- Summer Sale Update is Here! - 25 June 2026
Hello everyone,A new update for Pure Badminton is now available!What's New?🏆 A brand-new major tournament🏸 Even more animations for a more realistic experience🔧 Minor bug fixes and improvementsOnline Multiplayer is Coming SoonDevelopment is progressing well, and online multiplayer is getting closer. Thank you for your patience and continued support!Steam Summer SaleStarting in just a few hours, Pure Badminton will be available at 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale.Don't forget to join our Discord to follow the development of the game, share your feedback, and get access to upcoming beta tests before everyone else.👉 https://discord.gg/PxHdRmdF9pEnjoy the update, and see you soon!
- Patch notes 1.2.1: Small adjustments - 13 May 2026
Hi everyone,I've just released a small patch following your feedback on the new intensity level feature.Changes:Increased the speed boost provided by the Aggressive modeAdded a slight speed bonus for smaller players, to better reflect real-life badmintonI also updated the demo.A lot of players mentioned that the Aggressive mode did not feel different enough from the Default mode, so this update should make the gameplay impact much more noticeable.I've also seen feedback about the stamina consumption being too high in Aggressive mode. Keep in mind that this mode is not intended to stay enabled permanently. Professional badminton players constantly switch between different intensity levels during rallies in order to avoid exhausting themselves too quickly.The goal of this feature is to encourage tactical stamina management and more realistic pacing during matches.Thanks again for all the…
- Patch notes 1.2.0: New stadiums, shots sound and intensity level feature - 8 May 2026
Hi everyone,A new update of Pure Badminton is available, with major new features!New stadiums, for all Super 500, 300 and 100 tournamentsNew realistic shots soundA brand new intensity level feature, that replaces the old sprint feature (see details below).Improved energy managementSteam Cloud Save (keep your Career mode progress across all your devices)More countries available in the character creation editorBetter PlayStation controllers supportMinor improvements and bug fixesNew Intensity LevelsYou can now switch between 3 different intensity levels, depending on your situation and playstyle:Aggressive: Always take the shot as soon as possible. Boosts speed and power, but uses more stamina.Default: Jump only for good opportunities. Uses less stamina.Efficient: Does not jump, prioritizes backhand shots to conserve energy. Slightly reduces speed. Uses little stamina and allows you to ca…
- Patch notes 1.1.3: Bug fixes - 29 March 2026
Hi everyone,Just a small update:Fix a bug where the "customize commands" menu doesn't close when customizing commands directly in the first matchFix an animation to be able to do a late forehand shot at the net.Improves the controls to be able to reach the shuttle when moving approximately in the right direction.See you soon for the next udpate!
- Spring Sale Update! - 19 March 2026
Hi everyone,I'm excited to announce a major update in time for the spring sale!I've added a lot of new animations, which should address certain aspects of the gameplay and make it feel more realistic.New animations:Net rush / follow-up after a smashMalay StepMore rear-court backhand variationsBig jump smash for doublesForehand rear-court saveThe Malay Step + backhand variations should avoid being late too easily on the backhand rear court side.New features:Show the smash speed and rally length when appropriate at the end of the rallyMake players try to reach the shuttle if they can almost reach it instead of standing in placeImprove the shot/footwork selection when the shot is not prepared in advancedFixes and improvements:Fix a bug in doubles where the player dive to get the shuttle near the other playerSlightly slow down Kill shots animations to make it more realistic, and to allow pl…
- Patch notes 1.0.7: QoL improvements and bug fixes - 27 February 2026
Hi everyone,I've been focusing on fixing and improving the most requested bugs/features.New features: Allow coop for doubles in career modeAdd key remapping (Pause Menu -> Commands -> Press X or tab to customize commands)Allow to aim using the right stick of the controller (you can use both right stick or left stick to aim)Reduce the impact of the character power stats on some shots (dive, rear court late backhand) Fixes: Fix black screen during transitions in career modeReduce loading time in career modeFix the placement assistance setting in the career menuMake sure the bot doesn't take the shuttle if it goes under the netFix a bug when playing a women with a skirt in mixed doublesFix various translation issuesFix minor UI issues in career modeFor the next update, I'll focus on adding and improving animations to make the game more realistic.Don't forget to join the discord if you want…
- Patch notes + Roadmap Q1 2026 - 6 January 2026
Happy New Year!I've been working these past few weeks on fixing the bugs that you reported.Here's a quick patch notes for those fixes:Fix the short defense trainingDisplay a clear error message when creating a character with invalid firstname / lastnameFix a bug in the World Tour Finals tournamentFix some translationsSlightly increase the power of the late rear court backhand shotFix the Super 1000 achievementsLimit the FPS to avoid unnecessary CPU/GPU usage (can be configured in the settings)Over the next few weeks, I'll continue fixing bugs, and improve the gameplay based on your feedback.After that, I'll start working on the online multiplayer mode.I'll need your help to shape the online mode, so please join our discord if you want to give your feedback: https://discord.gg/PxHdRmdF9pAlso, if you like the game, don't forget to leave a review.Thank you all for your support! 🙏
- Pure Badminton is NOW AVAILABLE! - 16 December 2025
That's it! After years of development and a full year of beta testing, improving the gameplay, fixing bugs, and discussing with so many of you, I'm really proud and excited to finally announce that Pure Badminton is available now! Come play it, and if you enjoy it, please consider leaving a review, it really helps!I truly hope you'll enjoy the game as much as I enjoyed making it. And if you have any feedback, or suggestions, don't hesitate to join the discord. I'll continue improving the game based on your feedback: https://discord.gg/PxHdRmdF9pA big thank you to all of you who have helped shape the game over the past months, I really appreciate it!Have a good time playing!Best,Paul
- New demo update - Version 0.7.3 - 6 December 2025
Hi everyone,I just released the last demo update before the game launch, to give you a preview of what's coming on December 16!Here are the patch notes:New advanced aiming. This option is disabled by default, and can be enabled in the in-match settings. It gives you much finer control over your shots by letting you aim low or high at the moment of impact:Punch clear (⬇) or high clear (⬆)Steep smash (⬇) or flat smash (⬆)Stop drop (⬇) or fast drop (⬆)New aiming indicatorShuttle physics improvementsRealistic net impactsNew option to display opponent(s) staminaMore realistic shots:No high clear or big smash when playing very late backhandsNo clear when divingLower-quality shots when defending strong smashesFixed a doubles issue where the partner was taking the shot right in front of the playerVarious other fixes and improvementsI hope you'll like it!Thank you for giving so much feedback, it…
- The game will be released on December 16! - 29 November 2025
I'm very excited to announce that Pure Badminton will be released on December 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM (UTC)Also, a new demo update will be released next week, so stay tuned!
- Patch Note - Version 0.6.8 - 11 October 2025
Patch notes:New playable characterUnlocked Professional difficulty modeEnable Steam Remote Play Together, so you can play with your friends online (requires a controller for the user joining the game)Have fun!If you enjoy the game, don’t forget to add it to your wishlist and follow the page — it really helps a lot! 🙏
- Steam Next Fest – New Demo Update Coming Soon! - 9 October 2025
Hi everyone! 👋I'm excited to announce that Pure Badminton will be part of the Steam Next Fest, running from October 13th to 20th!To celebrate, a special updated demo will be released this weekend, featuring:A new playable characterUnlocking the "Professional" difficulty modeSteam Remote Play Together, so you can play online with your friendsThe first demo already gathered thousands of players, and your feedback has been incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!I can’t wait for you to try these new features and share your thoughts.Get ready to play the new demo this weekend, and join us for the Steam Next Fest! 🏸If you enjoy the game, don’t forget to add it to your wishlist and follow the page — it really helps a lot! 🙏
- Patch Note - Version 0.6.7 - 2 October 2025
It's great to see so many of you testing and enjoying the demo!I've focused on fixing the bugs you've reported most frequently.Patch notes:Fix a bug on left-handed playersSlightly increase the AI difficultyImprove doubles positioningFix the achievementsFor those who already played a lot (or are very good at the game), I know you are waiting for a more challenging experience.The "Professionnal" difficulty will be unlocked in the next weeks, so stay tuned!In the meantime, don't forget to:Leave a review on Steam, it helps get more exposure!Wishlist the game, if that's not done alreadyJoin the discord if you want to give feedback, discuss with the development team and help shaping the gameAnd talk about the game around youSee you soon!
- THE DEMO IS OUT! - 29 September 2025
Hi everyone,I'm really excited to release the demo, so you can all play it!Enjoy! And don't forget to leave a review, wether you like it or not.
- The demo is coming soon! - 18 September 2025
The demo will be available on September 29th!Thank you for your support, and see you then for the demo!
- Pure Badminton | Official Trailer - 3 July 2025
We just released our first trailer!Go check it out and let us know what you think! Your feedback is incredibly valuable as we move closer to launch.Stay tuned for updates!
