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17 Sep 2026
NewsDeveloper Stream———Esports
Esports · published 17 Sep 2026, 09:05:29 UTC
Developer Stream
We will be running a developer stream on the main page to show off Phoenix 2 and explain how it generally works. From selecting the best ship to equipping mods for a specific mission. Enjoy!
In-game event · published 16 Sep 2026, 15:29:40 UTC
Phoenix 2 Update 8.3
A new update has arrived with a much-requested addition as well as improved device support. · Press and hold the Traces conversion button to increase the amount of Traces to convert. · New landscape orientation support for iPad and similar wide-screen devices. The extra space shows the same information as on PC. · The return of the retry button on the score screen for extra quick restarts. · Im…
Phoenix 2 has been available on multiple platforms, starting in July 2016. In 10 years, you achieved together: Unique Missions 6.302.520 Total Flights 836.267.730 Waves Beaten 8.967.106.272 Invaders Destroyed 49.188.745.022 We have released over 120 updates and will continue until every last invader has been defeated. Celebrate it with a limited time Player Tag.
We will continue our live streaming this week. The response to the streams last week during Bullet Fest were very positive, so we will keep it up this week.
To celebrate Bullet Fest we will be doing some live streams throughout the week. Spread the word about your favorite Bullet Hell games during Bullet Fest this week. There is no better time to give Phoenix 2 a try! See you on the leaderboards.
Adjustments have been made to Engram rewards. Opening Engrams now gives you a higher chance of receiving a new mod that you don't own yet. This makes the process more rewarding and makes it much easier to complete your mod collection. It is still possible to receive duplicates, of course. Because of these changes, you will probably see more mods for ships you don't play or haven't unlocked yet,…
Announcement · published 26 May 2026, 15:24:25 UTC
Phoenix 2 releases June 2nd!
Phoenix 2 will exit Early Access on the 2nd of June, 2026! After a year of updates and optimizations the PC version of Phoenix 2 is solid and ready for its full release. The recent 8.1 update and following hotfix brought the final changes we were planning for a full release. Content has been added, graphics are improved, sound was expanded and improved, an alternative control scheme was added f…
We applied a small hotfix to 8.1 that fixes the crash that occurred when using the "Preview" option for ships that can be unlocked in the Warp Gate. Some other tweaks came along with it. · Fixes crash when using Preview for locked ships in the Warp Gate. · Adds new sound to Phalanx Bulwark impact. · New laser reflect sound that sounds more like the original sound. · Tweaks gain of Mega Bomb and…
🔊 Turn up your volume for this update with lots of improvements and additions across the board. As we are working our way to a full PC release we have this big update with many improvements and fixes. The graphics look better on PC and the sound was also optimized. Main changes · Improves render resolution on PC. · Added and improved sound effects in game and interface. · All Apex mods now hav…
This update features a few balance adjustments, as well as many fixes. · Reduces Amplifier mod damage to +10%, +20% and +30% to bring them in line with others. · Mega Bomb Fusion Core size now scales along with Mega Bomb mods that affect its radius. · Reduces Mega Bomb Condensed mod damage to +20 to match its rarity. The Apex is unaffected. · Increases Mega Bomb Super Condensed base size to 80.…
In-game event · published 19 Jan 2026, 10:11:12 UTC
Phoenix 2 Update 8.0
Welcome to our largest update ever ! This update introduces ship mods . Mods enhance a specific part of your ship or ability. They are like ultimate upgrades, but you get to choose which ones to use! There are many mods to be found and collected, and more will be added in the future. Existing ultimate upgrades have been replaced by mods. These can be found in the mod inventory of your ships. So…
Released in July 2016 and still going strong, with ongoing content updates and an amazing, active community 🥰 Be sure to salute players with the 9-year-veteran badge, they've been blasting invaders from the very beginning, they are the best 🫡 To celebrate our beloved arcade shoot'em up, we are giving away a VIP Week Pass here on Steam, as well as on X, Reddit and Discord! Comment below during…
This update brings several additional benefits for VIP members, as well as a slew of improvements and fixes. · A daily VIP Mission has been added. These missions are exclusive for VIP members and are played with a different Apex form each day. · Additional items are available from the Warp Gate for VIP members. · Numerous fixes and improvements for everybody. Stay tuned for more updates that ar…
Phoenix 2 is available to play right now ! We are super excited to bring Phoenix 2 to PC, give it a try and let us know what you think. Phoenix 2 features: · A complete 30-mission campaign . Accessible missions to familiarize with the game while gradually increasing the challenge. · 3 new Daily Missions every day, including a specialist mission for higher ranks with additional requirements. · C…
Announcement · published 28 Feb 2025, 10:36:11 UTC
Phoenix 2 releases March 7
Phoenix 2 is dodging bullets, destroying invaders and blazing towards its Early Access release date of March 7! We are super excited about bringing Phoenix 2 to PC, and we cannot wait for everybody to give it a try. Be sure to add Phoenix 2 to your wishlist to receive a notification the moment it becomes available! A quick recap of the game features: · The popular mobile game adapted for PC! ·…
NewsPhoenix 2 will be available via Early Access!———Announcement
Announcement · published 11 Feb 2025, 13:10:41 UTC
Phoenix 2 will be available via Early Access!
We have focused on the PC update of Phoenix 2 for the past 6 months. After 2 weeks of closed beta testing, it is finally ready for a public release via Early Access. We are super excited about bringing Phoenix 2 to PC, and we cannot wait for everybody to give it a try. Be sure to add Phoenix 2 to your wishlist to receive a notification the moment it becomes available! Some quick information: ·…
After a year of updates, optimizations, and player feedback, Phoenix 2 is now fully available on PC. Over the past year, we've improved graphics, audio, gameplay, and controls while expanding hardware compatibility to ensure Phoenix 2 takes full advantage of the PC platform. We've also delivered major content updates that we wanted to have ready for the full Steam release. Following this releas…