Crimson Moon Progression Loss Explained
Some lost progress is an acknowledged bug; other apparent losses are confirmed run, Purification or Loadout behavior.
Acknowledged Progression Bugs
| Scenario | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Existing save data lost when updating the game | ACKNOWLEDGED_BUG | PARTIALLY_FIXED |
| Save does not sync correctly between Steam and Steam Deck on the same account | OFFICIAL_SUPPORT | FIXED_1.0.1 |
| Broader progression loss raised after launch | MULTI_SOURCE | STILL_INVESTIGATING |
ProbablyMonsters identifies update-related save loss as high priority and says a fix is being prepared for Hotfix 1.0.1 adds rolling backup saves and fixes several reset cases. That is not a guarantee that affected progress can be restored, and further reports remain under investigation. Check the hotfix notes and Known Issues before retesting.
Confirmed Mechanics That Can Look Like Loss
| What you see | Official explanation | Bug? |
|---|---|---|
| A Rare purified item appears as Common in the collection | Purification permanently unlocks the item at Common quality regardless of found quality. | No — intended mechanism |
| The Loadout Station is unavailable after returning between missions | You are still in an active run; a full run is three missions followed by a World Boss. | No — intended mechanism |
| Unsecured equipment disappears after death | Equipment not taken through a Nexus Gate or to mission end is lost under the official mission-failure rules. | No — intended mechanism |
For the rarity rule, use the Gear Purification guide. For permanent equipment and starting choices, see the Armory and Loadout guides.
What to Do
- Identify whether the event matches an intended rule in the table above.
- If an existing save vanished after an update or failed to sync, do not treat that as normal Purification or run loss.
- Record the platform, storefront, account path and the action immediately before the loss.
- Submit the case through official ProbablyMonsters Support; no source cited here promises automatic restoration.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Is all progression loss intended?
No. Official support acknowledges update-related save loss and Steam-to-Steam-Deck sync problems as issues.
Is Rare gear becoming Common a bug?
No. ProbablyMonsters confirms that purification unlocks the item at Common quality regardless of found quality.
Is the Loadout Station locked between missions a bug?
Not during an active run. Returning to the hub between missions does not end the run.
Sources & updates
This page documents officially confirmed facts about Crimson Moon. Gameplay details can change with patches; anything not yet confirmed is clearly marked as unverified.
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