Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure — Patch 1.0

Released: 2/15/2026, 5:52:08 PM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3966890/view/527619816105705853

Summary (AI)

Patch 1.0 for Dawncaster focuses on enhancing controller support with new bindings, quick keys, and on-screen references, while removing all swipe and tap instructions for a more native mouse, keyboard, and controller experience. The update also introduces new UI options, including tooltips for talents and focused cards during combat, instant dialogue text, and toggleable keybind hints. Several achievement issues have been fixed to ensure proper triggering. The developers have reworked the control scheme from the ground up based on player feedback and plan to address the meta progression system in the next patch.

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Removed all textual references to taps or swipes. The experience now feels native to mouse/keyboard and controller.
Instant dialogue text: Option to instantly display dialogue text, now available in the settings.
Toggle keybind hints: Option to turn off visual keybind hints in the settings.
Hey everyone! Thank you for all the feedback since launch. As the title says, this patch is all about controls; making Dawncaster feel right on mouse/keyboard and controller. Next up will be the meta progression system, but for now:
Based on your feedback, we've completely reworked the control scheme for Dawncaster on Steam. We recognise this wasn't where it needed to be yet, so rather than incremental fixes, we overhauled the entire setup from the ground up.
We'll be adding more sources of Fateshards for faster early unlocks; including tying them to achievements. Players will be able to delve deeper into the various reward tracks at a faster pace.
We still believe the game should always offer something to play for; a reward that awaits beyond the satisfaction of a won run. But that feeling should be reserved for the many optional bonuses like portraits, while the playables (cards, talents, and weapon powers) should be more accessible to encourage less anxiety about spending your points and more experimentation.
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