February 09, 2026 Patch
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Sources
Source: Stability fixes for Windows
Version notes
Updated to game version v1.97.
Patch notes
Hello,
We have deployed a patch for DemonCrawl on the Windows stable branch.
⚠️ Context surrounding v1.96 crash: we determined that DemonCrawl would not launch when the device was connected via wi-fi due to a very old GameMaker runtime. After updating our tooling, this issue appears to be resolved in v1.97; we tested this new version on two separate Windows 11 devices--one connected via ethernet and the other via wi-fi--both of which worked fine.
No ETA yet for other platforms as we're looking for player feedback regarding client stability. However, we're trying some server-side changes that may allow 1.96 to run on Mac and Linux - feedback would be appreciated on this as well.
Note that 32-bit support has been retired as it's no longer available in GameMaker.
Thank you and have a nice day!
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New Features
- New video setting "Cell Background": draws a dark border behind cells to help separate stage graphics from the main background
- Added 5 new avatars
- Updated numerous old avatar sprites
Balance Changes
- Increased starting lives in Hard Mode from 3 to 4
- Reduced the Item Shop price multiplier in Hard Mode from 125% to 110%
- Reduced the material cost of Lv3 emblems from 1000 to 300
Hand of Glory buffed: "Whenever you leave a stage, gain 10 coins then steal coins from all visible strangers equal to their price."
Healthy Heart buffed: "Whenever you restore life, restore the same amount of life after 40 turns."
Appetizer buffed: "Restore 1 life whenever you spend at least 4 coins."
Stake nerfed: "Every 60 turns without making a mistake, double the stage power."
Shopping Bag price increased from 7 to 14 coins
Lucky Bamboo price increased from 5 to 7 coins
Big Wallet price increased from 8 to 9 coins
Arcane Barrier price increased from 15 to 25 coins
Reflector Blade price increased from 26 to 32 coins
Mind Gut price decreased from 38 to 22 coins
Fake Moustache price decreased from 45 to 38 coins
Rosin price decreased from 22 to 19 coins
Dawn Binder price decreased from 50 to 35 coins
Dusk Binder price decreased from 50 to 35 coins
System
- Updated GameMaker runtime to the latest version
- Updated Steamworks extension to the latest version
- Set default leaderboard version to 1.97
Bug Fixes
- Fixed several potential memory leaks
- Fixed multiple issues related to networked events
- Reworked fragile Smithy stage item logic
- Added guardrails around `sprite_delete()` calls to prevent issues with newer GameMaker runtime
- Fixed crash that could occur when clicking on an achievement
- Fixed a few different crashes that could occur when clicking on objects in the Item Tree special stage
- Multiple fixes for Arena