The Dark and Darker servers are currently down for maintenance as Ironmace deploys Early Access Hotfix #83. Here’s everything you need to know—including patch notes, server downtime schedules, and how to check live status.
🔴 Current Server Status (April 18, 2025)
- Maintenance Start: 1:30 PM UTC
- Estimated Downtime: 2 hours
- Purpose: Rolling out Hotfix #83 (bug fixes & balance changes).
⏰ Maintenance Times by Region
| Time Zone | Location | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| PST (Los Angeles) | USA (West Coast) | 1:00 AM (same day) |
| EST (New York) | USA (East Coast) | 4:00 AM (same day) |
| GMT (London) | UK | 8:30 AM (same day) |
| CET (Berlin) | Germany | 10:30 AM (same day) |
| JST (Tokyo) | Japan | 5:30 PM (same day) |
| AET (Sydney) | Australia | 6:30 PM (same day) |
(Full table in original post)
🛠️ Hotfix #83 Patch Notes
🐞 Bug Fixes
- Spells & Abilities:
- Fixed invisibility breaks with Illusory artifact.
- Fixed Warlock’s Demon Form shield animation glitch.
- Fixed movement slowdowns during gameplay.
- Enemy AI:
- Fixed Cockatrice & Demon Fly attack patterns.
- Fixed Demon Imp healing through walls.
- Map Issues:
- Fixed floating torches in Goblin Cave.
- Fixed skeleton spawns stuck in walls.
- Adjusted ore spawn rates in Goblin Mine.
- Visual Glitches:
- Fixed Darkgrove Robe display errors.
- Fixed weapon overlap when switching items.
⚖️ Gameplay Changes
- New Artifacts: Bloodthirst (Warlord drop) & Catice (Lich drop).
- Fog of War Removed – Improves visibility for new players.
- Druid Nerf: Bear Form speed reduction increased to 30%.
- Loot Adjustments:
- Reduced Gold Coin Chest drops.
- Added Gold Coin Bags to hoards.
💬 Dev Comments
“This update preps the new Adventure Rank season. Removing Fog of War encourages strategic play. Expect more dungeon content soon!”
🌐 How to Check Server Status
- Official Discord →
#server-statuschannel. - Reddit – Look for outage reports.
- X (Twitter) – Follow @DarkAndDarker for updates.
🔧 Fixing Connection Issues
If servers are up but you can’t connect:
✅ Restart your PC/router.
✅ Disable VPNs.
✅ Verify game files (Steam > Properties > Local Files).
✅ Clear Steam download cache.
Final Thoughts
Hotfix #83 brings critical fixes and meta shifts—especially for Warlocks & Druids. Servers should be back online by 3:30 PM UTC.
Struggling with post-update bugs? Drop questions below!
