On Steam hotfix v2.1.6, press any button to skip the chest sequence. The older November 10 official FAQ gave right-click, Esc or the gamepad B button after finding the first chest of each rarity. Use the instruction matching your installed build.
Check the version before changing controls
| Source/build context | Stated skip behavior |
|---|---|
| November 10 known-issues FAQ | First chest of each rarity must be seen; right-click, Esc or B skips later sequences |
| Steam hotfix v2.1.6 | Any button can skip the sequence |
| Other platforms during rollout | The developer scheduled the hotfix for the following week |
This difference is a dated patch change, not a reason to assume your controller is broken. A console or mobile player may still be following the older behavior while Steam has updated.
A short troubleshooting sequence
Confirm the game has finished loading the reward sequence, check your build and try the control described by that version. If the screen remains stuck rather than simply playing an unskippable animation, record the platform and what input still responds for the developer's feedback form.
Skipping does not change the recipe
An animation and the actual chest reward are separate concerns. Skipping a sequence does not prove an evolution condition was met. If you expected a specific weapon, inspect the recipe ingredients and chest eligibility. No instruction here promises that every chest awards an evolution or that an animation skip creates a new reward.
Sources & version notes
Official announcements and dated community references are distinguished below. Exact unpublished values are not inferred.
- Auroch Digital — official FAQ and known issues (checked 2026-11-12)
- Auroch Digital — Hotfix v2.1.6 (2026-11-11)
Compiled from public sources. We have not personally played or tested these procedures. Check your installed build and its tooltips when details differ.