Rise, Violent Ones, and Hail the Crimson Moon
Face the Savage Dead Gods solo or with a friend in this Gothic high renaissance action-packed RPG. Reclaim the fallen city of Gildenarch as a Nephilim hybrid forged to defend humanity from hell.
Crimson Moon is a third-person gothic action RPG developed and published by ProbablyMonsters (Standard $19.99 / Deluxe $29.99). Embodying a Nephilim (half-human, half-angel hybrid), players crusade through the corrupted districts of Gildenarch. Combat hinges on executing precise 8-frame parries, breaking enemy posture, and triggering temporary Angel Mode celestial power surges. S-Tier weapons include the Axe of the Gods (Deluxe), Radiant Cleaver Greatsword (stagger), and Seraph Talon Twin Blades (rapid bleed). The game fully supports crossplay 2-player co-op with instanced loot and soul revive mechanics.
Official Game Editions
Compare Standard and Deluxe Edition content from ProbablyMonsters
Full Base Game Experience
The complete high renaissance action RPG adventure. Crusade alone or slay together in 2-player cooperative expeditions across the city of Gildenarch.
- ✓ Full Campaign & Endgame Expedition Runs
- ✓ Full 2-Player Online Cooperative Crossplay
- ✓ Complete Nephilim Weapon Forge & Boons
- ✓ Day-One Free Content Updates
The Ultimate Nephilim Collection
Deluxe Pack 
Ceremonial Armor 
Axe of the Gods - ✓ Base Game (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
- ✓ Ceremonial Armor Set (Exclusive Cosmetic)
- ✓ Axe of the Gods (Exclusive Heavy Signature Weapon)
- ✓ Post-Launch Downloadable Expansion Entitlement
Nephilim Weapon & Scaling DPS Calculator
Excels at shattering enemy poise bars in 2 charged heavy swings. Synergizes with Holy Siphon boons during high-density Gildenarch cathedral encounters.
Official Media & In-Engine Gallery
High-definition screenshots and combat captures from ProbablyMonsters
Angel Mode Nephilim Angelic Mode Transformation
Unleash celestial abilities, radiant golden wings, and devastating airborne smite attacks during high-intensity boss encounters.
Boss Battles The Savage Dead Gods Boss Encounters
Brutal multi-phase battles against corrupted archangel commanders and ancient deities lurking beneath cathedral crypts.
Multiplayer Co-Op 2-Player Cooperative Expeditions
Crusade together with a fellow Nephilim operative with dedicated co-op scaling, shared soul revives, and synergistic builds.
Combat Mechanics Sanctified Parry & Precision Combat
Execute precise 8-frame parries, stagger counters, and visceral execution strikes against demonic hordes.
Weapons Forge Legendary Armory & Weapons Forge
Wield celestial greatswords, dual daggers, polearms, and the legendary Axe of the Gods across scalable expedition loops.
World & Spire Gothic High Renaissance Metropolis: Gildenarch
Explore hauntingly beautiful cathedral plazas, flying buttresses, and fortified bastions reclaimed from hellgrowth corruption.
Investigation & Strategy Sectors
Direct access to primary game mechanics and verified launch data
Weapons & Tier Rankings
Detailed base damage stats, posture reduction numbers, attribute scaling, and S/A/B tier listings for all armaments.
Beginner Walkthrough & Tips
Master the 8-frame Sanctified Parry, posture stagger combos, Angel Mode meter building, and citadel upgrade paths.
2-Player Co-Op Expeditions
Cooperative multiplayer scaling rules, 30-second soul revive mechanics, class pairing synergies, and crossplay lobby setup.
PC Specs & Optimization
Verified minimum and recommended PC requirements, Steam vs Epic differences, and verified 60 FPS graphics settings.
The World of Gildenarch & The Nephilim Crusade
The Lore of the Crimson Eclipse
Centuries after the Great Ascendance, the sacred metropolis of Gildenarch has fallen victim to the Crimson Eclipse. A demonic miasma has twisted the holy clergy and angelic guardians into monstrous abominations. To combat this encroaching darkness, the Order of the Crimson Moon synthesized the Nephilim: warriors bearing both mortal resilience and divine angelic power.
As a Nephilim operative, your objective is to venture through contaminated cathedral plazas, sunken crypts, and fortified bastions. Each successful sortie recovers holy relics and ancient blueprints necessary to upgrade your citadel forge.
Combat Flow & Tactical Precision
Unlike traditional stamina-taxing action titles, Crimson Moon emphasizes aggressive timing and rapid counter-attacks. The core defense mechanic is the Sanctified Parry, an 8-frame defensive window that deflects incoming melee strikes, interrupts enemy attack strings, and charges your celestial gauge.
When confronting heavily shielded knights or imposing act bosses, depleting the orange posture meter underneath the boss health bar triggers a critical stagger state. In this window, players can land high-potency visceral executions that restore health and guarantee rare forging components.
Core Gameplay Pillar Comparison
| Gameplay Pillar | Solo Expedition Mode | 2-Player Co-Op Mode | Key Strategic Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enemy Scaling | Baseline HP & Poise | +60% HP, +25% Poise | Duo burst damage and split aggro management |
| Death & Revives | Single Revival Flask | 30-Second Soul Sphere | Teammate channel revival prevents expedition loss |
| Loot Allocation | 100% Drops to Player | 100% Instanced Loot | Zero loot theft; independent boon selection |
| Angel Mode Strategy | Emergency Survival Window | Alternating Burst Windows | Staggered celestial activation for continuous crowd control |
Published Field Guides & Records
Comprehensive tactical guides cross-referenced with day-one patches
Mahkteah Boss Fight Strategy
Beat Mahkteah The Corrupted Seraph in Crimson Moon: phase 1 and 2 attack timings, parry windows, stagger counters, and boss drop rewards.
Co-Op & Multiplayer Guide
How 2-player cooperative expeditions work in Crimson Moon: revive mechanics, difficulty scaling, class synergies, and lobby matchmaking guide.
Review & Gameplay Scorecard
In-depth Crimson Moon review: combat feel, 2-player co-op, graphics performance, pros and cons, and whether it is worth the $19.99 launch price.
PC System Specs & Requirements
Check official Crimson Moon minimum and recommended PC system requirements, Steam vs Epic differences, and verified 60 FPS graphics settings.
Beginner Walkthrough & Tips
Master early Gildenarch expeditions in Crimson Moon: essential parry timings, posture break combos, Angel Mode management, and upgrade priorities.
Weapons Tier List & Stats
Complete Crimson Moon weapon tier list: S-tier Radiant Cleaver, Seraph Daggers, base DPS stats, scaling, and upgrade locations across Gildenarch.
All weapon multipliers, boss attack timers, and hardware benchmarks verified on retail version 1.0.0.
Frequently Answered Questions
6 Entries1 What type of game is Crimson Moon? ↓
Crimson Moon is a gothic high renaissance action-adventure RPG developed by ProbablyMonsters. It combines visceral hack-and-slash melee combat with roguelite expedition loops, deep weapon customization, and full 2-player online co-op.
2 Who is the developer of Crimson Moon? ↓
Crimson Moon is developed and published by ProbablyMonsters Inc., an independent game company founded by industry veterans with deep expertise in AAA action titles and co-op game design.
3 What platforms is Crimson Moon available on? ↓
Crimson Moon is released across PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring cross-platform cooperative multiplayer.
4 What are the editions and pricing for Crimson Moon? ↓
Crimson Moon offers a Standard Edition for $19.99 USD and a Deluxe Edition for $29.99 USD. The Deluxe Edition includes the full base game, the Ceremonial Armor Set, the Axe of the Gods signature weapon, and entitlement to one post-launch downloadable expansion.
5 What are the best starting weapons in Crimson Moon? ↓
The Radiant Cleaver of Gildenarch (Greatsword) is the premier choice for posture break stagger, while the Seraph Talon Twin Blades (Dual Daggers) offer unmatched attack velocity and rapid Angel Mode gauge charging.
6 What are the minimum hardware requirements for Crimson Moon on PC? ↓
The minimum PC specifications require a 64-bit Windows 10/11 operating system, an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor, 16 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics card, and 50 GB of SSD storage space.