- UPDATE VERSION 0.7800a - 31 August 2026
Additions Added a camera field of view adjustment feature. Changes Mission content in the tutorial at the start of the game has been adjusted. Fixes Fixed an issue where Battle Chef Class A and B parts were available during the Junk League stage. Fixed an issue where the range of missiles fired from the missile turrets mounted on Mission Mode bosses was too short. Thank you for your support.
- HOTFIX VERSION 0.7770c - 19 July 2026
Fixes Fixed an issue where Grade C models were displayed when selecting Entry Repair Pack A or B in the shop. Fixed an issue where the images for the part selection buttons in Entry Repair Pack A and B were those for Grade C. Fixed an issue where the “×” (multiply) symbol was garbled in the part status display. Fixed an issue where the description text was not displayed correctly when selecting the “Change Save Data” button in the main menu. Thank you for your support.
- HOTFIX VERSION 0.7770b - 27 June 2026
Fixes Fixed an issue where the name of the enemy NPC's SABURO appearing in the mission was incorrect. Thank you for your support.
- SUMMER UPDATE 2026 - VERSION0.7770a - 25 June 2026
2026 SUMMER UPDATE!!!! NEW LOADERS BATTLE CHEF A heavyweight cooking loader manufactured by Black Mountain Gear. It attacks with cooking utensils and liquor bottles. SABURO This is Orion Hobby's latest high-performance loader, the successor to the Taro. It becomes available for purchase after you complete the missions added following your victory in the Neo Asahikawa League. NEW ARENAS JUNKYARD ARENA A small arena built in the junkyard on the outskirts of Neo Asahikawa. It's the perfect place for rookie pilots to practice their skills. ARMY TRAINING GROUND Training ground rented out for tournaments. Lately, they're used more often for tournaments than for army exercises. BATTLE FIELD NEO ASAHIKAWA A large stadium newly built in response to the growing popularity of Loader Battles. It houses numerous shops, allowing visitors to enjoy gourmet cuisine from across the entire planet Neo Ezo.…
- A patch has been applied to address CVE-2025-59489. - 4 October 2025
A patch has been applied to address CVE-2025-59489. This update does not change the version number. The latest build ID is 20254869. We recommend updating your Steam client regarding this matter. The Steam client patch notes can be found here. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110?emclan=103582791457287600&emgid=507340830949770870 221GAMES
- HOTFIX2 VERSION 0.7431a - 20 September 2025
Fixes Fixed an issue where the game might not function properly when selecting Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. When selecting the above languages, text displayed in English is currently being translated. Sorry for the inconvenience. There will be no change to the version numbering due to this update. Thank you for your support.
- HOTFIX VERSION 0.7431a - 23 August 2025
Fixes Fixed an issue where the Battle Simulator had disappeared from the Arena menu. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your support.
- UPDATE VERSION 0.7430a - 20 August 2025
Additions Implemented guidebooks for arm and back parts. Reading them before buying parts might help new players. Added team performance display on the post-battle screen, showing each team member's contributions. Displayed pilot portraits and HP at the top of the screen during tournament battles. Changes Reduced the size of HP bars for minor enemies in missions, improving visibility. (Backhoe Punchmen will be addressed in the next update.) Extended the display time of pilot dialogue during battles. Read it if you want. Fixes Fixed an issue where the pilot's arms were not colored when equipping the Decorator Body. Thank you for your support.
- [READ ME]UPDATE VERSION 0.7420a - 21 June 2025
Additions Steam Cloud Save functionality has been added. You can now create up to three save files. A save file selection feature has been added. Tournaments now appear in the order they were decided. Tournaments you have won can now be selected at any time. “Played Time” has been added. About Steam Cloud Save Steam Cloud Save is a feature that allows you to save your game progress on Steam servers and share it across multiple devices. You will be able to share save data between multiple PCs and Steam Decks. The folders uploaded to the server are as follows. \Documents\My Games\PUNIHILOADER2\SaveData /home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1956960/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My Games/PUNIHILOADER2/SaveData In addition, to use the Steam cloud save feature, The folder size must be 1MB or less. The total number of files in the folder must be 10 or less. Please be caref…
- [Notice] Announcement of Steam Cloud Save Feature Implementation - 14 June 2025
Announcement of Steam Cloud Save Feature Implementation Punihiloader 2 will implement Steam Cloud Save functionality in the next update. This will enable synchronization of save data across different hardware. Request for Save Data Backup While we have taken sufficient precautions to ensure the safety of existing save data, we kindly ask you to back up your save data in case of any issues with synchronization with Steam Cloud. Save Data Backup Method Please copy and store the following folder. Windows PC \Documents\My Games\PUNIHILOADER2\SaveData Steam Deck /home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1956960/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My Games/PUNIHILOADER2/SaveData The next update is scheduled for June 22 at 0:00 (JST). If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section. 221GAMES
- STUFFED PUNIHI (RED) NOW ON SALE‼ - 4 May 2025
The mysterious cute creature “Punihi” is finally here as a 20cm stuffed toy! It stands 20cm tall and can stand on its own! It's about the same size as a human head, so you can customize it by putting a hat or helmet on it to make it your very own Punihi. Please note Products will be shipped from Japan. For overseas shipping, please contact BOOTH STORE. BOOTH STORE https://221games-goods.booth.pm/items/6867432
- UPDATE VERSION 0.7101a - 1 May 2025
Additions Added Chinese and Korean translations for the additions in Ver0.7400. Fixes Fixed an issue where the skin change button might not appear correctly. Thank you for your support.
- HOT FIX 2 VERSION0.7400b - 14 March 2025
FIX Parameters of new parts have been corrected. There is no change in the version number for this update. Thank you for your continued support of PUNIHI LOADER 2.
- HOT FIX VERSION0.7400b - 13 March 2025
FIX Fixed an issue where winning a new mission and unlocking parts would not trigger a conversation event with the mechanic, causing the game to become unplayable. Thank you for your continued support of PUNIHI LOADER 2.
- SPRING UPDATE 2025 - VERSION0.7400a - 13 March 2025
SPRING UPDATE!!!! NEW LOADERS & NEW PARTS New loader “NIUBANG” has appeared! It's a powerful medium-class loader modeled on a supercar. New loader “DECORATOR” has appeared! It inspires allies with its majestic appearance and brings enemies to their knees. “TAKAO TYPE2 MACHINE GUN” has appeared! A four-barreled machine gun hastily constructed for anti-aircraft use. “ENTRY FLAG” has appeared! Raising the flag will get you motivated, so your mobility will be enhanced. “JAROPY SABER” has appeared! It is a very easy-to-use curved sword. “JAROPY BOOST PACK” has appeared! A cargo bed with a booster. It's very popular with the delivery boys. NEW MISSIONS Fortress city Fort Wakkanai defense operation! Intercept the drones that appear from the sea! A new giant boss also appears... The junkyard is apparently transporting valuable parts from the north. Let's escort the transport vehicle to the base…
- UPDATE VERSION 0.7101a - 22 February 2025
Fixes Minor translation fixes. There are no version number changes. Thank you for your support.
- Notice of Chinese Languages Support - 2 January 2025
Punihi loader 2 will officially support Chinese languages starting January 3, 2025, at 2:00 AM(JST). Details are as follows: With today’s update, the entire game will now support Chinese languages (Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese). To celebrate the addition of Chinese language support, a one-week 25% OFF sale will be held. That concludes the announcement. For inquiries regarding translation, gameplay, or bugs, please visit the Steam forum. Thank you for your continued support of Punihi loader 2!
- UPDATE VERSION 0.7101a - 2 January 2025
Additions Difficulty settings have been added. You can adjust the amount of damage taken by player and allies. The behavior of the AI has been improved. The behavior of allies when targeting flying-type enemies has been improved. Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese have been added. Fixes Minor bugs have been fixed. Thank you for your support.
- PUNIHILOADER2 has now been on sale for a year! - 4 December 2024
In December, PUNIHILOADER2 celebrated its first anniversary since its release. We have been able to continue developing it to this day thanks to everyone who has supported PUNIHILOADER2. BIG THANK YOU from all of us at 221GAMES The new loader that appears in the video is scheduled to be implemented in 2025.
- UPDATE VERSION 0.7004a - 6 November 2024
Fixes The transport plane with a loader mounted above the garage has been deleted. Thank you for your support.
