-ROGUE-

-ROGUE- is a fast-paced, minimalist bullet-hell action roguelite combining razor-sharp kinetic movement, distinct character mastery, and seamless zero-setup co-op multiplayer.

Weave through dense geometric bullet storms, unleash character-defining synergies, and survive deep incursion layers against reality-warping bosses.

📜 Patch Notes — v0.3.0 (The Ascension & Meta Update)

⚙️ What's New & Changed

• Added Story Mode Chapter Unlock Progression

• Added Endless Mode Unlock Requirement

• Added The Sanguine Pentarch to Endless Mode

• Added Procedural Exponential Difficulty Scaling to Endless Mode

• Added Soul Gambit In-Match Pause Menu

• Added Global Server [-Leaderboards-]

• Extended Pre-Boss Waves to 5 Waves for Chapters 1-3

• Extended Pre-Boss Waves to 8 Waves for Chapters 4-5

• Added Multiplayer Story Mode Chapter 5 Support

• Added Multiplayer Story Mode Chapter 4 Support

BIG ADDITIONS:

• Added Character Mastery Progression [MASTERY I–V]

• Added Chapter 5

• Added 21 Character Mastery Quests

• Added 14 Mastery-Exclusive Character Skins

• Added Endless Mid-Run Boon Cards

• Added Endless Mode Live Contracts

• Added The Pantheon

• Added Trials Gauntlet

• Added Sandbox Mode

◆ KEY FEATURES

• Kinetic Bullet-Hell Combat
  Movement is your greatest weapon. Build momentum, slip between microscopic gaps in bullet patterns, and trigger kinetic bursts that wipe incoming projectiles clean from the screen.

◆ PLAYABLE CHARACTERS

Unlock and master 6 distinct characters through the summoning orb and shop, each with their own unique mechanics, keybinds, and ultimates.

◆ CHALLENGING ENCOUNTER PHASES & BOSSES

• Deadly Sentinel Swarms: Battle through swarms of Primes, Sentinel Nodes, Vertices, and high-speed Echoes.
• Fierce Boss Battles: Survive multi-phase encounters against towering threats including Unpure Soul, Mind Reaper, and the Apex Sovereign and more!
• Immersive Narrative: Dynamic character dialogues and lore transitions that react to your chosen character.

◆ SEAMLESS MULTIPLAYER (P2P)

• Zero-Setup Co-op: Play together with simple 6-character Room Codes or browse active rooms in the Lobby Catalog.
• Seamless Host Migration: If the host disconnects, the game automatically promotes a client to host and keeps the run going seamlessly.
• Team Revives & Synergy: Revive fallen allies and combine character kits (like Orin’s team buffs and Lyra’s bullet sanctuaries).

◆ MODES & PROGRESSION

• Story Chapters: Advance through Numerous Chapters to undercover the lore of the void.
• Endless Incursion: Test your endurance against infinite scaling waves and elite Echo formations, with brutal modifiers including Delusional Mode.
• Persistent Shop: Earn shards and coins across runs to unlock characters, upgrade trinkets, and customize your build.
• Intense Original Soundtrack: Features high-energy tracks including Ataxia, Soul Chasm, Execution, Abyss, Unbound, Devotion, and Hate.

🎮 CONTROLS

Action	Key / Input
Move	W A S D or Arrow Keys
Primary Attack	Left Click (LMB)
Special 1 / 2	Right Click (RMB) / Q
Defensive / Utility	E
Ultimate	R (when charged)
Advance Dialogue	E or Spacebar
Toggle Fullscreen	F11
Pause / Settings	Esc

🌐 HOW TO PLAY MULTIPLAYER WITH FRIENDS

1. Click Multiplayer from the main menu.
2. Select Host Game, pick your Chapter/Mode and Difficulty, then copy the 6-character Room Code.
3. Have your friend click Join via Code, paste the code, and hit Ready to start!