: Open the GOG Galaxy client, navigate to Stoneshard , click the settings icon (Manage Installation), and select Check for updates . Key Features of v0.8.0.0
If you wish to finish a current run on an older version, most storefronts allow you to "roll back" to a previous build via the tab in the game properties menu.
This version, nicknamed "Way of the Gnome," is one of the most transformative patches in the game's Early Access journey. Here are the primary additions:
Stoneshard: Way of the Gnome – Version 0.8.0.0 Update Guide
: While Stoneshard maintains its "hardcore" identity, v0.8.0.0 introduces more frequent "soft" save points in specific urban areas, easing the frustration of losing hours of progress to a single mistake. Technical Notes and Compatibility
: The sprawling city of Brynn has been further fleshed out with new districts, interiors, and NPCs. Players can now access the High Quarter , featuring more affluent vendors and specialized services.
If you already own Stoneshard , the update should begin automatically through your chosen storefront. If it does not, you can manually trigger the download:
: Players can now choose to explore Aldor as a Gnome. This race comes with unique racial traits, including high magic resistance and specialized engineering skills, though they face challenges in raw physical durability compared to humans.