- PolyDestroyer is out now! - 1 March 2026
Dear pilots,PolyDestroyer has officially launched out of Early Access and into full release!Thank you to everyone who played, reported bugs, and left feedback, you have helped shape the game to completion!The full release of the game focuses on stability, polish, and an improved overall experience.New Features & Improvements19 new achievements!Pickups behave more consistently: Coins and health pickups are now tracked correctly, and their spawns make more sense.Audio polish pass: Added pickup sound effects to Coins, Health, Turbo, Shield, and Weapon Pickups, and fixed volume handling issues (see bug fixes below).UI Refresh: Updated the UI for the main menu, loadout page, and options menu to be clearer.Cosmetics clarity: Cosmetic price text is now hidden after purchase to avoid confusion.Controller clarity: Added controller glyphs for Turbo and Shield, along with fixing incorrect glyphs b…
- PolyDestroyer BETA Update - 7 June 2025
Dear Pilots,The latest update has now been pushed to the beta branch! This update includes improved game feel and bug fixes. This is a small bug fix release, the issues from the last beta build are still being worked on and have not been fixed for this release.Here is a video which shows how to switch to the beta branch: Watch here.New Features & ImprovementsImproved game feel: We have added screen shake feedback for when you hit enemies or take damage. This is different for each weapon, for example it is more intense on the exploding weapon.Bug FixesDecreased the volume of the intro splash screen, it was very loud before.Fixed a crash when reaching higher waves, this was an issue with previous fixes to how the game manages the pool of objects being spawned in.Known issues with this beta buildHere is a list of known issues, these will be fixed for the next beta release.When turbo or shi…
- PolyDestroyer BETA Update - 29 May 2025
Dear pilots, We are excited to announce the first beta update for PolyDestroyer! This update introduces improved user interface and gameplay flow improvements! Here is a video which shows how to switch to the beta branch: Watch here. New Features & Improvements Improved UI: We've given the main menu, loadout page, and options menus user interface a complete overhaul to improve the navigation of the menus when using a controller, and to make the flow of getting into the gameplay quicker and easier. The video, audio and language options interface has been moved to the main menu. New way to unlock weapons: While playing the game keep a look out for the new ship pickup item, with a new blue indicator to help you find it. On collection you have a chance to unlock a random new weapon! Sound effects: More sound effects have been added into the game for item pickups (Coins, Health, Turbo, Shiel…
- Shield Mechanic + Achievements Update is out now! - 16 August 2024
Dear pilots, We are excited to announce an update to PolyDestroyer! This update introduces the shield mechanic and two new achievements! Here's what's new: New Features & Improvements Shield Mechanic Added: Collect the new Shield Pick-Ups just like you do with health packs. Your ship can hold up to three shields at a time, displayed on the HUD. To activate a shield, press E on the keyboard, Y on the Xbox Controller, or Triangle on the PlayStation controller. When activated, your ship will pulse blue, indicating the shield is active for five seconds. During this time, your ship is completely immune to damage. New Achievements: We've added two new achievements! The first is granted when you open the game, and the second is a secret. (Hint: the build number might give you a clue!) More achievements will be added soon! Improved UI: We've revamped the Title Screen and Pause Menu to make them…
- Localisation Update is out now! - 19 June 2024
Dear pilots, We are excited to announce an update to PolyDestroyer! This update introduces 7 new languages and improved graphics settings! Here's what's new: New Features & Improvements Localisation For 7 Languages Added: French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Norwegian, Irish, and Welsh. Select a language using the new Language button on the title screen. Improved Graphics Settings: Added more supported resolutions, Added a toggle for V-Sync, Added dropdown for Fullscreen, Windowed, and Fullscreen Windowed. New game background: Changed star particle background to give the player a reference point, it was sometimes difficult to tell if the ship was moving. Shop Changes: You can no longer access the shop while in-game. You must select your weapons and skin on the title screen before entering the game. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the "Highest Wave Achieved" counter on the title screen disp…
- Localisation Update - 18 June 2024
Dear Pilots, There was an issue with the Localisation Update (Build 0.1.4.60) that we released last night, so we have reverted to the previous update (Build 0.1.3.54) until the problems are fixed. Apologies for this, we will get the new build out as soon as possible! Thank you all for your continued support! Regards, PolyDestroyer Team.
- PolyDestroyer 0.1.3.54 is out now! - 11 May 2024
Dear Pilots, We are excited to announce the release of update 0.1.3.54 for PolyDestroyer! We continue refining the game during early access, and this update brings significant improvements aimed at improving the gameplay experience, focusing on controller support. New Features & Improvements Controller Support Added: Full controller support has been implemented, making it easier for you to navigate and enjoy the game. Controller Glyphs: Controller glyphs are now displayed on the screen for PlayStation and Xbox controllers, with more controllers coming soon. Enhanced Shooting Sounds: We've added new shooting sound effects (SFX) for players and enemies. Faster Gameplay Pace: Gameplay has been sped up to offer a more significant challenge and enjoyable experience while playing the game. Both player and enemy movements, as well as shooting, have been increased. Increased Pickups: The spawn…
- PolyDestroyer 0.1.2.41 is out now! - 10 March 2024
Dear Pilots, We’re excited to announce an update to PolyDestroyer! This update introduces a brand-new infinite waves system and many improvements to enhance your adventures. Here’s what’s new: New Features & Improvements: Infinite Waves System: Dive into endless combat with the new infinite waves system, testing your skills against limitless enemies. Visual Damage Indicator: Enemies now flash red when damaged, improving combat feedback. Streamlined Wave Screen: We’ve removed version numbers from the wave start screen, decluttering your screen. Version info is now exclusively on the title screen. Steam Overlay Interaction: Closing the Steam overlay no longer unpauses the game. FPS Counter Update: The FPS counter is now disabled by default. You can enable it on the pause screen. Temporary Removal of Graphics Settings: We’ve hidden the graphics settings temporarily as we work on fixing the…
- Patch 0.1.1.38_2024.02 - 25 February 2024
PD_0.1.1.38_EarlyAccess_2024.02 This patch has fixed UI layout issues on the title screen and the pause menu.
- PolyDestroyer Has Taken Off into Early Access! - 24 February 2024
We are thrilled to announce that PolyDestroyer has officially launched into Early Access! About PolyDestroyer: Step into the cockpit of the mighty PolyDestroyer spacecraft and brace yourself for an epic 2D space shooter experience. Blending classic arcade action with sleek modern design, PolyDestroyer puts you against a horde of alien invaders hell-bent on dominating the galaxy. As the universe's last hope, it's up to you to use your powerful weaponry and advanced technology to stop their plans. Key Features: Combat: Dive into intense space battles against a variety of alien adversaries. Diverse Arsenal: Customize your spacecraft with various devastating weapons to suit your playstyle. Levels: Traverse through challenging levels teeming with enemies, with even more coming in future updates. Progressive Difficulty: Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pilot, PolyDestroyer offers an acce…
