- v0.4.1 Patch Notes - New Events & Bugfixes to celebrate the Cyberpunk Fest! - 3 August 2026
Let's celebrate the start of the Cyberpunk Fest with an update!15 new Events have been implemented.New VFXs for Defense, Generator and Protocol cards.Added Tooltips for the meta-progression resources.Fixed a bug in which Ghost Driver was not triggering properly.Fixed a bug in which Panoptic Driver could give infinite trace reduction by cancelling the fight sentinel action.Fixed a bug in which Venom Strike script bonus damage was persisting when being played in the same turn the combat ends.Fixed a bug in which the Progression Shop notifications were not being cleaned properly.Fixed a bug in which quitting to Main Menu while on Layer Port selection was blocking future Layer Port popups. There are still known issues about quitting in between having beaten the Core Keeper and seeing the Layer Ports screen.Fixed a bug in which quitting to Main Menu while on an Event would then prevent the E…
- v0.4.0 - Events & Layer Ports Update - Patch Notes - 27 July 2026
Hello, Runners!We're very excited to share with you one of our biggest updates yet. This is mostly because of how many different new elements we're introducing into the game all at once. Let's jump into it!The Event System is a long-awaited feature that will make every run feel fresher and more immersive. Events in the Grid are narrative scenarios that the player must decide how to resolve. This means that Events not only are a way for us to give you a better narrative picture of what's going on when you're infiltrating the Grid, but they're also a strategic puzzle that you must solve to make the most of their mechanic outcome.Events can have an inherent quality of being positive, neutral, or negative, but are also highly contextual: our Event system allows us to tweak chances and randomness to adjust every option to the actual state of the run at any given moment. We've also set up a s…
- 0.3.7 Patch Notes - Smaller Grid, Bigger Clusters - 29 June 2026
Hello, Runners! On this Patch, we're addressing the length of the runs, the number of combats during a run, and the micromanagement level of the exploration, while also refreshing the aesthetics of the Grid clusters.Map ChangesWhile it is engaging to explore the Grid optimally, we felt the 3x4 Grid (12 clusters) was a bit too much for a complete 3-Layers run.Layers are now 3x3 (9 clusters). These will provide a more compact experience while still challenging players to find the optimal strategy against the combined puzzle of Gates, Watchers, and Sentinels.All clusters have been completely redesigned with a more consistent number of nodes and enemies. This approach gives us more control over the total amount of combats a run has, and we feel it's worth iterating on it. Overall, this redesign maintains the same number of total nodes as the previous version, but focuses them into fewer clu…
- 0.3.6 Tutorial Hotfix - 17 June 2026
Tutorial HotfixWe just published a small hotfix for the tutorial that prevents it from getting stuck during one of the Gate explanation sequences.
- 0.3.6 Hotfix Patch - 12 June 2026
Map Generation HotfixBased on player feedback, we've made a small adjustment to improve the early-game experience.The first Cluster will now always contain an Extraction Watcher instead of potentially spawning a Combat Watcher. We found that facing a Combat Watcher so early could create frustrating situations and make some runs feel unfair from the start.We're still working on broader improvements to map generation and its rules, but this change should make the opening of a run feel more consistent and enjoyable for now.
- 0.3.5 Patch Notes - 10 June 2026
UI ChangesAll Node Icons on the Map have been updated.Node Icons now have different color depending on their Tier.Node Icons now dim down when they are unusable.A notification system for the Progression Shops and the Achievements tab has been implemented.New names for all Achievements and Hardware Mods have been implemented (some languages may still show placeholder names, those will be updated as soon as they’re available)..Unlockable and future characters are now shown in the Character Select menu even if they’ve not yet been unlocked.The "Achievement Unlocked" badge has received new animations.The Level progression bar is now shown in the Loadout screen.The Level progression bar has received new animations for when it Levels Up.Map ChangesGates are now opened automatically when their condition is met.Gate Watchers have been removed from rotation, and replaced with Rehash Watchers.Bug…
- 0.3.4 Hotfix Patch - 13 May 2026
BugfixingFixed all the Hardware mods that were losing their effects when jumping layer or exiting the game: Graphics #4 #6 #7 #8 #12, OS #15 #25 #26, Memory #10.Fixed a bug in which Mod OS #25 was multiplicating the Intel obtained in combats each time you exit and continued the run.Fixed a bug in which Mod Graphic #4 was affecting all Nodes instead of only Data Nodes.Fixed achievements related to defeating the final boss or completing a run (OS #15 and #30)/Fixed an issue that was miscalculating the % number in the UI for multiple stacks of the Data Node exploit buff status.Added the Status display in the map for various Hardware Mods for more clarity.Next fixesWe are still investigating the issue that sometimes makes players stay in 1 Integrity and never lose. If you get this bug, please report in Discord so we can ask for the logs.We are still working on fixing the Hardware Mods that…
- 0.3.3 Hotfix Patch - 9 May 2026
BugfixingFixed all the "Complete a Run" achievements. Known issue: the ones that ask to complete a Run while checking X action are not showing the ongoing numbers on the UI but they will work at the end of the run if completed correctly.Fixed "Defeat an Elite Sentinel with Darwin" achievement.Abandon Run"Abandon Run" button has been added to the Pause Menu during the run, to forfeit the current run and go to the Run Summary screen.Next fixesWe are currently investigating the issue that sometimes makes players stay in 1 Integrity and never lose. If you get this bug, please report in Discord so we can ask for the logs.We are working on fixing the Hardware Mods that affect card combat stats, like VIM
- 0.3.1 Hotfix Patch - 5 May 2026
0.3.1 Hotfix PatchBugfixingFixed a bug which made exiting the game and reentering reset the Profile Level to 0 while keeping all the unlocks. This patch restores lost levels.Balance ChangesRebalanced the Profile Leveling curve to make the earlier levels require less XP to reach.Lowered the Profile Level requirement for some unlocks, like Darwin and the Hardware Mods.
- v0.3.0 - Metaprogression Update - Patch Notes - 4 May 2026
Hello, Runners!After months of hard work, we're ready to share with you the biggest update so far: the Metaprogression system. Many things have changed, and we'll try to talk about some of them here, but we're sure it's better if you discover some others on your own.As always, we look forward to receiving your feedback, especially as we roll out new game features that we're trying out. The more you share your thoughts with us, the better we can improve and balance this game we love so much.Be sure to join us on our Discord Server or drop us a few lines in our Steam Community Forums!These patch notes will mostly detail changes to already existing mechanics, while simply mentioning the new systems and features regarding the new metaprogression. This is a conscious decision, as we want you to experience the metaprogression with as few biases as possible. With that intention, you will find…
- News & Updates - April 2026 - 17 April 2026
Hello Runners!It’s been some time since our last communication and we believe some news are due. In this update we will cover the development state of the upcoming Metaprogression Update and some upcoming events we are super excited to be part of.We are currently all hands on deck working on this update, which will be the biggest to date, reshaping the game forever and bringing it closer to the full vision we have for it.The dev team is currently implementing the last pieces of the new interfaces, which are quite a few!New Map UI for better readabilityNew “Loadout” screen for picking your perksNew “Hardware Shop” for unlocking metaprogression thingsNew Pause Menu with additional informationNew End-Of-Run summary screenAll images are work-in-progress and may contain placeholder information.In parallel, the rest of the team is QA testing more than 30 perks and around 40 missions that will…
- Rogue Bots Festival is live! - 2 March 2026
Hello, Runners!We’re super excited to be part of the Rogue Bots Festival, an event dedicated to games where robots, AIs, and digital entities go wild and try to kill you… just like in Into The Grid! 🤖Don’t miss the new discount starting March 5th! 💸Also, for this event, we’ve curated special bundles with other participating games:See you... in The Grid
- Metaprogression announcement! - 27 February 2026
Hello, everyone!Last balance patch we mentioned that the next big thing we are working on is the metaprogression system. We thought now was a good time to share with you some of the things we’re planning for the next major patch!Before we take a more detailed look at what’s to come, we’d like to make crystal clear that we intend all of the metaprogression elements to be unlocked organically with zero grinding. We believe that simply playing runs should be enough for Players to eventually unlock everything the game has to offer. We might have some special unlocks tied to important milestones Players should aim to achieve, and some ways to speed up the metaprogression in general, but nothing core to the game will be behind such gates.Based on your feedback, we have seen that having everything unlocked from the start can feel overwhelming, especially for those who are not used to deckbuild…
- The Demo is live again! - 4 February 2026
We’re happy to let you know that, by popular demand, the demo is back! We’ve updated the demo to feature all the latest content for anyone who is still on the fence about joining us on Early Access to get a taste of what Into the Grid offers.So, if you think you know someone who might be interested on a cyberpunk, rogue-like, dungeon-crawling, deck-builder, link them the demo page so that they can try out the tutorial and a seeded Beginner difficulty run. And if they like what they see, tell them to join us in Early Access and in our Discord channel!
- Version 0.2.2 Patch Notes - 26 January 2026
Fixed an issue with Kernel’s Boost Hand subroutine pool missing some intents.Fixed a bug with Kernel not switching to the correct subroutine if a Hand was disabled during his Channel Blast subroutine.Fixed a bug with Kernel’s Hands being able to invoke the channeling subroutine while Kernel was already channeling.Fixed a bug that sometimes softlocked combat against Kernel.Fixed a typo and an inconsistency in nomenclature with Kernel’s Hostile Hand and one of its subroutines.Fixed a bug with Maxilla Mk2 and Mk3 not having the same Jaw Death Trigger as Mk1.Fixed a bug that sometimes softlocked combat against Jilette.Fixed a bug that caused the game to softlock if the player exited the game mid-combat during the tutorial.Fixed a bug with Chain Driver not being limited to triggering once per turn.Fixed a bug where effects that upgraded cards when entering combat (Update Driver and Maker’s W…
- Version 0.2.1 Patch Notes - 30 December 2025
Fixed a bug with the way Gates became Collapsed Gates that made them not lock properly.Fixed a bug where Rehashing a Remover Node and selecting and confirming a card very quickly during the first remove phase made a ghost copy of that card during the second remove phase.Fixed a bug where playing cards quickly sometimes made them to not be played and got stuck floating in the play area.Fixed a bug where the tooltip for Protocols sometimes remained on screen even when not hovering.Fixed a bug where forcing a shop to spawn while having every Driver o every Unique card would softlock the game.Fixed a bug with Kernel's System Failure passive subroutine where redrawing the same card over and over if it was the only card in your deck would make it not glitched.Reduced the amount of Sentinels spawned on Layers 1 and 2.Reduced the amount of Sentinels spawned on some Alarm Levels.Reduced the numb…
- Update 0.2.0 "Collapsing Clusters" is LIVE! - 19 December 2025
Hello Runners!We’re happy to bring you the first of the Major Updates. This update brings an entirely new mechanic we’ve been designing for some time and that is part of the core game loop we’ve always had in mind. We feel Collapsing Clusters, which will be explained further down, are the right level of immersion we want for Into The Grid and a powerful tool that will afford us more control over the map exploration.We’re eager to hear your thoughts on it once you’ve got a few runs with it under your belt! Remember we’re always excited to receive your feedback either on our Discord server or in our Steam Community Forums.This Patch rebalances and reworks several aspects and elements of the game. It should help make infinite-loop builds the exception and not the rule, and it should make Protocols easier to play. This Patch also introduces a new core mechanic, known as Collapsing Clusters,…
- Into The Grid - Version 0.1.4 is now LIVE! - 11 December 2025
Hello Runners!The new version 0.1.4 is now live with the following changes:Fixed a bug where awaiting animations to end were not respecting the time dilation caused by the game's animation speed settings.Fixed tutorial highlight overlays not working properly on non-16:9 aspect ratio displays.Fixed a bug that caused cards on the Player's deck to temporarily disappear.Fixed how a Sentinel is considered bypassable, so Weblock and Stealth Driver can coexist without weird behaviours where a Weblocked enemy was considered a blocker.Fixed the game not being able to boot if one or more save files are corrupted for some reason, even if they have backups that are also corrupted.Fixed an issue that considered an Upgraded card not equal to the un-Upgraded version, making it possible to obtain multiple copies of Unique cards.Fixed click spamming at the main menu and some buttons that had unpredictab…
- The Wiki is LIVE! - 4 December 2025
Hi Runners!ITG WIKI IS LIVE! 🦾We are firm believers that knowledge is power, so we are happy to bring you some raw power!Behold, the Into The Grid Fandom Wiki! 🎉https://into-the-grid.fandom.com/wiki/Into_The_Grid_WikiHere you'll find details on every card, every Driver and many other game elements.You'll surely notice that some elements are not present.Keep in mind the Wiki is brand new, that we (hopefully as a community) will expand it and improvement as we keep playing and falling in love with this game of ours.Feel free to check it out and theorycraft new insane builds that would score a victory on Expert difficulty!
- 🏆 Help us with your nomination for the Steam Awards! - 26 November 2025
Hello Runners!Thank you all for the incredible support these past few weeks since Into The Grid launched in Early Access! 🚀Your response has been truly heartwarming! New reviews every day, a buzzing Discord full of hackers trading strategies and feedback… it’s a dream come true for our team. We can’t thank you enough! 🫶This year we’re eligible for the Steam Awards, and we’d be honored to have your support once more, this time with a nomination for Outstanding Visual Style. 🙏From day one, we set out to create a strategy/card game that looks and feels unlike anything else. Every detail was crafted to give Into The Grid its signature style, atmosphere, and cyberpunk energy.If that vision resonates with you, we’d be thrilled to have your nomination for Outstanding Visual Style!If you are willing to support us, please go to the Nominate Section at the top of this announcement (or on the S…
