Proving Grounds - Release Notes (en anglais)

Hello Paxians! Proving Grounds is Pax Dei’s first major content update, and we’re introducing a variety of features, improvements, and adjustments aimed at enhancing your overall experience.

From new biomes and PvE sites to drastic updates for combat, professions, and world systems, there’s plenty to explore and enjoy, no matter your playstyle.

Whether you prefer to adventure solo in Gallia or lead a clan, this content update will have something for you. The journey continues!

Wiping plots and shards

As the world of Gallia evolved, we are entirely wiping the existing shards, so your character will have to find a new place to call home. To make your post-wipe experience smoother, a new feature will be introduced, allowing you to claim items that are available on your plot before wiping them easily. Though the world may be reset, you’ll still be able to recover what’s most important for rebuilding!

All information in our Wipe FAQ - localized in German and French.

Reshaping the World

Changing the world also means changing its geography. Some Home Valleys and Wildlands have been reshaped to make them feel more distinct, and we also introduce a new biome: Corrupted Plains - a demonic-themed area perfect for high-level adventurers seeking dangerous challenges near temple dungeons.

Prepare for an epic PvE progression system from solo adventure sites to small-group play. We’re also rebalancing enemy camps so that more challenging enemies are placed in higher-tier biomes, making exploration even more exciting.

All information in our Spotlight - How the world of Pax Dei is changing article.

Combat Overhaul

Proving Grounds marks a step forward in the ongoing journey to improve combat. While there’s more to come, many improvements are being introduced, for example, melee combat is now more precise and rewarding. Spells are easier to target, some weapons have new animations, enemies' attacks are easier to anticipate, and PvP is also undergoing some changes.

All the details are in our Spotlight - Upcoming Combat Changes article.

New feature: Journal

The former skills page has been transformed into the Journal, a new hub for tracking your character’s progress. You’ll now find combat and crafting skills, unlocked recipes, and all the ingredients you’ve discovered - all in one place!

More details in our Spotlight - The Journal article.

Miscellaneous

From loot permissions that prevent ninja looting to bulk inventory moving, we’ve added several quality-of-life features to make your gameplay smoother.

In addition, we’ve added new map icons to show which faction occupies which camps and a legend for easier navigation.

Last but not least, we’ve overhauled professions with new resource distribution and recipe updates to ensure a balanced and rewarding crafting system.

Read more in our article.

Unreal Engine 5.3 Upgrade

Pax Dei has been updated to Unreal Engine 5.3, bringing you smoother performance and setting the stage for future enhancements. This upgrade ensures the world remains visually stunning and provides the best experience possible.