Hey friends, Caves of Qud 1.0 comes out in just over a week, on December 5th! It’s been an emotional and exciting time and the team has been hard at work with all the finishing touches on the update. We wanted to share some info about what you can expect on launch day. [h2]Dromad Deluxe Edition[/h2] The 1.0 version of Caves of Qud launches alongside the Dromad Deluxe edition, which includes Caves of Qud, the newly enhanced soundtrack now with over 2 hours of music, and the Pets of Harvest Dawn DLC pack with in-game companions to start the game with. And most importantly, if you purchase the Dromad Deluxe edition, you get a special, shiny, dromad badge on your main menu screen! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7472163/71d67400f978c4bb665ce279ba0bf3e1167526bd.png[/img] If you already own Caves of Qud, don’t worry; you can complete the Dromad Deluxe bundle by purchasing the OST and Harvest Dawn pet pack separately. [h2]Merch![/h2] We’ve been working very closely with [url=https://mightymerch.store/]Mighty Merch[/url] to develop a line of Caves of Qud merch that both channels Qud’s esoteric vibes and features your favorite characters & quotes. The first wave will contain t-shirts, stickers, posters, and pins, with more designs coming in future waves. Please note that these are launching as pre-order items from the Mighty Merch Store. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7472163/58e44347fa4a1bedcb497a6fee1b3fa54cb5c602.png[/img] [h2]Speedrun Contest for Streamers[/h2] Starting December 5th, we will be holding a special contest for streamers to celebrate the ending of the main quest in the 1.0 update. Choose your run difficulty and beat the game as quickly as possible in front of an audience to win fabulous Caves of Qud prize packs. This is a contest designed to be streamed and shared with your community. [url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R1nLSESaHUbn84TDwpbUNiTBY0QlQx-hKmPXFCi_u7A/edit?tab=t.0]Full details and rules can be found here.[/url] [h2]FAQ[/h2] Q: Will the 1.0 update make my old saves incompatible? A: Yes. Due to the nature of 1.0 update, old saves will not be compatible with the new patch on launch day. BUT! You can always continue playing old saves by switching to one of our legacy branches. The currently live branch is 208.x; you can switch to this branch now to avoid updating when the patch drops on December 5th. Q: What is the exact time of launch? A: 9am PT// 12pm ET// 5pm GMT