Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef News

Hello wanderers,
A new update has arrived, bringing sweeping changes to gameplay, combat, and the horrors you face beyond the veil.

🔮 Incantation System Overhaul
The arcane arts have evolved. This update introduces a complete rework of the incantation system, featuring 20+ unique incantations that now interact directly with your loadout and character stats. Want to imbue your weapon with scorching embers or boost your speed with blood rituals? You can — if you dare.



🔥 Flamethrower Added
The new flamethrower is built for devastation. Engulf multiple enemies at once and leave blazing patches of fire in your wake. It’s a tool of chaos—and exactly what you’ll need for what’s coming next.



🐙 The Deep One Reawakens
A familiar terror has returned, reborn. The Deep One in Act 2 has been fully reimagined: it’s larger and more vicious. It doesn’t just emerge—it erupts.



⚖️ Game Balance Improvements
We’ve also implemented balance tweaks across the board, tuning enemy behavior, weapon damage curves, and resource scaling. These changes aim to enhance the tension without tipping into frustration.

As always, thank you for playing, testing, and giving us the feedback that shapes this world.
See you in the fire.

— The Dev Team 🔥

Minor patch fixing a control binding freeze and some enemy naming inconsistencies.

Changelog:

• Fixed a freeze when adjusting control settings in-game
  
• "Burned Prophet" is now named consistently
  
• Fixes Watcher boss attack strings
  

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September 3rd, 1927

Born of London’s soot and fog, I scraped through life one borrowed pound at a time. When the last door closed, I turned to an American—Mr. Blackwood. A gentleman by dress, a predator by nature. He travels often, appearing where desperation festers. That’s how he found me. He offered coin with one hand and escape with the other. I took both. Foolishly.

Now the due date has passed, and his letters reek of finality. The last one was brief: “Go to Innsmouth. Devil Reef. There are ways to balance your account.”

I should’ve vanished. But desperation dulls reason. So here I am.

Innsmouth is a place rotting from the inside out. The air is thick with salt and mildew, the buildings warped and leaning, as if recoiling from what sleeps offshore. The people speak little, and when they look at me, it’s not with curiosity—but recognition. As if they’ve seen the debt before, wearing different faces.

Tomorrow at dawn, I go to Devil Reef.

Whether I return with my soul intact—or leave it on the ocean floor—depends on what the sea demands for payment.

And what I have left to give.

The Steam Spring Sale 2025 is here, and First Break Labs is bringing some incredible deals on our games! Whether you're into roguelike bullet hells, Lovecraftian dungeon crawlers, or chaotic couch co-ops, we've got something for you—all at a discount!

The Steam Spring Sale runs from now until March 20th, 10AM PT! Check out the deals below and grab them before the sale ends!


[h2]🌊 Cthulhu’s Reach: Devil Reef – 15% Off[/h2]
Dive into the dark depths of Lovecraftian horror in Cthulhu’s Reach: Devil Reef. Unravel ancient mysteries, battle eldritch creatures, and try to keep your sanity intact in this chilling roguelike dungeon crawler.

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[h2]⬜ David. – 65% Off[/h2]
A minimalist 2D Platformer like no other! As David, you are given a slingshot-esque gift that you will have to use to conquer your colossus foes. Be there AND be square.

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[h2]🐸 Entropy Survivors – 25% Off[/h2]
Save the universe in Entropy Survivors, a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog.

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(P.S. Check out our newly released St. Patrick's Day update!)


[h2]🏡 Neighborhorde – 75% Off[/h2]
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[h2]💥 SPINGUN – 65% Off[/h2]
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🛒 These deals won’t last forever—the sale ends March 20, 2025! Get your favorite First Break Labs games while they’re discounted and experience the thrill, horror, and chaos at a fraction of the price.

Greetings, seekers of abyssal mastery!

Through vials of ichor and blood incantations, we have navigated strands of arcane knowledge throughout time and space to emerge reborn as Steam Deck Verified!

Do check us out on deck, it plays great! We even made a little trailer to celebrate.

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You may have noticed we've posted our roadmap through early access to grant you foreknowledge of Things That Shall Be.

We'll begin with new customizations options, weapons, and incantations to face ever-more-terrifying enemies, followed by a map editor that will let you put into practice the arcane knowledge that YOU have gathered on your journey, dear traveller.

We will slither to the finish with a new Act III and all the glories that entails, including our final boss....

...or is it?