Hey, Crewmates! It’s been a long time and we hope you’re still enjoying yourselves out there in the Wasteland, finding your better selves. We’re very excited to announce the release of a new patch that’ll introduce Seasonal Crew Gear & Weapons , optimisation improvements and other minor tweaks . PATCH NOTES · Seasonal Crew Gear & Weapons. We’ve added seasonal gear for your crew and seasonal wea…
Hey, Crewmates! It's been a whole two weeks since we released Badlands Crew! Thanks to everyone who has jumped in so far, and we really hope you're enjoying your experience. We've just released another hotfix to address some of the issues raised in Discord. See the list of updates below! · Fixed an issue where water tanks would not refill properly during rain storms. · Fixed an issue where ther…
Hey, Crewmates! We really hope you're enjoying your time in the Badlands so far! We're dropping by with another Hotfix that addresses a variety of issues that have been reported to us over the last week on Discord. Please keep feeding back to us, it's incredibly helpful as we move forward with updates! · Fixed instances where the camera would be stuck in WASTE mode. · Fixed an issue where the c…
Hey, Crewmates! Alright, partner - Badlands Crew has been out for just 5 days and we have seen so much from the Crewmunity and creators already. Going into the weekend we wanted to share a quick summary of some of the chaotic videos, wild rides, and gorgeous screenshots we've seen so far. You are awesome. 🔥 CREATORS ARE ON FIRE! Content creators have been firing on all cylinders since launch a…
Hey, Crewmates! Dropping by with another Hotfix to address a few more issues players have reported to us. Your feedback and reports are really invaluable to us, so please keep them coming! HOTFIX NOTES · Fixed an issue where players were getting stuck in a slightly submerged road, east of the Vultures Rise. · Fixed an issue where the "Instant repair chance" perk would only proc once per mission…
Hello, Crewmates! We really hope you're enjoying your time in the Badlands so far, it's been a pleasure to watch everyone share their rigs, screenshots and tactics in our Discord . Make sure to keep it coming! There's been a couple of minor issues that are affecting users that have now been fixed. Today's Hotfix looks at addressing the following issues: HOTFIX NOTES · Fixed an issue where vehic…
Hello! THANK YOU, FROM RUNNER DUCK A quick message from the four of us here at Runner Duck... Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has picked up a copy Badlands Crew; it's been a challenging project for our little team, and we're overjoyed to see people enjoy playing it! To everyone who has written a review, thank you for spending your time helping us understand how your expe…
Hey, Crewmates! We are ecstatic to announce that Badlands Crew is out now! Strap yourselves in and prepare for a chaotic ride into the lawless Badlands. A wasteland of opportunity awaits you. It’s time to build your very own Battle Wagon swarming with weapons - select, name and train your crew members, and tactically challenge enemy factions in the unforgiving Badlands. 🦆 A MESSAGE FROM RUNNER…
Hello! It’s Jon from Runner Duck here. Badlands Crew is out next week, 28th April! Thank you for all your support so far. It’s been a big project for us, and we’re really excited that you’ll all finally be able to play it! As it’s now close to the game’s release, I thought we should write a different kind of news post, and give you a few little tips and tricks which will help you out along your…
Hello, Crewmates! Put those keys in the ignition, we are only 3 days away from release! This is going to be a quick one from us today – we wanted to chat about pricing, launch and bundle discounts. Quite a few people have asked us what the price will be ahead of launch on Monday, so we thought we’d drop by and give you an overview of what to expect, either as a new player or a veteran to the fr…
Hello, Dave from Runner Duck here! I wanted to complete our series of posts about the enemy factions you’ll face in Badlands Crew with a look at ‘The Gun Nutz’… To the South East of the starting area of Home Plateau lies the red eroded desert of the Lower Badlands, where you’ll run into The Gun Nutz patrolling its valleys and canyons. The Gun Nutz are descendants of a community of preppers who…
Hey, Crewmates! We are only 10 days away from launch! We have some awesome news directly from The Citadel... ✅ STEAM DECK VERIFIED Drop the clutch and buckle up, Badlands Crew just got the green light. That’s right, we’re happy to announce that we are fully Steam Deck Verified, so get ready to tear up the Wasteland from your couch, on the road or train. The possibilities are endless when you ca…
Hi! Jon from Runner Duck here, sharing a quick look at another of the enemy factions in Badlands Crew - ‘The Klowns’. To the East of the Lower Badlands, in the glistening whiteness of the Dessicated Salt Flats, is where you’re most likely to first encounter the Klowns faction. Devoid of shame, the Klowns intentionally appear ridiculous in order to obfuscate their true ruthless nature. A Klowns…
Hey Crewmates, We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all of you for taking the time to play the Badlands Crew demo during Next Fest, it’s been incredible watching so many of you enjoy your time exploring the wasteland. All your feedback has been extremely valuable. DEMO EXTENSION Because so many of you loved the demo, we’ve decided to leave it up for you to continue to play! PC Gamer sounds l…
Hey Crewmates, We're putting out the final call to play the Badlands Crew Demo this weekend before Next Fest concludes! WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE DEMO? · Dive into a tutorial and experience the first three missions of an expansive, dynamic campaign. · Design your very own fuel-guzzling Battle Wagon armed to the teeth using the extensive vehicle builder. · Fight off the savage militia groups that ru…
Hey Crewmates, It’s time to Lock ‘n load – Next Fest has arrived! 🔥 NEXT FEST DEMO LIVE Download the Next Fest demo now! Recruit and manage crew members, build your custom Battle Wagon and tear through the Badlands engaging in high-octane combat. 💥 FULL GAME RELEASING ON 28TH APRIL The fun doesn’t end there. We’re happy to announce that Badlands Crew will officially be launching on Steam on t…
Hello! Just a very quick post to say thank you to everyone who downloaded and played the Badlands Crew demo. The response has been really positive for us, giving us a much needed boost as we embark on the final stretch of development. An additional thank you to everyone who has left feedback for us; it's incredibly helpful and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know your thoughts and i…
Hey Crewmates, We have some very exciting news – we’ve just made the Badlands Crew Demo live early, and by early, we mean right now! Head over to the Demo page and be among the first Crewmates to step into a brand-new Crew adventure. We hope you enjoy this demo of Badlands Crew. We’re excited to see all of you discussing strategies, sharing your Battle Wagon designs and giving us feedback in th…
Hello Crewmates! We’re super excited to announce a Badlands Crew Demo will officially be heading to Steam’s Next Fest this February, with the full game releasing in Spring 2025! Buckle up, and start revving those engines, because next month you’ll be able to experience the latest evolution in the Crew series Here’s what to expect in the demo during Next Fest... UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY You’ll be…
Hello! Dave from Runner Duck here - I wanted to make some quick posts to share some details about the enemy factions you’ll face on the road in Badlands Crew. This time, ‘The Vultures’. Badlands Crew is set in a future after the world has suffered a perfect storm of global catastrophes, leaving civilisation, culture and technology almost completely wiped clean. Humanity's survivors are left fra…
Hi! Dave from Runner Duck here again to share a quick tidbit on one of the enemy factions in Badlands Crew - ‘The Pyros’. As you make your way through the Badlands, you’ll need to capture enemy outposts and strongholds along the way, to extend your reach across the wastes. In order to do this, you must vanquish the forces of the Warlords that hold them. Each faction employs different weapon typ…
Hello! I’m Jon from Runner Duck, and I’m writing the Development Update this time. The Citadel is the main base of the player’s faction, a sanctuary, relatively safe from the dangers of the Badlands around it. The player will spend a fair amount of time in the Citadel, equipping their crew and building their vehicle, so it was important to us to make it a vibrant, lively and interesting place.…
Hello! Dave from Runner Duck here. It’s been a while since I posted anything here, so it felt like time to give you all a quick update! Since releasing Bomber Crew, Runner Duck has doubled in size - there’s now 4 of us! Badlands Crew is by far our most ambitious project yet, the scale of the world being one of the main challenges for our little team. I wanted to share a glimpse of one of the fi…
Hi Crewmates! Sharing the latest Badlands news and a development update for you from Runner Duck towers. Firstly, we’re taking part in the upcoming Tiny Teams event on Steam! This is a massive opportunity for a small team like us, to be featured alongside some of the best indie devs out there. We're thrilled that all the hard work that we’re putting into Badlands Crew has been recognised by the…
We love sim games, you love sim games so why not celebrate the very best with our friends and partners Stray Fawn Studio, Future Friends and Fireshine Games! From building rigs to assembling the best team, the deep strategic thinking will make Badlands Crew the greatest and deepest Crew game yet. Join us in our Discord to pick up the conversation
Ahoy, Crewmates! We’re proud to announce that Badlands Crew is officially involved in this year’s Pirates vs. Ninjas Steam Fest! We all know that we Crewmates have a natural flair for setting off on daring adventures, an appetite for exploration, gold and plunder, unmatched fashion sense, and can always be counted on to have a sword or dual firearms in their holster! Whether sailing the seven s…
Straight from the Studio, Jon Wingrove from Runner Duck took some time out from working on the new Badlands Crew to answer YOUR questions! Watch now as he talks more about the new vehicles, enemies, environments and gameplay features and all the exciting things we can expect in the latest and greatest instalment in the multi-million selling Crew Games Series. Welcome to the Badlands! Watch the…
CREW MEMBERS! We’re so excited to bring you the next creative competition! Here’s your chance to get a decal designed by YOU officially added into Bomber Crew, for all players to enjoy! DESIGN your best Badlands Crew-themed bomber decal – 3 winners will have their designs added into Bomber Crew as official livery decoration options, available for all players to dazzle up their planes with! Brin…
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