UnReal World

Devlog

• Version 3.86.1 bugfix patch released
  June 26, 2025 by Enormous Elk

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  This is a bugfix patch fixing the following issues: changed: fish soup and meat soup portion amounts are now from 1 to 3 This allows one portion of these soups to be cooked also in a birch-bark pot. f... Continue reading
• Version 3.86 released
  April 17, 2025 by Enormous Elk

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  Version 3.86 (stable) is now released and live. For those who were already playing 3.86 beta version there's a fistful of fixes and additions which will be mentioned below together with the full chang... Continue reading
• Version 3.86 beta released
  March 31, 2025 by Enormous Elk

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  This is a beta release. There are likely bugs, things are still somewhat under construction, and some of the listed improvements will be tweaked and polished further in patches to follow. Assuming no... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.84.2 - second hotfix patch for version 3.84 released
  May 17, 2024 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.84.2, #release, #hotfix, #patch

  A second hotfix patch has been released for version 3.84. The following fixes/changes are featured: Version: 3.84.2 ** Saved characters from version 3.80-> are compatible with this version. ** - fixed... Continue reading
• A small patch for version 3.84 released
  May 05, 2024 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.84.1, #release, #hotfix

  A small patch has been released for version 3.84. These two issues were cleared, and it may be that the majority of adventurers never noticed their occurrence. However, if you were playing 3.84 it's a... Continue reading
• Version 3.84 (stable) released
  May 03, 2024 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.84, #release

  Version 3.84 (stable) is now released and live for all the supported operating systems; Windows, Linux and OS X. This version continues the ongoing transition to make all the crafting tasks pausable,... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.84 released for Windows
  April 30, 2024 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.84, #windows, #release

  A new version is at hand and for starters the Windows build goes live - now. Linux and OS X builds will be released later this week if the workflow goes as expected. Version 3.84 continues the ongoing... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.83 released
  February 29, 2024 by Enormous Elk

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  Version 3.83 (stable) is now released. Bugs found during the beta period were very scarce, so for those who were playing the beta version already the changelog doesn't bring any additions. The most no... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.83 beta for Windows released
  February 19, 2024 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.83beta, #beta, #release

  The work with new version, 3.83, is soon finished and we hereby ease the anticipation with an early beta release for Windows. Thus, version 3.83 beta for Windows is now available for download. Should... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.82 released
  October 09, 2023 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.82, #release

  We're happy to announce a new version release: Version 3.82 is now live and released for Windows, Linux and OS X. This version brings you a whole new fishing method, bunch of fish life improvements an... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.81 for Windows released
  July 31, 2023 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.81, #release, #windows

  In the midst of summer schedule challenges we're hereby releasing version 3.81 first for Windows and follow with Linux and OS X builds in early august. This version is mostly about craftable and repai... Continue reading
• 3.80 (stable) released
  May 22, 2023 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.80, #stable, #release

  Version 3.80 has reached stable stage and is now released and live for every adventurer out there. Those who were playing the beta version will discover new features with the improved arrowmaking and... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.80 (beta) released
  April 24, 2023 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.80, #beta, #release

  We're happy and excited to announce a beta release of UnReal World version 3.80 . Being a beta release some of the new features are still slightly under construction and there might be higher bug pote... Continue reading

  
• Enhanced Soundtrack released on Bandcamp
  February 27, 2023 by Enormous Elk

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  #soundtrack

  Composed and performed by the devs themselves, wished for by the adventurers, the primeval musical journey into the far north is now available! UnReal World Enhanced Soundtrack has been released on Ba... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.72.2 bugfix patch released
  February 14, 2023 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.72.2, #release, #patch, #bugfix

  The second bugfix patch for stable version 3.72 has been released to address the following issues: Version: 3.72.2 - fixed: tool selection automation when crafting a bone fishhook Knife (for initial s... Continue reading

  
• 3.72 hotfix patch for OS X and Linux released
  January 03, 2023 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.72, #hotfix, #release, #os x, #linux

  Hotfix patch for Linux and OS X has been released. Find the changelog below. On OS X there were some weird random oddities namely with map rendering and menus. We certainly hope this hotfix clears 'em... Continue reading
• 3.72 hotfix patch for Windows released
  December 28, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.72, #patch

  Hotfix patch for Windows has been released to address the following issues: Version 3.72 (patch #1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - fixed: audio... Continue reading
• Version 3.72 released
  December 19, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.72, #stable, #release

  Version 3.72 is now released. As always, unless mentioned otherwise, your old characters are compatible with this version. Here's the changelog: Version 3.72 (stable): - improved: NPC archery checks t... Continue reading

  
• Academic interest towards UnReal World - in Finnish and in French
  November 27, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #diary, #diary entry, #academic interest, #book, #conference, #kyyrö, #efrati

  Every now and then the many unique elements of UnReal World do arise academic interest. Folklore, mythology, historical ambition, recreation of traditions, long history or the mere depth of it all. No... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.72 (beta) for OS X released
  November 26, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.72, #beta, #release

  And now version 3.72 (beta) is released also for OS X. So, we've got this beta release available for all the supported operating systems now. Considering the stability of earlier released Windows and... Continue reading
• Version 3.72 (beta) for Linux released
  November 12, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #release, #beta, #3.72

  And now, version 3.72 (beta) has been finished, built and released also for Linux. You can find the changelog and highlights in the first 3.72 (beta) release post: https://enormous-elk.itch.io/unreal-... Continue reading
• Version 3.72 (beta) for Windows released
  October 10, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.72beta, #windows, #beta, #release

  Surprise, surprise! The autumn has come, there's hint of winter in the air. The nights have gotten darker and longer, and there's been rainy days too. Perfect weather for coding, one might say. And yo... Continue reading

  
• The real world paddling adventures
  August 23, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #real world, #kokemäenjoki

  You see a canoe here. The paddle wielded as a primary weapon. You push the canoe into water and jump aboard. And there, in the real world, 120 kilometer long Kokemäenjok i ("Kokemäki River") awaits... Continue reading

  
• A new piece of primitive music by Enormous Elk
  June 12, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #music, #enormous elk, #primitive music

  We're happy to present you a new piece of music and a video. "Illalla, lammella" (In the evening, by the pond) can be viewed at Enormous Elk YouTube channel: Like mentioned earlier this was recorded a... Continue reading
• Greetings from a grove
  May 31, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #real world, #year-off, #off-topic

  Greetings! As you may know I'm spending sort of a year off from coding and concentrating more on the real world stuff. But the absence from the development chambers doesn't mean a radio silence. I'm h... Continue reading

  
• Going with the flow
  May 12, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #real life, #off-topic

  Well, hi there everyone! It's been a while, and time to cheer you up with a few pictures from the real world. I visited Erkka (co-designer) the last weekend and we refreshed ourselves by going with th... Continue reading
• The 30th jubileum, 47th birthday, and sort of a year off
  January 24, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #jubileum, #2022, #year off

  This year, in 2022, we are celebrating the 30th Jubileum of UnReal World. The game was first released in the summer of 1992, so the 30-year milestone will be reached this summer. Now what will this sp... Continue reading

  
• Year 2021 now added to development history log
  January 13, 2022 by Enormous Elk

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  #development history, #2021

  Briefing of the year 2021 is now summarized up at "Development history of UnReal World" section at the homepage. You can take a look at the development history since 1992 page here: https://www.unreal... Continue reading
• Season's Greetings
  December 22, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #season's greetings

  The midwinter and holiday season is at hand. It is time to send you our warmest Season's Greetings with a few moody photos from this very day. Thank you for 2021 to those who already roam the UnReal W... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.71 released
  November 17, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.17, #release, #bugfix, #patch

  A small bugfix patch, version 3.71, has been released to address the following issues: - fixed: some faulty animal snow penalty calculations On few occasions the fatigue rate of animals moving in the... Continue reading

  
• Version 3.70 released
  October 09, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #3.70, #release, #stable

  UnReal World version 3.70 has reached the stable stage and is now released. If you were playing 3.70 beta versions, you should know that there's also new content added since the last beta. And if you... Continue reading

  
• Towards the stable with functional bowstrings and fascinating quick-bows
  August 23, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  There hasn't been serious showstoppers with 3.70 beta, so in addition to fixing the remaining bugs we've been relieved enough to also continue working on the few features that didn't quite make their... Continue reading

  
• UnReal World 3.70 beta-3 bugfix patch released for all supported platforms​
  July 13, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #beta, #3.70

  3.70 beta-3 for Windows, Linux and OS X has been released to fix a few bugs. On Windows the listed bugs have been remedied already in the previous beta-2 release, but now all the supported platforms a... Continue reading

  
• 3.70 beta, the weather, and the forecast
  July 07, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #bug, #3.70, #beta

  If you are playing 3.70beta with migrated character there's one trick you should know. Due to migration issue the weather gets corrupt at some point and to avoid that you should delete WEATHER.DAT fil... Continue reading
• Beta version 3.70 released
  July 04, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #release, #beta, #3.70

  Version 3.70 beta is now available here on Itch.Io. Things are fairly stable already, but as it's beta release the bug potential is higher than usual. Should you encounter some crazy problems with 3.7... Continue reading

  
• Sneak preview of textilecraft system with screenshots and additional insight
  May 11, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #textilecraft, #preview

  Time for a little sneak preview with our textilecraft test character Kuitu Kaumolainen. Some of the stuff mentioned here has been mentioned before, but a summary about textilecraft is in place now. Wi... Continue reading

  
• The Moon and The Crust
  March 29, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #development, #moon, #crust, #video

  The last weekend some quite exciting weather engine achievements and accompanying real life adventures were made as Sami (creator) and Erkka (co-designer) spent some creative time together. Now there... Continue reading

  
• Into the Iron-Age eating habits the Finnish Museum of Games shall take you
  March 07, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #pelimuseo, #finnish museum of games, #kakku on vale, #cake is a lie

  What kinds of rituals were involved in eating during Iron-Age? Which UnReal World foods the dev would like to try out? Would players find the game’s food tasty? How do flatbreads or ember-roasted tu... Continue reading

  
• Year 2020 added to development history log
  January 28, 2021 by Enormous Elk

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  #development log, #history

  We have a custom of keeping up log with a brief summary of each year of UnReal World development. It starts from the 1992, and briefing of the year 2020 is now summarized up at "Development history of... Continue reading
• Halloween Sale equals to Kekri celebration
  October 30, 2020 by Enormous Elk

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  #halloween, #sale, #kekri

  Halloween sale is on and in the Far North we do celebrate Kekri . During this festivity period you can grab the game for a decent discount here at itch.io . So let the new adventurers be respected wit... Continue reading

  
• Off to holidays!
  August 04, 2020 by Enormous Elk

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  #holiday, #diary entry

  So, there's still summer left and there are no showstoppers discovered in the latest version -- that equals to me getting off to holidays now. We can call this latter summer holiday, and I have feelin... Continue reading

  
• UnReal World version 3.63 released
  July 09, 2020 by Enormous Elk

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  #unreal world, #release, #3.63

  Hey, we have a new release out! ....and it's the first update launched here at our very fresh Itch.io realm. Those of you who already have got the game here can happily update into version 3.63 now. T... Continue reading

  
• Summer Sale launched, a new patch in horizon
  June 26, 2020 by Enormous Elk

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  #sale, #summer sale

  The Summer is on, and Summer Sale is on. Simple as that. And before the sale is over you can also expect a new UnReal World patch to be released. Look forward to that. ...and welcome into the far Nort... Continue reading

  
• Suggestion reply marathon Oct 2019-Mar 2020
  April 28, 2020 by Enormous Elk

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  #suggestions, #reply marathon

  If you are not afraid of some text mass and happen to be curious about UnReal World development roadmap this might be your post to read. We (like all the devs) get lots of suggestions and improvement... Continue reading
• UnReal World now available on itch.io
  March 20, 2020 by Enormous Elk

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  #launch

  Into the Far North we shall take you -- now from itch.io ! Greeting from Finland! The time has come for us to enter the realm of itch.io and let you all lose yourselves in the most intricate, detaile... Continue reading