Edge of Destruction — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Defeat the chicken game mode - Work in Progress | 2026-04-18 | Defeat the chicken is one of the missions you will face in the lost world. it will be available in the next update. |
| Major Update: New destruction engine | 2026-04-12 | There are a lot changed in the new update, it is 1 GB heavier than the previous versions and there is a good reason for that. We are now using the chaos engine to calculate the destruction and that changed everything instead of the custom system I had created myself. There is a video attached below that shows the early work in progress of the new system. Please note that the demo is still not updated and I will fix the demo next week. Another big change is the rendering. We used to have ray tracing which messed up the performance on older gpus or steam deck. it is gone now. We use a pretty low cost screen space distance field to simulate glob |
| New destruction engine for the upcoming update | 2026-04-03 | I am working on a new destruction engine for the game to include in the upcoming update. it will drastically improve the destruction and performance. |
| Was Unreal engine 5 a mistake for my indie game? | 2026-03-26 | There are a few points I needed to talk about about this topic. I shared them in a video you can watch here. |
| Rocket launcher added to the game | 2026-03-25 | I added Rocket launcher to destroy everything all at once or make huge explosions to kill the enemies easily. You need to buy it in the lost world or survival mode. Update your game and have fun |
| Update Version 1.0.2 | 2026-03-16 | Major Update: Survival Mode, The Sniper Rifle, and More!Hello everyone! I’ve been hard at work expanding the game, and today’s update brings a massive new challenge along with some much-needed firepower and several key bug fixes.New Game Mode: SurvivalThis is by far the most intense part of the game yet. I’ve designed Survival Mode to be an unforgiving experience where you face relentless waves of enemies.High Stakes: If you die, it’s game over. You'll need to stay sharp to survive.Earn & Arm: Use the credits you gain during the match to buy weapons and even the odds.New Atmosphere: I’ve added an exclusive music album specifically for this mo |
| Update 1.0.1 Lost worlds Gameplay | 2026-03-10 | |
| Update V1.0.1 | 2026-03-08 | This update is kind of a hot fix for those problems that might make people uncomfortable and need immediate attention. Steam deck resolution problem fixed, Steam deck players can now change the resolution in graphics settings.Instant destruction UI was getting cut in Turkish language and is now fixed. Some people complained about the fish eye lens making them uncomfortable so I added a slider to reduce the amount or completely get ride of body cam effect if you don't like it. It is called Body cam effect in settings menu.Some users had problems with sound effects being too loud, You now have the option to change SFX volume separately as you c |
| The Journey Begins: Edge of destruction is Now in Early Access! | 2026-03-06 | After a long and incredible journey, I am thrilled to announce that the game is finally live! While we are launching in Early Access, my goal from day one has been to provide the most polished, bug-free experience possible with the tools at my disposal.What’s Included at Launch?The game is already packed with content for you to dive into:The Complete Story: Experience the full narrative in its most refined state.Instant Destruction Mode: A creative sandbox where you can spawn various enemy types into your favorite levels.Lost World Mode: An open-world map filled with objectives and events. Earn credits by defeating enemies to unlock powerful |
| Frequently Asked Questions | 2026-02-09 | Is this game made by a solo developer?Yes, I am Morteza Ahmadi, the solo developer of Edge of destruction. I have been an Unreal engine developer and Technical Artist for 10 years with a lot of games released (Both indie games and AA games)This game is my dream finally coming true, full environment destruction with cinematic and emotional story telling with a lot of fun and side activities to explore. What engine is used to Create this game?The game is being developed with Unreal engine 5.5What is the game's genre? This is a First person shooter with full scale destruction and horror elements. The game can be really stressful at times and kee |
| This game runs on GTX 1050M smoothly | 2026-01-15 |