Of Ash and Steel v1.06 + Update (RUNE)

Patch 1.05 Overview
When launching version 1.05 for the first time, a backup of your saves from the previous version will be created automatically, just in case. When loading a save from an older version (prior to 1.05), several important things will happen:

A script to restore missing quest items will run in the background.
An autosave will be triggered, updating your current save to version 1.05 with the new save/load logic. All subsequent saves during that session will use the updated system.

Missing Quest Items
On the first load in version 1.05, the script will attempt to restore all quest items that disappeared from the world by checking your inventory and other indirect conditions, such as whether a quest has been started or completed.

If, for any reason, the script does not fully complete, and you still do not see the required item in your inventory, you can use the spawnitem command (more on debug commands below).

This applies only to saves from version 1.04, where the items were already missing in the save file. In a new game started on version 1.05, this issue should not occur.

Killed Quest NPCs
If you accidentally killed a story-related NPC earlier than intended, you can use the setalivenpc command. It’s best to enter this command away from the location where the character died, or to move away and then re-enter the NPC’s spawn radius after using the command.

Below, we will include a list of characters who could have been killed earlier than intended.

Upcoming Update Plans
1.05b – In-game issue reporting form and an automated crash reporter.

1.06 – Crafting update: recipe adjustments, creation and upgrading of “Legends,” buffs to two-handed axes and hammers, and several improvements based on player feedback (such as the ability to craft multiple items at once).

1.07 – General patch: fixes for quests, gameplay mechanics, and logic issues.

1.08 – Balance update: improvements and adjustments to combat mechanics that are either not working as originally intended or causing issues.

Around version 1.10, we expect to begin implementing the first major optimizations affecting RAM and VRAM usage. These changes should have a positive impact on loading times and overall game stability.

Full List of Changes in Patch 1.06
Quests
Fixed an issue with Gorah’s dialogue on load that could leave the player permanently locked in a cage.
Added the ability to deliver the package to Rogvold in the quest “Big Delivery” if Oswald was killed.
Added Oswald’s reward for the quest “Nothing Ever Bites”.
Fixed a persuasion dialogue option with Pinker in the final conversation.
Fixed Boone’s dialogue after finding all the Cold Warriors’ bodies.
Fixed the item ID for Aristocrat’s Clothing sold by Dillis.
Rita now grants the ring reward at the correct moment.
Fixed Lucio’s daily schedule after reporting to Anghel.
Fixed Valdo’s dialogue related to barrel counting.
Added a journal entry for the quest “Rotten Business”.
The quest “Squibbs Is Missing” can no longer be taken before Chapter 2.
Squibbs now correctly takes the required items in the quest “Grand Party”.
Removed outdated dialogue options from Fluke.
Fixed the dialogue ID for Fluke’s ingredient-related conversation.
Fixed the logic of a quest-related stone in the mines that could become inactive under certain conditions.
Fixed Patrice’s quest involving bandit kills if the third bandit failed to spawn.
In the quest “Stalker”, dialogue with Djuba is now available immediately after surveillance begins.
Duster’s waiting window has been expanded. He now waits for the player at the port from 16:00 to 24:00.
The quest “Rotten Business” now completes correctly.
Fixed an issue where “Mordecai’s Sword” could be completed prematurely.
Fixed a bug where Lambert did not receive damage during the quest “Strange Crystals”.
Pegasus can no longer be attacked, preventing players from getting locked inside the fort storage.
Fixed an issue where Devin was unavailable for dialogue during “Strange Crystals”.
Fixed the quest “Camp Supplies”, where required items were not counted correctly.
Fixed an issue with the chest in “Alcohol Supplier”. The chest is now interactable only after the quest starts. Interaction has been enabled for players who had already accepted the quest but opened the chest earlier.
In “Way of the Herbalist”, required herbs now match the quest description. Odric’s non-quest herb purchasing is now available only after completing the quest.
Erick and Johanna no longer appear before Chad’s task begins.