Game Changes & Updates
Recent Phantasia game and client updates.
Version 5.13 - Client Update (November 14, 2026)
Features
- Authenticator Setup QR Codes: Simplified two-factor authentication setup with visual QR code generation
- Realm Selection: Ability for all users to choose which realm to play on
- Announcement Highlighting: Staff, deed, and grail announcements now highlighted in chat
- macOS Improvements: Universal build support for all Macs, including Apple Silicon
- Application Icons: Native macOS application icons and hardened runtime
Bug Fixes
- Fixed duplicate message display issues
- Fixed settings store persistence
- Fixed progress bar behavior
Web Client 1.1.0 (November 14, 2026)
Features
- Authenticator Setup QR Codes: Generate QR codes for easier two-factor authentication setup
- Improved Mobile Layout: Better responsive design for mobile and short screens
- Announcement Highlighting: Valar proclamations, staff projections, deed milestones, and worthy Grail discoveries now highlighted
- Relay Configuration: Configurable game targets and browser IP forwarding to the relay
Version 5.2 - Server (11/26/2021 to 11/14/2026)
Major Features & Systems
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Optional two-step login for enhanced account security with Argon2id hashing
- Security Upgrades: SHA-256 password hashing with support for legacy password formats
- UTF-8 Character Support: Full Unicode support for character names and in-game text
- Extended In-Game Calendar: Enhanced calendar system with seasonal events and holidays
- Valar Chat System: New Valar-specific chat style and communication features
- Staff Trove: New high-level equipment and legendary items
- Staff of the Fallen Sage: Powerful new staff with unique properties
- Character Services: Enhanced character management and in-game announcements
Gameplay Improvements
- Refactored monster encounter logic for better balance
- Improved determination logic and character stats calculations
- Enhanced Bazaar trading system with bug fixes
- Fixed multiple in-combat system issues
- Improved player connection stability (60-second timeout)
- Better handling of character login restrictions (prevent multiple logins)
- Enhanced transaction validation for trading posts
Database & Performance
- Database-driven storage system (MariaDB)
- Improved query optimization and error handling
- Fixed multiple database synchronization issues
- Better character backup and restore functionality
- Reduced memory leaks and improved cleanup
- Enhanced scoreboard performance
Security & Account Management
- Argon2id hashing for new passwords
- SHA-256 implementation as primary hash function
- Optional two-step login for account protection
- Improved account name validation
- Fixed password digest handling with null bytes
- Better moderation options and staff tools
Bug Fixes
- Fixed buffer overflow in wizard modification dialog
- Fixed double-free errors in combat system
- Fixed character creation date reading issues
- Fixed SQL injection vulnerabilities in player names
- Fixed corpse reading error handling
- Fixed deadlock issues in account management
- Fixed memory leaks in various dialogs and systems
- Fixed poison and sin stat database writing
- Fixed monster ordering and affordability calculations
- Fixed maximum mana display in purchasing dialogs
System Improvements
- Complete refactor to database-driven architecture
- Improved error logging and debugging
- Better database initialization and error recovery
- Enhanced proxy support
- Improved delivery service validation
- Better string handling and character display
Version 5.1.0 Beta - 7/25/2021 to 11/26/2021
Major refactoring update moving from binary data files to database-driven architecture.
Core Architecture Refactor
- Database Migration: Complete refactor to store game information in MariaDB instead of binary data files
- Removed outdated binary files (charstats, motd, monsters, characters, accounts, wizards, etc)
- All data now stored in database tables for better reliability and scalability
- Real-time realm_objects updates as game state changes
Gameplay Features
- Reintroduced King Bestow system
- Event logging to database with in-game dialog to view events
- Better wizard administration and staff management
- Improved character entry logic preventing duplicate logins
- Enhanced MOTD (Message of the Day) system
Database & Storage
- MariaDB 10.6 compatibility fixes
- Improved database creation and initialization
- Fixed reading and writing of resistances
- Better realm object table management
- Graceful error handling if database fails to initialize
Performance & Stability
- Fixed multiple deadlock issues in account management
- Fixed memory leaks in wizard admin dialog
- Fixed memory leak when displaying scoreboard
- Improved initialization of memory structures
- Better cleanup of pending events
Security & Validation
- Account name validation before creating new accounts
- Fixed password handling and off-by-one errors
- Better error message reporting
- Improved error handling for failed queries
Gameplay Mechanics
- Fixed character rolling logic - buffs now set before speed
- Improved monster smith ordering with affordability calculations
- Better max mana display when buying spells/skills
- Fixed battle opponent initialization
- Improved profanity filtering
System Features
- Seasonal events support (Christmas included)
- Improved error logging to database
- Better command processing and event handling
- Enhanced wizard tools and admin dialogs
Version 5.12 - Client Update (September 16, 2026)
Features
- Universal Mac Builds: Added support for all Mac architectures including Apple Silicon
Version 5.11 - Client Update (January 5, 2023)
Features
- UI Improvements: Added borders to action and compass buttons
- Performance: Decreased button press delay for faster response
- Mac Support: Added macOS icon for application branding
Version 5.10 - Client Update (January 5, 2023)
Features
- Added macOS application icon
Version 5.9 - Client Framework Upgrade (July 10, 2022)
Features
- Framework Overhaul: Uplifted remaining UI components to new framework
- Cleanup: Removed artifacts from old framework and fixed resulting issues
Bug Fixes
- Fixed chat message display issues
- Fixed progress bar color for light damage
- Fixed crash when chat messages appeared
- Disabled auto-update pending permanent resolution
Version 5.8 - Realm Selection (July 5, 2022)
Features
- Realm Selection: Added ability to choose which realm to play on
Version 5.7 - Client Maintenance (July 5, 2022)
Stability and maintenance updates for the Electron client.
Older Versions (5.0 - 5.6)
See the archive below for earlier game and client release notes.
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Last Updated: November 14, 2026 | Check Discord for latest development updates