Code of Shadows — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Early Access Launch Update | 2026-11-03 | A Small Update About Our Early Access Launch Hi Shadowers, We were planning to launch Code of Shadows into Early Access tomorrow, but unfortunately our release has been delayed while our build is still in Steam's review process. We submitted the build almost three weeks ago and are in contact with Steam Support, so we hope to have an answer soon. We know many of you have been looking forward to the launch, and we're just as excited to finally get the game into your hands. As soon as we get the green light, Code of Shadows will go live right away. Don't Miss the Launch If you haven't already, wishlist and follow the game so you'll be notified |
| Demo Update! | 2026-08-03 | Demo 2.1 is Live Hi Shadowers, Demo 2.1 is out now. This update comes almost entirely from what you told us during Next Fest — thank you for every review, bug report and hardware spec you shared with us. What's New Rebuilt upgrade system — All upgrade logic has been recalculated. Progression is faster, choices are more meaningful, and runs build up at a better pace. More control over your drones — Drones now have attack and defense modes, and every drone hits harder. Commanding them is the core of Code of Shadows, so this is where most of our work went. New skills — Additional skills are now available, opening up new ways to shape a run. New |
| Demo Gameplay | Bullet Fest | 2026-06-12 | Welcome to Code of Shadows - Demo Gameplay.This updated demo focuses on major gameplay updates! We have improved performance, clearer combat readability, and refined drone balance, added many different challanges and actions!We’ll be going live multiple times throughout Bullet Fest to showcase progress and chat with you.If you enjoy what you see, wishlist Code of Shadows on Steam and stay tuned for upcoming broadcasts. |
| Demo 2.0 is Live — Code of Shadows joins Bullet Fest | 2026-06-08 | Code of Shadows just got a massive upgrade. We've rebuilt the experience from the ground up based on your feedback — and we're bringing it all to Bullet Fest. What's New in Demo 2.0 New Enemies — A whole roster of fresh threats waiting to test your reflexes. Enemy Variety — Smarter, deadlier, more diverse encounters every run. Boss Fight — Face off against your first true challenge. Can you survive? New Drones — Expand your arsenal with powerful new companions. New Synergies — Fresh drone combinations that reshape your entire playstyle mid-run. Visual Enhancements — Sharper effects and clearer readability across the battlefield. Optimization |
| Rogue Bots Festival! | 2026-03-03 | Code of Shadows at the Rogue Bots FestivalWe’re excited to be featured in the Rogue Bots Festival on Steam.There are some truly great roguelike and rogue-bot games participating, we highly recommend browsing the full festival lineup and discovering new favorites:https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45723254/sale/RogueBots2026We’ve also recently improved the demo with better movement feel and added dynamic resolution settings for smoother performance.A major gameplay update is currently in the works and coming soon.If you’d like to follow the journey and be notified when the big update drops, make sure to Wishlist Code of Shadows.See you in |
| Demo Update (Steam Deck & Performance Improvements) | 2026-02-26 | Hello everyone,We’ve just pushed a new demo update during Steam Next Fest focused entirely on performance improvements.What this update improves:• Smoother performance on Steam Deck • Better stability on lower-end GPUs • More consistent frame rates during intense combat • Reduced overall GPU usage while preserving the atmosphereSteam Deck performance has been one of the most discussed topics during Next Fest, and this update is a direct response to your feedback.We want Code of Shadows to feel atmospheric and run smoothly, no matter the hardware.If you experienced performance issues before, we encourage you to try the updated demo and let us |
| Demo Gameplay | Steam Next Fest | 2026-02-24 | Welcome to Code of Shadows - Demo Gameplay.This updated demo focuses on improved performance, clearer combat readability, and refined drone balance.We’ll be going live multiple times throughout Steam Next Fest to showcase progress and chat with you.If you enjoy what you see, wishlist Code of Shadows on Steam and stay tuned for upcoming broadcasts. |
| Code of Shadows – Bullet Fest Demo Update | 2026-02-24 | Demo 2.0 is live with Bullet Fest! |
| Steam Next Fest is here. | 2026-02-23 | Code of Shadows is now live with its demo during Next Fest.Jump in, experiment with drone builds, and push back the Rift.If you enjoy it, adding the game to your wishlist helps us more than you think.See you in the Rift. |
| The Drone System Just Evolved | 2026-02-21 | Hi Shadowers,As part of Steam Next Fest, we would like to highlight the system at the heart of each run in the current demo: Drone Combinations.You can now merge different drones mid run to unlock powerful, evolving synergies that reshape your entire playstyle. This is not about stacking small upgrades. It is about committing to a direction and engineering your own combat identity.Certain combinations only unlock once you fully invest in compatible upgrade paths, rewarding deliberate build decisions instead of random picks.The deeper you push into a run, the more unstable and impactful these synergies become.If you are playing the demo during |
| Code of Shadows Demo is live! | 2026-02-13 | Hi Shadowers,Code of Shadows Demo is now live on Steam.This demo is a focused 15-minute vertical slice showcasing the core gameplay loop, atmosphere, and drone-based build system.What’s in the Demo:1 playable character (Paix)1 level (Earth)Core roguelike loopDrone combination & skills systemMini-boss and portal closure at the end of the runThis demo represents the foundation of Code of Shadows.We’re sharing it early to gather feedback on:Combat feel & difficultyReadability & UIDrone synergies and build varietyYour feedback will directly shape the Early Access version of the game.Hotfix Update 0001!We’ve just released our first hotfix addressi |
| Fragments of the Shadows | 2026-01-20 | Hi Shadowers,We’ve prepared a short lore video to give you a glimpse into the world behind Code of Shadows. Fragments of lost logs, collapsing realms, and the force spreading through the portals.This is not gameplay. This is the reason you fight.Watch it here:We’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop a comment and let us know what you think.Stay tuned — more updates are coming soon.TillBlack |
| Playtest is open now! | 2025-11-27 | Hi Shadowers! Our Playtest build is now live. It comes with new enemy behaviors, balance tweaks, and performance improvements. Jump in, break things, and let us know what feels good (or terrible). Your feedback will shape the next steps of the game. To join the Playtest, simply hit Request Access on our Steam page. Ready? The portals are opening. |
| Code of Shadows in Action! | 2025-09-11 | Shadowers,We’ve just released a fresh look at Code of Shadows in action! This short gameplay clip shows the chaos, the drones, and the rift-born creatures you’ll face.Check it out here:We’d love to hear your thoughts — drop a comment and let us know what you think!Stay tuned, more updates are coming soon.TillBlack |
| Code of Shadows – Watch the Gameplay Trailer | 2025-09-07 | Hi Shadowers,Our demo is loading…While the demo is charging, take your first glimpse into the shadows. Meanwhile, our first gameplay video is live – check it out! Build your drone army, pause time only when you choose, and survive the swarm. Wishlist Code of Shadows now: TillBlack |