The latest official Steam post checked on 17 Aug 2026 is v0.14.58630 dated 14 Aug. It fixes named multiplayer desync and campaign-state issues and temporarily disables standard-build crossplay compatibility; Paper Cult directs crossplay users to the older Crossplay Beta branch.
Tears of Metal patch notes in chronological order
| Date | Version | One-line summary | Original post |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | V0.8.57278 | A broad first balancing and bug-fix update adjusted unlock and weapon costs, campaign rewards, bosses, events, controls, UI, and localization while Paper Cult prioritized multiplayer desync and mid-run saves. | Steam V0.8.57278 post |
| July 28, 2026 | V0.9.57408 | Improved Castle Records and save recovery, fixed health bars, Charm stacks, boss states and distant spawns, reduced textures, and revised Swamp and Birchtrees level details. | Steam V0.9.57408 post |
| July 31, 2026 | Hotfix V0.10.57598 | Optimized texture resolution and Acts 1–2, then fixed locked controls, improperly retained army units, disappearing max-level commanders, Castle Records Charm display, and typos. | Steam V0.10.57598 post |
| August 1, 2026 | V0.11.57863 | Reclassified Charm rarity tiers, rebalanced Act 2 captains, fixed Harold the Dragon invincibility, and corrected Crusader's Purifying Light behavior. | Steam V0.11.57863 post |
| August 9, 2026 | Hotfix V0.11.57874.1 | Tentatively prevented the Epic Online Services overlay from initializing for users reporting sudden mouse stutters. | Steam V0.11.57874.1 post |
| August 13, 2026 | V0.12.58540 | Added Aodh the Vigil, HP-based multiplayer revives, networking optimization, lobby visibility and information fixes, and the named balance and scenario changes. | Steam V0.12.58540 post |
| August 13, 2026 | Hotfix (unversioned) | Fixed timed effects or buffs that never expired and archer arrows or other damage sources blocking enemies during attacks. | Included in the V0.14.58630 post |
| August 14, 2026 | V0.14.58630 | Fixed named client desync, Triskeles, campaign-map, and mob-death issues; kept the boss-air-spawn fix tentative and temporarily disabled standard-build crossplay compatibility. | Steam V0.14.58630 post |
Tears of Metal patch notes in chronological order
v0.12.58540 changed the multiplayer revive from coins to 50% of the reviver's current HP, added Aodh the Vigil, improved networking, fixed Friends or Invite Only lobbies appearing Public, resized the lobby list, corrected Gambling Clan Ally Command damage and Giant Fortunes Synergy Emblem caps, improved Marathon consistency, added 90-second beacon cleanup, and reduced the Crusader Vortex from eight to five. The 13 Aug hotfix fixed non-expiring timed effects and damage sources blocking enemy attacks. v0.14.58630 fixed Elite and Boss HP and Threat Level desync between clients, Triskeles flying away, campaign maps differing between clients, and mobs dying in place. Its boss-air-spawn fix is tentative.
What changed in V0.10.57598
Paper Cult published the July 31 hotfix as a targeted optimization and bug-fix release. The official notes list: • changed texture resolutions; • performance and stability optimization for Acts 1 and 2; • a fix for Drift Correction locking controls when set to 1; • correct dismissal of army units; • a fix for commanders disappearing after level 6 or maximum level if the game closed before the next level; • correct Castle Records display for unlocked Charms; • typo corrections. For players, the most consequential checks are straightforward: update before diagnosing the commander-progression bug, recheck Castle Records if a Charm looked missing, and retest Acts 1–2 performance using the same settings used before the hotfix.
What changed in V0.9.57408
The July 28 update concentrated on save reliability, records, bosses, and levels. Castle Records gained more accurate unlock tracking, clearer locked-item identification, and markers for items that could not currently be obtained. The update also added a recovery system intended to prevent corrupted saves. Listed fixes covered health bars, Charm stack counts, incomplete unlock tooltips, extreme enemy spawn distances, Harold's invincibility, and two Iseult the Banshee states in which the boss could fail to return or remain floating. Paper Cult also reduced texture size and revised parts of the second Swamp biome and Birchtrees level. Crossplay compatibility was temporarily disabled on that version; Paper Cult directed players who needed it to the Steam “Crossplay” Beta branch. Check the platform and crossplay status before changing branches because network compatibility can differ by build.
What changed in V0.8.57278
The July 24 notes arrived two days after Early Access launch and named multiplayer desync and mid-run saving as major priorities. The patch included a wide range of balancing and fixes rather than one feature headline. Notable official changes included unlocking Ruadh after defeating the Banshee, reducing Wallace's Flamberge cost from nine Dragonstones to three, setting Wallace's Celtic Longsword to 500 triskelle, increasing Statue region rewards, allowing parries against boss block-breaking attacks, and changing event effects. The complete Steam publication remains the authoritative list for all smaller gameplay, interface, controller, audio, and localization changes. As with V0.9, standard crossplay compatibility was temporarily interrupted and the older Crossplay Beta branch was the opt-in route. Branch instructions are time-sensitive, so do not follow an old note without checking the current Steam news feed.
How to verify your current version
Check the version shown by the game and compare it with the latest official Steam Community announcement. If co-op players use different branches, align versions before treating a connection problem as a new bug. Xbox Game Preview may not expose Steam branch controls, so platform and crossplay status should be checked separately. This history does not replace complete changelogs. Its purpose is to show the sequence, the main effect of each update, and the original source for exact details.
Sources
Paper Cult's official Steam posts supply the version, date, and change list for every row. The v0.12.58540 and v0.14.58630 detail URLs are the primary sources for the new companion, revive, networking, lobby, desync, hotfix, and Crossplay Beta claims; SteamDB 24742573 is a secondary date and body cross-check for v0.14.
FAQ
What is the latest patch in this history?
The latest official Steam post checked on 2026-08-17 is v0.14.58630, published on August 14, 2026. It fixes named multiplayer desync, Triskeles, campaign-map, and mob-death issues and carries the current Crossplay Beta warning.
Did V0.10.57598 fix disappearing commanders?
Yes. The official hotfix says commanders could disappear after level 6 or maximum level if the game closed before the next level, and lists that issue as fixed.
Which update improved Castle Records?
V0.9.57408 improved unlock tracking and item identification. V0.10.57598 then fixed unlocked Charms not displaying correctly.
Why was crossplay on a Steam Beta branch?
Paper Cult's v0.14.58630 post says standard-build crossplay compatibility is temporarily disabled and directs players to the older "Crossplay" Beta branch to stay on the compatible version. Recheck the latest official instructions before opting in because the branch warning is version-specific.