Summary
The 1.2.1 update forSunderfolkis now available for download. The game’s second update to date addresses several annoying technical issues withSunderfolk, including both platform-specific and universal fixes.
Sunderfolkis aDungeons and Dragons-inspired tactical RPGthat comes with a somewhat rarely seen mechanic of adopting smartphones and tablets as controllers via a mobile app. The debut title from Dreamhaven’s studio Secret Door launched on April 23, simultaneously reaching the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Two weeks later, the Irvine-based developer introducedSunderfolk’s very first update—patch 1.2—that eliminated over a dozen bugs, rebalanced skills, and fixed inconsistencies with some of the game’s card descriptions.
Two weeks later,Sunderfolkreceived another update, which rolled out to all versions of the game in mid-May 2025, bumping its version number up to 1.2.1. As the incremental version change suggests, this is a somewhat smaller release compared to the 1.2 update, introducing only a handful of changes. However, the fixes listed in the patch notes address some notable technical issues, potentially resulting in a meaningful improvement to thecoreSunderfolkgameplay experience.
Sunderfolk Fixes QR Code Bug, Steam Deck Issues, Leveling Rewards, and More
Two of the changes introduced in this release are multi-platform. One fixes an issue that prevented some players from seeing a QR code on the main menu. With this bug resolved, Sunderfolk should offer a more user-friendly onboarding experience, as the said QR code enables quick access to its mobile app. The other platform-agnostic fix arriving as part of this patch revises leveling rewards, which should now correctly apply to unclaimedSunderfolkHeroeswho gain multiple levels with Passive upgrades and increased hand sizes.
The 1.2.1 patch delivers two key fixes forSteam Deck users: it eliminates a sporadic startup freeze scenario and corrects the game’s resolution settings so that changing them now produces expected results on Valve’s handheld. The final change included in the update is a fix for an authentication issue preventing some players from connecting to publisher Dreamhaven’s servers to verify their Steam or Xbox/Microsoft Store game license.
Secret Door is currently investigating over 50 other issues that players have reported since the game’s launch. These include Nintendo Switch-specific crashes, choppy dialogue, missing art assets, and broken Smithy upgrades. Ditto for what appears to be some sort of an OAuth2 implementation oversight that prevents the game from recognizing a linked Steam account.
