Nova Drift Update History · SteamPeaks

Nova Drift Update History · SteamPeaks

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4 Jun 2026

18:02:40NewsJune Developer Update———Community

Community · published 4 Jun 2026, 18:02:40 UTC

June Developer Update

Hey, all! I've got a few updates for you. Games For Waves First, the WDC's World Ocean Day Steam Sale just hit and runs for a week from today. There are a lot of games, including Nova Drift, running deep sales, and a % of the profits from each title goes to whale and dolphin conservation! You can view the Steam Sale here: Buy a great game, tell your friends, help a cetacean. Everyone wins! If y…

27 Mar 2026

16:34:57News- Save And Quit Feature is Live - // - Many Tweaks + Balance Pass + Bug Fixes -———22383788

Major update · published 27 Mar 2026, 16:34:57 UTC

- Save And Quit Feature is Live - // - Many Tweaks + Balance Pass + Bug Fixes -

Hello all, Today we are launching not one but TWO major versions that have been brewing in the beta branches for months: 1.2.37 : Save and Quit Feature + minor fixes 1.2.35 : A huge amount of fixes, tweaks, and a balance pass But of course this is all rolled into 1.2.37, which you should now have access to in the default branch. Read the entire patch notes here. Here are the highlights: - Added…

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10 Mar 2026

15:24:39News- Nova Drift Mobile Out Now // Upcoming Features & DLC -———Community

Community · published 10 Mar 2026, 15:24:39 UTC

- 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…

8 Sep 2025

20:19:18NewsNova Drift news, Chimeric's next game, and Pixeljam's DINO RUN 2!———Community

Community · published 8 Sep 2025, 20:19:18 UTC

Nova Drift news, Chimeric's next game, and Pixeljam's DINO RUN 2!

Dear Drifters, I know I've been pretty quiet lately, but there's been a lot going on behind the scenes. I'll catch you up, and then I'd like to tell you about the next Pixeljam game, Dino Run 2 , which I was a big part of way back before Nova Drift! Chimeric News: If you're not already aware, Nova Drift was built in GameMaker. This often surprises people. I think this is partially because of ho…

5 Jun 2025

17:11:25NewsNova Drift 1.2 Is Out: Daily Challenge Mode // World Ocean Day Charity Event———18693993

Major update · published 5 Jun 2025, 17:11:25 UTC

Nova Drift 1.2 Is Out: Daily Challenge Mode // World Ocean Day Charity Event

Nova Drift's new game mode, Daily Challenge is now included as a free update! But before I get into the details, I'd like to remind everyone that the World Ocean Day Steam Sale is live now. 100+ other games are participating, and any of your purchases will support vital conservation work to create safer seas for whales and dolphins, as well as fund a brand-new project to retrieve lost ocean fis…

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1 Jun 2025

18:40:36NewsOn the Virtues of Gaslighting Your Community———Community

Community · published 1 Jun 2025, 18:40:36 UTC

On the Virtues of Gaslighting Your Community

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…

28 May 2025

14:52:17NewsMajor Update On June 5th / OST Vinyl Crowdfunding / Streaming Starts ASAP!———Community

Community · published 28 May 2025, 14:52:17 UTC

Major Update On June 5th / OST Vinyl Crowdfunding / Streaming Starts ASAP!

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…

20 May 2025

14:07:09News- The Nova Drift Soundtrack on Vinyl and CD Kickstarter Is Live -———Community

Community · published 20 May 2025, 14:07:09 UTC

- The Nova Drift Soundtrack on Vinyl and CD Kickstarter Is Live -

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…

2 May 2025

17:11:29News-Daily Challenge Beta Test Is Live / Soundtrack Vinyl & CD Details-———Community

Community · published 2 May 2025, 17:11:29 UTC

-Daily Challenge Beta Test Is Live / Soundtrack Vinyl & CD Details-

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…

8 Apr 2025

14:19:05NewsPoll: Should We Release The Nova Drift OST on Vinyl?———Community

Community · published 8 Apr 2025, 14:19:05 UTC

Poll: Should We Release The Nova Drift OST on Vinyl?

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…

27 Jan 2025

17:07:35NewsSteam Deck Hotfix - V. 1.1.12———17096096

Game update · published 27 Jan 2025, 17:07:35 UTC

Steam Deck Hotfix - V. 1.1.12

Made a few changes to comply with Steam Deck verification requirements: · Fixed non-value settings items getting greyed out incorrectly on Steam Deck · Fixed Window Size setting being selectable on Steam Deck · Fixed loading and saving settings that are disabled on Steam Deck · Fixed Custom Skin sprite overlapping the score on the End Score screen · Upgrade screen descriptions now use the stand…

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14 Jan 2025

19:27:04News- Nova Drift x Genome Guardian Bundle Launched -———Esports

Esports · published 14 Jan 2025, 19:27:04 UTC

- Nova Drift x Genome Guardian Bundle Launched -

Announcing our latest Steam Bundle: Genome Guardian is a criminally underexposed game and I aim to do something about it. It's a perfect fit alongside Nova Drift, so we are bundling UP . Genome Guardian is a turret roguelite survival game. There's a lot I like about it. It's well presented, creative, funny, and inventive. There is also a huge amount of content to unlock. I particularly like the…

13 Jan 2025

19:36:58NewsNova Drift 1.1 is now live: Steam Deck Shine-Up———Major update

Major update · published 13 Jan 2025, 19:36:58 UTC

Nova Drift 1.1 is now live: Steam Deck Shine-Up

Hello Drifters, This update focuses on achieving two main goals: Offering an even smoother experience on Steam Deck than we already do, and preparing the game for porting. While there are many optimization challenges associated with porting (the focus of the next update), I'm particularly excited to share the game experience with mobile and Switch players. A few highlights from 1.1: · Reworked…

24 Oct 2024

18:12:58NewsNova Drift's Demo is OUT! // Console progress & what we're working on———Steam news

Steam news · published 24 Oct 2024, 18:12:58 UTC

Nova Drift's Demo is OUT! // Console progress & what we're working on

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…

27 Sep 2024

17:38:24NewsWe've launched Steam Bundles! Complete your collections.———Community

Community · published 27 Sep 2024, 17:38:24 UTC

We've launched Steam Bundles! Complete your collections.

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…

6 Sep 2024

15:02:36NewsPost-Launch Report! Custom Skins For Nova Drift and Pixeljam's Next Game———Community

Community · published 6 Sep 2024, 15:02:36 UTC

Post-Launch Report! Custom Skins For Nova Drift and Pixeljam's Next Game

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…

29 Aug 2024

14:15:27NewsVersion 1.013 HOTFIX———15532352

Game update · published 29 Aug 2024, 14:15:27 UTC

Version 1.013 HOTFIX

Hello all, The final bug fixes from 1.0 launch are live, including the one that causes cursor drift. Other changes include Star Eater boss tweaks and updates to the way the window repositions. Full changelog here as usual:

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27 Aug 2024

13:21:23News- Version 1.09 Hotfix -———Game update

Game update · published 27 Aug 2024, 13:21:23 UTC

- Version 1.09 Hotfix -

Hello all, We just updated to version 1.09, with some small hotfixes addressing some rare crashes and bugs. We're currently testing a balance pass for the final boss, as well as a fix for the cursor drift some players are experiencing in Windowed Mode. I expect these changes will be live within a week. If you'd like to experience them sooner, feel free to switch over to the beta branch. Changel…

12 Aug 2024

12:32:25NewsNova Drift Has Reached Full Release!———Steam news

Steam news · published 12 Aug 2024, 12:32:25 UTC

Nova Drift Has Reached Full Release!

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…

18 Jul 2024

16:07:22NewsNova Drift Leaves Early Access On August 12th———Community

Community · published 18 Jul 2024, 16:07:22 UTC

Nova Drift Leaves Early Access On August 12th

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…

13 Mar 2024

18:34:29NewsNova Drift Will Leave Early Access in 2024, Deepest Discount Starts This Week———Community

Community · published 13 Mar 2024, 18:34:29 UTC

Nova Drift Will Leave Early Access in 2024, Deepest Discount Starts This Week

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…

21 Dec 2023

18:08:33News- The Glistering Update Is Live -———Major update

Major update · published 21 Dec 2023, 18:08:33 UTC

- The Glistering Update Is Live -

This update aims to balance and refine Nova Drift's rough edges before we shift focus to the game's release, which features a final confrontation, ending, and full release. Complete List of Changes Important note: Menu control bindings have been separated from ship controls. If you have been using custom bindings, you may want to rebind the menu controls after updating. Major Overhaul: Burns an…

9 Oct 2023

15:00:42NewsQuantum Protocol x Nova Drift Crossover———Community

Community · published 9 Oct 2023, 15:00:42 UTC

Quantum Protocol x Nova Drift Crossover

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.…

25 Sep 2023

17:04:31News- THE VORPAL UPDATE IS LIVE -———12269682

Major update · published 25 Sep 2023, 17:04:31 UTC

- THE VORPAL UPDATE IS LIVE -

Complete List of Changes New Weapon: Swords Courser, Shockwave Shield, and Shielded Constructs Swords, Architect, Loaded Mines Wield a pair of monomolecular double-edged swords that can slice through targets and cleave through enemy projectiles. Sword's unique scaling interacts in unusual ways with a variety of Body Gear. Bodies that grant additional advanced constructs, or grant additional can…

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17 Apr 2023

17:24:38News- Enemies 2.0 Part 3 Is Live -———11021004

Major update · published 17 Apr 2023, 17:24:38 UTC

- Enemies 2.0 Part 3 Is Live -

This update introduces new alternate bosses, updates old bosses, adds 21 new Steam achievements, a glossary, several mod overhauls, and many balance changes and fixes. Complete List of Changes: New Nemesis Bosses Now, each boss encountered at waves 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 has an alternate version that may be encountered if the Challenge Mode: Nemesis is enabled. Additionally, these bosses can a…

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2 Jan 2023

20:26:48NewsNova Drift's First Price Increase Is Coming Jan. 16th———Community

Community · published 2 Jan 2023, 20:26:48 UTC

Nova Drift's First Price Increase Is Coming Jan. 16th

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…

17 Oct 2022

14:14:11News0.33.33 - Difficulty Balance Patch———9737292

Game update · published 17 Oct 2022, 14:14:11 UTC

0.33.33 - Difficulty Balance Patch

Hello Drifters! It's been awesome watching everyone's reaction to the new update! We've been reviewing all of the feedback you've given us, especially as it relates to the challenge of the last two updates, and decided that another difficulty balance patch could go a long way to improving new player experiences and veteran grievances both. Here's what we did: Enemy Balance Changes · The Crucibl…

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6 Oct 2022

15:02:02News0.33.29 -Small localization patch———9655200

Game update · published 6 Oct 2022, 15:02:02 UTC

0.33.29 -Small localization patch

Updated localization for Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, and Polish

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26 Sep 2022

14:24:21News- ENEMIES 2.0 PART 2 IS NOW LIVE -———9584763

Major update · published 26 Sep 2022, 14:24:21 UTC

- ENEMIES 2.0 PART 2 IS NOW LIVE -

Hello Drifters, We've just launched another major update aimed at increasing build diversity and run variety. Encounter new huge bosses on your journey or jump right into late game with the new Draft Mode , pre-constructing a 35 upgrade build. We've also continued to refine the difficulty curve based on your feedback. The Breakdown: · New Challenge Mode: DRAFT · Three new alternate bosses can b…

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14 Sep 2022

16:24:13NewsEnemies 2.0, Part 2 Is Now Ready For Beta Testing———Steam news

Steam news · published 14 Sep 2022, 16:24:13 UTC

Enemies 2.0, Part 2 Is Now Ready For Beta Testing

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…