Crisol: Theater of Idols — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| New Accolades Trailer + Patch 1.3 Live Across All Platforms | 2026-06-25 | Patch 1.3 has arrived for Crisol: Theater of Idols, bringing a host of improvements, optimizations, and fixes across all platforms on PC and consoles.This patch addresses community-reported issues, improves performance in key areas, adds support for additional monitor resolutions, and includes platform-specific enhancements across PC, Steam Deck, PlayStation 5 (v1.006.0) and Xbox Series (v1.0.6).Alongside today's update, we're excited to share our new Accolades Trailer, celebrating the incredible reception and support we've received since launch!The Bloody Hype Is RealCrisol is now OFFICIALLY Steam Deck Verified.No matter where you choose to |
| PATCH 1.2 Now Live | 2026-05-19 | The blood still flows in Tormentosa.We recognize it’s been some time since the previous update, and we appreciate the community’s continued patience and support while these changes were implemented. Patch 1.2 for Crisol on PC is now available, bringing a number of fixes and improvements throughout the experience.General • Improvements to Weapon Selector in widescreen • Various collision and blocking improvements across all chapters • Fixes for the Achievement - Thanks for your Donation (not retroactive) • Fix for collectable objects appearing incorrectly on the game map after loading a game save • Upscaling support updated for XeSS, FSR and D |
| Steamdeck Hotfix | 2026-03-11 | We’ve fixed the issue that caused the data layers not to load correctly when loading a save. Everything should now work properly.Thank you for your patience. |
| Ultrawide screen is fixed! | 2026-03-04 | Hi everyone, we’ve fixed the ultrawide screen support for 3440 × 1440 resolutions.Please take a look and let us know if everything is now working as expected.Thank you very much for all your help. |
| Ultrawide screen support issues | 2026-03-04 | It seems some players are reporting that the 3440x1440 resolution option does not appear in the settings menu, although the game still correctly uses the monitor’s resolution when playing. If you are still experiencing issues, try switching between Fullscreen and Borderless Window.It appears that 32:9 resolutions are not affected by this issue.We are currently investigating why it does not appear visually in the settings and will try to fix it as soon as possible.Thank you for your patience. |
| PATCH 1.1 NOW LIVE | 2026-03-04 | PATCH – UPDATE NOTESHi everyone,In this patch, our main focus has been fixing critical bugs across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. We've also been able to add some quality of life improvements such as ultrawide screen support and general difficulty rebalance (something highly requested by the community). This patch is now live on Steam, and should be available on consoles in the next hour.We’ll continue monitoring the forums to make sure everything is running smoothly, and we’ll keep working on adding more content and addressing additional issues.DLSS and FSR are currently experiencing compatibility issues. We are actively working on resolving the |
| Hot Fix | 2026-03-01 | Hi everyone,We’ve fixed the bug that caused save files dated March 1st not to be recognized in the load menu. You should now be able to see all your saves normally.At Vermila Studios, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We’ve been working on it since the moment we detected the issue to resolve it as quickly as possible.We hope this hasn’t negatively affected your experience and that you’ll continue to support us. |
| SAVES ISSUE | 2026-03-01 | Hi everyone, we’ve identified the issue — don’t worry, your save files haven’t disappeared. It appears to be an error related to the fix we implemented to prevent demo save files from being recognized in the full game.We’ll have it resolved within the next few hours. Thank you very much for your patience. |
| Hotfix (Important) | 2026-02-22 | Hotfix notes: - Fixed an issue with the save system that caused certain doors to appear closed after loading a save. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience, but we’re always keeping an eye on the forums with the goal of improving the game and giving you the best possible experience. Thank you all. |
| Hotfix 1.0 Live! | 2026-02-21 | Hey all, thanks for your patience as we work towards addressing the feedback since launch. This initial hotfix aims to address some of the more urgent issues, and we're already hard at work on the next one.Patch Notes Loading Screen Added A loading screen has been implemented to make players aware that the game is still running when level loading takes longer than expected. This resolves the issue where some players were seeing a black screen with the HUD visible in the top-left corner during loading. Demo Save Compatibility Fix We’ve implemented a fix to prevent residual demo autosave files from being loaded when pressing Continue in the mai |
| Update on Performance, Bugs, DLSS, Ultrawide, and more | 2026-02-18 | Hello everyone, we wanted to provide a quick update on what the team at Vermila is working on.We've been closely reading all of the comments across social media, Reddit, Discord, and of course right here on Steam. Some of the major things we've noted:Bug fixes (of course)Overall performance improvementsDLSS requestsUltrawide requestsGood news, all of these things are being worked on! Over the coming weeks we'll be rolling out a series of patches. In the first one, this is a snapshot of what's to come: PC – Patch Notes FixesFixed an issue with custom graphics configuration that prevented changes from being applied.Fixed an issue where the Resu |
| THANK YOU + Bug Fixes Coming | 2026-02-11 | Everyone, THANK YOU so much for the fantastic support of Crisol's launch. We love to see the detailed reviews, both positive and negative. This feedback is helping the dev team work on patches and updates to the game that will arrive soon.We have noted a few bug reports, one of which we are deploying a hotfix for very soon. It is related to people that played the demo on Steam, which seems to be interfering with some save files and causing a freeze. If you experience a freeze or black screen while loading a save, and played the demo, here is a solution while we test the hotfix:• Enable viewing hidden folders in Windows.• Disable Steam Cloud t |
| Crisol: Theater of Idols is OUT NOW | 2026-02-10 | EnglishHello everyone! The twenty something devs at Vermila Studios would like to thank you very much for your interest on Crisol: Theater of Idols. Today is an incredible day because, after more than five years under development, we can see everyone experiencing the game. Do not hesitate to leave a review, they are very encouraging and help us improve the game within our abilities. We hope Tormentosa surprises and terrifies you equally, and that your blood will protect you from all evil. Go for it, good luck!Spanish¡Hola a todos! Los veintipoco integrantes de Vermila Studios queríamos agradeceros muchísimo vuestro interés en Crisol: Theater |
| New Art from James Wan + 4 days till launch! - Don't forget the launch discount | 2026-02-06 | With just a handful of days remaining till launch (Feb 10 in case you forgot) we've collaborated with legendary film director James Wan to make celebratory art for Crisol: Theater of Idols. Let us know what you think!Oh also, don't forget, there will be a very limited time launch discount for the game! |
| Weapons of Crisol | 2026-02-03 | We're excited to share with you all the third and final episode of the Welcome to Tormentosa video ahead of launch next week. This one dives into the various weapons of Crisol, and how they work... very painfully. Let us know if you have any questions! |
| 150K+ Wishlists! | 2026-01-28 | We're thrilled to see the positive reception to the previews from press and creators that were able to play last week, and the announcement of the release date + price. As a result, we've passed 150k wishlists! And to thank everyone, we've uploaded the next original Spanish track from the Crisol soundtrack for you all to enjoy. |
| Crisol releasing FEBRUARY 10 | 2026-01-23 | Crisol: Theater of Idols will be launching SOON on February 10th, 2026 for $17.99The island of Tormentosa beckons you, filled with religious fanatics and terrifying monsters, all inspired by real statues found throughout Spain. Today you can read previews from dozens of global media outlets and creators who were able to play the game early. You'll notice that many found the "blood as your weapon" balancing act to put the 'survival' back in 'survival horror'. Let us know if you have any questions! More videos to come soon. |
| ENEMIES of Crisol - Welcome to Tormentosa Ep. 2 | 2025-12-22 | Blumhouse Games Creative Lead Louise Blain breaks down the origins of the enemies of Crisol: Theater of Idols. Madrid studio Vermila were inspired by Spanish religious iconography and architecture to bring these unique foes to life. |
| Crisol in Next Fest! | 2025-10-13 | Crisol is in Next FestWe've made some small updates to the Crisol demo ahead of Next Fest, so we'd love for people that have already played to jump back in and let us know your thoughts on the updates, and to invite new players to check it out. |
| 100K Wishlists and Song Release! | 2025-10-01 | Thank you so much for helping us reach the 100k wishlists milestone! Your feedback and positive reception to the demo has been a huge motivator for us, and we're implementing changes into the full game as a result. We know many of you have been asking for the main theme song from the reveal trailer. So as a thank you, we've released it on YouTube! We'll release another, new track at the 200k wishlists milestone, so spread the word and help us get there! ¡Crisol: Theater of Idols ha logrado superar las 100 000 listas de deseados, muchas gracias por todo el apoyo!Somos un equipo muy pequeño que lleva trabajando bastantes años en crear este jueg |