- Steam Autumn Sale and Bundles! - 27 November 2024
Hey Jumpers! The Steam Autumn Sale has landed, and you know what that means—DISCOUNTS! Hive Jump 2: Survivors is joining the festivities with a 25% discount. Yep, now’s the perfect time to jet into the chaos, survive the swarms, and squash some bugs. We also have a few bundles if you want to pair up with some other amazing titles. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/ Raid Survivors Bundle - Grab Hive Jump 2 alongside other action-packed games for double the thrill. Midwest and Friends Bundle - A mix of gems from the heartland! Midwest Games Bundle - A collection of games published by Midwest Games Whether you’re battling bugs, strategizing with a squad, simply surviving, or exploring something new, there’s a deal here for everyone. So, don’t miss out—before the sale ends! - Team Hive Jump
- Hive Jump 2: Survivors is an addictive blend of Vampire Survivors and Brotato with a Jetpack - 12 September 2024
There may come a day where I get tired of survivor-like bullet hell shooters, but it's clearly not today. Hive Jump 2: Survivors just released and I've had a real blast with it. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/hive-jump-2-survivors-is-an-addictive-blend-of-vampire-survivors-and-brotato-with-a-jetpack
- Hive Jump 2: Survivors 1.0 OUT NOW! - 10 September 2024
Jumpers! Today is a momentous day! Hive Jump 2: Survivors is leaving Early Access and launching into 1.0! We want to take a moment to extend our thanks to everyone who has supported us during this Early Access journey, as well as those who have provided invaluable feedback and reviews along the way. Your input has been crucial in shaping this game, and if you haven’t yet left a review, we kindly ask you to consider it. Reviews are one of the most impactful ways to support indie games like ours, and we love reading them! We'd also like to share an updated content roadmap and reflect on the progress we've made since the start of the year—none of which would be possible without your support! Patch Notes So, here are the patch notes and additions for the 1.0 build that is live now! Additions: New Level: Mushroom Forest and Harvester Boss New Weapon: Chivalrous Arms New Jumpers: Chivalrous J…
- Hive Jump 2: Survivors 1.0 Launch Date! - 6 August 2024
Greetings Jumpers, Today is an exciting day - we are thrilled to announce that Hive Jump 2: Survivors will be leaving early access and jumping into 1.0 on September 10th! With the launch we will also be adding in a new oozy level with Mushroom Forest, a massive boss in the Harvester, an additional jumper and weapons/utilities, and some additional quality of life changes that we’ll get into at a later time. We also want to give you a sneak peak at the Mushroom Forest map….and the big baddie itself. So lock in and get ready for September 10th. Between now and then we’re going to be implementing more player feedback changes and quality of life improvements leading up to 1.0. If there is any feedback you would like us to know please let us know in the Discord or over on the Steam Discussions section. - Team Hive Jump
- Patch Notes 0.6.1648 - 30 July 2024
Greetings Jumpers, It’s been a busy couple of busy weeks. Last week, we launched the Volcanic Wasteland update which brought a slew of new content and QoL updates. You can read more about The Volcanic Wasteland update here. We have a small patch rolling out today that focuses on some small changes and fixes. Changes: Crushers' stats have been adjusted to create a longer and more engaging fight. Health: 60k > 120k Speed: .0165 > .02 Ground slam cooldown: 2 > 1 Ground slam damage: 25 > 40 Ground slam attack range: 3 > 2.5 (clustering of falling stalactites is now slightly closer to the player) Dash attack range: 1.5 > 2.5 Dash attack duration: .25 > 1 (animation slowed down a little bit to make it a little less like teleportation.) Dash attack cooldown: 5 > 4 Removed duplicate soldier from codex. Health Regen permanent stat now says "0.25 per second" instead of "500%" Player icon on minim…
- Volcanic Wastelands Update Coming Soon! - 19 July 2024
Attention Jumpers! The dev team has been hard at work to bring you a meaty content update on Tuesday, July 23. What can you expect? More details will be shared next week but we can confirm a new map in Volcanic Wasteland, a new boss in the Scorcher, and lots of QoL improvements and bug fixes. Here’s a sneak peak at some concept art and some gameplay from the new map and the boss: Refuel your jetpack and get ready to slay the Scorcher on Tuesday! You’ll need it to fly over those lava pools. As always, please share any of your feedback or impressive runs in the Midwest Games Discord or over on the Steam Discussions tab. Thank you all for your continued support and have a great weekend! - Team Hive Jump
- Patch Notes 0.5.1481 - 9 July 2024
Greetings Jumpers! The team has continued to listen to the feedback has implemented some great quality of life changes and bug fixes! As always, if something you want us to know or discuss, is not listed here please let us know in the Steam Discussions tab or in the Midwest Games Discord. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/ Improvements and Additions New unlock reward animations now appear at the end of every run for any achievement you finished. End of run menu overhaul. - Includes animated display of unlocked achievements and statistics from the run. Achievement progress meters now implemented in various places for easy reference. - Shows on currently locked jumpers in the jumper select screen - Shows on currently locked permanent upgrades in the Upgrades menu All permanent upgrades are now visible. - The locked ones now have a locked icon to their left a…
- Patch Notes 0.5.1310 - 19 June 2024
Greetings Jumpers! Thank you all for the continued support and feedback on Hive Jump 2: Survivors. If you haven’t already please consider leaving a review as it helps make the game easier for more people to find! This update is a small list of changes around achievements. We'll have more updates coming soon. If we're missing something in these patch notes that you want us to know about, let's chat either in the Midwest Games Discord, or over on the Steam Discussions tab. Achievement Fixes "Goo Economist" can no longer go into the negatives when spending goo at high difficulty levels Description slightly modified for clarity: Save a total of 10,000 goo from store price reductions. The sources of store price reductions come from 3 sources: Flash Drive relic, Free Store Reroll permanent stat upgrade, and Haggler's Coin relic Any save files that were in the negatives have been converted int…
- Patch Notes 0.5.1307 - 4 June 2024
Greetings Jumpers! Thank you from everyone at Team Hive Jump for an amazing first week of Hive Jump 2: Survivors. The team has been loving the feedback and reviews so please keep them coming. If you haven't yet please consider leaving a review it helps a ton! The team has been hard at work squashing bugs and making various improvements. If we're missing something in these patch notes that you want us to know about, let's chat either in the Midwest Games Discord, or over on the Steam Discussions tab. Bug Fixes Fixed a freeze related to leveling up at the same time as destroying a Hive Spawner. Fixed the Sprinter Jumper's primary weapon. Fixed visual Overshield bug when upgrading while it was depleted. Added missing details to a few relics. Changes Minimap blips now update faster. The Crushers' movement speed has been buffed to make them more of a threat. The Frozen Tundra variant now cor…
- Hive Jump 2: Survivors OUT NOW! - 29 May 2024
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/ Hey everyone, Hive Jump 2: Survivors is out now in Early Access! We hope you enjoy all that Hive Jump 2: Survivors has to offer from enemy-frying jetpacks, waves of swarming bugs, and tons of alien goo for strategic upgrades. What is Hive Jump 2: Survivors? Hive Jump 2: Survivors is a sci-fi, action-packed, survivor-like, bullet heaven. After a squad of intrepid jetpack jumpers is decimated in an intergalactic ambush, a lone survivor sets out for vengeance while fending off endless waves of killer insects. Play as different jumpers for unique builds and abilities. Collect amber and alien goo as precious resources to earn upgrades and mow down the hordes however you see fit. Your secret weapon? Jetpacks! Strap in, dodge incoming hordes, and maneuver around obstacles - one gory run at a time! Why Early Access and What's Nex…
- Hive Jump 2: Survivors Live Stream with the Devs - 29 May 2024
Join Matt from Graphite Lab as he plays through the latest version of Hive Jump 2: Survivors. We'd love to hear your feedback, let us know your thoughts either through the form linked here, Midwest Games' Discord, or over on the Steam Discussions tab.
- Steam Endless Replayability Fest! - 13 May 2024
Greetings! Join Matt Raithel, Founder of Graphite Lab, as he plays through our newest demo as a part of Steam's Endless Replayability Fest! Be sure to wishlist the game and get ready, as Hive Jump 2: Survivors will be available May 29th in Early Access! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/ Please let us know if you have any feedback or thoughts on the demo - you can chat with us in either in the Midwest Games Discord or over the Steam Discussions Tab! - Team Hive Jump
- New Demo and Early Access Update - 6 May 2024
The fight for survival continues! It's been a productive couple of months since the last update. Today we announced that Early Access for Hive Jump 2: Survivors will be opening on May 29th, 2024 in conjunction with our publishing partnership with Midwest Games! Most importantly, we’re also excited to share a new updated demo and have a survey live here where we’d appreciate any of your feedback on how to keep improving Hive Jump 2: Survivors. In the meantime if you could wishlist the game it helps us out in a number of ways. Now on to the demo updates! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2545740/Hive_Jump_2_Survivors/ Features New Jumpers have been deployed! Cryo Jumper - This Jumper brings a chill to the heart of the hive, turning the tide of battle by slowing and stopping enemies, allowing allies to maneuver and strike with deadly precision. Exterminator - Designed for dealing with den…
- Steam Next Fest - Gameplay Continues! - 8 February 2024
You are alone. Your squad is dead. You have your weapon, a jetpack, and a fistful of courage. Fend off murderous alien hordes and transform their precious guts into explosive upgrades, utilities and relics. Become an overpowered agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelike. Blast Baddies -Utilize your Jetpack to dodge enemies and traverse the environment in search of Hives! Build Your Jumper - Earn weapons, upgrades, and abilities to build the ultimate soldier. Invest in Permanent Upgrades - Unlock permanent abilities to give your Jumper an edge from the start of every run. Check out our free demo during Steam Next Fest and connect with us online. Join our Discord Follow on Twitter/X Instagram, too! Find us on Facebook
- Steam Next Fest - Gameplay Preview Evening Edition - 7 February 2024
Survive as a lone soldier on an alien planet. You are alone. Your squad is dead. You have your weapon, a jetpack, and a fistful of courage. Fend off murderous alien hordes and transform their precious guts into explosive upgrades, utilities and relics. Become an overpowered agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelike! Blast Baddies -Utilize your Jetpack to dodge enemies and traverse the environment in search of Hives! Build Your Jumper - Earn weapons, upgrades, and abilities to build the ultimate soldier. Invest in Permanent Upgrades - Unlock permanent abilities to give your Jumper an edge from the start of every run. Check out our free demo during Steam Next Fest and connect with us online. Join our Discord Follow on Twitter/X Instagram, too! Find us on Facebook
- Steam Next Fest - Gameplay Preview - 7 February 2024
Survive as a lone soldier on an alien planet. You are alone. Your squad is dead. You have your weapon, a jetpack, and a fistful of courage. Fend off murderous alien hordes and transform their precious guts into explosive upgrades, utilities and relics. Become an overpowered agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelike! Blast Baddies -Utilize your Jetpack to dodge enemies and traverse the environment in search of Hives! Build Your Jumper - Earn weapons, upgrades, and abilities to build the ultimate soldier. Invest in Permanent Upgrades - Unlock permanent abilities to give your Jumper an edge from the start of every run. Check out our free demo during Steam Next Fest and connect with us online. Join our Discord Follow on Twitter/X Instagram, too! Find us on Facebook
- Steam Next Fest - Gameplay Preview - 4 February 2024
Survive as a lone soldier on an alien planet. Equip weapons, unlock power-ups, and hold on tight! Tear through alien hordes and become unstoppable in this action roguelite set in the Hive Jump universe! Blast Baddies -Utilize your Jetpack to dodge enemies and traverse the environment in search of Hives! Build Your Jumper - Earn weapons, upgrades, and abilities to build the ultimate soldier. Invest in Permanent Upgrades - Unlock permanent abilities to give your Jumper an edge from the start of every run. Check out our free demo during Steam Next Fest and connect with us online. Join our Discord Follow on Twitter/X Instagram, too! Find us on Facebook
- Steam Next Fest Demo! - 3 February 2024
Steam Next Fest Demo is Available Now! Features Added the Major Upgrade Path. Unlock player upgrades to access even more powerful features such as additional player classes and special abilities for your jetpack. View your Active Relics in game via the Level Up and Wave End store menus. Unlock new Jetpack Abilities including AOE damage and and Health Regen. Activate new jumpers including the Runabout, Scout, and Bruiser Jumpers, each with unique starting equipment. Equip new Jetpack Cells to buff your Jumper while using the jetpack. Access the Survival Guide for gameplay tips and information. All new music and sound effects for gameplay and menus. Changes Adjusted health and abilities of the core jumper sets. Added color indications to any increased stats in the combine window Added wishlist button and player feedback survey to Main Menu Added red dot notification for new upgrades/codex…
- Demo Update (v.689) - 21 December 2023
Demo Update Available Now Our latest update includes some more quality of life updates. This includes refinements of the UI to improve legibility and clarity, more updates to the font map(s), and other bug fixes and optimizations. Dreamhack Beyond DreamHack Beyond is an all year celebration of the gaming community with tournaments, contests, streams, and more! We're happy to be featured among some great titles in this year's event. Thanks for the continued feedback! Share with your friends and follow us on social. Twitter Facebook Instagram Also, if you haven't already, you should join our Hive Jump Discord server and say hello!
- Demo Update (v.682) - 18 November 2023
Demo Update Available Now Our latest update includes some nice quality of life updates. This includes additional UI to show stat comparisons when combining weapons, updates to the font map, and other bug fixes and optimizations. Thanks for the continued feedback! Share with your friends and follow us on social. Twitter Facebook Instagram Also, if you haven't already, you should join our Hive Jump Discord server and say hello!
