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Nerd SurvivorsNewsA big UPDATE strikes back with new content and more!
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A big UPDATE strikes back with new content and more!

Nerd Survivors · published 23 Feb 2024, 17:55 UTC

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Welcome to the Latest Update for Nerd Survivors!


It's been an exciting two weeks since the release of Nerd Survivors, and our journey together is just getting started. Today, we're thrilled to announce a massive update that introduces new content and extends our reach across the globe with additional localizations. Our goal is to enhance your experience, providing more variety, challenges, and accessibility. Without further ado, let's dive into the details of what this update brings to your adventure:

What's New in This Update:

New Content:

  • New Stage: Lampyridiae Strikes Back!
  • New Nerds: Meet our latest heroes, Adventurer Esmeralda, Dominatrix Rose, and Cosy Violet, each bringing unique skills to the fight.
  • New Archetype Forms: Unleash the power of Fire Clicker, Pleasant Reaper, and Proton Beam to decimate your foes.


We're now welcoming players with French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese localizations, complete with respective fontsets to ensure a seamless gaming experience.

Gameplay Improvements:

  • Enhanced power-up visibility amidst crowded enemy encounters.
  • Introduced collection sound effects and graphic effects for powerups, making each grab more satisfying.
  • Adjustments to enemy mechanics, including behavior after being frozen and directional facing.
  • Rebalanced weapon and form stats, including the Spadone and Death Dragon form adjustments.
  • Improved UI elements like dropdown buttons in the forge and options menu for better navigation.

Technical Enhancements and Fixes:

  • Corrected typos and added a new main menu message for unlock notifications.
  • Addressed the Black Guard Johnny sprite glitch.
  • Fixed audio and visual glitches, including BGS sound pausing and weapon slot display issues.
  • Refined boss attack patterns for increased damage and visibility, enhancing the challenge while maintaining fairness.
  • Implemented a new tutorial in the forge's Customize sub-screen for an improved learning curve.
  • Adjusted language options and descriptions for clarity and accuracy in game mechanics.
  • Addressed a specific issue where prototype alpha was inadvertently translated to Italian, regardless of language setting.

Forge Updates:

  • Streamlined the damage calculation for orbiting weapons and adjusted cannon rotation angles.
  • Enhanced control over the angle offset of the Laser Form and ensured correct projectile scale saving in the forge.


This update reflects our commitment to making Nerd Survivors the best game it can be. We're dedicated to listening to your feedback and providing regular updates to enrich your gaming experience. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Dive back into Nerd Survivors and explore all the new features, challenges, and surprises we've added. Happy gaming!

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