Apr 16, 2026
View on Steam↗The WX-78 Skill Spotlight Update is Now (mostly) Available!
3/5 Moderate
WX-78 receives a new Skill Tree and an expanded 3-bar Circuit system, though the Shadow Affinity branch remains locked for further tuning.
Key Changes
- 1WX-78 Skill Tree added to the game
- 2WX-78 base Circuit system expanded from 2 to 3 bars
- 3Several new Circuits added for WX-78 customization
- 4Clockwork followers now limited to 2 per type (3 for WX-78)
- 5Shadow Affinity skill branch locked until a future hotfix
- 6New 'Butterbee' Beebox skin added to streaming drops
- 7Pantomimed Backpack available as a login reward
All Changes
🤖Characters(3)
- newWX-78: WX-78 Skill Tree added to the game
- buffWX-78: Base Circuit system expanded from 2 bars to 3 bars
- newWX-78: Added several new Circuits for the upgrade system
🌲Gameplay(1)
- changeClockwork followers: Clockwork followers are now limited to 2 per type (3 for WX-78) following the end of the Year of the Clockwork Knight
🎨Cosmetics(4)
- newWX-78 Pretty Dark Idolatry Chest: Added the WX-78 Pretty Dark Idolatry Chest for $5.99usd, containing the Pretty Dark Things Chest and Archaic skin items
- newButterbee Beebox Skin: Added the Butterbee skin for the Beebox to the Chitinous Collection via streaming drops
- newPantomimed Backpack: Added the Pantomimed Backpack as a free login reward
- newAmbassador Skins: New ambassador codes added for Starter Packs, Resurrected All-Chemical Engine, and Nightmarish Magician's Chest skins
📅Coming Soon(3)
- changeShadow Affinity Skill: Shadow Affinity portion of the WX-78 Skill Tree is currently locked and will be added via hotfix
- changeConsole Update: Skill Spotlight update expected to release for console platforms on Monday
- newKlei Fest: Shadow Arc Finale and 10th Anniversary celebration scheduled for Klei Fest in June
Summary
The WX-78 Skill Spotlight has arrived, introducing a dedicated Skill Tree for the automaton and expanding their base Circuit system to three bars. While most of the new skills are available, the Shadow Affinity portion of the tree is currently locked while the developers finalize its design. Additionally, the conclusion of the Year of the Clockwork Knight event brings new permanent limits to Clockwork followers, and several new cosmetic items have been added via the shop, streaming drops, and login rewards.