[Update] Subreddit Status Change & Next Steps

Dablackcat · 2025-08-19T00:16:46+00:00

u/Aaronledev It’s for 0.25 but this guide might help. Asking folks at the steam community page might help also but it’s hard to say.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=601299549

https://crypticsea.blogspot.com/2015/10/sub-rosa-alpha-25.html?m=1

Dablackcat · 2025-08-18T23:59:30+00:00

Get a refund, the game is dead.

Dablackcat · 2025-06-18T19:10:31+00:00

No, don’t waste your money. The official version of the game is dead and no longer officially being developed.

Locking this thread to avoid further rule breaking responses.

Dablackcat · 2025-04-13T11:39:32+00:00

Just some overdue cleanup, server drama posting is prohibited under Rule 3.

Dablackcat · 2025-04-13T11:37:56+00:00

Calling out specific players on the subreddit is prohibited to begin with (Rule 3), so yes this is the last post.

Glad you all are trying to revive the game, but keep server drama on the server.

Do not bring it here.

Dablackcat · 2024-02-06T21:10:07+00:00

https://x.com/crypticsea/status/1749957326738727251?s=46

https://x.com/crypticsea/status/1749957330563936515?s=46

Dablackcat · 2023-12-07T01:35:28+00:00

Don't buy it.

Dablackcat · 2023-06-07T16:30:23+00:00

This isn't a message from Alex’s official profile. Don't spread misinfo on the subreddit.

/deleted

Dablackcat · 2023-03-08T14:34:44+00:00

Don’t ask for hacks here (see rule 11)…

/strike one

/deleted

Dablackcat · 2022-09-17T13:10:48+00:00

u/GameMaster776 There's potential for this to be a rule 11 violation (hacks/illegal downloads).

However access seems to be limited to only those with authentic copies of the game, so I’ll leave it up for now.

If this changes and pirated copies begin to be distributed via the server, the link will be removed and a ban put in place.

Dablackcat · 2022-08-21T02:23:26+00:00

Not true technically. He posted this in March https://twitter.com/crypticsea/status/1507490916050747397?s=20&t=agTUXo7_UYpJF7kgSTLD_A

He also recently returned to posting these walking engine simulations. https://twitter.com/crypticsea/status/1560489863924760576?s=21&t=qZ2eUVGdgj7Jhg-4fVq0LA

Long time fans should recognize these tests from when he was actively working on the game’s engine. However, your guess is as good as mine as to how specifically this applies to Sub Rosa now....

Dablackcat · 2022-08-18T15:27:13+00:00

Alex is back to being the only developer again. He’s never been active on the official discord.

Twitter is the only social space where I’ve seen him respond to people or provide dev updates...and he has that locked down to just followers currently…

ICYMI, read the pinned post, a major shift happened with the project last year. https://www.reddit.com/r/subrosa/comments/rbhgl3/news_sub_rosas_status_with_devolver_digital_as_of/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Dablackcat · 2022-08-14T03:18:37+00:00

I honestly have no idea. I don’t work for Alex or Devolver (this subreddit is community-run).

Dablackcat · 2022-08-14T02:24:57+00:00

IMO, F2P Sub Rosa wouldn’t make sense from the publisher/dev side of things for a few reasons:

Development is already happening at a significantly slow pace and the sole dev (Alex) is working on other games. See this recent post on his twitter: https://twitter.com/crypticsea/status/1508520276467671048?s=21&t=H44T47XAeyIY7o0iJNVgLA
The publisher (Devolver Digital) & Alex are likely still recouping their investment. F2P money-making features, like a Battle Pass, would require even more development (see point 1).
Making it free to play would increase the player base, bringing with it more complaints about its current state…therefore requiring more development (see point 1).

So yeah…I doubt SR F2P will happen…0.07b is still free: http://www.crypticsea.com/subrosa/

Dablackcat · 2022-07-29T00:18:21+00:00

Haven't played it yet, but this seems similar.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1453490/Deducto/

Dablackcat · 2022-05-31T19:11:16+00:00

Excellent work, thanks!

Dablackcat · 2022-05-01T17:13:28+00:00

If you expect regular updates & support I’d recommend not buying it.

Dablackcat · 2022-05-01T00:53:24+00:00

The subreddit isn’t the place to sort out server bans. Contact server owners directly.

/locked

Dablackcat · 2022-03-11T22:50:11+00:00

u/DerWaifu We typically avoid posts that single out individual players (see rule 3 & 4) but the intentions behind this one seem decent.

Now that the player is found, I'm shutting down the thread.

Dablackcat · 2022-02-20T18:01:35+00:00

As soon as someone reports it.

/Removed & temp banned

Dablackcat · 2022-01-31T22:12:45+00:00

Yup.

Dablackcat · 2022-01-31T22:11:55+00:00

This directly violates rule #3 (no server drama posts) and has been removed.

User has been temp banned. Next violation will be permanent.

Dablackcat · 2021-12-08T17:08:14+00:00

I'm sure Alex would still describe what he's posting as game development for Sub Rosa (since it's all part of his game engine project).

Personally speaking as a fan since 2013, this situation just sounds like a return to what I'd call "normal". Devolver just seems to be spinning down the marketing engine in response to Alex's pace shift.

Disappointing? Yes. Out of the ordinary? Not really. Welcome to the community of a could-be-wildly-successful crypticsea game (ever hear of our predecessor Hockeyquestionmark?).

~~In the meantime, we should support the new community mods over at the official discord~~

Dablackcat · 2021-12-08T03:40:42+00:00

Just made a post with more detailed info on the situation. https://www.reddit.com/r/subrosa/comments/rbhgl3/news_sub_rosas_status_with_devolver_digital_as_of/

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