- The Riflemen is Competing in Steam Awards' Labor of Love! - 24 November 2025
We're thrilled to announce that The Riflemen is in the running for the Labor of Love category in the Steam Awards 2025! If you love The Riflemen and appreciate the spirit of its development, we would be incredibly grateful for your vote!
- Tired of Flipping Mags? Try Flipping Burgers! - 8 September 2025
From the trenches of war to the galactic grill, Normogames is here with a brand new game!For those of you who've fought alongside us in The Riflemen, you know we're all about high-stakes action and teamwork. But what happens after the war is won? You get a new job, of course!Get ready to serve up a different kind of challenge in Burger Bots Inc., our new online co-op game for up to 8 players. In this game, coordination is key as you and your friends work together to cook and serve burgers to the strangest customers in the galaxy.Can you keep the restaurant running, the customers happy, and make enough to pay the rent? Find out now!Check out Burger Bots Inc. on Steam!
- Don't Sweat the Heat, Save on Summer Treats! - 28 June 2024
The Steam Summer Sale is on from June 27th to July 11th only. Grab The Riflemen: Premium Pack at a scorching price, perfect for you or a friend! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2521030/The_Riflemen_Premium_Pack/
- Patch 1.2.02 - 12 April 2024
What's new? -Added healthbar -Cleaner in-game chat What's been fixed? -Rotate gamemodes is now an option for creating games -Bots change back to rifle after killing with knife -Bots use knife less frequently with more humane (slower & random) intervals -Fixed some challenges unlocking for wrong reasons -Fixed a bug that caused revenge medal to not work -Fixed a bug "Joining team in 1s.." when joining a match that has started
- Patch note - Update 1.2 "Wrecked" - 2 April 2024
We are sorry that this update took so long for us, but unfortunately we had quite few bugs as we added Easy Anti-cheat and overhauled more than half of our codebase. However we are happy to announce that the new update 1.2 "Wrecked" is here with new content and requested features! See below the added content & bug fixes. What's new: New map: Wrecked, crashed plane on a deserted island New weapon: Pistol, move quickly and fire rapidly New gamemode: Scavenger, ammo is limited and you must collect more from dead enemies/allies New gamemode: Secure & Survive, round based gamemode where you must secure the cargo drop or eliminate enemy team 5 new challenges that will give you a total of 10 new cosmetics Possibility to play without Epic account. It's still possible to link the accounts if you want to. Teammate spectate mechanic for Secure & Survive gamemode Added spawn protection Added Easy A…
- Incoming! Fire away, soldier, updates incoming! - 16 February 2024
Without further ado, here's our full upcoming roadmap of development of The Riflemen. We would love to hear your thoughts, what are you most excited of? Now get honing your skills and be prepared for the epic update coming out very, very soon!
- Attention! Milestone achieved - 14 February 2024
Don't let this announcement fool you, we are nowhere near our ambitions and end-goal yet, but we are truly excited and happy to share the news of reaching over 100.000 players! We want to thank you all for playing, having fun, and pushing us even further to make The Riflemen a unique experience. The game is made by a small team from Finland and it was released in early autumn 2023. With a couple of patches and updates later we have a chance now to celebrate a moment this milestone. BUT the work continues as we have a HUGE update cooking up here... Not to leak anything major yet, we just can say we have been listening to you all. New game modes? Who knows. No more Epic account? Let's see. New weapons? Boom-boom... ;) Stay tuned all you gunners out there, stay tuned. Happy to have you here.
- Patch note 1.11 - 18 December 2023
Ho, ho, ho! The winter season is here and now you have one last chance to be nice and earn some presents! Complete new limited time challenges (until the 7th of january) and get yourself holiday themed cosmetics. For our premium players there are bonus rewards to claim! What's new: Two new limited time challenges with themed cosmetics Visual changes to main menu Holiday theme music Pressing the 'Play' button creates now a game with random gamemode When host migration happens the lobby receives new name based on the new host We wish you a happy holidays! P.S. You can expect a new content update early next year.
- Update Alert: Dive Into the Mines for Explosive Action! 🚀💥 - 22 November 2023
The wait is over, and it's time to dive back into the heart-pounding world of The Riflemen. We've been toiling away in the shadows, and now we're thrilled to unveil our most explosive update yet: Mines! And mines! 🌟 Embark on an Underground Adventure 🌟 Picture this: the claustrophobic, dark corridors of our brand-new map, Mines. Each step echoes in the underground labyrinth, a perfect setting for ambushes. Navigate carefully, as danger lurks around every corner. The landmine, our latest deadly addition, is your best friend in these tight spaces. Find it in supply drops and lay your traps to catch your enemies off-guard. Boom! Victory is sweeter when it's unexpected. 💥 Gold Rush: A Frenzy of Fortune 💥 In the midst of chaos, there's a chance to strike gold. Literally. Our new mode, "Gold Rush", isn't just about shooting - it's a mad dash to collect gold from fallen comrades and foes a…
- Patch note 1.1 - Content update - 22 November 2023
It’s been a while since the last update was released but worry not, we have been cooking something bigger all this time. With this update named themedly “Mines” comes a lot of new and fixes to old. What's new? Mines, a new map where you fight in tight spaces underground. Landmine weapon. Get this new explosive from the supply drops in game and surprise your enemies! Gold Rush gamemode. Collect gold drops from enemies and your allies and deposit those on the depot point to gain score. Challenges. These lifetime missions grant new exclusive cosmetics for everyone! There are also a few bonus rewards for our loyal premium players. Free cosmetics when leveling up your soldier. Every 10th level rewards you with a new cosmetic. XP bonus from premium players. Every premium player in a match grant additional xp bonus of 5%. In total this can get up to 50%! New daily & weekly missions to grind. W…
- Mines - 30 October 2023
I'll just say it once more. MINES! Welcome to our open playtest of the upcoming update. What does it include? We'll just give you one hint: mines. Sneaky, stealthy, or just plainly open in the wild. You'll choose your style, we'll provide the hot potatoes. See if your friend can survive the blast they bring (yes, we're proud of the pun)! Also, there may be a new map, new gear, new you... You'll have to see what's out there youself! Join the playtest on our Discord server, over here: https://discord.gg/mgx3PxKdJs
- Patch 1.032 - 25 October 2023
It's that time a year again. Reach level 15 before the 5th of november and unlock spooky Jack o'lantern helmet for free! Alongside the halloween event comes few bug fixes and changes to games code for the upcoming content update and it's playtest. Bug fixes: -Host capturing 'B' flag on spawn in Egypt map. -Helmets disappearing on headshots rather than popping off on the ground. -Several other backend fixes for the upcoming update & playtest.
- Developer live stream + free sunglasses if you reach level 10 - 8 September 2023
Streaming time 📺 Stream Time: 15:00 UTC, Today, 8th of September 2023 🎮 Join the Server: https://www.twitch.tv/normogames or watch the stream directly from the Steam page. 💬 Interact with Devs: Ask questions, share your thoughts, and have a blast chatting with the developers themselves. But wait, there's more! We have a special treat for all dedicated players. If you play The Riflemen and reach level 10 between September 8th and 17th, you'll earn yourself some awesome sunglasses 🕶️ This includes players with or without DLC. Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to dive into The Riflemen with us. We can't wait to see you there! 🚀 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022330/The_Riflemen/
- Patch note 1.03 - 8 September 2023
-Known host migration issues have been fixed. Please tell us if you still face them! -Added new event starting today and ending on 17th of september. Everyone will get exclusive helmet if level 10 is reached during that time. Remember to hop on to our livestream starting today on 15:00 UTC. Stream will be shown on our Twitch and Steam page. See you on the battlefields!
- Why Do You Need an Epic Account to Play on Steam? - 6 September 2023
We have received some reviews from players who disliked the need for an Epic Account to play The Riflemen. The game indeed uses Epic Online Services to handle multiplayer features. Here is some clarification on why we decided to go with this solution. No Extra Costs for You or Us As a small indie game studio, we can't afford big server bills. This is the only free solution that there is. This, in turn, enables us to offer The Riflemen as a freemium game, as opposed to a free-to-play model that relies on monthly battle passes and in-game purchases to cover server expenses. Server costs are reason why indie-multiplayer games often dies. Keep Playing, No Matter What Even if we don't make much money from game sales, multiplayer won't disappear. We can maintain the game's multiplayer without relying on sales alone. (No server costs) Connect Your Progress With an Epic Account, your game progr…
- Patch 1.021 - 4 September 2023
-Option to toggle volumetric fog on/off (off by default, high gpu usage) -Vsync toggle bug fix (forced on during launch & didn't update always) -Fixed bug where options wouldn't set up correctly until the options were opened -Nerfed bots melee -Total player count shown on the server browser (affected by the search filters) -Customization unlocking animation
- Patch note 1.02 - 3 September 2023
-Fixed sniper rifle stats related bug on achievements -Rendering optimizations -Adjusted bolt-action rifle iron sights -Added news to inform players about ongoing events & sales Please inform us about the bugs that you face, on Steam or on our Discord!
- The Riflemen IS OUT NOW!! - 1 September 2023
The Riflemen IS OUT TODAY!! 📢 Finally we can say it loud! The Riflemen is OUT NOW!! 📢 This is a great day. Celebration time! We have worked so hard with The Riflemen, and finally, this day came. Game is free to play and it has payable DLC that gives you more features: Ten unique character skins Ten pieces of headwear; helmets and hats Ten weapon skins Ten weapon charms to make your bang-bangs bling Ten dogtags to show off Three weapon metal finishes You'll see your lifetime stats Access and ability to create private lobbies with password We offer 20% Launch Discount for this first week of release! 🥳 Here is Official Release Trailer We want to thank you for your support during development. We hope you enjoy playing the game - we are excited to see you play! Best, Whole team from Normogames https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022330/The_Riflemen/
- Feature Reveal - Frag Grenade - 29 August 2023
Get ready for explosive action in The Riflemen! Introducing the Frag Grenade – your ticket to chaos on the battlefield. Toss it into enemy's lap, watch it explode in a fiery burst, and send your foes flying! Throw some grenades and Wishlist now https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022330/The_Riflemen/
- The Riflemen - Last Playtest before the release - 21 August 2023
Report for Duty and Join "The Riflemen" Playtest for the last time before release! Playtest starts today 21st of August and ends 28th of August. Leave your email and we'll send you a Steam key for the game: https://forms.gle/jHh1Lnf4pMQoUguD7 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022330/The_Riflemen/
