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Umbral Sands 0.12 Adds Region, Bosses and Gear
Published from official information dated 2026-06-22; editorial status reviewed 2026-07-19.
What changed
The June 23 major update is a broad expansion covering exploration, combat, crafting, skills and progression systems.
Confirmed details
- Umbral Sands adds Sunscorch, quicksand and three vaults.
- Fight Cave leads to Fuzan, while Engrams lead to Nightmare Crucible.
- Water Magic, Adamant, Yew, Red Dragonhide and 43 Steam achievements expand progression.
What this means for players
Because many systems changed at once, pre-0.12 guides can be structurally wrong even when individual item names remain valid. Crafting stations, healing, regional survival and skill milestones all need current context.
Player checklist
- Update old bookmarks and recipe assumptions.
- Prepare shelter, shade and hydration for Umbral Sands.
- Use the live issue page for hotfixes layered on top of 0.12.0.