CARRION

Phobia Game Studio · Devolver Digital

Released: Jul 23, 2020
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Last updated: 15 Sep 2026, 05:53 GMT

Updates & announcements

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08 Aug 2025Developer post
CONTAGION STATUS REPORT: 5-YEAR SUMMARY
STATUS: UNAUTHORIZED TRANSMISSION ORIGIN: UNKNOWN TERMINAL It has been 1,842 days since the “CARRION” security breach. We are still cleaning up the mess. 5 YEARS. MILLIONS OF ESCAPE ATTEMPTS. What began as a small anomaly in an isolated lab has now become 1.3 million sold contagi
29 Apr 2023Developer post
CARRION spreads onto PlayStation 5
: MUTATION ALERT! We failed to contain the PS4 samples of "CARRION" due to hostile actions of some individual who ignored all our safety precautions. The full spectrum of compromised consoles now consists of Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Our i
06 Nov 2022Developer post
Illegally smol update
An update so smol it's actually illegal. Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-643-g5c2bf631 Patch notes/changelog: Added: new controllers/gamepads support (SDL controller database update), including DualSense and Xbox Series controllers Fixed: physics performance slightly decreasing over time
An update so smol it's actually illegal.
Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-643-g5c2bf631
Patch notes/changelog:

Added: new controllers/gamepads support (SDL controller database update), including DualSense and Xbox Series controllers
Fixed: physics performance slightly decreasing over time in GTOY (Christmas DLC)
Fixed: version tag displaying incorrectly on aspect ratios other than 16:9
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22 Feb 2022Developer post
Tiny Steam API update
Update so small most of you won't even notice it. Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-624-g262b23e0 Patch notes/changelog: Fixed: some potential extremely rare Steam API issues.
Update so small most of you won't even notice it.
Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-624-g262b23e0
Patch notes/changelog:

Fixed: some potential extremely rare Steam API issues.
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10 Nov 2021Developer post
Crash fixes
Crashes bad. Patches good. Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-621-ga03a5f62 Patch notes/changelog: Fixed: rare crash involving splitting the monster under specific circumstances Fixed: custom mod menus crashing the game upon loading a level
Crashes bad. Patches good.
Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-621-ga03a5f62
Patch notes/changelog:

Fixed: rare crash involving splitting the monster under specific circumstances
Fixed: custom mod menus crashing the game upon loading a level
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26 Oct 2021Developer post
CAUTION: Carrion bursted onto PlayStation
: CONTAINMENT FAILURE! This day just ought to come. While we did our best trying to safely contain the creature on PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, it swiftly managed to exploit a vulnerability we had never considered possible. There's a non-zero probability that downloading a vide
01 Aug 2021Developer post
Small yet important save file patch
Our hemorrhoid mastermind has spilled yet another genetic mutation. Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-609-ge57d4e92 Patch notes/changelog: Fixed: multiple cycles of saving and loading the game without leaving the current level can lead to performance/stability issues
Our hemorrhoid mastermind has spilled yet another genetic mutation.
Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-609-ge57d4e92
Patch notes/changelog:

Fixed: multiple cycles of saving and loading the game without leaving the current level can lead to performance/stability issues
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26 Jul 2021Developer post
A blast from the past - Carrion prototypes!
In celebration of Carrion's first anniversary, we've prepared a little surprise for our fans! Right-click Carrion on Steam and select Properties -> BETAS -> Prototypes. Update the game and then browse its local files for a true blast from the past!
23 Jul 2021Developer post
CARRION TURNS ONE!
Time flies!
26 Jun 2021Developer post
Shotgun & rendering fixes
The hivemind has procured a new patch for our devout followers! Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-609-g93cf0b43 Patch notes/changelog: Fixed: superficial "saving..." message before the menu is loaded Fixed: power boxes no longer being interactable after their cover gets blown off with a sho
The hivemind has procured a new patch for our devout followers!
Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-609-g93cf0b43
Patch notes/changelog:

Fixed: superficial "saving..." message before the menu is loaded
Fixed: power boxes no longer being interactable after their cover gets blown off with a shotgun from a significant distance
Fixed: parts of mech armor remaining suspended in the air after being blown off with a shotgun or assault rifle
Fixed: background parallaxes occasionally rendering in an incorrect order
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21 Jun 2021Developer post
Animation & tooltip fixes
How do you do, fellow humans? Another day, another minor DNA sequence mutation. Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-602-g54e439d7 Patch notes/changelog: Human animations tweaks & fixes Frontier tooltips fixes
How do you do, fellow humans?
Another day, another minor DNA sequence mutation.
Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-602-g54e439d7
Patch notes/changelog:

Human animations tweaks & fixes
Frontier tooltips fixes
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15 Jun 2021Developer post
Minor clarity tweaks
Hello, amorphous flesh beings! We're rolling out a new update that should address certain clarity issues some of you might've encountered after the latest tweaks. Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-592-gf8b9af8e Patch notes/changelog: Fix: Frontier: increased visibility of the Military Junky
Hello, amorphous flesh beings!
We're rolling out a new update that should address certain clarity issues some of you might've encountered after the latest tweaks.
Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-592-gf8b9af8e
Patch notes/changelog:

Fix: Frontier: increased visibility of the Military Junkyard pipe
Fix: Military Junkyard: floating screen fix
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13 Jun 2021Developer post
Quality-of-life Update
Hello, Apex Predators! A new update is out! The patch focuses on quality-of-life improvements and some level design tweaks and fixes. We have some further enhancements in mind though, so stay tuned for future updates! Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-589-g7236f57f Patch notes/changelog: Ge
Hello, Apex Predators!
A new update is out! The patch focuses on quality-of-life improvements and some level design tweaks and fixes. We have some further enhancements in mind though, so stay tuned for future updates!
Version: 1.0.5-RELEASE-589-g7236f57f
Patch notes/changelog:
General:

New Controller Setting: Smoothing - smoothes out the motion of the crosshairs/prehensile tentacle while aiming with an analog stick (Options -> Controls -> General Settings -> Smoothing)
Enhancement: you can now exit mechs by pressing the "Use/Activate" button - breaking parasitism is no longer required to leave the mech
Enhancement: the status of the level is now displayed in the "Squeeze In" tooltip
Fix: improper fire resistance HUD order
Level Design:

Enhancement: Frontier/Military Junkyard - additional clues leading the player to the Hazardous Waste Landfill after obtaining the required skill*
Enhancement: Frontier/Leviathan Reef Base - additional clues leading the player to the Leviathan Reef Base - Bridge after obtaining the required skill*
Enhancement: Botanical Gardens - clearer order of the puzzles leading up to the chamber containing the Biomass Sample*
Fix: Leviathan Reef Base - out of place splashing sound
Fix: Bunker - cocoons getting stuck in the pipes in the Caverns
Fix: Bunker - a minor tunneling glitch in the Caverns
Fix: GTOY mech softlock no longer occurs now that the player can exit mechs
*old saves might remain unaffected
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18 Mar 2021Developer post
Santa Carrion is infesting consoles - GTOY DLC out now on Xbox and Switch!
Our beloved Master may have had some trouble navigating the console landscape, but console players could elude its frigid appendages only for so long - Santa Carrion has finally brought the Greatest Time of Year DLC over to Xbox and Switch ! As per our Master's wishes, the DLC re
24 Dec 2020Developer post
It's the Greatest Time of the Year!
As anyone can plainly see, the beast is a huge proponent of the holidays. Yes, consuming the flesh of those that seek to imprison you is still #1, but spending time with beast family and a white elephant gift swap is a close #2. Eh, let's call it 1a and 1b, just to stay on its go
25 Nov 2020Developer post
For Your Consideration
30 Oct 2020Developer post
CARRION Deluxe Edition Now Available
CARRION Deluxe Edition - OUT NOW! We’re proud to announce the release of CARRION Deluxe Edition ! The Deluxe Edition bundle consists of the reverse horror indie hit CARRION , its critically acclaimed Original Soundtrack by Cris Velasco , and the brand new Deluxe Edition Content :
CARRION Deluxe Edition - OUT NOW!
We’re proud to announce the release of CARRION Deluxe Edition!
The Deluxe Edition bundle consists of the reverse horror indie hit CARRION, its critically acclaimed Original Soundtrack by Cris Velasco, and the brand new Deluxe Edition Content:

CARRION Digital Comic Book - written by Rob Yescombe, illustrated by Damien Worm
The Art of CARRION Art Book - featuring a peek behind the scenes, in-game art, promotional materials, and art inspired by the game
an exclusive set of CARRION wallpapers (including 4K versions!)
Last but not least, the Deluxe Edition features an exclusive track The Worm Turns by Cris Velasco!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16788/CARRION_Deluxe_Edition/
P.S. Don’t forget to check out the amazing mods that are starting to appear on the CARRION Steam Workshop page!
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23 Oct 2020Developer post
Minor Workshop Updates
Some of you might have noticed that we have published several updates in a row over the last few days. They are mostly related to the Workshop, as we still occasionally stumble upon some minor issues and missing features that need to get fixed or implemented. Full changelog: Adde
Some of you might have noticed that we have published several updates in a row over the last few days. They are mostly related to the Workshop, as we still occasionally stumble upon some minor issues and missing features that need to get fixed or implemented.
Full changelog:

Added: new Lua wrappers to expose sound and music API;
Added: missing property setters in some types exposed to Lua;
Fixed: inconsequential asset paths in the mods;
Fixed: hot reload not working with user levels;
Fixed: hard crashes happening in Lua wrappers not logging any meaningful error messages;
Upgraded: SDL 2.0.10 to 2.0.12.
That's all for now. Happy modding!
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13 Oct 2020Developer post
Carrion Workshop Features - Open Beta
Gain early access to the new Steam Workshop integration and modding features by joining the following Steam group: The new Carrion build is now available in the beta branch on Steam (no passphrase needed) and gets new updates frequently. The Workshop is now LIVE! New features inc
~~Gain early access to the new Steam Workshop integration and modding features by joining the following Steam group: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/carrion-workshop-tests~~

~~The new Carrion build is now available in the beta branch on Steam (no passphrase needed) and gets new updates frequently.~~
The Workshop is now LIVE!
New features include:

Streamlined and safer mod loading - each mod is a self-contained hermetic package stored in a single folder and doesn't require hacking/changing the base game's resources. When the game loads a mod, it prioritizes loading the mod's resources over the base game's ones, falling back to the original assets only if necessary.
Save files stored separately for each mod allowing for fail-safe experimentation.
In-game mod browser - subscribe to Workshop items or unzip the mods into a "UserContent" folder to make them visible in the game!
User-Generated Content Toolkit shipped alongside the game's binary.
Basic Lua integration - makes it possible to add new functionality or load extra assets (check out the Streaming Avatar mod: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2252217602).
...and more to come!
We're looking forward to your feedback on our Discord server: https://discordapp.com/invite/phobia-game-studio

Happy modding!
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09 Aug 2020Developer post
The First Post-Release Update
Hello, Amorphous Beings! The first post-release update is coming out today! The patch focuses on the most critical issues you've reported so far since day one, such as game-breaking softlocks, crashes, and so on. Additionally, there are some quality-of-life improvements made with
Hello, Amorphous Beings!
The first post-release update is coming out today! The patch focuses on the most critical issues you've reported so far since day one, such as game-breaking softlocks, crashes, and so on. Additionally, there are some quality-of-life improvements made with custom level creation in mind. Not quite the Workshop integration we're after yet, but there's more to come soon!
Version: 1.0.3-RELEASE-140-gaacc44a3
Patch notes/changelog:
General:

Fix: linking to glibc 2.2.5 on Linux (instead of glibc 2.27)
Fix: the prehensile tentacle is no longer able to keep grabbing switches through walls
Fix: the prehensile tentacle is now unable to keep grabbing objects while traversing through background doors
Fix: more windowy windows
Fix: KO translation for "Deposit biomass"
Fix: crash caused by some controls being bound to "None"
Enhancement: power nodes cannot be grabbed while they are inactive/charging
Level Design:

Fix: First Flashback Sequence softlock
Fix: Frontier - Highlands minor geometry bug
Fix: missing ladder pieces added in Bunker
Fix Leviathan Reef Base - Bridge Arachnoptysis puzzle skip*
Fix: Leviathan Reef Base - Bridge Parasitism puzzle softlock*
Fix: Relith Science HQ Parasitism puzzle softlock*
Fix: a rare bug that prevented backtracking through Botanical Gardens*
Enhancement: a smoother introduction to rivets in Nuclear Power Plant*
Enhancement: power nodes remain inactive before obtaining the Photokinesis skill*
Custom Level Creation:

Enhancement: it's now possible to load a level on startup with the following command line argument: carrion -level level_name
Enhancement: the "editor" mode (edit_level level_name) hot-reloads the level upon detecting any change in the level/script file
Enhancement: the console hotkey can be rebound in the config file
Enhancement: the .png version of the "tiles" texture is shipped alongside the game
*old saves might remain unaffected
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Updates & announcements

The Workshop is now LIVE!