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Separate the crash path from progress troubleshooting
The official patch history describes two different categories: a specific Custom Mode crash and separate unlock fixes. A focused report should not blend them into one diagnosis.
- Record the current version and whether Custom Mode is enabled.
- If it crashes at Dracula's Boss Cell selection, write down the fixed number of Boss Cells and which cells were selected; the 35.9 note names that setup specifically.
- Do not claim the crash note restores a missing unlock. If a cell or head is absent, separately record the boss/cell completion and check the named 35.2/35.5 entries.
- Avoid repeatedly changing settings or saving over a valued run before recording the menu state and, where available, protecting the save.
- If the crash persists on a current build, report the selection sequence and mode without attaching private saves or account data.
| Symptom | Relevant official note | Keep separate from |
|---|---|---|
| Crash selecting Dracula's Boss Cell with fixed cell count | Update 35.9 null-access crash fix | A missing Boss Cell unlock |
| Retroactive Boss Cell issue | Update 35.2 fix | Custom Mode crash reproduction |
| Retroactive head unlock issue | Update 35.5 fix | A guaranteed fix for every cosmetic unlock |
| Different crash/menu state | Record build and exact selection | Assuming the documented combination matches |
References: Motion Twin: Dead Cells official patch notes
Prepare a clean community question
Keep the request narrow: ask whether the exact Custom Mode selection matches the official crash note, rather than asserting the save is corrupt.
- List game version, fixed Boss Cell count and selected cells.
- Describe whether the crash occurs at Dracula's Boss Cell selection or whether a separate unlock is absent.
- Link the matching Motion Twin patch note and mark other player reports as unverified.
- Never attach account credentials or your only copy of a save.
References: Dead Cells Steam Discussions
Before you play
- I recorded the displayed platform, mode and game build.
- I separated an on-screen observation from my theory about its cause.
- I checked the linked official source for the mechanic or setting.
- I removed account details and private save data from anything I plan to share.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 35.9 note describe a missing-unlock fix?
No. It describes a null-access crash with a fixed number of activated Boss Cells while selecting Dracula's Boss Cell. The retroactive unlock fixes are separate entries.
Should I replay immediately?
First confirm the build, Custom Mode setting, fixed cell count and whether this is a crash or a missing unlock.
Can the tool check my game profile?
No. It produces a report draft from values you enter locally.
Sources & revision notes
Editorial revision: November 7, 2026; not a gameplay test date. The reference notes identify source limits and version differences.
- Motion Twin: Dead Cells official patch notes (Official)
Official patch history checked November 7, 2026. Updates 35.0–35.2 document cursed exits, Boss Cell-dependent limits and countdown behavior; Update 35.7 fixes the number of cursed biomes always showing zero on some seeds. Update 35.9 separately documents a Custom Mode null-access crash. These entries do not diagnose an individual run. No run was played.
- Dead Cells Steam Discussions (Community)
External user-generated venue, not GamerWin-verified advice. Include the exact platform, build, mode and observed state; never share credentials or private save/account data.
November 7, 2026: first publication, separates the documented 35.9 Custom Mode crash from retroactive unlock fixes; no crash or run was tested.
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