The cursed Wild West just got even more dangerous — and a whole lot more accessible. Midwest Games, alongside solo indie studio Moth Atlas (developers Max Mraz and Jake Wagner), has officially unleashed Update V1.1 for Tombwater, their acclaimed 2D top-down Soulslike action-RPG.
And it’s not just a patch — it’s the biggest refresh since launch, packed with everything from a fearsome new boss to long-requested class respec and full localisation support.
What’s New in V1.1
Face the Lantern Keeper — Brand?New Boss
Deep within the North Cemetery’s Coffin Workshop awaits the Lantern Keeper, a terrifying new guardian with a fiery, icy secret. To reach its arena, you’ll need to use your Spectral Shot to light ten candles scattered across the building — solve the puzzle, and the fight begins.
Beat it, and you claim the Ghostlamp Blade — a legendary weapon that stacks Burn and Frost simultaneously on your foes, turning every strike into a dual?element nightmare.
Respect Your Build — Class Respec Is Here
You spoke, they listened. You can now reassign your character class at any point. Head to the saloon in Vauxhall Mining Camp, find Drinks Johnson, share a whisky, and pick from all seven available classes — plus rebalance your HP, MP, and stamina however you like.
Changed your mind? You can keep your current class too. Just note: your starting exclusive gear stays with your original choice.
Speak Your Language — Full Localisation
No longer English?only. V1.1 adds full interface and subtitle support for:
- Spanish
- Simplified Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- German
- Brazilian Portuguese
Tombwater now welcomes players worldwide — right in time for Steam Scream Fest.
Polish, Performance & Fixes
- General balance and tuning across all encounters
- Quality?of?life tweaks to map navigation and quest tracking
- Stability and performance improvements throughout
- Bug fixes reported by the community
About Tombwater — Very Positive & Still Growing
Launched March 31, 2026, Tombwater has earned Very Positive ratings from nearly 300 players, praised for blending punishing Soulslike combat with Metroidvania exploration, rich Western horror atmosphere, and stunning pixel art.
“One of my favourite Soulslikes, if not one of my favourite games, period.” — Cog Connected (89/100)
- 20+ bosses to overcome
- 50+ weapons, 40+ spells, 40+ charms to mix and match
- Apothecary crafting system for tonics, explosives, and survival gear
- An interconnected, darkly beautiful world to explore
Grab It Now — 40% Off Through Nov 2
To celebrate the update and Steam Scream Fest, Tombwater is discounted 40% on Steam — now just £9.99 / $12.00 — with bundles also reduced. Offer runs through Monday 2 November.
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