Release 40

March 30, 2017

 * Story: We will be doing some final polish passes on the Path of Courage and beginning to polish the Path of Truth. Additionally, a vast dungeon will be opening underneath Blood Bay. We will also be un-cloning the Kas Ruins, Elysium Mines, and a few adventure scenes. We will also be refactoring the tutorial system to improve the new user experience.
 * Character: We will begin creating Viking-inspired clothing for the NPCs in the Norgard and Verdantis areas of Novia to better define that region, including outfits for Royalty, Guards, Citizens, and Merchants. We will also be polishing the Troll visuals and creating more visual variations for our children NPCs.
 * Crafting: Fishing will be polished and expanded and Alcohol recipes will be added to the game.
 * Guild Alliances: Guilds will now be able to form alliances with each other.
 * Offline Combat Balance and Economy: A pass will be made through the game to adjust combat balance for play in offline mode with companions. Additionally, the economy in offline mode will be tuned to be better balanced for single-player. For instance, NPC merchants will buy player-crafted items at a profit to the player. Also, pledge and Add-On Store items will be available from NPC merchants for purchase with in-game gold.
 * User Interface: A polish pass will be made to the user interface to improve general usability and visuals.

Additional Information

 * Release 40 Instructions
 * Release 40 Known Issues
 * Quick Reference Card