SALT AND SANCTUARY Just Got a Massive Update

Rejoice, Saltborn. Salt and Sanctuary just got an enormous update that made entire spreadsheets' worth of changes. If that's of any interest to you, I did my best to cover what's new, what's different, and what's been removed.
And in my humble opinion, it's all for the better.
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#thebacklogs #saltandsanctuary #update #enhanced

[@TheBacklogs]

For everyone who's wondering about the EGS Version : I've been told that the EGS Version will also be receiving the update, and that it's currently in the works! - 🍋

[@vincentsissom4180]

Is the update coming to consoles? That's my main concern.

[@sirbill_greebi3811]

Well, I did get the Epic version for free, which honestly feels wrong considering the number of hours I've put in the game. I might just buy the steam version and skip the wait. Edit: I just looked and I have 111 hours in it. How?

[@devinbuettgenbach2941]

So when can we look forward to a Firebomb 2.0 run?

[@irithylldragon]

did they give you have an estimate of when it's expected to be finished, or is it up in the air for now? i hope it's soon - i've not much money to spare for picking up the steam version these days lmao

[@elbrashan777]

There is a game patch add misc now

[@MistaSkele]

Ahh yes, I’ll take a salt with a small side of sanctuary

[@levozhe]

Would you like sacrifice with that?

[@MistaSkele]

@@levozhe Why of course my good sir

[@necroLAN]

borderlands Sanctuary with a whole fist of salt

[@pugchi5352]

want more salt sir?

[@orionmurphy3064]

Daring today aren't we

[@Hyperoactive]

Dear backlogs. I am usually not one that leave comments, but i want to thank you for all your videos and the passion you bring to them. I first played and finished salt & sanctuary with my friend in a time where his younger brother was fighting cancer. Unfortunately he did not win that fight. In my mind we live on to honor his memory. The fun we had playing this game helped us distract a bit from the though reality of my best fiends loss. Thank you for your videos.

[@zanemob1429]

I am most sorry for your loss. I understand and its good that you are taking it that way. Best of luck to you and your family.

[@TheFool_0]

Its really cool that Ska would officially endorse something like this. I love Salt and sanctuary and sacrifice. Probably my favorite indie games of all time. I hope that they continue to see success. Thank you Zephyr for doing this!

[@zephyrusgreene]

❤

[@jesusmadriaga1449]

Console please 😊

[@stanislavkimov2779]

Yeah, one of the best games and devs ever. I wish they make another game, that will be more similar to Sanctuary, with less focus on online PvP and farming, less random and more atmospheric. But Sacrifice mechanics are more advanced (especially after they patched the things up), so if they utilize all this knowledge, they can make something really great. There was just something about Sanctuary, that makes you come back to it again and again, just for the atmosphere, there is some magic there, this is art. I wish to see something like that again. I'm afraid they went too technical and chased the popular trends too much with Sacrifice, that's why it lost this magic.

[@PersonGuy968]

yet the update doesn't seem to be on ps4

[@yharr3789]

As someone whos trying a whip+crossbow build, 3:11 was music to my ears

[@PizzaOrgasm]

Hello Lemon, I just finished my first ever playtrough of Salt and sancturary and I had a really good time. It was just a great game. Thank you so much for showing me this gem of a game! Can't wait for the second one to be released on steam. Until then I'm gonna see what newgame + has in store for me! Much love!

[@krishnarawat3837]

How was your experience in the second game? I wanted to know before I play it.

[@Nossimid]

This sounds awesome! Thanks for letting us know Lemon

[@neophyteredglare961]

I hope this comes to console too eventually, i bought salt and sanctuary a little while ago because your videos made me interested in the game, and while i cant say my start wasnt rough, i do want to spend more time and advance in it

[@HeyyItsDaleVODS]

What consoles? I know it started off as a ps4 exclusive, not sure if it's expanded to anything but PC since then though.

[@neophyteredglare961]

@@HeyyItsDaleVODS both ps and xbox, im playing on xbox tho

[@limpfall13]

I hope the same and I haven’t even really been playing in console anymore but this revamp would be great on console and possibly breath new life into the game again

[@SillySnowFox]

It's on the Switch.

[@twistxyoung]

is this updated on switch

[@goobe420goobe3]

Love your videos. It always makes my day when I see that you've uploaded.

[@MrMaradok]

You said I should try a new build, but I’d honestly just do the same thing again, and not just because it’s comfortable. I’d enjoy seeing what the Enhanced update did to my build firsthand, both for good and ill, that’s part of the fun for me - that moment of “Holy Wow, that was awesome!” or “Oooohhhh, THAT’S how it works!” all over again.

[@calvinmcneil9824]

It's pretty much like with Dark Souls everyone becomes a knight

[@pockystyx4087]

First thing I did was redo my original spellsword build with the phoenix tail whipsword. It just feels a lot better balanced in general; and going through again has made me appreciate just how much the changes make some earlier areas feel a little less messy.

[@conan2096]

im really waiting for grimes big update. the ng+ takes into account all the skills you gained and every single boss and at least some of the enemies have new moves.

[@VexTrooper]

This is awesome! Hopefully this comes to the PS4 and console versions of the game. I tried playing Salt and Sacrifice when it first launched but I honestly wasn't a fan of the grindy mage spam bosses and unique weapons and armored not being a thing, so I'm more then happy to return to Salt & Sanctuary!!

[@anthonycole3600]

i had already planned on buying the game because of you but this has been the nudge i needed. i appreciate your channel and all the late night entertainment/ noise to sleep to it gives me.

[@un1d]

I love how even though your videos on more well known games are way more popular you still pay attention to the game you started out with. This game still has a special place in my heart so I’m thankful

[@forcedintofemininity]

Plus you have the option to play on classic mode if you prefer, personally I feel like the enhanced mode is a huge improvement

[@b.canpolat2182]

Hey Lemon! I discovered your channel thanks to our shared interest in Salt and Sanctuary when you first started to make challenge runs(yeah, long time lurker here). Your content was my first exposure to challenge run concept as well. You quickly became me and my wife's favourite gaming channel. It was extremely fun to listen to your wife's firebomb adventures in DS1 and partly because of that I managed convince my wife to take the wheel on S&S for the first time and she had a blast:) Thank you for all your amazing work man!

[@b.canpolat2182]

Btw I don't know if you heard about it but I think you should take a look at Underrail. It's similar to Fallout 1 but has it's own distinct DNA. Both story and gameplay is rich and deep. Also a great candidate for challenge runs if you feel particularly masochistic. Should I dare you to make you consider playing? 😈

[@pockystyx4087]

Been on the discord with this; GREAT changes all around. S&S1 getting all the love and attention it needed.

[@cantrip7]

I played through this game just recently without realizing it was patched. I had a lotta fun changing which weapons I used, which usually leads to major disappointment in other Soulslikes. I don't know if I enjoyed the combat overall, but the RPG side of it-changing up damage types, combining effects, choosing to two-hand or shield, supplementing your play with spells-it felt complete in a way rarely seen in action RPGs. A lotta that seems to be due to the changes in this patch. The atmosphere & exploration are still primo.

[@Gross_Malone]

Interesting. I just put all my points in strength and killed bosses in 30 seconds.

[@cantrip7]

@@Gross_Malone I went with a Cleric playstyle so I did that but my weapon was glowing and sometimes made a magical sword rotate. ✝️🙏📿

[@BirnieMac1]

Seeing lemon play Salt and Sanctuary again gives me that wonderful nostalgia dopamine I can't believe I never realise you literally made the wiki Plus a spreadsheet too? You're too good to me Lemon

[@firebender9010]

I've been watching your older videos with this game and I've been kinda wanting to play it. This gives me a damn good reason to 😊

[@xellawn]

Found your channel because of salt amd sanctuary, played it cause of you and now will re watch all videos amd play again

[@solaireofastora922]

I played one of Ska Studios games "the dishwasher vampire smile" and it was so fucking cool

[@studiogimli7645]

vampire smile is so good, there needs to be more games where (one of) the protagonist has a chainsaw arm and katanas and giant needles and shit for weapons lol. i nearly got 100% achievements but the last few challenges are too hardcore for me never played much charlie murder, but it was pretty good from what i did

[@Its-Kurb]

I was waiting for this! Thanks for reminding me!

[@golemgolden4670]

Can we expect a new run to go along with this ;) id love to see a return to the old ways Lemon man.

[@orionweiss5418]

Wooh! Despite how other content has rocketed your channel to success and garners much greater views, your S&S content has always been my favorite

[@lightning4743]

im so happy i got to see you talk about salt while im subscibed its one of my favourite games ever go get em lemon thank you for the amazing content as always and tell tony i said hi

[@TitoSilvey]

You joke about us listening to you read anything, but you genuinely have a really comforting voice and even if I'm not paying full attention it's nice to have in the background

[@SamkoKalajdzini]

Im so glad i found your channel Lemon!

[@dwight3555]

This is amazing, thank you for the news and thank the devs for this, I'll have to go back and play this game!

[@yesterworld21]

I've never tried the game, but ive watched some of your content on it. I think ill finally give it an actual try. Thanks Lemon. Love your work.

[@JSS112196]

I completed my first run right before the update dropped and it really makes me want to play through again despite my huge backlog of other games.

[@SaltHunter]

This is fantastic. I am in the ska atudio server , but I've been busy with life, so i have stepped being active. Can't wait to try the new update :)

[@aroyaki]

I really wish I knew about this series two years ago. Definitely would've gone bananas when it went up on epic.

[@tclards4349]

Super exciting! Redownloading now

[@demisync]

Well, I've finally done it. I went ahead and bought Salt & Sanctuary. I've been a subscriber of yours for a good chunk of time now, and while I always loved the S&S videos I've never been into actually playing 2D sidescrollers myself. But this video pushed me to finally buy it and try it for myself. The devs clearly love the game to bits, and so does the community. Guess it's time for me to join the fun, albeit a bit late. Thanks, Lemon. 🖤

[@zephyrusgreene]

Hey Lemon, great video.

[@legendaryg367]

Hell yeah, Can’t wait to check this out

[@KnightFerrocous]

I bought this game like 2 years ago because of you Lemon and I had a lot of fun with it. I never actually finished it, I was 3 bosses from the end and real life got in the way long enough that I felt that I'd just be bashing my face against the game trying to pick it back up where I was. I kept telling myself that I'd start a new save but never did. When I saw this update had come out though I decided I would start a new game with a wildly different build this time and actually finish it. I will be doubly motivated when I see the Sacrifice store page on Steam.

[@jamiesnow8190]

Thanks for the content!

[@sagacity1071]

Maasive update with out massive changes. Confuuused lemon!

[@psychicbeagle5106]

I'll join the crowd in thanking you for introducing us to a great game. I actually platinumed the thing, which is rare for me. Don't know if this update is in the cards for my platform, Xbox, but heck, maybe I'll just grab a Steam copy and platinum it again. Cheers!

[@thecuza9716]

I don't know why, but buffing Carsejaw's HP just feels wrong. It's like giving Jon Arbuckle a girlfriend (which apparently did happen at some point). Like yeah, the poor guy definitely deserves it, and we're all very happy for him... but it's not really _him_ anymore, is it?

[@vitaliitomas8121]

Nah, it's still him. He just got more _buff_

[@Rashtor]

Huh, thought you'd never talk about this. Makes me glad that lemon has come back to the start of it all. The new update and game mode is a blast and feels a bit reminiscent of Sacrifice's mechanics. I actually think it works pretty well on Sanctuary's system. Anyways, have a good one, Lemon!

[@Deltaguy447]

Hey Lemon. You rock

[@7Seven-Four4]

Started marathoning this game again after this update dropped. It is indeed very, VERY good. One of my most enjoyable playthroughs in the game's new enhanced mode was with a fire element specialist of The Three wielding Hellfire Arbalest, Searing Manacle, and Branding Iron, who had taken Imperial Pitchfire for every devotion level and wore the new Corroded Ring to sling Birian Firepots with increased power. A build like this wouldn't have felt very powerful progressing through NG+ cycles in the original version, but in enhanced mode it plays very well. Changes to buff mechanics probably had the biggest impact on the game overall, as now even the lowest tier weapons can feel plenty useful if you've got a buff to slap on them thanks to scaling being taken into account. As well, due to buffs also now granting an additional damage bonus to weapons with a matching innate element, new life has been breathed into creeds that offer weapon buffs besides House of Splendor (Goldenwine is now exclusive to element buffs but grants a bonus to pure physical weapons). Speaking of creeds, a few earlier ones have had their vendors' inventories rounded out with tier 3 upgrade items to offer smoother progression, along with a few other changes, plus one creed you might not expect has had significant additions that makes them an ironically great choice for a mage at the start of the game (hint: they allegedly "hate" magic, but like lightning). If you haven't played the game in a long time, now is the perfect opportunity to give it another go, because Zephyr's done a fantastic job of making the game the best it's ever been.

[@elnesteroplay1128]

Thank you my friend

[@ironwolf5802]

Amazing they gave the game a big update after so long without one as far as I know.

[@TheBadAimGaming]

Yes new Lemon vid let’s go!!!

[@ForTheGoldenOak]

I felt so called out about the reading out an encyclopedia bit

[@thyago1992]

Ok, you made me get back to it and even binge watch your chanel, now I have a request. Can you get the "How to" Salt and Sanctuary series back? I really like the game and have beat it a few times over the last years, but I am sure I don't know nearly enough about it, specialy the mechanics. You are a great creator and the video you did about the character creation is amazing! I know you have more to share with us! Please!!!

[@TearsOfCyanide]

I genuinely didn't expect this. I immediately jumping into S&S after watching this video. Very happy with everything, they didn't even patch the Miracle Salt Farm. I was kinda expecting them to have fixed that oversight.

[@Kostej]

Good old times now even better.

[@lewandowski1313]

I finally became an Orange Phial member lol Love your content Lemon!!!

[@brownbeastoftheleaf3215]

Better to undersell and over perform! I love it! Thank you! I’m in St. Louis MISERY (Missouri) and that quote just made my year! ✊🏽💪🏽 I appreciate you, 🗣️MY SWEET BABY BOY 🤣😂

[@iantaran2843]

Dude Me and my Girl are genuinely hooked on this and its Sequel currently. This is exciting to hear.

[@connerelliott6040]

I have no clue what these numbers or stats means but the jokes that you bring with them and the commentary are top tier. Love your content!

[@bobobernd]

I have a New challange for you can you beat S&S with the whip. But with the hitbox behind the charakter :D

[@Skull_Corn]

I just bought Salt and Sanctuary for my mom and myself recently. I got it for her for her birthday as it was on her game wishlist, and I bought it a few weeks later because I saw it on sale for $5 and I have seen some of your videos so I still wanted to play it myself, and I want to say that your character creation tutorial was super useful and even though this just covers changes, this was also a lot of useful info, and I hope you come back to do more tutorial stuff, like something to explain skill trees or something, but honestly I have been enjoying this game a lot. Spear gang rise up.

[@Squids575]

I finally got around to playing the Salt and Sanctuary today and I gotta say it's pretty fun and I like the difficulty balance.

[@corruptjet6134]

This is all so great to hear. I'm one of those people who stubbornly avoids epic games store so haven't played Salt and Sacrifice, but been wanting to play an S&S game again. This seems like a good a time as any.

[@lipayy9852]

I just think I wouldn't enjoy sacrifice. The repetitive bosses would turn me off so hard it's crazy

[@corruptjet6134]

​@@lipayy9852 fair. I kinda had the same thought when I heard it had the monster hunter style gear grinding, but I would still try it if it wasn't only on epic.

[@JaiAlaiJedi]

I don't remember when I bought and downloaded Salt and Sanctuary the last time I saw the game on your channel. But after hearing about this update, I'm excited to pick it up again and try and get further than.....well, I didn't make much progress honestly. Glad that you're excited about it though. Take care of yourself, we'll see you again soon.

[@max_360]

2 things Backlogs. 1: How does it feel for you and the goddess to have affected a game you love like this, this much. and 2: If memory serves you did a shield only run in the past but it was focused on reflecting damage. Would you be up for a old times sake bash only run?(apologies if I misremembered)

[@TheBacklogs]

1) Pretty wild. Never would've expected anything like this for any game, let alone one that I very much enjoy. 2) Having tested out the bash-only run for SnS...no. No I would not haha

[@cinerir8203]

Oh boy, a Steam release of Salt and Sacrifice would be neat. It is such a pain in the butt to get it running with EGS on the Steam Deck, one day it works and the next it doesn't.

[@zelun_]

I just wish I had access to the super jump. It was so fun just sequence breaking the game with it

[@mikidarabos2357]

Lemon, you did it! My salty adventure is about to begin🎉

[@georgelm8903]

New Salt and Sanctuary update: drops my honest reaction: A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one

[@eagle-tn6br]

Thank you mr lemon

[@brownbeastoftheleaf3215]

Thank you

[@TheValiantBob]

Haven't played since the update hit, but these look like cool changes. However my white whale update for this game is still a Castlevania style map that auto-fills as you explore. Would make traversing the game so much easier, as the lack of a map is the biggest reason I have trouble recommending it to people

[@andylaw3222]

I was about to ask. The game STILL doesn't have a map? It was once on sale for 5 bucks(PS4), so i watched a video about it and many people in the comments said not having a map is annoying. It looked so interesting but that was just a huge turn off.

[@TheValiantBob]

@@andylaw3222 No map, and they didn't learn their lesson for the sequel either as that one doesn't have a map too

[@andylaw3222]

@@TheValiantBob I bet that adding a map wouldn't even be a big deal. Some devs just don't get it... Thanks for the answer.

[@andylaw3222]

@@TheValiantBob Imagine losing potential money and customers because of incompetence or unwillingness🤣 Maybe they think, not having a map makes things more difficult or special, but it does not, it's just annoying. Even Dead Cells and Hollow Knight have a map for christ's sake. What a dumb decision.

[@janpavlik3170]

I went through the game with every possible build and the enhanced really helps with the overall fun. Daggers definately needed some parry related upgrade so I'm hapy about that and also there areso many things I havent notices, like the valmont whip mechanic? So cool :D

[@HeyzDexy]

This is awesome 👍

[@mik_mil7377]

It's 11:24pm as im writing this comment but I am exited and can't wait to play salt Thank you lemon for all your content love the challange runs and Thank you zephyr for all your hard work

[@Acre00]

I bounced off S&S last time I tried it. Think I'll try picking it up again and see if the balance changes make it feel better

[@hunterotte9555]

Ahhhh, reading the comments..... I hope these changes can come to console some day, also Salt and Sacrifice to the one that I got.

[@DarkCT]

my inner arbalester is gleeful... well done Zephyr! his work already intrigued me with this game, and now... this!

[@ravenblair1991]

Didn't realize how much I missed salt and sanc till I saw this. I found backlogs from looking up salt and sanc vids.

[@darkshadow19]

Already started a new build with a whip, mostly to try it out with the update, but also because i like playing with whips ;)

[@cookiecreep9204]

I never got to playing the game. Thank you for reminding me to play it, once i get my steam deck. Few months left till then.

[@Markshadow4999]

I was wondering when you'd make a video about this update

[@homoe7976]

Hunterbros, our prayers have been answered!

[@nickrose1312]

Yo this is awesome 👍

[@scrollfloh]

I would love to see/Listen to the whole Interview

[@ericksapinho]

I thought this was an official update and that I'd be able to play this on my PS4 version 😔

[@C_Sloth]

I really hope they find a way to get the update to consoles so I can try it out.

[@thatoneginger]

Aw man, please give us more salt and sanctuary content.

[@Icegodes]

Alright I will be picking up the game you got me interested bud

[@inasapostle3rdapostleofthe916]

I do wish they do the same with salt and sacrifice , since that game just needs some polish

[@amlleswolf3923]

You have officially convinced me to buy salt and sanctuary. No prior knowledge to the game so itll be a brand new experience. Very excited

[@CobaltContrast]

Kick flip! When I decided to beat the game using only knives. I gotta say that was my most fun play through.

[@kylegrefe4399]

Nice to see S&S content again

[@evanknopp4441]

I've never been so glad to be subscribed to you. 😢

[@TaranTatsuuchi]

Been looking into this game for a bit, this is some good news. Even better news would be the other one being freed from it's epic prison.

[@TheBacklogs]

(hint hint nudge nudge)

[@gileswebinger8147]

One more run to honor the update? Please? For old times sake?

[@TheBacklogs]

We'll see :)

[@bustergundo516]

Salt and Sanctuary is on my list as is. Nice.

[@catabel5375]

So. . whens 'Can I Beat THE DICTONARY With Only my Eyes?' coming out? Because I'd 100% watch that

[@Matthew-jb4cc]

Ah yes, Salty Sancho. This is one of my favourite games. It's one of the few games that I managed to play with my brother to completion. He went with a heavy sword mage build and I went my classic pistol and dagger.

[@DevilSlayr]

Is there somewhere to listen to the interview? Id love to listen to a 4 hour discussion on the update!

[@chasepratt6265]

Love this

[@Mike-gf2hv]

Remaking all Salt & Sanctuary runs in enhanced when? Looking forward to hours more content :D

[@alesjanosik1545]

That is great! I completely missed it. Just finished the sequel and didn't like it as much so I guess I can go back to this one!