Crypt of the NecroDancer

Brace Yourself Games · Klei Entertainment

Released: Apr 23, 2015
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Last updated: 09 Sep 2026, 11:05 GMT

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16 Dec 2025Developer post
Crypt of the NecroDancer: Supporter Upgrade
Hi folks! This is our last update of 2025, can you believe that? If you've loved Crypt of the NecroDancer, and want to show our team a little extra support in a special way, we've just dropped the Crypt of the NecroDancer: Supporter Upgrade ! In addition to our undying gratitude:
Hi folks! This is our last update of 2025, can you believe that? If you've loved Crypt of the NecroDancer, and want to show our team a little extra support in a special way, we've just dropped the Crypt of the NecroDancer: Supporter Upgrade!
In addition to our undying gratitude:
🎸 This upgrade lets you rock outfits from Rift of the NecroDancer on your favorite characters and friends
🤯 Skinned characters also react to your play, looking excited when doing well, and worried when close to death!
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Full patch notes below! ːrift_cadenceː
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.2.1 is now available!
New DLC: Supporter Upgrade
Introduces 5 new Rift-themed skins
Includes skins for Cadence, Dove, Nocturna, Reaper and Suzu
Reactive skins: characters change expressions when achieving a high coin multiplier or dropping to low health
Skins can be equipped via the 'Change Skin' shrine in the character selection room
Changes the in-game appearance of Hephaestus, Merlin and the Shopkeeper to match their Rift outfits
Adds a special golden badge and name color to the player list and chat in online multiplayer
NPC skins and the player list badge can be disabled via the menu: Options > Misc Options > Supporter Upgrade Options
Changes
Changed Lead Boots to protect Shovel Knight from Wall Spikes during Shovel Drop
Bugfixes
Gameplay bugfixes
Fixed Protectorcs not taking damage from Spike Traps unless facing right
Fixed Crate Gargoyles not dropping items when pushed down trapdoors
Fixed Shovel Knight getting stuck on the level if the song ends during Shovel Drop
Fixed Shovel Knight rapidly swapping items picked up during Shovel Drop
Fixed Shovel Knight not being able to damage Phantoms as the last remaining player on the level
Fixed Shovel Knight falling through Shopkeeper Ghosts during Shovel Drop
Fixed Shovel Knight not picking up Shovel Shard if a Glass Shovel breaks during Shovel Drop
Fixed Ring of Piercing not preventing Blademasters from parrying Shovel Knight's melee attack
Fixed Courage Shovel not protecting Shovel Knight from Wall Spikes during Shovel Drop
Visual bugfixes
Fixed Shovel Knight's arm displaying incorrectly when using a custom skin made for another character
Fixed Shovel Knight's held shovel not being visible in-game without owning the SYNCHRONY DLC
Fixed Scatter Trap being invisible when joining a multiplayer lobby without owning the AMPLIFIED DLC
Fixed Pawnbroker sprite not displaying correctly in Mystery Mode
Engine bugfixes
Fixed gameplay actions not being assignable to the same buttons as certain menu controls
Fixed 'Mods' menu briefly freezing the game when subscribed to a large number of mods
Modding features
Added support for passing 4x4 transformation matrices to camera options
Requires fields lerpTranslation, lerpScale and lerpRotation to be set to 1
Added function Menu.updateDeferred() to schedule a menu update for the next tick
Subsequent calls to this function during the same tick are ignored, resulting in at most one menu update per tick
Added component Goldman_itemPogoWallSpikeImmunity to grant protection against wall spikes during Shovel Drop
Added component Goldman_itemDamageFlagsAutoPogo to provide special damage flags from Shovel Knight's initial hit
Added component Goldman_characterAutoPogoIncomingDamageFlags to receive special damage flags from Shovel Knight's initial hit
Added component Goldman_characterPogoInhibitFinish to prevent Shovel Drop from ending on top of a non-solid entity
Added component Goldman_pogoDisableStasis to force Shovel Drop to disable stasis of eligible Shovel Drop targets
Added component Goldman_stasisDisableDuringPogo to disable stasis when hit by Shovel Drop
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30 Oct 2025Developer post
Shovel Knight digs into the Crypt!
Shovel Knight makes a double appearance! See him in both Rift AND Crypt of the NecroDancer Folks, when I tell you the team has been cooking, I mean we’ve been cooking up a full course menu. For course one and two, we’re serving up the perfect dish for those with a taste for galla
Shovel Knight makes a double appearance!
See him in both Rift AND Crypt of the NecroDancer
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Folks, when I tell you the team has been cooking, I mean we’ve been cooking up a full course menu.
For course one and two, we’re serving up the perfect dish for those with a taste for gallant, blue armoured, shovel wielding knights.
Crypt of the NecroDancer: Shovel Knight Character DLC
Shovel Knight digs into the Crypt! Use any shovel at hand to spring from enemy to enemy, unearth treasure, and carve shortcuts deeper into the dungeon! The more you pogo, the stronger your attacks are.
Descend the dungeon to the beat of 15 tracks from Shovel Knight’s original soundtrack by Jake “Virt” Kaufman and Manami Matsumae.

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Rift of the NecroDancer: Shovel Knight Music Pack
Dig into the OFFICIAL Shovel Knight Music Pack featuring SIX new Rhythm Rifts by Jake Kaufman:
Main Theme (FREE to download!)
La Danse Macabre (Lich Yard)
Strike the Earth! (Plains of Passage)
In the Halls of the Usurper (Pridemoor Keep)
High Above the Land (The Flying Machine)
An Underlying Problem (The Lost City)
Pick up the full music pack for 25% off!
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And finally, for dessert, we’ll be adding a FREE UNBEATABLE track to Rift to celebrate UNBEATABLE’s launch on November 6. UNBEATABLE is also adding a couple of free Rift tracks into their game too. We’re SO psyched to be a part of their launch!
That’s what we’ve got for you today! To celebrate this special launch, we have a Weekend Deal and Franchise Sale set up with Steam. You can access all the things we have available at
Check out the full franchise sale!
Hidden treasures await – in more places than you might think. 🪙👀
Until next time!
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.2.0 is now available!
New DLC: Shovel Knight
🆕 New character
Shovel Knight:
Use key combos to move in all 8 directions!
New ability: SHOVEL DROP! Leap onto enemies to hit them from above with your shovel!
Bounce between multiple monsters without landing to hit them even harder!
Traverse the Crypt from above by jumping onto walls, crates, chests and shrines!
Shatter the ground as you land, uncovering shortcuts to deeper floors!
Find stronger shovels to deal even more damage with your ability!
🆕 New soundtrack
Shovel Knight soundtrack:
Descend the dungeon to the beat of 15 tracks from Shovel Knight's original soundtrack by Jake "Virt" Kaufman and Manami Matsumae!
This soundtrack is included in the Shovel Knight DLC.
Track list:
1-1 (112 BPM): La Danse Macabre (Lich Yard) by Jake Kaufman
1-2 (128 BPM): An Underlying Problem (The Lost City) by Jake Kaufman
1-3 (150 BPM): In the Halls of the Usurper (Pridemoor Keep) by Jake Kaufman
2-1 (128 BPM): The Buzz in the Grotto (Troupple Pond) by Jake Kaufman
2-2 (150 BPM): The Betrayer (Enchantress Final Form) by Jake Kaufman
2-3 (150 BPM): The Defender (Black Knight Battle) by Jake Kaufman
3-1 (150 BPM): Main Theme by Jake Kaufman
3-2 (150 BPM): High Above the Land (The Flying Machine) by Jake Kaufman
3-3 (180 BPM): The Rival (Black Knight - First Battle) by Jake Kaufman
4-1 (150 BPM): Flowers of Antimony (The Explodatorium) by Manami Matsumae
4-2 (180 BPM): Strike the Earth! (Plains of Passage) by Jake Kaufman
4-3 (200 BPM): A Thousand Leagues Below (Iron Whale) by Manami Matsumae
5-1 (150 BPM): Of Devious Machinations (Clockwork Tower) by Jake Kaufman
5-2 (180 BPM): The Vital Vitriol (Plague Knight Battle) by Jake Kaufman
5-3 (200 BPM): Fighting with All of Our Might by Jake Kaufman
This soundtrack is enabled by default when playing Shovel Knight.
It can be selected for other characters in single-player via the 'Change Soundtrack' menu.
Because these songs loop infinitely and have a higher BPM than other soundtracks, using this soundtrack on other characters submits to the "Custom Music" leaderboards.
Achievements can still be unlocked while playing with the Shovel Knight soundtrack.
🆕 New features
Added a 'Character Restrictions' menu, allowing the host to lock certain characters for everyone in online lobbies
This menu can be found in Customize > Custom Rules > Gameplay Options > Character Restrictions
Cross-play lobbies will support this feature at a future date
Added a gameplay option 'Show dropped items immediately'
This makes newly dropped items visible without needing to step off to another tile first
Requires 'Show advanced settings' to be enabled in 'Misc options'
🔁 Changes
Changed Automatic Spike Traps to behave more consistently in multiplayer
Each player now sees a consistent view of Automatic Spike Traps based on their own rhythm
Automatic Spike Traps no longer go out of sync when approached by players with different rhythms
Changed Cracked Floors to be more visible and use a unique sprite for each zone
⚙️Modding features
Added support for specifying the start of looping sections in beatmap files
Appending L at the end of a line within the beatmap file loops the track from that beat instead of the start
Added module necro.render.filter.TransformFilter
This allows any sprite to be resampled using a 2D affine transformation while preserving outlines
This is mainly intended for downscaling sprites to generate miniature in-world attachments, and may not preserve stray pixels (e.g. weapon sparkles)
To prevent pixels from being detected as "outlines" by this filter, adjust the R/G/B components of at least 25% of transparency-adjacent pixels by 1
Added event objectUpdateRowOrder, allowing object Z-order to be changed dynamically
Added event objectDescentCheck, allowing exit stairs and trapdoors to be suppressed without side effects
Added event assetCollect for registering assets in the "Add files..." menu for resource packs
Added parameters showFlash and showQuantity to event.inventoryHUDRenderSlot
Added component spriteDynamicRowOrder, enabling the use of event.objectUpdateRowOrder
Added component spriteTilesetTexture for changing a sprite's texture based on the tileset
Added component itemCastOnKill, which automatically casts a spell when its holder is credited for a kill
Added component voiceRunStart for playing a voice line when starting a run for the first time
Added component CharacterSkins_skinTemplate for specifying custom skin templates on modded characters
Added component characterWithExtraAttachment to add a secondary attachment to character entities
Added component characterEquipmentSpriteRowExtendedHead to give each armor its own unique head sprite
Added field musicAllowAlternateRhythm.artist to restrict alternate rhythm to specific soundtracks
Added kill credit flag Kill.Credit.CAST, which can be used in conjunction with itemCastOnKill
Added function ParticleRenderer.getParticleStateTable() to enable low-level manipulation of particles
Added support for replacing cutscene audio/video files via Resource Packs
Added support for replacing shopkeeper lipmaps via Resource Packs
Added debug command compileMod to create legacy .necromod packages
Added description text to the power settings menu (Shift+F8, Shift+F9)
Changed tween component's sourceX, sourceY, midpointX and midpointY fields from int to float
Changed function VertexBuffer.write() to append new vertices when writing past the end of the vertex buffer
Changed power settings menu (Shift+F8, Shift+F9) to remember its filter query when closing/reopening the menu
⚒️ Bugfixes
Gameplay bugfixes
Fixed Red and Blue Dragons breathing fire or ice twice in a row in rare cases
Fixed Shrine of Duplication creating a Mannequin with an incorrect health bar when activated by Chaunter during possession
Fixed Shopkeepers possessed by Chaunter dying when entering a new floor
Fixed Tar Monsters spawned by Dice Traps being able to destroy Exit Stairs
Fixed the weapon wielded by Cadence's penultimate boss not dealing damage on diagonal charge attacks
Fixed Melody's final boss skipping the last phase when hit twice in the same beat
Fixed Vaults sometimes containing unsuitable items for characters with a limited item pool
Fixed Ping tool revealing the location of unopened secret shop entrances
Multiplayer bugfixes
Fixed 'Connecting to server' menu sometimes getting stuck on 'Connected' after joining a modded session
Fixed local co-op players getting entangled with unrelated players when Shrine of Binding is activated
Engine bugfixes
Fixed new DLCs not activating after returning to the lobby from a run that was started in a previous patch
Fixed some DLC items appearing grayed-out in the DLC menu, even after being installed
Fixed memory issues on some platforms, leading to crashes after extended play sessions
Fixed Custom Rules presets not saving on some platforms
Fixed renderer logging more verbosely than necessary, leading to performance issues on some systems
Fixed player badge sometimes appearing when using the search function in menus or the level editor
Visual bugfixes
Fixed Clones not having a unique sprite for Hatsune Miku
Fixed stray pixels in some equipment sprites
Fixed Crown of Teleportation's equipment sprite being offset incorrectly on some characters
Fixed Gluttony Charm, Nazar Charm, Rifle and Blunderbuss being obscured by gold coins on the same tile
Fixed long character names overlapping in the lobby character selection room
Modding bugfixes
Fixed arena secret room placed in a custom dungeon allowing items to be collected without a fight
Fixed unpackaged mods repeatedly downloading packaged dependencies
Fixed Sink.updateSunken() using incorrect tile data
Fixed an error when an entity without the tween component tries to activate a shrine
Fixed an error when subtitles.xml is unavailable
Fixed mods failing to download after being logged into mod.io for longer than 1 year
Original post
23 Apr 2025Developer post
Happy 10 Years of Crypt! 🥳
Ten years ago, we unleashed a game so groovy, it woke the dead (literally!). Crypt of the NecroDancer has been keeping your fingers tapping and your hearts pounding for a whole decade! That's right, we've officially hit double digits – time for a mid-life crisis where we buy a fa
Ten years ago, we unleashed a game so groovy, it woke the dead (literally!). Crypt of the NecroDancer has been keeping your fingers tapping and your hearts pounding for a whole decade! That's right, we've officially hit double digits – time for a mid-life crisis where we buy a fancy new lute and maybe get a dancing dragon tattoo?
But instead of existential d(r)ead, we're bringing you DISCOUNTS! The Crypt of the NecroDancer Ultimate Pack bundle is at an ALL-TIME EXTREME LOW for a limited time only.
💸 5% 55% OFF
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/2553/NecroDancer_ULTIMATE_PACK/
🎸 NEW RIFT TRACKS
Additionally, in the spirit of cross-game pollination (and because we thought it would be super cool), we're sneaking THREE legendary tracks from Crypt of the NecroDancer into Rift:
Crypteque
Fungal Funk
Power Cords
And because looking good is half the battle (especially when facing down a horde of skeletons), these songs feature new Crypt outfits for Cadence and the NecroDancer. Now you can bring that classic Crypt style to your Rift runs.
Thanks for sticking with us through all the beats and bobs. Here's to another ten years of rhythmic mayhem!
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05 Feb 2025Developer post
Bonus 10% off for Crypt Fans - Rift of the NecroDancer is out now!
Is today even real?! After 3+ years of pouring our hearts into each beat, and a DECADE after launching Crypt of the NecroDancer , we've hit the launch button! 💸10% off until Tues Feb 11 💸Extra 10% off if you buy it with (or already own) these titles! You can also listen to the
Is today even real?! After 3+ years of pouring our hearts into each beat, and a DECADE after launching Crypt of the NecroDancer, we've hit the launch button!
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💸10% off until Tues Feb 11
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073250/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer/
💸Extra 10% off if you buy it with (or already own) these titles!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/49274/Crypt_AND_Rift_of_the_NecroDancer/
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/47856/Just_Rifts__Beats/
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/31041/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer__OST_Volume_1/
You can also listen to the OFFICIAL Rift of the NecroDancer soundtrack on Spotify here! 🔊
🗞️What Press Think
"Innovates on some of the genre’s best ideas." - 8/10 IGN
“One of the best rhythm games I’ve ever played.” - 4/5 Digital Trends
"A game that will absorb rhythm game fans for a long time, with clever gameplay and, more importantly, a sensational soundtrack." - 9/10 God is a Geek
"An easy recommendation for anyone wanting to take on its challenges." - 9/10 Game Rant
😃What YOU Think
We really wanna know! Come join our Discord for maximum launch hype vibes! We're also on Bluesky now too! We'll also be closely monitoring in-game bug reports. 🔍👀
This is just the beginning for Rift, and we're so excited to be on this journey with y'all! You can also hang with us TODAY at our launch livestream with Klei at 2:00pm PST.
P.S. The best way to support us is to grab the game during launch week, but if you wanna go the extra mile, we've also released a Supporter Upgrade with a couple cute cosmetics 💖
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3467170/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer_Supporter_Upgrade/
Thanks for grooving!
With love,
The Brace Yourself Games team
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05 Feb 2025Developer post
Synchrony Weekly Challenge: Play as a Wyrm from Rift!
To celebrate today's launch of Rift of the NecroDancer , the fan-turned-developer behind Crypt's Synchrony DLC created a very special mod for this week's Weekly Challenge: WEEK 48: WYRM A Rift between worlds has opened up, and a hungry Wyrm came out! Slither through the Crypt and
19 Aug 2024Developer post
Update v4.1.1
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.1.1 is now available! Happy Rhythm Fest everyone! We're celebrating with a new update, discounts on Crypt of the NecroDancer and all DLC, and the Rift of the NecroDancer demo is back if you didn't get a chance to play it last time. Now on to the patch
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.1.1 is now available!
Happy Rhythm Fest everyone! We're celebrating with a new update, discounts on Crypt of the NecroDancer and all DLC, and the Rift of the NecroDancer demo is back if you didn't get a chance to play it last time.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3029150/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer_Demo/
Now on to the patch notes!
New features

Added Win Streak tracking to All Zones Mode

Deathless Mode's win counter is shared with the win streak tracker
Deathless Mode now allows interrupting win streaks on the first floor to switch to a different mode or character
All Zones Mode runs now automatically submit to the corresponding Deathless Mode leaderboards upon completion
Each combination of character and game mode tracks its own win streak individually
Win streaks are preserved when quitting to the lobby on the run summary menu or the first floor after a win
Win streaks are lost when quitting to the lobby (after the first floor), quick restarting mid-game or losing a run
Menu options that are about to break a win streak now show a warning message while on a streak
Added an option to toggle DLC playtime being counted separately on supported platforms
Added a 1 in 1024 chance for Dice Traps to spawn a rare enemy
Added controller rumble options to the "Reassign controls" menu
Added HUD indicators for diagonal movement button bindings to the lobby while playing Diamond, Klarinetta or Miku

This can be disabled in the options
Added visual spark effect for ground wires in Zone 5
Added a "Restore Unlock Progress" menu under "Manage save data"

This makes specific game content (characters, zones, items, NPCs) quickly accessible if they've previously been unlocked on another platform
Added an option to enable floating selection boxes in the editor when copying and pasting
Balance changes

Changed Miku to no longer take damage when pressing too many buttons in a single beat

Standing still by not pressing any buttons for a beat will still inflict damage as before
Changed Zone 4 walls to be breakable without a shovel if the AMPLIFIED DLC is disabled

This helps Miku traverse Zone 4 more easily, as she cannot pick up shovels
Changed Pawnbroker to present a unique scroll as a special offer to Miku
Changed enemies disintegrated via teleportation to drop gold, increase multiplier and reduce cooldowns

This most commonly occurs when dashing into an enemy against an unbreakable wall as Miku
Changed Shrine of the Feast to no longer appear for Aria and Coda
Changed Shield of Shove to push frozen and sunken enemies
Changed Chaunter to possess Skeleton Knights directly with piercing attacks
Changed Granite Golems to move more slowly in Randomizer Mode
Changed Pixies to heal the player when pushed into them (via Bounce Trap or Shovemonster)
Changed Red Chests on boss floors to no longer contain Backpack, Holster or Cursed Potion
Modding features

Added support for passing 4x4 matrices to VertexBuffer.setTransform() and GFX.setGlobalTransform()
Added functions VertexBuffer.read()/.write() to manipulate raw vertex attributes
Added function VertexBuffer.getQuadCount() to check how many triangle pairs have been drawn
Added function VertexBuffer.hook() to intercept calls to VertexBuffer.draw()/.drawText()/.drawQuad()
Added function VertexBuffer.isHooked() to check if a vertex buffer has been hooked for the current frame
Added function placementUtils.isImpassable() to check if a tile contains an obstacle or stationary enemy
Added function placementUtils.isBlocking() to check if a tile is the only way to pass between adjacent tiles
Added component itemGlobalBan to automatically ban an item for all characters
Added component inventoryUnbannedItems to lift bans for items with specific components
Added component tilePassabilityInhibitor to mark an entity as an impassable obstacle
Added component Sync_itemShrinkingFlashEffect to highlight items in the HUD regardless of stackability
Added component enemyPoolRare to mark enemies as rare
Added parameter ev.weapon to event.objectCheckAttack, allowing attacks to be restricted to a single weapon
Added field shape to return value of PlacementUtils.getRoomAt() and related functions
Added field targetFlags to component Coldsteel_itemTunnelAttack
Added field disableSwipe to component attackOnPartialMove
Added attribute hardModeMinibosses to enum LevelSequence.Zone
Added attribute hardModeMinibossPosition to enum Boss.Type
Added data field randomizer to CustomEntities.extend when using the enemy template
Changed invalid component accesses on entities to no longer raise an error for packaged mods
Changed Pawnbroker to present a Potion as a special offer if all other items are banned, instead of no item
Added a custom rule to enable an additional shop-restocking effect for Ring of Charisma (SYNCHRONY DLC)

This is currently disabled by default, but might become a permanent change in a future update based on feedback
Bugfixes
Gameplay bugfixes

Fixed Gorgon Statues not appearing on the next level after falling through a trapdoor
Fixed Familiars failing to affect enemies larger than one tile
Fixed Miku being able to build up unlimited "SING" ability charges on boss floors
Fixed Miku incorrectly double-hitting enemies when performing an electric attack
Fixed Deep Blues being able to instantly attack the player when hit by an electric attack
Fixed Wisps materializing too close to players if a Monocle, Circlet of Telepathy or Glass Torch is picked up
Fixed Dragons and Nightmares being able to stomp other enemies posthumously
Fixed shrines placing their items at unreasonably long distances if the tiles below the shrine are occupied
Fixed Shrine of Sacrifice placing items on top of gold if the enemy is killed underneath the shrine
Fixed Dove getting stuck on boss floors in Ensemble Mode when using a bomb to teleport the miniboss
Fixed Deep Blues breaking the rules of chess while castling in rare cases
Fixed Chaunter not dropping the Golden Lute on death
Fixed Cadence's penultimate boss passing through incorporeal Ghosts during phase 2
Fixed Berserk Spell ending if one of Reaper's soul familiars bumps into an enemy
Fixed Nocturna not dropping the Golden Lute when dying while in Bat Form
Fixed monsters charmed by Miku's "SING" ability not dropping their items upon healing Miku
Fixed Miku's "SING" ability instantly vaporizing Mimics and their loot
Fixed Red and Blue Dragons moving too quickly if knocked back after exhaling
Fixed some levels being impassable for Monk/Coda without items if the SYNCHRONY DLC is disabled
Fixed Dancepad mode causing zones to generate in an incorrect order when playing Aria
Fixed Mannequins not accounting for cursed hearts
Fixed Miku getting stuck behind locked chests/cages
Fixed "I love gooooooold!" achievement not being unlocked when playing as Nocturna
Level generation bugfixes

Fixed Zone 3 generating differently for the same seed depending on whether the Shopkeeper is alive
Fixed Wind Gargoyles sometimes obstructing shop entrances
Fixed Thief and Cracked Floors sometimes appearing in secret rooms
Fixed Bounce Traps sometimes pointing into walls
Fixed Sarcophagi causing some layouts to be impassable for Monk/Coda
Fixed Shop Wall Mimics rarely being placed at incorrect locations
Fixed cracked walls rarely obstructing the path through the level for Monk and Coda
Fixed inconsistent training staircase position for hot and cold Zone 3 monsters
Audio bugfixes

Fixed Miku's voice lines becoming nearly inaudible while shrunk
Fixed Banshee's deafening effect ceasing if an enemy damages the Banshee
Fixed Banshee's and Monstrous Shopkeeper's screams not stopping when transformed into another enemy
Visual bugfixes

Fixed Miku's attack preview displaying inaccurately near enemies larger than one tile
Fixed run summary screen displaying an incorrect seed in All Characters Mode and Story Mode
Fixed Map, Monocle, and other vision items continuing to take effect after entering or leaving spectator mode
Fixed missing outline pixels on Obsidian Shield's equipment sprite
Fixed chat messages with line break characters obscuring the screen
Fixed Miku's armors not being obscured in Mystery mode
Fixed missing outline pixel in Miku's virtual armor
Fixed Gorgons not flashing upon turning into statues
Fixed Klarinetta's eyes glowing in the wrong color while electrified
Fixed Miku's attack causing enemies larger than one tile to bounce incorrectly
Fixed Mary visually appearing beneath her sheep in Phasing Mode while in the lobby
Fixed Mannequins' health bars not always being visible
Fixed animations briefly playing incorrectly after loading a save
Level editor bugfixes

Fixed Slimes and other stationary enemies being removed from custom dungeons when playing Monk or Coda
Fixed hidden playable characters still being listed in the level editor's side panel
Performance bugfixes

Fixed performance issues when playing very long Deathless Mode runs
Fixed performance issues after creating large numbers of text flyaways or attack swipes within a single level
Fixed performance issues if multiple different players activate Berserk Spell
Fixed post-game replay rarely causing errors while showing the perspective of the enemy that dealt the final blow
Engine bugfixes

Fixed SYNCHRONY DLC requiring a separate Steam launch option on macOS
Fixed crash when playing the SYNCHRONY DLC on Windows 7
Fixed freeze on Windows if the computer has not been shut down for a few days
Fixed freeze when changing the system clock on Linux while the game is running
Modding bugfixes

Fixed Klarinetta incorrectly causing modded weapons to perform attacks after moving
Fixed item bans sometimes being incorrectly auto-assigned to modded spells
Fixed Leprechauns not gaining extra health when playing as a modded character extending Eli's template
Fixed stairs and trapdoor penalty boxes unlocking when a miniboss is transmuted into another miniboss
Fixed error when an enemy with AI type PATTERN does not have the aiPattern component
Fixed errors if an entity has the sprite component, but not the spriteExtrapolatable component
Fixed error when calling audio.getPosition() in multi-instance mode
Fixed error when a modded character without the health component activates Shrine of Blood
Fixed flickering visuals when using VertexBuffer.drawQuad()
Fixed beat bars cutting out on Cadence's final boss when using custom music
Fixed Weekly Challenge leaderboards not handling custom rule changes correctly
Fixed Sync_excludeFromDiceTrap not having an effect on minibosses
Fixed Shrine of Blood appearing for modded health-locked characters
Fixed error when banning a component that doesn't exist
Fixed custom dungeon secret shops generating two overlapping entrance runes
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20 Jun 2024Developer post
Klei Fest Sale & Rift of the NecroDancer Demo
Happy Klei Fest ! For a limited time, Crypt of the NecroDancer is on sale and included in several bundles throughout Klei Fest for STACKABLE DISCOUNTS ! One of these bundles is the new NecroDancer Essentials bundle, which contains Crypt of the NecroDancer, AMPLIFIED, SYNCHRONY, a
Happy Klei Fest!
For a limited time, Crypt of the NecroDancer is on sale and included in several bundles throughout Klei Fest for STACKABLE DISCOUNTS!
One of these bundles is the new NecroDancer Essentials bundle, which contains Crypt of the NecroDancer, AMPLIFIED, SYNCHRONY, and Hatsune Miku for an additional 40% off their sale price. Now's the time to get the complete NecroDancer experience!
All bundles with NecroDancer this week:
Klei Fest Bundle (50%+)
NecroDancer Essential Bundle (40%+)
Rhythmic Rampage Bundle (10%+)
Procedural Peril Bundle (10%+)
Also, SURPRISE! From now until June 27th, try a FREE DEMO of Rift of the NecroDancer on Steam during Klei Fest!
Crush hordes of classic NecroDancer baddies as they surge from the Rift. Each monster has unique behaviours like bats that shift lanes when attacked, and tougher foes take multiple hits to dispatch!
Wishlist and download the demo from the Steam Page below.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073250/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer/
Original post
07 Apr 2024PC Gamer
9 years in, rhythm dungeon crawler Crypt of the NecroDancer just got a Hatsune Miku crossover DLC
s reported by Gaming on Linux , rhythm-based dungeon crawler Crypt of the NecroDancer just got a $2 Hatsune Miku DLC . The pack lets you play as the Vocaloid digital idol, who comes with her own songs and special abilities... Read more.
04 Apr 2024GamingOnLinux
Crypt of the NecroDancer just got a Hatsune Miku DLC
Okay this is quite a surprise! The excellent Crypt of the NecroDancer just got a surprise addition with a Hatsune Miku DLC launch. I know plenty of you will be buying this right? Read the full article here:
04 Apr 2024Developer post
Hatsune Miku Takes Centre Stage in New Crypt of the NecroDancer DLC
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.1.0 is now available! New DLC: Crypt of the NecroDancer - Hatsune Miku Character! Descend through the Crypt of the NecroDancer as the one and only Hatsune Miku! With your trusty leek, iconic outfits, and dazzling dance moves, face down any enemy that c
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.1.0 is now available!
New DLC: Crypt of the NecroDancer - Hatsune Miku Character!
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Descend through the Crypt of the NecroDancer as the one and only Hatsune Miku! With your trusty leek, iconic outfits, and dazzling dance moves, face down any enemy that comes your way with style.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2828720/Crypt_of_the_NecroDancer_Hatsune_Miku_Character_DLC
Patch notes below!
New character

Hatsune Miku:

Move in all 8 directions, don't stand still!
Dance through enemies to hit them with your trusty spring onion!
No shovel - dig by dashing through enemies into walls instead!
Charm monsters and shatter walls with your new ability: SING!
Land consecutive hits to deal increasing amounts of damage and regain SING charges!
New soundtrack

Hatsune Miku soundtrack:

Dance along to 15 Hatsune Miku songs added to the soundtrack, including two new tracks created by Danny Baranowsky!
Track list:

1-1 (118 BPM): Too Real by Danny Baranowsky
1-2 (128 BPM): Wonder Style by colate
1-3 (150 BPM): SURVIVE (Foxsky Remix) by Umetora
2-1 (128 BPM): Ten Thousand Stars by CircusP
2-2 (138 BPM): Lucky Orb (Clean Tears Remix) by emon(Tes.)
2-3 (150 BPM): UNDERWATER (Rexium Remix) by Hylen
3-1 (130 BPM): Highlight by KIRA
3-2 (142 BPM): Intergalactic Bound by CircusP & Yunosuke
3-3 (160 BPM): Hello Builder by UtsuP
4-1 (128 BPM): MikuFiesta by AlexTrip Sands
4-2 (165 BPM): Can't Make A Song!! by beat_shobon
4-3 (172 BPM): Be Furious (Reno Remix) by Ocelot
5-1 (138 BPM): sweety glitch by gaburyu & nyankobrq
5-2 (150 BPM): Thousand Little Voices by Vault Kid & FlangerMoose
5-3 (155 BPM): My One and Oni by Danny Baranowsky
This soundtrack is enabled by default when playing Hatsune Miku.

It can be selected for other characters in single-player via the "Change Soundtrack" menu.
Due to differences in song speed and duration, using this soundtrack on other characters submits to the "Custom Music" leaderboards.
Achievements can still be unlocked while playing with the Miku soundtrack.
Compatibility notes

Playing as Hatsune Miku while hosting an online multiplayer session (SYNCHRONY) allows players without the DLC to join the lobby and play along on other characters.
New features

Added compatibility mode when joining online multiplayer lobbies hosted on older versions:

Any online multiplayer lobby hosted on v4.0.0 or above can be entered, even if the game is on a newer version.
Selecting "Cross-play" when hosting a multiplayer lobby may temporarily revert the game to a previous patch to allow players from other platforms to join.
Changes

Changed default multi-press combos for special actions (e.g. UP+LEFT for ITEM 1, etc.) to no longer apply to controllers

Multi-press combos for special actions can still be assigned manually via the "Reassign controls" menu by pressing two buttons at once
Bugfixes

Fixed screen tearing on some systems

If you still experience tearing after this update, visit the "Display Options" menu and uncheck "Reduce Input Lag"
Fixed high input latency on some systems
Fixed graphics corruption on some systems
Fixed button mappings resetting themselves after being unbound manually
Fixed music playback stuttering on some systems
Fixed Linka and GC CRAB character skins not being selectable
Fixed Reaper not being selectable as a skin for other characters when "Show all characters" is checked
Fixed "Uninstall" menu option not working on mods that were previously loaded in the same session
Fixed Shopkeeper Ghost continuing to sing after being defeated in online multiplayer
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21 Mar 2024Developer post
Modder Spotlight: TattersTheBat and Biodiversity Plus
Creativity and passion drive the heart of modding. From tweaking existing mechanics to building entirely new experiences, modders breathe fresh life into our beloved games. Today, we spotlight modder TattersTheBat (AKA Tatters) whose journey from coding novice to featured creator
13 Mar 2024Developer post
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.0.0
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.0.0 is now available! This update marks the full release of the SYNCHRONY DLC! We'd like to thank everyone who played the DLC during the Early Access period and shared their feedback with our team! In this version, we've also made lots of changes under
Crypt of the NecroDancer v4.0.0 is now available!
This update marks the full release of the SYNCHRONY DLC! We'd like to thank everyone who played the DLC during the Early Access period and shared their feedback with our team!
In this version, we've also made lots of changes under the hood to increase performance and enable compatibility across all platforms.
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New features

Added Weekly Challenge mode to the SYNCHRONY DLC:

Huge shout-outs to our incredibly talented modding community for creating such a wide variety of content!
Each week features community-created playable characters, items, monsters, mechanics, bosses or zones
Speedrun times and high scores are tracked on a set of single-player and co-op leaderboards for each week
Previous weeks can be revisited and replayed at any time
Added cross-platform online multiplayer for the SYNCHRONY DLC between all supported platforms:

If cross-play is enabled when creating a public lobby, players from any platform can join the lobby

To play privately with friends from other platforms, set the visibility to "Public" and specify a password
Cross-play can be enabled or disabled when creating a lobby, or as a filtering option in the public game browser

Mods that have been reviewed and approved for all platforms by our moderation team can be enabled in cross-play sessions

Added cross-platform leaderboards for the SYNCHRONY DLC:

An icon next to each entry indicates which platform a leaderboard record was achieved on
Leaderboard replays are now supported across all platforms for cross-play leaderboards
Added online cross-play support for the AMPLIFIED DLC:

Lobbies hosted with AMPLIFIED content enabled can now be joined by players who do not own the DLC
Joining an AMPLIFIED lobby temporarily makes Zone 5 and all new items, enemies, shrines, traps and bosses available
Added leaderboard ranking indicator to Run Summary menu when achieving a new personal best score or time

For cross-platform leaderboards, both the old and new rank order are displayed
Added a new replay menu and replay management features:

The replay menu now displays info such as character, mode, zone/floor number and speedrun time for each replay
Replays can be marked as "Favorite" to pin them to the top of the replay menu and store them permanently
The replay menu can now be accessed from the pause menu and the run summary menu while watching a replay
Added options to control the visibility of other player's usernames in online sessions
Added platform indicator icons to the player list
Added status indicator to player list menu
Added menu options to report players, lobbies and leaderboard entries
Added an option to block disruptive players

Blocking a player prevents them from joining lobbies you've created
When joining another player's lobby, a warning message is shown when a blocked player joins the game
Added new graphics system for greatly improved performance across all platforms
Added an option to display the current framerate in-game
Added password-protected multiplayer lobbies
Added rich presence status for all platforms
Added "Show modded lobbies" and "Show cross-play lobbies" filters to game browser menu
Added an overhauled mod management system and menu:

Old mod versions are now automatically deleted after updating to the latest version

This behavior can be disabled via an option in the "Mod options" menu
This can also be invoked manually for all installed mods using option in the "Mod options" menu
Contextual mod actions are now displayed in a small pop-up overlay, instead of a section in the sidebar

Inappropriate mods can now be reported and (and their creators muted) directly from within the mod menu

Searching/filtering the mod menu now highlights all occurrences of the search term in mod titles and descriptions

Added support for saving/loading mods in presets
Added a progress bar when loading game content
Added equipment sprites for spells added in the SYNCHRONY DLC
Added an option to customize the color of gold outlines for Monk/Coda
Changes

Changed character selection room statistics to dynamically adjust to the current extra mode and player count
Changed 'Letterbox' view scaling mode to prefer pixel-perfect scale factors, instead of stretching pixels
Changed 'Stretch' view scaling mode to preserve the original aspect ratio, while stretching pixels to non-integer factors
Changed replay overlay to show "Restart" button prompt on the final level, instead of "Next level"
Changed post-death replay to alternate between the player's and monster's perspective after each loop
Changed version compatibility checks to tolerate differences in build numbers:

This allows hotfixes to be released at different times between platforms without preventing players from joining each other
Changed replay system to compress all replays recorded throughout each day into one file:

This greatly reduces storage requirements and improves performance when navigating the replay menu
Replays marked as "Favorite" are saved separately, allowing individual runs to be shared with other players
Changed leaderboard categories if the SYNCHRONY DLC is enabled:

Reduced number of combinations involving extra modes (Deathless, No Return, Hard, Phasing, Randomizer, Mystery)

Co-op boards for extra modes are unified across player counts (2/3/4/5+ co-op have been merged into 2+)
Extra modes no longer have Custom Music and Double Tempo leaderboard variants
Multi-character modes (All Characters, Story, Ensemble) still retain all leaderboard variants

Archived versions of all merged/removed leaderboards can still be viewed using the in-game menu on supported platforms

Changed translations to include all new and updated text across all supported languages
Changed resource loading system to improve startup time
Changed skin selection menu to only show selected player character
Changed spectator/replay mode to hide item slot key bindings
Changed minimap to crop the view around the player camera on large levels
Changed minimap to show Shrines of Configuration and selectable characters in the lobby
Changed minimap to follow the player through side rooms in the lobby
Changed online mod setup synchronization to be performed simultaneously for everyone, instead of waiting for the host
Changed tile map, light map and collision map systems to improve performance and reduce memory usage
Changed hitbox size of menu entries for mouse/touch input to eliminate gaps between entries
Changed fullscreen mode to use a borderless window
Changed mod dependencies to be downloaded automatically when loading a mod after a dependency was uninstalled
Changed DLCs to be load-order-independent, eliminating unnecessary reloads when joining unmodded multiplayer sessions
Modding features

Added module VertexAnimation with functions for smoothing out animations during low FPS:

Obtain an animID from VertexAnimation.linear(vx, vy, maxTime), then pass it to buffer.draw{anim = animID, ...}
ObjectRenderer.getObjectVisual() automatically preserves animIDs of moving entities
Added menu layout debugger to debug overlay
Added optional function field ev.menu.closeCallback to event.menu
Added support for color-type settings via Settings.user.color{...}
Added support for drawing custom triangles/quads via Render.getBuffer(...).drawQuad{...}
Added function leaderboardRunInfo.summarizeContext()
Added function secretRoom.startFight()
Added function secretRoom.deleteTransactionCollider()
Added event.NecroEdit_categoryInit and event.NecroEdit_categoryFilter to modify editor categories via mods
Added enum editorCategory.FilterGroup to control grouping of editor search results
Added event.menuSettingsEntry to override how settings are presented in the menu
Added launch parameter --no-mods to launch the game without loading mods
Changed developer settings menu (Shift+F8, Shift+F9) to improve usability:

Added highlighting for modified vs. untouched settings
Added search term highlighting
Increased column width for settings value
Improved support for lower resolutions
Increased bounding box size on touchscreen devices
Enabled switching between options and custom rules without first closing the menu
Fixed performance issues when displaying extremely long settings values
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06 Mar 2024Developer post
SYNCHRONY DLC Leaves Early Access on March 13!
After over a year of early access, Crypt of the NecroDancer: SYNCHRONY DLC officially drops March 13 at 9:30AM PST in full! This massive DLC expansion takes the roguelike rhythm game you know and love to a whole new level, bringing you thrilling online cross-platform multiplayer,
14 Nov 2023Developer post
Update v3.7.5 and we're officially Steam Deck Verified!
Crypt of the NecroDancer v3.7.5 is now available! And GREAT NEWS for those with a Steam Deck, Crypt of the NecroDancer is now officially Steam Deck verified! Bugfixes Gameplay bugfixes Fixed Aria unlocking Zone 2 upon completing Zone 4 if AMPLIFIED DLC is enabled Interface bugfix
Crypt of the NecroDancer v3.7.5 is now available! And GREAT NEWS for those with a Steam Deck, Crypt of the NecroDancer is now officially Steam Deck verified!
Bugfixes
Gameplay bugfixes

Fixed Aria unlocking Zone 2 upon completing Zone 4 if AMPLIFIED DLC is enabled
Interface bugfixes

Fixed various damage sources displaying as "Unknown" on the leaderboards
Level editor bugfixes

Fixed cursor getting stuck in view panning mode if "Publish Dungeon" menu is closed by clicking the "Upload" or "Cancel" options
Fixed music for Melody's final boss fight not playing correctly
Fixed some search queries showing empty result categories in the object panel
Visual bugfixes

Fixed Familiars not being able to match the speed of Suzu's charge or Dash Spell
Modding bugfixes

Fixed tags being reset when publishing a mod update to mod.io
Fixed ObjectPreview.getVisuals() not working correctly on entities with attachments
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17 Oct 2023Developer post
Update v3.7.4 and the Halloween Event Returns!
Hi everyone! Crypt of the NecroDancer v3.7.4 is now available! Also, welcome back to the Halloween Trick or Treating game mode! For a limited time, compete against other players in an attempt to get the most candy! Have a happy haunted time out there in the crypt. Changes Changed
Hi everyone! Crypt of the NecroDancer v3.7.4 is now available! Also, welcome back to the Halloween Trick or Treating game mode! For a limited time, compete against other players in an attempt to get the most candy! Have a happy haunted time out there in the crypt.
Changes

Changed Throwing Charm to trigger the Cutlass's parry effect during the returning throw
Changed Holster to no longer cause a missed beat when attempting to swap manually immediately after an automatic swap
Changed items stolen from the Conjurer using Ring of Shadows to sell for 1 gold coin at the Pawnbroker
Changed Pawnbroker to stop accepting items after 24 uses
Changed Hyperspeed (Bolt + Double Tempo mode) to no longer rapidly use items/bombs/spells when holding down their buttons
Changed Hyperspeed Beat Assist Mode to be toggleable in the Options menu without impacting leaderboards
Modding features

Added component itemOverrideSellPrice
Added function noReturn.isEnabled()
Added event event.objectUpdateCloneSprite for altering the sprite a Clone/Mannequin should use
Changed object.convert()'s third parameter to accept tables of field values to apply

Field preservation via { componentName = true } is supported as before
Attributes are now available in ev.attributes of event.objectPreConvert/event.objectPostConvert
Bugfixes
Gameplay bugfixes

Fixed Cadence's penultimate boss charging diagonally when entering phase 2 while winding up a strike
Fixed the Pawnbroker's room not using the correct zone for the additional floor tiles when extending the room size
Fixed Lantern being dropped on the ground when thrown via the Throwing Charm
Fixed possessed massive enemies failing to move out of liquids when attacking with a Rapier, Cat o' Nine Tails or Axe
Fixed Shrine of Phasing not destroying Charms when activated
Multiplayer bugfixes

Fixed disconnected players respawning in the All Characters selection room in online multiplayer and preventing progress
Fixed level transitions sometimes resulting in a black screen after a network desync occurs
Fixed desync when watching replays of multiplayer All Chararacters Mode runs
Fixed Run Summary screen sometimes disappearing without a restart prompt in multiplayer
Fixed crash while initializing GOG cross-play support on Linux
Interface bugfixes

Fixed invalid leaderboards being used if the AMPLIFIED DLC is disabled while an extra mode is active
Modding bugfixes

Fixed resource packs not loading all files when installed via the Steam Workshop
Fixed asset extraction menu missing most files if a resource pack is loaded
Fixed modded boss-skipping characters being unable to progress Single Zones
Fixed Mannequin not using the custom clone skin of the player being copied
Visual bugfixes

Fixed some objects not appearing correctly in Versus Mode if the AMPLIFIED DLC is not installed
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29 Aug 2023Developer post
SYNCHRONY Hotfix v3.7.3
Crypt of the NecroDancer v3.7.3 is now available! New features Added an option to swap the A/B and X/Y controller button icons in the HUD Modding features Added parameter ev.knockbackSuppressed to event.objectDealDamage / objectTakeDamage If set to true , knockback is disabled fo
Crypt of the NecroDancer v3.7.3 is now available!
New features

Added an option to swap the A/B and X/Y controller button icons in the HUD
Modding features

Added parameter ev.knockbackSuppressed to event.objectDealDamage/objectTakeDamage

If set to true, knockback is disabled for this attack, separately from the distance specified in ev.knockback
If set to false, knockback is always applied for this attack, even for otherwise suppressed hits
If nil (default), knockback is applied if the attack was not suppressed
Added functions fear.setRemainingTurns()/fear.getRemainingTurns()
Added function statusEffect.isActive()
Added data field training to enum boss.Type, which can be set to false to avoid generating training stairs in the lobby
Bugfixes
Gameplay bugfixes

Fixed Blademasters resisting knockback on parried hits
Fixed Transaction Panels in secret shops being destroyed if the tile beneath them is changed
Interface bugfixes

Fixed long key names being split up across lines in some languages
Modding bugfixes

Fixed enum boss.Type data field splashTitle not affecting the name displayed on the boss intro screen
Fixed custom equipment sprites not rendering if they use filtered textures
Fixed modded enemies inheriting from the Skeleton template appearing as Fortissimole audience members
Fixed error in event.objectDig if ev.flags.checkAllTiles is set without ev.radius
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21 Aug 2023Developer post
Update v3.7.2
Crypt of the NecroDancer v3.7.2 is now available! Balance changes These changes are applied while the SYNCHRONY DLC is active. 🔹 Holster : Now automatically switches weapons after shattering glass or throwing a weapon 🔹 Throwing Charm : Can now be obtained and activated by Chau
Crypt of the NecroDancer v3.7.2 is now available!
Balance changes
These changes are applied while the SYNCHRONY DLC is active.

🔹 Holster: Now automatically switches weapons after shattering glass or throwing a weapon
🔹 Throwing Charm: Can now be obtained and activated by Chaunter
🔹 Berserk Scroll: Increased range when cast diagonally, to avoid bumping into enemies
🔹 Heart Containers: No longer be collectible (and wasted) by Aria or Coda in multiplayer outside of Ensemble Mode
🔹 Magic Food: Now grants shattered hearts to health-locked characters when eaten in Ensemble Mode
🔹 Cursed Hearts: No longer carry over to Aria, unless the previous character only had Cursed Hearts with no red health
🔹 Shrine of Fire: Can now be activated by charmed or possessed Fire Elementals bumping into it
🔹 Shrine of Peace: Now grants shattered heart containers when activated by Chaunter, Aria or Coda
🔹 Dash Spell: Range preview now follows Bounce Traps
▫️ Thief: Now spawns at most once per run in single-player mode
🔻 Thief: Stolen items now negate Low% if picked up by a player other than the original owner
Other changes
These changes apply to all versions of the game.

Changed Nightmare shadows to allow tiles within their radius to be revealed
Changed Nightmares to no longer remove the outline silhouette from enemies within their radius
Changed Potion to grant one beat of invincibility when quaffed
Changed items dropped by Crate/Barrel/Shrine Mimics, Teh Urn and Shopkeepers to no longer be collectible instantly, matching other containers
Changed items dropped by a Scatter Trap to be recollectible by their original owner without negating Low%
Modding Features

Added support for specifying additional properties for custom player skins via a metadata file

Skin metadata files must be placed next to the image file, sharing the same name with a .json extension.

For example, use mods/My custom character/entities/player1_armor_body.json to modify Cadence's body attributes, or player1_heads.json to modify sprite sizes and offsets for her head.
Supported JSON properties:

width, height: Spritesheet grid size in pixels (max. 64x64)
offsetX, offsetY: Horizontal and vertical offset of the sprite from the tile's center in pixels
offsetZ: Depth sorting adjustment to make the sprite appear above or below others
name: Name to display in the skin selection menu (must be associated with the body spritesheet)
equipment: Object to control equipment sprites (must be associated with the body spritesheet)

slotOffsets: Per-slot/per-frame X/Y offsets, e.g. {"weapon": [0,1, 0,2, -1,1, 0,-1]}
slotMirrors: Per-slot horizontal scale factors to mirror items, e.g. {"torch": -1}
excludedItems: Item entity names to hide, e.g. {"HeadBlastHelm": true}
If equipment is set to false instead of an object, equipment sprites are fully disabled while this skin is active.
hideIfTransformed: If true, hides this sprite while in an alternate form (such as Nocturna's Bat Form)

Any omitted attributes will retain their default values for the character being modified

Added support for registering custom zones in mods

Added parameter ev.zones to event.levelSequenceUpdate
Added extensible enum LevelSequence.Zone with data fields order, tilesets, generatorType, enemyComponent
Changed level sequence to automatically include modded zones and bosses
Changed Boss Training room in the lobby to automatically include modded bosses and zones
Changed level editor to allow selecting custom zones in the "Generate level" menu
Changed level editor to group modded enemies together if they're registered to a custom zone
Changed Aria's zone order reversal logic to support custom zones
Added components enemyPoolBossMinionKingConga, enemyPoolBossMinionDeathMetal, enemyPoolBossMinionFortissimole and enemyPoolBossMinionFortissimoleAudience to customize boss minions
Added component trapApparitionExclusionZone
Added component facingRotateSprite
Added component Sync_digCheckRetaliationOnFail
Added function inventory.isInitial() to check if an item is a pristine part of its holder's starting equipment
Added function PlayableCharacter.floating() to give a playable character entity type innate flight
Added function spectator.getPlayerSpectatorState() to check user-initiated spectator state
Added function Array.toString() to return the raw string representation of an array's contents
Added parameter ev.spawned to event.spellcast, storing the entity created by summoning or item-granting spells
Added parameter ev.priceTagType to event.generateShopItems to allow using custom price tags
Changed spellcastCreateWalls to not override exit stairs by default
Bugfixes
Gameplay bugfixes

Fixed Ring of Peace providing no health after switching from Chaunter/Aria to another character in Ensemble Mode
Fixed single-choice items not being independently linked together when duplicated by Scroll of Duplication
Fixed Nocturna's Zone 5 area sometimes intersecting with potion rooms and vaults
Fixed Green Bats sometimes being replaced by Blue Bats when playing Aria
Fixed Coral Riff's Tentacles being immune to Freeze Spell while submerged
Fixed error when starting a new run while an entity is about to convert into a different type
Fixed some Hard Mode Sarcophagi spawning multiple different enemy types when playing Mary
Fixed Reflective Shield reflecting a Gorgon's gaze even if the shield is facing away from the Gorgon
Fixed Scroll of Riches ignoring coin multiplier upgrades
Fixed song-ending Trapdoor being destructible and not always outprioritizing other traps
Fixed Frost Dagger not melting to Fire Elemental attacks if AMPLIFIED DLC is not active
Fixed Golden Lute not negating Low% when picked up outside of Cadence's final boss
Fixed errors when killing a Pixie by teleporting onto it using Crown of Teleportation
Fixed Reaper's Souls not dealing damage while dashing with Ring of Courage
Fixed spirits ignoring distance limits when exiting a secret shop after purchasing a telepathy item
Fixed adjacent traps sometimes being triggered when sliding into a Travel Rune on ice
Fixed Monkeys in barrels not being knocked back by Ring of Pain
Fixed Boots of Leaping/Lunging preventing charmed pets from being pushed
Fixed Shock Monkeys being able to spawn on top of traps
Chaunter bugfixes

Fixed Enchant Scroll not enchanting Chaunter's stashed weapon
Fixed Shield of Shove not allowing possessed enemies to attack while shoving
Fixed Shrine of Fire dropping forbidden items when activated by a possessed enemy
Fixed Shrine of Pace not working correctly for Chaunter while possessing an enemy
Fixed Shrine of Peace granting only 1 heart to possessed enemies while the AMPLIFIED DLC is disabled
Fixed possessed Harpies being able to attack the Shopkeeper Ghost by moving into it diagonally
Fixed possessed electric mages being able to effortlessly kill bosses by firing Electric Orbs from the topmost tile in the starting corridor
Fixed possessed enemies being unable to move into Electric Orbs or Klarinetta's sword
Fixed possessed enemies hopping instead of sliding with Ring of Courage
Fixed possessed Bats, Banshees, Mommies and Leprechauns being immune to Wall Spikes
Fixed possessed enemies being unable to dig Wall Spikes at half a heart
Fixed possessed electric mages being unable to conjure weapons
Fixed possessed Harpies not being able to dig correctly while confused
Fixed possessed enemies not resisting knockback while dashing forward using Ring of Courage
Fixed possessed enemies resisting Wind Spells and Shovemonsters while invincible
Fixed Lord enemies not keeping their extra health when possessed
Fixed error when when a possessed Harpy attempts to push a charmed pet diagonally
Fixed Ring of War carrying over into the first level of the next run if held while possessing an enemy in All Characters Mode
Fixed beat bars not turning red near the end of the song while possessing an enemy
Fixed enemies killed by Ring of Pain or Boots of Pain being possessed if a Lantern is obtained via the Pawnbroker
Fixed Chaunter ending up inside a wall when ejecting from a phasing enemy with no nearby floors
Fixed player sprite being cut off when switching to Chaunter in Ensemble Mode while standing in a liquid
Fixed Boots of Leaping/Lunging preventing possessed Deep Blues Knights from moving partially
Multiplayer bugfixes

Fixed Shopkeeper getting angry at Bomb Traps in multiplayer
Fixed Coral Riff's Tentacles sometimes getting stuck underwater in multiplayer
Fixed Blood Shop generating in Zone 1 when playing Aria in co-op, causing it to appear near the end of the run
Fixed co-op enemies targeting players in secret shops
Fixed verbose log output when hosting a GOG cross-play lobby
Fixed error when entering a new level while a player with charmed pets is dead or spectating
Fixed Practice Sarcophagus in the Versus Mode lobby not spawning enemies
Interface bugfixes

Fixed speedrun timer unpausing after using Save & Quit in the All Characters selection room
Fixed 'Tachyarrhythmia' achievement being obtainable in Ensemble Mode
Fixed description of Friendly Fire Mode implying that only explosion damage is affected
Fixed missing item hint for single Grenade
Fixed BPM counter fluctuating between integers when using custom music with Manual Beats
Fixed performance issues when an entity repeatedly tries to convert to its own type
Fixed Ctrl + Backspace not deleting the full selection in text prompts
Level editor bugfixes

Fixed "Extra Room Count" option in level editor generating sparsely populated levels if Aria is selected
Fixed missing sprites in level editor if AMPLIFIED DLC is not installed
Fixed level editor always adding Goblin Sentries to the starting room when generating Zone 4 floors if AMPLIFIED DLC is disabled
Fixed Lantern not defining an appropriate blood cost when placed in the level editor
Fixed boss levels not using zone-specific health scaling or summons in Level Editor
Fixed some level editor menus closing instantly when opened via a mouse click
Modding bugfixes

Fixed custom player skins not reloading when the images files are modified while the skin is selected
Fixed mod portal search not working if the search text contains spaces or special characters
Fixed Possession.detach() causing errors if entity is not specified
Fixed Shield of Shove setting ev.weapon incorrectly in event.objectTakeDamage/event.objectDealDamage
Fixed stasisAI overriding other enemy AI changes
Fixed modded characters based on Aria and Coda preventing Ooze Golems from spawning if AMPLIFIED is enabled
Fixed wire graphics being cut off when modified to cover a larger area by a resource pack
Fixed Shopkeeper Ghost spawning prematurely when playing with modded zones
Fixed error when a player somehow gets their hands on a summoning spell intended for use by bosses
Fixed error when an entity is given Sync_itemCombo without Sync_itemComboAddOnHit
Fixed items without the itemTransmutable component still being transmuted by the Transmogrifier
Fixed crash when attempting to load an image with an extremely long file name
Audio bugfixes

Fixed beatmap/audio being out of sync on Zone 5 and Death Metal when using FamilyJules' soundtrack
Fixed massive enemies repeatedly making splashy noises while in liquid
Fixed the Shopkeeper's voice increasing in volume near the thermal boundary of Zone 3
Fixed Mary's sheep yelling at crates
Visual bugfixes

Fixed cables graphics in Nocturna's final boss fight being offset by one pixel
Fixed Bolt's head sprite being offset incorrectly when the AMPLIFIED DLC is not installed
Fixed players appearing behind walls in Phasing Mode if a custom character skin is active
Fixed Mystery Mode trying to change the sprites of normally invisible internal item types
Fixed Klarinetta's portrait in the late-join character selection menu not being aligned correctly
Fixed duplicated items missing their hover animation
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14 Aug 2023Developer post
Rift of the NecroDancer welcomes Klei as its new publisher for a 2024 release
Hey folks! We wanted to keep you in the loop about what's going on with Rift of the NecroDancer! We have 2 pieces of big news to share about today: Rift is now being published by our good friends at Klei Rift of the Necrodancer is now targeting a 2024 release Below are some answe
Hey folks! We wanted to keep you in the loop about what's going on with Rift of the NecroDancer! We have 2 pieces of big news to share about today:

Rift is now being published by our good friends at Klei
Rift of the Necrodancer is now targeting a 2024 release
Below are some answers to a couple questions!
Q: Why 2024?
A: The game is actually in really good shape right now, but we realized that we want to take some extra time to make it really SING.
We’ll also be able to double down on what makes the game great by adding more Rhythm Rifts for launch!
Q: Why Klei?
A: Klei originally published Crypt of the NecroDancer, and we trust them with our lives. For real. Like 10/10 ❤️ Their support is giving us that extra time we need to get Rift to the finish line.
Q: So when is your new release date?
A: We don’t have an exact date yet, but we’re looking at the first half of 2024. We’re hoping to have a release date for y’all after the holidays. 🙂
We know you’re highly anticipating this game. We’ll be sharing more Rift content leading up to launch, including more news about the INSANELY talented musicians involved! You can also expect a free demo in a future Steam Next Fest, and a new demo at PAX West 2023.
All in all, thank you for all your support and your continued hype for Rift of the NecroDancer, and another big thank you to Klei for allowing us to take the time we need to make this game a real stunner. We appreciate you all endlessly.
Don't forget to wishlist and/or follow Rift of the NecroDancer if you haven't already to keep up with the latest updates!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2073250/Rift_of_the_NecroDancer/
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Crypt of the Necrodancer studio confirms layoffs, as many as half its employees may be gone
Crypt of the Necrodancer studio Brace Yourself Games has confirmed that it has laid off a portion of its employees, and has "shelved" some unannounced projects as a result... Read more.

Updates & announcements

New DLC: Supporter Upgrade

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Shovel Knight makes a double appearance!

See him in both Rift AND Crypt of the NecroDancer

Crypt of the NecroDancer: Shovel Knight Character DLC

Rift of the NecroDancer: Shovel Knight Music Pack

New DLC: Shovel Knight

🆕 New character

🆕 New soundtrack

🆕 New features

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🎸 NEW RIFT TRACKS

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💸Extra 10% off if you buy it with (or already own) these titles!

🗞️What Press Think

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WEEK 48: WYRM

From Dragons to Wyrms

Bonus Discount for Crypt Fans

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Happy Klei Fest!

All bundles with NecroDancer this week:

New DLC: Crypt of the NecroDancer - Hatsune Miku Character!

New character

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Compatibility notes

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Can you tell us how you got started with modding? What kind of projects have you worked on previously?

Specifically, what drew you to modding Crypt of the NecroDancer?

Can you walk us through the inspiration behind Biodiversity Plus? What was the idea that sparked it?

Did you face any specific challenges while creating your mod?

What's your favorite feature or element of your mod?

What other games do you like to play or mod?

Besides modding, what are you passionate about?

Is there a message you'd like to share with aspiring modders in the Crypt of the NecroDancer community?

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