Phantom Brigade Update History · SteamPeaks

Phantom Brigade Update History · SteamPeaks

Time (UTC)SourceWhat changedAddedEditedRemovedReference

3 Jul 2026

00:02:11NewsHotfix 2.2.2-b8339———Game update

Game update · published 3 Jul 2026, 00:02:11 UTC

Hotfix 2.2.2-b8339

If you missed the 2.2 update, you can check the patch notes for it HERE 🔁 Changes · Changed squad makeup for some contracts · Tank squads will no longer appear for Convoy Airlift contracts. · Heavy two mech squads will no longer appear for Demolition and Convoy Airlift contracts. · Standard two mech squads will no longer appear for Convoy Airlift and Mech Ambush contracts. · Changed balance fo…

30 Jun 2026

21:59:38NewsHotfix 2.2.1-b8336———23991751

Game update · published 30 Jun 2026, 21:59:38 UTC

Hotfix 2.2.1-b8336

If you missed the 2.2 update, you can check the patch notes for it HERE 🆕 New Features and Content · Added dynamic display of stability in unit overlays and unit details · It can be challenging to know whether a unit will crash or not based on the weight class icon alone, without seeing the internal stability value · Stability depends on unit types and armor classes and changes with movement,…

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25 Jun 2026

20:53:57NewsPhantom Brigade 2.2 - Free Content Update———23918788

Major update · published 25 Jun 2026, 20:53:57 UTC

Phantom Brigade 2.2 - Free Content Update

Attention Brigadiers! 2.2 is here and with it comes a new supply drop of content and features. About the 2.2 Update The goal of this update is to add new content and give players more ways to play! With that in mind here's the major highlights of what's new: · New Primary Weapon: The Stake Launcher – Impale enemies with rocket propelled spikes to push units, cause crashes and even pin them to w…

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1 Apr 2026

20:34:55NewsSmall Update (again!)———Game update

Game update · published 1 Apr 2026, 20:34:55 UTC

Small Update (again!)

In our previous patch yesterday, we accidentally introduced an invalid character in the Spanish localization that prevented the game from being launched or played if the language was set to Spanish. This issue has now been resolved.

31 Mar 2026

21:19:38NewsVery small update———22589639

Game update · published 31 Mar 2026, 21:19:38 UTC

Very small update

Fixed a bug where gameplay tips weren't appearing to players after the first breakthrough mission. That's it, that's the update!

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26 Mar 2026

00:33:37NewsController support + mech mounted cameras———Community

Community · published 26 Mar 2026, 00:33:37 UTC

Controller support + mech mounted cameras

Development Update Hey Brigadiers! We're still cooking, and currently we're getting ready to ship a couple highly requested features: controller support AND mech mounted cameras! Not quite ready for prime time yet, buuuuuuut if you just can't wait (and don't mind a few bugs), you can get your hands on the latest and greatest RIGHT NOW by switching to our experimental branch: · Right Click "Phan…

24 Feb 2026

18:23:39NewsSmall Performance and Balance patch 2.1.1———Game update

Game update · published 24 Feb 2026, 18:23:39 UTC

Small Performance and Balance patch 2.1.1

🆕 NEW FEATURES · Added texture streaming to reduce memory use. When enabled, the game will continuously adjust texture sizes depending on objects in camera view, saving approximately 1-1.5Gb of memory depending on the scene. The new option is on by default, but can be toggled through the graphics settings. ⚖️BALANCE CHANGES ▲ - a buff was applied ▼ - a nerf was applied ⮂ - a tradeoff occurred…

18 Feb 2026

19:50:41NewsPhantom Brigade 2.0 Soundtrack Update———Community

Community · published 18 Feb 2026, 19:50:41 UTC

Phantom Brigade 2.0 Soundtrack Update

Phantom Brigade 2.0 brought a lot of new and reworked content to the game, including an expanded soundtrack featuring six new songs from the game's wildly talented composer, Riley Koenig. We've had a lot of people ask if they'll be able to purchase the new songs on Steam, and we finally have an answer: not only have we released an expanded soundtrack that includes all the new songs, we're also…

19 Dec 2025

02:14:27NewsNew Holiday Bundles———Sale

Sale · published 19 Dec 2025, 02:14:27 UTC

New Holiday Bundles

Happy Holidays Brigadiers! To celebrate the festive fun time, not only is Phantom Brigade 50% off, but we've also teamed up with some other awesome games with brand new bundles! So if you're yet to checkout Phantom Brigade 2.0, now's a great time to get an even bigger discount in a bundle! Or if you're a long time player, you can still take advantage of the savings by completing the set! Mech W…

15 Dec 2025

23:00:21NewsFull Battle Replay & Combat Saves———Community

Community · published 15 Dec 2025, 23:00:21 UTC

Full Battle Replay & Combat Saves

Oh, hello again Brigadiers. Gosh darn we totally forgot to mention two other very small, super not important or heavily requested features also included in patch 2.1.0. THEY SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE (well... we said that) BUT HERE THEY ARE! Full Battle Replay + Combat Saves We had a few breakthroughs and while they're both super janky and a bit broken, we figured it was better to let you play a…

22:03:39NewsSupporter Upgrade + Patch 2.1 + Mod SDK Update———21197238

27 Nov 2025

01:44:27NewsHotfix 3: Patch 2.0.3-b7910———Game update

Game update · published 27 Nov 2025, 01:44:27 UTC

Hotfix 3: Patch 2.0.3-b7910

🔁 Changes · Added a resource conversion workshop project to allow changing Uncommon or Rare components into Basic Components · Improved the spawn criteria for enemy reinforcements in base defence missions to prevent them from spawning close to the mobile base · Lowered the cost of scrapping an Uncommon or Rare piece of equipment in the salvage menu to from 10/15 to a flat 5 · Increased the spe…

25 Nov 2025

03:49:50NewsHotfix 2: Patch 2.0.2-b7891———20928727

Game update · published 25 Nov 2025, 03:49:50 UTC

Hotfix 2: Patch 2.0.2-b7891

🔁 Changes · Re-enabled the mod management tab in the main menu · The change above applies to locally installed mods. We are still working on updating the Mod SDK to support the 2.0 update. We will re-enable the Steam Workshop and loading of Workshop mods once we release the updated Mod SDK. · Added additional logging to attempt to resolve an issue where the base cannot be moved on the overworl…

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21 Nov 2025

01:57:21NewsHotfix 1: Patch 2.0.0-b7876———20883702

Game update · published 21 Nov 2025, 01:57:21 UTC

Hotfix 1: Patch 2.0.0-b7876

2.0.0-b7876 (Hotfix 1) is now live! Additionally, using this announcement as an opportunity to push our FAQ again as an easy reference! ⚒️ Bugfixes · Fixed break-in missions not working correctly the second time they were entered due to a value not being reset correctly for that mission type · Fixed only 50% experience being given to a squad of 4 pilots (it is now 100% experience - rather than…

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00:00:13NewsPhantom Brigade 2.0 Developer Walkthrough———Community

Community · published 21 Nov 2025, 00:00:13 UTC

19 Nov 2025

17:20:11NewsPhantom Brigade 2.0 is Now Available!———20849806

Major update · published 19 Nov 2025, 17:20:11 UTC

Phantom Brigade 2.0 is Now Available!

We are beyond excited to finally release Phantom Brigade 2.0 into the world. On top of a cool new logo and branding, 2.0 is a truly transformative overhaul of Phantom Brigade as you know it. Whether you’ve been playing since 2023 or are just joining the fight, now is the best time to gear up and jump in. About the 2.0 Update 2.0 update is extensive, transforming nearly every aspect of the game,…

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16 Oct 2025

19:01:26NewsPhantom Brigade: 2.0 Update - Release Date———Community

Community · published 16 Oct 2025, 19:01:26 UTC

Phantom Brigade: 2.0 Update - Release Date

Mark your calendars, Brigadiers. Phantom Brigade 2.0 hits on November 19th as a huge FREE update! We are so excited for you to get your hands on it! Here’s a quick summary of some of the things we’ve been working on for our 2.0 update. If you haven’t read the previous blogs going into more depth about these features, we highly recommend you give them a read through! New pilot system that allows…

10 Oct 2025

02:32:50NewsPhantom Brigade Development Update———Community

Community · published 10 Oct 2025, 02:32:50 UTC

Phantom Brigade Development Update

Hi Brigadiers! Can you believe that Phantom Brigade launched on Steam two and a half years ago? Since then, our small core team of three developers have continuously toiled away at our final vision. In some cases, we’ve ripped apart entire systems to deliver refined features, tighter gameplay, polish, and a deeper expression of what the game could be. We’re in the final stages of playtesting an…

12 Aug 2025

22:53:54NewsPilot Overhaul: A Deeper Dive———Community

Community · published 12 Aug 2025, 22:53:54 UTC

Pilot Overhaul: A Deeper Dive

Hey Brigadiers! We're making steady progress on the next update, and today, we want to share a deeper look at the upcoming pilot changes. We touched on these changes in our previous blog posts, but the subject deserves a full breakdown. Our goal is to make each pilot feel more impactful. They should be more than just a name with a health bar. We want them to add real depth to your squad buildin…

1 May 2025

23:03:24NewsPhantom Brigade Development Update———Community

Community · published 1 May 2025, 23:03:24 UTC

Phantom Brigade Development Update

Hi Brigadiers! The next update has been in the works for a while, and we appreciate you sticking with us through this long wait. At this point we have solidified the design, stopped adding new features and are polishing content, making bug fixes and preparing for localization. We'd like to start sharing more details about the update now that we're fairly certain about its content. We are also b…

17 Mar 2025

23:38:44NewsPhantom Brigade Progress Update———Community

Community · published 17 Mar 2025, 23:38:44 UTC

Phantom Brigade Progress Update

Hello Brigadiers! Phantom Team here to share a small progress update. We are still working on the next version of the game! The design explorations and large systemic changes are largely done, and we are currently focused on stability, quality and content variety. We are not ready to share a timeline yet, but we're well on our way to release. A new closed playtest kicked off last week: huge tha…

27 Nov 2024

18:00:46NewsPhantom Playtest Recruitment———Steam news

Steam news · published 27 Nov 2024, 18:00:46 UTC

Phantom Playtest Recruitment

Attention Brigadiers! HQ reports that Steam’s fall sale is here, with Phantom Brigade taking 30% hit damage to its price. MISSION REPORT Success from the frontlines of recent playtests, with invaluable intel gained from players galvanizing our spirits. We continue to evolve and perfect our strategy. Our deepest gratitude to these Brigadiers for their keen eyes and reports. JOIN THE BATTALION Th…

24 Sep 2024

22:00:40NewsNext on PB: Pilots & Overworld———Community

Community · published 24 Sep 2024, 22:00:40 UTC

Next on PB: Pilots & Overworld

Hey Brigadiers! We're finally ready to share some details about our next update. We took a step back to review the design of the entire game and decided to focus on improving the two areas that receive the most consistent feedback that we haven’t addressed in updates yet: pilots & the overworld gameplay loop. PILOT TRAITS & PROGRESSION We want pilots to be a meaningful part of the game rather t…

25 Jun 2024

19:30:04NewsPhantom Brigade Hotfix #12———14773732

Game update · published 25 Jun 2024, 19:30:04 UTC

Phantom Brigade Hotfix #12

Fixed enemies not being able to eject during combat

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18 Jun 2024

23:56:25NewsPhantom Brigade Hotfix #11 | Modding SDK & Steam Workshop Support———14709773

Game update · published 18 Jun 2024, 23:56:25 UTC

Phantom Brigade Hotfix #11 | Modding SDK & Steam Workshop Support

Changes and New Features Additions · Released the Mod SDK to simplify modding and enable more complex modifications. The project includes the tools we used to develop Phantom Brigade and we're very excited to see what you create with them! Check out this article for more details ! · Added support for Steam Workshop . You can subscribe to mods using the Steam client: once downloaded by Steam, th…

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29 May 2024

20:54:39NewsPhantom Brigade Hotfix #10———14538547

Game update · published 29 May 2024, 20:54:39 UTC

Phantom Brigade Hotfix #10

Fixed camera getting locked during tutorial

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00:24:06NewsHotfix———14526184

Game update · published 29 May 2024, 00:24:06 UTC

Hotfix

Fixed camera bouncing when taking actions

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28 May 2024

17:08:15NewsPhantom Brigade Update #3 | Back and Packed!———In-game event

In-game event · published 28 May 2024, 17:08:15 UTC

Phantom Brigade Update #3 | Back and Packed!

Hello Brigadiers! We're BACK and excited to show you what we've PACKED into Update #3: Back and Packed! One of the new features we're most excited about in this patch is backpacks . These backpacks are additional attachments to your mech that may be things like: · Active defense systems shooting down incoming projectiles · Minelayers blocking key chokepoints · Enormous missile launchers capable…

7 Feb 2024

17:33:06NewsPhantom Brigade Hotfix #8———Game update

Game update · published 7 Feb 2024, 17:33:06 UTC

Phantom Brigade Hotfix #8

▲ - a buff was applied ▼ - a nerf was applied ⮂ - a tradeoff occurred 🦾 - a change was made based on community feedback Changes and new features · 🦾 Adjusted contest mechanics to make raiding more straightforward. Escalation increase over time can no longer progress to a next level: only winning a fight can progress the escalation meter further. Players can avoid the contest state or higher e…

23 Jan 2024

18:00:13NewsPhantom Brigade Update #2 | Show 'em Who's Boss———Major update

Major update · published 23 Jan 2024, 18:00:13 UTC

Phantom Brigade Update #2 | Show 'em Who's Boss

Hello Brigadiers! I hope you're ready for what's in store for patch 1.2.0. We have a whole bunch of updates to show you, but the star of this update is BOSS BATTLES. Take on these massive constructs to liberate a province and gain unique rewards! With this update, while older saves will continue to load, we recommend starting a new campaign to take advantage of loot offered by bosses in every p…