Pizza Hero — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Today's Free Recipe Is Here! | 2025-06-03 | We’re spicing things up in Pizza Hero with a brand new feature: Today’s Free Recipe! Starting now, every time you boot up the game, you’ll see a new recipe featured on the main menu — totally free, no unlocks needed. It changes daily, so check back often to see what’s cooking. These recipes are full builds that let you try out new playstyles, weapon combinations, and more. It’s a great way to experiment, learn, and have fun without spending your in-game resources. We hope it adds a little extra flavor to your sessions. Thanks for playing and supporting Pizza Hero! GET THE PIZZA HERO DLC👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3763570/Pizza_Hero_ |
| Support the Devs With the Pizza Hero Developer Support Bundle | 2025-05-30 | We’ve released a small DLC called the Developer Support Bundle. It doesn’t add any new gameplay or features to Pizza Hero. Instead, it’s a simple way to support our tiny team if you’ve enjoyed the game. Included in the bundle: A set of high resolution Pizza Hero wallpapers Internal charts showing weapon progression A thank-you from us for your support This bundle is just a fun little bonus for anyone who wants to show some extra love for the project. Your support means a lot and helps us continue doing what we love. Thanks again for playing Pizza Hero and being part of this journey. Stay cheesy, The Astro Hound Team GET THE PIZZA HERO DLC👇 h |
| Pizza Hero is 50% off for a limited time! | 2024-10-15 | Exciting news from Astro Hound Studios! As we gear up for the launch of the Disposition demo, we’re thrilled to offer a special, limited-time promotion for Pizza Hero. During Steam Next Fest, you can dive into this saucy adventure for 50% off! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy Pizza Hero at a fantastic price. Plus, make sure to check out the Disposition demo and add it to your wishlist. DOWNLOAD THE DEMO FOR DISPOSITION👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3051480/Disposition/?curator_clanid=45088963 |
| NEW UPGRADE: MAX TIME SPEED ADDED | 2024-09-24 | Pizza Hero Version 0.3.27 brings a new upgrade that increases the gameplay speed. UPDATES More challenging: Healing % of Health Goblins is now 30% (was 40%). Restore Health option when leveling up now heals 50% (was 100%). Less challenging: Health/Gold goblins will now keep spawning regularly after the first round of waves in Endless mode. Goblins will keep spawning at a reduced rate compared with first waves. Max speed multiplier for enemies in endless mode is now 1.8 (was 2.0). Other challenges: Updated Sage icon for in-game achievement badge, Burrata Blossom recipe and Steam achievement. Made various minor changes and adjustments. FIXES: F |
| UPDATE: NEW RECIPES AND ACHIEVEMENTS | 2024-09-09 | Pizza Hero Version 0.3.25 brings new recipes, achievements and a ton more! UPDATES: Added 3 new pizza recipes: Ventricina Blues, Pizza Pie and Burrata Blossom. Added 7 new achievements: 3 for the new pizza recipes and 4 for rescued pets, one for each game world. Adjusted drop rate and types of prize cans for all bosses and arenas. Heavily reduced amount of dropped Golden Cans. Added new upgrade to increase Max Time Speed, this allows to increase the speed of the time up to 2.5x, the Time Speed can be chosen when starting a new game. Added button to refund all upgrades in Upgrades menu. Added more levels to most of the upgrades in Upgrades Men |
| NEW GAME BY ASTRO HOUND: DISPOSITION | 2024-09-02 | We are happy to announce that Astro Hound's new game, Disposition will be entering early release before the end of the year, so wishlist it here! Wishlist Disposition now!👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3051480/Disposition/ |
| UPDATE: UPDATED ENDLESS MODE | 2024-08-26 | Pizza Hero version 0.3.23 improves endless mode and updated achievements. Updates Updated Endless mode in all game worlds to allow gamesave and to make it more challenging. Now enemy stats grow faster, swarms size gets increased over time, special swarms with resistances (to Fire, Freeze, Knockback or All) spawn at higher levels and multiple enemy bosses spawn at higher levels. Updated achievements for Endless mode, reduced waves for: Dreary Woods to 25/50/75/100. Radiant Meadows to 30/60/90/120. Crystalia to 30/60/100/150. Haunting Hollows to 33/66/99/133. Updated the game and the game launcher to improved game launch procedure and added sup |
| UPDATE: 16 NEW ACHIEVEMENTS | 2024-08-16 | Pizza Hero version 0.3.22 introduces 16 new achievements along with numerous other updates. Updates Added 16 new achievements for endless mode, 4 for each game world. Updated Hands enemy in Hunting Hollows to be disabled and go back into the ground upon level up to avoid immediate damage when going back to the game. Updated achievements for total games played, reduced amount of games for higher tier so now tier 8 is for 1000 games played instead of 5000. Also now just starting a game doesn't count, only games actually played count towards completing these achievements: completed world, game over or first cycle of waves completed in endless mo |
| UPDATE: MORE LANGUAGES ADDED! | 2024-08-09 | Hello! We're excited to release version 0.3.21, featuring a bunch of updates including support for 2 new languages and numerous other enhancements. Here's everything included: Updates Added full game translation for 2 more languages: Polish and Turkish. Updated the Idle Charge to make it more powerful, now it discharges every 20 seconds instead of 30 and once triggered it collects gems continuously for a few seconds. Updated green tomato can to last 50 seconds instead of 30. Updated blue tomato can to last 40 seconds instead of 30. Updated cans so now their timer is paused when the player is battling inside an arena. Added button to open up R |
| STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS ADDED TO PIZZA HERO! | 2024-08-05 | The most requested feature is now available in Pizza Hero! We've added 52 Steam Achievements. If you've already met the criteria for these achievements in-game, just launch Pizza Hero, and the achievements will be awarded to your profile upon exiting the game! WISHLIST THE NEXT GAME FROM ASTRO HOUND STUDIOS 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3051480/Disposition/?curator_clanid=45088963 |
| UPDATE: VOLUME SLIDERS ADDED FOR SFX | 2024-08-03 | Today's update (version 0.3.20) includes a few enhancements and fixes that you've been asking for! We've added a much-requested volume slider for sound effects, improved the Endless mode, and implemented several bug fixes. Updates Added a volume slider for sound effects in the Settings menu and Pause menu. Updated graphics for the volume sliders. Improved Endless mode to ensure a more gradual increase in difficulty; reduced the maximum speed of enemies to 2x (previously 3x). Made various minor changes and adjustments. Fixes Resolved an issue in the Level Up menu where the keyboard/controller controls were disabled upon pressing the Start butt |
| MAJOR UPDATE: 8 LANGUAGES ADDED | 2024-07-31 | Hello! We're excited to release version 0.3.19, featuring a host of updates including support for 8 new languages and numerous other enhancements. Here's everything included: Updates Added full game translation for 8 different languages: Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Ukrainian and Russian. Updated Home Arrow to make it less distracting. Increased size of some fonts to make them more visible. Now pigs doesn't deal damage anymore when running away. Now Pork Rind bullets don't transform Heart Lizard and Goblin and target damage enemies first, not bosses. Improved areas of push backs upon level up and revive. |
| Last Chance to Get Pizza Hero For FREE! | 2024-07-25 | It’s your last chance to get Pizza Hero for free. We will be switching to paid on July 27th so get your free copy now and never worry about paying for it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770/Pizza_Hero/ While you’re at it, wishlist Astro Hound Studios next game, Disposition. 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3051480/Disposition/ |
| DangerouslyFunny's Playthrough of Pizza Hero | 2024-07-23 | This is an outstanding playthrough of Pizza Hero. The details are meticulous and the editing is sharp. Pizza Hero will be free until July 27th, so get it now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770/Pizza_Hero/ |
| Creator Page Launched! | 2024-07-22 | Astro Hound Studios is excited to announce the launch of our official Steam Creator page! Click the image above to access it and stay updated with all our latest news and announcements! https://store.steampowered.com/developer/astrohound |
| NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT: DISPOSITION | 2024-07-19 | Astro Hound is thrilled to announce their new game Disposition! Explore a stark office environment, subtly using memory to position items in a cryptic simulation. Wishlist Disposition now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3051480/Disposition/ |
| Cloud Saves Enabled | 2024-07-18 | Are you ready to enjoy Pizza Hero on multiple devices? We're excited to announce that Pizza Hero now supports Steam Cloud Saves! This feature allows you to pick up right where you left off, whether you're switching between your desktop, laptop, or any other compatible device. Dive into the world of Pizza Hero seamlessly and keep the fun going, anytime and anywhere. Happy gaming! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770/Pizza_Hero/ |
| Minor Updates | 2024-07-17 | Version 0.3.18 bring a ton of requested updates to Pizza Hero. Updates: Added home icon pointing to the starting position of paths on the map, that's a simple way to avoid getting lost on the map. Sound effects: Level up, low health and some other sound effects are now less annoying/distracting. Endless mode: now Bosses keep spawning, adjusted speed and damage of enemies. Now the character is better protected from enemies when going back into game upon level up or when reviving. Upgrades menu: improved description of stats, removed scrolling from Upgrades menu, rearranged icons/buttons and slightly increased their size. Topping selection menu |
| Free Event Extended! | 2024-07-14 | We've decided to extend Pizza Hero's free availability until July 27th. After this date, the game will transition to a paid format. Don't miss your chance to get it for free—download it now before it becomes a paid game! We're thrilled to announce that Pizza Hero has surpassed 400,000 downloads! We have several exciting features and updates in the pipeline, and we'll be sharing our roadmap with you soon. Stay tuned! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770/Pizza_Hero/ |
| Minor Update [WINDOWED MODE ADDED] | 2024-07-11 | We've just rolled out a minor update for the game: windowed mode! You can activate it from the main menu. Changelog: Game version is now 0.3.17 Added option to switch between fullscreen mode and windowed mode, the option is available in main menu and in settings menu. Updated UI navigation to fix an uncommon bug happening when the UI is reloaded. Minor changes: removed Cooking mode button, updated level up cards so that the red mark is not covered by the selector, fixed typo in tutorial where instead of "Spacebar" the message said "Stacebar". Currently, the window initially resizes to fit mobile dimensions, but once it's in windowed mode, you |
| Meet the Real Max [VIDEO] | 2024-07-10 | This video was created during the mobile development of Pizza Hero, which has now been ported to Steam. In it, Max has clearly emerged as your go-to companion. Did you know that the default companion in Pizza Hero is actually based off of one of the developer’s black lab? Here are some fun facts about Max: - He was rehomed 5 years ago - He love pears - He is turning 13 next month - He hates it when you touch his paws - He approaches everyone and just wants love all the time - He is the sweetest dog on the planet Want to see more Max? Simply head on over to the discord, and type !maxpic in the general channel. https://store.steampowered.com/ap |
| Get Pizza Hero Free Before It Becomes a Paid Game! | 2024-07-08 | Attention, gamers! Pizza Hero is now available for free on Steam, but this offer won't last long. Simply add the game to your library, and you'll have it forever.. for free! The promotion ends soon, so don't miss out on this exciting adventure! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770/Pizza_Hero/ |
| How to Unlock Companions [VIDEO] | 2024-07-05 | Want more companions? Just follow the trails on the ground, and they might lead you to a cage you need to destroy to free your new companion. But the job’s not done yet! To add the new companion to your unlocks, you must escape through a portal with them. As an added bonus, your new pets will appear on the main menu screen. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770/Pizza_Hero/ |
| Introducing Pizza Tokens! | 2024-07-03 | We have just launched a new tradeable item called Pizza Tokens. These items are available for purchase and can be earned by playing the game. Here are some more details: Earn & Buy: purchase tokens or earn them by playing the game. Support Development: purchasing tokens is a way for players to actively support the ongoing development of Pizza Hero. Simplify Trading: Pizza Tokens establish a standardized value, streamlining the exchange of items in the marketplace. These tokens can be traded but are not sellable. Launch Pizza Hero and start collecting Pizza Tokens now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770/Pizza_Hero/ |
| Increased Uncommon Drop Rate | 2024-06-30 | For today only, we have heavily increased the chances of receiving uncommon items. Fire up the game, and start obtaining now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770 |
| Update Notes for June 28 | 2024-06-28 | Minor improvements to the game launcher. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770 |
| Item Drops in Pizza Hero! | 2024-06-26 | Just by playing Pizza Hero, you'll receive item drops directly in your Steam inventory! Currently, we offer both common and uncommon items, but we plan to expand the selection in the future. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770 |
| PIZZA HERO IS OUT FOR FREE!! - DOWNLOAD LINK | 2024-06-25 | We are happy to announce Pizza Hero is out now! Follow this link below to get it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770 |
| New Name and Release Date: Pizza Hero | 2024-06-19 | We're excited to share that our game has been renamed from Crust Crusaders to Pizza Hero! We've also uploaded several new gameplay videos. Mark your calendars—Pizza Hero is set to launch on June 24th, 2024! - Astro Hound Studios https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202770/Crust_Crusaders/ |
| Crust Crusaders Demo out now! | 2023-03-31 | We are thrilled to announce the release of our first PC game, Crust Crusaders! We have poured our heart and souls into this project for the past few months, and we can't wait for you to try it out. Can you survive for 20 minutes? You will have access to 12 toppings that inflict damage, 3 savory sauces that will help you summon companions, and 6 delicious spices that provide passive bonuses. Additionally, you will have the ability to spend coins on 9 permanent upgrades that will increase your overall stats and help you in your journey. We can't wait for you to experience the adventure we have created. Thank you for your support, and we look fo |