In-game event12 Aug 2026We've added modding tools!Hi everyone, We've finally done it. We added modding tools to the game to allow you to add your own content or to modify the base game. Using the tools requires no coding experience and is as easy as moving files into folders and editing text files. What you can do with the tools: · Replace HUD textures · Add or replace any 3D visual or sound · Add or replace any weapon, object or enemy · Add n…
- Fixed issue where enemies could attack inanimate objects like braziers. - Fixed issue where game could crash when joining a deathmatch game. - Fixed issue where game could crash entering a level with electrified water. - Fixed issue where enemy count could be wrong on client in some levels. - Fixed issue where spawning friendly enemies in multiplayer could affect the enemy count. - Fixed issu…
- Fixed issue where game would crash when starting some levels in NG+. - Fixed issue where game could randomly crash in multiplayer when a player takes damage.
- Fixed issue where treasure counter wouldn't go to zero in NG+. - Fixed issue where hives would be shot behind players. - Fixed issue where end room of boss fight would never open if host was outside the arena when the boss died. - Fixed issue where the game would crash randomly due to weapon desynchronization.
- Fixed issue where hives would land behind players or at their feet. - Fixed issue where sapphires would fall through some objects. - Fixed issue where game would crash if an enemy went out of bounds when enemies are shown on the map. - Fixed issue where client movement would sometimes not be replicated on the host at the start of a level. - Fixed issue where players could take damage during t…
- Fixed issue where smart gun turret could crash the game if it had explosive ammo. - Fixed issue where throwing smart gun turret with explosive ammo would cause an explosion and damage the turret. - Fixed issue where the game would crash randomly when causing damage to an object.
- Fixed issue where arena progress wouldn't be saved on clients. - Fixed issue where arena clutter combos could reduce your jade. - Fixed issue where joining a game with no password, but with a join password entered, would fail.
- Fixed issue where synchronization between host and client could be completely lost on the last level. - Fixed issue where you could get stuck in the weapon wheel when leaving the menu with custom gamepad inputs. - Fixed issue where vertical sensitivity wouldn't be saved properly.
- Changed "+100% MAX PETS" into "+100% MAX MINIONS". - Fixed issue where blue orb would sometimes not spawn in coop after killing bosses. - Fixed issue where players could miss key progression items like cartridges. - Fixed issue where game could randomly crash in new game plus. - Fixed issue where grappling hooks could be lost if joining a coop game at an earlier point. - Fixed issue where cli…
- Fixed issue where potions and keys in sapphire minigame could be reset in error. - Fixed issue where animations in player setup interface could be wrong.
- Fixed issue where game would sometimes crash when leaving an arena. - Fixed issue where you couldn't enter minigames with the gamepad after changing cartridge. - Fixed issue where you could hear other player's footsteps in the hospital. - Fixed issue where topaz pill slots would be locked after changing save slot. - Fixed issue where screen wouldn't be black for an instant after leaving a bos…
- Fixed issue where game mode in find sessions interface could be empty. - Fixed issue where weapon damage multipliers weren't set properly in new game plus. - Fixed issue where sapphire enemies would use invalid numbers when casting spells.
It's here. The free co-op update for Nightmare Reaper is live right now. Grab some friends and blast through the full campaign together - every weapon, every loot drop, every run. No limitations. Just chaos. Everything in today's free update: · Full 2-4 player campaign co-op, including New Game+ · Revamped New Game+ with a new skill tree and minigame · Deathmatch with randomized weapons and cus…
Today is a great day to try Nightmare Reaper. The free co-op update just dropped. That means if you grab the game today, you're getting the full experience. 30-50 hours of campaign content, fully playable solo or with up to 3 friends. Plus deathmatch, 99 unique weapons, and a soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult (the composer behind Doom Eternal.) What you're getting: · Full campaign co-op for 2-4 pla…
March 17th is almost here. While you're waiting, here's a quick recap about what's dropping: Hours of co-op content. Each of the three chapters runs 7+ hours, and the entire campaign is playable with up to 3 friends. That includes New Game+, which is getting a full overhaul with a new skill tree and new minigame. The soundtrack is by Andrew Hulshult - the composer behind Doom Eternal. If you’ve…
Hi everyone, The Nightmare Reaper multiplayer update will release on March 17th 2026 ! Check out the insane release date trailer we cooked up: The FREE multiplayer update comes with a bunch of new features: · Full 2 to 4 player co-op, including new game+. · Unique deathmatch where players get randomized weapons and can even create custom game modes. · Revamped new game+ with a new minigame and…
We’re excited to announce the Open Beta for Nightmare Reaper’s cooperative multiplayer mode , starting RIGHT NOW ! For the first time ever, you’ll be able to dive into the game alongside your friends to rip, tear, and reap together. How to Join the Open Beta To take part in the multiplayer Open Beta, here’s what you’ll need: · A copy of Nightmare Reaper (required for access). · Join the officia…
Hi everyone, I understand that it's been a long time since I've posted a news item, so here it is! I wish I had more for you guys, but things haven't changed: I'm still working on multiplayer. Because of having two young kids and some draining health issues(non-life threatening), I haven't been able to put as much time into work as I did before. Multiplayer WILL come out and it's going really w…
Hi everyone, It's been a while since the last update, so I thought I should post a little something to let you know that I'm still alive and working on the game. As you might know, I've had a second child and this has severely impacted productivity. I'm the only person working on the PC version at the moment, so things are a bit slow. Something crazy cool did happen though! Feardemic, the publi…
Hi everyone, A patch We have a small patch today that adds some nice changes and requested fixes by you guys. Here are the notes: - Changed sensitivity of mouse inputs by lowering them when zooming in with a weapon scope. - Changed horse water and reflection powerups to reduce recoil by half. - Changed powerups to be attracted to the player if very close. - Changed +attack and reflection to be…
Hi everyone, Performance Today we have a performance update for you guys! We've been working on the console versions for months and this meant that we've had to work hard to improve the performance in the game. I've brought back all the good changes into the PC version. There are general improvements all over the game and it should affect performance on every PC setup, but the biggest gains wil…
Hi everyone, Let's get right into it. Today, we have a new content update and here's the trailer for it! The big new feature of the update is the Redux game mode . This game mode is a third of the length of the original game and progression is also much faster. The original game is so long that it requires a big commitment to play through it again, but with the Redux mode, that's something you…
Hi everyone, Today is Realms Deep 2022! ( ) Check out the event for a TON of retro shooter news, reveals and releases and for a little something from us too. There's also a Steam sale for it that you have to check out: What are we announcing about Nightmare Reaper you may ask? Console versions! The Nightmare Reaper Realms Deep 2022 trailer: We've partnered with Feardemic games, a small publishe…
- Added minigame OST to game's content folder. - Added jade tree upgrades for reduced explosion shake. - Added different text color to negative and super weapon stats. - Added support for higher FOVs. - Added enemies to minimap in arena. - Changed arena to quit after 10 waves, let you keep a weapon and display a message saying progress is saved. - Changed arena to wait before spawning new enemi…
Hi everyone, I've worked on Nightmare Reaper for five years. Much of it was 10-12 hour days for 7 days a week. I was full of passion and had a singular focus for so long. I had to put many things in my life to the back-burner, sometimes, at the cost of family or health. That's why I decided to take a long break after the last patch. What did I do? I've spent a lot of time taking care of my kid…
- Fixed issue where gamepad autoaim wouldn't work. Also improved autoaim. - Fixed issue where gamepad rumble settings wouldn't be set on load. - Fixed issue where finder pet wouldn't remove picked up items from the map.
- Added quit level option. - Changed explosive ammo to reduce screen shake. - Changed electric tank enemy to reduce screen shake of its railgun attack. - Changed intensity of low quality fog to reduce it. - Fixed crash when worms would try to unburrow in the void. - Fixed crash with puzzle trap cube. - Fixed crash related to melee enemies that friendly fire. - Fixed crash when using the mouse w…
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