The latest update for Bleak Faith: Forsaken, released in early August 2024, brought several significant changes and improvements to the game, which enhances the overall experience for players.
Key Updates:
- UI and Quality of Life Improvements:
- The update introduced a new “Relocation” UI, allowing players to teleport to any previously visited homunculus, a feature that streamlines navigation across the game’s vast world.
- The settings and inventory UIs were overhauled, making them more intuitive and easier to navigate. Notably, crafting materials were reduced from 33 to 9, simplifying the crafting process (SteamDB).
- Combat System Enhancements:
- The parry system was revamped, replacing the traditional parry with a new perfect block and counterattack mechanic, adding more depth and challenge to the combat.
- New abilities and charged heavy attacks were added, providing players with more combat options. Additionally, several enemies, including bosses, received updates to their models, animations, and behaviors, making encounters more dynamic (SteamDB) (Steam Store).
- New Content:
- The update introduced new enemy types, a new armor set, and additional lore, expanding the game’s content and enriching the narrative and exploration elements (SteamDB).
- Console Release:
This update has been well-received, especially for enhancing the game’s core mechanics and addressing player feedback, making it a more polished and engaging experience.