Back to your save · Launch update changes

Before loading an old save for a long session, spend a few minutes checking the skill tree, equipment, journal, and crafting stations. The update changed parts of early progression, so your old routine may need a small reset even if you keep the same world.

First login priorities

  1. Review the skill tree. The official launch notes say the tree resets the first time an Early Access save loads after the update. Spend the returned points before a dangerous expedition.
  2. Check your action bar and equipment. Confirm weapons, healing, glider, and grappling hook are equipped in the slots you expect.
  3. Re-read active quests. Main and side quests are now distinguished in the journal; use that to choose the progression path you want.
  4. Inspect station recipes and item details. Early recipes were reworked and item details include acquisition hints for some resources. Do not rely on an old shopping list without checking.
  5. Review your Flame and altar network. The full map and new Flame progression open further late-game options, including the route toward Cinder’s Cradle.

Should you restart?

Continue if you value your existing builds, exploration, or co-op world. Consider a fresh world if you want the reworked first hours, revised early recipes, and adjusted early chests and camps in their intended order. Keen Games supports existing saves and explicitly presents a fresh start as a recommendation for experiencing those changes, not a requirement.

Practical recommendation: keep the old world for construction and shared progress, and create a separate fresh world if you want to compare the new opening without risking your established save.

Use the checklist as a quick guide, not a reason to restart.

Sources: Official launch FAQ · Official launch update changelog