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Helix: Descent N Ascent — patch notes and updates

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Patch Notes for 1.1.0.22026-10-21Bug fixing: - Fix and issue that allowed the player to jump through doors as a fish
Patch Notes for 1.1.0.12026-09-28Bug fixing: - Fixing some horizontal stairs that can be stuck
Update 1.1.0.02026-09-28Hi everyone! This update goes a bit further than the usual patches. We hope you'll appreciate it ;)Features:Add an icon to the arcade level selection menu to warn players about levels that require unlocked skillsAdd snow footprintsAvoid spawning/dropping blocks on top of stairsAdd a hookable bar to return from the dungeon block hookAdd bars underwater in certain environments to avoid confusion (no path)Bug fixes:Fix the block-drone-cage entrance puzzle to avoid being soft-lockedFix drone-block struggling to fly around pylon doorsFix the Moray eel button staying pressed after reloadingFix some drone doors staying open after reloadingFix flying
Patch Notes for 1.0.9.52026-08-17Features: - Save a backup of save file when a corrupted save file is detected Bug fixing: - Fix drone OOB in floor 2 - Do not allow to swap with drone-block if place is not free or obstacle
🎮 Helix: Descent N Ascent is Steam Deck compatible!2026-08-15Good news, Explorers!Helix: Descent N Ascent has now been reviewed for Steam Deck compatibility, so you can take your journey through the world of Helix with you wherever you go.Explore its mysterious monochrome world, experiment with its 25 ability combinations, and solve its puzzles right from your Steam Deck.Whether you’re discovering Helix for the first time or continuing your ascent away from your desk, the game is ready to play on the go!Thanks again for all your support since launch. ❤️See you in Helix!Badass Mongoose
Patch Notes for 1.0.9.42026-08-06Features: - Allow the drone to trigger drone first cutscene to avoid weird issues - Avoid pylon doors to close when the player is standing on it, avoiding getting stuck in some places Bug fixing: - Fix fish door is crossable from the other side even if closed - Fix dragonfly can get stuck out of the screen - Fix several animations / sound issues during in game cutscenes - Fix and improve shadows when changed into animals - Small visual fix when quitting pause to main menu
Patch Notes for 1.0.9.32026-08-05Bug fixing: - Fix can walk on water in a specific screen in floor 2 - Try fix can get out of bounds in HUB
Patch Notes for 1.0.9.22026-08-04Bug fixing: - Fix that pulling several times a lever to open a glyph door will trigger a camera shake again - Fix that we can get soft locked in the mountain if not leaving a block behind us - Fix that we cannot shoot a chubby crabby in a specific generator - Several environment improvements - Several collision fixes
Patch Notes for 1.0.9.12026-08-03Features: - Allow the player to explode normal drone or drop block-drone while in alternative world - Change the dash key for alternate drone / block-drone on the same key as player dash - Add new waterfall animations Bug fixing: - Try fixing able to spawn a box from other side of small collision - Fix blocks was able to fly above water / holes when pushed from ice form - Fix drone cannot fly above collectibles - Fix cannot drop blocks in holes inside dungeon block-hook - Fix game saves too often in main menu - Fix layer issues in specific stairs - Fix some Z layers - Several other minor fixes
Patch Notes for 1.0.8.32026-07-31Bug fixing: - Fix can be soft locked if movie statue from other side of pylon doors in a specific screen - Fix several global collisions issues - Fix lots of fish water / collisions issues - Fix some Z layer issues
Patch Notes for 1.0.8.22026-07-31Bug fixing: - Fix specific bridge not opening if pressing the buttons on the wrong order - Fix disabled sounds not saved correctly - Fix some Z layer issues - Fix VFX of first pylon door sometimes stops too late - Fix some HUD icons issues - Fix some arcade game leaves when completing a level when it shouldnt - Fix all home teleporter should show an empty circle
Patch Notes for 1.0.8.12026-07-29Features: - Improved cheat selection menu to convey that some cheats are linked together and thus locked behind the first one - Visual improvements of several screens Bug fixing: - Fix heat VFX can appear behind background - Try fix hook can stay visible in arcade level - Quickfix can get stuck using drone-block after a teleport fusioned them - Fix animation when entering a door while sprinting - Minor collision fixes
Patch Notes for 1.0.8.02026-07-28Bug fixing: - Fix floor 1 water ripples are not saved - Fix some bridge states are not saved correctly - Fix some Z layer issues
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.132026-07-27Bug fixing: - Fix eager to play music
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.122026-07-27Bug fixing: - Fix wrong cheat code
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.112026-07-27Bug fixing: - Fix wrong cheat code
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.102026-07-27Bug fixing: - Fix TV screens not animated - Fix moving platforms could not reach border of the screen - Fix wrong cheat code - Fix fish can jump in vents - Retrocompatible fix of missing upgrade - Fix ome Z layer issues - Fix fish can be invisible in some waters
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.92026-07-27Features: - Several visual improvements Bug fixing: - Fix fish is invisible in some water - Fix colored rectangle that should not be there
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.82026-07-26Bug fixing: - Fix can get stuck in some stairs
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.72026-07-26Features: - Add checkpoints for the statue in a specific dungeon, avoiding to start the puzzle from the start if statue fall in hole Bug fixing: - Fix can get stuck if kissing a specific stair from the floor above - Fix some HUD wrong icons at specific moments - Fix music starts playing again at some stair door - Fix infinite drone is able to go through unwanted walls - Fix several minor visual issues - Fix several collision issues
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.62026-07-25Features: - Have sandglass platform in arcade game visible with special effect Bug fixing: - Fix fish can jump through pylon doors - Make retro compatible the fix of stuck in BDS - Fix Left teleporter is one time use in CDH - Fix several minor visual issues
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.52026-07-25Bug fixing: - Fix properly that we can soft lock in cage dungeon by coming back with the block - Fix several OOB / wrong collisions setup - Fix hook can stay disabled if leaving an infinite drone in another level - Fix soft lock after using cage-drone-block on top of a cage - Fix can climb tree with crab - Fix can be stuck while pushing a block and being stunned at the same time - Several other minor fixes
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.42026-07-25Bug fixing: - Fix that player can have a missing upgrade after a cutscene - Try fixing character walking downwards indefinitely when taking a door
Patch Notes for 1.0.7.32026-07-25Bug fixing: - Fix player can get completely stuck with specific key combination while controlling block + drone - Quickfixed to avoid player getting stuck in cage dungeon if coming with another power - Fix statue doesnt fall if standing in thin air after using the sandglass - Fix some missing waters near screen borders - Fix that some doors can stay closed instead of open after leaving the game without saving - Several other minor fixes
Update Notes for 1.0.7.22026-07-23Bugs: - Fixing a bug that allowed the player to transform back to slug on top of a hole / water
Helix: Descent N Ascent is OUT NOW!2026-07-23Hello Adventurers, Helix is waiting for you! We can't wait for you to begin your descent, explore the ruins of this fallen world and find your way back.
Helix exact lauch time today2026-07-23Helix: Descent N Ascent will be available today at:9 AM Pacific Time12 PM Eastern Time5 PM GMT6 PM Central European Time01 AM China, Beijing (next day)02 AM Japan (next day)04 AM Australia, Sydney (next day)
Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 20262026-05-28Greetings, everyone!We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and patience. Once again, we apologize for the delay in releasing Helix: Descent and Ascent. We are on track for July 23, and we can assure you that the game will be substantial.In the meantime, the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 2026 has you covered with amazing bundles and tons of puzzle games on sale! Now is also a good time to revisit Helix's demo ;)https://store.steampowered.com/sale/cerebralpuzzleshowcaseSee you soon,Badass Mongoose
Helix's New Release Date!2026-04-28It was not an easy decision to take, but we've decided to postpone the release of Helix: Descent N Ascent. The new date has been set for July 23!In light of the demo's success, we have decided to add an extra layer of content to bring the game up to the scale we had originally envisaged. We needed more time to make sure everything is polished in every aspect. We also wanted to ensure that the PC and Nintendo Switch versions would be released simultaneously.Thank you for your understanding,
Helix: Descent N Ascent Starts Its Monochrome Puzzle Journey on May 21st2026-03-09Hi everyone!It's a biggy! We're sharing this brand new official Release Date Trailer with you for the first time. We hope you like it 🤍🖤Now, we're heading back to work to bring you Helix: Descent N Ascent right here on May 21!Nuff said,Badass Mongoose