Down the Drain Version 1.2 is Live!

Today we pushed our last major content update for Down the Drain. At this point we consider the game feature complete, but we'll be on the lookout for bugs and other issues as usual. If you run into a problem and would like to report it, please reach out to us at support@cubicorngames.com.

A lot of these updates pertain to the Steam version of the game, but purchasing the game on Itch entitles you to a Steam key, which you can use to unlock the game on that platform as well. With all of that said, here is a summary of the changes that went live today.

Platform Specific Updates

Full Steam Deck Support Has Been Added

-A new Linux build tested specifically for Steam Deck is now available.

-Steam Deck build has noted performance improvements compared to the Windows version running in Proton, and the UI has been updated with Steam Deck specific iconography.

--Existing Steam Deck users may have to uninstall and reinstall the game to gain access to the new Linux specific build.

---To force your Steam Deck to pull the new Linux version if you've previously played the Windows one, uninstall the game, then click the "Settings" gear icon and choose "Properties". Under the compatibility menu, check the "Force the use of specific Steam Play compatibility tool" option, and then choose "Steam Linux Runtime" from the dropdown and reinstall the game.

---Existing Steam Deck users switching from the Windows build to the Steam Deck specific Linux build may lose save data moving from the old executable to the new one (contact us at support@cubicorngames.com if this occurs and you would like assistance restoring lost progress).

UI Updates

Steam Cloud Save functionality has been enabled

-Save data should sync automatically whenever the game is opened or closed

--to ensure that cloud data syncs after playing on Steam Deck, be sure to close the game completely after every play session.

Gameplay Changes

Hard Mode Added

-After the game has been completed once, Hard mode may be selected when starting a new run.

--This includes a slightly different sequence of procedurally generated levels, a few twists on existing boss fights, and a brand-new final boss at the end of the game.
Dragon Costume Updated

-Changed Marta’s Dragon costume ability slightly to be generally more useful and straightforward than it was originally

-Various other minor bug fixes