DEBRISVERSE news & patch notes

Thank you for your feedback during the playtest! We received many reports regarding the game lagging in the late game. In response, we have implemented massive performance optimizations for the full release.

Please note: These adjustments are NOT "nerfs" to improve performance. We did not lower your firepower or earning efficiency. By streamlining internal calculations and rendering, the game now runs smoothly even on standard laptops.

Here are the main adjustments made to the tools:

1. Arm: Optimized Visibility & "Pull" Effect

• Adjustment: We reduced the visual frequency of overlapping shockwave effects when your attack speed increases.

• Result: The actual attack speed and "black hole pull" effect still occur at ultra-high speeds based on your stats, but the screen is now much easier on the eyes and runs significantly lighter.

2. Shotgun: Smarter Calculations

• Adjustment: We removed the collision calculations for massive amounts of bullets. Instead, damage is instantly distributed to enemies over a wide area the moment you fire.

• Result: Hit counts and total damage (earnings) remain exactly the same, but with a clean, lag-free experience.

3. Laser: Reduced Load from Continuous Fire

• Adjustment: Hit detection and effect generation during high-speed laser irradiation are now processed in batches internally.

• Result: The speed at which you melt enemies (DPS) and your earnings haven't dropped at all, and the stuttering during continuous fire has been completely eliminated.

4. Tesla: Optimized Wide-Area Targeting

• Adjustment: We vastly reduced unnecessary calculations by optimizing the wide-area targeting process when massive amounts of lightning strike.

• Result: Breaking the limits of your attack speed and lightning count will no longer bottleneck your PC. Enjoy smooth, screen-wide lightning strikes!

5. Missile: Cleaner Trajectories & Better Visibility

• Adjustment: Missiles now fly in from off-screen in simple trajectories and won't linger on screen if they miss. The "Cluster" split effect has been changed to consecutive carpet bombing at the impact site.

• Result: Screen clutter and rendering loads are gone, leaving a more visually striking and satisfying explosion.

6. Attack Drone: Complete Restoration of Visual Effects

• Adjustment: In a previous patch, we temporarily simplified the Drone's visual effects to maintain performance. Thanks to our overall system optimization, we have resolved the load issues entirely.

• Result: The original, flashy, and exhilarating attack effects have been completely restored without sacrificing performance.

Summary

Thanks to the processing power saved by these optimizations, we have significantly increased the on-screen limit for "Coin" and "Damage Number" pop-ups in the full version.

The release is finally tomorrow! Please enjoy the smoother, more exhilarating destruction and inflation experience in the full version!

Thank you very much for playing the playtest (demo) and sending us so much feedback via the questionnaire and discussion boards. We are gratefully reviewing all the feedback and bug reports we receive.

Below is a summary of the main issues reported via the Google Form and our plans for addressing them. Please note that we are replying individually to the feedback posted on the discussion boards.

■ Bugs Currently Under Investigation / Being Fixed

• Performance drops, stuttering, and crashes.

• Bug where the SE (Sound Effect) volume setting does not function correctly.

• Bug where the aiming cursor goes outside the screen boundaries.

• Bug regarding reaching certain endings: Currently, reaching specific endings is an unintended bug. We sincerely apologize for this. We hope you can enjoy this as a limited "feature" during the playtest period (until June 30).

■ Features & UI Improvements Under Consideration

• Adding settings to lower graphics quality or simplify bullet visuals (to prevent performance drops and motion sickness).

• Remembering the selected sector, and implementing a sector selection feature during consecutive shifts.

• Adding Japanese localization for certain English UI messages.

■ Regarding Current Specifications and Design (Responses)

• Text display of Fragments: As this is related to the story progression, we cannot provide details, but the text display specifications will change as you progress through the full version of the game. We hope you look forward to the full release.

• Shortcut key for "Return": To prevent unintended returns due to misclicks, the game is designed to show a confirmation screen when the ESC key is pressed. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding.

■ Items Currently Under Detailed Investigation

• Regarding the reacquisition of the Orbital Beam in the 2nd playthrough.

We will continue to investigate and make adjustments to ensure a more comfortable playing experience for the full release. We look forward to receiving more bug reports and feedback. Thank you for your continued support!

Sci-fi incremental meta-game DEBRISVERSE will launch on Steam on July 29, 2026. The game will be available for US$3.99, with a 10% launch discount for a limited time.

Paying Off Your Debt Isn't the End. Uncover the Truth Beyond the First Ending

DEBRISVERSE begins as a sci-fi incremental game where players work for the space development corporation B.R.I.S., destroying space debris to repay a massive $100 million debt. By continuing their daily work, players can eventually repay the debt and reach the first ending. However, this is only the beginning. What awaits even the company's most loyal employees is not freedom, but a vast conspiracy hidden behind the corporation. As players begin operating outside the company's official procedures, a new layer of the game unfolds, leading them toward the truth behind the world they inhabit.

Mysteries Hidden In and Beyond the Game. Piece Together the Truth from Scattered Records

Reaching the truth requires more than simply progressing through the game. The key lies in actions beyond normal work procedures—following unexpected UI glitches to access hidden terminals, and interacting directly with the system through keyboard commands. These unconventional actions reshape the story, leading to seven distinct endings. Records hidden both inside and outside the game serve not only as gameplay clues, but also as fragments of this world's history. By piecing together these scattered records, players gradually uncover the corporation's hidden truth and the path to the True Ending.

Note: DEBRISVERSE includes visual effects and puzzles that make use of the Windows environment. On non-Windows platforms such as Steam Deck, some effects and puzzles may not function as intended.

The public playtest, which includes the first ending, will remain available until the end of June. Unlike the standard demo currently available on Steam, the playtest allows players to experience the game through its first ending before launch.

The following fixes and adjustments have been made in this update:

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• Added the "Emergency Alert Button": A button that summons (or might summon) the B.R.I.S. mothership. *Please note: This button will not function without a true emergency and proper authorization.

• Enhanced Visual Effects: Added special presentation effects for the first playthrough on the Fragment screen.

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• Fixed specific behavioral issues under certain conditions.

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• Optimized Save Processing: Removed unnecessary folders (this will not affect your gameplay progress).

The following minor fixes and adjustments have been applied in this update:

Patch Notes

• Fixed an issue where the coin sound effect continued to play after the result screen was displayed.

• Adjusted game behavior under specific conditions.

Today, we have released a major update to the demo version in preparation for Steam Next Fest. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that a playtest allowing gameplay up to the completion of the first playthrough, as well as a campaign for streamers, are currently underway.

1. Demo Major Update Details

In anticipation of Steam Next Fest, the following new features and improvements have been implemented:

• "0-Second" Special Ending: A unique ending that can be reached instantly under specific conditions has been added.

• New Major Boss "Mega Debris": A boss tied closely to the truth behind the story has been implemented (*Available for a limited time until the end of Steam Next Fest).

• Latest Trailer Released: A new trailer depicting a dystopian world where the system is gradually being corrupted has been released.

2. Playtest Up to "First Playthrough Completion" Now Live

Going beyond the scope of the demo, we are hosting a playtest where you can experience the core of the game: paying off your $100 million debt (completing the first playthrough).

• Target: Anyone can participate by requesting access to the Playtest directly from the Steam store page.

• Content: Experience a glimpse of the fate that awaits an "exemplary employee" who manages to fully clear their debt.

3. Streamer Campaign Ongoing

We are currently running a campaign for streamers who are interested in broadcasting or creating video content for the game. For details and applications, please check the special campaign page below:

• Campaign Page URL:

https://relier.work/en/debrisverse/campaign/

Thank you for your continued support of DEBRISVERSE.

We are pleased to announce that the public Playtest for our upcoming title, DEBRISVERSE, is now available on our Steam store page. Please click "Request Access" under the "Join the DEBRISVERSE Playtest" section to participate. Concurrently, we are launching a campaign offering a free Steam key for the full version to eligible creators who stream or post video content of the game.

Campaign Overview This campaign aims to share the appeal of DEBRISVERSE with a broader audience. The currently available Playtest version features special content that allows players to reach the ending of the first playthrough—an area inaccessible in the standard demo. As one playthrough takes approximately one hour, it is highly suitable for casual streams with your viewers or short introductory videos.

Campaign Details & Rewards

• Public Release of the DEBRISVERSE Playtest (No Application Required) Playable up to the first playthrough ending, which is not available in the standard demo. Anyone with a Steam account can join immediately directly from the store page.

• Early Provision of Full Version Steam Keys (For Streamers/Creators) Creators who stream or upload videos using the Playtest version and report their content via our dedicated form will receive a free Steam key for the full game. This key will allow you to play the full version before the official release date.

Schedule

• Playtest Period: May 15, 2026 – June 30, 2026

• Full Version Key Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

• Full Version Key Distribution: Starting approximately two weeks prior to the official release date.

For detailed participation procedures and campaign guidelines, please visit our special campaign page below:

https://relier.work/en/debrisverse/campaign/

An update for the demo version has been released. The main changes are as follows:

• Tool effect adjustments: Adjusted tool effects to optimize overall game balance.

• Progression flow improvements: Added a button to instantly start the "Next Shift" directly from the results screen. This feature is available as a reward for repaying the $1,000 debt.

• Overall UI adjustments: Improved visibility and operability across various screens.

• Other fixes: Minor bug fixes and general QoL (Quality of Life) improvements.

Improvements & UI Changes

• Level-Up Screen Display Update

  • Status increase values have been updated to a comparative format (e.g., "100% → 110%") to clearly show the change between current and upgraded values.

• Pause Menu Update

  • Added a section to the pause menu that displays a list of current status enhancement values.

Game Balance

• General Balance Adjustments

  • Optimized overall game balance based on the analysis of gameplay data.

Bug Fixes

• Visuals/Rendering

  • Fixed an issue where the HP bars of debris remained on the screen after being destroyed.

• Localization

  • Fixed a bug where the fragment acquisition notification dialog would remain in Japanese regardless of the language setting.

We have updated the demo. This update includes unlocking new features, expanding the playable scope, and making various improvements. The details are as follows.

■ Newly Unlocked Features

• Drones

• Fragments

■ Playable Scope

• Player Rank: Up to 40

• Debt Repayment: Up to $5,000,000

  Depending on your progress with debt repayment perks, you can also experience "Medium Debris Destruction."

■ Other Major Fixes and Adjustments

• Added dialogue for Bliss in the early stages.

• Moved the dialogue during debt repayment to the repayment screen.

• Added the ability to travel to Medium-Density and High-Density Space Areas.

• Adjusted tool balance.

• Improved UI/UX and QoL (Quality of Life).

■ Future Roadmap (May - June)

The next major demo update, which will include the unlocking of new elements, is scheduled to coincide with the "Steam Next Fest" in June. In preparation for the Next Fest, we will continue to release updates throughout May, including balance adjustments and UI/UX improvements, to ensure a more comfortable gameplay experience.

■ Request for Feedback and Wishlist Registration

The development team is continuously making adjustments for a better gameplay experience based on player feedback. If you have any feedback or requests, please feel free to share them in the Community Hub.

If you are looking forward to the continuation of the journey toward freedom, please consider adding the game to your Steam Wishlist.

The following updates have been applied:

■ Visual Effects (VFX)

• Space Travel Effects: Added new visual effects during space transit to enhance immersion.

• Shotgun Effects: Improved firing and impact visual effects for the shotgun.

■ UI/UX Fixes and Improvements

• Implemented minor adjustments and fixes to improve the overall user interface and experience.

■ Bug Fixes

• Save System Fix: Resolved an issue where the cumulative repayment amount was not being saved correctly.

Thank you for playing the DEBRISVERSE demo! Based on the feedback we’ve received from our community, we have released a Quality of Life (QoL) update to make your early-game experience smoother and more intuitive.

Here are the key changes in this update:

🛠 User Settings & Convenience

• Language Sync: The game now automatically detects and applies your Steam client’s language setting on the first launch.

• Fullscreen by Default: The game will now start in fullscreen mode upon its initial launch.

• Instant Settings Save: Any changes made in the Options menu are now saved immediately.

📊 Gameplay & UI Improvements

• Detailed Result Screen: Added "Temporary Bonus" and "Interest Rate" displays to the result screen for better financial transparency.

• Autosave Feature: An autosave system has been implemented to protect your progress during gameplay.

• Updated Load Screen: You can now choose between "Autosave" and "Manual Save" data when loading your game.

We will continue to provide updates to improve the game. If you have any feedback, bug reports, or suggestions, please feel free to share them in the Community Hub!

Thank you for your continued support of DEBRISVERSE!

A hotfix has been applied to the demo version to address reported issues and improve accessibility. Details are as follows:

■ Fixes and Changes

• Fixed Upgrade Screen Bug

  • Resolved an issue where upgrade buttons for other tools remained clickable even when the player had insufficient funds after a purchase.

• Default Language Setting

  • The default in-game language has been changed to English upon first startup.

■ Upcoming Updates

We are currently prioritizing the following features:

• Steam Language Integration: Automatic language detection based on the user's Steam client settings.

• Window Size Optimization: Improved scaling and resolution support for various display environments.

■ Developer's Note

Thank you for playing our demo. We sincerely appreciate those who provided valuable feedback and bug reports. Development continues as we strive to improve the quality of the full release.

■ Demo Contents

■ Feedback

- Google Form: https://forms.gle/xrRGeQikq5KNsJWe6

- Steam Discussions: https://steamcommunity.com/app/4433730/discussions/0/803468365964249549/

■ Wishlist Now