- ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is out NOW! - 12 February 2026
It's finally here!Hello Everyone!Almost 10 years after the original ChromaGun release we are finally launching the successor!We're incredibly proud of this accomplishment, four years of hard work are now paying off and you can experience what we've been working on.So if you enjoyed the first ChromaGun, be sure to check out ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard!Since today is the releaseday we are also live on our Twitch-Channel, streaming from our office!If you want to celebrate with us, be sure to join the stream (it will be in German though) or visit our Discordserver!If you didn't catch it before, here you can rewatch the trailer for the game:
- ChromaGun 2 Demo - Out Now! - 24 February 2025
We have released the demo of ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, and it is part of Steam Next Fest! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3408840/ChromaGun_2_Dye_Hard_Demo/ We have done maaany improvements in comparison to ChromaGun 1, it would be great if you'd take a look and tell us what you think! :) The main improvements are: You can't get stuck: In ChromaGun1, most negative reviews referred to people getting stuck in levels. This was frustrating because you had to restart the level in those cases, losing a lot of time and making it repetitive sometimes. In ChromaGun 2, we've changed the game design so that people can't get stuck anymore. A feature to remove color (which wasn't possible in CG1) is one of the key elements for this. Completely new graphics and look: We switched from Unity to Unreal and brought in way more different looks by introducing different universes into the game with entirely…
- Looking for Playtesters for ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard! - 25 November 2024
We're already pretty far in development of ChromaGun 2 and are preparing the first private beta playtests which will start in the next coming weeks. We showed the game at various occasions / events to the public (like gamescom, IGN Live, etc.), but are this time searching for more in-depth feedback about various builds. If you want to particpate in the playtest of ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, feel free to add yourself to the mailing list: https://playtest.pixel-maniacs.com/ Looking forward to your feedback and thanks for your participation!
- ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard announced at IGN Live! - 14 June 2024
We are delighted to announce that we've partnered with PM Studios from LA to work on our next game, ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard! Eight years after the release of our very first indie game ChromaGun in 2016, this is a big step for us :) We have read your comments about the first game and have worked hard to prepare a fantastic successor. Major changes: You can't get stuck that easily any more, in ChromaGun 1 there were many situations where you had to restart the level and re-play the whole level
- Introducing, The Anniversary Update - 8 May 2017
Dear Everybody, it's finally here. After all this time of waiting, and promises, and waiting, and passed release dates, and more waiting... we finally made it. Officially introducing, the ChromaGun Anniversary Update. This massive update marks the biggest improvement to ChromaGun to date, including these awesome new features: Community Map Editor Major Graphics Overhaul New Sound Effects Performance Improvements Full In-Game Controller Support Community Map Editor The Anniversary Update features the brand-spanking-new Community Map Editor! Use it to create your very own ChromaGun Maps, or play other players' maps from the Workshop! This full-featured editor, is the prettier version of what we used internally, to develop ChromaGun. The Best Maps Win On top of the free update, We're giving out $50 in Steam Credit to the 5 top-rated Community Maps! Easy as 1,2,3: Create a Map & Upload it t…
- Introducing, The Anniversary Update - 8 May 2017
Dear Everybody, it's finally here. After all this time of waiting, and promises, and waiting, and passed release dates, and more waiting... we finally made it. Officially introducing, the ChromaGun Anniversary Update. This massive update marks the biggest improvement to ChromaGun to date, including these awesome new features: Community Map Editor Major Graphics Overhaul New Sound Effects Performance Improvements Full In-Game Controller Support Community Map Editor The Anniversary Update features the brand-spanking-new Community Map Editor! Use it to create your very own ChromaGun Maps, or play other players' maps from the Workshop! This full-featured editor, is the prettier version of what we used internally, to develop ChromaGun. The Best Maps Win On top of the free update, We're giving out $50 in Steam Credit to the 5 top-rated Community Maps! Easy as 1,2,3: Create a Map & Upload it t…
- MAJOR UPDATE INCOMING!!1one - 19 January 2017
Dear Chromaticists, this has been a long time coming, but we're finally ready to officially announce it right here on Steam: The ChromaGun Anniversary Update The ChromaGun Anniversary Update is the long-awaited revision of the game, you've all been waiting for: Improved Graphics, better performance, and more stuff! What's New? Here's a complete (for now) list of features we're going to add in the Anniversary Update: Improved Visuals Enhanced Sound Better Performance Community Maps Improved Visuals We've been working hard on the game and are now able to show you some stunning improvements. Check out these images for a look at how the game is going to change, visually. Enhanced Sound We compeletely revamped the sound design and audio structure of the game. That means, new, more dynamic sound effects – and best of all, support for full 5.1 surround sound! Better Performance Our new way of…
- MAJOR UPDATE INCOMING!!1one - 19 January 2017
Dear Chromaticists, this has been a long time coming, but we're finally ready to officially announce it right here on Steam: The ChromaGun Anniversary Update The ChromaGun Anniversary Update is the long-awaited revision of the game, you've all been waiting for: Improved Graphics, better performance, and more stuff! What's New? Here's a complete (for now) list of features we're going to add in the Anniversary Update: Improved Visuals Enhanced Sound Better Performance Community Maps Improved Visuals We've been working hard on the game and are now able to show you some stunning improvements. Check out these images for a look at how the game is going to change, visually. Enhanced Sound We compeletely revamped the sound design and audio structure of the game. That means, new, more dynamic sound effects – and best of all, support for full 5.1 surround sound! Better Performance Our new way of…
- Brasileiro? Legal! - 9 September 2016
Apart form this very Brazilian title, me translating this announcement into Brazilian Portuguese would be crazy bad, so I'll spare you the annoyance of reading it. But do you know who is good at translating to Brazilian Portuguese? Our translators! That's why ChromaGun now features subtitles in your favourite Brazilian language! http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wfa.gif Did we do good? Did we not? Let us know! - Steve
- Brasileiro? Legal! - 9 September 2016
Apart form this very Brazilian title, me translating this announcement into Brazilian Portuguese would be crazy bad, so I'll spare you the annoyance of reading it. But do you know who is good at translating to Brazilian Portuguese? Our translators! That's why ChromaGun now features subtitles in your favourite Brazilian language! http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wfa.gif Did we do good? Did we not? Let us know! - Steve
- Who Needs Colors? - 13 July 2016
Dear Chromalovers, as we all know, the core principle of ChromaGun is based on colors. Hence, the name. (The chroma-part, that is. Not the gun-part. Whatever.) Colors: They're not for everyone The problem with a color-based game is, only people who can actually see colors, can play it! Who knew? That means, we're effectively cutting out 8% of the world population. That's almost 600 Million people who can't play ChromaGun! It's a crime! A crime, I tell you! (Also, dogs are color blind.) The Big News That's why we have some great news for all you deuteranopes, protanopes, tritanopes and doges: There's no need for seeing colors while playing ChromaGun anymore! We implemented a new accessibility feature called 'ChromalessGun'! (We're not actually calling it that, I just thought it might be funny). Switching on the new colorblind mode in the settings menu, will make icons appear in the UI, o…
- Who Needs Colors? - 13 July 2016
Dear Chromalovers, as we all know, the core principle of ChromaGun is based on colors. Hence, the name. (The chroma-part, that is. Not the gun-part. Whatever.) Colors: They're not for everyone The problem with a color-based game is, only people who can actually see colors, can play it! Who knew? That means, we're effectively cutting out 8% of the world population. That's almost 600 Million people who can't play ChromaGun! It's a crime! A crime, I tell you! (Also, dogs are color blind.) The Big News That's why we have some great news for all you deuteranopes, protanopes, tritanopes and doges: There's no need for seeing colors while playing ChromaGun anymore! We implemented a new accessibility feature called 'ChromalessGun'! (We're not actually calling it that, I just thought it might be funny). Switching on the new colorblind mode in the settings menu, will make icons appear in the UI, o…
- Start Running! - 1 May 2016
Gamers! The ChromaGun Speed Run Challenge has officially started! From now, through May 31st, record your fastest playthrough of ChromaGun, upload it on YouTube or stream it on Twitch and enter the challenge on pixel-maniacs.com/speedrun for your chance at up to 700€ in Steam coupons! Just make sure to have the latest update and play the Speedrun mode while recording! And now, Ready, Set, Paint!
- Start Running! - 1 May 2016
Gamers! The ChromaGun Speed Run Challenge has officially started! From now, through May 31st, record your fastest playthrough of ChromaGun, upload it on YouTube or stream it on Twitch and enter the challenge on pixel-maniacs.com/speedrun for your chance at up to 700€ in Steam coupons! Just make sure to have the latest update and play the Speedrun mode while recording! And now, Ready, Set, Paint!
- The ChromaGun Speed Run Challenge - 26 April 2016
Dear , the moment a subset of you have been waiting for, has finally arrived! We're officially announcing ChromaGun: Speed Run, a new mode that let's you track your playthrough speed! Whaaat? Make your way to the top of the global leaderboard and prove you're the Forrest Gump of ChromaGunners! The ChromaGump if you will. So, on May 1st, start running! https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7ZetIsjtbkgNE1I4/giphy.gif The €2000 Speed Run Challenge What's the Speed Run Challenge? Here's the juicy part: From May 1 through May 31, upload your fastest Speed Run to YouTube or stream it on Twitch to win up to €700 worth of Steam coupons! The fastest three players of each platform win €700, €200 and €100, respectively https://media.giphy.com/media/94EQmVHkveNck/giphy.gif Wow! Is that all? I'm glad you asked, bold-font heading! No, it's not! Everybody who enters the challenge from May 1 through May 31,…
- ChromaGun goes VR! - 31 March 2016
Hey you all, we've been working on a little goodie for the past few weeks, and we're proud to announce it's finally here: ChromaGun VR! So put on your virtual reality inhibitor and get your head in the game! (get it?) https://media.giphy.com/media/Pi8mETrYTLzMs/giphy.gif Let us know what you think!
- ChromaGun goes VR! - 31 March 2016
Hey you all, we've been working on a little goodie for the past few weeks, and we're proud to announce it's finally here: ChromaGun VR! So put on your virtual reality inhibitor and get your head in the game! (get it?) https://media.giphy.com/media/Pi8mETrYTLzMs/giphy.gif Let us know what you think!
- Hallo, das ChromaGun! - 4 March 2016
We did it! ChromaGun is officially available in German – we even got you a German narrator as well! Whaaat? https://media.giphy.com/media/LOhqQDQd5qQ7u/giphy.gif Get the update to enjoy ChromaGun in all its german-ness! Want to play ChromaGun in your native language? Let us know in the comments!
- Hallo, das ChromaGun! - 4 March 2016
We did it! ChromaGun is officially available in German – we even got you a German narrator as well! Whaaat? https://media.giphy.com/media/LOhqQDQd5qQ7u/giphy.gif Get the update to enjoy ChromaGun in all its german-ness! Want to play ChromaGun in your native language? Let us know in the comments!
- We've Got Goodies - 24 February 2016
Dear Everybody, due to your raving reviews and ongoing support of ChromaGun, we've been working to get you even more ChromaGun. Now, playing the game will steadily unlock awesome things, such as Trading Cards & Badges! Hooray! Here's what we added 5 Rad Trading Cards 6 Awesome Badges 5 Sweet Emoticons 3 Stunning Backgrounds Happy goodie-unlocking, fellow gamers!
