Dark and Darker’s new hotfix trims Inferno and Blue Maelstrom bugs
Hotfix #117-1 fixed a stuck Inferno door, restored missing ziplines in The Blue Maelstrom, and updated the Succubus race tail design.

Dark and Darker received Early Access Hotfix #117-1 from IRONMACE on June 16, 2026, and the changes stayed focused on a few map issues plus one character-model tweak.
The patch cleaned up trouble spots in The Forgotten Castle – Inferno and The Blue Maelstrom, and it follows earlier cleanup work such as the Void Blade move-speed fix in Hotfix #95-2.
Patch Notes
Hotfix #117-1 kept the list short. The main changes centered on navigation bugs in two areas, along with a visual adjustment for the Succubus race.
Bugfixes:
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Fixed an issue where the door in the Hellwind module of The Forgotten Castle – Inferno could fail to open even after operating the lever.
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Fixed an issue where the ziplines did not appear in The Blue Maelstrom.
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Fixed an issue where ocean currents could appear in unintended locations in The Blue Maelstrom.
Game Updates:
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Updated the tail design of the Succubus race.
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Source: Steam


