What changed in Deep Rock Galactic in 2018

Base damage increased, mod rate of fire reduced, and base reload time decreased.

Fixed issue where bubbling sound stayed around after geysers were destroyed.

Players can now customize Bosco with new mods, allowing him to become a Medi Drone or a Killing Machine.

Fixed issue where magma maggot did not deal any damage.

Fixed animation issue in the loadout terminal for dual pistols.

Fixed issue where some enemies could catch fire on the mining platform in point extraction.

Fixed crash related to the Trade Terminal.

New recruits must complete an assignment to access the Mineral Trade Terminal.

Fixed various crashes related to walking on ice, joining games, and late-join.

Players will wake up in the Medibay after failing a mission, promoting teamwork.

Save games restore will only use the branch the player is currently on.

Improved feedback for spawning on enemies.

Killing enemies with sticky flame now correctly rewards a kill.

The Space rig has been decorated for the holidays, and players can buy limited headgear.

Fixed issue where lava geyser did 0 damage on explode.

Fixed issue where dual pistols fire animation could get stuck after revive.

Removed flickering monitors from mission select.

Updated icons for Combat Shotgun, Pistol, and Revolver.

Save Game Restore message should no longer appear in levels.

Fixed issue where burst fire pistol would keep firing if changing weapons during a burst.

Fixed bug where Save Game Restore counted promotions incorrectly.

Players can now restore their savegame from the Options Menu for added safety.

Fixed issue where M1000 does not reset zoom if reloading with a full clip.

Kick animation added to third person characters for realism.

Renamed 'Stagger' to 'Stun' to avoid confusion.

Dreadnought can now spawn more enemies.

Added new voice lines for all weapon and promotion assignments.

Players can now select their character before the level loads, with a back button added.

Fixed jittery revive issue for clients.

Fixed UI issue when changing character in the Space Rig.

Fixed issue where the shotgun would always auto reload without the perk.

Improved exploder logic when about to explode after being headshot or frozen.

All old weapons have received a graphical overhaul to match newer models.

Tweaked Flamethrower Sticky Flames upgrades for better balance.

Fixed Accessory Yes/No popup not responding to controller shortcuts.

Sound effects added for Exploder footsteps to enhance gameplay awareness.

Implemented grace period for late-joining players to reduce friendly fire damage.

New special waves of enemies like Praetorians and Macteras can now occur.

New hints added for Milestones, Perks, Terrain Scanner, and Mission Mutators.

Resolved issue with names stacking on the memorial screen during low framerate.

The Weapon Upgrade System has been replaced with a new Weapon Modification System featuring over 200 new mods.

Introduced a new enemy type with increased health and armor.

Bosco now digs tunnels based on player’s face angle for better results.

Gunner replaces DET PACK with a Shield Generator for added protection.

New weapons for Gunner, Scout, Engineer, and Driller classes introduced.

Small character videos added to the Character Selection Screen.

Glyphid Praetorians have increased health and reduced headshot susceptibility.

More motivational quotes added to screens in Space rig.

Increased number of eggs to collect and added chance of spawning angry bugs.

Randomly chosen buffed beer available for purchase each day with working buffs.

All vanity items and weapon upgrades have been repriced, with refunds for weapon upgrades.

New feature to align character with the map using the Terrain Scanner.

Retirement system renamed to Promotion with level cap raised and other significant changes.

Resolved issue with Abyss Bar menu not closing correctly.

A multipurpose flying drone to assist solo players in mining and combat.

Recommendation for solo players to lower game difficulty if facing challenges.

Adjusting enemy difficulty to accommodate 1-4 player co-op gameplay.

New system to provide a smoother start for newcomers and create a sustainable end-game loop for experienced players.

Plans to make Bosco a more useful partner and develop an upgrade system for solo play.

Significant changes to the Retirement System, including a name change, to better balance character progression.

New gameplay feature to be introduced, potentially offering daily challenges.

Resolved a crash issue that was introduced with memory optimizations in Update 18.5.

Corrected the M button functionality so the Mission Map displays the correct available missions after returning to the Spacerig.

Fixed cursor disappearing on campaign reward window.

Added pumpkins to the Space Rig and Trick-or-Treat pumpkins in the caves.

Fixed crash when failing Salvage mission during fuel pod stage.

Triple XP is now changed to Double XP.

Fixed some minor issues in Magma Quake.

Fixed damage indicator that could get stuck on the screen.

Prevent giving retirement rank if you have 0 XP and prevent multiple clicks on retire character in the UI.

Fixed Eliminations mission not always spawning enough cocoons.

Lootbug drop value nerfed from 15-25 to 5-15.

Pumpkin Helmets available for a limited time.

Fixed issue with Discord Party IDs preventing the invite button from working in some cases.

Disabled fullscreen restore to prevent mouse issue and not being able to click continue into the game.

Fixed case of clients not being able to load on join.

Gunner MK3 Heavy armor now costs 32000 credits instead of 3200.

Fixed the characters t-posing in the various terminals on Low settings.

Fixed an issue with the Assignment Complete screen, where you got 3D controls in a 2D menu.

Buffs added to beers with adjusted prices; lower potency effects introduced.

Scouts assault rifle received an overhaul of model, animations, and sound.

New players must complete a 9-mission Probationary Period to unlock all regions and missions.

Adjusted enemy scaling factors for a smoother transition from solo to 2-player gameplay.

Max level characters can complete a Retirement Application to reset to level 1 and gain extra perks.

Egg Hunt merged with Search & Extract; new complexities and lengths added to missions.

New MK3 Basic and Heavy armors available for purchase at player ranks 10 and 12.

A new assignment system to unlock alternative weapons and planet regions.

Various fixes including zip-line momentum, save file issues, and mission map access.

You can no longer pass-out while on a mission.

Fixed problems with Ansel while transiting from space rig to mission and back.

Fixed Ansel camera breaking with Cave Leach.

Scout Shotgun reload time was accidentally nerfed - it's now back to normal.

Fixed problems with Ansel when Jukebox music stops with Ansel still on.

Fixed a bug where the view in the character selector, vanity and upgrade terminals would still have drunk effects activated even when the player is not intoxicated.

The vanity shop lists will now include the next available items.

Fixed Ansel crash on Space Rig.

Fixed certain items like deposit bucket and scanner getting stuck in player hand if they are on during Ansel session.

Changes are now correctly saved.

Damage reduced by approximately 50%.

Players can take screenshots using NVIDIA Ansel.

Milestones related to Vanity or Upgrade acquisitions will retroactively be awarded.

Client's screen should no longer shake if the Host is trying to break free of ice.

Brand new and improved model for the flamethrower.

Enemies can be set on fire, and fire can propagate to nearby targets.

Privacy tab added to Options for better data control.

Available for 1200 credits in the Vanity Shop.

Meet your drone bartender Lloyd serving cold refreshments.

Proper naming on a Red Crystal in Salt Caves + particles.

Added new audio for Minigun and Flamethrower.

Correct animation now plays if the Bomber dies while spitting acid.

Includes Heightened Senses, Loveable, Iron Will, Vampire, and Strong Arm.

A new game where players kick barrels through an incinerator hoop.

Welcome to Oktoberfest in space with new features and the opening of the Abyss Bar.

Icons for weapons have been updated.

New and revamped particles for most weapons.

Weapon can no longer be reloaded when out of ammo.

13 new songs added to the Jukebox.

Items less likely to spawn inside level geometry.

Added small lava geysers and earthquake effects.

Fixed issue with Discord UI not receiving key events while on top of focused UI.

No longer trigger if volume mined is 0.

Should no longer rotate weirdly if joining in progress.

Players can now drop, throw, and catch gems or other carryable items.

Server List was unreliable, displaying only 2-3 open games despite more being available.

Savegames are now named after SteamID and backups are written to separate files each session.

Includes ice, deep snow, frozen lakes, hot springs, explosive ice plants, and platform plants.

Fixed Molly choosing to walk away while someone is depositing.

Bosco now prioritizes enemies over mining and has new behaviors for reviving players.

We believe we have fixed the server list issues, so we are removing the PSA message.

Mactera Spawns are now much weaker to melee attacks.

A new icy biome featuring ice spikes, crevices, and exclusive enemy types.

Mactera Grabber should no longer scream unless actively chasing the player.

Fixed framerate drop when pointing the laser pointer at Glyphid tunnels and embedded minerals.

Enemies should no longer continue making sounds after they are dead.

Introduction of several cold-adapted Glyphid species, including the Frost Praetorian.

New temperature mechanics affecting players and enemies, with risks of freezing or burning.

Our fix for displaying game time didn't work, it does now!

Resolved an issue with the IFG Grenade not applying the correct damage resistance penalty.

Mactera Spawn should no longer get stuck outside the Navmesh after dashing.

Fixed an issue where clients could move slightly and increase speed while on the zip line.

Tons of new voice lines have been added to enhance gameplay experience.

A new way to unlock and expand the game's lore through gameplay.

Improvements to Solo Mode with new difficulty levels and upgrades for Bosco.

New mission types aimed at dedicated players and improving the New Player Experience.

A new character class is in development but postponed for further evaluation.

Allows players to retire characters for rewards and further progression.

A new biome aimed at enhancing gameplay diversity.

Improvements to the Space Rig's visuals and additional activities.

The Abyss Bar will be introduced, initially barebones but expanding over time.

A new mode focused on exploration with less emphasis on combat.

Turret could get in a state where you couldn't build it unless you recall it back first.

Anomalies like Gold Rush, Mineral Mania, Triple XP, Low Gravity, Critical Weakness, Golden Bugs, and Rich Atmosphere have been added.

All missions can now have Mutators, which include Warnings and Anomalies that affect gameplay.

Bosco's AI has been upgraded for better performance, with damage per bullet adjusted.

Players can now customize hair colors again, with improved options.

New models and animations for Uplink and Fuel Cells; Escape Pod powering up time reduced.

Health will now regenerate to a specific minimum after taking massive damage.

The Terrain Scanner now features a rotatable and zoomable camera for easier navigation.

New hairstyles and variations for hats and helmets have been introduced.

Warnings such as Exploder Infestation, Shield Disruption, Mactera Plague, and Cave Leech Clusters have been added.

Rank 3 Field Medic Perk will now cause nearby Glyphids to flee when reviving a teammate.

Fixed grammar and typos on several Perks and Milestones.

The Minigun has received a new model, improved animations, and altered accuracy mechanics.

Max rank will provide a 20% speed boost for ten seconds.

Players can now invite friends directly and join games more easily.

The sprint speed bonus for the Weekend Athlete perk has been increased.

Rank 5 Resupplier Perk will auto-reload all weapons upon resupply.

Laser pointer marker now shows correct material icon when clients put up the marker.

Fix gunners explosion resistance upgrade not working.

Tweaked end wave in Salvage Operation a little bit harder.

The Beacon showing where the Fuel Cells will land now looks different from the supply pod beacon.

Slightly increase pathfinder blocker on Drop pod to prevent Mactera Grabber from entering.

Too complicated caves excluded from Salvage Operation generation.

Fixed a bug in difficulty settings making a 3 player game on Dangerous difficulty a bit too hard.

Tweaked down the amount of enemies in Salvage Operation when defending uplink and fuel cells.

The damaged drop pod in Salvage will now block enemies from entering the pod.

Fixed drillers handgun clip size upgrade so it increases clip size by 6 bullets and not only 4.

Praetorians now spit acid and have increased difficulty rating.

Includes Air Geyser, Lava Geyser, Sand Geyser, Sea Urchin, Swarmer Tunnel

Hot magma rock now burns and is exposed by explosions.

Bosco now deals 8 points of damage instead of 6; friendly fire factor decreased from 0.2 to 0.1.

Teammate icons always visible; new crosshairs and hit indicators.

More randomization and unique structures for cave generation.

Clean up after a failed mining expedition by salvaging Mini Mules and repairing a damaged drop pod.

Track work performance and earn perk points for your dwarves.

Expanded customization options for beards, armor, and new cosmetic items.

Added to Dense Biozone and Radioactive regions; can be ridden.

Fixed issues with swarmer tunnel debris, Glyphid Spawner weak points, and more.

Chance of encountering blinding sandstorms and forceful wind tunnels in Sandblasted Corridors.

A new enemy that snatches up a random dwarf and drops them from the sky.

Starting clip size increased from 8 to 12 bullets.

Max ammo increased from 400 to 425; damage per bullet decreased from 7 to 5.5.

Starting ammo increased from 10 to 12 platforms; max ammo can now reach 20 when fully upgraded.

A new mission type is introduced that requires players to achieve a higher rank.

Players may experience progress resets while testing in the Experimental Branch.

Detailed steps provided for players to opt into the Experimental Branch via Steam.

Players' save games will be copied from the main branch but will remain separate in the Experimental Branch.

A new branch on Steam for players to test the latest version of the game with new features and content.

Healing from red sugar increased by 25% and spawn rate increased by 10%.

Bosco can now revive players 3 times instead of 2.

Starting shield decreased from 30 to 25, with shield upgrades reduced from 10 to 2.5.

Enemy swarms smaller and health slightly reduced for solo players.

Player health increased from 100 to 110 hp.

Health of Mactera Spawn increased from 180 to 210.

Random Mission mutators to further challenge players.

A new/updated Class Upgrade system.

An updated Vanity system for much more detailed customization of your dwarf.

Stats for each player will be tracked, affecting performance rewards.

Introduction of a 5th Dwarf class.

An advanced damage system to add more depth to combat.

A proper epic Boss monster that will challenge your cooperative skills.

More enemies, cave content, biomes, and fun on the Spacerig.

Adjusted the volume of weapon reload sounds to prevent them from being excessively loud when teammates reload.

The Mactera Spawns are now shooting.

The Glyphid Tunnels are spawning swarmers.

Mactera Spawn's projectile deals 25% less damage.

Submitted a lot of particle optimizations to improve performance in Fungus.

Mactera Spawn's health reduced from 200 to 180 hp.

Jadiz now spawns more often and its value range has been changed from 7-18 to 10-18.

Large, passive, flying jellyfish added to the Dense Biozone region.

A terminal where players can trade credits for crafting materials and sell crafting materials for credits.

New small tunnels inhabited by Glyphid Swarmers that aggressively defend their nests.

Players can now hold H to toggle the HUD on and off for clean screenshots.

Bosco now joins players when they start hosting a game alone and self-destructs when another player joins.

Cave Leech now lowers players more gently when it dies, preventing unrealistic fall damage.

Bosco is no longer getting stuck all the time when mining things (mostly dirt).

The Mactera Spawn is the first proper flying enemy, attacking from a distance with a vomit attack.

MULE will now return to the Escape Pod even if it gets lost, with doors opening 15 seconds before countdown.

The Gunner's Revolver now features a proper reload animation.

The range of the dwarves' flashlights has been reduced from 12.50m to 11.00m.

Various crash fixes implemented.

Updated design and functionality of the server list.

Korean language support added to the game.

Tweaks to ammo capacity, overheating, and upgrades for improved performance.

Resolved issues with players finding games in their own region.

Deadly Electro Crystals introduced in Crystal Caverns.

Bosco can now detect smaller veins of minerals and is less intrusive while mining.

Resolved issues with players finding games in their own region.

Control layouts now include Controller Layout again.

Korean language support added to the game.

Tweaked ammo capacity, overheating mechanics, and upgrades for the Gatling Gun.

Controller Layout added back to control layouts.

Addressed the issue of not being able to ride a zipline while carrying a gem or an egg.

Resolved issue with flare gun flares being ejected from walls.

New feature allows players to watch teammates while incapacitated.

Improved handling of network errors and player kick functionality.

New feature allows players to watch teammates while incapacitated.

Bosco can now detect smaller veins of minerals and is less intrusive while mining.

Platforms and Supply Pods can no longer attach to the drop pod.

Enhanced audio for cave leeches.

Rolled back the hotfix due to a dll that didn't work with some setups, ensuring the game remains playable.

Deadly Electro Crystals introduced in Crystal Caverns.

Platforms and Supply Pods can no longer attach to the Drop Pod.

Resolved issue with flare gun flares being ejected from walls.

Addressed the issue of not being able to ride a zipline while carrying a gem or an egg.

Enhanced audio for cave leeches.

Fixed issue with grappling hook getting stuck in grapple mode.

Rolled back the hotfix due to a DLL that didn't work with some setups, affecting Windows 7 users.

Fixed issue with grappling hook getting stuck in grapple mode.

Resulting in better looking weapon models and less clipping.

Improves private session handling.

Sensitivity is now consistent between Space Rig and Missions.

Sensitivity is now the same in Space Rig and in a Mission.

Improves private session handling.

Icons now indicate serious difficulty increase.

Improves readability for accented languages.

Icons now indicate that Complexity is a serious difficulty increase.

Improvement for accented languages.

Flamethrower fuel capacity increased and range improved. Drills' fuel and melee attack speed doubled.

Bosco's damage and speed increased, and he now saves players from cave leeches more consistently.

New sounds for Spitballer and Maggot, and flamethrower smoke color corrected.

Trading cards are now available for harvesting.

Trading cards are now available for players to collect.

Players can no longer join or be kicked from a team once the Drop Pod has been called.

Added language selection to the Intro screen, including Croatian, Finnish, Italian, and Japanese.

Fixed crash issue when joining a game right as the level ends.

Patch notes added to the intro screen and Steam group button visibility adjusted.

Survival Bonus doubled from 75 credits to 150 credits per surviving player.

More cave shapes added to the random generator and new sticky web environmental hazard introduced.

Flamethrower smoke color changed back to black from white.

Players now receive 25% compensation of minerals stored in Molly upon mission failure.

Fixed issue where vanity items were not displayed correctly on dwarves.

New languages added and existing languages updated in the game.

Added patch notes to the Intro screen and updated Steam group button visibility.

Disabled Enter key for password pop-up to prevent broken state.

Getting kicked from a team now results in a Mission Failed case with compensation based on contribution.

Survival Bonus increased from 75 to 150 credits per surviving player.

Fixed crash occurring when joining right as the level ends.

Bosco's damage doubled and he now has a speed boost when ordered around.

Players now receive 25% of minerals stored in Molly as compensation for mission failures.

Getting kicked from a team now results in a Mission Failed scenario with compensation based on contributions.

Players can no longer join or be kicked from a team once the Drop Pod has been called.

Flamethrower fuel capacity increased and range improved. Drills' fuel and melee damage adjusted.

Fixed issue where vanity items were not displayed correctly on dwarves in terminals.

Disabled Enter key for password pop-up to prevent broken state.

More cave shapes and randomness added to the cave generator.

Italian, Japanese, Croatian, and Finnish will be added in the next update.

Thanks for the reports!

Beard System is under construction; some clipping may occur.

Thanks for the reports!

Beard System is under construction; some clipping may occur.

Some parts of the game will still be in English due to new text.

Includes death splat sound, tutorial pop up sound, revive sound, and maggot sound.

Players can now customize keybindings.

Italian, Japanese, Croatian and Finnish will be added in the next update.

Includes death splat sound, tutorial pop up sound, revive sound, and maggot sound.

Players can now customize keybindings.

Some parts of the game will still appear in English due to new text.

Players can now cap their FPS to prevent GPU overheating.

Players can now cap their FPS to prevent GPU overheating.

Additional beard options have been added for character customization.

Players can now opt out of sending metric data for privacy reasons.

Players can now opt-out of sending metric data for privacy.

An extensive list of minor bug fixes and tweaks have been implemented.

All in-game languages have been updated.

Additional beard options have been added for character customization.

All in-game languages have been updated.

Drop Pods will now land with the entrance facing away from walls.

Players can now customize keybindings.

An absolute ton of minor bugfixes and tweaks have been implemented.

Drop Pods will now land with the entrance facing away from walls.

Players can now customize keybindings.

The game will be available at approximately 08:00 AM UTC.

The game will be available at approximately 08:00 AM UTC.

The game will be priced at 24.99 USD / 22.99 EUR / £18.99.

The game will be priced at 24.99 USD / 22.99 EUR / £18.99.

Added sound effects and particles for different materials, along with many new particle and sound effects.

Added Kill Mission, Egg Hunt Mission, and various secondary objectives.

Added nice fading between various states of the game.

Hints added on loading screen.

Added to the Option (Gameplay) menu.

Sentry guns can now be recalled and refilled with ammo.

Added a Quick Join terminal for simple matchmaking.

Introduced a grenade that paralyzes enemies.

New ranged threat introduced.

Implemented many performance and stability improvements.

Added lots of new dwarf voice lines and new Mission Control lines.

Procedurally generated missions added.

Nice fading between various states of the game.

New music tracks added to enhance the game atmosphere.

Added Bosco, an all-purpose drone to assist in Solo Mode.

Overall tweaks to weapon stats and recoil/accuracy.

Lots of new dwarf voice lines and new Mission Control lines.

10+ different languages supported, translated by the community.

Using Pickaxe in combat is now less overpowered.

Various improvements made.

New sound effects and particles for different materials.

Total overhaul of the UI, HUD & Menus.

Supported 10+ different languages, translated by the community.

Sentry guns can now be recalled and refilled with ammo.

Lowered ammo for the zipline gun.

Overall tweaks to weapon stats and recoil/accuracy.

New grenade that paralyzes enemies.

All-purpose-drone to assist in SOLO Mode.

Introduced a tutorial to help new miners get their bearings.

Added Acid Spitter Glyphid for more ranged threats.

Simple matchmaking feature added to player cabin.

Allows collection of gold while escaping.

Added hints on loading screens.

Showcases previous Closed Alpha testers and unlock statues.

Tutorial added to help new miners get their bearings.

Using the pickaxe in combat is now less overpowered.

Players can deposit minerals on the Drop-Pod to collect gold while escaping.

Total overhaul of the UI, HUD & Menus.

Added a Memorial Hall in the Space Rig to showcase previous Closed Alpha testers.

Lowered ammo for zipline gun.

Shop for new armors, hats, and beards.

Button added on Molly to end the mission when objective is fulfilled.

Updated controller setup and fixed rumble.

Updated controller setup and fixed rumble.

New minerals and cave content introduced.

Kill Mission, Egg Hunt Mission, and various secondary objectives added.

Added lots of new music tracks to enhance the game atmosphere.

Added seven vastly different biomes with new minerals and cave content.

Added Mixer Interactivity for streaming in the Gameplay menu.

Introduced a new mission selection map with procedurally generated missions.

Added a button on Molly to call the Drop-Pod to end the mission when the objective is fulfilled.

Introduced a Vanity Shop for purchasing new armors, hats, and beards.