• Added a warning when players have the exact same mods in co-op, but not in the same order.
  
• Fixed various issues pertaining to mod load order.
  
• Fixed a case where mods that added new items to the Tech Tree would not properly work.
  
• Fixed a bug that would lead to mods being shown as conflicted when they're not.
  
• Significantly improved in-game mod manager performance with a large number of subscribed mods.

• Exposed various settings to be moddable.
  
• Added OnModInitialized to ModLogicBlueprint.
  
• Made ThirdPersonExampleMap not get cooked together with mods.
  
• Fixed a crash when making changes and saving existing structures with scaffolding.

What happens when passionate players take a game, flip it on its head, and transform it into something the original developers never even anticipated? That's exactly how Donkey Crew was born 15 years ago—from a single experimental mod for Mount&Blade that spiraled into something much bigger. And now, here we are with Bellwright.

Today, we're inviting you to join us on this journey: Official modding support is here. Download the modkit and show us what you imagine Bellwright to be, because the most impressive and fun creations often come from someone looking at a game and asking "But what if...?" No more reverse-engineering required (though honestly, watching you all figure it out was pretty impressive).

First of all - Steam Workshop, where you can search for and subscribe to mods that you’d like to try. All subscribed to mods are enabled by default when you start the game, but can be disabled in the main menu or by unsubscribing.

Second, Bellwright ModKit[store.epicgames.com] is now available for everyone at Epic Games Store[store.epicgames.com]. Modkit is a custom version of Unreal Engine 5 editor that offers all the functionality our own devs use to create content for Bellwright, as well as a convenient way to package and upload your mods to the Workshop.

Simple changes like modifying or adding new items, structures and technologies are very simple and trivial, and don’t require any prior knowledge or experience. You can find some guides on how to do that on our modding wiki[modding.playbellwright.com] and, once you gain some experience, help other modders by writing your own.

Adding new features via visual scripting and other Unreal tools is a little more tricky, and may require some tinkering. Luckily it’s a popular engine and there are plenty of tutorials available online.

Last but not least, on our official Discord[discord.gg] we have new channels and forums for everyone interested in modding to ask questions, share knowledge and discuss anything related to it with other modders and developers. 

Keep in mind that this is just the first public version of Modkit, and as we progress through Early Access and receive feedback - we will keep adding tools for modders to use. For any suggestions, requests, and complaints, feel free to use the Modkit Feedback tag in the modding forum on our discord.

Unfortunately, due to stricter regional rating agencies, at the moment Modkit can't be downloaded from EGS in several countries: Australia, Brazil, Germany, Russia and South Korea. We are aware of this limitation and working on resolving it.

Good luck to everyone giving it a try, we are looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with :)

• Fixed names in non-English languages displayed as "??????" after loading.

• Fixed farming animation of pouring water.

• Fixed incorrect production calculations for farm animals.

• Fixed issues with search fields in languages other than English.

• Fixed fishing difficulty for villagers to be dependent on the skill.

• Fixed a crash when a guard is at a fishing spot on game load.

• Fixed a crash related to battles with militia, bandits, and neutrals.

• Fixed a crash when filtering some of the crafting recipes.
  
• Fixed a crash related to cats recovering from injuries.
  
• Fixed a crash related to clients turning outposts into the main settlement in co-op.

• Fixed villagers sometimes not bringing charcoal for smelting steel and crafting iron ingots instead.
  
• Fixed companions sometimes moving to the wrong location when follow a player.

• Added instructions for fishing mini-games before they start.
  
• Added a difficulty setting for fishing mini-games.
  
• Changed fishing mini-game input from repeated clicks to hold.
  
• Made cats recover after getting injured.

• Fixed unreasonably high number of bandits coming after raid threat 30.
  
• Fixed NPCs being stuck in inaccessible places on old saves.
  
• Fixed rare performance issues after clearing out bandit camps.
  
• Fixed issues with item reservation after switching villagers between outposts.
  
• Fixed a crash related to animals following NPCs.
  
• Fixed a crash when loading a save related to animal cubs growing up while following other characters.
  
• Fixed a crash related to fishermen trying to switch to two-handed weapons.

• Added a screen gamma setting.
  
• Replaced Demon Boar with Black Tusker in the swamps.
  
• Revamped the algorithm for finding a proper fishing spot in swamp to account for the particularity of that location.
  
• Added the option for partial delivery to Master of Swamps and Big fish quests.
  
• Changed animal trophies to be locked behind the Craftsman's Nook instead of the Trapper's Camp in the tech tree.
  
• Made villagers follow the player when switching them to companions manually.
  
• Changed the map icon of the Library to look like a book.

• Fixed missing voiceover for the Drunken Brawl quest.
  
• Fixed torches not displaying when reequipping on client in co-op.
  
• Fixed an issue leading to improper ocean location selection.
  
• Fixed an issue leading to rivers or lakes being considered as valid ocean location if there's salt water at the bottom.
  
• Fixed an issue where villagers would try to fish in water that is too shallow.
  
• Fixed a case when hungry villagers could be stuck in a loop.
  
• Fixed relocating decorations consuming unnecessary items.
  
• Fixed wrong blade rotation when butchering large animals at the Butchery Rack.
  
• Fixed selling to merchants causing the trading screen to switch to buying.
  
• Fixed quest items remaining in inventory if the players chooses not to help Anna in "A Hearty Request" quest.
  
• Fixed a quest NPC in "Cry me a river" not dealing or receiving damage after some time.
  
• Fixed Peasant's Cap having a wrong name (duplicate of Civilian Cap).
  
• Fixed some of the swamp areas not being considered as such when fishing.
  
• Fixed duping Strange Spices quest item if a dialogue was closed before it's finished.
  
• Fixed Strange Spices quest item remaining in inventory if the player talked to Elder.
  
• Fixed getting disconnected when a Bird Coop is disassembled in co-op.
  
• Fixed a crash when no location was found for casting a fishing rod.
  
• Fixed a rare crash in co-op when connecting to a game.

• Made reservists follow the player when using call to arms.

• Fixed guards gathering at the same spot while patrolling.
  
• Fixed crows gliding on the ground after falling.
  
• Fixed villagers wielding weapons when player puts them directly in their equipment slots.
  
• Fixed some of the missing localization for Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
  
• Fixed villagers immediately running away when hired until another command is given.
  
• Fixed "Crown of the Herd" achievement not being awarded unless an animal has exactly 10/10 stats.

• Fixed a crash when inspecting pet cats as a client in co-op.
  
• Fixed a crash when disassembling roads as a client in co-op.
  
• Fixed a crash when selling pets as a client in co-op.
  
• Fixed a crash related to villagers fishing.

• Made raised squads always follow the player by default, unless their last order was to stock up.

• Fixed villagers sometimes failing to find fishing spots in lakes and swamps.
  
• Fixed NPC navigation in tightly packed settlements.
  
• Fixed missing translations in some of the new menus, screens, and quests.
  
• Fixed fish not being searchable by name in storage and delivery screens.
  
• Fixed a crash for clients in co-op related to displaying farm animal information.
  
• Fixed a crash related to villagers fishing when players go to sleep.
  
• Fixed a rare crash when waiting for a fish to bite.
  
• Fixed a crash related to fishing attempts without any bait available.
  
• Fixed a crash related to pet cats acquired from quests.

• Updated localization for all supported languages.