- The Mad King comes to Xbox Game Pass! - 21 September 2026
Mad King Redemption is out now on Xbox!Coming to Xbox Game Pass on September 23rd!Drawing inspiration from beloved classics, we've crafted a beat 'em up experience that combines old-school controls and retro feelings with innovative 3D mechanics. Each of the 4 playable characters has a signature combat style, customizable stats that affect gameplay, and a detailed backstory to discover. With our latest update, we have expanded the story with mysterious NPCs that each have their own story to tell and quests, alongside the new relic unlock and progression systems!Check out the trailer below:What's next?We'll continue supporting Mad King Redemption well past Early Access. Here is the official Roadmap: Make the king happy and leave a wishlist/review!
- Progression, Lore, Secrets, and QoL changes - Biggest Update Yet - 13 August 2026
Hi everyone!Thank you for the reviews, Discord threads, and co-op sessions. We've been quietly at work delivering the best experience, and we believe we've made very significant strides with EA 1.20.#Progression, story, minions, relics, save slots, options, and a lot of new polish are now in the game.Let us know what you think!Progress Reset / Save File PSA Hello all, just as a reminder, with the new update coming very soon. Certain data within the Save files and current progress will be lost! This happened due to the implementation of the quests, features, and new progression systems. Mad King Redemption is shaping into the game we wanted to share with you, and this was an important step we had to take.We’re actively working on improving save compatibility moving forward.Your gold does NOT reset. Only your story progression and unlocks are gone.We apologise for the inconvenience and th…
- What's this? MAC King Redemption?! - 8 July 2026
Hey everyone, we're back from Bitsummit and full swing into the development of Mad King Redemption!We're excited to announce that MKR is now Mac OS supported!Let the Mad King ruin your work productivity on your MacBook, wherever you are.Additionally, we are working on expanding and adjusting our Development Roadmap, which we hope to share with you soon!With today's update, Mad King Redemption is available to more devices than ever before, including the Steam Deck as well!Mad King Redemption is now 20% OFF during the Steam Summer Sale, running from June 25 to July 9.Fight through corrupted dungeons, experiment with powerful builds, and team up with a friend in local co-op or via Steam Remote Play.If you've been waiting to jump in, now's the perfect time.Join our Community Server!
- Early Access Patch 3 - Version 1.19.3 - 3 July 2026
Hi everyone!We are honestly overwhelmed by your love for Mad King Redemption. Every review, bug report, discussion on Discord and post on the Steam community means so much to us. Seeing that you enjoy the game is the reason why we make games.Thank you so much once again for the active participation here on Steam and on Discord. As you can tell, we are listening closely, and this update comes just one week after the previous one, and it exists because of your feedback.Let's keep making together this game unforgettable!Here is what changed since the last build. Let us know what you think of the changes!!Mad King Redemption is on sale for the Steam Summer Sale! Until July 9.Patch Notes:Deeper combat for every heroAll four heroes now have Attack 4 and Attack 5 in their melee chains, featuring new animations, hitboxes, timing, and knockback tuning across the roster.Heavy hits send enemies fl…
- 20% off Mad King Redemption!☀️ Steam Summer Sale is here! - 25 June 2026
Mad King Redemption is now 20% OFF during the Steam Summer Sale, running from June 25 to July 9.Fight through corrupted dungeons, experiment with powerful builds, and team up with a friend in local co-op or via Steam Remote Play.If you've been waiting to jump in, now's the perfect time.⚔️ Grab Mad King Redemption at 20% off:Check out the latest Patch Notes: What's next?We are continuing to support Mad King Redemption well past Early Access. Here is the official Roadmap:👇 Follow us on Social Media and Join the Discord! 👇
- Early Access Patch 2: Checkpoints, Co-op QoL, Enemy AI Rework & Achievements - 25 June 2026
Hey everyone!Thank you for the support, reviews, bug reports, and co-op sessions. This update exists because of your feedback!Let us know what you think of the changes! Patch NotesLess frustration when you fallFalling into the acid no longer ends your run in most cases. We've rolled out a checkpoint system across the dungeon. If you slip, you respawn at your latest checkpoint with a health penalty instead of a game over.Co-op feels much more forgivingIf one player falls while the other is alive, the fallen hero respawns right next to their partner.If both players fall, you both respawn at the latest checkpoint.In combat, downed heroes now stay revivable for up to 60 seconds.Triggers and room flow were fixed so the surviving player can keep progressing properly in co-op.Triggers rebuilt from the ground upWe redesigned the trigger system to be simpler, more predictable, and co-op safe. QA…
- Mad King Redemption is now Steam Deck Verified! ✅ - 9 June 2026
Hey everyone, we're back from Bitsummit and full swing into the development of Mad King Redemption!We're excited to announce that MKR is now Steam Deck Verified! So you can now take the full roguelike experience with you on the go! And with full co-op support via local play! So if you haven't grabbed it before, you can now!Additionally, we have sent out all the prizes to the Gleam giveaway winners, so if your name was picked, please make sure to check your spam folder and your Steam notifications for the gift card!What's next?We are continuing to support Mad King Redemption well past Early Access. Here is the official Roadmap:👇 Follow us on Social Media and Join the Discord! 👇
- Early Access Patch 1 - 20 May 2026
Hey everyone, thank you so much for providing your feedback during the first few days of launch! As we approach the first week on Thursday, we are happy to release the first batch of fixes for you to try out. These patch notes reflect our approach: reading every comment, iterating quickly, and making the game better every week. Thank you again for your support, and let us know what you think of the changes! Patch NotesGameplay: Increased length of anticipation frames for the enemy attacks, and general rebalancing of enemy attacks Rebalanced the stamina usage: now it drains slower, to prevent too frequent "low stamina" modes in the early game Jump attacks of enemies have been rebalanced (timings and distance) Attack dash of tanks has been rebalanced with a doubled range (3 meters instead of 1.5) to improve readability Rebalanced the duration of corrupted status and damage of certain Forb…
- Now available in Early Access! - 14 May 2026
We can't believe we're finally putting out this Steam blog.Mad King Redemption is now available in Early Access!!!After 2 years of development, we've finally arrived at the new chapter in our game's life!Check out our Launch trailer 👇Drawing inspiration from beloved classics, we've crafted a beat 'em up experience that combines old-school controls and retro feelings with innovative 3D mechanics. Each of the 4 playable characters comes with their signature combat styles, customizable stats that impact gameplay, and detailed backstories to discover. Demo vs Early AccessThis is only the beginning. Early Access is where Mad King Redemption truly opens up, with expanded combat systems, corruption mechanics, enemy variety, co-op chaos, and much more.⚔️ Biomes & ExplorationDemo: 1 Biome with 5 roomsEarly Access: 2 full Biomes with 22 handcrafted rooms👑 Boss EncountersDemo: No bossesEarly Acc…
- 30,000 Wishlists Milestone - Achieved! - 13 May 2026
Thank you for 30,000 Wishlists on Steam!Check out our latest trailer featured on IGN!We are 3 dudes, sitting at a desk, looking at the outpour of support for our game, we are nervous, we are exhausted, energy drink fueled, but extremely proud of this new chapter in MKR.Here's to a badass Early Access tomorrow and beyond!We will be attending Bitsummit 2026 in Kyoto, Japan!Hope to see you there!We will release in Early Access tomorrow!We are beyond excited to share our passion project with all of you. Thank you for these 2 years of patience and support.We are also running a giveaway!Update on Reddit AMA:Unfortunately, Reddit has not approved our AMA to go live yet. We will be re-announcing when they make it possible for us to interact with everyone. If you have any questions or want to hang out with us and shoot some messages, we have a community Discord server!Wishlist Mad King Redemptio…
- Mad King Redemption is coming to BitSummit PUNCH 2026! - 13 May 2026
Hey everyone! We’re excited to officially announce that Mad King Redemption will be showcased at BitSummit PUNCH 2026 in Kyoto, Japan! You’ll be able to find us at: 📍 Booth 1F-D35 BitSummit is one of the biggest indie game events in Japan, bringing together developers, media, creators, publishers, and players from all over the world. This year’s theme is “High Impact”, celebrating indie games that push creativity and leave a lasting impression on players and the industry alike. For us, it’s an incredible opportunity to put Mad King Redemption in front of a global audience and meet both longtime supporters and new players in person. ⚔️ What you can expect at our boothHands-on gameplay with the latest build Meet members of the development team Try the latest combat and progression systems Experience local co-op gameplay Talk directly with us about the future of the game 📅 Event Informat…
- Mad King Redemption AMA on r/pcgaming – May 13 at 3PM GMT+0 - 12 May 2026
Hey everyone! May 13 at 3 PM GMT+0, we’ll be hosting an official AMA on r/pcgaming to talk about Mad King Redemption, the road to Early Access, and everything behind the game’s development. We’re SECRET MISSION, a 3-man indie studio from Italy. Our previous experience includes companies like Epic Games, Ubisoft, and other parts of the industry, now focused on building games that combine old-school arcade energy with modern gameplay systems. 📅 AMA DetailsWhere: r/pcgaming Date: May 13, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM GMT+0 10:00 AM EST7:00 AM PSTWe’d love to see you there and answer your questions directly.The game recently went through a major demo overhaul based directly on community feedback, including combat reworks, movement improvements, new systems, and expanded content ahead of Early Access.We’re currently preparing for the May 14 release and wanted to stop by to answer questions about the g…
- Early Access Launch Giveaway - 7 May 2026
The Mad King is feeling generous 🗝️In 7 days, Mad King Redemption will enter Early Access on Steam. To celebrate, we’re giving away 3 game keys to fans of pixel art, roguelites, and beat ’em ups! But that’s not all. 3 more winners will receive a $20 Steam Gift Card + Early Access keys. Get as many entries as you can for a chance to win on May 17! https://gleam.io/x2IFQ/mad-king-redemption-early-access-giveawayCheck out our NEW trailer:Join our Community Server and play with friends, chat with the dev team, and chill!Wishlist so you don't miss out on the Release ping!
- Demo v0.99 is now Live! - 5 May 2026
We’ve just updated the Mad King Redemption demo with a big batch of new systems and improvements.New in this build:Full in-game tutorialLocal co-op modeRandomized rooms for every runCorrupted mode (risk vs reward gameplay)New shop items (bombs, magical weapons, armor, more)Crawg mount addedNew character skinsNew music and SFXLocalization updatesNew random loot system for powersReworked UI and menusPerformance and system optimizations across all levelsThis update pushes the demo much closer to the early access build in terms of quality of life and gameplay adjustments. We can't wait for you to try it out!If you’ve already played, it’s worth another run. We look forward to your feedback!Play the demo:Talk to us directly on Discord!
- Early Access begins soon! - 28 April 2026
Dear community of heroes seeking redemption,We are incredibly excited to share more details with you about our launch plans. We have been working days, nights, weekends, and holidays to bring you the best game we could ever have, and every day we feel that this vision is a little closer.Mad King Redemption jumps into Early Access on:🎉May 14th 🎉 You will be able to purchase and play Mad King Redemption, so set on your journey with your friends!Check out our NEW trailer: Join our Community Server and play with friends, chat with the dev team, and chill!Wishlist so you don't miss out on the Release ping!
- Thank you to the hundreds of people that helped us playtest Mad King Redemption! - 14 April 2026
Huge thank you for playtesting our game!Now we want to hear from you!After playing the build, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please fill in our survey and help us make MKR the best it can be!Playtest Player SurveyJoin our Community Server and play with friends, chat with the dev team, and chill!The best is yet to come.Please consider Wishlisting!
- Mount up! v0.97 Playtest Build is live! - 11 April 2026
Hey everyone! The new playtest build v0.97 is now live! It will only be available until April 13.v0.97 Patch Notes:Added Mount: CRAWGFixed Elowen's special ability, Summon.Fixed Branok's special ability, Grab.Add new Shop Items and Pickups: Poison Axe, Ice Hammer, Fire Dagger, Triblades, Hammer, and Diskblade.Corrupted Transformation animations for HeroesReworked Hero SFXRework Victory ScreenBUG FIXES across all levels of Biomes 1 and 2We want to hear from you!After playing the build, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Please fill in our survey and help us make MKR the best it can be!Playtest Player SurveyJoin our Community Server and play with friends, chat with the dev team, and chill!Participate in the Playtest 👇 and consider Wishlisting!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2369580/Mad_King_Redemption/
- Playtest Build v0.96 is now live! - 6 April 2026
Hey everyone!The new playtest build v0.96 is now live!It will only be available until April 13.This build includes a bunch of fixes and improvements based on your feedback!v0.96 Patch Notes:Game flow fix (order of biomes)Hero Skins are now correctly workingHeroes and enemies tuning and balance changesTank units now correctly enter "stunned" mode with the correct behaviorNew Resurrect feature in coop: if one hero dies, at the begining of the next rooms it'll reviveFix for music not working in certain circumstancesNew SFXs in Biome 2 roomsNew SFXs for Heroes base Attacks, corruption state, and forbidden AttacksFixes various corrupted state settings (Darkblade flames, valraven swords)Loading screen now reflects the 2 players choice with their skinsAttack colliders of Valraven and Elowen resized to match their attacking direction onlyElowen Special Attack now correctly cures allies as well…
- The Open Playtest is now live! - 30 March 2026
Hey everyone!The new Mad King Redemption playtest is now live!It will only be available until April 13.This build is a major step forward, expanding core systems and introducing new content that pushes combat depth.This update builds directly on everything we’ve been refining.What’s included in this playtest:Local Co-op - Dungeon Randomization System (Also available via Steam Remote Play!)A wave-based enemy system with dynamic difficulty and controlled pacing Corruption System Hero rework: each hero now has their own unique ability (try them all!) Sprint (we know a lot of you asked for it :D) New Rooms Biome 1 New Biome 2 (8 different rooms) 6 New Forbidden Powers New enemy class: Tanks Complete rework of ranged enemies§If you want a deeper breakdown of systems like Corruption, heroes, and progression, check out our full FAQ here: ⏳ You’ve got until April 13 to jump in, experiment, and…
- Official FAQ - 26 March 2026
With the Playtest releasing tomorrow, here are some of the frequently asked questions by our community for you to digest!Frequently Asked Questions:What is Mad King Redemption? Mad King Redemption combines arcade-style fighting with in-depth roguelite progression in a visually stylized 2D (2.5D) setting. Each time you play, you will face enemies that have been changed into corrupted forms, make risky decisions for yourself and your team, and adapt as you go through dungeons that are constantly changing.How can I get in on the Playtest? Request access here on our Steam Store Page here:Who is developing the game?Mad King Redemption is being developed by a three-person team at SECRET MISSION, with multiple external artists contributing to game production.What are the key differences between the previously available demo and the Playtest? Local co-opDungeon randomization systemEnemies waves…
