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Everything is Crab has unlock-based meta-progression, not permanent stat levelling. Each run starts from its selected Genetic and normal base stats; lasting progress comes from Pressure-first evolution unlocks, Genetics, achievements, Challenges, cosmetics, Codex completion, and the Endless gate.
Everything is Crab has unlock-based meta-progression, not permanent stat levelling. Each run starts from its selected Genetic and normal base stats; lasting progress comes from Pressure-first evolution unlocks, Genetics, achievements, Challenges, cosmetics, Codex completion, and the Endless gate.
Use the related guide page for the concrete build, evolution, or genetics choices that fit this answer.
Read guide| Search question | Do next | Open this page |
|---|---|---|
| Is there meta-progression? | Yes, but it is unlock-based rather than permanent stat levelling. Runs still begin from the selected Genetic and normal base stats. | Unlock Tracker |
| What to do after first clear? | Push one early Pressure level with the same stable build, then check Codex changes before testing a new start. | Unlock Tracker |
| What does Pressure unlock? | Version 1.1 moved former Challenge-gated evolutions onto first-time Pressure clears, so each new Pressure milestone can expand the future evolution pool. | Evolution Crosswalk |
| Which unlock matters first? | Pick one family: Genetics, achievements, Challenges, animals, cosmetics, or a build-specific evolution. Do not farm all of them in one run. | Genetics Matrix |
| How do I avoid missing Codex entries? | Track seen, unlocked, completed, finalised, and patch-verified as different states. | Evolution Crosswalk |
| When does Endless fit? | Treat Pressure 10 as the gate. Once unlocked, look for the Endless button immediately left of the other two run-mode buttons; a current player report shows that this entry point is easy to miss. | Endless and Extinction |
The lasting reward is a broader option pool and more completed goals, not a permanent stack of HP or damage. Use one unlock target per run so progress stays readable.
These related pages connect the current topic to concrete builds, achievements, or mechanics for the next run.
Unlock tracking for evolutions, genetics, achievements, challenges, animals, and patch-sensitive Codex totals.
Read guidePractical articles built from videos, forum discussions, community notes, and route needs.
Read guideA visual index of every guide page, built as a practical map for players and crawlers.
Read guideDetailed archetypes with core evolutions, genetics, phases, risks, and related route links.
Read guideThe links below support specific dated claims, mechanics, or player-route observations on this page; after a patch, use the current in-game text for exact values.
