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Leaderboard Update for Next Fest is here!
The Leaderboard Update is Live for Steam Next Fest! Critical Descent now features global leaderboards on every level, and the ability to race the runs of record-holders to see how they did it! Features: Global leaderboa…
Announcement - Critical Descent
Critical Descent is in the June Next Fest!
Critical Descent will be participating in the June 2026 Steam Next Fest! On June 15th, a massive update to the demo will be releasing! Here's what it contains: Global Leaderboards See where you fall compared to other pl…
Patch notes2 changesGameplay - Critical Descent
Starship V3 Update is here!
Critical Descent's demo is updating to celebrate Starship's 12th flight test and the debut of version 3. This update includes a remaster of many of the game's levels. It also includes a visual overhaul to the textures a…
Patch notes4 changesGameplay - Critical Descent
Critical Descent Demo Patch 2
A small update today for the demo. This update aims to increase the approachability of the demo by improving the tutorial. Patch Notes: Completely redid the tutorial in level 1 Fixed a bug with the level select not prop…
Patch notes1 changeFix - Critical Descent
Post-Launch Day 1 Patches
After a day of post-launch bugifixing, all the currently known bugs are fixed. Here are the patch notes for the game over today: Fixed a bug with all levels after level 1 not working Fixed the achievement for simple and…
Patch notes6 changesFix - Critical Descent
The Demo is Releasing April 27th!
Critical Descent's Demo is releasing on April 27th! Fly 10 intense missions on 2 different difficulties. Masterfully pilot the rocket for a catch in the tower's massive arms. Wishlist the game now to be notified when th…
Announcement2 changesGameplayUI/audio
