The Caustic 3 Archive is an ongoing preservation project.
New material is recovered, research is carried out, tools are developed, projects are built and the website continues to evolve.
This page provides a running record of significant updates across the Archive and its related projects.
📅 30 September 2026
A new mirror of the Ultimate Caustic Presets Collection has been added to the archive. The collection contains 3,111 preset files organised by Caustic machine and pack, with individual files available to browse and download alongside the complete 7 GB collection.
Browse the Collection: Explore the full collection, organised by machine and pack, on the dedicated
Ultimate Caustic Presets Collection page
Download the Full Collection: The complete 7 GB ZIP is preserved on Archive.org, with individual files also available for download.
Creator Sources: The collection contains work from many different creators; the archived folder structure preserves the pack names and source groupings where available.
📅 28 September 2026
The Caustic 3 Skin Archive has been expanded with a growing collection of archived skins, each presented with screenshots and download links. The new gallery makes it easier to browse the available skins and see their appearance before downloading.
Browse the Skin Archive: Explore the full collection on the dedicated Caustic 3 Skin Archive
More Information Coming: Individual skin entries will continue to be expanded with creator details, original sources, compatibility information, and other archival notes as they are researched.
Help Expand the Archive: If you have old Caustic 3 skins that aren't represented, or information about their creators or original sources, please get in touch.
Join the Community Discussion: The Skins Gallery has been announced on r/Caustic3. You can view the Reddit post to see the discussion, drop your feedback, and follow updates from other Caustic users.
📅 24 August 2026
Give your desktop directories a custom visual identity. The initial public release of Caustic Folder Icon Manager is now live, featuring a portable Windows setup, live before/after layout previews, and full diagnostic checking.
Explore the Tool: You can find the full setup instructions and download the portable build on our dedicated Folder Icon Manager Tools Page.
Join the Community Discussion: The initial release was announced on r/Caustic3. You can view the Reddit release post to see the discussion, drop your feedback, and follow updates from other Caustic users.
📅 August 2026
The Caustic Folder Icon Manager has been documented as part of the Archive's tools collection.
The portable Windows utility allows Caustic-related folders to use custom icons and provides tools for applying, resetting and managing the visual organisation of a Caustic collection.
The project is designed to help turn a large Caustic folder collection into a more recognisable and organised Windows environment.