While the update is technically compatible with existing saves, the developers strongly recommend starting a fresh run to ensure all the back-end logic and bug fixes trigger correctly [11]. It’s the perfect excuse to head back into the swamp and face the things that go bump in the night.
For those returning to the woods or stepping into the shadows for the first time, here is everything you need to know about the latest changes. 1. Under the Hood: Engine and Performance darkwood update
However, if you are looking for a specific gameplay mechanic that improves the experience, the is the "good feature" that fundamentally changes how you interact with the world. While the update is technically compatible with existing
If you saw a “Darkwood update” article recently, it might be: Before the update, the game ended rather abruptly
Darkwood is currently available on Steam and major consoles [17, 30].
Before the update, the game ended rather abruptly. The update added a massive, entirely new area to explore.
This is the mechanic that improves the role-playing elements of the game.