- Version 1.7.4 Update Announcement - 18 December 2025
Version 1.7.4 Update LogBug Fixes and AdjustmentsBug Fixes and AdjustmentsOptimized online synchronization performanceOptimized magnet attraction performanceReduced the number of particles during rescueFixed an issue where monster and afterimage generation would cause abnormalities under certain circumstancesFixed issues related to online endless modeOptimized exclusion functionFixed an issue where abnormal errors would occur under certain circumstances
- Version 1.7.2+1.7.3 Update Announcement - 10 December 2025
Version 1.7.2+1.7.3 Update LogNew FeaturesThe online mode now supports endless mode;Bug Fixes and AdjustmentsOptimized VRAM performance, reducing performance by 75%!Fixed an issue where the Magnet Contract wasn't working correctly in single-player mode;Fixed an issue where the 1st player couldn't click "Continue" in multiplayer;Fixed a relic synchronization issue;Fixed an issue where the countdown wasn't handled correctly during boss battles;Fixed some boundary issues in the boss attack logic;Fixed an issue where contract point drops caused multiplayer synchronization errors under certain circumstances;Fixed an issue with monster health bar updates in the 2nd player's perspective;
- Version 1.7.1 Update Announcement - 8 December 2025
Version 1.7.1 Update LogNew FeaturesNow you can see which direction the boss is in off-screen;Bug Fixes and AdjustmentsFixed an issue where the Shadow Overlord boss could be frozen;Fixed a multiplayer synchronization issue with the Magnet Contract;Fixed an issue where the freeze effect would cause 2P malfunctions under certain circumstances during multiplayer;Fixed a multiplayer synchronization issue with turrets;Adjusted the strength of the Trailblazer character;Lowered the difficulty levels of Easy, Normal, and Nightmare;Fixed an issue where LAN multiplayer invites were invalid;
- Version 1.7.0 Update Announcement - 6 December 2025
Version 1.7.0 Update LogNew FeaturesAdded German language support;Added global modification of enemy health in settings;Bug Fixes and AdjustmentsFixed a stuttering issue when killing enemies under certain circumstances;Fixed an attack logic issue with the Shadow Lord boss;Fixed a logic issue in the Capture Challenge under certain circumstances;Reduced the difficulty of Easy and Normal modes;Optimized music and sound effects playback;Fixed an issue where lack of OpenGL angle support caused some older graphics cards to fail to launch the game;
- The Contract of Swarm Hunter officially released - 5 December 2025
After two years of full-time development and meticulous polishing, our carefully crafted indie game, The Contract of Swarm Hunter, a light-footed roguelike strategy game, is finally officially released today!Priced at only 2.99$! During the launch discount period, it's only 2.69$! Get it early and enjoy! It also supports 2-player co-op, offering exceptional value!A game lasts 30-60 minutes, with save and load mechanics.Supports keyboard + mouse/gamepad.If you enjoy survivor-style gameplay, deep strategy building, route mapping, light footed inventory management, and 2-player co-op, now is the perfect time to grab The Contract of Swarm Hunter!
- $2.99 Co-op Surprise: Magic Chariot Survivor Launches in 10 Days - 25 November 2025
Our magical tank-themed survivor indie game is officially releasing next Friday, December 5th! Priced at $2.99! Two-player co-op is also supported!Among so many survivor-like games, what makes ours different?1. Magic Chariot & Light Inventory ManagementThat's right—you pilot a Chariot! A majestic chariot always gives us more security. Fill your equipment slots with weapons and items and pour your firepower onto the enemy!One point to note: our game demands more focus on build strategy. You'll need to figure out the best combinations within limited gear slots to ensure the most comfortable combat experience.2. Style Route SelectionTo enhance strategic depth, we've added a Route Map mechanic. You can choose paths rich with Elites, challenging higher difficulty for better economy; or you can opt for routes with more Encounters and Treasures, reducing combat difficulty while relying on luck…
- The final round of Playtests has ended, and the product will be released soon! - 14 November 2025
Thank you for your support of the final round of Playtest. Next, we will optimize the issues found in Playtest, develop the final batch of new content and achievement system, and after completing the single-player and multiplayer tests, we will release our game!
- 📢 Demo Temporarily Closing, Playtest Now Open! - 31 October 2025
Hello players,We are thrilled to announce that the game will be officially launching soon!To ensure all players experience content that is closest to the final release, we have made the following decision:The long-outdated Demo will be temporarily removed and closed on October 31, 2025.【Reason】 The Demo content is now significantly different from the upcoming full release, and we want to avoid any potential misunderstandings about the final game.【Alternative】 For players who wish to get an early look at the latest developments, you can apply to join our Playtest anytime via the Steam store page. This version provides the most current game content available.Thank you for your continuous support and understanding! We look forward to seeing you in the full release!
- Contract of Swarm Hunter 1.4.1 Update - 30 October 2025
Fixed the abnormal value of High-Energy Crystal Changelog Adjustment Buffed several low-damage skills and feats; Afterimage skill received a major buff. All skill values are now better balanced. Easy and Normal difficulties were too easy, making high-level weapon/skill synthesis trivial. Material requirements for high-level synthesis have been increased by 1. Reduced damage taken on Hard and Nightmare difficulties and cut down on Elite node rewards. The difficulty scaling is now more rational. Adjusted the pricing calculation for smelting.
- 🚨 FINAL CHANCE! War Machine Survivor Thriller, Final Playtes - 29 October 2025
Dear Players, We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the final public Playtest for Contract of Swarm Hunter! This is a precious opportunity to gather your final feedback before the game launches. We sincerely invite all players interested in the Survivor-like and Co-op Multiplayer genres to join us! 🕹️ Join the Playtest Now! (Ends by Nov. 10) Visit: Go to https://store.steampowered.com/app/3270580/_/ Click: Find the "Request Access" button on the store page. Start: Once access is approved, the game will automatically be added to your Steam Library. ⚠️ Heads Up: This is the final test phase, and slots are limited. Please apply as soon as possible! 🔥 Why You Should Try Our Game? While pursuing deep build-crafting and casual fun, we made the bold decision to remove the traditional out-of-run progression system, ensuring you get the most pure, immediate power fantasy! Core Sel…
- 【Development Log】Full version content is complete! Price: $2.99! - 29 September 2025
Hello everyone, I'm ZYIGame, the developer of the indie game "Contract of Swarm Hunter"!🎉 Good news: The official version of "Contract of Swarm Hunter," the survival game we've been working on for so long, is finally! Almost! Finished! The whole team is now busy battling bugs and optimizing furiously, eager to bring you the world of mowing games that will leave your fingertips numb with joy!(A quick aside: when I don't update, it's not because I'm running away! It's because we're so buried in code, even drinking milk tea requires speed—after all, every day you miss is a day you won't have fun playing!)1. 💰 Release Date & Pricing: Fully committed, two-player fun is even better!First, let's get the "hard facts" everyone's most concerned about: the game is expected to officially launch within the next two months!Price: Only $2.99!Supports two-player online play! 🤝 Team up for double the…
- Contract of Swarm Hunter 1.2.1 Update - 29 June 2025
The online portal has been opened and the card UI has been optimized! Changelog New Content Added Guardian Shield; Opened online portal; Fix Problem Fixed the issue where the initial movement speed was not set correctly when starting the game; Other Adjustment Adjust the initial contract effect to make it more consistent with the difficulty of teammates; Add a halo to indicate whether the enemy is an elite monster, a small boss, or a boss; Add a main card label to identify the main types: weapons, skill props, props, abilities, contracts, etc.;
- Contract of Zerg Hunter 1.2.0 Update - 31 May 2025
The New Product Festival update is now online, enjoy it! Optimize performance, optimize monster groups, and greatly improve the gaming experience! Changelog special statement - Due to 'Zerg' being a trademarked term, we have decided to replace 'Zerg' in the game title with 'Swarm' to ensure compliance and respect for the associated intellectual property.Attention: Save data will be reset after this update! - Due to the limited energy of the development team, the online portal will be temporarily closed to focus on optimizing the game content. The online portal will be opened at an appropriate time based on the game operation situation. New Content Added damage statistics function (single stage); Added special monster groups; Added battle settlement interface; Added game illustrations; Added main gun and secondary gun stunts; Added a color to display the level of placed items; Added a bu…
- Contract of Swarm Hunter 1.1.0 Update - 3 April 2025
Added multi-route roadmap gameplay, new enemy lineups, and crafting optimization features! Next up: game performance improvements for a smoother experience! Changelog Fix Problem Fixed the problem of prop attributes; Fixed the problem of internationalization; Fixed the problem that the Laser Destroyer Contract was not displayed and effective normally; Fixed the problem that the number of upgrades was not correctly recorded in the archive; Fixed the problem of roadmap switching; Other Adjustment Reduced enemy health; Significantly improved game performance!
- Contract of Swarm Hunter 1.0.0 Update - 18 March 2025
Added multi-route roadmap gameplay, new enemy lineups, and crafting optimization features! Next up: game performance improvements for a smoother experience! Changelog New Content Added Roadmap: Diverse combat paths and rich rewards await—adventures and treasures are yours to choose! New Enemies: A batch of new foes has arrived! Contract Abilities: Starting abilities are now phased rewards through Contract Abilities. Crafting Upgrades: Smart synthesis hints + one-click formula application! Contract Point Recycling: Added ratio indicators for clarity. Fix Problem Abnormal purchases in Contract Shop (specific conditions). Missing co-op supply node prompts (edge cases). Skill display glitches (rare scenarios). Localization issues and smelting-related bugs. Inventory overflow now triggers warnings. Other Adjustment Streamlined in-game menus. Revamped character unlock conditions.
- Contract of Swarm Hunter 0.0.5 Update - 25 January 2025
A lot of new skills and props have been added! Added prop smelting, which can smelt props marked as smeltable. Changelog New Content Added fire ball series, ice spike series, thunder ball series, poison bite series, and laser bullet series skill props; Newly added props: irregular mechanical components, cold energy alloys, mechanical protection components, scalding kettles, blazing alloys, conductive metal, electric stone, strange ornament, deadly toxic liquid, poisonous pumpkin, cursed mask, cursed pendant, mystic ring, mirror alloy, laser prism, ancient beast tooth chain, fragment of the sword, swordmaster's cloak; Added prop smelting mechanism; Fix Problem Fixed some border bugs; Other Adjustment Adjust some ability texts; Adjust the effects of deep sea metal, red sunflower, ancient war drum, meteorite ore, item charging, and trigger mutation; The effect of venomous bolt stacked to t…
- Contract of Swarm Hunter 0.0.4 Update - 6 January 2025
The new character Sword Casket is now online! Next we will add more skills and enemies, so stay tuned! Changelog New Content Added Sword Casket, sword weapons, swordsmanship, and swordsmanship mastery, including 20+ new props/abilities! 10+ synthesis recipes related to the sword series! Fix Problem Fixed the problem that when having Eternal Flame, the damage was not cloned correctly, causing the damage to be infinitely superimposed; Other Adjustment The character has added movement speed growth; health value growth has been changed to a fixed bonus; Improve the burning damage increased by Eternal Flame; Increase the attack range of missile series weapons; Increase the range and duration of poisonous fog; Added refresh correlation of low blood and shield series abilities; After each stage ends, the refresh fee is reduced by one; The earliest wave of coupon refresh is changed to 10; Optim…
- Contract of Swarm Hunter 0.0.3 Update - 20 December 2024
Fixed an issue with multiplayer games not starting the game correctly! New skills and 1 new character will be launched soon, so stay tuned! Changelog fix problem Fixed an issue with windows not filling up correctly; Fixed the ability selection problem in special cases; Fixed an issue where multiplayer games could not start the game correctly; Other Adjustment Adjusted the differences between different difficulties. Now there is no limit on the optional abilities in simple tasks, which means you can choose advanced abilities such as Heavenly Thunder, Embers, Soul Devour, Ice Explosion, etc.! Overhealing change to: each 1s, Restore 3% shield. but All restoration effect amplification -50%;
- Contract of Swarm Hunter 0.0.2 Update - 13 December 2024
The next update will usher in new skills, so stay tuned~ Changelog new content Ancient Leaf of Life Sealed Red Crystal Reddish Wolf Fang Shield Overclock Device Shield Stabilizer fix problem Fixed the problem of not being able to enter online rooms correctly from Steam invitations Fixed the conflict between Lucky Blessing Ⅱ and Lucky Blessing Ⅲ Fixed the problem that the deceleration value of Frostbolt is too high Fix other border issues Other Adjustment Composure is changed to defense +15%, crit +15%, attack speed -5%; Berserk is changed to attack speed +20%，crit +10%，defense -5%； Shield Bash is changed to every 100 shields: extra damage+50% (maximum 200%); Defense Breakthrough * Fortress：damage taken change to -5%； High-Energy Crystal change to damage +40%，crit +10%，attack speed -5%； Trigger Mutation increase damage rate to 25%; Overhealing change to each 1s restore 2% shield； Reduce…
- Our Game Demo Is Now Live – Play Now! - 8 December 2024
Hello, everyone! We’re thrilled to announce that our game demo is now available on Steam! This is your chance to experience the core gameplay, explore our unique world, and get a taste of what’s to come. Play Demo We warmly invite you to dive in, have fun, and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help us refine and enhance the game as we move toward the full release. Looking ahead, we’re excited to share our plans for the next update, which will include: Brand-new characters with distinctive abilities. Fresh skills to add more depth to the gameplay. Innovative mechanics that will challenge and surprise you. Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to hear what you think!
