- Scouts Out is now $4.99 – Time to Heat Up the Leaderboards! - 21 September 2026
To bring even more players into the arcade and heat up the competition, we are permanently dropping the base price of Scouts Out to $4.99 starting today.Our goal with Scouts Out has always been about chasing that classic shmup high-score thrill. By making the game more accessible, we’re throwing the doors wide open for a new wave of players to challenge the current rankings.To our veteran pilots: guard your spots. The leaderboards are about to get a lot more competitive.To the new players joining us today: welcome to the arcade. Grab your ship, start your run, and let’s see if you have what it takes to claim the #1 spot.See you on the leaderboards!
- Scouts Out just got weirder — and cheaper. - 21 August 2026
Custom Decals - Put Your Own Art on the HelicopterYou can now drop your own images into the game as decals. Slap them on your helicopter, or let them show up right as everything goes wrong (and in Scouts Out, everything goes wrong eventually). However you use it, this run is now yours in a way it wasn't before.This is two updates in one. If you've been playing since launch you're jumping straight from 1.0.2 to 1.2.1, so you're getting the decal system, a visual overhaul, and a difficulty rebalance that changes how a run actually feels.Fly Your Own Colors: Custom DecalsNo config files, no setup. Drop any PNG or JPG into the game's decal folder and it turns up in the menu, named after your file.To find the folder: right-click Scouts Out in your Steam library, then Manage > Browse local files, then open ScoutsOut_Data > StreamingAssets > Mods > DecalsAuto-scaling. A 128px icon and a 4096px…
- 1st Week - 12 May 2026
One week ago, Scouts Out officially launched on Steam.I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who picked up the game, left a review, shared it around, or spent time playing during launch week.As a solo developer, getting to finally release a project like this and see people support it has been a pretty surreal experience.I appreciate all of the support during the first week and I’m glad to finally have the game out in the wild.– Tim / Rotating Games
- Scouts Out 1.0 Launches May 5 - 28 April 2026
Scouts Out officially launches into Version 1.0 on May 5thWhat started as a small project gradually evolved through multiple rounds of iteration, system redesigns, balance passes, UI improvements, technical fixes, and polish work to reach this full release milestone.Version 1.0 brings together the finalized core gameplay experience along with a wide range of improvements made throughout development and during the final launch preparation phase.What's Included In 1.0Gameplay and pickup balancing adjustmentsFinalized scoreboard and menu UX polishStabilized leaderboard refresh/reset behaviorRefreshed loading/tutorial visualsFinal launch-window bug fixes and cleanupOfficial 1.0 packaging and deployment updatesThis release also includes a large amount of behind-the-scenes technical cleanup, stabilization work, and overall refinement across the project.To everyone who wishlisted the game, tes…
- Audio Overhaul Update – Version 0.9.36 - 15 April 2026
Just pushed a pretty big audio pass across the game.Weapons should feel a lot clearer now when they change. You’ll hear distinct sounds when you upgrade, and when you burn through upgraded ammo and drop back to default. It’s a small thing, but it makes moment to moment gameplay easier to read.Pickups also got cleaned up. Armor, health, and weapon upgrades now all have their own proper sounds instead of sharing the same generic one, so you can tell what you grabbed without needing to look.There’s also a broader pass on audio across multiple systems. Nothing flashy, just tightening things up so everything feels more consistent and intentional.More polish updates coming soon.\ - 2026-04-14- Added clearer weapon transition audio feedback: - weapon upgrade sound now plays when a new player weapon is applied, - weapon downgrade sound now plays when upgraded weapon ammo is depleted and it fall…
- Score Attack Update – Multipliers, Flyups & Gameplay Improvements - 7 April 2026
🚁 Scouts Out Update – Score System Overhaul & Gameplay ImprovementsWe’ve just rolled out a major gameplay update focused on scoring, feedback, and overall game feel—along with a batch of fixes and tuning improvements.🔥 New: Score Multiplier SystemChain kills to build up a score multiplier windowStay aggressive—if you don’t secure another kill in time, the multiplier fadesDesigned to reward momentum and create high-intensity scoring bursts💥 New: Kill Score FlyupsScore popups now spawn at the enemy’s locationFly dynamically to your score UI for a more satisfying feedback loopBuilt to reinforce every kill with clear, visual impact⚡ Improved HUD FeedbackScore and multiplier UI now react instantly when points are earnedMultiplier visuals update and animate as you push higher chainsOverall UI responsiveness has been significantly tightened🤖 Drone Fixes & ImprovementsFixed multiple drone i…
- Major Updates - 18 March 2026
Scouts Out – Development Update (0.9.21)A new round of improvements has landed over the last few builds, focusing on gameplay feel, UI polish, and stability fixes.Gameplay50 Cal Heat BalanceReduced heat buildup per shot so sustained fire feels less punishing.Enemy BehaviorAdded movement speed variation so enemies no longer feel uniformly paced.Spawn timing now includes subtle randomization to prevent overly predictable waves.ControlsIncreased maximum vertical sensitivity for helicopter controls, improving responsiveness at higher settings.Combat FeedbackEnemies now show clearer visual hit feedback.Player and enemy projectiles now have distinct color behaviors for better readability.UI & Menu ImprovementsFixed several controller navigation issues across menus.Settings menu now opens with a valid selection and correctly restores focus when closed.Fixed Game Over screen button navigation i…
- Small Update - 30 January 2026
This update focuses on expanding persistent stat tracking, improving UI clarity, and fixing long-standing stat issues.✨ What’s NewAdded new persistent stats to the Main Menu, including updated score, distance, and lifetime stat displaysRefreshed score, distance, and persistent stat UI for improved readabilityAdded new leaderboard uploads and a high-score banner for persistent statsPlayer profile data now correctly syncs after Steam sign-in🛠 Bug FixesFixed total kills not tracking correctlyFixed total distance not updating as expectedThanks for the continued feedback — it helps drive polish and stability. More improvements are on the way.
- Scouts Out – January Update (0.9.8) - 23 January 2026
This update focuses on stability, settings fixes, progression tracking, and gameplay feel, with several long-standing issues addressed.🛠 Fixes & ImprovementsFixed Settings Menu not opening correctly in several casesCorrected Audio and Gameplay settings behaviorImproved distance tracking, fixing extremely slow progressionResolved multiple controller navigation issuesFixed input detection edge cases affecting gameplay and menusStability improvements when transitioning between scenes🎯 Gameplay & ProgressionKill Counter fully implemented and testedAdjusted Power-Up speed and lifetime values for better balanceImprovements to enemy weapon behavior and aiming logicGeneral tuning pass to improve moment-to-moment gameplay responsiveness🎨 Audio & PresentationAdditional refinements to weapon and gameplay audioMinor polish passes across UI and presentation elements⚠ Settings Menu NoticeThe curre…
- Oops! - 4 January 2026
This update fixes an issue that prevented movement for some players and includes a significant amount of backend work as we prepare for the demo release.We’re currently focused on getting the game ready for Steam Next Fest. At this stage of development, word of mouth makes a real difference for a small team like ours. If you’re enjoying the game, sharing it with others who might be interested helps more than you might think—and it costs nothing to do so.Thank you for playing and for supporting the project as we move closer to the demo.
- Scouts Out – Next Fest & Demo Update - 1 January 2026
Hey everyone,We’re getting close to a big milestone for Scouts Out.I’m planning to enter the upcoming Steam Next Fest, and that means the next few weeks are all about visibility, polish, and getting the game in front of as many players as possible. The trailer is being finalized now, and once that’s back up, the public demo will be released shortly after.If you’ve enjoyed following development so far, this is one of the most impactful moments to help the project:Share the game with friends or communities you think would enjoy itWishlist it on Steam if you haven’t alreadyTalk about it, post clips, or point people toward the pageNext Fest can be a make-or-break moment for small, self-published games like this, and organic word of mouth genuinely matters more than anything else right now.Thanks to everyone who’s been testing, giving feedback, or just sticking around and watching this thing…
- Milestone 5 Update - 17 December 2025
🚀 M5 – Major Systems, UI, and Polish Pass (v0.9.0)Update 5 was a large milestone release focused on stabilizing core systems, improving presentation, and moving the game closer to a release-ready state. This update touched nearly every major area of the game, from UI and input to combat, audio, and achievements.🎮 UI & MenusComplete UI overhaulNew UI assets importedSettings Window prefab rebuilt from the ground upMenu layouts and visuals refined across the boardAdded Credits sceneMultiple fixes to settings menu, scoreboard levels, and pause mechanicsFixes to ground plane and map layer placements🕹 Input & ControlsContinued work resolving issues with the new Input SystemImproved input detection and device switching logicFixed navigation inconsistencies in menus🧠 Gameplay SystemsAdded a system for the GUI to track ammo counts on upgraded weaponsImplemented a slowdown effect UIEnemy weap…
- UI Overhaul - 2 December 2025
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new in this update:UI Overhaul The entire UI system has been rebuilt from the ground up. Menus, navigation flow, layout consistency, and overall clarity have been improved. This should make everything feel cleaner, faster, and more responsive.Bug Fixes A handful of stability issues and visual hiccups have been resolved. Nothing flashy, but the overall experience should feel smoother.Behind-the-Scenes Work There’s also been significant backend prep for upcoming features. These changes don’t show up directly in-game yet, but they’re laying the foundation for the next round of systems and content.Thanks again for the continued support. More updates are already in motion.
- Mid Milestone Update - 20 November 2025
What’s new:Fully overhauled audio systemFunctional audio settings now properly integratedBrand new music tracksUpdated SFX across gameplayNew UI soundsNew loading screensTutorial scenes have been removedRound counter added for special weaponsAlongside the audio upgrade, there have also been improvements made to:Level layouts and overall presentationLighting balance and atmosphereMaterials for players, projectiles, and enemiesA number of bugs were also addressed to improve stability and overall player experience.As always, feedback is welcome and appreciated — it helps guide where focus goes next.
- Some Visuals - 29 October 2025
I have been trying to focus on some of the visuals. With main mechanics falling into place, we need something to look at while we're out there blowing up bad guys!This update also addressed some fixes with the UI system that was not allowing the proper adjustments from the Settings Window. Added some visual changes to the Large Round and allowed the Rotary Canon to use it.Also....Settings Menu is a little brokenAs Always if you have any feedback please leave comments or reach out to us!
- Minor Update Patch Notes - 21 October 2025
Hey everyone!Today’s beta branch update includes several small but important fixes and adjustments as we move toward our next milestone. Here’s what’s new:💻 UI SystemsWe’ve made solid progress on improving UI functionality across the board. Some areas (yes, those tricky sliders) still need a bit of love, but most menus should now function as intended. Note: In some cases, a mouse may still be required to complete certain actions.👾 EnemiesAdjusted enemy aim to make encounters feel more natural and less “aim-bot” precise.Fixed several issues with explosions not behaving correctly. There’s still a minor discrepancy we’re tracking down.🔫 Player WeaponsReduced overheat buildup for the main weapon to give you a bit more breathing room in combat.🎮 ControlsAdded sensitivity sliders for flight controls, allowing you to fine-tune the feel of your ship to your liking.
- Milestone #2 - 15 October 2025
This was a standard build to fix up and implement features throughout the game. These were mainly functional changes and less visual. Messaging. It's been lacking so we added some basic features to let the player know when they get upgrades and health. We also added some explosions to designate when explosive projectiles have gone off. Rockets! They've been around but a little ugly. We made them a little less....ugly....but they work! More artwork to comeLandmines! Oooooh boy they're ugly. Placeholder art in place, more to come. (the tiny white square)Collisions. Hitting the ground will now cause the player to take damage AND it will reset your level speeds. Menus. We had some strange menu issues. Those have been patched and were not detected further in testing, cannot confirm steam deck fix at this time. Be wary. So.....What's next. A tutorial will be in the works to get everyone famil…
- Mostly Bug Fixing - 9 October 2025
Update Notes:This update includes performance optimizations and minor bug fixes. We’ve also made some adjustments to the look of background assets and fine-tuned lighting for a smoother visual experience.Controller support has been improved, so playing with a gamepad should feel much more comfortable and responsive.We’re looking to bring on additional testers to share feedback on the game’s overall state, suggest new features, or even identify things that could be improved or removed. Your input will be invaluable as the game moves closer to its final form!
- We’re Back in Action! - 6 October 2025
Hello everyone,We’re excited to announce that development on Scouts Out is now fully back in motion! We took a short hiatus due to some real-life events, but we’re now working diligently to bring this title to release.Here’s what you can expect moving forward:Active Development Updates – We’ll be sharing progress, behind-the-scenes looks, and sneak peeks of new features.Community Engagement – Your feedback matters. We want to hear your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions as we move closer to release. What features would you like to see added? Are there gameplay tweaks or quality-of-life improvements that would make the game more fun for you? We’re eager to listen and incorporate community input wherever possible.Upcoming Milestones – Expect more frequent updates, patch notes, and news on new content as we get closer to launch.Beta Testing Opportunity – We have 10 beta keys available for Sc…
- Small Patch - 6 October 2025
A naming convention error left the game unable to launch by steam, fixed the error, pushed an update. We've also added a few items and fixed a few bugs. Fixed bugs related to speed and parallaxing to get items moving as intended. Updates to Weapons systems to fix bugs with improper bullet types being used
