Update 1.005: New Augment, Tons of Fixes & Optimizations

We have a massive update for you today! Version 1.005 brings a brand new Augment, tons of fixes and performance optimizations for late-game, and a reworking of the UI to better support Steam Deck and smaller screens. We are also including the changelogs for hotfixes 1.002 and 1.003 below.

Version 1.005

New Content

• New Augment: Mirror Link — Summons an untargetable Mirror Gem that links to a chosen gem. When the Mirror Gem attacks, the linked gem strikes the same target.

Performance & Optimization

• Pathfinding Overhaul: Optimized pathfinding logic to eliminate freeze spikes. This is especially noticeable in Toxic Veins in deep Endless Mode runs.

• Visuals: Optimized damage numbers; numbers spawned directly on top of others now hide the older ones to save resources.

Quality of Life & UI

• AdjustedSteam Deck / Large UISignificant improvements to the "Large UI" setting. Gem list now shows two columns, buttons are repositioned, and text sizes are increased for better readability on handhelds.

• Input: Tipbox tips now show specific glyphs based on your platform and control scheme.

• AddedDynamic SpeedIntroduced a new setting to speed up the game (up to 5x) during waves when no gems are shooting.
• AddedFixed Planning SpeedAdded setting for "Fixed Planning Speed" (toggleable for players who prefer the game to remain at 3x speed during planning).
• AddedAugment Trigger TextsIntroduced a new setting to disable texts on the ground when augments trigger.

• Visual Clarity: Merged multiple augment trigger messages into single pulses (e.g., "Buff Echo x2") to reduce clutter.

• Renamed:"Tenacious" renamed to "Tenace".

Balancing & Fixes

• Peri(dot)meter: Attacks now correctly count as an augment trigger.

• AdjustedGrasslandsYou can now mine anywhere without hitting the "unable to reach" check. Wave 15 boss adjusted (cultist spawn interval slowed down).
• FixedFixFixed an issue where loading a save with over 20 Chalcedony caused the buff to reset to 20.
• FixedFixFixed Ammolite persisting in the starter loadout after restarting a run.
• AddedFixAdded a fallback cooldown (0.05s) for attacks happening in the same frame.

• Fix: Crystallize can no longer target lava.

• FixedFixFixed "Tactical Swap" not working on chooseable gems when rerolled with "High Roller".

• Fix: Fixed gamepad navigation when a gem has multiple abilities.

  And a lot more.

Previous Hotfixes

Here is a recap of the smaller patches deployed earlier.

Version 1.003

Released: January 23, 2026

• Serpentine: Damage doubled, but fire rate halved. (Same DPS, but better performance in Endless Mode).

• Labradorite: Damage output nerfed.

• UI: Damage board numbers now support billions formatting (B).

• AddedUIAdded tooltips explaining unreachable gems and run modifiers.
• FixedFixFixed Gamepad D-Pad navigation issues on Steam Deck/DualSense.
• FixedFixFixed Fluorite and Corallium losing their target if a destroy attempt is blocked.

• Fix: Merges are now re-checked immediately after a gem is destroyed.

Version 1.002

Released: January 22, 2026

• Balancing: Waves 20-22 and Wave 34 (Wizards) slightly nerfed.

• Adventurer Exploration: Selection pushed back from Wave 25 -> 29.

• AdjustedRequirementsSoup requirement increased (5->7), Treasure Hunt increased (7->9).

• Visuals: Enchant buffs now show the total buffed amount.

• FixedFixFixed an issue where mobs beyond Wave 50 in Endless Mode became invulnerable.

• Fix:"Cant Miss" tag renamed to "Ignores Evasion" for clarity.

• Fix: Freeze Frame and Slow Aura now correctly list each other as synergies.

• FixedFixFixed a crash on Grasslands when pressing "Show Path" after Wave 1.