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Multiplayer release date

Nightmare Reaper · published 25 Feb 2026, 18:00 UTC

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Hi everyone,

The Nightmare Reaper multiplayer update will release on March 17th 2026!

Check out the insane release date trailer we cooked up: https://youtu.be/0lIsT195N4w

The FREE multiplayer update comes with a bunch of new features:

Full 2 to 4 player co-op, including new game+.
Unique deathmatch where players get randomized weapons and can even create custom game modes.
Revamped new game+ with a new minigame and even more upgrades.
A new elite enemy type that drops one of 15 new rare "shiny" weapons that have unique behavior.
Lots of bug fixes and improvements.

Want to try multiplayer NOW? Just join our Discord and get access to the open beta.

Check out this incredible promo art from Dakota Lee!

I hope you're as excited about the release as we are! It's a ton of fun.

How to get more frequent updates

Follow @NightmareReape4 on Twitter for up-to-date news and previews.

Join the Discord channel for minute-to-minute updates and to chat directly with the devs.

- ItBurn

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