Developer posts and news about this game.
The Localization Update - v1.2.0 Changes: Localization System Enabled. I have been working on this alongside the other patches, and didn't want to release it until it was ready, but Closed Circuit: Recursive Idle now supports 11 languages! Including: English French German Japanes
The Onboarding Update - v1.1.0 Changes: Tutorial System Implemented. Hopefully this helps better act as a guide for new and returning players. If you are running a fresh save, you will automatically be walked through the tutorial. If you are returning, there is a menu option that
Hotfix 4 - v1.0.6.1 Changes: After research and much consideration, I found a solution that is much safer memory wise, has higher upper limits (far above a Googol). Your numbers technically will not change, a conversion will take place upon loading the game if save contains old v
Patch - v1.0.6 Changes: Quantum-Era upgrades no longer can be upgraded beyond their limits. Token multiplier in I/O at level 30 should no longer cause tokens to decrement. Things that cost more than 9.22e18 should no longer be free due to integer overflow. I/O upgrade limits have
Patch - v1.0.5 Changes: Prestige feels less punishing. Chance purchases and leftover currency now survive era converts, so Tokens / Caps / etc. keep dropping after you prestige. First Power upgrades are cheaper so the new era actually speeds you up. Older saves stuck with Chance
Hotfix 3 - v1.0.4 Changes: Game will now save on quit. Way is prepared for Cloud Saves. They should now properly sync between devices. Small additional text added to "Auto Save Frequency" to better communicate what unit of time saves are made in. Please make sure to leave any fee
Hotfix 2 - v1.0.3 Changes: Added Quit Button to Pause Menu. Also renamed other buttons to be more accurate. Firmware tooltip reworked to be less confusing. Newly implemented I/O Caps removed. Auto-Sort should no longer set nodes outside of bounds. Auto-Sort now sorts in a way tha
Patch 1 - v1.0.2 Changes: Token multiplier now properly doubles token generation output instead of doing things in +0.7x increments. Fixed name text overflowing into description on tooltip for nodes with long names. Firmware Menu has been fixed and now properly distinguishes whic
Hotfix 1 - v1.0.1 Fixes: Firmware task bar button no longer opens a non-functional window. Available firmware upgrades should now show tooltips. When toggling firmware menu while hovered over a skill tooltips will now dissapear instead of remaining. Green node description reworde
Big news! Closed Circuit: Recursive Idle finally has a release date! Mark your calendars: the game will officially launch on August 10, 2026! Thanks to everyone who participated in the recent playtests. Your feedback has been incredibly valuable, and helped me confidently lock in