October 11, 2026

Valmora - New release is here!

Hi everyone!

A new Valmora release is now available for our supporters!

This build introduces refreshed player and follower models, new animations and physics updates, the first village NPC routines, and performance improvements.

Reworked characters

The update brings higher-quality models and more realistic detail to the male and female player characters, Kaela, Sylveth and DLC follower Veyris.

The new character system also gives us more flexibility to bring higher-quality characters into Valmora as development continues.

We've started improving the character creator, with updated outfits, new hairstyles, body customization options and female eyebrows.

Better performance

We've improved automatic graphics settings and NPC optimization to help Valmora run better on mid-range and lower-end PCs.

On our reference low-end laptop, frame rate increased from around 7–8 FPS to 22–27 FPS in the tested scenario. Results will vary by hardware.

New animations and physics

This release includes new animations and physics updates to ASF, our framework for intimate scenes.

You can see the updated characters and physics in motion in the private release post. The larger intimacy-animation refresh is still in development and needs further work and testing.

The first village routines

We've made the first integration of NPC routines into the village, beginning to give its inhabitants more everyday activity.

This is an initial step. More detailed routines are still being developed and tested.

Fixes in this release

  • Improved follower crouch synchronization.

  • Improved feedback when recalling a mount.

  • Improved rotation stability while blocking with a shield.

  • Fixed a chest issue in the Goblin Cave.

What's next?

The character implementation is not yet complete. We wanted our supporters to be able to experience the progress already made while we continue finishing the remaining work.

We've also begun testing new races for Valmora. These are early tests, and we'll share more as development progresses.

Try the new release

The private release post includes the build download, character and physics previews, and a look at the village routines.

Become a patron to download the new release and see the full previews.



and help support Valmora's development.

Thank you for following the project!

— Iron Leaf Team