- Cosmic Carnage Update 1.2.3 - Boss unlock fixes, All astronauts can now reroll - 24 March 2026
PatchNEW:All Astronauts can now reroll (1 reroll per level)Blaze now starts with 2 rerolls (+1 ability upgrade)Adjustments:Endless mode improved optimisationRerolls now do not show the same upgrades again (in the next regeneration only)Bugs:New boss levels were not auto unlocking if CL21 already completed3+ small bug fixesYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 1.2.2 - Carnage Boss 1-5 Added - 22 March 2026
Update 1.2.2NEW:Added 5 NEW Carnage Boss Levels - 1v1 bossesAdded 5 NEW achievements - 1 per bossAdjustments:Endless mode improved optimisation some moreBugs:CL22 Unlock card was not showing as unlocked in Unlocks screenLeaderboard bug fix where in some cases hard score was also over writing normal score9+ small bug fixesYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 1.2.1 - 7 March 2026
PatchAdjustments:Bullet range value corrected in pause menu and end game menuEndless mode improved optimisationBugs:Auto switching songs sometimes takes too longEXP orbs stop magnetising after ~3 runsCL22 Endless mode had no enemy cap causing frame dropsYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 1.2 - Carnage Level 22 Endless Mode Added - 5 March 2026
Update 1.2NEW:Added Carnage Level 22 - Endless ModeAdded new leaderboard for Carnage Level 22 - Endless ModeAdjustments:Bullet range value in build selection correctedBugs:Shredder size increase upgrade not workingSome bosses not showing health barsAuto fire/aim toggle text displaying over pause menu8+ smaller bug fixesYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Azul Rocket Buffs + Evolet Swarm Tweaks + EXP Orb Fix - 23 February 2026
Minor PatchAdjustments:Buffed Azul rockets base and upgrade slightlyEvolet swarm units reduced cool down timeEvolet swarm units reduced durationBugs:EXP orbs not being drawn in by the player (after a few runs)10+ smaller bug fixesYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- New Leaderboards Fix - 22 February 2026
Minor PatchBug Fixes:small fix correcting an issue with the new leaderboards1+ other error fixes You can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 1 - New Heat Bars, Difficulty Modes - 21 February 2026
Update 1NEW:Added heat bars for the following weapons: ShredderWaveLaserSingularityGrenadeCyber BladeElectric LaserBullet DefenseAll 4 tiers of Bullet HellAdded popup for toggling auto aim & auto fire on/offDifficulty selection addedEasy = less enemies spawn, enemies have reduced HPRegular = current game as isHard = more enemies spawn, enemy health scales up per roundNew leaderboards added for each difficultyAdjustments:Increased level up pushback by 50%Sniper boss bullet colour changed to purple (to not clash with blaster (red) enemy explosions)Electric Laser buffedbase range increasedbase number of targets increasedtier 4 can splitEXP orbs merging changesmerging reduced to happen less oftenmerging will generally be closer to the playerBug Fixes:Cannot use RS without first using LS (controller)Movement with keyboard arrow keys fixedBullet Defense shooting then pausing behaviour fixed5+…
- Cosmic Carnage Update 0.9 - 11 February 2026
PatchAdjustments:Verdell shield damage increased (250 > 1000)Apollo pulse damage increase (250 > 1000)Apollo pulse damage radius increase (+20% wider)Evolet swarm unit damage increase (50 > 250)Evolet swarm unit bullet speed increase (both tiers) (+20% faster)Azul rocket barrage lasts longer (both tiers) (+30%)Bug Fixes:Leaderboard tooltip for Reap & Burst were swapped2+ other error fixes You can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 0.8 - 10 February 2026
PatchAdjustments:Skip cutscene toggle now skips both start and end cutscenesBetter optimisations for piercing tree (stopping FPS drops)Damaging Thruster now does more damage (150 > 500)Increased bullet size for boss bullets for better visibility (hit box remains the same)Updated boss bullets colours (shooter boss: orange, sniper boss: red)Bug Fixes:Longevity Turret (increases max heat) mod was not reflected on heat bar in gameSometimes the wrong astronaut was showing in the end cut sceneCapsule emitter sound persisting when pressing Play Again You can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 0.7 - 9 February 2026
PatchAdjustments:Reset health damage upgrade back to original stat (12% back to 20%)Reset big crit bullets upgrade back to original stat (50% to 100%)Controller movement (LS) is now 100% free flowOn levels with no boss rewards (19, 20, 21) 1 capsule will spawn automatically to obtain astronaut ability upgradeLaser rotation smoothing increasedReduced Decimate timerBugs:Orbs merging is now centralisedSettings Menu > Analytics option skipped with controller/keyboard navigationLaser (rarely) not following mouse cursorBuild menu > orbs number overspilling fixGetting tier 4 of an upgrade via reward panel was not counting towards maxed upgrades6+ other minor error fixesYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 0.6 - 6 February 2026
PatchAdjustments:added further description for reverse upgrade tree cool down effectsBug fixes:pause screen missing button/keys iconswhen exp orbs merge into larger orb, can cause FPS dropcontroller vibration getting stuck11+ runtime error bug fixesYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 0.5 - 5 February 2026
PatchAdjustments:reduced difficulty of carnage level one a bit morecapped max health 8health damage upgrade reduced to 12%big crit bullets reduced to 50%Bugs:Overdrive Achievement not showing correct icons in unlock menusmall optimisationsother smaller bug fixesComing soon:Hardcore ModeYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 0.2 - 2 February 2026
Minor patchAdded:can now move with arrows keybinded key F to use astronaut ability (RMB still works also)Adjustments:reduced difficulty of level 1 slightlyelectric laser now has cooldown informationBugs:analytics option getting reset after confirmingother small bug fixesYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- Cosmic Carnage Update 0.1 - 31 January 2026
Very quick patchAdded auto fire as requested by playersToggle auto fire on/off using C (keyboard) or LT (Left Trigger LT gamepad)Fixed in-game settings menu being cut off on certain resolutionsSome minor performance optimisationsOther very minor bug fixesYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.
- 🚀 Cosmic Carnage is OUT NOW! - 30 January 2026
Hello brave astronauts,The cosmos is calling, and your mission starts now! Cosmic Carnage is officially live.After a ton of work, the full version is finally live. If you wishlisted, shared clips, tested builds, or left feedback—thank you. It genuinely helped get the game over the line.Cosmic Carnage is a twin-stick roguelite set in space, built around fast movement, smart upgrade choices, and runs that spiral into ridiculous overpowered builds.What’s in the full release:3.68 quintillion possible builds10 astronauts10 ships15 ship modifications21 levels100+ upgradesBoss fightsLeaderboardsAchievementsYou can provide feedback in the pinned thread within the steam discussions. Or you can join the discord.I can't wait to see you in the game and appreciate all your support. One last note, if you enjoy the game please share it with your favourite content creators.- Lionsword
- 🚀 Playtest is LIVE! Your Mission: Secure the Sector - 20 November 2025
Hello brave astronauts,The cosmos is calling, and your mission starts now! The Cosmic Carnage Steam Playtest is officially live. 🚀The galaxy is vast and fraught with danger, and we need your expertise to clear out the final bugs, balance the weaponry, and ensure smooth hyperspace travel before our official launch. This is your exclusive chance to get an early look at a late-stage build of the entire game!Strap in, fire up your engines, and report for duty.📋 Mission Briefing (Playtest Details)Start Date: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025Initial Duration: 1 WeekPotential Extension: The playtest may be extended for an additional week (total of 2 weeks), depending on the feedback and anomalies we uncover. We will transmit updates via Steam News posts if an extension is required.🎮 What We Are TestingThis is a comprehensive test of the game's full content. We're looking for feedback on:Game b…
- 📢 Cosmic Carnage Playtest: Report for Duty, Astronauts! - 17 November 2025
Hello brave astronauts, We are excited to announce a new Steam Playtest for Cosmic Carnage is just around the corner! The cosmos is a dangerous place, and we need your help to clear out the final bugs, balance the weaponry, and ensure smooth hyperspace travel before our official launch.This is your chance to get an early look at a late stage build of the game and help us identify those last minute anomalies.📋 Playtest DetailsStart Date: Wednesday November 19th 2025 Initial Duration: 1 Week Potential Extension: The playtest may be extended for an additional week (total of 2 weeks) depending on testing needs, the amount of feedback we receive, and the types of bugs we uncover. We will keep you updated via Steam News posts if an extension is required.🎮 What We Are TestingThis is a comprehensive playtest of the game's full content. We're looking for feedback on:Game breaking bugs: Issues…
- Cosmic Carnage Demo Update 10 - 24 December 2023
Added - using controller: added the ability to press b shortcut from pause menu to go back to game - added steam language properties/settings for Russian and Simplified Chinese - added Chinese and Russian language support in main settings menu Fixed - fixed after unlocking character/ship and selecting the item sometimes doesn't show the selected text - fixed in 720p (& SteamDeck) tutorial text overlapping / not in correct location - fixed explosive stun upgrade causing meteor shield to explode enemies and in turn causing damage to the player - fixed bold font unreadable in simplified Chinese - fixed when pressing build selection button in end game panel, music does not change to menu music - fixed radio overlapping with tutorial - fixed orbs in end game panel is in the wrong location for different languages - fixed stats page sometimes had no sound effect Changed - reduced base meteor r…
- Cosmic Carnage Demo Update 9 - 8 December 2023
Added - added controller support for map selection screen and new buttons in end game panel - added unlock carnage level achievements - created new BGs to match carnage levels - created map screen to select carnage levels - added the ability to set the language before launching in the games steam properties (settings) Fixed - fixed leaderboard entry sometimes not saving your build along with your score - fixed leaderboard sometimes not showing your own record when pressing personal - fixed settings dropdowns not scrolling correctly with controller - fixed leaderboard is replacing saved score when pressing global button - fixed build selection text issue - "range: BulletInfokm" - fixed if you disconnect controller during gameplay, game does not pause - fixed everytime you go back from ship mods panel the orb in build selection drops lower and lower - fixed stats menu SFX is too loud - fi…
- Upcoming bullet hell shooter Cosmic Carnage looks wild - 24 November 2023
Need more bullet hell goodness for your Linux PC or Steam Deck? Good news, Cosmic Carnage looks pretty wild and it will have Native Linux support. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/11/upcoming-bullet-hell-shooter-cosmic-carnage-looks-wild
