- Nova Drift Mobile Out Now // Upcoming Features & DLC -
Hello all, It's been a while since we dropped any news, and as usual there is a lot going on: Nova Drift Mobile - Now Available The mobile version features a highly customizable touch-control scheme, mobile gamepad support, optimized performance, and all features from the PC version. You can buy the Premium version or try out the free, but limited Lite version. The Premium version is the full g…
I have a confession to make. I have been living a lie for far too long, and the guilt weighs on my conscience like a great, barnacled, blubbery mass. Lately, it's taken all my energy to keep my head above water, so I'm just going to spout it out: It exists. There is a Space Whale. Whew ... That's a relief. I feel like I can breathe again. So... context. If you're not already a member of our Dis…
Hello all, If you didn't already know, the Daily Challenge Update will launch on June 5th . It's stable and ready for you to preview in the BETA branch if you want to check it out early. Thanks to everyone that helped us shape it up over the last few months. Also, Pixeljam is going to start streaming again to support the Kickstarter Campaign to get the Nova Drift soundtrack on vinyl and CD. The…
The Kickstarter Campaign to bring the Nova Drift Soundtrack to Vinyl and Compact Disc has launched! Check it out: · Printed on BioVinyl, no toxic dino-sludge involved. · Compact disc options for those that could give 2 craps about vinyl. · Digital-only rewards for those that could give 3 craps about physical rewards. Grab some extra discounted Steam keys for your buddies! · No-reward option for…
Hello Drifters, After much blood, sweat, and a few minor electrocutions, the Daily Challenge Update is ready for beta testing! Switch to the BETA branch on Steam to check it out. Here are the details: Take on a new seeded challenge each day. Here are 3 examples: Boss Rush : Face a gauntlet of every boss. Bosses are faster and much tougher. You earn massively increased score and experience. Serp…
Hello all, I'm considering pressing up vinyl for the Nova Drift Soundtrack, but I only want to move forward on it if there is enough interest. It would not be the entire soundtrack (since it's almost 3 hours long), but probably 2 discs (4 sides, about 15-20 mins each side) of select tracks from the OST, with some player input about what's included as well. So... drop any comment here (doesn't m…
Nova Drift's Free Demo Is Now Available! If you're one of the many people who have wishlisted Nova Drift, but haven't pulled the trigger, the demo is HERE. Tell your friends. They must know the exaltation of biomechanical wings cutting graceful arcs through luminiferous aether . You can show them . The Demo Version allows you to reach wave 60, and rank your account up to 15. We even snuck in so…
DRIFT AND DRAFT Bundle I'm excited to announce the Nova Drift + Slay The Spire bundle is now available on Steam! You can get both, or you can complete the set, with a 10% Discount. Slay the Spire is one of those games that left a permanent mark on the game industry, and I think I speak for a lot of devs when I say that playing it changed the way that I design forever. There's a reason it's stil…
Hello everyone, thanks so much for what has been an amazing launch. I really appreciate all the positive energy sent our way, and we're excited for what comes next. Today we've got information for you in two parts. I'd like to talk about Pixeljam's next game, as well as go over how to create your own custom skins for Nova Drift, and share some awesome community creations. First, allow me to int…
Early Access has finally ended... Nova Drift Version 1.0 is now available! New Features: · Added a final boss(!) · Added the game ending sequence, which you will encounter if the Endless challenge mode is disabled · Endless Mode can now be turned off, and unlocks when you first beat the game's final boss for the first time · Added new sound effects and 4 new background music tracks, completing…
Hello Drifters, It's been an incredible 10 year journey from a simple asteroids-like prototype in 2014 to the behemoth we have today, and we are excited to announce that on AUGUST 12, Nova Drift will reach version 1.0! If you'd like to preview version 1.0, you can do so on the BETA branch. Keep in mind it does not have the final sequence after defeating the last boss... that will make its way i…
Hello All, Starting this week and lasting until March 23rd, Nova Drift is discounted at an all-time-low of 65% off. Also, full release is coming up in later 2024 , so the price won't be this low again for a very long time. Now is a great time to buy a copy for your friend, mom, or very talented parrot. The Soundtrack is also 70% off: Work on the game's FINAL BOSS is well on its way. It's kind o…
I'm proud to announce a collaboration with Quantum Protocol , another crafty indie game by a fellow solo developer, jkong. We teamed up to bring you a unique 16-card Quantum Protocol deck that features Nova Drift pixel art created by me. The Nova Drift collab introduces the new nova archetype to Quantum Protocol! Familiar ships and mods take on a new form, reimagined as Quantum Protocol cards.…
Hello Drifters, If you can believe it, Nova Drift launched into Early Access almost 4 years ago! We always knew the price would increase a few times as we approached full release, but for some reason we never got around to it, until now... and the time for the first increase is coming soon: January 16th to be exact. After that the game will go from $14.99 to $17.99 USD, and all other currencies…
Hello Drifters, The next major update is upon us, and if all goes as planned, it will be launching in a couple weeks. In the meantime, if you want to give it a go, head on over to the BETA branch on Steam, which should give you version 0.33.22 at minimum. Here are the patch notes: The major bits: · Challenge Mode: Draft has been added to the game! Jump into end-game (wave 120) with 35 upgrade p…
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