirage Skins will appear, offering travelers additional threats beyond the existing healing reduction.

## Rich Randomness

Added 6 new random events:
- Whispering Lotus Plateau – Black Rain, Giant Ink Drop Warning
- Eroded Isle of Despair – Toxic Area, Symbiote Habitat
- Land of Pyirana – Meteoric Life
- Fragment of the Starry Sky – Gaze of the Abyss

## New Items

Memories:
- Judging Greatsword
- Permafrost

Essences:
- Essence of Domination
- Essence of Reflex
- Essence of Umbra
- Essence of the Abyss
- Essence of Stillness

Lucid Dreams:
- False Lifeline (Good)
- Fish Scales (Evil)
- Marsh of Destiny (Evil)
- Prudent Jellyfish (Evil)

Stars:
- 4 New Life Common Stars
- 4 New Imagination Stars
- Added Vesper's 2nd Ultimate
- Added 3 New Vesper Flexible Stars

Other:
- 2 New Souvenirs – Mini Ubar, Mini Vesper
- New Emote Set – Plague Doctor

## Balance Changes

Extensive balance changes across items, constellations, and all 8 travelers. See full patch notes for details.

## Fixes

- Added One-Shot Protection
- Improved mid-game join settings
- Pitch-Black Ore drop rate increased 5% → 8%
- Many bug fixes and performance improvements
- Reduced memory usage
- Improved freezing and stuttering

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Your support and presence have always been the driving force that propels Shape of Dreams forward. May this update enrich your journey even further, and rest assured, we will continue expanding the world of dreams alongside every step you take.

See you again in the realm of dreams.

Thank you!
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Patch 1.0.9 - Performance & Stability

v1.0.9

Major performance optimizations with new graphics settings, bug fixes for Shell traveler, co-op improvements, and enhanced cross-platform support.

Highlights

  • New Fog Quality "Off" option for huge FPS boost
  • Texture Quality settings added
  • Major performance optimizations
  • Linux and Mac input fixes
  • Shell traveler bug fixes
  • Apple of Discord fixes
  • Co-op cutscene and lobby improvements
  • 4:3 resolution UI fix
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Hello, Travelers!

This update focuses on enhancing overall performance and stability while addressing several key bugs.

Your continued feedback has been invaluable in helping us refine Shape of Dreams. Please keep sharing your thoughts with us — every comment helps us make the game better.

## Optimization

New Graphics Settings:
- Added "Off" option for Fog Quality settings
→ Greatly improves FPS, especially on lower-end PCs
- Added Texture Quality settings

Performance Improvements:
- Overall game performance optimization
- Fixed severe frame drops and high GPU usage in the title screen and certain maps
- Improved Unity engine security features

## Adjustments

Gameplay:
- The cast time of Sneeze now scales with Attack Speed
- Reduced the visual intensity of elemental effects on large bosses
- When both Travelers and Heroic Bosses die simultaneously, Travelers will now revive instead of triggering game over
- Ultimate Malice star now consistently applies to Annihilation Stance

## Bug Fixes

General:
- Fixed mouse button input malfunction on Linux and Mac systems
- Fixed a bug where the game could freeze when selecting Play Tutorial or identifying Artifacts in certain languages
- Fixed the inaccurate completion rate display for Déjà vu
- Fixed occasional slowdown in Sneeze cast time

Shell Traveler Fixes:
- Fixed abnormal Attack Damage and Attack Speed when using Essence of Quicksilver
- Fixed Shell Traveler sometimes moving more slowly without reason

Item & Star Fixes:
- Fixed Apple of Discord disabling certain star effects, such as Controlled Madness
- Fixed Embrace Mortality damage boost being applied multiple times under specific conditions

Game Mode Fixes:
- Fixed multiple bugs that occurred when leaving and returning to a Chaos area without claiming rewards
- Fixed Mirage Skin monsters continuously refreshing the Delusional effect through burn damage
- Fixed White Night safe zone failing to activate when using certain Memories

UI Fixes:
- Fixed the inability to change Traveler Memories in the Constellation screen when playing at 4:3 resolution

Co-op Fixes:
- Fixed Lucid Dream selection resetting when a new Traveler joined a Co-op lobby
- Fixed clients being unable to skip the final boss cutscene in certain cases
→ Travelers no longer take damage during cutscene playback

Localization:
- Updated several translation texts

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We truly appreciate your passion and support for Shape of Dreams.

Our team will continue to refine and expand the game based on your feedback — and we can't wait to share what's coming next.

Thank you!
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Hotfix 1.0.8 - Critical Bug Fixes

v1.0.8

Critical hotfix addressing hidden boss soul drop issues, lobby freeze, and text alignment bugs.

Highlights

  • Fixed hidden boss soul drop bug
  • Fixed rift not opening after boss
  • Fixed lobby freeze issue
  • Fixed text alignment bugs
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🔧 Hotfix Details

Critical Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, after battling a hidden boss, souls would sometimes not drop, and the rift would fail to open
- Fixed a bug where the game could freeze on the lobby search screen

UI Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where some text displayed with incorrect vertical alignment

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We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the players who reported these issues, and especially to Traveler 水宝 for providing a crucial clue that helped us resolve the problem.

Thank you for your continued support!
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Patch 1.0.7 - Progression & Balance

v1.0.7

Major progression improvements with Stardust rewards for Traveler Mastery, achievement adjustments, extensive balance changes, performance optimizations, and critical bug fixes.

Highlights

  • Stardust rewards for Traveler Mastery levels
  • 30% reduction in mastery points required
  • Achievement requirement adjustments
  • Stardust rewards tripled from Artifacts
  • Flash Freeze buffed (2 charges, lower cooldown)
  • Performance optimization for late-game
  • Fixed final boss white screen bug
  • Fixed negative currency bug
  • Multiple traveler-specific bug fixes
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## Progression

Traveler Mastery Rewards:
- Added Stardust rewards for Traveler Mastery levels
→ Receive 250 Stardust at levels 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30
- You now receive all mastery rewards even if you exit the game, are disconnected, or experience a crash
- Required mastery points for levels 0–30 reduced by 30%

Achievement Adjustments:
- Several overly repetitive achievements have had their completion requirements lowered:
→ Eternal Rest, Go with the Flow, They're Just Big Cats, The True Ruler of the Forest, Feels Like Home, Hunters? What Hunters?
- Achievements that have been completed due to these changes will now unlock when entering the first stream

Stardust Rewards Increased:
- From Artifact: 20 → 60
- From Dream of the Star Seeker: 20 → 100

## General

- You can now skip the cutscene of knocking on the door in the Garden
- Players can join co-op sessions up until just before the final boss encounter
- After all monsters are defeated:
→ The Flame Tornado in the Crimson Flame Demon event will stop spawning
→ Random Teleport in the Warped Space event will cease

## Balance Adjustments

Memories & Essence:
- One Step, One Kill: Now restores Health after defeating any boss
- Essence of Rejuvenation: Healing increased by 50%
- Essence of Blossoming: Damage reduction 80% → 70%
- Flash Freeze: Max charges 1 → 2, cooldown 6.5s → 5s, damage +30%
- Great Frost Sword: Damage +25%, single-target bonus 200% → 350%
- Static Discharge: Max damage +30%
- Pressure Point: Collision damage +40%

Monsters:
- Lava pool duration from Fire Spirits is reduced by 50%
- In non-Nightmare difficulties, Infernus now summons 2 pillars instead of 3
- The number of small fireballs during the final boss's Meteor Shower now scales with difficulty

## Optimization

- Added option to adjust "Player Skill Count" in graphics settings for smoother late-game performance
- Performance optimizations for Travelers, Memories, and Essences such as Bismuth, Essence of Charcoal, Battle Cry, and Blizzard
- Fixed severe frame drops when interacting with the Altar Cleansing in long sessions
- Blizzard now supports up to 10 instances per Traveler simultaneously

## Bug Fixes

General:
- Fixed a bug where a white screen would appear and block progress at the final boss
- Fixed a bug where all platforms broke at the end of Phase 1 in the final boss fight
- Fixed a bug where excessive currency collection caused negative currency values
- Fixed the inconsistent activation of Soul Prison
- Fixed overlapping spawn issues with Teleport Remnants and Shrines on the Eroded Isle of Despair
- Fixed incorrect colors for certain visual effects
- Fixed mismatched tooltip text for the Hero Boss Reverie Quest
- Fixed missing resurrection effect indicators above the Health bar for certain stars
- Fixed missing Determination Shard resurrection icons after loading a save
- Fixed persistent gold tooltips when using a controller
- Fixed quests that triggered after moving to the final boss
- Fixed locked Rifts in loaded games
- Fixed disappearing Rift leading to the final boss after reloading
- Fixed missing souls and rifts after defeating a boss in the Eternity Prison
- Fixed projectiles from Essence of Accuracy applying multiple damage bonuses
- Fixed Hunt Threat level increasing after reloading a game from a captured location
- Fixed the Bliss of Ignorance Curse behavior when multiple instances were active
- Fixed incorrect progress display for Déjà Vu
- Fixed extended casting time for Sneeze
- Fixed quest text not updating after entering Deeper Dreams
- Fixed text appearing in the wrong language
- Reduced crash frequency due to memory overuse and during save operations
- Fixed an issue preventing gold or Dreamdust sharing in the Norway region

Achievements:
- Fixed Coin Explosion is not counted as crowd control for the Now Now Stay Still achievement
- Fixed Teal Blade is not counted as a movement skill in Vesper's Peak challenge
- Fixed Cruel Sun not counting as a cold memory in Vesper's challenge
- Fixed and adjusted completion conditions for Aurena's Overflowing Healing achievement

Co-op:
- Fixed items being dropped during Rift travel with travel voting disabled
- Fixed Barrier Battery achievement not being completable by clients
- Fixed the co-op session not starting when a player disconnected before fighting Azraq
- Fixed chat bans resetting when a banned player rejoined the game

Travelers:
- Fixed Mist's Charged Sabre not functioning properly
- Fixed Vesper's Cruel Sun, causing skill lock before moving to the next area
- Fixed Nachia's Moonlight Pact becoming unusable when combined with Essence of Paranoia
- Fixed Soul Oil of Shell and Life Neglect not affecting non-primary targets
- Fixed Shell's basic attack not applying 50% of attack effects to non-primary targets

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Thank you for your continued support!
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Hotfix 1.0.6 - Bug Fixes

v1.0.6

Critical bug fixes for Memories not hitting enemies, boss fight issues, and achievement tracking corrections.

Highlights

  • Fixed Memories not hitting enemies
  • Fixed Azraq rewards spawning outside map
  • Fixed final boss white screen
  • Fixed Dark Urge boss healing bug
  • Fixed achievement tracking for Memories
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## Bug Fixes

Memory Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where certain Memories did not hit enemies:
→ Searing Charge, Stygian Rush, World Cracker
- Fixed a bug where Burrow Memory was not counted as a crowd control skill in related achievements
- Fixed a bug where Sparkling Water Gun Memory was not counted as a crowd control or healing skill in related achievements
- Fixed a bug where Ice Shield Memory was not counted as a crowd control or healing skill in related achievements

Boss Fight Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where rewards spawned outside the map during the Azraq boss fight
- Fixed a bug where the screen would remain white and not proceed during the final boss fight
- Fixed a bug where bosses would fully heal by killing other monsters when Dark Urge Lucid Dream was active
- Fixed a bug where Big Baam's laser attack and Nyx's Comet Dash attack did not deal damage to players

General Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where the top-right timer would increase abnormally when traveling to the next world via a Rift
- Fixed a bug where the tick marks on the player's health bar appeared denser than intended

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Thank you for your continued support!
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Patch 1.0.5 - Stability & Performance

v1.0.5

Major stability improvements, save file corruption fixes, extensive bug fixes for all travelers, co-op improvements, and performance optimizations.

Highlights

  • Fixed save file corruption bug
  • Increased Heroic Boss Stardust rewards
  • Fixed final boss cutscene white screen
  • Fixed Azraq soul spawn bug
  • Performance improvements for shields
  • Lacerta, Nachia, Bismuth bug fixes
  • Co-op Black Hole fix
  • Projectile compression for performance
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## Changes

Progression:
- Increased bonus Stardust obtained by defeating Heroic Bosses at higher difficulties (0/1/3/5 → 0/2/4/7)
- Increased bonus Stardust obtained from activating Evil Lucid Dreams (1 → 3)

Gameplay Adjustments:
- In co-op games, the Light Pillar in the World of Pure White no longer requires all players to be nearby
- Travelers can no longer be chain-stunned by the Oppressor's hypnosis attack in Forgotten Naraka's cave
- Meteor Showers during Hazardous Weather in Land of Pyrana now stop after all enemies are defeated
- The star that enhances the first obtained Essence now ignores certain Essences such as Camilla's Gift and Metallic Crystal
- Vesper with Reckless Leap equipped now casts Discipline at maximum range instantly if cast beyond range

Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where Baam's teleport attack marker and actual hit location differed when receiving a movement speed bonus
- Fixed a bug where teleporting away and leaving summoned monsters behind on some maps occupied by Stalkers in the Eroded Isle of Despair would make progression impossible
- Fixed several text typos and translation errors

## Bug Fixes

General:
- Fixed a bug where crashes could corrupt save files, display Korean text, and break the Constellation UI
- Fixed a bug where the final boss cutscene sometimes wouldn't start, leaving the screen white and starting the battle anyway
- Fixed a bug where characters could not move upon reaching the World of Pure White
- Fixed a bug where killing Azraq with DoT damage mid-roll caused the soul to spawn outside the map and locked the rift
- Fixed some achievements occasionally not unlocking: True Support, Master of Evasion, Introduction to Elements
- Fixed a bug where aiming indicators for channeled Memories like Shadow Bullet, Bone Crusher, and Beam of Balance would remain and prevent skill casting
→ This fix applies to cases when they are cast simultaneously with other Memories, auto-cast via Somnambulism Curse or Self-Writing Story Star, interrupted by CC, or canceled by death
- Fixed a bug where buying Star Slots consecutively allowed purchases without enough Stardust
- Fixed a bug where canceling Bone Crusher on maps affected by Distorted Space caused Memories to lock or become permanently unstoppable
- Fixed a bug where monsters gained excessive health when leveling up under the Dark Urge Lucid Dream due to HP calculation errors
- Fixed a bug where Memories and Essences acquired from the Altar of Transcendence were not treated as discovered
- Fixed a bug where shared Constellation descriptions appeared in the Flexible Star list even if no shared Constellations were unlocked
- Fixed a bug where loading a game with Essence of Frost reset the tooltip HP gain to 0
- Fixed a bug where water sounds in certain areas of Whispering Lotus Plateau ignored volume settings
- Fixed a bug where Lightning Dance could teleport players past barriers
- Fixed a bug where lowercase "m" in Traveler names displayed incorrectly
- Fixed a bug where Azraq would sometimes cast a basic attack without warning while using special attacks
- Fixed a bug where Dark Moon Spear thrust tracking speed was affected by FPS
- Fixed a bug where the game started with a few seconds already elapsed

Characters:
- Lacerta – Fixed a bug where upgrading Quick Draw removed the charge reduction effect of the Indiscriminate Barrage Star
- Lacerta – Fixed a bug where Lizard Oil Star's charge increase effect was not applied when used with other Stars enhancing dodge skills
- Lacerta – Fixed a bug where the movement speed bonus of Flexible Lizard Star stacked multiple times
- Nachia – Fixed a bug where the Impressive Dance Steps Star did not work or reduced buff duration
- Nachia – Fixed a bug where summons sometimes spawned on the opposite side of the map when Heroic Boss cutscenes started
- Nachia – Fixed a bug where summon HP displayed differently in Lobby and Recollections tooltip than in actual gameplay
- Bismuth – Fixed a bug where Good Material Star did not work
- Bismuth – Fixed a bug where Distorted Mind Memory was counted as Light Damage Memory instead of Dark Damage Memory in achievements
- Bismuth – Fixed a bug where Valiant Heart's damage text was displayed in blue (Ability Power) instead of the correct format

Co-op:
- Fixed a bug where Nyx's Black Hole pulled all players except the host too strongly
- Fixed a bug where interacting with the Dream Teller and moving to another map during dialogue would lock the player's controls
- Fixed a bug where Adventure Essence triggered even when the player was dead
- Fixed a bug where the name of the Rift of Beginnings was sometimes displayed incorrectly on the client

## Performance Improvements

- Fixed severe performance drops when gaining gradually fading shields (e.g., Mass Protection, Blizzard), especially in co-op
- Slightly improved performance when many enemies are on screen
- Slightly optimized visual effects of Hunter monsters
- Limited the number of Fireballs launched by Essence of Scorch; Fireballs are now "compressed" when exceeding the limit
→ Tooltip numbers remain unchanged, but the number of actual Fireballs decreases, and their Single Target Damage increases to keep total damage equal
→ Maximum Fireballs: 40 in solo play, 15 in co-op
- Limited the number of projectiles when using "Say Hello to My Little Friends!" with Bismuth's Pure Soul; projectiles are now "compressed" when exceeding the limit
→ Tooltip numbers remain unchanged, but the number of actual projectiles decreases, and their Single Target Damage increases to keep total damage equal
→ Maximum projectiles: 30 in solo, 20 in 2-player co-op, 10 in 3+ player co-op

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Thank you for your continued support!
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Hotfix 1.0.4 - Progression Improvements

v1.0.4

Major progression improvements with star reset feature, enhanced Traveler Mastery experience, increased Stardust rewards, difficulty adjustments, and achievement requirement reductions.

Highlights

  • Star reset feature added
  • Traveler Mastery experience improvements
  • Stardust rewards increased across the board
  • Difficulty adjustments for Easy/Normal
  • 11 achievements made easier to complete
  • Balanced Beam animation time reduced by 60%
  • Burn damage duration reduced by 30%
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## Hotfix Notes

New Features:
- Added a feature to reset purchased stars
- Now, when you press the purchase or enhance button in the constellation screen, the star is immediately purchased/enhanced

Traveler Mastery Experience Improvements:
- The number of points gained by beginners is increased
- The number of points gained by players who explore the world for a long time is increased
- The amount of points gained by speedrunners who progress quickly through the game is increased
- The amount of points required to level up when Traveler Mastery is level 20 or higher is reduced

Stardust Rewards Increased:
- Increased base Stardust drop amount from defeating Hero Bosses (12 → 16)
- Increased Stardust reward obtained when completing achievements (40 → 50)
- Increased Stardust reward obtained when appraising relics (10 → 20)

Balance Adjustments:
- Reduced enemy HP and damage growth values in Easy and Normal difficulties
- Reduced the animation time of Balanced Beam by 60% when it ends
- The knockback strength of the basic attacks of Infernas, the boss of Phyrana's Earth, now decreases as the difficulty becomes easier
- Reduced the burn damage duration applied to Travelers by 30%
- Reduced the stun effect duration of the red magic circle of the Seeker boss in the Cave of Oblivion by 50%

Achievement Adjustments:
- Relaxed the completion conditions for 11 achievements that required excessive time to complete:
→ "Pure Imagination", "Horns, Feathers, and Gold", "Praise the Sun!", "Elemental Lord", "Empty Canvas", "Full Moon", "Hunters? What Hunters?", "Midas Incarnate", "Mine and Craft", "I've Got This!", "Reap What You Sow"
- With this hotfix, if the completion conditions for an achievement are now met due to the adjusted requirements, the achievement will automatically unlock when you start the game

## Bug Fixes

- Fixed a bug where the safe zone sometimes generated too far away during White Night's special attack in Lotus Plateau
- Fixed a bug where cooldown reduction was not displayed in the tooltip when enhancing Memories
- Fixed a bug where the achievement was not completed even when a soul was infused into the wooden puppet in certain situations
- Fixed a bug where reconnection or mid-session joining was not possible in certain situations
- Fixed a bug where the sunglasses worn by the Hollow Traveler were displayed in the wrong position

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Thank you for your continued support!
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Hotfix 1.0.3 - Traveler Mastery Overhaul

v1.0.3

Major Traveler Mastery system improvements addressing player feedback, retroactive rewards for demo/prologue players, increased Stardust rewards, and balance rollbacks.

Highlights

  • Retroactive Mastery rewards for demo players
  • Daydream quest Stardust rewards increased 25-100%
  • Mastery level requirements reduced
  • Flexible Stars unlock 5 levels earlier
  • Memory cooldown reduction rollback
  • Nachia challenge requirement lowered
  • Fixed constellation refund bugs
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Hello, Travelers!

Thank you for the tremendous support you have shown since launch, and we also deeply empathize with the frustration and disappointment some of you have felt.

The Traveler Mastery system was designed to bring players a sense of growth and progression, but in many ways, we now see that we did not consider enough of its impact.

As a result, this system failed to fully capture the core fun of Shape of Dreams and did not sufficiently respect the experience of players who enjoyed the demo and prologue.

Based on your feedback, we have prepared this hotfix, and we will continue to monitor gameplay closely and make ongoing improvements in the future.

## Hotfix Notes

Demo/Prologue Player Rewards:
- Grant Traveler Mastery rewards proportional to play time to existing demo/prologue players
→ If you played the demo or prologue for more than 10 minutes, when you run the game, a reward claim window will appear

Rules for Returning Proficiency Points:
- Proficiency points will be granted proportionally based on your demo playtime. The longer you played, the more points you would receive.
- Playtime under 10 minutes: No points will be granted
- Playtime between 10–60 minutes: Points will be granted as if you played for 60 minutes
- Playtime over 60 minutes: Points will be granted proportionally based on your actual playtime
- There is a maximum limit to the points you can receive, equal to the total points required to raise all five characters from level 0 to level 25
- Granted points can be freely distributed among the five unlockable demo characters: Lacerta, Mist, Yubar, Vesper, and Aurena

Progression Improvements:
- Increase Stardust reward amounts for Daydream quests by 25 ~ 100%
- Remove the time between completing a Daydream quest and assigning the next quest
- Lower Nachia Traveler's challenge requirement from 30 defeats → 20 defeats
- Reduce the number of points required to raise Traveler Mastery levels across the board
- Required mastery level to unlock all Flexible Stars decreased by 5 levels

Balance Rollback:
- When upgrading Memories, the cooldown will no longer converge at 50% and will continue to decrease
→ Reflecting feedback from many demo players about enjoyment and difficulty, we have rolled back that change, which was a balance patch for the full version

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a bug where constellation tree refunds did not work properly in some situations

⚠️ Please make sure to update the game before playing multiplayer.

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Your valuable feedback is what makes Shape of Dreams truly special.

We will keep listening to your voices and deliver a smoother, more satisfying adventure.

Let's shape the dream together — we look forward to your continued support and participation. ✨

Thank you for always cheering us on.
– Lizard Smoothie💫

Shape of Dreams - Launch

v1.0

Shape of Dreams officially launches with 8 playable travelers, challenging roguelite gameplay, and deep customization systems.

Highlights

  • 8 unique playable travelers
  • Hundreds of Memories and Essences
  • Deep constellation customization
  • Co-op multiplayer support
  • Challenging roguelite gameplay
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Welcome to Shape of Dreams!

Embark on a journey through the dream world with 8 unique travelers, each with their own playstyle and abilities.

## Playable Travelers

- Aurena - Battle healer who dismantles her own life force
- Bismuth - Fusion of a spellbook and a blind girl
- Shell - Relentless warrior with frenzied combat
- Lacerta - Gunslinger with deadly precision
- Mist - Noble warrior with perfect parries
- Nachia - Spirit mage and forest guardian
- Vesper - Prideful warrior wielding the Cruel Sun
- Yubar - Chaos mage with explosive power

## Core Systems

Memories & Essences - Hundreds of abilities and items to discover and combine

Constellation Stars - Deep customization through skill trees (Destruction, Life, Imagination, Flexible)

Roguelite Progression - Each run offers unique challenges and rewards

Co-op Multiplayer - Team up with friends to conquer the dream world

## Game Modes

- Story Mode
- Nightmare Difficulty
- Multiple biomes with unique challenges

Thank you for joining us on this journey through the world of dreams!

– Lizard Smoothie💫