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We have been quiet. We have not been idle. v0.3 "Tree" is live. It is the biggest structural change since EA launched — not a patch, not a polish pass. A full skill tree. Four branches. Keystones that change the rules, not just the numbers. Free respec between runs. Death Before
NEW A full skill tree: ~30 nodes across 4 rings, 5 build-defining keystones. Grounds earned per run now convert to XP — spend it however you brew. Free respec, anytime: try any build without losing progress. CHANGED Meta-progression now carries across runs. Your v0.2 saves migrat
Death Before Decaf — v0.2 "First Drop" Release date: 2026-06-08 · Steam EA branch What's new Loot drops + affixes — the actual roguelite layer The Undergrinds now drop gear when enemies die. 25 distinct affixes across four rarities power them. Equip up to 5 items per run; affixes
The Art Refresh Update We rebuilt the entire visual layer of Death Before Decaf. New Mira. New Director. New weapons. New office props. New caffeine gauge. Plus a stack of fixes you've asked for. NEW ART Mira — fully repainted from idle to attack to her victory pose. The Director