Steam News18 June 20251y ago

The Overhaul Update is now on the experimental branch!

The Overhaul Update is Live on Experimental! After nearly a year of rebuilding core systems, the Overhaul Update is now available on the Experimental Branch of Crunch Element on Steam!

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addedThe Overhaul Update is Live on Experimental!After nearly a year of rebuilding core systems, the Overhaul Update is now available on the Experimental Branch of Crunch Element on Steam!

changedThe Overhaul Update is Live on Experimental!This update is a foundational rewrite of the game—from mission structure to NPCs, objectives, and progression systems. While it’s not a full release yet, it sets the stage for what’s to come.

added🚧 How to Access the Experimental BranchThis build is under active testing —expect bugs and balance issues, but also tons of new systems and content.

changed📜 Changelog, Trailer, & Official Release Coming SoonA full changelog , trailer , and default branch update will arrive once we collect feedback and finalize polish. This experimental release is your chance to help shape the game before its public return.

added🛠 Found a Bug? Have a Suggestion?Use our new public feedback board:

changed🛠 Found a Bug? Have a Suggestion?Post bugs, feature requests, or gameplay impressions. We're listening and iterating rapidly.

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addedAfter nearly a year of rebuilding core systems, the Overhaul Update is now available on the Experimental Branch of Crunch Element on Steam!

changedThis update is a foundational rewrite of the game—from mission structure to NPCs, objectives, and progression systems. While it’s not a full release yet, it sets the stage for what’s to come.

addedThis build is under active testing —expect bugs and balance issues, but also tons of new systems and content.

changedA full changelog , trailer , and default branch update will arrive once we collect feedback and finalize polish. This experimental release is your chance to help shape the game before its public return.

addedUse our new public feedback board:

The Overhaul Update is Live on Experimental!

After nearly a year of rebuilding core systems, the Overhaul Update is now available on the Experimental Branch of Crunch Element on Steam!

This update is a foundational rewrite of the game—from mission structure to NPCs, objectives, and progression systems. While it’s not a full release yet, it sets the stage for what’s to come.

🚧 How to Access the Experimental Branch

To opt into the experimental version:

Right-click Crunch Element in your Steam Library
Select Properties > Betas
Choose experimental from the dropdown

This build is under active testing —expect bugs and balance issues, but also tons of new systems and content.

📜 Changelog, Trailer, & Official Release Coming Soon

A full changelog, trailer, and default branch update will arrive once we collect feedback and finalize polish. This experimental release is your chance to help shape the game before its public return.

🛠 Found a Bug? Have a Suggestion?

Use our new public feedback board:

👉 https://crunchelement.featurebase.app

Post bugs, feature requests, or gameplay impressions. We're listening and iterating rapidly.

🛰 Stay in the Loop

Follow us on X/Twitter for real-time updates, dev insights, and future content drops. This is the best way to get in touch:

🐦 @CrunchElementVR

Thank you to everyone who’s stuck with Crunch Element. This update has been a long time coming—and it’s only the beginning.

See you in the hideout. — Blake

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