DEFRAG news & patch notes

DEFRAG will be available at a 30% discount from April 11 to April 25!

Thank you for your interest.

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Hello, this is Rootkit_ from DEFRAG.

We are finally able to officially support macOS.

In this update, we also made optimizations related to resource drops and pickups.

We expect this to provide a more comfortable and smoother gameplay experience than before.

Below are the details for this update and our upcoming plans.

Hello, this is Rootkit from DEFRAG.

With this update, it looks like we’ve resolved most major inconveniences and bugs. Thank you always for your reports and feedback.

Below are the update details.

Hello. I'm Rootkit_ from DEFRAG.

We have finally officially added controller support. We’ve also confirmed that it works properly on Steam Deck.

Since launch, we’ve been able to get here by applying the feedback you’ve sent us, one by one. Reaching the point where all the core features we originally aimed for are now in place is a pretty overwhelming moment for me as well.

Below is a summary of the major updates that have been added so far.

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Hello. This is Rootkit, developer of DEFRAG.

Many of the quality-of-life improvements and major bug fixes that players have been requesting have now been implemented.

Details of this update are listed below.

UI/UX Improvements

• Added zoom in/out functionality using the mouse wheel, allowing you to view the overall layout more easily.

• Improved the Sector Mode result screen so that resource icons are displayed in colors matching their resource types.

• Expanded the interaction areas of the Overclock / Dummy Target mode entry buttons to improve usability.

• During the tutorial, the screen now automatically scrolls to clearly show the area being explained.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the character moved abnormally when playing Benchmark Mode in windowed mode.

• Improved the movement behavior when being pushed by Breakpoints in Benchmark Mode to appear more natural.

• Fixed an issue where Data Mining–related values were not reset when initializing data.

• Fixed an issue where Extra Rewards were not applied when dying from lasers in Benchmark Mode.

• Fixed an issue where the accumulated resource values in the top-left corner changed upon death/clear in Sector Mode.

• Fixed an issue where pressing the top reset button twice consecutively caused only the grid background to appear.

We are currently working toward controller and Steam Deck support.

Your continued feedback is a huge help in improving DEFRAG.

If you are enjoying the game, leaving a review would mean a lot to us.

It is the best way for players to support the game!

Thank you.

Hello, this is Rootkit_, the developer of DEFRAG.

With this update, DEFRAG now officially supports the Russian language!

Thank you to Anton00500 and Kent_City for helping with translation and testing.

If you find any issues we may have missed, please let us know.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping improve DEFRAG.

Thank you for your continued support!

Hello, this is Rootkit_, the developer of DEFRAG.

Several bugs and issues occurred after the previous update, so an emergency fix has been released. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience during gameplay.

Below are the items that have been fixed:

• Resource drops were not functioning correctly.

  • This was caused by the resource optimization introduced in the previous update.

• The appearance order of newly added nodes was incorrect.

  • All nodes have been adjusted to appear at the proper timing.

An update containing these fixes is now live.

We will continue monitoring the game to ensure no additional issues occur.

Thanks to your reports and support, we were able to identify and resolve these issues quickly.

Thank you.

Hello, this is Rootkit_, the developer of DEFRAG.

This update includes several improvements, balance adjustments, and optimizations.

Below are the full details of this update!

Improvements & Fixes

• Fixed an issue where weapon stats in the stat UI showed only node-increased values instead of including the base stat.

• Fixed incorrect percentage values displayed in certain modules.

• Fixed overlapping display between modules and buttons in the Benchmark result screen.

• Fixed an issue where incorrect modules were granted as Benchmark rewards.

• Fixed incorrect unit formatting in certain regions.

Optimization

Comment: This is not the final stage yet, but noticeable performance improvements have been applied. We will continue optimizing frame stability and resource handling.

Hello, this is Rootkit_, developer of DEFRAG.

After two large-scale updates, this patch is a light minor update focusing on improvements that could be applied immediately.

Below are the improvement items and balance adjustments included in this update.

1. STATS Window Added

• A new STATS window has been added, allowing you to view your character’s main stats.

• You can access it by clicking the STATS button located at the bottom-left of the NODE screen.

2. Module Inventory Improvement

• When the inventory was full, the bottom module descriptions were sometimes cut off.

• To address this, the bottom spacing of the module inventory has been increased.

3. Explosion Attack Balance Adjustment

• Many players reported that explosion-type attacks were weaker compared to other weapons.

• To improve this, explosion attacks now receive 2.5× more benefit from Attack Speed than before.

Your feedback is invaluable in helping DEFRAG improve in the right direction. Thank you always!

Hello, this is Rootkit_, developer of DEFRAG.

We have received a large amount of feedback through Community Discussions, Discord, and Steam comments.

We fully understand and agree with most of the issues you’ve reported, and we are working to resolve these inconveniences as quickly as possible.

In this update, we prioritized improvements that could be applied immediately.

Below are the items addressed in today’s update.

1. Module Preset Feature

• The module preset feature has been added.

• You can equip desired modules to each preset page.

• Use the number buttons on the left side of the module window to activate presets.

• Switching pages instantly changes your module setup.

2. Additional Module Sorting Option

• A new sorting option, “Default (Name Order),” has been added.

• This makes it easier to identify modules of the same type.

3. W,A,S,D Movement Support (Improved Keyboard Control)

• Supports character movement only.

• Cannot be used simultaneously with mouse control.

• The character moves based on the last input direction.

4. Photosensitivity Protection Option

• Added an option to reduce the intensity of strong visual effects such as bullets, explosions, and electricity.

• You can adjust this in the Options menu under EFFECT CLARITY.

• Available in High / Medium / Low, with Low being the most transparent.

5. Other Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Bed Sector contamination was incorrectly applied in certain areas.

Your feedback and support are what make DEFRAG a better game.

Thank you for taking the time to read this update!

Hello, this is Rootkit_, the developer of DEFRAG.

On the first day of release, I thankfully received various bug reports and requests for usability improvements.

I want you to enjoy the game with as little disruption as possible,

so I am doing my best to respond as quickly as I can!

Below are the fixes applied today.

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• Fixed an issue where enabling the HDR option caused the game to crash and fail to launch. (This was related to DX12, and adding DX11 support resolved the issue.)

• The game contains many flashing elements, but there was no photosensitivity warning! A warning message has now been added and will appear when the game starts.

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• Fixed an issue where equipping the Repeater module caused the orbiting sphere to push Benchmark walls, preventing proper gameplay.

• Fixed an issue where unequipping multiple ADD Weapons did not properly unequip weapons that were currently active.

• Updated the description of the \ achievement to clearly explain its requirements.

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• Fixed an issue where the Data Mining sound effect played even when the SFX option was disabled.

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• Improved UX so that in the Node Scene, the options menu can now be opened not only with ESC but also with the \ button in the lower-left corner.

• Fixed an issue where, in certain languages (Korean and Simplified Chinese), the \ / \ status text in the weapon equipment screen was difficult to distinguish.

Your feedback and support are what help DEFRAG grow into a better game.

Thank you for reading!

Hello, this is Rootkit.

DEFRAG has finally been officially released on Steam!

We were able to reach this point thanks to everyone who showed interest in the game and patiently waited for its release.

Your feedback on the pre-release demo (now removed) was also incredibly helpful.

Thank you very much.

However, the release is not the end. We will continue working toward our next goals immediately.

Next Goals

The main updates currently in preparation are as follows:

Hello, this is Rootkit_, the developer of DEFRAG.

Since the demo release, we’ve improved and refined many parts of the game based on your feedback and play data.

Most of all, thank you so much to everyone who played the demo and added it to your wishlist. Your support and feedback truly drive the development forward.

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Most of the fixes mentioned in the previous post have now been applied.

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• Fixed an issue where overlapping sounds caused excessive amplification

• Clarified “\” bonus drop text for enhanced monsters

• Fixed rewards not being granted after defeating the final firewall in Benchmark Mode

• Corrected missing or incorrect text in certain UI elements

• Fixed an issue where certain SFX ignored volume settings

• Pressing ESC in the node scene now correctly opens the menu UI

• Added low-frequency sound feedback when collecting resources to enhance the reward feel

• Improved Ransom’s attack so the line now disconnects when distance increases

• Added UI showing collected resources in cleared stages

• Rebalanced Benchmark Mode to improve its risk-reward structure

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• Developing a new tutorial UI to provide clearer guidance for each mode and system

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These updates have been applied not only to the full version but also to the demo build.

Next, we’ll complete the tutorial and focus on expanding the content for the full release.

Thank you for reading. Your feedback continues to make DEFRAG a better game.

We’re actively gathering feedback on Discord. Join the discussion and help us make DEFRAG even better.

Hello, this is Rootkit_, developer of DEFRAG.

Since the demo release, I’ve gathered data and community feedback to share the progress and improvements.

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> Total Downloads: 620

> Unique Players: 115

> Median Playtime: 48 minutes

> Wishlists Since Release: +79

The 48-minute median playtime was a pleasant surprise — I initially expected around 30 minutes at most.

It means players stayed longer because they enjoyed it, and that’s a huge motivation. Thank you. :)

Wishlists have also increased significantly compared to before.

The total number is still small, but the trend itself is quite encouraging.

Especially, the wishlist conversion rate compared to demo players is very high — around 80%!

Not every wishlist may come from demo players, but I believe most of them did. :)

All feedback has been reviewed carefully, and here’s the current progress.

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• Fixed an issue where overlapping sounds caused excessive amplification.

• Enhanced monster descriptions now clearly show “2x” for bonus drops.

• Fixed the issue where rewards were not granted after defeating the final firewall in Benchmark Mode.

• Corrected untranslated or incorrect text in specific UIs.

• Fixed an issue where certain SFX ignored volume control settings.

• Pressing ESC in the node scene now opens the MENU UI.

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• Adding a low-frequency sound effect when collecting resources to enhance the sense of reward.

• Adjusting Ransom’s attack — the line will now disconnect when distance increases.

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Feedback: “Benchmark mode feels repetitive after a while.”

• Adding a “dodge” mechanic to make the mode more active and dynamic.

• Rewards now drop as “item boxes” that players can collect directly.

• The new risk-and-reward balance should make the mode much more engaging.

• What do you think?

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Feedback: “A tutorial explaining each mode and gameplay would be helpful.”

• A tutorial UI will now appear when unlocking new features.

• Does this feel intuitive enough?

• I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Feedback: “I want to see how much data I collected in cleared stages.”

• Added UI to show collected resources on cleared stages.

• One concern is that the UI might obscure enemies.

• Still, it feels worth adding — don’t you think?

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These updates will also be applied to the demo version, not just the full release.

Thank you for reading — your feedback is what makes DEFRAG better.

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Thank you for playing the DEFRAG demo and supporting us.

We hope this build shows the game’s core system and style.

We welcome all feedback — ideas, thoughts, and bug reports.

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