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[[Episodes]] are the major content updates for this game.  There are supposed to be 5 episodes and the 4 additional episodes are supposed to be released in subsequent years after the initial game release at the end of 2014.  This page will contain the overview of the episode releases only.  The [[Patch Notes]] can be found [[Patch Notes|here]].
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'''Episodes''' are the major content updates for this game.  There are supposed to be 5 episodes and the 4 additional episodes are supposed to be released in subsequent years after the initial game release, which is currently estimated to be some time in 2017.  This page will contain the overview of the episode releases only.  The [[Patch Notes]] can be found [[Patch Notes|here]].


== Episode 1 ==
== Episode 1 ==
The [[SotA]] Forum Thread on these first releases is available here: [https://shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/ https://shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/]


=== Release 1 ===
=== Release 1 ===
December 12, 2013 @ 1030 Central - December 14, 2013 @ 2200 Central <ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref><ref name=r1status>Release 1 Status, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/release-1-status.4226/</ref><ref>Release 1 Instructions, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?p=32570</ref>
{{main|Release 1}}
*Install / Patching system: Step one for you guys to play the game is for you to download the game and then patch the game. Since this is the first hands on impression of the product, it is critical.
Pre-Alpha Release 1 took place on December 12, 2013 @ 10:30 Central - December 16, 2013 @ 10:00 Central.
*Login / Registration: Players should be able to log in using their existing accounts and if they have not yet registered, they should be intuitively led to the steps to register.
 
*Character Creation: Players should be able to create and customize their character. Creation / Customization options for Release 1 will include: name, gender, head shape, skin tone, hair style, hair color, and eye color.
Players tested the Install / Patching system, Login / Registration, Character Creation, Single Player Online, [[Owls Head|Owl’s Head]], Conversation, Bag Inventory, Equipment, House Claiming, House Decorating, and Metrics.
*Single Player Online: All public releases prior to commercial launch will be online only. For Release 1 and 2, it will be constrained to single player online only.
*First Town: Our first town, Owl’s Head will be open for exploration. This is important for testing purposes so we can better tune our performance metrics on real user machines. For Release 1, exiting the town will just funnel you back into the same town (anyone see Groundhog Day?)
*Conversation: Important that players converse with the townsfolk so we can start expanding the dialog system. As you talk to NPCs, we will be tracking your conversations and using them to add more content based on your input.
*Bag Inventory: This is a hot topic in the forums so we want to get it in your hands for feedback on preferences. Immersion vs. ease of use, let the battle begin!
*Equipment: Players will be provided with several chests full of “ph@t lootz” (armor, clothes, weapons, etc.) for trying on for size.
*House Claiming: Players will be able to select a house from the entire list of player houses (even Lord of the Manor!) for free so that we can test out the various size houses on the lots and allow players to test drive the various houses so they can have a better idea of which they ultimately want to own.
*House Decorating: Chests full of furniture and decorative items will be provided so you can stress test the decoration system and try out various styles of interiors. Help us figure out all the ways you can break things! (Look forward to screenshot contests on this!)
*Metrics: All the while you are playing, we will be stress testing our metrics system. This system is critical to maintaining a balanced economy, tracking exploits, and gathering data to improve the experience.


=== Release 2 ===
=== Release 2 ===
January 24 - January 26 2014<ref name=eas/>
{{main|Release 2}}
*Crafting: We will be opening up crafting for testing with more than 100 recipes. Chests full of crafting resources will be provided. Crafting will initially focus on refining and production for smithing, tailoring, and carpentry.
Pre-Alpha Release 2 took place on January 23, 2014 @ 10:00 - January 27, 2014 @ 10:00 Central.
*Shopping: Shopkeepers will be open for business for selling and buying.
 
*Town 2: An additional municipality (likely village sized) will be open for business! Exiting one municipality will take you immediately to the other municipality.
Players tested Crafting, [[Kingsport]], List Inventory, Character Customization++, Jumping, Run Speed, Mac & Linux, and Recipe Log.
*List Inventory: For those who prefer spreadsheets to immersion. The inventory battle royale continues!
*Character Customization++: Characters will be wiped, but you will now have even more options when creating your character to make it look unique including: facial features, scaling, and more content (hairstyles, head shapes, skin tones, hair colors, etc.)


=== Release 3 ===
=== Release 3 ===
February 20 - 22, 2014<ref name=eas/>
{{main|Release 3}}
*Open Multiplayer Online: FINALLY we will let you see what the other players look like BUT we’ll be taking away your house for the month as we prepare housing to have persistence in the multiplayer space for Release 4.
Pre-Alpha Release 3 took place on February 20, 2014 @ 10:00 - February 25, 2014 @ 15:48 Central.
*Chat: You know, so you can talk to your friends!
 
*Emotes: More than 30 emotes online so you can look like a clown with your friends.
Players tested [[Selective_Multiplayer_Online#Multiplayer_Online_.28Open_Play_Online_or_OPO.29|Open Multiplayer Online]], Chat, [[Emotes]], [[Braemar]], Shopping, Configurable [[Controls]], Crafting Improvements (Auto Place, Take All, Starter Recipes, Recipe Status, More [[Recipes]]), Walking, Friends & Anti-Friends (Blocking), Player Housing in SPO, Player Made Music, and Ladders.
*Town 3: A third municipality opens up (perhaps the lovely oceanside village of Kingsport).


=== Release 4 ===
=== Release 4 ===
March 20 - ?, 2014<ref name=eas/>
{{main|Release 4}}
*Hidden Vale: A hidden island north north east of the mainland with numerous biomes to explore via the overworld map system
Pre-Alpha Release 4 took place on March 27, 2014<ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref>
*10 Hidden Vale Scenes: With the opening of the overworld, we need something to do between the cities so we will be turning on the first 10 scenes including wilderness, caves, and dungeons.
 
*Combat / Magic: Those first 10 scenes might have stuff in them, so we’ve decided we should give you a way to fight back! A wide array of combat and magic skills, along with the ability to assemble these skills into decks, will now become available.
Players tested Performance Optimizations, Overworld Map System, 10 Scenes in the [[Hidden Vale]], Combat: auto attack only, Quests, Loot, Crafting: Resource Gathering, Player Housing, Parties, Mac/Linux Patching, Swimming, Jumping.
*Advancement and Skill Trees: Players will start earning experience points for fighting, crafting, and questing. This will lead to level increases and skill points which can be spent to learn new skills or improve existing skills.
*Quests: Players will be able to participate in quests that will send them around the world and even change game state in the scenes based on quest flags. Testing this early is important because our quest system operates differently than the current standards (e.g. no exclamation points or convo trees).
*Loot: Creatures and quests will generate loot including gold and resources.
*Crafting: Resource Gathering will be added to crafting including resource nodes placed in the world. Item wear begins happening and in turn, Repair will now be available. Item enhancement will now also be possible, allowing upgrading of items to more powerful versions. On top of all that, more recipes will become available
*Player Housing: The housing system will be relaunched with persistence in the online space. Housing choices will now be based on backer level, add on purchase, or what can be bought in the game. Waterfront housing will also come online.
*Wearable Dyeing: Clothing and Armor will now be dyeable
*Social Systems: The first social systems will come online including Friends and Parties. Safety in numbers!


=== Release 5 ===
=== Release 5 ===
?, 2014
{{main|Release 5}}
Pre-Alpha Release 5 took place on April 24, 2014<ref name=easv2>Early Access Schedule Update Releases 4-7, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule-update-releases-4-7.8124/</ref>


Players tested Combat and Magic Skills, Journal, Compass, Overland Map and new Housing.


=== Episode 1 Officially Released ===
=== Release 6 ===
Estimated Release Date: October 31st, 2014
{{main|Release 6}}
Pre-Alpha Release 6 took place on May 22, 2014<ref name=easv2 />


This release added few new features, choosing instead to work on polish and enhancement to existing features.
=== Release 7 ===
{{main|Release 7}}
Pre-Alpha Release 7 took place on June 26, 2014<ref name=easv2 />
The release added skill sigils, decks, and player-vs-player combat.
=== Release 8 ===
{{main|Release 8}}
Release 8 took place on July 24, 2014<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
First PVP Release,
RTX Attendee Access,
Alienware Arena Access.
=== Release 9 ===
{{main|Release 9}}
Release 9 took place on August 21, 2014<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
Additional PVP,
Combat skills,
Durability and repair,
Minimap system
=== Release 10 ===
{{main|Release 10}}
Release 10 took place on September 25, 2014<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
This release added a few new features, including a Challenge Dungeon and in-game quest, however was focused on polish and enhancement to existing features.
=== Release 11 ===
{{main|Release 11}}
Release 11 took place on October 23, 2014<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
Steam integration,
Character advancement,
Control points
NPC Conversations<ref name=q4_schedule>Q4 Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/q4-schedule.15280</ref>
24/7 test with extended uptime.
=== Release 12 ===
{{main|Release 12}}
Release 12 took place on November 20, 2014<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
Skill trainers,
Housing deeds,
Skilled crafting,
Guilds,
Banks,
Encumbrance,
Tutorials,
Pledge rewards<ref name=q4_schedule />
24/7 uptime announced<ref name=r12_instructions>Release 12 Instructions, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/release-12-instructions.16840/</ref>
===Steam Early Access===
{{main|Greenlight}}
Steam Early Access will begin on Monday, November 24 at 10:00 AM Central Time (16:00 UTC)<ref name=r12_instructions />
=== Release 13 ===
{{main|Release 13}}
Release 13 took place on December 18, 2014<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
Steam integration,
Shared property,
Crafting events,
Dyable clothing,
Wandering encounters,
Teachable emotes
Player books<ref name=q4_schedule />
=== Release 14 ===
{{main|Release 14}}
Release 14 took place on January 29, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
Unity 5,
Banks,
Encumbrance,
Pledges Tied to Game Account<ref name=q5_schedule>Darkstarr, [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/first-quarter-2015-schedule-update.18635/ First Quarter 2015 Schedule Update]</ref>
=== Release 15 ===
{{main|Release 15}}
Release 15 took place on February 26, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
Roving encounters,
Player Titles,
Emote “Teaching<ref name=q5_schedule />
=== Release 16 ===
{{main|Release 16}}
Release 16 took place on March 26, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
Steam Achievements,
Crafting Events,
Player Made Books,
Localization<ref name=q5_schedule />
=== Release 17 ===
{{main|Release 17}}
Release 17 took place on April 30, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 18 ===
{{main|Release 18}}
Release 18 took place on May 21, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 19 ===
{{main|Release 19}}
Release 19 took place on June 25, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 20 ===
{{main|Release 20}}
Release 20 took place on July 30, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 21 ===
{{main|Release 21}}
Release 21 took place on August 27, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 22 ===
{{main|Release 22}}
Release 22 took place on September 24, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 23 ===
{{main|Release 23}}
Release 23 took place on October 29, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 24 ===
{{main|Release 24}}
Release 24 took place on November 19, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 25 ===
{{main|Release 25}}
Release 25 took place on December 17, 2015<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Guild Warfare
*Multiple Characters
*Agriculture
=== Release 26 ===
{{main|Release 26}}
Release 26 took place on January 28, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Full Wipe
*Public Gardens
*Chaos Daemon
*Towns of Aerie and Resolute
*Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day Content
=== Release 27 ===
{{main|Release 27}}
Release 27 took place on February 25, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Item Use Logging
*Paladis Shardfall
*Character and Animation Polish
*More Recipes
*PoT Templates: Forested Plain, Cobblestone Free variations of 01 templates
*Carnival / Mardi Gras Content
=== Release 28 ===
{{main|Release 28}}
Release 28 took place on March 16, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Dungeons of Malice and Skrekk Caverns
*Skill Unlearning
*Single Player Offline Features
*PoT Template: Mountain
*Performance and Polish
*Spring Holiday Content
=== Release 29 ===
{{main|Release 29}}
Release 29 took place on April 29, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Artifice Dungeon
*Towns of Brittany and Valhold
*Crafting Skills
*Full Wipe
*Lot Selection Features
*Balance, Performance, Polish
=== Release 30 ===
{{main|Release 30}}
Release 30 took place on May 26, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Confluence
*Novia Overworld Cleanup
*Balance, Performance, Polish
=== Release 31 ===
{{main|Release 31}}
Release 31 took place on June 30, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Balance, Performance, Polish
=== Release 32 ===
{{main|Release 32}}
Release 32 took place on July 28, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Final Wipe
*Lot Selection
===Persistence===
{{main|Persistence}}
Along with Release 32,
=== Release 33 ===
{{main|Release 33}}
Release 33 took place on August 25, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*New User Experience Polish
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Offline Mode Combat Balance
*Offline Mode
*Crafting
*Creatures
=== Release 34 ===
{{main|Release 34}}
Release 34 took place on September 29, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Offline Economy
*Crafting
*Creatures
*Roving Encounters
=== Release 35 ===
{{main|Release 35}}
Release 35 took place on October 27, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Multiplayer Combat Balance
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Offline Reward Delivery
*Roving Encounters
*Crafting
*Character
=== Release 36 ===
{{main|Release 36}}
Release 36 took place on November 17, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Combat
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Crafting
*Character
*Social
=== Release 37 ===
{{main|Release 37}}
Release 37 took place on December 15, 2016<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Town Sieges
*Combat
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Crafting
*Character
=== Release 38 ===
{{main|Release 38}}
Release 38 took place on January 26, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Traps and Locks
*New NPC Conversation Interface
*Chat Windows
*Crafting
*Character
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Combat
=== Release 39 ===
{{main|Release 39}}
Release 39 took place on February 23, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Player Housing
*Combat
*Character
*Crafting
=== Release 40 ===
{{main|Release 40}}
Release 40 took place on March 30, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Character
*Crafting
*Guild Alliances
*Offline Combat Balance and Economy
*User Interface
=== Release 41 ===
{{main|Release 41}}
Release 41 took place on April 27, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Performance
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Combat
*Character
*Contextual Help
*Game Balance
*Crafting
=== Release 42 ===
{{main|Release 42}}
Release 42 took place on May 25, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Player Housing
*Combat
*Character
*Crafting
*Raid System
*Looking For Group
=== Release 43 ===
{{main|Release 43}}
Release 43 took place on June 29, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Character
*Performance
*Bug Fixes and Game Balance
*Mail
*Offline Combat and Economy Balance
*Player Housing
=== Release 44 ===
{{main|Release 44}}
Release 44 took place on July 27, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Performance
*Player Towns
*Rent
*Combat
*Character
*Looking For Group
*Economy
=== Release 45 ===
{{main|Release 45}}
Release 45 took place on August 31, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Performance
*Single-Player Offline Combat Balance
*Player Housing
*Combat
*Character
*Crafting
*User Interface Polish
=== Release 46 ===
{{main|Release 46}}
Release 46 took place on September 28, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Performance
*Offline Spawning Rules
*Crafting
*Character
*Player Housing
*Combat
=== Release 47 ===
{{main|Release 47}}
Release 47 took place on October 26, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Load Time Reduction
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Crafting & Economy
*User Interface Polish
*Seed Invest, Telethon, & Holiday Content
=== Release 48 ===
{{main|Release 48}}
Release 48 took place on November 16, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Load Time Reduction
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Crafting & Economy
*User Interface Polish
*Telethon & Holiday Content
=== Release 49 ===
{{main|Release 49}}
Release 49 took place on December 14, 2017<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Frame Rate Increase
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Crafting & Economy
*User Interface Polish
*Telethon & Holiday Content
=== Release 50 ===
{{main|Release 50}}
Release 50 took place on January 25, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Performance
*Crafting & Economy
*User Interface Polish
*Physical Goods
*Combat
*Character
=== Release 51 ===
{{main|Release 51}}
Release 51 took place on February 22, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Performance
*Combat
*Crafting & Economy
*User Interface Polish
*Physical Goods
*Loot Rules
*Heraldry
*Character
=== Release 52 ===
{{main|Release 52}}
Release 52 took place on March 27, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
*Story
*Frame Rate Increase
*Names on Brittany Graveyard Tombstones/Domesday Book/Credits Page
*Player Towns & Player Housing
*Crafting & Economy
*User Interface Polish
*Multiple Characters
*Physical Goods
*Localization
=== Episode 1 Launch ===
{{main|Episode 1 Launch}}
Estimated Release Date: March 27, 2018
=== Release 53 ===
{{main|Release 53}}
Release 53 took place on April 26, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 54 ===
{{main|Release 54}}
Release 54 took place on May 31, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 55 ===
{{main|Release 55}}
Release 55 took place on June 28, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 56 ===
{{main|Release 56}}
Release 56 took place on July 26, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 57 ===
{{main|Release 57}}
Release 57 took place on August 30, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 58 ===
{{main|Release 58}}
Release 58 took place on September 27, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 59 ===
{{main|Release 59}}
Release 59 took place on October 25, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 60 ===
{{main|Release 60}}
Release 60 took place on November 15, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 61 ===
{{main|Release 61}}
Release 61 took place on December 13, 2018<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 62 ===
{{main|Release 62}}
Release 62 took place on January 31, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 63 ===
{{main|Release 63}}
Release 63 took place on February 28, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 64 ===
{{main|Release 64}}
Release 64 took place on March 28, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 65 ===
{{main|Release 65}}
Release 65 took place on April 15, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 66 ===
{{main|Release 66}}
Release 66 took place on May 30, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 67 ===
{{main|Release 67}}
Release 67 took place on June 27, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 68 ===
{{main|Release 68}}
Release 68 took place on July 25, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 69 ===
{{main|Release 69}}
Release 69 took place on August 29, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 70 ===
{{main|Release 70}}
Release 70 took place on September 26, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 71 ===
{{main|Release 71}}
Release 71 took place on October 31, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 72 ===
{{main|Release 72}}
Release 72 took place on November 21, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 73 ===
{{main|Release 73}}
Release 73 took place on December 12, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 74 ===
{{main|Release 74}}
Release 74 took place on January 30. 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 75 ===
{{main|Release 75}}
Release 75 took place on February 27, 2019<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 76 ===
{{main|Release 76}}
Release 76 took place on March 26, 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 77 ===
{{main|Release 77}}
Release 77 took place on April 30, 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 78 ===
{{main|Release 78}}
Release 78 took place on May 28, 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 79 ===
{{main|Release 79}}
Release 79 took place on June 25, 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 80 ===
{{main|Release 80}}
Release 80 is scheduled for July 30, 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 81 ===
{{main|Release 81}}
Release 81 is scheduled for August 27, 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 82 ===
{{main|Release 82}}
Release 82 is scheduled for September 24, 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>
=== Release 83 ===
{{main|Release 83}}
Release 83 is scheduled for October 29, 2020<ref name=events>Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475</ref>


== Episode 2 ==
== Episode 2 ==
Estimated 1-2 Years after Episode 1
== Episode 3 ==
Estimated 1-2 Years after Episode 2
== Episode 4 ==
Estimated 1-2 Years after Episode 3
== Episode 5 ==
Estimated 1-2 Years after Episode 4


== Sources ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Shroud of the Avatar]]

Latest revision as of 16:32, 24 April 2023

Template:Under Construction Template:Tocright no numbers Episodes are the major content updates for this game. There are supposed to be 5 episodes and the 4 additional episodes are supposed to be released in subsequent years after the initial game release, which is currently estimated to be some time in 2017. This page will contain the overview of the episode releases only. The Patch Notes can be found here.

Episode 1[edit]

Release 1[edit]

Template:Main Pre-Alpha Release 1 took place on December 12, 2013 @ 10:30 Central - December 16, 2013 @ 10:00 Central.

Players tested the Install / Patching system, Login / Registration, Character Creation, Single Player Online, Owl’s Head, Conversation, Bag Inventory, Equipment, House Claiming, House Decorating, and Metrics.

Release 2[edit]

Template:Main Pre-Alpha Release 2 took place on January 23, 2014 @ 10:00 - January 27, 2014 @ 10:00 Central.

Players tested Crafting, Kingsport, List Inventory, Character Customization++, Jumping, Run Speed, Mac & Linux, and Recipe Log.

Release 3[edit]

Template:Main Pre-Alpha Release 3 took place on February 20, 2014 @ 10:00 - February 25, 2014 @ 15:48 Central.

Players tested Open Multiplayer Online, Chat, Emotes, Braemar, Shopping, Configurable Controls, Crafting Improvements (Auto Place, Take All, Starter Recipes, Recipe Status, More Recipes), Walking, Friends & Anti-Friends (Blocking), Player Housing in SPO, Player Made Music, and Ladders.

Release 4[edit]

Template:Main Pre-Alpha Release 4 took place on March 27, 2014[1]

Players tested Performance Optimizations, Overworld Map System, 10 Scenes in the Hidden Vale, Combat: auto attack only, Quests, Loot, Crafting: Resource Gathering, Player Housing, Parties, Mac/Linux Patching, Swimming, Jumping.

Release 5[edit]

Template:Main Pre-Alpha Release 5 took place on April 24, 2014[2]

Players tested Combat and Magic Skills, Journal, Compass, Overland Map and new Housing.

Release 6[edit]

Template:Main Pre-Alpha Release 6 took place on May 22, 2014[2]

This release added few new features, choosing instead to work on polish and enhancement to existing features.

Release 7[edit]

Template:Main Pre-Alpha Release 7 took place on June 26, 2014[2]

The release added skill sigils, decks, and player-vs-player combat.

Release 8[edit]

Template:Main Release 8 took place on July 24, 2014[3]

First PVP Release, RTX Attendee Access, Alienware Arena Access.

Release 9[edit]

Template:Main Release 9 took place on August 21, 2014[3]

Additional PVP, Combat skills, Durability and repair, Minimap system

Release 10[edit]

Template:Main Release 10 took place on September 25, 2014[3]

This release added a few new features, including a Challenge Dungeon and in-game quest, however was focused on polish and enhancement to existing features.

Release 11[edit]

Template:Main Release 11 took place on October 23, 2014[3]

Steam integration, Character advancement, Control points NPC Conversations[4]

24/7 test with extended uptime.

Release 12[edit]

Template:Main Release 12 took place on November 20, 2014[3]

Skill trainers, Housing deeds, Skilled crafting, Guilds, Banks, Encumbrance, Tutorials, Pledge rewards[4]

24/7 uptime announced[5]

Steam Early Access[edit]

Template:Main Steam Early Access will begin on Monday, November 24 at 10:00 AM Central Time (16:00 UTC)[5]

Release 13[edit]

Template:Main Release 13 took place on December 18, 2014[3]

Steam integration, Shared property, Crafting events, Dyable clothing, Wandering encounters, Teachable emotes Player books[4]

Release 14[edit]

Template:Main Release 14 took place on January 29, 2015[3]

Unity 5, Banks, Encumbrance, Pledges Tied to Game Account[6]

Release 15[edit]

Template:Main Release 15 took place on February 26, 2015[3]

Roving encounters, Player Titles, Emote “Teaching[6]

Release 16[edit]

Template:Main Release 16 took place on March 26, 2015[3]

Steam Achievements, Crafting Events, Player Made Books, Localization[6]

Release 17[edit]

Template:Main Release 17 took place on April 30, 2015[3]

Release 18[edit]

Template:Main Release 18 took place on May 21, 2015[3]

Release 19[edit]

Template:Main Release 19 took place on June 25, 2015[3]

Release 20[edit]

Template:Main Release 20 took place on July 30, 2015[3]

Release 21[edit]

Template:Main Release 21 took place on August 27, 2015[3]

Release 22[edit]

Template:Main Release 22 took place on September 24, 2015[3]

Release 23[edit]

Template:Main Release 23 took place on October 29, 2015[3]

Release 24[edit]

Template:Main Release 24 took place on November 19, 2015[3]

Release 25[edit]

Template:Main Release 25 took place on December 17, 2015[3]

  • Guild Warfare
  • Multiple Characters
  • Agriculture

Release 26[edit]

Template:Main Release 26 took place on January 28, 2016[3]

  • Full Wipe
  • Public Gardens
  • Chaos Daemon
  • Towns of Aerie and Resolute
  • Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day Content

Release 27[edit]

Template:Main Release 27 took place on February 25, 2016[3]

  • Item Use Logging
  • Paladis Shardfall
  • Character and Animation Polish
  • More Recipes
  • PoT Templates: Forested Plain, Cobblestone Free variations of 01 templates
  • Carnival / Mardi Gras Content

Release 28[edit]

Template:Main Release 28 took place on March 16, 2016[3]

  • Dungeons of Malice and Skrekk Caverns
  • Skill Unlearning
  • Single Player Offline Features
  • PoT Template: Mountain
  • Performance and Polish
  • Spring Holiday Content

Release 29[edit]

Template:Main Release 29 took place on April 29, 2016[3]

  • Artifice Dungeon
  • Towns of Brittany and Valhold
  • Crafting Skills
  • Full Wipe
  • Lot Selection Features
  • Balance, Performance, Polish

Release 30[edit]

Template:Main Release 30 took place on May 26, 2016[3]

  • Confluence
  • Novia Overworld Cleanup
  • Balance, Performance, Polish

Release 31[edit]

Template:Main Release 31 took place on June 30, 2016[3]

  • Balance, Performance, Polish

Release 32[edit]

Template:Main Release 32 took place on July 28, 2016[3]

  • Final Wipe
  • Lot Selection

Persistence[edit]

Template:Main

Along with Release 32,

Release 33[edit]

Template:Main Release 33 took place on August 25, 2016[3]

  • Story
  • New User Experience Polish
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Offline Mode Combat Balance
  • Offline Mode
  • Crafting
  • Creatures

Release 34[edit]

Template:Main Release 34 took place on September 29, 2016[3]

  • Story
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Offline Economy
  • Crafting
  • Creatures
  • Roving Encounters

Release 35[edit]

Template:Main Release 35 took place on October 27, 2016[3]

  • Story
  • Multiplayer Combat Balance
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Offline Reward Delivery
  • Roving Encounters
  • Crafting
  • Character

Release 36[edit]

Template:Main Release 36 took place on November 17, 2016[3]

  • Story
  • Combat
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Crafting
  • Character
  • Social

Release 37[edit]

Template:Main Release 37 took place on December 15, 2016[3]

  • Story
  • Town Sieges
  • Combat
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Crafting
  • Character

Release 38[edit]

Template:Main Release 38 took place on January 26, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Traps and Locks
  • New NPC Conversation Interface
  • Chat Windows
  • Crafting
  • Character
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Combat

Release 39[edit]

Template:Main Release 39 took place on February 23, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Player Housing
  • Combat
  • Character
  • Crafting

Release 40[edit]

Template:Main Release 40 took place on March 30, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Character
  • Crafting
  • Guild Alliances
  • Offline Combat Balance and Economy
  • User Interface

Release 41[edit]

Template:Main Release 41 took place on April 27, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Performance
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Combat
  • Character
  • Contextual Help
  • Game Balance
  • Crafting

Release 42[edit]

Template:Main Release 42 took place on May 25, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Player Housing
  • Combat
  • Character
  • Crafting
  • Raid System
  • Looking For Group

Release 43[edit]

Template:Main Release 43 took place on June 29, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Character
  • Performance
  • Bug Fixes and Game Balance
  • Mail
  • Offline Combat and Economy Balance
  • Player Housing

Release 44[edit]

Template:Main Release 44 took place on July 27, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Performance
  • Player Towns
  • Rent
  • Combat
  • Character
  • Looking For Group
  • Economy

Release 45[edit]

Template:Main Release 45 took place on August 31, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Performance
  • Single-Player Offline Combat Balance
  • Player Housing
  • Combat
  • Character
  • Crafting
  • User Interface Polish

Release 46[edit]

Template:Main Release 46 took place on September 28, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Performance
  • Offline Spawning Rules
  • Crafting
  • Character
  • Player Housing
  • Combat

Release 47[edit]

Template:Main Release 47 took place on October 26, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Load Time Reduction
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Crafting & Economy
  • User Interface Polish
  • Seed Invest, Telethon, & Holiday Content

Release 48[edit]

Template:Main Release 48 took place on November 16, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Load Time Reduction
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Crafting & Economy
  • User Interface Polish
  • Telethon & Holiday Content

Release 49[edit]

Template:Main Release 49 took place on December 14, 2017[3]

  • Story
  • Frame Rate Increase
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Crafting & Economy
  • User Interface Polish
  • Telethon & Holiday Content

Release 50[edit]

Template:Main Release 50 took place on January 25, 2018[3]

  • Story
  • Performance
  • Crafting & Economy
  • User Interface Polish
  • Physical Goods
  • Combat
  • Character

Release 51[edit]

Template:Main Release 51 took place on February 22, 2018[3]

  • Story
  • Performance
  • Combat
  • Crafting & Economy
  • User Interface Polish
  • Physical Goods
  • Loot Rules
  • Heraldry
  • Character

Release 52[edit]

Template:Main Release 52 took place on March 27, 2018[3]

  • Story
  • Frame Rate Increase
  • Names on Brittany Graveyard Tombstones/Domesday Book/Credits Page
  • Player Towns & Player Housing
  • Crafting & Economy
  • User Interface Polish
  • Multiple Characters
  • Physical Goods
  • Localization

Episode 1 Launch[edit]

Template:Main

Estimated Release Date: March 27, 2018

Release 53[edit]

Template:Main Release 53 took place on April 26, 2018[3]

Release 54[edit]

Template:Main Release 54 took place on May 31, 2018[3]

Release 55[edit]

Template:Main Release 55 took place on June 28, 2018[3]

Release 56[edit]

Template:Main Release 56 took place on July 26, 2018[3]

Release 57[edit]

Template:Main Release 57 took place on August 30, 2018[3]

Release 58[edit]

Template:Main Release 58 took place on September 27, 2018[3]

Release 59[edit]

Template:Main Release 59 took place on October 25, 2018[3]

Release 60[edit]

Template:Main Release 60 took place on November 15, 2018[3]

Release 61[edit]

Template:Main Release 61 took place on December 13, 2018[3]

Release 62[edit]

Template:Main Release 62 took place on January 31, 2019[3]

Release 63[edit]

Template:Main Release 63 took place on February 28, 2019[3]

Release 64[edit]

Template:Main Release 64 took place on March 28, 2019[3]

Release 65[edit]

Template:Main Release 65 took place on April 15, 2019[3]

Release 66[edit]

Template:Main Release 66 took place on May 30, 2019[3]

Release 67[edit]

Template:Main Release 67 took place on June 27, 2019[3]

Release 68[edit]

Template:Main Release 68 took place on July 25, 2019[3]

Release 69[edit]

Template:Main Release 69 took place on August 29, 2019[3]

Release 70[edit]

Template:Main Release 70 took place on September 26, 2019[3]

Release 71[edit]

Template:Main Release 71 took place on October 31, 2019[3]

Release 72[edit]

Template:Main Release 72 took place on November 21, 2019[3]

Release 73[edit]

Template:Main Release 73 took place on December 12, 2019[3]

Release 74[edit]

Template:Main Release 74 took place on January 30. 2020[3]

Release 75[edit]

Template:Main Release 75 took place on February 27, 2019[3]

Release 76[edit]

Template:Main Release 76 took place on March 26, 2020[3]

Release 77[edit]

Template:Main Release 77 took place on April 30, 2020[3]

Release 78[edit]

Template:Main Release 78 took place on May 28, 2020[3]

Release 79[edit]

Template:Main Release 79 took place on June 25, 2020[3]

Release 80[edit]

Template:Main Release 80 is scheduled for July 30, 2020[3]

Release 81[edit]

Template:Main Release 81 is scheduled for August 27, 2020[3]

Release 82[edit]

Template:Main Release 82 is scheduled for September 24, 2020[3]

Release 83[edit]

Template:Main Release 83 is scheduled for October 29, 2020[3]

Episode 2[edit]

Estimated 1-2 Years after Episode 1

Episode 3[edit]

Estimated 1-2 Years after Episode 2

Episode 4[edit]

Estimated 1-2 Years after Episode 3

Episode 5[edit]

Estimated 1-2 Years after Episode 4

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Early Access Schedule Update Releases 4-7, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule-update-releases-4-7.8124/
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 3.37 3.38 3.39 3.40 3.41 3.42 3.43 3.44 3.45 3.46 3.47 3.48 3.49 3.50 3.51 3.52 3.53 3.54 3.55 3.56 3.57 3.58 3.59 3.60 3.61 3.62 3.63 3.64 3.65 3.66 3.67 3.68 3.69 3.70 3.71 3.72 3.73 3.74 3.75 Upcoming Events, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=35475
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Q4 Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/q4-schedule.15280
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Release 12 Instructions, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/release-12-instructions.16840/
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Darkstarr, First Quarter 2015 Schedule Update
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