Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon’s PC version just rolled out a substantial 1.20 update that deepens its eerie universe with fresh content centered on the game’s third act. Console players will have to wait a bit longer for this expansion, but the patch brings notable features that aim to extend and enrich the player experience.
This update introduces two new cave areas, each featuring a distinct sub-boss-Sleepwalker and Cairnguard-adding more intense challenges to explore. Alongside these perilous zones is a brand-new storyline thread called The Empty House, promising to weave more mystery into the unfolding saga. Level designs have also been overhauled, repositioning enemies to freshen up combat encounters and avoid predictability. Players gain the ability to customize Alice’s mansion, a welcome addition that adds a personal touch to the bleak surroundings.
Beyond content, the patch addresses gameplay balance, particularly adjusting equipment to prevent the game from becoming too lenient as players advance into the third act. For console users, a new 40 fps mode will debut, aiming to smooth performance without compromising visual quality.
Tainted Grail first surfaced in early access on PC back in March 2023, with a full release and console ports arriving in May 2025. The game saw a sizeable expansion this past December with Sanctuary of Sarras, which loaded the game with over 30 new enemies, locations, dungeons, and more than 100 equipment items-plus introduced a skill tree system for deeper character progression.
Since its launch, Tainted Grail has carved out a solid fanbase, having sold over a million copies as of January. Its blending of dark fantasy exploration with soulslike combat and RPG elements earned it comparisons akin to a fusion of Skyrim and Dark Souls, a mix that continues to attract players craving a rich, atmospheric challenge.
With this latest update, Tainted Grail stakes its claim to maintaining long-term engagement by expanding its narrative and gameplay systems. As studios increasingly compete in the action RPG space, how will Painted Black’s next steps evolve this rugged, mysterious world? The slow trickle of content suggests the developers are committed to refining rather than rushing, but fans hungry for fresh thrills might hope for bolder expansions down the road.