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20 Aug 2026
NewsPatch Notes 04———Game update
Game update · published 20 Aug 2026, 20:40:46 UTC
Patch Notes 04
Hey, everyone. We bring you a new patch to System Breakdown. The patch includes: · Fixes to maps' geometry in Trial 1 and first map in Trial 2 so it shouldn't be possible to push enemies outside of arena · Fixes to the boss including: · Enemies not being spawned until the generators shows up · Boss being invincible during first two phases · Adding visual indication that the generator was destro…
Hello Comrades, We come to you from depths of development to bring you a new update. We've focused specifically on bugs and balancing that you mentioned in reviews, discord chats and youtube reviews (thanks for everything btw :) ) So, here is the list: · We fixed shotgun mechanics getting stuck · We made that Power ups, after some time (right now we set that to 20 seconds) will disappear instea…
Hey everyone. We managed to fix collision issues on Tutorial so it's now less likely to fall down. Thanks for all your support and given feedback. We will try not to lose sanity and fix all of the issues. Love ya all, let's conquer the Big Brother <3
Hey everyone, Quick update. We've fixed: - the tutorial notes - selecting localization settings (and saving it) - responsiveness of health bar Either today or tomorrow we fix the Tutorial falling
9 Aug 2026
NewsSystem Breakdown available on Steam Deck———Community
Community · published 9 Aug 2026, 22:31:42 UTC
System Breakdown available on Steam Deck
Incoming Global Broadcast System Breakdown is fully compatible with the Steam Deck handheld computing unit. Attention, comrades. Due to great efforts of OUR hard working fellow brothers. We achieved a breakthrough in spreading OUR liberation and prosperity .All of you are most welcome to experience the fruits of this labour, in your own hands my dear citizens. Because the device known as steam…
Greeting Our Dear Citizens The Party hears your voices comrades, as such we come to you with impeccable insight from the Watcher; to inform you with answers to any potential questions regarding our project System Breakdown. 1. Which systems will System Breakdown be available on? - It'll be available on PC via Steam, featuring full Steam Deck compatibility. We also plan to release it on consoles…
Playing OUR New Demo for the NEXTFEST 2026!! So it was quite a bumpy and long road, but here we are! Today we're playing OUR new demo comrades and streaming it for the occassion of Steam Nextfest 2026! If you want to experience it yourself, then WE highly encourage you comrades to download it from OUR steam page. For the great honor of OUR nation, become Koshei! Follow us on our socials: Join o…
NewsHelp Us Decide: Hard Mode or Standard Mode?———Community
Community · published 3 Jun 2026, 09:57:57 UTC
Help Us Decide: Hard Mode or Standard Mode?
Citizens, We need your help. We currently have two versions of the game available. One is significantly more challenging, while the other is more forgiving and accessible. Before we make any decisions, we want to hear directly from you. Which version feels better to play? Does the increased difficulty make the game more engaging, or does it become frustrating? You can try both versions right no…
Step into an alternate world where the USSR won the Cold War. Become Koschei, a cybernetically enhanced super-soldier, and survive against waves of Soviet war machines in this brutal twin-stick arena shooter from Anarchy Creations. 🔥 Demo Features Include: ⚠️ 5 playable maps ⚠️ 7 different enemy types ⚠️ Power-ups and shop system ⚠️ Full Controller support ⚠️ Improved enemy AI, sounds, and mus…
In-game event · published 28 May 2026, 12:08:58 UTC
FAQ
Is the game difficult? Yes. System Breakdown is designed to challenge players who enjoy fast reaction combat, mechanical mastery, and chasing higher combat ratings. If you played Kill Knight, you already know the kind of intensity to expect. Is System Breakdown single-player or multiplayer? System Breakdown was designed entirely as a solo experience. There are currently no plans for co-op or mu…
In-game event · published 28 May 2026, 11:57:42 UTC
26 May 2026
NewsCOUNTDOWN HAS STARTED – DEMO DROPS IN LESS THAN A WEEK———Community
Community · published 26 May 2026, 07:23:24 UTC
COUNTDOWN HAS STARTED – DEMO DROPS IN LESS THAN A WEEK
COUNTDOWN HAS STARTED – DEMO DROPS IN LESS THAN A WEEK 🔥🔥 Less than a week left. And we’re gonna open access to a new, best build we have, shaped by everything we learned at playtests & festivals and refined into something tighter, faster, and more responsive. 👁️ What’s inside : · New background built for clarity and tension · New arena designed for movement and pressure · New enemy 🤖 and i…
NewsWe’re still feeling inspired after presenting our game at Digital Dragons———Community
Community · published 25 May 2026, 12:51:53 UTC
We’re still feeling inspired after presenting our game at Digital Dragons
We’re still feeling inspired after presenting our game at Digital Dragons — one of the biggest game development conferences in Poland 👾 Over those few incredible days, hundreds of people stopped by our booth, played the game, shared their thoughts, laughed, struggled, broke things, and gave us a ton of valuable feedback 👀 We’ve been going through all your notes since the event ended, and we’r…
WE RETURN TO DIGITAL DRAGONS’26 🤯 In just a few days we’ll be bringing a brand-new version of the game to Kraków – faster, heavier, and far more aggressive than the build we showed last year 💥 Since then, we’ve been rebuilding and refining nearly every part of the experience: · Tighter combat flow · New enemies with unique animations · Better UI, UX and shop · 5 new levels to fight through ·…
News🚨 SYSTEM BREAKDOWN — EARLY PLAYTEST LIVE 🚨———Steam news
Steam news · published 28 Apr 2026, 15:01:35 UTC
🚨 SYSTEM BREAKDOWN — EARLY PLAYTEST LIVE 🚨
The Cold War never ended. The machines took over. Now you’re inside the Koshei Program, and it doesn’t care if you survive. 💥 System Breakdown is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter that doesn’t hold your hand — it forces you forward. It’s chaotic. Aggressive. Relentless. Try now: ⚙️ New Tutorial, Main and Pause menu ⚙️ Enhanced Combat Scenarios, Improved Enemy AI ⚙️ 2 New Arenas with updated back…
Demo on Steam is now available! The laboratory gates remain open. So many of you wanted to play our game more that we’ve decided to extend demo access. The System Breakdown playtest on Steam is now available until 07.04 Jump into the playtest and help us shape the game with your feedback. Rise within the Koshei Program, cut through waves of Soviet machines, chain attacks, and adapt fast. To rec…
NewsDemo Now Available — System Breakdown———Steam news
Steam news · published 20 Mar 2026, 15:53:59 UTC
Demo Now Available — System Breakdown
We just launched the first demo for System Breakdown — a fast-paced twin-stick arena shooter set in a world where the Soviets won the Cold War. The demo will be available until March 31, 2026 on Itch.io. Awaken as an experimental weapon of mass destruction and fight your way through waves of Soviet war machines. Chain brutal attacks, unleash cybernetic abilities, and carve a path through the ru…
Dear Comrades The party declares the preparation phase complete. The date has been established. On August 12th The Koshei Program will begin. All systems are prepared. All procedures have been authorized. Combat units are now active. The time has come to enter our precisely designed battlefield, to train and fight on the most advanced soviet machines. Our enemies won’t wait and neither will we.…
THE MANDATORY ASSIGNMENT OF PROJECT KOSCHEI UNIT 01 You are hereby ordered to control over the Koschei id number: 2137. You will be tested against our most advanced robots. Use cybernetic implants of ultimate soldier to slash through clankers, use power ups to call upon artillery strike and EMP explosions. Moreover when you will get surrounded, remember to exploit your eternal fury. Make no mis…
Citizens, We’ve seen many of you asking about Steam Deck compatibility. Steam Deck support is currently ongoing and remains a very high priority for us. Right now, our main focus is delivering the strongest possible PC version of System Breakdown, while continuously testing and improving Steam Deck performance alongside development. Our goal is to make the experience feel smooth, responsive, an…