At its core, Pure Onyx functions as a love letter to classic coin-op beat 'em ups like Streets of Rage and Final Fight , but infuses modern RPG structural depth. Real-Time Combat Mechanics
Implemented low-cost shader methods for 2D art to add life to the main menu and status portraits without sacrificing performance.
For the first time in the Pure Onyx lifecycle, introduces a Gallery Room . Located in Onyx’s apartment (on the second terminal screen), players can now replay any unlocked adult scene or cinematic without loading a save file.
: The game is natively built for Windows PC. However, players running the title on mobile hardware like the Steam Deck can successfully launch the executable by utilizing Proton compatibility layers. If yougear)? Pure Onyx -Ongoing- - Version- 0.108.0
Pure Onyx operates on an ongoing iterative testing model. The game is funded primarily through monthly development tiers on platforms like SubscribeStar .
for a single-purchase retail release once the project reaches sufficient maturity. Upcoming features under development include additional playable female characters and more complex "cinematic mode" camera options for scenes. Pure Onyx - Alpha Release February 2026 by Eromancer
Addressed bugs causing characters to clip permanently through environmental obstacles like barricades and item containers when knocked down by heavy attacks. Enemy Behavior and AI Navigation At its core, Pure Onyx functions as a
as she fights through various gangs, corrupt police, and bio-engineered horrors. Version
Pure Onyx is actively distributed through individual development test releases. Because it remains in its pre-alpha pipeline, it is not yet hosted on mainstream digital distribution platforms.
The Ball Drone uses offensive mechanics including Ram , Ram & Return , and Whip Spark . Located in Onyx’s apartment (on the second terminal
The introduction of the mechanical Ball Drone updates the enemy faction ecosystem. This unit replaces older enemy spawn templates like the Vioreaper in standard surface levels like the Slums, while keeping elite encounters confined to high-difficulty sub-levels.
Version 0.108.0, and the surrounding updates, have focused on polish and expansion. The goal of this phase is to make the game feel more cohesive and responsive. 1. Visual Refinement