- Hotfix Patch Notes - v1.0.2 - 2 September 2026
Hello, heroes! We've got a small hotfix to address a few minor bugs, including an issue with tracking achievement progress!Bug FixesFixed an issue wherein progress for the achievement "From Someplace Even Higher" (Spend 300 Seconds in the Air as Flyboy) would stop tracking after the first time progress was madeFixed an issue wherein reviving from a KO on Construction Zone would teleport the playerFixed various pathfinding issues for CPU players on Construction Zone
- Hotfix Patch Notes - v1.0.1 - 27 August 2026
Hello, heroes! We've got a small hotfix to address a few post-launch bugs!ChangesAdjusted the spawns on Mt. Olympus to better align with the center of the stageBug FixesFixed an issue wherein King Penguini would show up uninvited to matches on Track and FieldFixed an issue wherein certain assets on Construction Zone were missing texturesFixed an issue wherein pressing buttons on the gamepad during loading would turn the screen blackFixed an issue wherein the loading indicator would not appear on the loading screen under certain conditionsFixed an issue wherein KOing players with thrown objects would not contribute to the achievement "Duck!" (KO 20 Players with Thrown Objects)
- Beta Branch Update - August 18th, 2026 - 18 August 2026
We've pushed an update to the beta branch of the game, featuring a polishing pass and a number of bug fixes! As usual, these will be pushed to the main branch once sufficient testing has occurred.ChangesAdded unlockable artwork, hand-made by a variety of wonderful artists!Added the ability to scroll the info/help menus at the character select using the gamepadUpdated the creditsUpdated a number of old screenshots in the How to Play menuAdded new entries to the How to Play menuAdded a button for the How to Play menu at the main menuAdjusted the highlight outlines for certain characters to help visual clarityBug FixesFixed issues with the progress tracking for a number of Steam achievementsFixed an issue wherein tokens would not follow the cursor in certain circumstancesFixed an issue wherein the pause menu could be controlled by other players in certain circumstancesFixed an issue wherei…
- Hotfix - August 13th, 2026 - 13 August 2026
Hello, heroes! We're releasing a hotfix for a particular issue that was discovered in our last update. With this update, we're also pushing new Steam achievements, and implemented the gallery!ChangesNew Steam achievementsAdded new unlockable artwork to character galleriesAdded local save system for tracking gameplay stats (currently used for unlocking artwork)Bug FixesFixed bug wherein pressing start at character select would stop music and prevent players from using keyboard or gamepads during stage selectKnown IssuesAn issue wherein Steam achievements are not increasing progress in an expected mannerAn issue wherein certain Steam achievements do not unlock when criteria is metAn issue wherein the loading screen turns black when pressing any input on a gamepadAn issue wherein the scores for players at the end of a match can exceed the match's goalAn issue wherein gallery images cannot…
- Patch Notes - August 12th, 2026 - 12 August 2026
Hello, heroes! We've got a significant update to share with you all!ChangesCompletely overhauled Olympus, adding new objectives and obstaclesAdded new music to all maps (excluding Bean Park, Track and Field, and Space Station)Replaced "Return Fire" interact objective with Fishing objective for PenguosisUpdated "Mead" interact objective on Renaissance Faire to explode on failureUpdated objectives to make them more visually appealing across the boardReplaced the "Capture the flag" delivery objective on Renaissance Faire with "Give Gift to Princess"Adding more animations on objective spawn, failure, and random general effectsChanged layout of PenguosisChanged layout of Anime Centre, adding a new gimmick to the center of the mapAdjusted various objectives on Flyboy's Epic House PartyBug FixesFixed bug wherein "Hatch Egg" king of the hill objective would spawn in the airFixed bug wherein CPU…
- Hero Mania Is Back From ACEN and We Have a Discord! - 19 May 2026
We're back from ACEN!Thank you all who stopped by to play our game!!! We had a great time talking with you, getting your feedback and just watching you play out game!Now that were back were going to be much more active on our social medias and post more updated.This includes our discord which you should all join!!!https://discord.gg/rb8FDnZ6w7There you can see the latest updates, chat with other Hero Maniacs and hopefully publish some fanart (would be sick tbh)But see us there and some upcoming events soon!Have a great day!
- We Will Be Returning To Anime Central 2026! - 5 May 2026
We are happy to announce we are retuning to the BIGGEST Anime Convention in the Midwest Anime Central! Anime Central (ACen) 2026 will be held on May 15–17, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. There we will have a booth with a playable demo of Hero Mania, we will be located at booth IG03 which can be found in the gaming hall.You will have the chance to playtest all whole cast! And (Almost) all of our maps!Additionally we will be recording our time at the event so if you are open to it we may record your gameplay for future trailers.So stop by, say hi and beat up some crime!
- Try Hero Mania During Couch Co-Op Fest! - 10 February 2025
Hero Mania will be participating in Steam's Couch Co-Op Fest! During the event, a demo of Hero Mania will be available to play for free! Grab some friends and family and duke it out to see who can come out on top as the city's most popular hero!
- Demo Fixed - Now Playable! - 16 February 2024
Greetings, citizens and aspiring heroes alike! Hero Mania's demo is now playable! A major configuration error on our part prevented the demo files from being downloaded. This issue has since been resolved! We sincerely apologize for this error! Thank you to the community member who brought this to our attention! We apologize for taking so long to notice! Due to the inability to experience the demo for the first few days of Steam Remote Play Together Fest 2024, we're going to extend the duration of the demo until February 22nd! Thank you for your patience, please enjoy the rest of Steam Remote Play Together Fest 2024!
- Play Hero Mania During Steam Remote Play Together - 12 February 2024
A free, playable demo of Hero Mania will be live during Steam Remote Play Together Fest 2024! Already gave the game a shot during Steam Next Fest February 2023? Play it again with all new characters, a new map, and a plethora of gameplay changes to freshen up your experience! Two New Characters Bring order to the streets while bowling through your enemies as King Penguini, or powerbomb your opponents as your day job as Eva Extreme! Two new characters make their way onto the roster of humored has-beens and elated egomaniacs! Try them out now! A Brand-New Map Take the fight to the Construction Zone in an all new map, available in both Hero Mode and Back Alley Brawl!
- 🧊💬 Developer Q&A Cooldown - 6 February 2023
Come hang out with the developers as we play the game and answer any questions!
- 💥👊 Fighting Crime (And Each Other!) - 6 February 2023
Join us and hang out as we punch the living daylights out of each other! And also answer any questions you may have!
- Check Out Hero Mania During Steam Next Fest! - 24 January 2023
Stop by and check out Hero Mania during Steam Next Fest, from February 6th through the 13th! In a heroic celebration of the event, a publicly playable demo will be available! So grab some friends, squeeze into a pair of sparkling spandex, and brawl your way to the top as the city's greatest hero! The demo will feature two game modes, two stages, and five playable heroes! Wait... five playable heroes? But we've only announced four! Stay tuned for a new character reveal! We'll also be doing a couple developer livestreams during the event! Dates and times for those streams will be announced at a later date. Feel free to send us your thoughts about the game when you get your hands on it! We'd love to hear your feedback! Click here to learn more about Steam Next Fest!
- Devlog #1 - 22 December 2022
Welcome to the devlog for Hero Mania! This periodic series will cover behind-the-scenes development, struggles, and neat tidbits as we show off the current state of the game, upcoming features, and more! In this episode, we kick off with a quick introduction to the game, characters, and some of our development struggles! Be sure to check back for more episodes, and follow us on social media for more development updates! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cosmic_tonic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmictonicgames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/cosmictonicgames
