Chicken Invaders 3 — patch notes and updates

Stored observation / content update: 2026-09-26T12:01:06.000Z

Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.

Update	Date	Excerpt / source
Episode 3 v.35	2026-09-26	The main change in this update is the introduction of multiplayer. Note that multiplayer on the original games is separate from multiplayer on Episodes – to play together, ensure that both you and your friends are all running the same ‘flavour’. There is also much improved support for Steam Remote Play Together – namely, you can now hot-plug controllers while you’re playing and the game will use them on the fly (this capability is required for Remote Play Together to function correctly). You no longer need the workaround of changing the game’s language after your friend connects (only holds for Episodes – you still need the workaround for the
Episode 3 v.25	2026-04-28	Minor maintenance release. More information about this update can be found here: https://forum.chickeninvaders.com/t/episodes-v-25/38836
Episode version 24	2025-08-12	Two main changes in this update: Accessibility settings (no shakes, no flashes, no scrolling) in Options → Gameplay. “Cheat” unlockables (infinite lives, infinite missiles, infinite weapon power). Note that these unlockables come with a hefty score penalty, and while activated they also block specific medals. Any mid-mission progress as well as all Options menus will be lost.
v.23 update	2025-05-26	This is a minor maintenance release. Changelog: https://forum.chickeninvaders.com/t/ciu-version-155/36721
Episode version 22	2025-04-14	This is a minor maintenance update. Changelog here: https://forum.chickeninvaders.com/t/ciu-version-154/36248
Episode version 21	2025-02-20	Two main changes in this update (which affects the Episode only, not the original game) Added support for two-player games on the same computer Steam achievements now work
Episode update v.20	2025-01-16	This is a small update to the Episode which: Adds a loading screen (to fix the stuttering caused by the initial asset preload). Pro tip: you can still press ESC to skip the loading screen (although of course the loading will still continue in the background, potentially causing stutters for a few seconds). Adds the "automatic" option for letterboxing (which will stretch up to 20%, then letterbox beyond that). Due to changes to some internal files, this update will regrettably reset any in-progress mission, and also any Options relating to Graphics/Sound/Controls/etc.
Saving progress fix	2025-01-11	This is a very small update that nevertheless fixes a very serious issue: being unable to save your progress if your Steam name started with certain emoji.
Episode 3 Update	2025-01-09	EPISODE 3 This is a free major update which introduces the new "Episode" format: a fundamental rework of the game incorporating several significant and far-reaching enhancements: Remastered graphics. Now in glorious Full HD 1920x1080 (16:9), rather than the original 1600x960 (5:3). Each wave, cutscene, and menu has been individually reviewed and tweaked to account for the new aspect ratio and screen dimensions. Improved weapons. The weapon roster has been reworked and rebalanced. This is the cumulative result of a large player community effort to make all weapons equally effective and fun to use. New engine. More display options, more visual
Chicken Invaders Soundtrack now available!	2023-02-16	The Chicken Invaders Soundtrack has been released! Get it now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2248460/Chicken_Invaders_Soundtrack -25% for the first week! You've heard it before. It's always been in the background, fanning your sense of heroism, making you sweat in nail-biting tension, spurring you on to a chicken-blasting frenzy... And now you can enjoy it whenever you please! This quadruple soundtrack album contains all music from Chicken Invaders: Revenge of the Yolk, Ultimate Omelette, Cluck of the Dark Side, and Universe. It's a big and intricate orchestral score, composed and produced by wonderfully talented 2dB Music Production. Si
November 2021 update	2021-11-10	Windows: This update fixes certain translations and other minor cosmetic issues. Mac: This update ensures compatibility with macOS 12 Monterey, and also fixes a sound issue (namely, no sound at all) under certain circumstances. Linux: As a reminder, we have recently discontinued all Linux games due to insufficient market interest and increasing maintenance costs. The recommended way to play this game now is through Steam's Proton: right-click on the game in your Library, select "Properties", then "Compatibility", and force one of the Proton versions there.
macOS 10.15 Update	2019-12-27	We've just issued a small update to the macOS version of the game, which improves compatibility with Retina screens under macOS 10.15 Catalina.
Cumulative Update September 2019	2019-09-15	We've just issued a cumulative update (Windows, Mac, Linux) to update the Steam version of the game with the latest improvements, bug fixes, and compatibility tweaks.
Chicken Invaders 3 Bundles	2016-12-03	For those of you interested in completing your Chicken Invaders 3 experience, we've released the Deluxe bundle (Chicken Invaders 3 + all DLC). Alternatively, for the ultimate chicken hunter, we have the Complete Set bundle (all Steam Chicken Invaders episodes + all DLC). Deluxe: http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1762/ Complete Set: http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1759/
Chicken Invaders 3 Bundles	2016-12-03	For those of you interested in completing your Chicken Invaders 3 experience, we've released the Deluxe bundle (Chicken Invaders 3 + all DLC). Alternatively, for the ultimate chicken hunter, we have the Complete Set bundle (all Steam Chicken Invaders episodes + all DLC). Deluxe: http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1762/ Complete Set: http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1759/
Chicken Invaders 3 Update	2015-09-17	Today we released an update for Chicken Invaders 3. Apart from minor improvements, it adds language support for: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish. Note: We have made changes to the way the game is launched under Mac and Linux, so this update is mandatory for those platforms.
Chicken Invaders 3 Update	2015-09-17	Today we released an update for Chicken Invaders 3. Apart from minor improvements, it adds language support for: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish. Note: We have made changes to the way the game is launched under Mac and Linux, so this update is mandatory for those platforms.
Small update	2015-07-09	We've just issued a small update that fixes a couple of images on the "Career Medals" screen. Both the main game and all DLC packs have been corrected.
Small update	2015-07-09	We've just issued a small update that fixes a couple of images on the "Career Medals" screen. Both the main game and all DLC packs have been corrected.