Chaos Chain news & patch notes

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! This is an update to go with the major one from earlier today. This improves the Steam Rich Presence system with some better/more fitting strings and even some new ones. "#Status_MainMenu" "Staring at a bleak future" "#Status_Exploring" "Exploring %map%" "#Status_Travel" "Moving through the sprawl" "#Status_Hacking" "Breaching a system" "#Status_PDA" "Scanning local data" "#Status_Shop" "Making shady deals" "#Status_Inventory" "Rummaging through backpack" "#Status_Equip" "Prepping hardware" "#Status_Skill" "Adapting to survive" "#Status_Crafting" "Salvaging scrap" "#Status_Campfire" "Huddled by a burn barrel" "#Status_Rest" "Lying low for awhile" "#Status_Combat" "Desperately trying not to die" "#Status_Dead" "Flatlining" "#Status_File" "Deep in the databanks" "#Status_Surgery" "Under anesthesia" "#Status_Datalog" "Reviewing contracts" "#Status_CharCreate" "Compiling identity data" "#Status_Squad" "Assembling a squad" "#Status_Stash" "Stashing gear for later" "#Status_Loot" "Scavenging for loot" {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.105.1 Change Log:

Changes & Additions:

• Refined some script calls related to setting Steam Rich Presence to make them more accurate
• Added some new Steam Rich Presence strings
• Updated some Steam Rich Presence strings

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

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Attention, freelancers! Well, I added Steam Rich Presence to the game. I've wanted to add this just for fun for a long time, and I FINALLY got it working! For those of you that don't know what Steam Rich Presence is, it is basically something that works with the Steam community/friends system to show details about what you're doing in game while playing. Now, since this is a singleplayer game, it isn't a huge deal, but it's something I really wanted to include and get working for 1: proof that I could get it working with this engine, and 2: I thought it would be fun to have. I personally love looking at my friends list every now and then and seeing other games listed that they're playing and it provides details and info into what they're doing. It doesn't give a ton of detail, but it's just a little something extra that hooks directly into Steam and gives us more of a community presence. Here are some example images: Here is a full list of strings and tokens that I added:

"#Status_MainMenu" "Staring at a bleak future" "#Status_Exploring" "Exploring %map%" "#Status_Travel" "Moving through the sprawl" "#Status_Hacking" "Breaching a system" "#Status_PDA" "Scanning local data" "#Status_Shop" "Making shady deals" "#Status_Inventory" "Rummaging through backpack" "#Status_Equip" "Prepping hardware" "#Status_Skill" "Adapting to survive" "#Status_Crafting" "Salvaging scrap" "#Status_Campfire" "Huddled by a burn barrel" "#Status_Rest" "Lying low for awhile" "#Status_Combat" "Desperately trying not to die" "#Status_Dead" "Flatlining" "#Status_File" "Deep in the databanks" "#Status_Surgery" "Under anesthesia" "#Status_Datalog" "Reviewing contracts" "#Status_CharCreate" "Compiling identity data" "#Status_Squad" "Assembling a squad" "#Status_Stash" "Stashing gear for later" "#Status_Loot" "Scavenging for loot"

I'm probably going to update some of these because they are kind of generic right now but I will make them fit in better with the rest of the game's tone.

Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.105.0 Change Log:

Changes & Additions:

• Added a new Steam achievement

• Added Steam Rich Presence handling

• Added Steam Rich Presence status events to a variety of places in the code

• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page

• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums

• Corrosive Studios Discord Server

• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png This is a quick patch to fix an issue reported by the community! Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.104.1 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a bug with the sickness status chance when weather changes (In certain cases, lower values of vulnerability would actually amount in having the opposite effect)
• FIXED a bug with the toxin status chance when in the defucnt waterworks underground area (In certain cases, lower values of vulnerability would actually amount in having the opposite effect)
• FIXED a bug with the toxic rain chance (In certain cases, lower values of vulnerability would actually amount in having the opposite effect)

Changes & Additions:

• Lowered the base sickroll chance by 2% for when the weather changes (You and your team can periodically get sick and the number before was 13% base and now it is only 11% --- your resistance also plays a role here)
• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Hey everyone!

Corrosive Studios is taking part in the Steam Summer Sale event for 2026! All my games are on sale for large discounts now! Check them out below! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536730/Chaos_Chain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/880130/Lawless_Lands/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/371100/Waste_Walkers/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/485360/Disgraced/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/617590/Affliction/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/760970/Renegade_Tabletop_Tools_System/ Here is a direct link to my entire catalog: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/6836576 Enjoy and be safe! -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/70fb82d532a6da300eeffec969579aadaa5138a5.png I've got another update for you. This one expands the sprawl into the Dreg Yard. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/4843c4580ce3e79467ccb468a48d2edff31a94b8.png Dreg Yard Intro {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/c29801f021eef1dffd741da031102b1d87d22419.png Dreg Yard shot Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.104.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED some animated environment entities with clipping issues
• FIXED some typos in the Datalog related to quest info
• FIXED Datalog text spacing issue (This was present for most side quests, it was causing some lines to be very short in text for descriptions for many quests)

Changes & Additions:

• Added a new Steam Achievement
• Added new quest info to almost every single quest in the game (In the Datalog)
• Included new hints about potential danger in many main quest info text in the Datalog
• Normalized text spacing and line length for all quest details inside the Datalog (This was no easy task, many quests had different text lengths for the lines based on how the system was implemented, but I manually went through and modified each one - please let me know if there are any issues)
• Added a bit more detail/lore to the contract entries in the Datalog (Community request)
• Added new subdristrict - Dreg Yard (I will fill this out with more content in the next update)
• Added new contract - Tox Screen (Total amount of contracts is now 6, so that means there are 63 side quests and 6 additional legwork style tasks)
• Added new item icon art
• Added a new plot related item
• Added new area transition from Smoldering Pits to Dreg Yard and vice versa
• Added new randomized road travel event (Smuggler Cargo - 5 Variations)
• Added new randomized road travel event (Smuggler Cyware Trader)
• Adjusted colors/contrast of some tiles
• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/a6e24cc5723737ecf39ac297a40739deeb0b6c0e.png Hey everyone, I've been working on this update for the past month. I feel like it's at a point now that I can safely release it. There were some issues that I found during my testing/work that I wanted to get taken care of before I pushed out anything else, so that is why there was a bit of a delay from the last content update. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/1c94e226d6bc554bac34f4de254dfc94e3758395.png A new boss is operating a smuggling ring somewhere in the Slade Sprawl That said, there's a lot of new stuff in this patch. Smugglers are no longer purely just set pieces - they're a fully fleshed out faction and you can actually fight them and run into roaming gangs of them during your travels in the form of random encounters. In the next update, I plan to include some travel events (the ones that are narrated and have a scenario presented) involving them. For now, there's a side quest (given by Omari - another big character that was previously only ever encountered one time during the main story) where you can tangle with them. I did a lot of testing with them and I tried to make them actually "feel" different to fight against compared to regular thugs. On top of that, I also diversified some of the skill patterns and stats on a lot of the enemies already in the game to make their faction/gang behave uniquely. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/965a1e30ca148356c014297a13d3e4656620e02e.png Jengo, Omari's muscle The Smoldering Pits subdistrict is now finalized for my planned content for the area. I am moving away now and onto other things such as further areas, finally getting around to expanding the main story further, and creating more content in other areas of the game world. I look forward to continuing to expand the playable areas and filling them out with more stuff to do. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/1f1a89439ae177ccdc4e281fd5647a5a5e382977.png Preview of the new side quest and area The Datalog (quest journal) now shows a risk factor associated with EVERY side quest and contract to give players a better idea of what they're getting involved in. This change is part of a lot of feedback that I have received regarding balance, especially early on, and the fact that you could accidentally walk into a really tough situation or encounter without being fully aware of it and get screwed over because of it. That is no longer the case. The info is there now to help guide you. Originally, I didn't want to include anything like this because I felt like it sort of felt like a spoiler, but I heard a lot of responses regarding the subject and my feelings on the matter changed. So, now with a side quest for example, in the bottom right of the panel, it shows you a risk factor (out of 5) for the anticipated risk associated with a given quest. A 0 means absolutely no risk. A 5 means you're going to get destroyed. A ? means that I couldn't put a number on it such as repeatable tasks where you need to find and deliver items because there are about a million ways to acquire things in the game and some of them pose a threat and some do not. Anything between 1 and 5 just means there's probably some danger, with the number getting higher if there is a tougher fight or more enemies or harder skill checks. Another thing I did based on player feedback is include more info/help text for some of the quests already in the game. A bit of new dialogue was added in a few different places to give more guidance on what is involved/expected in some quests, considerably. Some of the original dialogues were a bit vague and now have more detail to help out. As for the rest, check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.103.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a typo in one of the latest updated dialogues
• FIXED a clipping issue with some of the floor tiles
• FIXED being able to open the PDA screen during the intro
• FIXED being able to open the companion dialogue system during the intro (It would tell you that you had no companions to talk to but obviously wasn't intended to be directly usable during the intro text)
• FIXED ammo containers not spawning loot properly (They will now spawn ammo as intended and regular containers can now spawn ammo again)
• FIXED thug faction enemies still having pipe bombs in their loot drop lists
• FIXED Roid's interference weakness stat (It was only at 35% when it should have been 60% - he now has a true "Achilles Heel" as intended)

Changes & Additions:

• Added a new Steam Achievement
• Added new side quest "Conflict of Interest"
• All side quests and contracts now have a risk level (1-5) listed in their datalog section (It's just an estimated value of difficulty for the quest --- this is based on community feedback)
• Quest giver names are now listed in purple instead of pink in the datalog
• Updated help text with new hints about the side quest "Relief Recovery" (Based on community feedback)
• Added some new characters/environment changes that take place/appear after certain events and choices
• Added Smugglers as an official enemy faction (Faction specific bonuses: +5% Ranged Evasion, +5% Evasion)
• Added battler graphics for smuggler enemies
• Added Smuggler Breaker enemy variant
• Added Smuggler Trigger enemy variant
• Added Smuggler Gunrunner enemy variant
• Added Smuggler Rattler enemy variant
• Added Smuggler Crackshot enemy variant
• Added Smuggler Slammer enemy variant
• Added a new boss enemy
• Added a new "magic"/special weapon
• Added Gun Butt ability to nail gun by default
• Added new boss enemy graphics (Sprite, battler, and portrait)
• Added Smuggler enemy encounter troop lists
• Added a new plot related item
• Added new item icon art
• Updated randomized encounter lists with the smuggler troop compositions when traveling between zones
• Renamed some existing enemy class variants to better fit their roles
• Immortal gang members will no longer use glitter bombs in combat but can now use concussion grenades
• Updated enemy loot drop lists
• Added new TV barks (2)
• Added Hab Block 13: Top Floor area (Becomes available after talking to a new unique NPC after going to the Hab Block during the main quest - there will be further interaction with these characters later, but for now there's a new side quest available)
• Added Drug Den area (Plot Related - Smoldering Pits)
• Level up message now mentions that the given character has gained skill points as a reminder
• Added new unique NPC graphics (Sprites and portraits)
• Added new unique NPCs to interact with
• Added new Hexer NPC sprites
• Added new construction worker NPC sprites with new gasmasks by Ace Hangman (Thank you!)
• Updated several dialogues with new details and options
• Various other minor tweaks and changes (A lot of them)

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/b77ab76951b57bf96894f21bffbf89bf76f88f08.png Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Freelancers... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/9c193c02a31421cc9fbcd38eb3a1b02c861b27de.png Chaos Chain and the support DLCs are all discounted from now until May 20th! Over the last few weeks, there have been a bunch of updates that have brought a lot of new content to the game, so now's the perfect time to jump in! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536730/Chaos_Chain/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2540170/Chaos_Chain_Supporter_Cosmetic_Pack_DLC/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1865430/Chaos_Chain_Supporter_Pack_DLC/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1777870/Chaos_Chain_Founder_Pack_DLC/ Grab them now while the sales last! -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.102.0 Change Log:

Changes & Additions:

• Added new item icon art
• Added a new contract "Dirty Work" (Total is now 5)
• Added some new dialogues
• Updated contract gain system with new details
• Added a new plot related item
• Updated the building textures in a few areas for specific locations to make them stand out more and be more unique
• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! I'm releasing this update tonight ahead of what I originally anticipated to fix the bug that could cause the conversation with Jacko to become stuck in the new Pit Stop area inside the Smoldering Pits. I'll have more content for the area ready to go very soon! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.101.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED the new Pit Stop area not being labeled as a Smoldering Pits zone on the world map screen
• FIXED an issue in the last update that could cause you to get stuck in the new Pit Stop area after the initial conversation with Jacko

Changes & Additions:

• Added a premade character option (I set up a basic - ready-to-play character - for new players and for those of you who want to just jump straight into playing - this also helps me with testing --- the character is set up based on my recommended first time build)
• Added a new Steam achievement
• Added a new side quest "Good Smoke" (Smoldering Pits)
• Added some Biware/bio augs to Jacko's shop list and a few more cyware/cyber augs
• Added new unique NPC graphics (Sprites and faces)
• Added new unique NPCs to interact with
• Drug dealer shops no longer contain cigarettes
• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png This update adds a new subdistrict to explore! It's not 100% finished yet, I still have to populate it with more things to do there, but you can check it out now and interact with some characters there. I plan to have another update out soon that fills it out with playable content and stuff to do inside. Check out the full change log below! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/19e6f32da53f54be82bf3a8742279f2a91b7986a.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/d509092aff6ac277013fffa9d89c4cbeb73e1ffe.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/674a1c3d5d807d5ba71825bf39818ac6d81aef7b.png *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.101.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a variable not resetting properly after visiting an augware tech

Changes & Additions:

• Added a new Steam Achievement
• Updated the in game world map image and rearranged some of the unfinished districts (Along the Western side of the map)
• Added Smoldering Pits new subdistrict (There is not a ton to do here yet but there will be in the next update)
• Added Pit Stop new area (Smoldering Pits)
• Added a new augware tech/shop (Jacko - Smoldering Pits)
• Added area transition from Lamplight Market to Smoldering Pits
• Updated some in game lore to address the above change
• Added Maneki Neko (Japanese waving cat figurine) valuable item
• Renamed some cyberware to sound more "technical" and theme-oriented
• Added new unique NPCs to interact with
• Added new unique NPC graphics (sprites and portraits)
• Added some new roleplaying opportunities to conversations
• Updated loot lists
• Updated some augware surgery logic
• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Hey everyone! I just wanted to stop by and show everyone what I've been working on over the past few days. Everything here is still a work in progress, but I'm fairly happy with how it's turning out so far. First of all, I have rearranged some of the (unfinished) districts on the (mainly West side) of the map compared to what we currently have in the live build of the game. I feel like it helps more evenly distribute larger (planned) areas and gives a bit better progression for the areas in general. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/ad23e0b8c3a27d49c95c0e3b6419c458c2dd0fb5.png I've also begun working on a new subdistrict - the Smoldering Pits. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/3077fbc68f4728a635d7104387390c6e84eb8edf.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/d509092aff6ac277013fffa9d89c4cbeb73e1ffe.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/674a1c3d5d807d5ba71825bf39818ac6d81aef7b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/ac8b23f3d5218a85191ab7613fd60516728cc64e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/19e6f32da53f54be82bf3a8742279f2a91b7986a.png This area is much different from other locations built thus far as it's not residential, industrial, or commercial like the rest, it's mainly just a giant garbage dump. Constantly alight with smoldering trash and a terrible stench that follows. I wanted to showcase the pollution and air quality issues over the sprawl as more than just text based lore. This area is meant to be ugly, dirty, disgusting, etc. Not a clean or good place to be. I have some interesting plans for this area and things that you'll be able to do there, so I'm excited to continue working on it. The area isn't as large as some of the other districts, but I think the area concept itself really fits the vibe of the game. That said, I hope to have the area itself ready soon! Stay tuned for more info later on! -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png This is a bit of a smaller update, but it comes with an important fix and also a simple yet large balancing addition along with a few other quick changes that affect balance. Check out the change notes below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.100.1 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a bug that caused the menu to freeze when you used the Shortcut item to cure all addictions

Changes & Additions:

• Added surprised status effect (Only for enemies - this makes them completely unable to act on round 1 of combat - intended to better simulate when the player catches enemies off guard/ambushes them --- this should help give a much larger advantage in those situations and give more of a reason to choose this path)
• Updated the status effect overview guide
• Updated all encounters that have the possibility to surprise the enemy - all the enemies present will now start with the surprised status
• The enemy group in Redshift's personal quest now begins combat with the Shock status just like how it works for Chronic's personal quest
• Added new status effect icon art
• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.100.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a bug where Jackal could join the group and he wouldn't have a biography applied to his character screen in rare cases

Changes & Additions:

• Added "Tuned Out" personal side quest for Jackal (You can start this by either getting Jackal as a companion or it'll automatically be added by using the party communicate system - by pressing "T" while playing)
• Added new Flaw+ (Survivor's Struggle - upgraded version of Survivor's Guilt - Jackal - gets rid of the -1% mettle regen debuff)
• Added Hopeful unique companion skill (Earned by Jackal if he is present upon completing his personal quest - gives +1% Mettle Regen, +10% Confused resistance)
• Added a new Steam Achievement
• Added some new dialogue hints about some various locations
• Updated several Steam Achievement icons
• Improved and expanded some dialogues with several unique NPCs (More depth and detail)
• Added new dialogue options to some existing unique NPCs (Plot related and lore stuff)
• Added some new plot-related equipment (From the new personal quest for Jackal)
• Added some new item icon art
• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/86588e4fc6dd2d1021b1bb748834e53f5ebaacad.png Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.99.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED some footstep sound effects not being correctly assigned to certain tiles in the sewer tileset
• FIXED a text formatting issue in one of the newer dialogues

Changes & Additions:

• Finished work on the new side quest "Murk Lurkers" (This isn't a giant side quest, but it has some really good rewards and a really cool new area to explore! - This quest can be started in the Canal-Side Clinic in the Central Canal Crossing area)
• Activated the Steam Achievement for the new side quest
• Finished work on the Canal-Side Clinic: Sublevel area (A fairly large dungeon type location, Plot related)
• Updated some dialogues with unique NPCs (Plot related)
• Guard dogs can now drop dog bandanas
• Attack dogs can now drop dog collars
• Updated guard dogs and attack dogs stats for the new equipment
• Updated the redistributed some stats to the murkworm enemies
• Added new murkworm enemy variant - septic (They are smaller, slightly weaker, but have a much higher chance to cause poison and sickness)
• Added septic murkworm enemy graphics
• Added more specific loot drops to certain plot-related locations (Healing items mainly)
• Updated some existing areas with new handling methods for moving NPCs
• Updated keyword list for mouse hover text above enemies to include some new terms (Murkworm, Danger, Hazard)
• Various other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Hey everyone! Chaos Chain Supporter Pack 4 is now available for players who want to help me out and continue to have more community requests fulfilled while I continue working on the main game! Remember, I try to keep the base price of the game low but these extra support packs basically act as "tips" for me while working and help with keeping the lights on. If you read my previous post here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1536730/view/503977720511726080?l=english, this is why I decided to release this additional pack. "Exclusives: "Fanatic" - Exclusive title for your character to be known as that can be accessed through the PDA item in the inventory! 1x Extra Skill Point - Knowledge goes a long way in the sprawl. Get ahead of the curve with 1 free skill point! Extras: 1x Molotov - An improvised incendiary bomb that can cause some serious damage! 2x Water Bottles - Clean, mostly purified water is hard to come by in the sprawl! 1x Antibiotics - A bottle of medicine for curing sickness, invaluable! 1x Steel Helmet - An old school steel helmet is nothing to scoff at, it might just save your life! 1x Memory Chip - An extra memory chip which allows you to save the game anytime and anywhere you wish! 25x Cred - Cred is the currency in Chaos Chain, needed for just about anything and everything!" You can find it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4541120/Chaos_Chain_Supporter_Pack_4_DLC/ You also can get an additional discount if you purchase it in the bundle: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/24352/Chaos_Chain_Ultimate_Chaos_Bundle/ Thanks! -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Here is the next update for the game. Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.98.1 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a typo from one of the dialogues added in the last update

Changes & Additions:

• Added handling for the new Supporter Pack 4 DLC (This is purely optional for those who want to both help me out and receive some extra goodies in game for their characters - This will likely be released next week)
• Added new exclusive title "Fanatic" (Supporter Pack 4 DLC)
• Added new side quest "Murk Lurkers" (I'm planning to finish this within the next week or so - we'll finally get to see the murkworm enemies get used in something other than a random event)
• Added a new Steam achievement (For Murk Lurkers side quest - this will be finished soon)
• Added Canal-Side Clinic: Sublevel area (Plot related - will be finished within the next week or so)
• Improved the shading and detail on some environmental assets
• Added some new randomized TV barks (Just extra flavor for the game world)
• Added the new soundtrack from last update to the list of battle soundtracks

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Hey everyone. So, for those of you who read my last status update, you know that my whole living situation, world, and life are kind of in limbo right now. This HAS NOT CHANGED unfortunately. I'm trying to get that situation sorted - it should only be a few more days max, hopefully. But, I really wanted - needed - to get some work done on something I care about. With that said, today I spent pretty much my entire day just working on things for the game to put SOMETHING out because I haven't been able to get much done work-related for a few weeks and it's been kind of driving me insane and making me depressed. Among everything else going on doing so as well. Once I can FINALLY get settled into my new living arrangements (that were supposed to be all set as of over 2 full weeks ago), I can really start getting back into the development of the game and moving forward with my life. So, here's an update for the game that I put together today. I realize it's a small update, and there are some random things in here, but they were all things that I had written down at one time or another to get done. So, I kind of picked a few things that seemed doable for me today amid all of the problems that I'm currently dealing with - such as sleeping on the floor in a sleeping bag, not really sleeping, not having a real living situation at the moment due to circumstances beyond my control, splitting with my significant other after almost 10 years, moving across country, leaving behind a bunch of my belongings including my vehicle, etc. It's been and still is a bad situation that I just needed - and still need - out of. I'll keep everyone updated as the situation hopefully gets better or maybe worse as has been the latest trend. Anyways, here you go. Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.98.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED difficulty selection still mentioning an exp reduction in the easy difficulty description message (The actual reduction was removed a long time ago but the message was still present)
• FIXED some messed up shading on some environmental entities

Changes & Additions:

• Added a new side quest "Daily Bread" (Small, simple side quest but with some nice rewards - find this in the Central Canal Crossing area)
• Added a new side quest "Lifeline" (Small, simple side quest but with some very nice rewards - find this in the Central Canal Crossing area)
• Added some new Steam achievements
• Added new unique character graphics
• Added some new unique characters to interact with
• Updated floating garbage/flotsam sprites with different versions (It's not all identical now)
• Added some new tileset entities
• Updated some tileset pathing rules
• Updated some areas with some new environment details
• Updated descriptions of several inventory items (Flavor text, better detail, etc)
• Added a new custom main menu soundtrack
• Updated and polished some plot related dialogues
• A few other minor tweaks

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Hi everyone, I wanted to reach out and provide an update on why things have been quiet regarding the game lately. Recently, I have gone through some significant life changes, including a separation with a significant other after nearly ten years and a move across the country. This transition has been incredibly challenging; I am currently without a vehicle and facing complications with my new housing. While I am fortunate to have family support, most of my belongings remain across the country, and I am currently working with only the bare essentials. Because of these circumstances, it has been a few weeks since the last major update. However, I want to reassure you that I am still here and fully committed to the project. As soon as my situation stabilizes, I plan to return to a regular update schedule and continue progressing the game. I am doing my best to navigate these challenges and return to a state of normalcy. I will keep you all updated as things improve. Thank you for your patience and support. Best regards, -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Here's a relatively small update for the game. Mainly releasing this to fix the bug that is listed in the notes. Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.97.2 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a broken text block in the PDA menu

Changes & Additions:

• Added battle end/loot screen dialogue lines for Steel (Like how the drones have their own)
• Added "Asset" special title for people who buy the Kickstart Pack DLC (Free addition)
• A few minor tweaks

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Thanks to @dq_177, here's a quick bug squashing patch! Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.97.1 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a bug that prevented the main character from entering aug surgery with Bio-plastic bone coating as the only augment equipped or in the inventory
• FIXED a bug that allowed you to select drones and Steel for augments even though they were not supposed to be selectable

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Freelancers! I have a quick PSA for you. Thanks to the help of @Decker_Miles, I have a work-around for a crash caused by old saves. The crash happens when you try to enter the equipment menu for Steel. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO YOU IF YOU HAVE STEEL IN YOUR GROUP AS A COMPANION IN AN EXISTING SAVE FROM BEFORE TODAY'S (2/6/26) UPDATE!!! Steps: 1: Load your save with Steel as a companion 2: (VERY IMPORTANT) Edit your squad and remove him from the group temporarily 3: (VERY IMPORTANT) SLEEP & SAVE or SAVE at a CAMPFIRE - SAVING FROM THE MENU WILL NOT FIX THIS 4: Load the new (updated) save 5: Add him back to your squad 6: Attempt to open the equipment screen with him selected (It should be fixed) 7: (OPTIONAL) Re-equip whatever he previously had equipped on him That should resync everything. Thank you for reading! -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Here's a quick update for the game. Mainly to fix a crash with Steel's equipment screen. There's also a little bit of new stuff - paving the way for what's next. Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.97.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED an interface issue related to Steel's equip slots when trying to optimized equipment (He has to have a few slots added to the interface to prevent a whole rewrite - the extra slots are locked and cannot be modified but solve multiple problems based on past work when adding in the drones and all of their subsystems - he now has a few "dummy" slots listed that are shared amongst all classes, but his were hidden) -FIXED one of Splicer's dialogues having a broken loop

Changes & Additions:

• Added a bunch of new environmental assets to the tilesets (Technically, they were already in the files but they were not 100% usable how they currently were - Hospital/medical themed)
• Added Canal-Side Clinic area (This area will be expanded further VERY soon --- It's in Central Canal Crossing)
• Added a new doctor/med item trader ^
• Updated several dialogues with unique NPCs with new lore (Especially related to locations)
• Updated lighting entities in a few areas (Removed some lights in a few spots and replaced them with shadows to give more of a "moody" feeling)
• Added some new unique NPC graphics (Sprites and faces)
• Updated map zones list for the world map current zone system
• Updated some shop lists
• Some other misc tweaks and adjustments

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Here's another quick update for the game. We're now well over 200 total updates and over 1000 changes and fixes since initial early access release! Check out the change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.96.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a bug that caused the skill points to not display for Steel at the status screen

Changes & Additions:

• Escape chance formula now accepts decimals (This means that your finesse stat now plays an even bigger role in escaping random encounters)
• Stamina now recovers slightly faster than before (You get roughly 6 per second back instead of only around 4 per second)
• Cleaned up some code related to escaping
• Heavily updated the world map image
• Cleaned up some general combat related code to be more efficient and have less overall processes to run
• A few other quick tweaks and adjustments

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update is already live. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Based on feedback, testing, more feedback, and more testing, here is a quick balance patch for the game. Basically, psionics are now a little more reliable. How they work is they cost a set amount of mettle, then a roll is made. If the roll succeeds, then their effects are applied - with certainty. The issue was that the fail chance for a few of them was high enough to be an issue and I thought I had reduced the fail chances a bit before, but apparently I did not or I did not lower them enough to be noticeable. Now, the maximum fail chance for any of them is 10%. This means that 1/10 times you use it, it will fail. This is done for balance and also to represent things happening in combat such as losing focus, combat stress, and so on. So, buffs now have a 5% fail chance (1/20 roll), healing still has the 10% chance, siphoning an enemy's mettle has a 10% instead of a 20% but costs 2 more mettle for balance, and the other attack powers have 10% instead of 15%. Psionics were never meant to be a part of the game, but I added them due to continued requests from the community, just please remember that I'm trying to balance them on top of a game that wasn't originally meant to have them, so I'm trying my best to make them fit in and feel fair. Also in this update, escaping is a little harder now. I realized I overcorrected the escape chance thing a bit and made escaping combats (the ambushes and random event combats mainly) extremely easy. Even with the change from the last update or the one before where I reduced the base chance a bit, it was still very high. Most cases, you'd succeed on the first attempt - almost every time. Now, that's no longer the case. It may take a few attempts to work. Instead of a 35% chance by default and an additional 15% per attempt failed, it is now 20% chance by default and a 10% additional chance per failed attempt. Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.95.0 Change Log:

Changes & Additions:

• Lowered the base chance for escaping combat by 10% (Further reduced from the last update based on extensive testing and feedback)
• Reduced the extra chance added for each escape attempt from 15% to 10%
• Reduced fail chance of all psionics by 5% (The attack/aggressive powers now have 10% instead of 15%, the buff powers have 5% instead of 10%, healing powers still have 10%, mind siphon is now at 10% instead of 20% but costs 2 more mettle)

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Here is the next update for the game. Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.94.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED some text spacing issues in the dog armor stat panels
• Removed a leftover testing event

Changes & Additions:

• Added 5 new randomized main character names for character creation
• Balanced Steel's pet ability when in the group (It now only gives mettle to him and the main character if he's in the group, otherwise it gives it to everyone in the apartment when he's just a pet and not a companion)
• Tab is now mapped (Just like P) to open the PDA as a hotkey
• Added ballistic dog armor (Community request)
• Added ballistic dog helmet (Community request)
• Updated dog gear shop listings
• Added fancy shampoo valuable item
• Added peace keychain valuable item
• Changed gold ring and gold chain misc items to steel ring and steel chain
• Added new versions of the gold ring and gold chain as valuable items (They are significantly more expensive now)
• Updated randomized container loot drop lists
• Rebalanced the prices of some of the valuable items (Some went up, some went down)
• Moved the area transition from Warehouse Alley into Crescent Strip down by 1 tile to make it easier to see (So it's not blocked by the HUD)
• Added new item icon art
• A few other various tweaks

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Here's a quick hotfix for a bug someone reported tonight! Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.93.1 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED an endless loop (with no breaks whatsoever) realted to the "Relief Recovery" side quest in the Smugglers' Bend Condemned Apartments Basement area

Changes & Additions:

• Optimized some event triggers in the Smugglers' Bend Condemned Apartments Basement area

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Hey everyone! So, for our first update of the new year, I wanted to include the last main request from the community since I first started working on the game - a dog companion. For awhile, you could get Steel (my dog in real life) as a pet to keep in your apartment in the game, but he couldn't come with you on your adventures in the Slade City Sprawl. Well, now that's no longer the case! "Why now?" Some may ask. Well, Steel had to get a surgery on Monday and he did come out of it okay and is recovering, but there were some complications and it was really stressful and I was so worried about him that I was sick. He's my best friend and I was terrified of losing him. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/d75b4df9c11632e969f14b1e8e6d945e3118a58a.png Steel being Steel {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/06aa41c494dd45e7e9ac3b08de7e63ecf6b77db6.png Steel being even Steelier With that said, now we can all have him around whenever we want to. Just add him as a follower! You can even get him some equipment! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/5f2606b74b24baa9589bf7091be39fc403fea092.png Option to add Steel as a follower {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/a6e36e3bd1bc472f7cf3cbe9ebba74ad19a7a635.png Steel in the group {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39690716/4828bf7739c9b50077b15901fb910b10e6b64da5.png Dog gear Beyond that, I have done some other various changes based on feedback! Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.93.0 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED a typo in a skill
• FIXED a variable not properly resetting after combat

Changes & Additions:

• Added a new steam achievement
• Slightly reduced base escape chance (5% for now, may tweak more later - this change comes based on feedback and my own testing)
• Added a new dialogue/roleplay option for getting Drako as a companion (Someone pointed out that he could be basically impossible to get if you don't do a fairly specific build for your character, so that's now addressed)
• You can now trade items to Akio (Hounder Technician in the ground floor of The Clouds)
• You can now trade items to Zander (Hounder Armorer in the second floor storage room of The Clouds)
• Added a loading symbol that appears in the bottom right of the screen during area transition loading and when autosaving
• Updated some dialogue with a few unique NPCs and important characters
• Added new item icon art
• Added Canine companion class
• Added Steel as a companion (Yes, you can now take Steel with you on your adventures instead of leaving him in the apartment all the time - he can level up to level 20 and can learn skills to make him more effective)
• Added Trait: Dedicated (Steel --- +1% Mettle Regen, +1% Action Point Regen)
• Added Dog Gear equipment type
• Added dog collar head gear
• Added dog bandana head gear
• Added rusty dog helmet head gear
• Added metal dog helmet head gear
• Added spiked dog helmet head gear
• Added dog harness body gear
• Added rusty dog armor body gear
• Added metal dog armor body gear
• Added spiked dog armor body gear
• Added a new unique shop/trader with canine gear (Check out The Bazaar)
• Added Canine companion battle shouts
• Added Steel companion chatter list (9 of them)
• Added Canine class prohibited items list (No, you can't make my dog smoke a joint, eat chocolate, or drink booze)
• Enemy dogs (attack dogs, wild dogs, guard dogs) and enemy rats (gutter rats) now can use the Shake It Off skill rarely in combat
• Darkened the very outer perimeter of the interface to give it more of a 3D appearance
• Optimized some ongoing processes that are keeping track of variables and other such things in the background while playing
• A few other minor tweaks and changes

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː

Chaos Chain

Attention, freelancers! Hey everyone! I hope you all had a Merry Christmas for those of you that celebrate it and you're all warm, safe, and doing well! I have a small patch here that some eagle-eyed players found while playing, so here's a quick patch. I've also gone ahead at community request to write a guide on all the status effects in the game. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3634795652 Check out the full change log below! *Please note that these changes are not in any particular order.*

BETA Update 1.92.1 Change Log:

Bug Fixes:

• FIXED Jackpot world modifier not applying the skill/status for the +10% target rate properly
• FIXED Isolation strain status effect not giving +5% target rate as intended

Please let me know of any bugs or issues you encounter so I can fix them. This update will be available for download shortly. A friendly reminder: if you're enjoying the game so far or have ideas you'd like to share, please consider leaving a review for the game. This not only helps with much needed visibility, but also gives me important feedback for the game to help it become a better final product. Also, if you have questions, concerns, or requests, please visit the official Chaos Chain Steam Forums or join the official Discord Channel! Official Links:

• Corrosive Studios Steam Store Page
• Chaos Chain Steam Discussion Forums
• Corrosive Studios Discord Server
• Official Patreon Page

That's all for now, enjoy! Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity. -Cryptic ːCStudiosː