If you’ve been looking for a reason to dive back into the brutal, beautifully handcrafted world of Grenmark, solo developer Lukas Irzl just handed it to you on a silver—or should we say pale—platter.

Pale Coins, the gorgeous hand-pixelized soulslike action RPG that captured the hearts of old-school fantasy fans, has officially launched its v1.1.3 major update on Steam. Focused on making the game faster, more dynamic, and highly flexible right from the opening screen, this free update brings a massive haul of new content for both fresh players and hardened veterans.

Here is a breakdown of why you need to boot up Steam and update your game immediately.

1. Step Into the Goblin Arena

Struggling to find early-game challenges to test your mettle? The new Goblin Arena has arrived. Tucked away in a cave near the starting area, this zone acts as a thrilling early-game gauntlet. It’s the perfect place to hone your combat prowess, rack up some early rewards, and test your builds against relentless waves of goblins before taking on Grenmark’s punishing main bosses.

2. A Secret Underground Alternative Path

For returning champions ready to start a fresh playthrough, the early game won’t feel like a simple repeat. Version 1.1.3 introduces a hidden, alternative underground route to progress the main story. This secret cavern system weaves beneath familiar landscapes, allowing you to bypass certain early areas and discover entirely new environmental secrets tucked away in the darker corners of the map.

3. Faster, More Fluid Soulslike Combat

The combat mechanics have received a major, community-requested overhaul. You can now use dodges as immediate follow-up actions right after an attack, keeping the flow of battle incredibly agile. Furthermore, dodging is now a default skill, and a brand-new, faster variant of the Grappling Hook has been introduced to help you zip across the environment and outmanoeuvre threats with newfound speed.

4. Extra Loot & Quality of Life Features

What’s a soulslike without sweet, unadulterated loot? The update drops brand-new items across the world for players to uncover (no spoilers here, you’ll have to find them yourself!).

The update also brings several major quality-of-life adjustments, including:

• Dodge Direction Settings: You can now toggle whether you want to dodge toward your mouse cursor or your current movement direction.
• Expanded Controller Support: Full native support for PlayStation/DualShock controllers.
• Input Buffering: Smoother attack and skill queuing to prevent dropped inputs during frantic fights.

The Verdict: Whether you are stepping into Grenmark for the very first time or you’re a returning champion looking to uncover hidden lore, v1.1.3 makes Pale Coins feel smoother, faster, and more rewarding than ever.

Pale Coins v1.1.3 is out now as a free update for all PC players on Steam.

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