- Deadtime Defenders 2 is coming soon! - 12 May 2026
Greetings Defenders!The Steam page for Deadtime Defenders 2 is LIVE, and we've added the most requested feature by far: online multiplayer. This was a massive undertaking and required rewriting a lot of core systems while maintaining the spirit of the original game.Squad up with friends and deploy on missions filled with new enemies, new weapons, new perks, and new cosmetics.Our vision for Deadtime Defenders 2 is heavily focused on new game modes, new enemy behaviours, shared multiplayer experiences, and deeper gameplay systems that will help you create the ultimate super soldier.We’re building this game in public, and sharing progress for its development on our Discord. We want to include our community in the direction of Deadtime Defenders 2 as much as possible by offering playtests and listening to feedback.If squading up with friends, eliminating baddies, and collecting sick loot to…
- 1.0.3 patch notes. - 20 May 2025
• Bugfix: Added better error handling to the Void Runs which was preventing Valazeus from dying. • Bugfix: Kaboom perk wasn't registering enemy kills which could prevent decreasing enemie kill counts during some game modes. • Bugfix: Grant additional achievements for completing story mode for difficulties lower than the one the player completes. This should apply retroactively. • Bugfix: Players are now awarded the total number of missing skill points after reaching 30+100 to unlock all perks. • Bugfix: Levelling up multiple times no longer causes missing level-up rewards. Now combines the rewards even if you level up multiple times. • Bugfix: Unlocking NPCs in the Codex is fixed. • Bugfix: Chaotic mask now drops in the Underworld. • Bugfix: Reload speed min time clamped to 0 seconds to prevent negative values. Also fixes bug with tiny reload times not reloading the weapon. • Bugfix: So…
- 1.0.2 patch notes. - 12 May 2025
Fixed a game breaking bug that prevented loading your save game when you reached Level 30 / Grit Level 100. Grant 3 additional skills points at level 30. Show the Load Game button on the Main Menu when the player has one or more save files.
- 1.0 Release - 8 May 2025
We have officially exited Early Access with our 1.0 update that adds the single player story campaign to the game. We've also added 3 difficulty modes, achievements, Steam Deck support, and did some rebalancing. It's been a long road for our small team to get here, but we are finally over the finish line and we are thrilled to deliver our vision for the Deadtime Defenders experience to everyone.
- Exiting Early Access on Thursday - 6 May 2025
Thursday we will be exiting Early Access with our 1.0 update that adds the single player story campaign to the game. We've also added 3 difficulty modes, achievements, Steam Deck support, and did some rebalancing. It's been a long road for our small team to get here, but we are finally over the finish line and we are thrilled to deliver our vision for the Deadtime Defenders experience to everyone.
- Discord and Preview Access to Story Mode - 8 April 2025
It's what you've all been waiting for! After a few months of effort by our team - we nearly have the preview version of the story mode update ready for feedback and player testing! In order to better handle feedback, this is the perfect time to announce our Discord which you can join here: https://discord.gg/Z8s2DFWXFV So how do you get to play the story mode? We'll be inviting some members from the Discord community to participate in a beta branch. Join the Discord for your chance to play the update before we go live. Over and out.
- Story Mode Update - 10 December 2024
Greetings, Defenders! We wanted to give an update on the Story Mode since it's taking longer than anticipated. The story’s script has been written, we’ve coded a new system to track progress throughout the campaign, and we've created some brand-new game modes you’ll be playing that support the story. We're currently glueing all these new pieces together so that we can begin play-testing to refine the balance and difficulty soon. That’s it for now, and more updates to come! As you were, Defenders. HUAH!
- New Reduced Price - 23 October 2024
Attention, all monster-mashers, creature-killers, and financially savvy gamers! Gear up, grab your guns and join the fight at a new low price because The Deadtime Defenders need you now more than ever! We’ll keep the discounted price in place until we release the highly anticipated Story Mode feature. In the meantime, don’t miss this opportunity to pick up a legendary looter-shooter at a legendary low price!
- Steam Deck Compatible - 9 October 2024
We’re excited to announce that we’ve completed the steps to ensure Deadtime Defenders plays great on the Steam Deck. The war against Valazeus and his minions is literally in the palm of your hands. Now you can bring your Defender anywhere! We've added and changed the following to make sure it's a great experience on the Steam Deck. Steam Cloud for game saves. Showing the Steam Deck glyphs in the menus. Support for native resolution 1280x800. UI/UX improvements for the Steam Deck. Added new scroll menu options in the Loadout screen. Drop a comment below if you plan to take your Defender on the go! Over and out. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1148700/Deadtime_Defenders
- Abandoned No More - 7 October 2024
Greetings, Defenders! Whether you're a veteran of the Void or a new recruit ready to save the world, we can't wait to pull back the curtain and share what's happening with the beloved monster-hunting looter shooter, Deadtime Defenders! Back in 2020, the game's previous studio made some tough decisions to halt development, and our squad of intrepid soldiers were left for dead behind enemy lines. However, in early 2024, the newly formed Arcane Embers studio (that's us!) put a plan in place to rescue the Defenders and bring them back home ... your home! That's right, Deadtime Defenders is back! What does this mean? As fellow fans of the game, we played countless hours and pored over user reviews to figure out what was working and what could use some TLC. So over the coming weeks, you'll see a stream of patch updates that contain gameplay improvements, quality-of-life fixes, and bug fixes.…
- Update 10 - Rescue Mode - 15 June 2020
A new game mode appears: Rescue! You'll have to eliminate a set number of enemies and then break open the Crystal to save a survivor in this game mode! Rescue Mode We are currently working on the tech changes required to add story mode to the game. One of the things we'll be adding for the story is having to complete rescue missions to unlock specific NPCs instead of "level locking" them. This is our first iteration of this new game mode that will be hooked into the mission system in a future update. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/rescue_mode1.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/rescue_mode3.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/rescue_mode2.png Game Improvements We've improved the graphics for the Void and Rescue mode Crystal and added some VFX when destroying it. This update also includes some performance fix…
- Update 9 - Crafting Update! - 30 May 2020
We have ANOTHER BIG update available today! CRAFTING has been added to Deadtime Defenders! Crafting You can now craft health packs, grenades, molotovs, and a bunch of explosives! Find the blueprint for each item as a drop in game to learn the recipe. Gather up enough materials to create the item. Visit Mac in the HQ at the crafting table and he'll help you craft the gadget. Equip these gadgets in your Loadout and take them on your missions! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/crafting_update_1.png Game Improvements We've cranked up visuals throughout the game, and improved a bunch of the menus. We also added a bunch of QoL fixes and improved the balancing some more. The biggest balancing change is that explosives now do self-damage. Be careful out there! NEW TRAILER! We've refreshed our Steam page with new descriptions, screenshots, and a brand spanking new trailer…
- Update 8 - A new rarity appears! APEX items are now available! - 5 May 2020
Hey everyone! We have a BIG update here - we added an BRAND NEW RARITY to the end-game for Deadtime Defenders! APEX is a new rarity (red) available to players who've reached level 30. APEX weapons come with either 2 talents and 3 mod slots, or 1 talent and 4 mods slots. APEX costumes come with 2 talents. APEX mods, costumes, and weapons, all have increased stats. You can't buy APEX items, you must find them from looting. We also added 4 new costume talents, fixed a ton of bugs, and improved more of the UI / UX. We can't wait to hear what kind of dual talented items everyone finds! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/apex_update_1.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/apex_update_2.png Be sure to join our Discord and chat with the community or provide feedback about the game! http://deadtimedefenders.com/discord/ Features / Improvements • Add…
- Update 7 - Over-levelling and improved UI! - 28 April 2020
Hey everyone! We've added some new end-game content in the form of over-levelling. When you reach the level cap of 30, you earn "grit levels". These are highlighted in the new and improved UI in this update. Grit levels provide MANY more hours of gameplay! We've improved all the UI in the game and the most notable improved screens are the loadout menu and the HUD during gameplay. We've reduced the font size and the button size in almost all games. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/new_hud.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/new_loadout_menu.png Be sure to join our Discord and chat with the community or provide feedback about the game! http://deadtimedefenders.com/discord/ Features / Improvements • Added new OVER-LEVELLING system called - Grit Levels. After reaching the level cap of 30 you can continue to earn progress as you progress tow…
- Update 6 - Recalibration Station - 9 April 2020
Another week, another big update! The RECALIBRATION STATION is here! If you want a bit more control on the RNG in the game - this is the answer! You'll be able to re-roll item stats, upgrade item rarities, and re-roll Legendary weapon talents. Visit Gizmo in the HQ and she'll help you recalibrate your items! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/recalibration_station_hq.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/recalibration_station.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/recalibration_station_reroll.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/recalibration_station_upgrade.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/recalibration_station_talent.png https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/recalibration_station_results.png Be sure to join our Discord and chat with the commun…
- Update 5 - Character Creator - 2 April 2020
The CHARACTER CREATOR is here! Now you can personalize your character with a bunch of hair styles, facial features, hair colors, and skin tones. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/character_creator.png Be sure to join our Discord and share your custom creations with us, to chat with the team, or provide feedback about the game! http://deadtimedefenders.com/discord/ Features / Improvements • The CHARACTER CREATOR is here! Now you can personalize your character with a bunch of hair styles, facial features, hair colors, and skin tones. • Added sound effects when putting items in or taking them out of the vault. • Removed the enemy collider on the Crystal boss. Demons can now pass through it while chasing the player. Bugfixes • Fixed the tech used to mask items in the backpack since it could cause issues with visual clipping. • Fixed a bug that would sometimes cause i…
- Update 4 - Vault Menu - 26 March 2020
VAULT! No longer will you have to sell your excess gear to make room for new loot! A highly requested feature was added this update. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/vault_menu.png Visit Shade (a new NPC) in the HQ to stash and retrieve your gear! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/vault_shade.png Be sure to join our Discord to chat with the team about the new update or provide feedback about the game! http://deadtimedefenders.com/discord/ Features / Improvements • Vaulting added! You can now store items in the Vault using a new NPC - Shade. • Created new bounties for killing the mini-bosses. • Improved the performance of any menus that contain loot. • NPC's have their animation time randomized so that they don't all animate in sync. • Updated two weapon skin names. Bugfixes • Fixed a bug that would cause the audio to cut out when using me…
- Mini-bosses - 19 March 2020
Mini-bosses are here! Boulder, Snapjaw, Rog, Grim, Prawn and Bullseye are new high-value targets that you need to take out during Assault runs! Each zone in Deadtime Defenders has a mini-boss that will randomly spawn for any players past level 5. Every mini-boss comes with their own unique item drops - a new weapon and costume. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/minibosses_snapjaw_attack.gif Be sure to join our Discord to chat with the team about the new content or provide feedback about the game! http://deadtimedefenders.com/discord/ Features / Improvements • Mini-bosses: Boulder, Snapjaw, Rog, Grim, Prawn and Bullseye are new high-value targets that you need to take out during Assault runs! • 6 new weapons and 6 new costumes you can earn from the mini-boss loot drops. • Decreased the size of the mouse cursor. • Renamed the Six-Shooter to the Sheriff since it doe…
- Update 2 - Blitz Game Mode Added - 5 March 2020
Ready to test your mettle? Fight an onslaught of enemies in the NEW GAME MODE - BLITZ! Enemies will keep coming at you until you can't handle it! There is a clock forcing you to keep your kills up, but you'll receive more rewards the more enemies you defeat. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/update02_blitz_mode.png The new game modes we added in Updates 1 & 2 should provide more variety in the gameplay for players working towards Level 30 and hitting the end-game! Full patch notes below. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/update02_level_select_blitz.png Be sure to join our Discord to chat with the team about the new game mode or provide feedback about the game! http://deadtimedefenders.com/discord/ Features / Improvements • New game mode (Blitz) added! • Added tutorials to new games modes. • Renamed Waves mode to Assault. • Enemies spawn cl…
- Update 1 - Defend Game Mode Added - 1 March 2020
A supply drop has landed for the Deadtime Defenders and it's up to you to protect the shipment in the NEW GAME MODE - DEFEND! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/update01_defend_mode.png You will have 90 seconds to keep the shipment in tip-top shape in order to receive the most amount of rewards. There are 3 stages of health for a shipment which will reward you 3, 2 or 1 steel crates when you successfully defend the supplies. You can use the repair rings to restore health back to the supply drop. We've created a new level selection screen to help select different game modes plus we've done some rebalancing, bug fixes, and added some improvements. Full patch notes below. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/apps/1148700/extras/update01_run_deploy.png Be sure to join our Discord to chat with the team about the new game mode or provide feedback about the game! http:/…
