patch · November 3, 2026
Crimson Moon Patch 1.1 Adds 6-Skull Difficulty, Omens, and Leaderboards
Team Metal has launched Patch 1.1 for Crimson Moon, introducing a punishing new difficulty tier, custom run modifiers, and global leaderboards. The update also brings a rewritten save system, controller remapping, and dozens of co-op and combat fixes.
Team Metal has released Patch 1.1 for Crimson Moon, delivering the game's first major content update alongside bug fixes and quality-of-life adjustments. The additions focus on high-end challenge, bringing permadeath runs, modular modifiers, and competitive leaderboards to Gildenarch.
Hardcore Challenges and Leaderboards
Players looking for an extreme test can tackle the new 6-Skull Difficulty, which restricts players to a single life per run. Alongside this tier comes the Omens system, introducing seven distinct difficulty modifiers to alter run conditions. Scores across every mission and difficulty are tracked via global leaderboards.
New Equipment and Hub Rewards
Patch 1.1 introduces 12 new Boons and 12 new Trinkets scattered throughout the world. Players can spend resources to re-roll Boons at Nexus Gates or via Mereda in the Hub. Additionally, a new reward chest is available in the Hub.
Save System Overhaul and Stability
A rewrite of the save system addresses reports of lost player progress. The update packs a wave of performance optimizations across PC, consoles, and Steam Deck.
Co-op and Combat Adjustments
Multiplayer sessions receive stability passes, specifically targeting matchmaking, Quick Match queuing, crossplay connections, and party joining issues. Combat mechanics, Weapon Arts, and status effect behaviors have also been audited to resolve instances where skills failed to function correctly.
Interface and Control Quality
Controller button remapping is fully supported. The HUD and menu layouts feature clearer Quest XP breakdowns and improved visual readability across inventory screens.
Why this patch matters
Patch 1.1 shores up Crimson Moon's technical foundation with save fixes while delivering late-game depth for players.