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Phoenix 2NewsPhoenix 2 Update 8.1
Major update

Phoenix 2 Update 8.1

Phoenix 2 · published 7 May 2026, 16:05 UTC

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🔊 Turn up your volume for this update with lots of improvements and additions across the board. As we are working our way to a full PC release we have this big update with many improvements and fixes. The graphics look better on PC and the sound was also optimized.

Main changes

  • Improves render resolution on PC.

  • Added and improved sound effects in game and interface.

  • All Apex mods now have a fitting rarity assigned to them.

  • Several Apex mods were buffed to match regular mods.

  • Mods can now be purchased for every ship in a player's collection.

  • Existing mods have been tweaked in power and to allow more combinations.

  • More mods have been made available.

  • Adds alternative control scheme for Controller.

Further details about the changes

User Interface

  • Improved interface interaction and visuals. Access ship mods from the Warp Gate, Engram results, and more.

Changes

  • A big visual change is Apex mods now show their rarity instead of being Legendary.

  • All unique weapon Apex mods received their own rarity.

  • Goliath Missile High Capacity Apex increased to +2 counters.

  • Vorpal Lance High Capacity Apex increased to +2 counters.

  • Ion Cannon Overcharge Apex increased to 20%.

  • Stun EMP Extended Range Apex increased to 30%.

  • Removes Phalanx Narrowguard strength penalty.

  • Point Defense Perimeter Protocol and Overflow Diverter can now be combined with EMP Laser and Bullet Detonator.

  • Minigun Railgun Apex mod can now be combined with Twin Guns.

  • Minigun Disruptor Hardpoint now fires missiles at a steady rate of fire.

  • Clover ATS High Explosive deals more of its damage as blast damage.

  • Barrier Super Reflect now deals 150% and 200% weapon damage.

  • Phalanx Kinetic Bulwark damage is now based on its strength and ship impact speed.

  • Personal Shield Energy Drain is now capped per shield activation.

  • Improves targeting acquisition for Homing mods.

  • Barrier EMP is now Legendary.

  • Power Convertor mod, 20%, is now Rare.

  • Various other mod tweaks and adjustments affecting power and gameplay.

Fixes

  • Fixes Teleport Arrival EMP originating from the Core.

  • Goliath Missile Twin Launcher now correctly splits projectile damage.

  • Clover ATS Heavy Payload now correctly increases High Explosive damage.

  • Fixed several ship weapons combined with Teleport and Void Skip.

  • Fixes and improves visual effects for several abilities and mods.

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Community20 Jul 2026Phoenix 2 turns 10Phoenix 2 has been available on multiple platforms, starting in July 2016. In 10 years, you achieved together: Unique Missions 6.302.520 Total Flights 836.267.730 Waves Beaten 8.967.106.272 Invaders Destroyed 49.188.745.022 We have released over 120 updates and will continue until every last invader has been defeated. Celebrate it with a limited time Player Tag.Esports15 Jun 2026More Phoenix 2 streams!We will continue our live streaming this week. The response to the streams last week during Bullet Fest were very positive, so we will keep it up this week.Esports10 Jun 2026Phoenix 2 Bullet FestTo celebrate Bullet Fest we will be doing some live streams throughout the week. Spread the word about your favorite Bullet Hell games during Bullet Fest this week. There is no better time to give Phoenix 2 a try! See you on the leaderboards.