Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.10 is a small hotfix release that addresses a critical freeze issue and several visual problems affecting creature lists and portraits. While limited in scope, the update targets issues that could disrupt normal fortress management and presentation.
Alongside stability improvements, the patch completes the aquatic portrait set and resolves a long standing display bug that caused dwarves to appear unclothed in certain interfaces. These changes refine the overall presentation without altering core gameplay systems.
Patch Notes
General Updates
- Stopped the game from freezing during certain item storage checks related to burrows, improving overall stability.
Graphics Updates
- Added 28 aquatic portraits, completing the full aquatic portrait set.
- Fixed an issue where dwarves appeared unclothed in certain creature and unit lists.
- Fixed a display bug where the last portrait was shown on small animal sheets even when the animal had no portrait.
- Restored visibility for female peachicks in creature lists.
Dwarf Fortress Patch 53.10 is a minor update focused on fixes and visual corrections, following the previous 53.09 update, and is available now on supported platforms.
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