Bug Alliance — 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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| Hotfix – Portal Crash & Ability Unlock Fix | 2026-09-13 | A small hotfix is now live:Fixed a crash that could occur when entering a new portal with certain builds.Fixed Ability Unlock Condition progress not increasing correctly for some abilities.Thanks for the reports! 🐛 |
| Echoes of Volucris Major Update - Hotfix | 2026-09-07 | Small changes and quick error fixes |
| Echoes of Volucris — Major Update | 2026-09-06 | ECHOES OF VOLUCRIS — MAJOR UPDATEThis is not mankind’s story anymore.Bug Alliance is changing.This Major Update is more than a collection of new content. It restructures how you experience the world, how the story unfolds, and how far you can push a run before the chaos takes over.Story Mode is now its own experience. Chaos Surge has been rebuilt around escalating chaos. The Lore Book has evolved into the Volucris Archives.And this is only the beginning.IMPORTANT: SAVE DATA RESETWith this Major Update, existing save data will be reset. As Bug Alliance is still in Early Access, we are restructuring how progression and the story are experienced |
| Bug Alliance — Early Access Roadmap Update | 2026-08-28 | Early Access Roadmap UpdateHey Bugs,Before launching Bug Alliance into Early Access, we shared a roadmap built around delivering a new Major Update approximately every 2–3 months.As development continued, we started looking more closely at what Bug Alliance really needed next.Instead of simply adding the next planned batch of content, we decided to focus on something more meaningful: improving the overall player experience, giving the story of Bug Alliance a much stronger place in the game, and creating more distinctive ways to play.That decision led to our upcoming Major Update, Echoes of Volucris, arriving in September.It will introduce som |
| Bug Alliance is part of Steam Bullet Fest! | 2026-06-08 | Bug Alliance is joining Steam Bullet Fest!For the duration of the festival, jump into fast-paced bullet-filled action, fight through chaotic swarms, and experiment with powerful build combinations.The leaderboards are also open for new challengers. Survive longer, push higher, and see how far you can climb.Bug Alliance is available now on Steam Early Access!Thank you for playing and supporting the game. |
| Small Update: UI Improvements, Leaderboards & Status System Changes | 2026-06-08 | Hello everyone,We’ve released another small update for Bug Alliance. This patch focuses on UI improvements, leaderboard visibility, status effect changes, QoL updates, and several small bug fixes.Patch NotesMade several UI-related improvements and fixes.Leaderboard now shows up to 50 players.Added a new Status System.Status effects now deal damage based on a percentage of the highest damage source.Status effects now deal their appropriate damage type. Previously, all status damage was treated as physical damage.Bleed is no longer removed at the 3rd stack. It now continues dealing damage over time based on its duration.Added several QoL improv |
| Small Update: Fixes & Gameplay Adjustments | 2026-06-06 | Hello everyone,We’ve released a small update for Bug Alliance focused on bug fixes, synergy corrections, and a few gameplay adjustments. Thanks again for the feedback and reports — they help us improve the game step by step.Patch NotesSwarm Beacon now only uses Pruver’s Vengeance Merchant buff.Fixed an error that could occur during a random mission.Fixed Blobber synergy blast not using the correct skin for Kazi’s first weapon with synergy mortar.Fixed Nox Cloud not activating until its duration ended. It now activates properly when the cooldown is ready.Toxister now always fires the maximum number of projectiles.Fixed bonus speed from Nox Clo |
| Stabilization & Fixes Update is Now Live! | 2026-06-04 | Stabilization & Fixes Update is Now Live!Hi everyone,Our first Early Access update for Bug Alliance is now live!This update focuses on stabilization, balance improvements, quality-of-life changes, bug fixes, and player feedback. We’ve also added Leaderboards, so players can now compete, compare their best runs, and prove who has survived the chaos the longest.This is not a huge content update, but it is an important one for improving the core experience before the next major roadmap update.Leaderboards Are Here!Leaderboards have been added to Bug Alliance!You can now compete for your best runs, compare your scores with other players, and show |
| Bug Alliance is Now Available in Early Access! | 2026-05-14 | Bug Alliance is Now Available in Early Access!After a long development journey, we’re excited to finally open the gates of Volucris and let players jump into the war against the chaos. Early Access is the beginning of a bigger journey for Bug Alliance, and we’ll be expanding the game with new chapters, maps, characters, systems, balance improvements, and community-driven updates throughout development.Thank you to everyone who played the demo, shared feedback, wishlisted the game, or supported us along the way.Early Access RoadmapOur Early Access roadmap is designed to expand Bug Alliance step by step with major content updates.At launch, the |
| Major Update + New Demo: The Big Overhaul Is Here! | 2026-03-02 | We listened to feedback and focused on the fundamentals: clarity, pacing, and build identity. This update brings a revamped UI, gameplay improvements, and reworked systems—plus a refreshed demo so you can try the new direction right now.What’s new:Redesigned Characters, Weapons and AbilitiesPlay as a growing roster of bug warriors—each built around a distinct combat identity.Every bug has 2 weapons and 4 abilitiesBefore a run, choose 1 weapon and 1 ability to level up during the matchDuring gameplay, you may gain one additional random ability, opening new combosStart with Pruver - a genius engineer, then unlock more bugs by completing specifi |
| No Time To Loot event exclusive Broadcast | 2025-09-22 | Welcome to Bug Alliance broadcast!Bug Alliance is A brutal pixel-action RPG where bugs rise against the worm empire. Fight in 3 unique game modes, evolve through battles, and reclaim your world — forge your legend in Bug Alliance!Demo content:1 playable character,2 Game Modes (Onslaught and Resistance),4-5 Tactical Gear,Mining Boost feature,Ascension and Evolution,2 Maps available for Onslaught mode and 2 Maps for Resistance,Lore Book (only Ascension part)Early Access release is coming out on December 2025. Wishlist and stay tuned! |
| BUG ALLIANCE GAMEPLAY SHOWCASE | 2025-09-03 | Wondering what is Bug Alliance? It is a pixel action RPG with 3 brutal game modes, epic bug warriors, wild evolutions, challenges and a lot more!Watch this Broadcast and learn more! Be careful, high addiction risk!Wishlist and Try Demo now! ːsteamhappyː |
| [Devlog] Introducing New Feature: Ascendancy Sub-Classes | 2025-07-06 | Long time ago we have started working on how to make the progression system more interesting and engaging. Today we bring brand new system called Ascendancy Sub-Classes. Before, players were not getting any bonuses, special perks and etc depending on legendary weapons and abilities they use. But now things are changed a lot! P.S: New update will be available in Early Access release. However if you want to try it out before everyone else, you can play Exclusive build here on our Itch.io page.Each character has 4 unique ascendancy sub-classes, which players can unlock by combining a legendary weapon with a legendary ability. To do so, player |
| [Devlog] Introducing New Feature - Tactical Gears | 2025-06-18 | Tactical Gears are coming to Bug Alliance!Unlock powerful tools like grenades, elemental ammo, airstrikes & more — earn them through kills and dominate the battlefields. You can unlock new tactical gears while evolving your character. Each gear is unlocked at certain Evo stage. This feature will be available in Early Access release. However, currently it is also available in Exclusive Build on Itch.io.Think fast. Strike harder. Evolve smarter.There are 15 tactical gears are available currently:Frag Grenade - deals explosive damage and bleeds enemies.Magnetic Pull - pulls essence, ammo, health and other collectibles towards player.Echo Pulse - |
| MAJOR DEMO UPDATE 3.0 IS LIVE! | 2025-05-24 | NEW FEATURES, REWORKS, IMPROVEMENTS, MUSIC AND MORE AWAIT YOU! NEW CHARACTER REDESIGNS AND REWORKS Our bug warriors just got a makeover! Each character has been visually redesigned with more detail, personality, and flair—bringing their unique playstyles to life like never before. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVAMPED GAME MODES We've overhauled our core game modes for tighter pacing and more thrilling challenges. Onslaught mode brings you unforgettable survival experience with progressive difficulty increment and smarter enemy waves. Resistance mode now makes you fee |
| DEMO UPDATE 2.1 | 2025-03-08 | LOOT CHESTS AND BARREL LOOTS Enemies can drop loot chest which contain some amount of essence. Later on we plan to add random upgrade cards and power-up loots into the chest. Barrels may contain some loots as well, such as ammo, medkit, essence and etc. So do not hesitate to break them. LEVEL UP EFFECT An effect for character in game level up has been added. This will make the level up system more interesting and increase the engagement. DEATH ANIMATION AND EFFECT According to feedback, an animation and effect for character death is added. Now it is not directly shows the result screen, which increases the game experience. BUG FIXES |
| NEW DEMO UPDATE 2.0 IS AVAILABLE NOW! | 2025-02-28 | New Main Menu and Game Setup System New main menu is here—sleeker, faster, and more intuitive than ever! In addition, new game setup system makes you choose settings you wish, select your character and jump into the action with ease. Completely New Revamped UI Introducing better, eye catching and easy to use HUD. More minimalistic view makes it easier to check stats, while not being distracted from the game. No more complex system! Auto-Aim System Due to the high amount of feedback, we finally brought auto-aim feature to the game. Players now can use it to easily aim and enjoy the rest. Auto-aim can be toggled on / off, so feel free to use it |
| THE DAYS OF RAMADAN - NEW DEMO SHOWCASE | 2025-02-25 | |
| DEVLOG Part 1 - Challenges & Achievements | 2025-02-09 | We have finally finished working on Challenges and Achievement system. Currently there are 74+ challenges in the game, as well as Steam achievements. By completing these challenges players will be able to unlock new bug characters, maps, rewards and more. This feature will be available with full game release in early 2025. In addition we aim to add even more engaging and hardcore challenges. Stay tuned for more Devlog updates! |
| BUG ALLIANCE - NEW DEMO UPDATE SHOWCASE | 2024-11-30 | |
| BUG ALLIANCE - Steam Next Fest Broadcast | 2024-10-13 | |
| BUG ALLIANCE - NEW GAMEPLAY SHOWCASE | 2024-10-02 | |
| BUG ALLIANCE GAMEPLAY SHOWCASE | 2024-09-17 | |
| THE WARFRONT UPDATE NOW LIVE! | 2024-08-12 | NEW GAME MODE - RESISTANCE In this mode players will have to defend the mining station, while it gathers valuable resources. For that players should build towers on fructure points or platforms using Freotine. Players also can upgrade towers and mining station with Freotine. Each mining stage lasts 5 minutes, after which players choose whether to continue mining for another 5 minutes or take farmed resources and evacuate. And chance of rare resources and game difficulty increases each round. How deep will you be able to mine? NEW BUG CHARACTER - BROGAR (Available in exclusive patreon build) Brogar is a juggernaut berserker with immense power |
| DEMO UPDATE#3 NOW LIVE! | 2024-07-14 | CHANGELOG Added a duration to Pruver's turret ability Tweaks made on upgrade cards Tweaks made on abilities and weapons Added new upgrade card - Ability Range Added slow motion effect when dashing Small bug fixes |
| DEMO UPDATE#2 NOW LIVE! | 2024-06-14 | CHANGELOG Improved turret & drone AI logic Added laser to the turret & increased accuracy Improved Tutorial windows before game starts Improved enemy AI logic and pathfinding Adjusted enemy difficulty increase after boss waves Upgraded stats now will be visible in pause menu Improved Kazi’s ability stats Small bug fixes |
| DEMO UPDATE#1 NOW LIVE! | 2024-06-10 | NEW BUG CHARACTERS Finally new Bugs have arrived! With unique weapons and abilities Octavius & Kazi are ready to demolish worms and show them who is the boss! NEW MAPS In addition, 2 new playable maps are available. Cleanse the ancient Blood Forest & Screaming Quarry, which was the place of torments for slave bugs. CHANGELOG Added 2 new Bug characters: Octavius the Hunter Tarantula Kazi the Mad Scientist Stinkbug Added 2 new playable maps Blood Forest Screaming Quarry Added Tutorial window before game starts Changed Upgrade Card selection key to ENTER Fixed camera view Fixed a bug with character selection Fixed Highscore point saving bug Smal |