This The Forge Volcanic Depths Expansion update is not the major Christmas patch, but it brings notable improvements, bug fixes, a new volcanic expansion, and several sneak peeks for upcoming islands and bosses. Think of it as a foundation update that prepares the game for two much larger patches arriving soon.
The update contains three parts:
• Small bug fixes and interface improvements
• A new expansion in the Volcanic Depths
• Sneak peeks for new weapons, armor, island 3, and the first-ever bosses
Quality-of-Life Fixes and Improvements
Daily Quest Fix
A glitch blocked certain daily quests from being completed. This has now been corrected, restoring consistent progression for players who rely on quests for rewards.
Reroll Confirmation
Legendary and Mythical rerolls now display a confirmation prompt. This prevents accidental rerolls and protects your higher rarity items when clicking too fast.
Minigame Dot Fix
In the third minigame, some UI dots failed to appear whenever the item on screen didn’t fit properly. This is now resolved, so visual indicators behave correctly.
Ruin VFX Update
Some ruin visual effects were adjusted. While minor, it helps rare items feel more polished.
Optimization Pass
This update brings noticeable performance improvements. Low-end PCs, consoles and mobile devices should see smoother gameplay, fewer frame drops, and more stable dungeon runs.
Forge Bug Fix
A fix rolled out for the forge bug that previously prevented some players from interacting with it. Rejoining a new server ensures the fix is applied.
Exploit and Duplication Patch
Several exploits, including item duplication, were patched. This stabilizes the economy and reduces unfair progression.
Red Warning Particle for Heavy Attacks
A new combat indicator appears briefly before an enemy performs a heavy attack. This makes parrying easier and reduces random deaths. Some players may need a fresh server for the effect to appear.
Volcanic Depths Expansion
The largest addition in this update is an entirely new area branching out from the volcanic zone. The entrance is surrounded by high-level enemies and the updated pathway now wraps into a sealed chamber.
Current State
The expansion area is accessible visually but not enterable. No clipping doesn’t work, and the developers confirmed that there is intentionally nothing inside yet.
Purpose of the Area
This expansion is preparation for a future volcanic content update. Likely features include:
• A dedicated volcanic mining zone with only volcanic rocks
• A pure farming area to reduce competition
• Possibly an AFK volcanic rock zone similar to earlier islands
• Future dungeon or mini-boss access
This is the first step of a much larger map update.
Sneak Peeks for Future Content
The developers released several previews hinting at upcoming content for Island 2 and Island 3. These have major implications for progression.
New Weapon Preview
A weapon design was shown that does not appear in the current index. It has a unique shape and may be tied to the upcoming boss or new volcanic crafting.
Samurai Armor Sets
Multiple armor sets, possibly samurai-themed, were previewed. Some appear to be new variations, suggesting an armor expansion or themed equipment from the snow island.
Island 3 (Snow Biome)
Development for the third island has officially begun. Based on current images, the island will include:
• A snow mountain zone
• A large cave section
• New frost-themed enemies
• A major boss fight
This will likely release as the Christmas update.
Bosses Coming Soon
The update confirms that bosses are finally entering The Forge. Achievements already reference a boss kill requirement, but currently no boss exists. Sneak peeks show:
Main Boss Preview
A large armored enemy wielding twin axes, suggesting:
• Wide-swinging attacks
• Heavy stagger potential
• Movement-based combat similar to Soulslikes
This boss will likely appear in Island 2’s expansion area, possibly behind locked gates.
Key Drop Theory
Players may need to defeat the boss to obtain a key that opens the gate leading to higher-tier volcanic equipment, such as the Demonic Pickaxe.
New Bug-Type Enemies for Island 3
The third island appears to be insect-themed. Several creature models were revealed:
Ice Crystal Bug
A small crystalline insect likely functioning as an early-tier island mob.
Large Bug Variant
A heavier insect type with more armor and likely a higher damage threshold.
Theme Trend
Island One: zombies
Island Two: skeletons
Island Three: ice-themed bugs
Expect enemies such as spiders, crystal beetles or frost scorpions.
Update Release Timeline Predictions
The creator speculates the following schedule:
This Week
• Island 2 expansion with the new boss
• More volcanic content
Next 1–2 Weeks
• Christmas update
• Full release of Island 3
• New weapons, armor sets, and bug enemies
This reflects the developers’ usual Saturday release pattern.
This update may be small in gameplay features, but it lays the groundwork for the largest content cycle the game has seen. With bosses, a new island, themed mobs and expanded zones on the way, the next few weeks will significantly increase The Forge’s overall progression and replayability.