Elin October Newsletter Details New Relics, Shearing Mechanics and Q&A

The official October newsletter for the Steam roguelike Elin has been published by solo developer noa. The eighth edition of the monthly "State of the Game" letter outlines recent stable updates that introduced the Old Keep map, new furniture, and a dedicated Relic equipment slot featuring the ★Embryolith relic. These relics grant stamina-consuming abilities, with combat stamina now treated as a temporary reduction to improve usability.

New gameplay features include the ability to shear Forest Putits in Nefia for Big Leaves and the addition of height and weight scales for tracking companion growth. A mysterious item called the ★Embarrassing Past Notebook allows players to record fantasies, while rumors circulate about a sinister Black Notebook capable of killing named individuals.

The newsletter also addresses community questions regarding Lady Jure’s hobbies, the absence of a standalone Creative Mode, and heraldry symbols for various nations. Developer noa confirmed that Elin will enter its second year of Early Access next month.