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Steam News22 May 20261mo ago

Main game loop rework

What's new Less grinding, more chasing. The build loop has been overhauled. Mining isn't just about numbers going up anymore, what drops now shapes the run.

In this update3

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Full Shard Cycle update

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What changed

0 fixes1 addition3 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Store
changedWhat's newThe build loop has been overhauled. Mining isn't just about numbers going up anymore, what drops now shapes the run.
changedWhat's newUpgrade list reduced from 20 to 3
changedWhat's newAttachment and ability items drop with rolled stats
removedNew grid and visualsThe grid is no longer square but hex. Also a lot of small visual upgrades has been implemented. The goal is providing the most pleasurable destruction of crystals. Hope we are going in that direction
addedDemoFree demo on Steam reflects the new build. Install from the store page and see how it plays.
Upgrade list203Upgrade list decreased, nerf

Shard Cycle changes

changedThe build loop has been overhauled. Mining isn't just about numbers going up anymore, what drops now shapes the run.
changedUpgrade list reduced from 20 to 3
changedAttachment and ability items drop with rolled stats
removedThe grid is no longer square but hex. Also a lot of small visual upgrades has been implemented. The goal is providing the most pleasurable destruction of crystals. Hope we are going in that direction
addedFree demo on Steam reflects the new build. Install from the store page and see how it plays.

What's new

Less grinding, more chasing.

The build loop has been overhauled. Mining isn't just about numbers going up anymore, what drops now shapes the run.

  • Upgrade list reduced from 20 to 3

  • Attachment and ability items drop with rolled stats

  • Ability items shape how Arc Kracker and Shard Tornado play

  • Builds are defined by what drops and how it's slotted

New grid and visuals

The grid is no longer square but hex. Also a lot of small visual upgrades has been implemented. The goal is providing the most pleasurable destruction of crystals. Hope we are going in that direction

Demo

Free demo on Steam reflects the new build. Install from the store page and see how it plays.

Feedback welcome, even the harsh kind.

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Steam News / 22 May 2026

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