The next major ForgeTax upcoming update will introduce combat mechanics that allow players to personally wield their forged blades against the dragon. Developer GraveYardDev officially revealed this roadmap preview following the game's launch, addressing player feedback regarding the constant sacrifice of high-value weapons.
While the core game currently focuses on anvil luck, relic synergies, and meeting relentless tribute quotas, future content will shift toward active retaliation inside the dragon's lair.
Dragon Combat: What to Expect in the Next Major Content Update
In an official developer announcement titled "Thank You & A Preview of a Major Content Update," GraveYardDev outlined the thematic and mechanical direction planned for the game's first major content expansion.
Under the current loop, players heat blades, push values higher on the anvil, and surrender their best creations at the tribute counter to survive another day. The developer acknowledged that constantly surrendering hard-forged creations can feel frustrating and wasteful.
The upcoming major update will introduce the following additions:
- Direct Dragon Encounters: Players will venture into the dragon's vast lair to confront the beast that has been collecting their tribute.
- Wielding Crafted Blades: Instead of merely turning weapons over for currency or feeding them to the relic machine, you will physically take your creations into battle.
- Weapon-Specific Abilities: Each sword type will feature distinct combat abilities to use when standing against the dragon.
- Revenge-Driven Progression: The confrontation serves as a narrative and mechanical turning point, allowing blacksmiths to fight back against the creature exploiting their labor.
An official release date and detailed combat combat systems have not yet been announced. The developer confirmed that combat mechanics and schedules will be shared publicly once testing reaches a stable state.
Current Developer Focus and Recent Patch History
While combat development is underway in the background, GraveYardDev is actively updating the base game. Because ForgeTax launched without a public demo or extensive pre-release playtesting, recent patches have concentrated on stability, input controls, performance, and balancing.
The table below outlines the update milestones and hotfixes released leading up to the upcoming content expansion:
| Update Title | Key Changes and Additions |
|---|---|
| Relic & Balance Overhaul | Added starting relics, raised forging cap to +99, reworked relic effects and pricing, and improved the codex. |
| Hotfix: Save slots and bug fixes | Resolved reported game bugs and implemented dedicated save slots. |
| Hotfix: Startup & Recovery Relics | Fixed game launch issues and rebalanced recovery-focused relics. |
| New Relics and the Funerary Sword | Introduced performance improvements and added new items, including the Funerary Sword. |
| 21-Day Contract Update | Balanced tribute pacing, optimized overall performance, and enabled Steam Cloud support. |
Community discussions on the Steam forums have centered heavily on anvil break chances, with players debating early-round weapon shatter rates. In response, GraveYardDev stated that difficulty adjustments aim to encourage strategic relic synergy rather than arbitrary failure, with further balance passes scheduled alongside core updates.
Weapons and Mechanics Preparing for the Update
When combat arrives, your forge mastery will dictate your battle readiness. The game features multiple blade archetypes, each unlocked and tracked through forging milestones.
Blades currently featured in the game include:
- Splitblade
- Runeblade
- Holy Sword
- Dragonfang
- Sawblade
- Citadel Sword
- World Tree
- Funerary Sword
- Fishblade
Mastering these weapons requires forging them to high levels, such as +20 or the recently expanded +99 cap. Players also rely on the Frenzy mechanic—charged by striking the same weapon 10 times—to unleash a brief window where hammer strikes cannot break the blade. How these forging tiers and mechanics translate into combat stats will be revealed when the developer details the weapon ability system.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the ForgeTax combat update be released?
GraveYardDev has not announced a specific release date for the combat update. The developer stated they will reveal the launch schedule and combat mechanics once internal preparation and testing are complete.
How much does ForgeTax cost, and what platforms is it on?
ForgeTax is available on Windows PC via Steam for $2.99. It requires a 64-bit operating system, 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM, and 2 GB of available storage.
Where can players track official ForgeTax patch notes?
Official patch notes, hotfix announcements, and future update previews are posted directly on the ForgeTax Steam Store page and the official Steam Community Hub.
