Second Hotfix for Kraken Hunt Update is Available Now!
We’ve just pushed out another hotfix for DAVY x JONES. Thank you to everyone who’s shared feedback and helped us prioritize these fixes! We’re committed to keeping the game stable and fun, and we are continuously listening to your reports and suggestions to make DAVY x JONES a better experience.
Change list:
World & Encounters
Balancing: Completed a major balancing pass on Fortresses, the Kraken, towers, Legion timers, and general encounter pacing.
Fauna: Updated fauna placement following recent creature reworks (Sheep, Puffers, Spikes, Crabs).
Skyroad: Shortened the Skyroad approach to improve pacing when returning to the island.
Creatures & Combat
Sheep Rework: Sheep now drop a Soul Orb on hit and absorb nearby enemy souls. They will release all stored orbs upon death.
Spikes: Now hover and apply an Area of Effect (AoE) stagger to enemies.
Crabs: Certain crab types can now be hooked.
Skills: The Roar skill has been updated with new VFX and SFX.
Loot, Chests & Progression
Chests Overhaul: Added a new opening animation, faster break times, auto-rotation toward the player, and extended hit range.
Shooting Stars: Now have a 30% chance to drop gold.
Shop: Added item respawn functionality.
Resources: Tuned resource drops for Parts and Rum within the Kraken Hunt.
Codex
Executions: Added a new "Executions" category to the Codex, featuring new entries and videos showcasing each execution style.
General Polish & Stability
Tweaked enemy behavior for better consistency.
Fixed various missing dialogue lines.
Implemented numerous small stability and interaction fixes across various encounters.
🟢 Reminder for Handheld Players
DAVY x JONES is officially Steam Deck Verified!
This means the game fully supports the Steam Deck’s controller input, native resolution, and default settings for a smooth, out-of-the-box experience.
Thanks again for your support. Keep the feedback coming, and stay tuned for more improvements!
