Patch Notes 2026-08-27

[Kestrel]

Is this server side patch update or do I need to download the latest client again?

Do hope can include need to update the game client or not in future patch thread. Thanks.

Great idea, added it to the website to be easier to see.

[Kestrel]

I notice the official website have started to listed current client version. I do hope it do the same on the client login screen too. The current client still show date May 1 2026.


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Fantastic idea, going into the next patch 5 upgrade.

Also will be useful when we potentially do client checking on login in the future which should help players diagnose client/launcher issues much easier.

[Darien]

Also will be useful when we potentially do client checking on login in the future which should help players diagnose client/launcher issues much easier.

I did think it was wild the first time I tried to connect with an outdated client and it actually *worked.*

[Zuzyk174]

After the game update on August 29, 2026, I stopped being able to connect to the server; it says "establishing connection" and then immediately disconnects. Nothing helps, even though I was able to connect fine before the update.

[Raerity]

After the game update on August 29, 2026, I stopped being able to connect to the server; it says "establishing connection" and then immediately disconnects. Nothing helps, even though I was able to connect fine before the update.

Read the messages in the Announcement section of the forum. There have been changes such as needing to reinstall the launcher and change your realmlist to “play.octowow.st”

[Rtyu]

Together Forever challenge can now be dropped by completing the "Closure" quest from Mirelle just outside of Rachet

D'Dossy distributed to more players

Gave ability for devs to live update quest whitelist so that D'Dossy and other pets can be added dynamically without server restarts

Companions are now automatically re-summoned after a flight path, teleport, and resurection

Improved in game polls to allow for more poll types in the future

New poll added to the Hardcore realm to shape the future of HC Death Appeals

Further improved logic handling drown prevention when transitioning between zones on transports

We are trying to end the Together Forever challenge, but there are no indicators or landmarks as to where one should "sit and reflect" for the Closure quest. We have spent hours walking to the locations and sitting down all over the locations without the objective triggering. I had a GM help me in-game for the first spot, and it was some random hill. We are now stuck in Desolace and the GM response was to ask on the forums. I think this quest needs some rework, or at least place a torch or something where we are supposed to sit down.