The primary focus of this update was adding "juice" to the gameplay experience—improving how the game feels and looks through refined effects:
The game moved to palletized chunk storage, reducing RAM usage by 2x to 4x on average. Vintage.Story.v1.17.0.Pre.3.rar
While newer versions like v1.20 (The Lore Update) and v1.22 (Fishing & Mechanisms) have since added more content, v1.17.0 was the critical turning point that resolved many long-standing technical "jank" issues, making it a smoother experience for the community. The primary focus of this update was adding
Graphics quality was significantly improved for resolutions below 100%, removing previous blurriness. along with enhanced metal-pouring visual effects.
v1.20.0 - Lore Update: The Journey - News - Vintage Story
This review covers the , an update nicknamed the "De-Jank and Game Juice Update". This version served as a major technical and visual overhaul intended to polish existing mechanics and significantly boost game performance. Key Features & Visual Enhancements
New "bouncy" particles were added during smithing, along with enhanced metal-pouring visual effects.