Paper Cult Games has released patch V.0.8.57278 for Tears of Metal on PC, following the action roguelike's Early Access launch on Steam. The developer reports that the initial reception has exceeded expectations, with strong community engagement, fan art, and constructive player feedback pouring in just over two days after release.
Quick Facts
- Game: Tears of Metal
- Developer: Paper Cult Games
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Release Date: July 22, 2026 (Early Access)
- Current Price: $24.99 (with a 10% launch discount to $22.49)
- Latest Patch: Version 0.8.57278 (Released July 24, 2026)
Current Priorities and Upcoming Features
While the studio takes a weekend break, the development team has outlined the primary issues they are actively tracking and addressing for future updates. Multiplayer stability is a major focus, as some players have encountered desync issues when connecting with hosts who are far away or running less stable connections.
Additionally, Paper Cult confirmed that mid-campaign saves are actively in development, responding directly to heavy player demand for the feature. The team is also reviewing meta-progression systems and overall game difficulty balance.
Patch 0.8.57278 and Unlocks
Alongside minor fixes, the recent 0.8.57278 update implements specific adjustments to character unlocks. Notably, Ruadh is now unlocked after defeating the Banshee. Crossplay compatibility was temporarily disabled in this version, with players advised to use the "Crossplay" Beta branch if they need to stay on the previous patch.
Once current technical priorities and balancing adjustments are settled, Paper Cult plans to pivot toward introducing new content, including two mysterious heroes currently visible in the game but not yet obtainable.