Patch Notes

Complete changelog for all Witchspire updates. Track new features, balance changes, and bug fixes across versions.

v0.8.0

The Familiar Overhaul

Released June 10, 2026

New Features

  • ◆Completely reworked familiar bonding system with new Affinity mechanic
  • ◆Added Affinity tiers: Bonded → Devoted → Soulmate with unique abilities
  • ◆New familiar: Ember Sprite — fire-element AoE specialist found in Crimson Depths
  • ◆New familiar: Moonveil Fox — shadow-element debuffer hidden in Twilight Garden
  • ◆Familiar feeding system with new crafting recipes for treats
  • ◆Visual evolution for familiars reaching Soulmate tier

Balance Changes

  • ◆Increased base HP of all Tier 1 familiars by 15%
  • ◆Reduced cooldown of Healing Pulse from 12s to 8s
  • ◆Adjusted drop rates for rare familiar eggs on Floors 8-10
  • ◆Rebalanced all familiar attack speeds for consistency

Bug Fixes

  • ◆Fixed familiar pathing issues in tight corridors
  • ◆Resolved crash when two familiars used abilities simultaneously
  • ◆Fixed UI overlap in the familiar stats panel
  • ◆Corrected tooltip displaying wrong damage values for fire abilities
  • ◆Fixed Shadow Step failing to activate near walls

v0.7.2

Quality of Life Update

Released May 20, 2026

New Features

  • ◆Added quick-swap hotbar for spells (press Tab to toggle)
  • ◆New minimap overlay option in settings
  • ◆Resource nodes now show remaining yield on hover

Balance Changes

  • ◆Reduced Moonstone cost of den expansion tier 3 from 50 to 35
  • ◆Increased Crystal drop rate on Floor 7 by 20%
  • ◆Nerfed Floor 10 boss HP by 10%

Bug Fixes

  • ◆Fixed inventory sorting not persisting after closing menu
  • ◆Resolved audio crackling during spell casting on low-end devices
  • ◆Fixed co-op desync issues when players are on different floors
  • ◆Corrected crafting recipe tooltip for Moonberry Pie

v0.7.0

The Co-op Update

Released May 1, 2026

New Features

  • ◆Online co-op support for up to 4 players
  • ◆Shared witch den for co-op parties
  • ◆New co-op exclusive bosses on Floors 5 and 10
  • ◆Voice chat integration with proximity-based volume
  • ◆New emote wheel for non-verbal communication

Balance Changes

  • ◆Enemy HP scales with party size (+40% per additional player)
  • ◆Resource drops shared equally among party members
  • ◆Solo players receive a 10% damage bonus to compensate

Bug Fixes

  • ◆Fixed falling through floor geometry on Floor 3
  • ◆Resolved memory leak in the crafting menu
  • ◆Fixed familiars disappearing after using recall spell
  • ◆Corrected lighting glitches in the Twilight Garden area