New Into The Breach Update Reduces Weapon Cost, Full Patch Notes Outlined

Developer Subset Games has dropped an update for the PC version of Into the Breach that makes a few adjustments to the turn-based strategy game, such as reducing the cost of all in-game weapons.

In an effort to "encourage more risk-free experimentation of weapons during a run," the studio has decided to reduce weapon cost to one Reputation. Now, players will be able to purchase any in-game weapon for one Reputation without having to wait for the occasional "sale." This is the patch's headlining feature.

Subset said that the patch, version 1.2, "should be available on most PC storefronts immediately." The Nintendo Switch version has been "temporarily delayed," and while a reason has not been provided, the studio said that it should "hopefully be ready soon."

The update also added nine new languages to Into the Breach--including Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and more--implemented a touch interface for PC devices with touchscreens, "modernized the backend engine" to bring the game's tech up-to-date, and more. You can check out the full patch notes below.

In GameSpot's Into the Breach review, we gave the game a 9/10, saying, "Into The Breach is a pristine and pragmatic tactical gem with dynamic conflicts that will inspire you to jump back in again, and again, and again." It's also one of our favorite games of 2018.

Into The Breach Version 1.2 Patch Notes

Localization

• Into the Breach is now fully localized in 9 new languages! These are:
  • French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.
• Into the Breach has a shocking amount of text. It's been a long process to get it all localized and adapt the interface for new languages. We're excited to be welcoming new players from around the world to play. Big thank you to Riot Loc, Emilia, and 8-4 for their work in translating the game!

Linux Version

• There is now a fully native Linux version of Into the Breach! If you already own the game on any storefront that normally supports Linux (Steam, Humble, or GOG), you should soon have the Linux version available for download.

Touch Interface

• There is now a specifically designed touch interface integrated into the game. Anyone playing on PC touch-screen devices will be able to use it--just tap the screen to swap over at any point.

Weapon Reputation Cost

• Prior to this patch, all Weapons in the Store cost 2 Reputation, with one randomly selected to be "on-sale" for 1 Reputation. From now on, all weapons will always cost 1 Reputation. We wanted to encourage more risk-free experimentation of weapons during a run, and felt this opened up that opportunity to players.

Engine Update

• This part of the update will hopefully be invisible. The tech that Into the Breach was built on was ancient, and in order to help guarantee support far into the future, we spent some time modernizing the backend engine.

Mod Compatibility

• This update might break some mod functionality in the immediate future. But we've been in contact with some members from the modding community to help smooth the way for a quick fix to any potential problems. There will need to be an update to the Mod Manager in order to re-load any mods, which will hopefully be available soon.