Moon Corona Updates and Patch Notes

This page tracks all updates, patch notes, and balance changes for Moon Corona during its Early Access period. Bookmark this page to stay informed about every change to the game.

Early Access launch — July 30, 2026

Moon Corona unlocks on Steam July 30, 2026. As of late July 2026, the most recent public patch remains the June 22, 2026 update that added Japanese and Korean localization, UI optimizations, and accessibility settings. No additional patch notes were published between that date and launch day.

Before you buy, review the Early Access Guide for day-one content scope, the System Requirements page for official PC specs, and the FAQ for Steam Cloud and achievement support.

Early Access roadmap

Moon Corona enters Early Access on July 30, 2026. Budaolong Studio plans to remain in Early Access for approximately six months, during which they will:

• Expand content and add new late-game regions
• Balance card effects and class abilities based on community feedback
• Add new classes and card types
• Improve quality-of-life features
• Polish the overall gameplay experience

The Early Access version includes nearly all core gameplay systems and offers approximately 16 hours of content per playthrough. While AI-generated art is used for some 2D assets, all generated material is manually repainted and edited. Core gameplay, level design, and combat systems are 100 percent handcrafted.

How to stay updated

Follow these channels for the latest Moon Corona news:

• Steam Community for patch notes and developer updates
• Budaolong Studio on Twitter/X for announcements and community content
• Budaolong Studio on YouTube for gameplay trailers and developer diaries
• This wiki for analysis and guides based on each update

Update log

June 22, 2026 Update

The June 22 update brought localization, UI improvements, and new accessibility options:

• Localization: Added Japanese and Korean language support for interface and subtitles
• UI optimizations: Improved interaction logic for equipment, weapons, Mark, Inspiration Slots, and Incense interfaces
• Visual polish: Enhanced particle effects for crystals in various scenes
• Dialogue: Players can now press E or Space to advance dialogue lines
• Combat feedback: Added a “Miss” prompt when monster attacks fail to hit
• Accessibility: Added adjustable options for screen contrast and bloom intensity

June 1, 2026 Update

The June 1 update focused on performance and card balance fixes:

• Card fix: Corrected the “Nightfall” card effect that was not triggering properly
• Item fix: Fixed consumption logic of stat-reset items
• Performance: Significantly optimized disk and memory usage
• Background FPS: Added an option in settings to reduce frame rate to 5 FPS when the game runs in the background

May 25, 2026 Update

The May 25 update focused on technical improvements and quality-of-life enhancements:

• Rendering fixes: Resolved rendering issues causing visual artifacts on certain hardware configurations
• Controller support: Enhanced controller mapping and added customization options for controller players
• Vault highlight: Newly acquired items now show highlight notifications in the vault
• Settings menu: Added controller support for the settings menu
• Video optimization: Improved video playback performance and reduced memory usage during cutscenes

Steam Next Fest Demo

A demo version of Moon Corona was available during Steam Next Fest from June 16–23, 2026. This demo allowed players to experience a portion of the game before the Early Access launch. Players who participated in the earlier playtest (which ended June 14, 2026) were able to transfer their save data to the demo version.

Pre-launch development timeline

Before the Early Access launch, Moon Corona went through several testing phases:

• Playtest period: Concluded June 14, 2026. Save data from this period could be transferred to the Steam Next Fest demo.
• Steam Next Fest Demo: Available June 16–23, 2026, providing a polished experience for potential players.
• Early Access launch: July 30, 2026, marking the official start of the public development phase.

For current meta analysis, visit our Tier List and Advanced Classes Tier List. For deck-building adjustments after patches, see the Deck Building Guide. For class unlock changes, check the Class Progression Guide.

How to read Moon Corona patch notes

Updates during Early Access can change card values, class abilities, and encounter difficulty. When a new patch drops, check these areas first.

1. Card balance — Did your core combo cards receive damage or cost changes? Revisit the Deck Building Guide if your build feels weaker.
2. Class tuning — Advanced classes like Barbarian or Elemental Master may shift in the Advanced Classes Tier List after major patches.
3. Controller and UI fixes — Quality-of-life patches often land separately from content updates. See the Controls Guide if input feels different.
4. Localization — Language additions may arrive without gameplay changes but still matter for new players.

Expected update cadence

Budaolong Studio shipped meaningful patches roughly monthly during the pre-launch demo period. During the planned 6-month Early Access window, expect a mix of:

• Larger content drops adding areas, cards, or classes
• Smaller hotfixes for crashes, rendering, and damage calculation bugs
• Community-driven balance passes after player feedback on Steam and Discord

We update this log after each publicly confirmed patch. If you notice a change not listed here, mention it on the Steam forums so we can document it for other players.