CRUX

Released: Mar 5, 2024
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 06:09 GMT

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23 Apr 2024Developer post
Patch 1.1.2
WEAPONS Grenadier Primary and Sticky Nade now cannot be fire simultaneously Trailblazer no longer spawns fire trails when Sticky Nade is attached Attach Damage increased from 1 to 20 Sticky Nade attach duration increased from 5s to 6s Sticky Nade explosion radius decreased from 5
WEAPONS
Grenadier

Primary and Sticky Nade now cannot be fire simultaneously
[Sticky Nade]
Trailblazer no longer spawns fire trails when Sticky Nade is attached
Attach Damage increased from 1 to 20
Sticky Nade attach duration increased from 5s to 6s
Sticky Nade explosion radius decreased from 5m to 3.5m
Carbine

Max Ammo reduced from 120 -> 60
Reduced firerate from 2.4/s -> 1.8/s
Increased projectile area damage from 30 -> 40
Increased headshot multiplier 2x -> 2.5x
Increased Laser DPS from 500 -> 600
Laser charge decreases over time now
Pulverizer

Leecher charge decreases over time now instead of instantly going down to 0
Speed penalty while charging Leecher reduced from 50% -> 40%
Rocket Launcher

Remote detonation now increases area damage of detonated rocket from 80 -> Total rocket damage + 15% (50 + 80 + 15% = 150)
Flakker

Increased firerate 1/s -> 1.1/s
Increased shrapnel ball radius 3m -> 3.5m
ENEMIES
Evil Soul

Improved movement to prevent clipping through geometry
PERKS
Cauterizer

Healing strength increased
Lv1: 10% -> 15%
Lv2: 15% -> 25%
Lv3: 20% -> 35%
Lv4: 25% -> 50%
DoubleTime

Boost and duration increased:
Lv1: 10% (3s) -> 20% (5s)
Lv2: 20% (3s) -> 30% (5s)
Lv3: 30% (3s) -> 40% (5s)
Lv4: 30% (5s) -> 50% (5s)
Hex

Damage increased:
Lv1: 5 -> 7
Lv2: 9 -> 12
Lv3: 12 -> 15
Lv4: 15 -> 18
Pungent

Damage increased:
Lv1: 2 -> 5
Lv2: 4 -> 8
Lv3: 7 -> 12
Lv4: 10 -> 15
Frenzy

Boost duration increased for all levels 5s -> 7s
Vampiric

Now also increases melee damage. Dash damage also scales with Damage Boost
Heal capped at 5hp
Lv1: 40 -> 50
Lv2: 40 -> 60
Lv3: 40 -> 70
Lv4: 40 -> 80
Ricochet

Improved tracking of ricochet projectile
Charged Gauntlet

Now works on any melee kill, not just executions
Original post
17 Apr 2024Developer post
Hotfix
Fixed a visual issue with the Blaster revolver shotgun Fixed a gameplay issue with the Blaster that let it fire both firing modes simultaneously Increased Blaster Slug Alternate firerate from 1/s to 1.8/s Increased Blaster Slug projectile speed from 90m/s to 135m/s
15 Apr 2024Developer post
Patch 1.1: Weapons Workbench
NEW WEAPONS While CRUX's Unholy Trinity provides solutions to every range of engagement, there's other ways to provide these solutions. So, more weapons that provide these different solutions are here! You'll still be limited to 3 weapons, but you can swap your guns for new guns
06 Mar 2024Developer post
Hotfix
Fixed a possible soft lock scenario when dying on Ziggurat level
05 Mar 2024Developer post
CRUX is now available!
CRUX, the arena shooter roguelike hybrid harking back to 90s PvP shooters, is now available! Embark on a journey across the realms of the CRUX to prove yourself worthy of the title of Champion of the Blood Lord. The trials will present you unique arenas, enemies and bosses. Every
02 Nov 2023Developer post
v0.9 POWERSLAVE
CRUX is nearing version v1.0 and with it new features are being added. First off, we're happy to announce that CRUX now supports multiple languages in-game! Along with that multiple new perks have been added to the game, allowing players more options to better express their favor
CRUX is nearing version v1.0 and with it new features are being added. First off, we're happy to announce that CRUX now supports multiple languages in-game!
Along with that multiple new perks have been added to the game, allowing players more options to better express their favorite playstyle.
And finally, the next 3 arenas have been finished. While these are not included in the demo, we hope you're excited to try them out in the upcoming release of CRUX!
CRUX Patch v0.9: POWERSLAVE
Added Language Localization for the following languages:

Spanish
French
German
Russian
Portuguese
New PERKS
Combo Killer
Receive a damage boost lasting 1 second after switching weapons
Motherlode
Spawn lava/thermite pools that last 5 seconds on area damage
Ranger
Reduced self damage. Rocket Jump away!
Dashmaster
Increased dash distance
Electrified
Whenever you headshot an enemy lightning hits 1-4 enemies dealing 20 damage per lightning strike
Changed Perks
Blood Covenant
Added VFX
Bulletsmith
Reworked. Now generates a flat 5% of max ammo every 5/4/3 seconds. Legendary generates 10% every 3s.
Dash Protection
Reworked: Now grants damage reduction after dashing
Grace
Reworked: Now grants damage reduction for 1s after taking damage
Nature's Blessing
Nerf: Healing tick rate reduced from every second to every 5 seconds
Hex
Added VFX
Hollow Points
Added VFX
Pungent
Added VFX
Ricochet
Added VFX
Skullcrusher
Added VFX
Trail Blazer
Improved fire VFX
New LEVELS (POWERSLAVE)
After clearing the Catacombs, the unholy portal takes you into the crossroads of dimensions, where the damned gather to praise the blood gods.
SAND PITS
You drop into the sandy moat guarding the Ziggurat. Sand worms, blood flies and the unholy guardian, the Giant Sandworm will try and prevent you from reaching the heights of the Ziggurat.
MARKET
The damned have gathered from across dimensions to witness the ritual of the Void, where souls will be fed into the well that feeds the blood gods. The hordes of the damned and the Wereguardians of the Void guard the steps of the Ziggurat where the ritual is taking place, and they will try to stop you from reaching the top.
ZIGGURAT
Once you reach the top of the Ziggurat you find the Void Priest conducting the soul feeding ritual. Overcome the soul magic to break free of the Ziggurat's void prison, interrupt the ritual, and take the portal into the next step of your journey into the CRUX.
General Changes

Weapon recovery time reduced to 0.2 seconds after equipping
Health pickups now heal for 25HP and recover in 30 seconds
Armor pickups now heal for 25AP and recover in 30 seconds
Ammo pickups now give 4/20/4 ammo respectively
Ammo pickup recovery time is now 10 seconds
Original post
15 Aug 2023Developer post
v0.7.3 Catacombs Overhaul
The Catacombs level has been split into 3 subsections Bone Pit Graveyard Unholy Cathedral Gameplay Changes Increased enemy spawn rates during boss encounters Reduced ammo gained on pickup Reduced health on pickup 50 -> 25 Reduced armor on pickup 50 ->25 Increased health and
The Catacombs level has been split into 3 subsections

Bone Pit
Graveyard
Unholy Cathedral
Gameplay Changes

Increased enemy spawn rates during boss encounters
Reduced ammo gained on pickup
Reduced health on pickup 50 -> 25
Reduced armor on pickup 50 ->25
Increased health and armor respawn timers 10s -> 30s
Updated weapon animations
Plasma Rifle

Increased rate of fire 10 -> 13
Reduced direct impact damage by 2 (11 -> 9)
Area damage remains the same at 5
Increased max ammo 120 -> 150
Plasma Railgun: Reduced damage 60 -> 40
Increased headshot multiplier 2.5x -> 3x
New mechanic: Charge
Shooting the plasma rifle increased its charge up to 100%. This charge is applied to the next railgun shot. The level of charge is reflected by the lightning effects on the weapon
Plasma cannot be fired while Rail is in recovery
Perks
Springed (new)
Increased jump and wall jump height
Searing Rage (new)
Reduces incoming damage while below 30% HP
Parting Gifts (new)
Chance for enemies to drop armor shards when killed by bullets
Retribution (new)
Passively heal armor after not taking damage for 5s
Original post
27 Jul 2023Developer post
CRUX 0.7: Antechamber Overhaul
Following a large influx of players during last June's Steam NextFest , there was a large influx of feedback as well, especially regarding the sense of progression and system feedback. This patch is focused on responding to the most pressing concerns raised by players. Levels Pre
Following a large influx of players during last June's Steam NextFest, there was a large influx of feedback as well, especially regarding the sense of progression and system feedback. This patch is focused on responding to the most pressing concerns raised by players.
Levels
Previously, CRUX had arenas with many waves and boss encounters meant to last ~15 minutes to complete. This allowed players to learn all the traversal options of the arena during a single encounter. However, this also failed to give a sense of progression. Going forward arenas will have much fewer encounters, a single boss encounter, and will take much less time to complete. To compensate, more arenas will be added, starting with section 1: Antechamber.

Added new Arena: Antechamber-1
Added new Arena: Antechamber-2
Original Antechamber arena is now Antechamber-3, and it picks up from after the second boss fight.
The Free Demo includes all 3 of these levels.
Demons
New demon: Goblin Sniper (Antechamber)
The Goblin Sniper fills the role of a ranged lower-health opponent which was missing. It has one single attack: sniping with its slingshot. But it will try to keep away from you while doing so.
Gorgon
Added: Freezing Scream
Mid range attack, that does low damage, but temporarily slows you down.
Added: Sky Barrage
Boss Only. Phanaixe, the Gorgon boss of Antechamber-2, will occasionally shoot into the air, and a barrage of arrows will crash down to the ground.
Rock Golem
Added: Ground Eruption
Mid range attack, the Golem will hit the ground causing rock spikes to come out of the ground in a line in front of it, dealing damage and stunning you.
Systems Feedback

Changed hit marker sounds
Added additional blood effects on enemy hits
Added directional damage indicators, showing which direction damage was taken from
Added missile warning indicators, showing which direction projectiles are coming from
Added floating damage numbers above enemies
Changed screen shake algorithm to be smoother
Added sound effect on enemy kills
Added sound effect on jump pad use
Added player footstep sound effects
Added enemy footstep sound effects
Added enemy footstep particle effects
Added enemy outlines to improve visibility in darker areas and foliage
Improved lighting contrast
Quality of Life

Added invert mouse option
Renamed Controls menu to Bindings menu
Reduced hold time for Perk Selection
Original post
22 Jun 2023Developer post
CRUX will be LIVE on NextFest
CRUX will be taking part in this edition of NextFest! See the dev play CRUX and chat with us, download the demo and play along. The demo will feature the first level of our upcoming, highly replayable, arena-shooter roguelike. Challenge yourself to finish the first level, and the
19 Jun 2023Developer post
CRUX will be LIVE on NextFest
CRUX will be taking part in this edition of NextFest! See the dev play CRUX and chat with us, download the demo and play along. The demo will feature the first level of our upcoming, highly replayable, arena-shooter roguelike. Challenge yourself to finish the first level, and the
27 Apr 2023Developer post
April Update
Patch notes Antechamber - Restored to first level - Added additional ramps to upper level - Reworked central section - Lighting changes Medal System (new) Menus - Expanded menu functionalities - Graphics, Audio, and Controls changes now available Perks - Cauterize: provides extra
30 Mar 2023Developer post
March Update
CRUX is an arena shooter wave fighting roguelike. As such, it needs more arenas, more enemies, and more player abilities. While, we're still in closed testing, we're happy to announce that that's exactly what we're bringing. Level 2: Catacombs We've been testing Level 1: Antecham

Updates & announcements

WEAPONS

Grenadier

Carbine

Pulverizer

Rocket Launcher

Flakker

ENEMIES

Evil Soul

PERKS

Cauterizer

DoubleTime

Hex

Pungent

Frenzy

Vampiric

Ricochet

Charged Gauntlet

CRUX Patch v0.9: POWERSLAVE

New PERKS

Combo Killer

Motherlode

Ranger

Dashmaster

Electrified

Changed Perks

Blood Covenant

Bulletsmith

Dash Protection

Grace

Nature's Blessing

Hex

Hollow Points

Pungent

Ricochet

Skullcrusher

Trail Blazer

New LEVELS (POWERSLAVE)

SAND PITS

MARKET

ZIGGURAT

General Changes

Gameplay Changes

Plasma Rifle

Perks

Levels

Demons

New demon: Goblin Sniper (Antechamber)

Gorgon

Rock Golem

Systems Feedback

Quality of Life

Level 2: Catacombs

New Enemies

Skeleton Knight

Exploder

Undead Warrior

Bone Golem

Mummy

Undead Mage

The Reaper