[How-To] Download and Install Older Versions of GD [Steam-Only]

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Early Access Builds

  • November 5th, 2013 thru February 24th, 2016

    • B14 marks the first publicly available build of Grim Dawn as it officially entered Steam Early Access. There were private builds available on the platform for some months prior to this - accessible to earlier Kickstarter and website backers.

      • I am unsure of how many builds the very early backers had access to but the earliest changelog is for B8, and it happens to be a very minor hotfix changelog. I link these earliest changelogs just below, located in the dropdown above the B14 dropdown.

      B31 marks the last “early access” build before the game going officially 1.0, or Gold. Notably there is overlap between B31 and the first 1.0 builds in that they are also technically considered hotfixes to B31 by the devs.

  • For each build I list here, in many cases, there are actually several different “versions” available thru Steam, due to hotfixes etc. I always find and list the most recent, or last “up-to-date”, available version of each build. If you know how to peruse SteamDB for the manifest ID’s it is a simple matter to get them instead if you really want them.

    • Note: in order to gain full access to the complete manifest lists you do need to login (and associate) your Steam account on SteamDB.

  • Included in each listing is a brief summary of what each patch brings to the table - mentioning the most notable features. It is still advised to visit and read any changelog links to get a better idea of where the game is at, at any given point.


Pre-B14 Changelogs

B14

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6993812463491127165 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B14 (v0.2.0.6)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6993812463491127165 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B14 (v0.2.0.6)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B14 introduces, well, the game. You have access to “Act 1”, 4 Masteries (Soldier, Demolitionist, Occultist, & Nightblade), and a max level of 25.


B15

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 294865898712744738 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B15 (v0.2.0.8)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 294865898712744738 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B15 (v0.2.0.8)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B15 is more of a polish and bug fix patch, nothing too notable.


B16

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6546223259516943990 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B16 (v0.2.1.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6546223259516943990 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B16 (v0.2.1.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B16 is more of a polish and bug fix patch, nothing too notable.


B17

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6579093252357274577 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B17 (v0.2.3.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6579093252357274577 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B17 (v0.2.3.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B17 introduces “Act 2” content and Nightblade gets major revisions - along with a new main menu theme…


B18

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 3769429023873102052 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B18 (v0.2.4.5)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 3769429023873102052 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B18 (v0.2.4.5)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B18 introduces crafting/blacksmiths, adds the Veteran difficulty option, and the ability to dual-wield pistols via item skills.


B19

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 498074328407112898 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B19 (v0.2.5.6)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 498074328407112898 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B19 (v0.2.5.6)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B19 adds SoT rogue-like dungeon, implements the Constitution mechanic, and the ability to wield 2H weapons.


B20

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 4144429800412837771 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B20 (v0.2.9.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 4144429800412837771 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B20 (v0.2.9.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B20 brings multiplayer and Steam cloud functionality, adds Transmuters to the game, the ability to Dismantle at the Inventor, and yet another new main menu theme - this theme will remain the base game theme. If any further changes (not UI related) occur to it in the future I am unsure…


B21

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6450598949031145061 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B21 (v0.2.9.7)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6450598949031145061 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B21 (v0.2.9.7)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B21 adds the Arcanist mastery and adds Scepters and Daggers.


B22

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 4386285047568487565 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B22 (v0.3.0.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 4386285047568487565 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B22 (v0.3.0.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B22 adds Instanced Loot to MP, allows you to expand your stash, and adds DPS comparisons for weapons.


B23

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6918222047517316250 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B23 (v0.3.1.2)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6918222047517316250 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B23 (v0.3.1.2)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B23 introduces the first segment of “Act 3” content, increases level cap to 40.


B24

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 2404042002384887890 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B24 (v0.3.3.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 2404042002384887890 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B24 (v0.3.3.4)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B24 introduces the second segment of “Act 3” content allowing access to Homestead, implements the first phases of the Faction system.


B25

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 8146808263049032059 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B25 (v0.3.4.3)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 8146808263049032059 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B25 (v0.3.4.3)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B25 fleshes out factions and bounties and adds Nemesis bosses.


B26

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6653616837452030855 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B26 (v0.3.4.8)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 6653616837452030855 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B26 (v0.3.4.8)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B26 introduces a level cap increase to 50 granting access to numerous new Epics, and “Act 3” is considered complete, allowing you to side with Kymon’s Chosen or Death’s Vigil, and journey north out of Homestead.


B27

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 3207596290445023287 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B27 (v0.3.5.7)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 3207596290445023287 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B27 (v0.3.5.7)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B27 introduces the Shaman mastery, opens up East Marsh, adds Treasure Troves, and adds Warrant drops to Nemesis.


B28

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 7825745201415435217 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B28 (v0.3.6.5)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 7825745201415435217 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B28 (v0.3.6.5)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B28 raises the level cap to 60, introduces the Devotion system, and begins the first part of “Act 4”.


B29

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 8600463532566631926 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B29 (v0.3.7.2)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 8600463532566631926 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B29 (v0.3.7.2)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B29 now considers the game “feature and content” complete! Level cap is raised to 85, Elite and Ultimate difficulties are now accessible, and Legendary items have been added to the game.


B30

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 5365327351101974274 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B30 (v0.3.7.5)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 5365327351101974274 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B30 (v0.3.7.5)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B30 is primarily balancing and bugfixes as they continue to polish the game in preparation for official release.


NOTICE:

  • Every build from B31 (below) onward that I tried (as a fresh clean install - meaning it had to generate everything new as if it had never been installed on the system before, including the options.txt file) failed to launch the game properly - it would loop audio and freeze at the initial intro/logo screen. I discovered it was due to the game generating a faulty options.txt file for some reason.

    To fix this I generated a working default options.txt from a B30 build. Here is that file if you need it: options.txt (2.2 KB)

    • Navigate to: C:\Users\YOUR USERNAME HERE\Documents\My Games\Grim Dawn\Settings
      …and replace the faulty file with the working file.

      You may want to edit the resolution in it to match your resolution. Mine is 1920 1080.


B31

For Powershell: .\DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 642661347085120316 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B31 (v0.3.8.1)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password

For CMD: DepotDownloader.exe -app 219990 -depot 219991 -manifest 642661347085120316 -dir "C:\DepotDownloader\B31 (v0.3.8.1)" -username YOUR_STEAM_USERNAME -validate -remember-password


B31 is primarily balancing and bugfixes as they continue to polish the game in preparation for official release. They also add in the first voice-overs.



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