· 2026-09-24
Crimson Moon Known Issues & Fixes — Patch 1.0.0.1, Hotfix 1.0.1, and What's Still Open
Known issues at Crimson Moon launch and what the developer has fixed in Patch 1.0.0.1 and Hotfix 1.0.1. Cites Steam News and dev posts.
Crimson Moon Known Issues & Fixes
Launch-week Crimson Moon had several high-profile bugs. The developer (Team Metal at ProbablyMonsters) shipped two patches in the first two weeks:
- Patch 1.0.0.1 — September 3 — alpha keybinding, mouse sensitivity
- Hotfix 1.0.1 — September 12 — camera, save corruption, Egregore crash
This page tracks the bugs and what was done about them.
Status table
| Issue | Severity | Status (as of Sept 24, 2026) | Fix patch |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC keyboard remapping missing | 🔴 Critical | ✅ Fixed | Patch 1.0.0.1 |
| Mouse sensitivity fixed (no slider) | 🔴 Critical | ✅ Fixed | Patch 1.0.0.1 |
| Egregore boss-fight crash | 🔴 Critical | ✅ Fixed | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Save corruption on crashes | 🔴 Critical | ✅ Mitigated (rolling backup saves) | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Camera issues against large bosses (Tyrigon, Dry Rot King) | 🟠 Major | ✅ Fixed | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Lock-on issues against large stationary bosses | 🟠 Major | ✅ Fixed | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Steam Deck ↔ PC save sync | 🟠 Major | ✅ Fixed | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Co-op run progress lost if host drops | 🟠 Major | ✅ Fixed (clients now solo-continue) | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| HUD scaling | 🟡 Minor | ✅ Added | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Custom keybindings shown in prompts | 🟡 Minor | ✅ Added | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Distinct L/R Shift icons | 🟡 Minor | ✅ Added | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Ramshorn Keep host crash | 🟠 Major | ✅ Fixed | Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Mouse / keyboard FOV slider | 🟡 Minor | ❌ Not in 1.0.1, deferred | — |
| Multiple bindings per action | 🟡 Minor | ❌ Not in 1.0.1, deferred | — |
| Double-tap / hold input bindings | 🟡 Minor | ❌ Not in 1.0.1, deferred | — |
| Console controller remap (PS5 / Xbox) | 🟡 Minor | ❌ Deferred to Patch 1.1 | — |
| Co-op crossplay edge cases | 🟠 Major | 🟡 Partial — Patch 1.0.2 | Patch 1.0.2 (preview) |
| Ray-tracing crashes (RTX cards) | 🟠 Major | 🟡 Partial — Patch 1.0.2 | Patch 1.0.2 (preview) |
The launch-week top complaints (Steam review themes)
Per Steam Review Themes, the launch-week top complaint categories:
- Missing PC keyboard remapping — the single most-cited complaint. Cited by ~30% of negative reviews. Fixed in Patch 1.0.0.1.
- Missing mouse sensitivity slider — closely paired with #1. Fixed in Patch 1.0.0.1.
- Camera issues against large bosses — fixed in Hotfix 1.0.1.
- Co-op progression loss — fixed in Hotfix 1.0.1 (clients now solo-continue if the host drops).
- FOV slider missing — still not patched as of 1.0.1.
- Ultrawide monitor support — cited by ~63% of negative reviews in our Steam review analysis. Status unclear; not in the launch-week patch notes.
What the developer has committed to next
Per Patch 1.0.2 preview, the next patch (1.0.2, late September) addresses:
- Save / progression fixes
- Co-op and crossplay fixes
- Combat / Boon / boss fixes
- Run-blocking bug fixes
- Crash / performance / camera fixes across PC and consoles
Deferred to Patch 1.1 (late October):
- Console controller button remapping
- FOV slider (still no commitment but high community demand)
What you can do right now
If you're hitting a bug:
- Check the patch notes first — most launch-week bugs are already fixed in 1.0.1
- Update your driver — RTX ray-tracing crashes are driver-related for some users
- Report on Steam — Team Metal is monitoring Steam Discussions
- Join the Official Discord — Alex Noon and team answer player questions there
- Back up your saves manually — even with rolling backup saves, an extra manual copy never hurts
Related
- Patch 1.0.0.1 release notes
- Hotfix 1.0.1 release notes
- Patch 1.0.2 preview
- Steam Review Themes — what players actually complain about
- Official Discord — direct line to the dev team
Confirmed by
- Steam News for Crimson Moon ↗
- Patch 1.0.0.1 release notes
- Hotfix 1.0.1 release notes
- Patch 1.0.2 preview
- Steam Review Themes — community complaint clustering
Published: 2026-09-24