- V1.3.25 UPDATE - 16 July 2025
Unity's networking solution (UNET) that we used in DEATHPIT was shutdown in July 2025, meaning that our online multiplayer is now sadly unavailable. Restoring it would require migrating the entire project over to a different networking solution, which is a large undertaking. We are a small two-man indie team that finished active development of DEATHPIT way back in 2018, and we did not plan to continue supporting it... However, we feel passionately about keeping the game alive so have decided to do what it takes to get the online multiplayer up and running again! In the meantime you can still play multiplayer online with your friends if you choose the Play LAN and use a VPN like Hamachi. With this announcement comes the first update we’ve done to DEATHPIT in 7 years, in which we’ve added the ability to choose your main weapon in the game setup lobby instead of having to in-game (a gripe…
- Fat Freddy in all his gory glory! - 13 July 2019
Ever wanted to see a fat freddy up close and personal? Well here he is! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2F6d2e9c9d8267707cbbd9f881f49fc9b5689d4d6c.jpg A massive thanks to artist Jack Jephson (@jjephsonart) for creating this spectacular piece of work! If anyone in our community feels like having their fan art showcased on our steam page, get in touch with us at [email protected]
- DEATHPIT at Wales Comic Con 2018 - 3 December 2018
DEATHPIT 3000 had a great showcase at Wales Comic Con 2018, which saw us host a leaderboard competition with the prize being a signed Overwatch photo for the highest scoring (and most blood-stained) player! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2F3fc2efed6e9515c9b9567a68c678019fba24187c.jpg
- DEATHPIT at Birmingham's Insomnia 63 show! - 25 August 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2F3f8939f27813848b9a6c217505e95a400d7d3d47.jpg DEATHPIT 3000 is currently showcasing at Insomnia 63, one of the UK's biggest game expos! Come on down to the Indie Zone to check us out and have a stab at winning a free copy! https://insomniagamingfestival.com/whats-on/indiezone/
- DEATHPIT 3000 with Escape Reality! - 28 July 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2Feb5703bab7264fae3462aa558c433e22298876ff.jpg Come down to Cardiff's Escape Reality experience and play DEATHPIT 3000! Beat the team's scores and grab yourself a bunch of cool prizes, including a copy of DEATHPIT 3000!
- DEATHPIT 3000 showcasing at Insomnia 63! - 28 July 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2Fe6310d005c11d42d8c8d543ee1b3ec0fb5019af3.jpg We're very excited to announce that we'll be showing DEATHPIT 3000 at Insomnia 63 at Birmingham's NEC from 24th-27th August! Come check it out in the Indie zone for your chance to win a copy!
- DEATHPIT 3000 featuring in the IndieGala Hump Day Bundle 57 - 11 June 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2F41b1611b3222e337fa1fef072719f9da9a3d23e7.jpg For a limited time you can save 94% on DEATHPIT 3000 by picking it up in IndieGala's Hump Day Bundle no 57. It's a great deal that includes a bunch of other awesome indie games - definitely worth the price! https://www.indiegala.com/hump-day-steam-bundle-57
- DEATHPIT 3000 showcasing at Level Up - 29 May 2018
Come and meet the developers and have a go on DEATHPIT 3000 at Level Up, one of Wales' most exciting indie game developer events! Entry is free, and it is being held on Wrexham's Glyndwr University campus from May 31st - June 1st. http://levelup.wales/
- Developer Playthrough: Darkside Final - 25 May 2018
Cyberlamb Studios developers Ned and Gareth show how the Darkside final can be mastered! Check it out if you'd like some playtips and tricks: https://youtu.be/UAWxvxldlc4
- DEATHPIT 3000 NOW SUPPORTS 4 PLAYER ONLINE CO-OP! - 13 May 2018
V 1.3.13 PATCH NOTES 4 Player Online Co-op DEATHPIT 3000 now supports up to 4 players in online co-op Re-designed multiplayer lobby to reflect new player number selections Other fixes and gameplay balances Linux gamepad issue fixed (Linux players must use "--mimic-xpad" with the xboxdrv for proper gamepad behaviour) Gamepad custom mapping enabled: hold "shift" or "alt" while launching the game to view configuration dialogue, or add "-show-screen-selector" in Set Launcher Options in Steam to always see it Aiming lazer toggle with V key Auto-follow other players after death Numerous performance optimizations and bug fixes
- An Interview With The Developers - 8 May 2018
Cyberlamb Studios were asked by the Welsh Gaming Network about how DEATHPIT 3000 came into existence, the game's content and features, and what the future holds for it and their other games that are in development. Check out the full interview here http://www.welshgaming.co.uk/deathpit-3000/
- DEATHPIT 3000 GIVEAWAY - 2 May 2018
Our friends at Zeepond are staging another giveaway of DEATHPIT 3000! Sign up to have a chance at winning a free copy https://www.zeepond.com/zeepond/giveaways/enter-a-competition/deathpit-3000-8x-steam-keys
- LINUX SUPPORT FOR DEATHPIT 3000 - 23 April 2018
V 1.3.4 PATCH NOTES Linux Support DEATHPIT 3000 now supports Linux Cross-platform multiplayer between PC, Mac and Linux Other fixes and gameplay balances Aiming assist lazer sights added to players Auto re-joining friend's lobby after game finishes Auto re-selection of characters, clones and abilities in lobbies Enhanced damage of FIST turret Enhanced damage and fire rate of Auto-Turrets, with reduced ammo count Slightly reduced Nova Launcher damage Several bug fixes
- ONLINE CO-OP NOW AVAILABLE! - 7 April 2018
We are very happy to announce that online two-player co-op is now available for DEATHPIT 3000! In addition we have released a number of other improvements, including an update to full gamepad support for Steam Big Picture mode, and the ability to buy extra lives in single player. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2Fbe5cf0d3b0300880c2c7b50ba5f39376c749359a.png V 1.3.0 PATCH NOTES Online Co-op New game mode supporting two players online New lobby menu enabling you to host games for your friends and others to join Deathpit Discord channel link added so you can meet and game with others in the DP3K community Single Player Respawning Buy extra clones in single-player with your spare spacebux, to allow for unplanned deaths! Auto-switching to single player mode if your team-mate quits Full Controller Support Full controller support is now in place, enabl…
- ONLINE CO-OP NOW AVAILABLE! - 7 April 2018
We are very happy to announce that online two-player co-op is now available for DEATHPIT 3000! In addition we have released a number of other improvements, including an update to full gamepad support for Steam Big Picture mode in PC and Mac, and the ability to buy extra lives in single player. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2Fbe5cf0d3b0300880c2c7b50ba5f39376c749359a.png V 1.3.0 PATCH NOTES Online Co-op New game mode supporting two players online New lobby menu enabling you to host games for your friends and others to join Deathpit Discord channel link added so you can meet and game with others in the DP3K community Single Player Respawning Buy extra clones in single-player with your spare spacebux, to allow for unplanned deaths! Auto-switching to single player mode if your team-mate quits Full Controller Support Full controller support is now i…
- DEATHPIT 3000 chosen as this week's GDWC 2018 Fan Favourite! - 3 April 2018
We are thrilled to have been chosen as this week's Game Development World Championship 2018 Fan Favourite! GDWC Website https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2F76a785cf96fa7bfa54a8fc6ec9e42099f1c82cbb.png
- DEATHPIT 3000 chosen as this week's GDWC 2018 Fan Favourite! - 3 April 2018
We are thrilled to have been chosen as this week's Game Development World Championship 2018 Fan Favourite! GDWC Website https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F30831770%2F76a785cf96fa7bfa54a8fc6ec9e42099f1c82cbb.png
- GAMEPAD SUPPORT LAUNCHED! - 11 January 2018
We are pleased to announce that gamepad support for Xbox controllers is now officially live, as well as a host of other improvements and fixes. So if you haven’t yet experienced the bloody viscera of the arena, now is the perfect time to jump in with both sticks blazing! V 1.2.0 PATCH NOTES Full support for Xbox controllers added Adjustable rotation speed for right stick Gamepad cursor tracks player's aim direction New system for teleporting with gamepad Hint system updated to include gamepads Menu navigation and selection for gamepad Updated scoring system Live score displayed in game Killing enemies with crates adds to score Enemy score values displayed on scoresheet Other additions New round selection menu Pausing in single player Screen damage blood effect Added new ‘hardcore’ mode achievements (press ‘U’ for hardcore mode) Weapon cycling with arrow keys added ‘Z Mode’ added for cus…
- GAMEPAD SUPPORT LAUNCHED! - 11 January 2018
We are pleased to announce that gamepad support for Xbox controllers is now officially live, as well as a host of other improvements and fixes. So if you haven’t yet experienced the bloody viscera of the arena, now is the perfect time to jump in with both sticks blazing! V 1.2.0 PATCH NOTES Full support for Xbox controllers added Adjustable rotation speed for right stick Gamepad cursor tracks player's aim direction New system for teleporting with gamepad Hint system updated to include gamepads Menu navigation and selection for gamepad Updated scoring system Live score displayed in game Killing enemies with crates adds to score Enemy score values displayed on scoresheet Other additions New round selection menu Pausing in single player Screen damage blood effect Added new ‘hardcore’ mode achievements (press ‘U’ for hardcore mode) Weapon cycling with arrow keys added ‘Z Mode’ added for cus…
- Xbox gamepad support coming soon! - 5 December 2017
Since the release of DEATHPIT 3000, a number of users have requested gamepad support. We cyberlambs agree that this would be a great new feature and so we have decided to go ahead and include Xbox gamepad support. We expect to have it ready for Windows very soon!
