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• Patch Notes·30 Aug 2026Official

  Decimation EA Update Patch v0.50.02

  EARLY ACCESS Patch Notes • Version 0.50.02August 29, 2026New Feature: Supply Depot Inventory Item Filters - Added new filter options to the Supply Depot inventory screen: Rarity, Module Type, and Set Effect.- The Module Type and Set Effect filters only appear while viewing the Equipment Modules tab, since they don't apply to other item types.- Filters can be combined with the existing item category tabs (Everything / Item Cache / Equipment Modules / Crafting Materials) to help narrow down exactly what you're looking for.- Adjusted the display area of the Inventory to see more items at once. Bug Fixes Crafting- Fixed a bug where crafting the same module multiple times in a row would consume more Module Cores than intended, with the cost increasing each time.- Fixed an issue where repeatedly allocating materials to the same crafting requirement could cause materials to be over-counted.- Fixed a bug where Datapoints were not updating correctly after crafting a module in the Crafting screen. Supply Depot- Fixed a bug where the inventory would stop displaying items after the 200th slot, even though inventory capacity is 300. All owned items now display correctly. Battle- Fixed a bug where a turret's repair cost would freeze after opening its repair menu once, no longer updating even as the turret took further damage.- Fixed an issue where battle effect status icons could be visually blocked by their stack-count numbers. Icons have been slightly enlarged for better clarity Endless Mode (Iron Escalation and Unending Directive)- Fixed a bug where Hero XP, Datapoints, and Item Cache rewards earned from Circuit Effects during an Endless Mode run could be lost if the player exited or retried the level from the Pause Menu instead of using the results screen's Continue/Retry buttons.- Fixed an issue where using Retry or Exit Mission from the Pause Menu during an Endless Mode run would not properly bring up the rewards screen. UI/UX Improvements- Fixed a display bug in the Worksh...
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• Announcements·30 Aug 2026Official

  Thank You (and a small ask)

  Greetings Commanders!Every single person who's picked up Decimation so far and played it, sent feedback, or just quietly enjoyed a few levels means a lot more than any dashboard number could show. This is a solo project, and it's still a little surreal seeing people actually playing it. Being able to launch the game last August 13th was a huge deal for me. It was a journey that started way back in 2012, when the game was nothing more than a prototype of an overly ambitious 4X game done in the old XNA framework. If you want to see footage from 12 years ago of what the game looked like, there are a few old videos on Decimation's Youtube Channel that show just that. :)The game has come a long way, especially in the last 26 months since it was re-scoped into the Tower Defense + ARPG hybrid that you're able to play right now. And there's still more work ahead to have the complete 1.0 vision, but I can't wait to see what you guys will think about Act 3's new hero and challenges, and what your reaction will be to the campaign's conclusion in Act 4. The support you've shown through the game's EA launch is fuel for me to accomplish just that. And for this, I extend my heartfelt thank you.Now here comes the small ask: If you've got a few minutes and any thoughts on the game (good, critical, or somewhere in between), an honest Steam review would help enormously. Decimation currently has 5 of the 10 reviews Steam requires before it starts showing up in more places for new players to discover. Every one genuinely counts right now. Also, for anyone still on the fence about picking it up: the current price reflects where the game is today. As Act 3 and Act 4 are completed and added, the price will increase to match the amount of content, so this is the lowest it's likely to be.And with that, it's back to work for me :) Today, we'll have a patch to the game's EA version and Demo version as well (details in a separate announcement).Thanks again for playing! More to come!-DuskyAddend...
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• Announcements·14 Aug 2026Official

  Decimation Early Access Launches Today!

  The wait is over! Decimation has officially launched into Early Access. Thank you for following the journey through the demo, and welcome to everyone jumping in for the first time. This post covers what's in today's launch, what's changed since the demo, and what's coming next.What's in the Early Access versionDecimation's EA release features the first 2 acts of the game's planned 4-act story campaign.Each act contains 4 hand-crafted levels, each set in a distinct location.That means 8 full levels are playable right now.Each act also includes its own Endless Challenge Mode - A self-contained, replayable test of how far you can push your build once the story missions are cleared, with its own reward track. This mode is much more difficult than the campaign missions, and it’s meant to challenge the most hardcore TD aficionado.To be upfront: yes, this is about 50% of the total planned story and level content. But Act 1 and Act 2 were designed as self-contained narrative arcs. Each one resolves its own part of the story before leading into the next. You're not getting half of an unfinished story; you're getting two complete chapters, with more to come. Below are screenshots of the 8 levels available in EA right now, spanning the first 2 acts of the game: Current State of the game vs. the DemoThe demo was last updated on May 1st 2026. Since then, on top of all the new levels, enemies, and story content above, Early Access brings a long list of quality-of-life updates, optimizations, balance passes, and new systems:New Systems and ContentNew Enemy Resistance versus Turret Damage Type system to increase strategic depth and the importance of choosing effective equipment loadouts against specific enemies. You can now view enemy resistance information by clicking on any enemy in the battlefield. Relevant details are displayed on the \ of the Battle UI: Turrets and Heroes now have associated damage types. You can see the what damage type a turret has when selecting what to bui...
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• Patch Notes·1 May 2026Official

  Decimation Update Patch v0.31.03

  Patch Notes • Version 0.31.03 Development progress from February 2026 – April 30 2026Module Set Effect SystemThis update introduces the Module Set Effect system which is a major new gameplay layer where equipping matching sets of modules activates powerful bonus effects for your turrets and heroes.Core SystemWhenever you obtain modules by completing missions, opening item caches or crafting, each module will now carry a set effect that accompanies its main stat modifier. Activating Set EffectsSet Effects are activated for each turret or hero by equipping the required number of modules with the same set effect. Currently active set effects are displayed for your turrets/heroes in the Equipped Modules panel in the Workshop (for turrets) or Staging Area (for heroes): New Set EffectsThe effectiveness of each set effect is determined by the effect’s tier (ranging from Tier 1-5). If you equip modules with the same set effect type but with different tiers, the lowest tier’s bonus will determine the actual activated bonus value.Armor Piercing Requires 2 modules to activatePenetrates a portion of enemy armor on hit.Compromise DefensesRequires 3 modules to activateReduces enemy defenses for a limited time; affected enemies display an orange color tint for the duration of the debuff.Critical StrikeRequires 3 modules to activateAdds a critical hit chance bonus to heroes and turrets.Critical DamageRequires 3 modules to activateAdds a critical damage bonus modifier to hero and turret stats.InhibitRequires 2 modules to activateSuppresses enemy attack damage for a limited time; affected enemies display a green color tint.Material CaptureRequires 3 modules to activateProvides bonus credits from enemies that are destroyed by the turret/heroShield BreakerRequires 2 modules to activateAdds bonus damage against enemy shields.AutorepairRequires 3 modules to activateProvides passive repair over time.Certain Set Effects also trigger via Hero Skills the damage enemies such as Iris’ Stun Min...
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• Patch Notes·19 Feb 2026Official

  Decimation Update Patch v0.31.01a

  New Hero: H.A.N.K.H.A.N.K. (Heavily Armored Nanoforged Knight), the game's second hero, is now playable and can be selected after completing the 2nd level of the game’s demo version. Combat Style & Special Basic AttackH.A.N.K. focuses on short ranged combat, supported by high starting durability and defense.His skills are geared towards area damage and crowd controlEvery 3rd basic attack he performs triggers a 40% slowing effect on his target for 1.5 seconds.SkillsPulse Field (Special Attack)Shockwave (Primary Attack) Leap Strike (Secondary Attack) Dash (Mobility) Iris: Basic Attack AdjustmentSpecial Basic Attack Iris now inflicts a half-second stun effect on the enemy she is currently attacking on every 5th basic attack that she performs.UI & UX ImprovementsDialogue System Continue Hotkey (convenience feature)Added \ as a hotkey to advance/continue dialogue. Can be changed via Keybindings in the Main Menu.4X Game Speed (requested feature)Added a 4× Game Speed button to the battle UI and corresponding hotkey (Alpha4 key). Can be changed via Keybindings in the Main Menu.Hero Selection Button/Panel in the Mission Selection ScreenHero selection button now displays in the Mission selection screen when the game’s 2nd hero (H.A.N.K.) is unlocked. The currently active hero's portrait and name is displayed on the button, and clicking allows you to select another hero to take on missions.Selecing a hero in the panel shows a short description of that hero’s gameplay style.Non Battle Dialogue (pacing/convenience improvement)Non-battle dialogue boxes no longer auto-progress. Players can read/continue at their own pace.Auto-continuing dialogue now only occurs during missions/battleMain MenuMoved the Continue Campaign button to the top of the Main Menu for faster access.Health bar Depletion ConsistencyAll health bars now deplete from right to left for visual consistencyMouse Pointer Color FeedbackMouse pointers now change tint:Blue / Default when hovering over terrain that heroes...
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