Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE
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30 announcements · from Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE’s Steam news feed
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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| Community | New XBT Revealed – OBELISK Enters the Warzone A new force of destruction joins the battlefield. Steel Swarm: Apocalypse welcomes its most ruthless XBT yet Obelisk . He is the first Geist. He made the first contract. He executed the first massacre. 🜂 Obelisk is here. Prepare for impact. This brutal tank-class XBT is designed to dominate territory and break formations. Obelisk isn’t just another unit he’s a front-line obliterator. Key Featu… | — | |
| Major update | SSA Patch Notes – 2025_07_04 The Rank System has been added to the game Rank Tiers: · Rookie – I · II · III · IV · V · Pilot – I · II · III · IV · V · Captain – I · II · III · IV · V · Elite – I · II · III · IV · V · Ace – I · II · III · IV · V · Hero – I · II · III · IV · V · Conqueror + New XBT: Obelisk has entered the battlefield Hero Info Panel has been added you can now view your stats: · Can be opened via top avatars… | 19344208 | |
| In-game event | STEEL SWARM: APOCALYPSE Patch Notes –2025_07_03 Cosmetics · New skins have been added · Skin selection is now available after hero selection · "Coming Soon" XBT info cards have been added · A desaturated death screen effect has been added · Added cinematic camera effects for Khan’s ultimate Free Rotation · Inso · Queen · Khan · Panther · Freedom Fighter Gameplay & Controls · Gear usage is now disabled while holding Shift · Ping activation is… | 19271165 | |
| Community | 2nd Skin Set Announcement – INSOLENCE SKIN SET Our cosmetic universe is expanding once again! The special Insolence Skin Set is on its way. Some of these skins come with detailed VFX, new firing effects, and unique style options. Don’t forget to reflect your style in the world of SSA! · Collecting is easy: You can either unlock the pieces individually or purchase the full set to give your character a completely fresh look. · All skins will… | — | |
| Community | First Skin Reveal: The Sphinx Set is Coming! Steel Swarm: Apocalypse is opening the door to its cosmetic universe! You can collect each piece separately or complete the full set to give your character a whole new look. All skin sets will be added to the game very soon. This is just the beginning. The Sphinx set will also be available through Skin Boxes . You can purchase it directly or try your luck! This is our first official skin reveal… | — | |
| In-game event | SSA Patch Notes – 2025_7_2 Gameplay Adjustments · Mantis Kill Reward : Now granted to all living teammates , not just those nearby. · Minion Balance : Slight reduction in damage and HP to improve early game pacing. · Jungle Tweaks : Non-boss jungle units now deal slightly less damage. New Feature: Command (Ping) System A brand-new ping wheel system has been added for faster and more strategic in-game communication: How I… | 19163230 | |
| Community | ✨ Eldar Crystal is Here – Skin Box and New Skins Are on the Way! It's time to show off your style in Steel Swarm: Apocalypse . The Eldar Crystal system is now live ! You can purchase coins directly from our launcher store and get ready for exclusive content. The upcoming Skin Box system will let you use Eldar Crystal to open cosmetic boxes containing a variety of special skins. You’ll also be able to earn boxes through in-game missions, and many new skins ar… | — | |
| Game update | STEEL SWARM APOCALYPSE Patch Notes – 2025_7_1 Engine Upgrade · The game has been upgraded to Unity 6 . This upgrade improves performance, visual stability, and lays a stronger foundation for our upcoming major content. Balance Changes · Ironclad's Spot Formation range has been reduced · Ironclad's damage has been reduced by 10% Launcher Improvements · Small localization fixes in the launcher · Small UI fixes in the launcher Bug Fixes · Fix… | — | |
| Community | Our Reddit Community Is Live! Yes, it finally happened! We're not just fighting in-game anymore now we're hanging out on Reddit too. Whether you want to chat, share ridiculous moments, say “what was THAT?”, or just lurk around, we’ve got a fresh new space for you: 🔗 r/SteelSwarmOfficial So what’s going on there? · Game-related chats, feedback, and random ideas · Your fan art, clips, memes or creations · Patch notes, dev th… | — | |
| Esports | Steel Swarm: Early Access Launch Event + Gameplay Showcase | — | |
| In-game event | STEEL SWARM APOCALYPSE Patch Notes 6_5 6_4 6_3 6_2 5_4 Patch Notes – 2025_6_5 AI Adjustments · Easy and Practice bots: Aggressiveness drastically reduced . · Normal bots: Aggressiveness slightly reduced . Bug Fixes · Fixed an issue where the Sidekick Event opened with a new reward canvas even when just signed up. · Fixed bug where new reward SFX played despite no actual reward. · Fixed issues related to Cold Blood buff durations and in-game text. S… | 19013372 | |
| Community | Our Ranking System Is Coming! Until now, Apocalypse War has been playable as a casual mode but very soon, it will become a fully competitive battlefield . 🎖️ Rank Tiers: · Rookie – I · II · III · IV · V · Pilot – I · II · III · IV · V · Captain – I · II · III · IV · V · Elite – I · II · III · IV · V · Ace – I · II · III · IV · V · Hero – I · II · III · IV · V · Conqueror + Each player's performance will now be determined b… | — | |
| Community | We’ve Launched! Steel Swarm: Apocalypse Early Access is Here Early Access has begun. Be part of the first wave of commanders. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. New skins, tanks, and a full ranking system are on the way. We’re listening to our community. Every comment matters. Download the game, jump in, and share your thoughts with us. This isn’t just a game. It’s a battlefield. And you’re part of the fight. SSA TEAM | — | |
| Esports | Steel Swarm: Early Access Launch Event + Gameplay Showcase | — | |
| Esports | Discover the World of Steel Swarm: INVASION We gave you a glimpse and now it’s time to dive deeper. Steel Swarm: Invasion (SSI) is more than just an action RPG. It’s a war-torn sandbox built on tactical combat, deep progression, and high-stakes decision-making. Here’s what makes SSI stand out: ⚔️ FIGHT. ADAPT. SURVIVE. Battle against relentless swarms in fully destructible environments. Seamlessly switch between intense on-foot gunplay a… | — | |
| Esports | 🎉 We're thrilled to announce our new game: Steel Swarm: Invasion (SSI) We're developing a single-player, story-driven action RPG. In a destructible world, you’ll battle swarms both on foot and from behind the wheel of your customizable war machine. With rich mechanics, a deep narrative, and a world full of secrets, this journey is incredibly special to us — and we hope it will be for you too. We want to grow this experience together with our community. If you’d li… | — | |
| Community | Commander… You are no longer alone. ⚡ WELCOME, EDU! ⚡ Your New Assistant Has Arrived in SSA! A brand-new voice has joined the world of Steel Swarm: Apocalypse Your AI companion EDU is here to guide you from day one to the highest levels! 🎙️ “Welcome, Commander. I’m your new assistant, EDU.” From tutorial missions to the level system, from collections to the social panel EDU informs, guides, and motivates you every step of the wa… | — | |
| Community | Steel Swarm: Apocalypse launches into Early Access on June 24, 2025! 🎉 Our demo phase has been successfully completed. Huge thanks to everyone who joined, played, and shared their feedback! Now, it's time for the next chapter: Early Access . What awaits you during Early Access? · Obelisk and upcoming new XBTs · Competitive Mode and Ranked System · Skins and Skin Boxes · In-game Store · Launcher Assistant · Battle Pass · Full Gamepad Support · Steam Deck Support… | — | |
| Game update | STEEL SWARM APOCALYPSE Patch Notes – 2025_5_2 🎮 Gamepad Support & Controls · Full gamepad support has been added (in-game and in the launcher). · A gamepad-specific assisted driving mode allows units to move toward the direction of the left stick. · Aim assist has been added for gamepad users. · Keyboard and controller binding options have been added to the launcher settings. · A new auto-attack toggle has been added: continuously fires t… | — | |
| Community | 🎮 Gamepad Support is Coming to Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE! In Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE, the war is no longer limited to just mouse and keyboard! Very soon, gamepad support for Xbox, PlayStation, and other controllers will be available on Windows systems. Whether you're ambushing in the city or dodging under Mantis’ feet — now you can do it all while chilling on your couch, gamepad in hand. · 🕹️ More Control, More Fun With the new gamepad support: · Xbo… | — | |
| Game update | STEEL SWARM APOCALYPSE - Patch Notes 2025_5_1 ⚖️ Balance Changes Firefly - Flamethrower damage reduced at early levels. (Level 20 damage unchanged) - Flamethrower cone angle reduced from 25° to 20°. - Blue Flame area reduced: cone angle from 35° to 30°, and radius from 22.4 to 20.8. Ironclad - Increased damage at early levels. (Level 20 damage unchanged) - Health regeneration increased. - All physical defenses increased by 10 points. - Tri… | — | |
| Game update | STEEL SWARM: APOCALYPSE PATCH NOTES 2025_04_05 🔄 WEEKLY XBT ROTATION The new free XBT lineup: Queen, Firefly, Ironclad, Inso, Khan 🎨 UI & EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS · 🖼️ Added a new launcher background . · 📦 After opening a loot box, players will now continue from where they left off instead of being sent back to the main menu. 🛠️ BUG FIXES & ADJUSTMENTS · Practice Mode: Fixed an issue where Tier 2 minions would not spawn when the Superco… | — | |
| Community | 🎥 Cheris Joins the Battle in Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE! Cheris Joins the Battle in Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE! Saturday Night, April 26 — ːsteamhappyː Live at 12:00 AM (GMT+3) XBTs are locked in, swarms are moving, and the battlefield is about to collapse. We’re breaking the rules of traditional MOBAs — this war plays on a whole new level. Cheris will be stepping into the world of Steel Swarm: APOCALYPSE for the first time on stream. He’ll test out the… | — | |
| Game update | Steel Swarm: Apocalypse Patch Notes – 2025_04_04 Camera Changes · The Alt key for Freecam now works as a toggle. Xalium Reward Changes · Guardian Drone : Reward increased from 110 → 220 Xalium · Vulcan : Reward increased from 660 → 1200 Xalium · Mine & Megamine Drones : No longer grant kill rewards. Radar Kit · Detection radius increased from 22.4m → 28.8m Gear Price Adjustments (20% Reduction) (Power Jumper received a special 66% discount) G… | — | |
| Game update | Steel Swarm: Apocalypse Patch Notes 2025_04_3_HotFix 🔧 Fixes · Issue preventing Steam account signup has been resolved. SSA TEAM | — | |
| Community | 🎮 Steel Swarm: Apocalypse is Coming to Steam Deck! Very soon, you’ll be able to experience the game in the palm of your hands — with full performance. 🕹️ And this is not just a port — SSA will be one of the few competitive PvP and MOBA games you can play on Steam Deck! Our team is currently in the process of intense testing and optimization to ensure the game runs smoothly on handheld devices, both technically and in terms of gameplay. 🧠 Why… | — | |
| Game update | STEEL SWARM APOCALYPSE Patch Notes 2025_4_3 Free XBT Rotation: · Freedom · Sphinx · Panther · Inso · Khan ⚙️ General Fixes & Improvements · Fixed bot getting stuck in practice mode · Fixed incorrect team assignment in launcher match statistics · Reverted Steam Next Fest XP multiplier · Added Mantis icon to the minimap and announcement on spawn · Fixed issue where friends list and chat were not connecting ːsteamthisː Drone & Mine Fixes ·… | — |
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