- Demo Korean Support! Buddy Bug Joins BIC (Busan Indie Connect Festival)! - 15 August 2026
Hello everyone!Thanks to the eager anticipation of our community, the Buddy Bug Demo now officially supports Korean! We hope this allows even more players in Korea to jump in and experience our creative insect adventure.At the same time, we are extremely honored to announce that Buddy Bug is officially participating in South Korea's BIC (Busan Indie Connect Festival)! As one of the most influential global indie game events in Korea, BIC gathers outstanding indie titles from all around the world.Whether you visit our booth in person in Busan or tune in to the festival online, you can download and play the latest Demo anytime right here on Steam!The game is still in its Demo phase, and we’ll be adding plenty of new content in future updates. We’d love to hear your valuable feedback to help us make Buddy Bug even more fun!If you enjoy the game, please add it to your Wishlist and share it w…
- Buddy Bug Selected for Eastern Game Fest 2026! - 28 April 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Buddy Bug, our 2D side-scrolling action roguelike featuring local & online co-op, has been officially selected for Eastern Game Fest 2026! We invite all players to embark on this "micro-adventure" through the vibrant, bustling streets of the East and discover a brand-new side of Eastern culture.Redefining "Eastern" Through a Micro-LensWe are Wildfire Game, the team behind the Eastern Exorcist series. Having spent years deeply rooted in hardcore Eastern-themed games, many players might wonder: why the sudden shift to a cartoon art style?The answer is simple: we wanted to break the stereotype that "Eastern culture" must always be synonymous with ancient scrolls and traditional aesthetics. We believe Eastern culture is multifaceted—it’s found in the elegance of ink-wash paintings, but it’s also alive in the vibrant energy of the marketplace. It lives in tho…
- February 28 Next Fest Demo Update - v0.3.1 - 28 February 2026
Fixed incorrect popup info for the Purple Orb item in the shop.Fixed purple texture artifacts remaining on-screen after increasing NPC Affection.Fixed wrong texture/image for Saber-Tooth Looter in the Collection.Fixed Food Defense timer UI blocking online status display during multiplayer.Fixed missing sound effect when obtaining items from Reward Balls.Fixed mismatched content in weapon demonstration videos for Reward Balls.Fixed Self-Destruct Creatures not exploding when in near-death state after being summoned.Optimized interaction logic for Taunt Doll mechanism; horizontal charge interaction is now supported.Optimized network sync for the cart-pushing level.Added frame rate lock function in Settings; fixed double-jump trigger issues on high-frame-rate devices.
- Buddy Bug Hits February Steam Next Fest! - 24 February 2026
Hello Bug Adventurers!Long time no see! Can you believe it? The Buddy Bug Demo has been live for three whole months! Over this time, we’ve received so much encouragement and thoughtful feedback from all of you. We’ve carefully read every single message, and we’re truly grateful for your continued support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!For those who are new here, a quick introduction: we’re Wildfire Studio from Wuxi, the team behind Eastern Exorcist. Our new project, Buddy Bug, is a side-scrolling action roguelite supporting two-player co-op. In this adventure, you’ll play as an adorable yet heroic little beetle, turning everyday objects like lighters and tennis balls into powerful weapons, and rampaging through a vibrant insect world!Our dream is to create a game with Eastern charm that families can enjoy together and players around the world can love. To make that dream come…
- Buddy Bug Major Update - Online Co-op Now Available! - 26 December 2025
I. Major Update: Online Co-op is Here!The long-awaited online co-op mode for Buddy Bug has finished testing and is now officially live! You can now play together with friends who are far away!Thank you all for your patience and support. Your anticipation has been our greatest motivation, helping our little beetle Buddy take this new step! We hope you have a great time playing in remote two-player mode. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to share them with us.Now, let's walk through how to use the new online co-op feature!Attention: if you have joined our online co-op testing before, don't forget to quit the "testfornetwork" branch and return to "None"!0. (Important) Save File SelectionA reminder to players eager to jump into online co-op: on the save file screen, you still need to select "Single" first, then follow the steps below to use the online feature. The "C…
- Buddy Bug Online Co-op Playtest Invitation - 17 December 2025
Buddy Bug is about to receive a major update: online co-op is entering its final testing phase before official release! We’re inviting players who love cooperative gameplay and teamwork challenges to help us polish this shared adventure experience.ːsteamthisːWhat you can try:Online co-op mode (test version)Real-time 2-player cooperative gameplayːsteamthumbsupːWhat we need from you:Team up with friends or online partners to experience the full online co-op flowHelp us identify issues such as latency, disconnections, bugs, or share feedback on controls, game feel, and level coordinationːsteamhappyːImportant Notes:The online co-op feature is still in testing, so you may encounter some issues during gameplay. To better collect feedback and communicate in real time, we welcome you to join our Discord.(Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/hwNGvhCe)You can get early update information on new el…
- Demo Update Notes -v0.1.1 - 20 November 2025
I. Bug FixesFixed a bug where the UI would allow returning to Buggle Town after defeating the Octopus Boss.Fixed a bug where the Flying Wheel Ultimate Skill could forcibly displace the Octopus Boss.Fixed a bug where the Spring Prop occasionally failed to launch characters.Fixed a bug causing abnormal display of the mask in the Newbie Knowledge Tutorial.Fixed a bug where players could get stuck on invisible walls in levels and resolved several error reports.Fixed several potential errors related to Knowledge Abilities.Fixed a bug where thrown gadgets (Oil and Water) could incorrectly trigger projectiles.Fixed a bug where Cheese couldn't be picked up after defeating the Octopus Boss.Fixed the display issue for PS controller UI prompts.Fixed a bug where switching between Single Player and Multiplayer saves caused the default starting weapon to disappear.Fixed a bug where the Electromagneti…
- Buddy Bug Demo is Now Live! - 9 November 2025
Hey everyone!The Buddy Bug Demo is officially here, and it will also be featured in tomorrow's Steam Animal Fest! Thank you all so much for your ongoing attention and support. We bet you can't wait to become a little beetle and dive into this thrilling adventure set in the insect world!(A quick note: The game is still in the demo stage, so you might run into some bugs or design quirks — we appreciate your understanding! And feel free to share your feedback with us. Also, all in-game English text is currently poorly translated; we’ll be working with professional translators to polish it up in the future.)What’s in this demo?This trial version is based on Chapter 1, but also includes some maps and enemies from Chapters 2 & 3 (clear time under 1 hour). The boss is an intimidating octopus — make sure you’re well-prepared before taking it on!Includes 4 weapons and 15 items — all inspired by…
- Buddy Bug Dev Log#3 - 14 May 2025
Dear Players, Hello! Since our first playtest, we have developed clearer plans for improving the dual-player mode experience, optimizing controls, and developing new content. In this dev log, we will detail these plans and welcome your suggestions. (The information below is version that under development.) ________________________________________ I. Co-op Mode Through this playtest and offline demo events, many players invited friends to experience the game. We received numerous suggestions for the co-op mode, such as adding dual-player combo skills, enriching item interaction combinations, and introducing mutual sabotage/combat modes. First, we will definitely enrich item interaction combinations in the future. Whether in single-player or co-op modes, item interactions remain the core gameplay. In co-op mode, as two players can choose different weapons, weapon-item interactions will be…
- Buddy Bug Dev Log#2 - 28 April 2025
Dear Players, Following our previous discussion on core gameplay iteration (check Devlog #1 here), we're excited to share updates on art and narrative redesigns. I. Visual Overhaul 1.Character Illustrations We're redesigning the controversial monster visuals. The current black ant designs lack distinctive insectoid features and appear overly generic. Our solution: Replacing them with red imported fire ant The "Bell Bug" While its bell-shaped head creates visual interest, players reported confusion about its insect type and attack logic. Clarification: This is a cockroach-type unit with non-combat capabilities. Its core mechanic—summoning multiple roachlings—is inspired by cockroaches' rapid reproductive cycle Cockroach-Type Enemies To balance realism and stylization: 1.Key anatomical features (antennae, wings, segmented limbs) will be emphasized. 2.We will also maintain cartoonish propo…
- Buddy Bug Dev Log#1 - 14 April 2025
Dear Players, Thank you sincerely for participating in the Buddy Bug Playtest from February to March and providing invaluable feedback! Based on questionnaire data and open suggestions, we have finalized a comprehensive optimization plan for the core systems. I. Combat Experience Optimization 1. Enhanced Control Feel Based on player feedback from the questionnaires, we will optimize these systems. Certain weapons, particularly the Pile Driver, exhibit slight displacement during attacks, with complex directional inputs (up, down, left, right, and four diagonal directions). After internal discussions, we are considering either temporarily removing the Pile Driver or redesigning it as a terrain-collision tool focused on forceful knockback. Also, we will rework the charging mechanics, balance damage output with operational complexity, and reduce the monotony of "stationary attacks." For wea…
- We are broadcasting the playtest version! - 26 February 2025
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- You can send a Playtest request now! - 13 February 2025
When? Spots will be granted starting early March. How to Apply: Visit Buddy Bug's Steam store page and click the "Request Access" button - it's that easy! Selected participants will be chosen via Steam's random selection process and notified via email. Keep an eye on your inbox! Test Content: Experience the game's first chapter featuring: - Plenty of combinations of 4 weapon types and 25 items - Local co-op support for two players Want deeper insights into the game? Join our Discord community for exclusive updates and discussions!
