Dwarf Fortress is getting the mother of all magic updates
Tomte
40 points
3 comments
August 27, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
monospacegames
It's been a while since I last played DF and I'm surprised to see that both this article and the video are a bit light on details, IIRC they used to showcase upcoming updates a lot more. Digging a bit more it looks like the magic system will be built around deities, spheres of influence [1], and workshops/professions centered around magic leading to procedurally generated spells. I'm really excited to see how it'll turn out. [1] https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/Sphere
Mobius01
I wish nothing but success to Tarn and Zach, it’s great that releasing on Steam and adding a friendlier UI helped the game reach new audiences. It’s the proverbial time black hole.