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9 Lives To Defend is Now on Consoles2025-09-19Hello everyone!We have some great news to share with you: 9 Lives To Defend is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch!We want to thank everyone here on Steam who has supported the game since the beginning. Without you, this wouldn't be possible.If you have friends who play on consoles, now is the perfect time to let them know!Thank you for being part of this journey with us!
Update 1.0.052025-05-28Minor patch update - Feline Master achievement fixed
Update 1.0.042025-04-18Minor patch update - Fixed Sharp Smith card description in Japanese.
Update 1.0.032025-01-30Minor patch update - Fixed minor bugs. - Increased spawn time of the "Centipede Tail" enemy. - Improved skill Recovery Time for each character. - Improved HUD to indicate when the special attack is active.
Update 1.0.022025-01-28Minor patch update - Fixed the Big Rat boss attack bug. - Difficulty balance changes: • Increased the time between attacks of enemies that shoot projectiles. • Reduced the speed of some enemies. • Reduced the health of some enemies. • Increased the spawn interval in the Wild and Brutal levels. • Standardized boss damage: Now all bosses deal 2.0 damage, regardless of difficulty. Note: Modifiers are still available, allowing players to add more challenges if desired.
Update 1.0.012025-01-20Minor patch update - Blood Spear card bug fix. - Balanced "Playful" and "Snappy" difficulties.
9 Lives To Defend 1.0 Released!2025-01-16Hey everyone! I’m thrilled to announce the official release of version 1.0 of 9 Lives To Defend, after nearly 7 months in Early Access! I want to sincerely thank everyone who supported the game with feedback, suggestions, and dedication from the very beginning. Every comment has been essential to get us here. How we started Early Access: • 54 cards • 6 characters • 17 amulets • 4 bosses • 5 maps • 3 difficulty levels • 2 game modes How we ended Early Access: • 71 cards • 9 characters • 11 additional skins • 24 amulets • 6 bosses • 8 maps • 4 difficulty levels • 3 game modes • Modifiers • Mission rewards • Quality of life improvements What's n
Update 0.18.022024-11-25Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ Here is a list of the main points of this update: - Fixed text on chests. - New Toughened modifier. - New Balance. - Code improvements to fix crash issue. - Fixed cardboard box disappearing in the scenery. - Reduced soldier reload speed according to his cooldown level. Thank you everyone for the feedback!
Update 0.18.012024-11-02Minor patch update - Added modifier information to the summary and endgame. - Fixed a bug in the new basement map that caused infinite loop.
Update 0.18.002024-10-29Hey guys! I just released a new update with great news ^.^ Here is a list of the main points of this update: - New Count Loki character. - New Basement map. - New Cyber ​​Ninja skin. - New Astronaut skin. - New Reaper skin. - New Steam Soldier skin. - New Elf skin. - New Sombrero skin. - 7 new missions. - New Powerful Bosses modifier. - Changed the name of challenges to modifiers. - Fixed a bug with Soldier Loki's weapon sprite. - Improved the Bounce ball card. - Improved the Antidote card description. - Improved the Kanabo card description. - Fixed skin selection in the UI. - Performance improvements. - Minor bug fixes. Thanks everyone for t
Update 0.17.082024-10-19Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - New Luchador skin. - New mission to unlock Luchador skin. - UI improvements. - Fixed cardboard shield to not collide with trash barriers. - New event check for final boss spawn. - Improved burning effect for the Matchstick card.
Update 0.17.072024-10-07Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - New Pirate skin. - New mission to unlock Pirate skin. - New Mecha skin. - New mission to unlock Mecha skin. - Overhauled the Scrather card to include primary slots. - UI improvements, including removing equipped amulet by clicking on the icon.
Update 0.17.062024-10-01Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - New ninja skin. - New mission to unlock ninja skin. - New Fly Swatter card. - New Bouncy Ball card. - New Insecticide card. - UI improvements.
Update 0.17.052024-09-20Minor patch update - UI improvements on the skill upgrade screen
Update 0.17.042024-09-17Minor patch update - Fixed display of unlock description of characters
Update 0.17.032024-09-17Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - New challenge window in the selection menu. - 4 New optional challenges. - New Baby Loki Skin for the original Loki in the selection menu. - New mission to unlock the Baby Loki Skin. - FPS change in the options menu. - Added gradual increase in the cost to reroll with each use. - Updated the price of the Jewel of Time amulet from 1500 to 2500. - Minor bug fixes.
Update 0.17.022024-09-06Hey guys! I just released a new small update ^.^ - Improved the burning effect of the matchstick card. - Revised Sheriff Loki's special attack. - New enemy Centipede Tail. - Fixed a bug with a bowl on the Hallway map.
Update 0.17.012024-09-04Hey guys! I just released a new small update ^.^ - Controller vibration bug fix - Sort quests by completed/not completed/claimed
Update 0.17.002024-09-01Hey guys! I just released a new update with great news ^.^ Here is a list of the main points of this update: - New Hallway map. - New character Sheriff Loki. - New missions for the map and character. - Improved display of match data in the selection menu. - Added option to disable controller vibration. - Balance changes. - Reduced time delay between the second dash of the double dash amulet. - Gameplay and UI bug fixes.
Update 0.16.032024-08-20Hey guys! I just released a new update 0.16.03 ^.^ - New difficulty level. - Achievements fix. - Bug fix for cucumber card at max level. - Reduced enemy egg limit. - Small improvement to samurai special. - Code fix for toaster attack. - Poop bomb sound fix without volume control. - Bug fix for spawning enemies in endless mode. - Bug fix for FlyBoss attack. - Small UI improvement for gamepad use. - Bug fix for enemy projectiles during death (inverted control). - Balance changes. - Amulet bug fix. - Performance improvement. I thank everyone who shares their feedback, helping to improve the game experience.
Update 0.16.022024-08-14Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - Bug fixes
Update 0.16.012024-08-13Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - New Matchstick card. - Fixed crash bug in selection menu. - Fixed boss health check bug. - Performance improvement. I appreciate everyone's support and feedback to make the game better and better.
Update 0.16.002024-08-03Hey guys! I just released a new update with great news ^.^ Here is a list of the main points of this update: - New character Boxer Loki. - New garage map. - Performance improvements. - Hideout alert for completed missions. - Increased enemy speed CyberTick Kamikaze. - Fixed bug with the "focused talent" amulet. - New balancing. - Reduced poisoning time to 3 seconds (purple projectile). - New "Slapper" mission. - Added time advantage after choosing an upgrade card and after opening a chest. - Improved Plasma shield, now it does not deactivate when using a cardboard shield. - Improved Jungle Trap, now it relocates after a certain distance. - Fi
Update 0.15.162024-07-20Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - Improved enemy spawning system. - New Cyber ​​Tick enemy. - New Cockroach Egg enemy. - New Poisonous Spider Egg enemy. - CupPush attack bug fix. - Windowed mode settings revised.
Update 0.15.152024-07-17Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ Here is a list of the main points of this update: - Implementation of Endless mode. - Change in trip bonus, now the bonus will be for each defeated boss, and you can receive a partial bonus when you die. - Improved the throwing speed of the Viking axe. - Corrected Adrenaline card description. - Added information about the number of defeated bosses in the gameover, winner and summary (tab). - Changed the color of the chest when it fills up. - Reduced the freezing volume of Wizard Loki. - Fixed UI at the end of the match. - Removed brightness on the character selection screen. - Fixed the "Washitsu" ac
Update 0.15.142024-07-08Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - Added 2 New Bosses. - Improved 24min match (inclusion of more bosses). - Added resolution setting. - Improved chest grouping system.
Update 0.15.132024-07-03Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - Mission rewards added. Now you can enter the hideout and claim rewards for completing your missions.
Update 0.15.122024-06-29Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ - Fixed translation bug at the end of the match - Fixed Loki keeps shooting after the winner screen - Bug fixed for mission Specialist - Bug fixed for mission Versatile - Improved UI in character selection to make it easier to find *note: working in parallel on Loki Boxer and new bosses
Update 0.15.112024-06-27Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ Here is a list of the main points of this update: - Protection to not pick up kibble bowls with full health. - New amulet that gives 100% chance of enemies dropping kibble. - Fixed black screen bug after gameover. - Waiting system for accumulated chests. - Improved feedback on the attack of the last boss. - Fixed bug with end-of-match bonus. - 2x kibble amulet now works on gameover too. - Fixed bug with kibbles under the chest timer. - Fixed bug with the Little box. - Fixed bug with the chest UI overlapping the winner screen and black screen.
Update 0.15.102024-06-23Update 0.15.10 Hey guys! I just released a new update ^.^ Here is a list of the main points of this update: - Improved recovery time after coffin. - Reduced slug slime time. - Updated Gale Push skill. - Updated Katana Strike skill. - Added 4 new amulets. - Improved amulet UI. - Fixed minor bugs.