Crawl Timeline ( Real )

game_release
January 20, 2017

Release of Crawl

Crawl, a dungeon crawler video game developed by Powerhoof, was officially released.

Crawl Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Year 0, Month 1, Day 1

Discovery of the Abyssal Dungeon

An ancient dungeon is uncovered beneath the earth, filled with dark magic and deadly creatures. This marks the beginning of the Crawl.

adventure
Year 0, Month 1, Day 10

First Hero Enters the Dungeon

A brave adventurer ventures into the dungeon, encountering traps and monsters for the first time.

supernatural_event
Year 1, Month 3, Day 5

Monsters Gain Sentience

The dungeon's monsters develop awareness and the ability to possess adventurers, turning the dungeon into a living, evolving challenge.

power_shift
Year 2, Month 6, Day 12

Rise of the Dungeon Lords

Powerful monsters emerge as Dungeon Lords, commanding other creatures and challenging intruders with greater ferocity.

milestone
Year 3, Month 1, Day 1

Adventurer Ascends as the Dungeon King

A noteworthy hero successfully defeats the dungeon's monsters and claims the title of Dungeon King, only to find the dungeon's cycle restarting.

lore_development
Year 3, Month 2, Day 15

Cycle of Possession Established

It becomes clear that adventurers can possess monsters, and the possessive struggle defines the dungeon’s gameplay and lore.