What's being worked on for the next update?

The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 4 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed.

In Crash Override, the player will meet other denizens of the cybernet on their quest to eliminate the main threat. These denizens will range from mainframe operators, security professionals, bots, people going about their day, the local pawnshop owner, Mom (and / or Pop), and others.

They can be encountered in the cybernet, in various SAFE locations in a 'frame, and other special places to be discovered.

Everyone the player meets will have their own motivations and react to the player based on the current tendency and reputation of the player. Denizens will be the main quest givers in the game. It will be important to keep an eye on the current tendency and reputation to unlock certain dialogue and progression for some questlines.

Crash Override is meant to be played in new game plus (NG+). If you're not familiar, NG+ is a new game that is started after having beaten the game. The game keeps track of how many games you've completed, and increases the difficulty of challenges for each up to and including NG+6.

When NG+ is unlocked; new items, NPCs, questlines, and challenges will become available.


Next week's dev diary we'll learn about the types of quests and challenges that await the player.

Any questions, comments, or suggestions? Please feel free to discuss here, on the Steam discussion forums, or our official Discord server.

What's being worked on for the next update?

The quests update will take some time before it's fully released. This update will add a lot of new features and content. It will be released in several parts over the next 4 to 6 months. Expect to see the first part released in the next 5 weeks or so. This dev diary series will be published weekly to keep you up-to-date on what's being developed.

Mainframes have virtual spaces that can be visited by surfers in the cybernet. These spaces are only available when a mainframe is running nominally and not while infected. Spaces reflect the type of owner or purpose they have as a mainframe.

This is to say, a security corp 'frame would have a space that will allow the player to train their skills or defeat waves of enemies in a controlled environment. Elsewhere, a mom and pop grocery 'frame (for accounts or store inventory) would have a small store with a selection of items to purchase.

These support spaces will help give the player an additional edge when preparing to take the fight to the ever encroaching infection. Each of these mainframe spaces is maintained by an operator.

Mainframe operators hold the digital keys to the kingdom. They are the owners and maintainers of the 'frames in the cybernet. When a player has secured enough Reputation they may attempt to secure a contract from an operator. This contract allows the player to gain access to defend the 'frame from any incoming infections.

Sometimes, an operator may require a challenge be met in order to secure a contract.

Challenges from operators could come as; a quest for an item, additional payment in Data, a virtual obstacle course, hack&/ mini-games, etc.. Completing the challenge will gain the operator's cooperation and access to the mainframe.


Next week's dev diary we'll explore NPCs - who they are, motivations, reactions, and NG+.

Any questions, comments, or suggestions? Please feel free to discuss here, on the Steam discussion forums, or our official Discord server.