Cosmic Carnage News

• [p]Added auto fire as requested by players[/p]
• [p]Toggle auto fire on/off using C (keyboard) or LT (Left Trigger LT gamepad)[/p]
• [p]Fixed in-game settings menu being cut off on certain resolutions[/p]
• [p]Some minor performance optimisations[/p]
• [p]Other very minor bug fixes[/p]

[p]You can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.[/p][hr][/hr][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]The cosmos is calling, and your mission starts now! Cosmic Carnage is officially live.[/p][p]After a ton of work, the full version is finally live. If you wishlisted, shared clips, tested builds, or left feedback—thank you. It genuinely helped get the game over the line.[/p][p]Cosmic Carnage is a twin-stick roguelite set in space, built around fast movement, smart upgrade choices, and runs that spiral into ridiculous overpowered builds.[/p][p]What’s in the full release:[/p]

• [p]3.68 quintillion possible builds[/p]
• [p]10 astronauts[/p]
• [p]10 ships[/p]
• [p]15 ship modifications[/p]
• [p]21 levels[/p]
• [p]100+ upgrades[/p]
• [p]Boss fights[/p]
• [p]Leaderboards[/p]
• [p]Achievements[/p]

[p]You can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.[/p][hr][/hr][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]I can't wait to see you in the game and appreciate all your support. One last note, if you enjoy the game please share it with your favourite content creators.[/p][p]- Lionsword[/p]

[p]The cosmos is calling, and your mission starts now! The Cosmic Carnage Steam Playtest is officially live. 🚀[/p][p]The galaxy is vast and fraught with danger, and we need your expertise to clear out the final bugs, balance the weaponry, and ensure smooth hyperspace travel before our official launch. This is your exclusive chance to get an early look at a late-stage build of the entire game![/p][p]Strap in, fire up your engines, and report for duty.[/p][hr][/hr][p]📋 Mission Briefing (Playtest Details)[/p]

• [p]Start Date: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025[/p]
• [p]Initial Duration: 1 Week[/p]
• [p]Potential Extension: The playtest may be extended for an additional week (total of 2 weeks), depending on the feedback and anomalies we uncover. We will transmit updates via Steam News posts if an extension is required.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]🎮 What We Are Testing[/p][p]This is a comprehensive test of the game's full content. We're looking for feedback on:[/p]

• [p]Game breaking bugs: Issues that prevent you from completing a level or the entire game.[/p]
• [p]Progression and balance: Does the game feel too easy, too hard, or just right?[/p]
• [p]Performance issues: Stutters, crashes, or low frame rates.[/p]
• [p]General polish: Typos, visual glitches, and sound issues.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]⚠️ Important Notes[/p]

• [p]Temporary Access: Please remember that this playtest provides temporary access to a pre-release build of the game. Once the playtest ends, the game will be removed from your library. You will need to purchase the final game at launch to own it permanently.[/p]
• [p]Buggy Builds: This is a test build; you may encounter bugs. Reporting them is your primary objective![/p]
• [p]Feedback: You can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]👇 Join the Fleet[/p][p]If you haven't already requested access, head over to the main store page, locate the "Join the Cosmic Carnage Playtest" section, and click "Request Access."[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We can't wait to see you in the game and appreciate all your help in securing the sector![/p][p]Happy testing,[/p][p]- Lionsword[/p]

[h2]Hello brave astronauts, [/h2][p]We are excited to announce a new Steam Playtest for Cosmic Carnage is just around the corner! The cosmos is a dangerous place, and we need your help to clear out the final bugs, balance the weaponry, and ensure smooth hyperspace travel before our official launch.[/p][p]This is your chance to get an early look at a late stage build of the game and help us identify those last minute anomalies.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]📋 Playtest Details[/h3][p]Start Date: Wednesday November 19th 2025
Initial Duration: 1 Week
Potential Extension: The playtest may be extended for an additional week (total of 2 weeks) depending on testing needs, the amount of feedback we receive, and the types of bugs we uncover. We will keep you updated via Steam News posts if an extension is required.[/p][p]🎮 What We Are Testing[/p][p]This is a comprehensive playtest of the game's full content. We're looking for feedback on:[/p]

• [p]Game breaking bugs: Issues that prevent you from completing a level or the entire game.[/p]
• [p]Progression and balance: Does the game feel too easy, too hard, or just right.[/p]
• [p]Performance issues: Stutters, crashes, or low frame rates.[/p]
• [p]General polish: Typos, visual glitches, and sound issues.[/p]

[p]⚠️ Important Notes[/p]

• [p]Temporary Access: Please remember that this playtest provides temporary access to a pre-release build of the game. Once the playtest ends, the game will be removed from your library. You will need to purchase the final game at launch to own it permanently.[/p]
• [p]Buggy Builds: This is a test build; you may encounter bugs. Reporting them is your primary objective![/p]
• [p]Feedback: You can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]👇 Join the Fleet[/p][p]If you haven't already, head over to the store page, locate the "Join the Cosmic Carnage Playtest" section and click "Request Access."[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We can't wait to see you in game and appreciate all your help![/p][p]Happy testing,[/p][p] - Lionsword[/p]

Added
- using controller: added the ability to press b shortcut from pause menu to go back to game
- added steam language properties/settings for Russian and Simplified Chinese
- added Chinese and Russian language support in main settings menu

Fixed
- fixed after unlocking character/ship and selecting the item sometimes doesn't show the selected text
- fixed in 720p (& SteamDeck) tutorial text overlapping / not in correct location
- fixed explosive stun upgrade causing meteor shield to explode enemies and in turn causing damage to the player
- fixed bold font unreadable in simplified Chinese
- fixed when pressing build selection button in end game panel, music does not change to menu music
- fixed radio overlapping with tutorial
- fixed orbs in end game panel is in the wrong location for different languages
- fixed stats page sometimes had no sound effect

Changed
- reduced base meteor rotation speed from 50% to 30%
- reduced base lucky upgrade from 70% to 50%
- reduced damage of meteor shots slightly
- Changed how meteor shots work. Now there is a chance for more than one meteor shot to spawn. The new description is as follows: "spawns 1 to 4 meteor shots when a meteor collides with an enemy (1 = 100%, 2 = 80%, 3 = 30%, 4 = 10%)"
- Changed the wave system slightly. Having more powerful weapons/combinations will scale the difficulty of the waves dynamically
- increased cutscene reading length time to 15 seconds
- increased length of time that the tutorial is visible
- increased size of radio prompts