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Recompense BattlePass
Early Access Starts April 2! STEEL HUNTERS is launching in Early Access on April 2 2025 and we have something special in store for you! Introducing the Recompense BattlePass! We're thrilled to announce our Early Access "Recompense" BattleP...
1 month ago
Dev Kitchen – Hunter Balance
Balancing Steel Hunters has been a dynamic journey shaped by constant player feedback rigorous playtesting and a dedication to fairness and fun . As we approach Early Access players are eager to know: What balance changes are coming? Will...
1 month ago
The Forge - System Tree 3.0
Welcome Hunters! Growth in life is often described with metaphors like "forging yourself in fire " "leveling up " or "reaching the next level." When it comes to Steel Hunters "forging " "leveling up " and "reaching the next level" do find ...
1 month ago
Dev Kitchen - Rejoin Feature
Ever been knocked out of battle by a sudden disconnect? In this episode we dive into one of the most requested things for the game: a " rejoin feature ."We know how frustrating it can be to lose connection mid-battle and not be able to jump...
1 month ago
v0.40 Version Highlights
Hello everyone this is the Version Highlights for v0.40 (or what we're calling internally the Early Access build)! To both the new players who will be joining us for this exciting step and the old players who have been supporting for a whil...
1 month ago
Dev Kitchen - Unreal Engine 5
In this episode of Dev Kitchen we take a closer look at one of the biggest shifts in Steel Hunters —the move to Unreal Engine 5 .Adapting to a new engine mid-development brought plenty of hurdles and we’ll discuss what the biggest challeng...
1 month ago
v0.39 Retrospective
Hello Hunters new and old!Thank you everyone who took part in our Beta Weekend and Clutch Performance Event! We were overwhelmed by the turnout and thought that we had set up our community event to be completed on Saturday. The fact that yo...
1 month ago
Early Access Date Announcement
Our Time Has Come… After 3 years of relentless development STEEL HUNTERS is launching in Early Access on April 2 2025 —and the Hunting Grounds are calling!Razorside Heartbreaker Fenris Ursus Trenchwalker Prophet and Weaver stand ready eac...
1 month ago
Dev Kitchen: Player Feedback
In this episode of Dev Kitchen we're pulling back the curtain on how your feedback helps refine the game you love.Your insights contribute to shaping the game from balancing changes to new features. But how do we collect feedback what happ...
1 month ago
The Forge: Destroying Everything
Implementing Destruction MechanicsWhat role do destructible environmental objects play in Steel Hunters and what emotions should they evoke?Undoubtedly destruction contributes greatly to the immersive aspect of the game and it lets you feel...
1 month ago
Dev Kitchen – Progression
In our newest episode of Dev Kitchen —coming right after an action-packed Beta Weekend —we take a deep dive into the in-game Progression . Progression can be a tricky topic and finding just the right balance often makes the difference betwe...
2 months ago
Lock & Load Your Feedback
Hello, Hunters!Thank you for an action-packed Beta-Weekend! We hope you enjoyed every moment—and that you snagged the exclusive Trenchwalker Clutch Performance Skin.Your past feedback has shaped this Steel Hunters Version into what it is to...
2 months ago
Mapping The World: Quarry
Welcome Hunters!In our previous articles we tried to shed light on the different gamedev facets and thought processes behind decisions we made in various particular cases. For instance in the Maryland Heights special we explained the initia...
2 months ago
Beta Weekend Kickoff!
Welcome Hunters! Our Beta Weekend is now officially live—the servers will be available until Feb 24 16:00 UTC! Access to this Playtest is open to everyone ! Claim your access on Steam or https://steelhunters.com —tell your friends and le...
2 months ago
The Forge: Gunplay
"Gunplay" or "Gun Feel" refers to the audio-kinetic sensation associated with firing weapons in a video game. The primary aesthetic here is termed "sense-pleasure." Hello Hunters Dive into this piece on weapon management in Steel Hunters fu...
2 months ago
