Hollowed Oath Patch 28 Adds Oathbound Skill Trees

Ever wondered what it'd be like if an old-school MMO kept getting bigger and better with every single patch? That's exactly what's happening with Hollowed Oath, which just rolled out its 28th update.

If you're a fan of deep character building, this one's for you. The headline addition is the Oathbound skill trees — seriously customizable talent paths that give every class its own mix of active, passive, and choice nodes. That means you're not just picking a cookie-cutter build; you get to shape how your character actually plays.

The team behind Hollowed Oath also took some time to talk about a few other things players have been curious about. Controller support is on the discussion table, which should be welcome news if you prefer kicking back with a gamepad instead of a mouse and keyboard. There's no firm word on when that might land, but it's clearly something the devs are thinking about.

They also opened up about the Oathline skill trees — the system tied to those new Oathbound paths — and gave some insight into how they're designed to give you meaningful choices rather than just stat bumps. On top of that, there's the Rattlewarren zone, another piece of the world that's getting attention in this patch cycle.

What's impressive here is the sheer consistency. Hitting a 28th patch is no small feat for any MMO, and this throwback-styled title keeps layering on systems that make the game feel more robust with each drop. Skill trees, controller talk, and a new zone all in one update is a pretty solid haul.

For players who love tinkering with builds, the Oathbound trees alone could eat up hours of planning. And if controller support eventually becomes a reality, that opens the door for a whole different way to experience the game.

So, are you diving into the new Oathbound skill trees yet? What build are you cooking up — and would controller support make you play more? Let us know in the comments.