Publisher XD Games has announced the official launch of a new Hardcore Server for its free-to-play action RPG Torchlight: Infinite. Titled The Unbound, the mid-season update introduces a high-risk, high-reward environment featuring permadeath mechanics alongside modified gameplay systems.
Designed as a recurring seasonal event, The Unbound incorporates mechanics from past seasons alongside two new core features: Unbound - Move to Cast and Unshackled Destiny. Move to Cast automatically triggers a character's main skill while moving across maps, accelerating traversal and leveling speeds. Unshackled Destiny removes limits on Destiny Installs, granting players increased build customization to optimize survival and combat performance.
The update also introduces five new Compasses that players can obtain for free to modify end-game runs. The Unbound Arcana Compass increases the likelihood of encountering Tarot Trials after defeating bosses, while the Unbound Overrealm Compass guarantees high-tier Bottle Shadow captures. The Unbound Outlaw Compass triggers bonus supplies two additional times, the Unbound Dark Surge Compass boosts Legendary Gear drop rates, and the Unbound Lunaria Compass guarantees Scarlet Moon Incantation boss spawns. While these Compasses enhance potential rewards, they simultaneously increase enemy difficulty and encounter stakes.
XD Games noted that the experimental mechanics introduced in The Unbound are exclusive to the Hardcore Server and are not guaranteed to transfer to standard live servers. The update is intended to provide a challenging alternative for players seeking permanent consequences for character death.
Torchlight: Infinite is available to play now as a free-to-play title on PC, iOS, and Android platforms, with The Unbound server active starting today, 21 August 2026. Further details regarding the update and future seasonal rotations can be found on the game's official website and media channels.
