Cataclismo 1.0 is Now Available!

Early Access has ended, and the battle for Hogar begins. Cataclismo is now out in 1.0 with a 35% discount! The full release includes brick-by-brick fortress building, a 20-hour Campaign, Level Editor, Sandbox, Skirmish modes, and a reworked Survival Mode.

Thanks to everyone who supported Cataclismo during Early Access. Your feedback helped us deliver 14 major patches, bringing the game to its full release today.

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About the v1.0 Update

Veteran Hogardians will find that our v1.0 update is teeming with new content and gameplay improvements, including:

• AddedCampaign Mode – Final Act6 new scenarios, concluding Iris’ story (approx. 20 hours total).
• AddedSurvival Mode OverhaulRogue-like structure replacing Endless Mode; choose Boost Cards after waves, manage rock-paper-scissors mechanics, and encounter entirely new maps.

• New Biome – The Depths: A murky biome now playable in Campaign, Survival, Skirmish, and Level Editor.

• Darkness Mechanics: Strategically illuminate dark areas to combat hidden horrors.

• Opaline Horrors: Pearlescent enemy variants, more aggressive due to prolonged darkness.

• AddedIris Renegade UpdateIris receives a full hero makeover with new Ecos-casting skills.

• New Skirmish Maps: Two handcrafted scenarios set in the Depths biome.

• AddedQuality-of-Life ImprovementsBetter blueprint usability, accessibility settings added (brightness controls, blood disable option).
• FixedBug Fixes & StabilityResolved issues with stability, visual glitches, pathfinding, and UI inconsistencies.

Full 1.0 Changelog

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New Features & Improvements

Performance & Optimization:

• Improved performance through new culling techniques.

• Added culling for building particles.

• Distance-based culling for particles implemented.

• New Level of Detail (LOD) introduced for basic pieces.

Gameplay Improvements:

• Blueprint System: Players now start with Basic Blueprints from the beginning.

• AdjustedPhoto ModeAdded a close button and adjusted the toggle flow.

• Skirmish Updates: Minor adjustments made for smoother gameplay.

Survival Mode Overhaul:

• Players now select a Boost Card after each wave.

• Booster Inventory Panel added for reviewing boosters.

• New main and secondary quests included.

• Progression system reworked to improve pacing.

• New biome added with unique environmental features.

• Map generation mechanics improved with additional terrain parameters.

• New survival map sections added: Depths & Outskirts.

• Difficulty adjusted for better gameplay pacing.

• Survival Quest Panel updated for ease of use.

General Additions & Changes:

• Balance Adjustments: Changes implemented across multiple systems.

• Blueprint System: Blueprints can now be deleted from any height.

• Blueprint System (Steam): Players can unsubscribe from blueprints directly in-game.

• AddedAccessibility OptionsAdded a disable blood setting.
• AddedKickstarter RewardsNew Backer Piece – Mistlight allows troop teleportation.

• Kickstarter Rewards: Backer Monolith displays names of Kickstarter supporters.

• AddedKickstarter RewardsExclusive Kickstarter Skeleton units added.

• Kickstarter Rewards: Supporters now receive a Backer Badge on the War Table.

• Procedural Map Generation: Players can generate fully playable procedural maps or terrain-only maps for the Level Editor.

• Community Content: Community levels can be sorted by date.

• Photo Mode & UI: Resuming from pause now disables Photo Mode.

• AddedPhoto Mode & UIBlueprints now prioritize inventory pieces when available.
• AdjustedPhoto Mode & UIInventory now contains updated pieces.

• Survival Level Validation: Players must survive until Wave 12 to complete a survival session.

• AddedAccessibility OptionBrightness settings added.

Bug Fixes

General Fixes:

• Height filter button now properly updates cursor and deselects pieces.