- v1.6.0.1 Hotfix Now Live - 9 September 2026
Hey, Action Heroes! We’ve released a small update to address some issues affecting Remixes. Thank you for your feedback and help with calling out these issues. For assistance or to report any other issues or bugs, feel free to reach out to the team on our Support Page or join us on Discord. Pistol Whip v1.6.0.1 Changelog: The following fixes have been made: Tween scripts no longer break when system locale uses commas rather than full stops as decimal separator Remix downloading now works as intended (Download progress is shown correctly and Play button will be enabled when downloading is complete). Glow lobby now shows correctly defined colour Added glow to enemy guns before shooting in Remixes Added a search function in RemixesFlyingSkull Short sequence functions properly Prop names are now uniquely identified with levels Fixed 5+ minutes tagSideloaded remixes no longer limited to 10
- Whip the Halls with Sales & Swag - 18 December 2025
We're nearing the end of 2025 - and not only do we have swaths of sales hitting the store, but we also have one more giveaway to go 👀Enter the Whip the Halls Giveaway for a chance to win:🔸Smoke & Thunder Poster🔹2089 Poster🔸Limited Edition Contract Coin🔹Pistol Whip T-Shirt🔸Pistol Whip Mug🔹Pistol Whip StickerENTER HEREGiveaway runs until January 7th. Check out our socials to get the full details on all of our deeply discounted Pistol Whip Holiday sales, including 50% off right here on Steam until January 5, 2026.Good luck, Heroes!Love,Cloudhead Games ❤️
- Happy Whippin' Anniversary Giveaway 🎯 - 7 November 2025
40+ Scenes, 2 Campaigns, and 500+ Community Remixes (and counting!) since the launch of Pistol Whip - and it's all thanks to you, Action Heroes 💪 To celebrate, we're giving away: Grand Prize Pack (1 Winner)1 x Pistol Whip T-Shirt1 x Pistol Whip Mug1 x Pistol Whip Sticker1 x Limited Edition Contract Coin2 x Pistol Whip KeysBonus Prize (5 Winners)2 x Pistol Whip KeysENTER HEREHappy Birthday, Pistol Whip 💖Thank you so much for all the support over the years - good luck, Heroes 💪
- Do you think you can rise to the challenge? - 20 June 2025
Cloudhead Games, Kluge Interactive, and Resolution Games have teamed up to bring you a next level fitness challenge, giveaways, and the Triple Sweat bundle (Pistol Whip, Synth Riders, and Racket Club) to kick off your summer fitness goals 🎯We invite you to join us in the 30 Day Triple Sweat Challenge 💪 Get up and move with us through a heart pumping, sweat inducing 30 day workout routine that you can do (virtually) anytime or anywhere.Do you think you can rise to the challenge?💪 Triple (Threat) Sweat - Get the BundleDon’t have all 3 games? No problem! Pistol Whip, Synth Riders, and Racket Club are available on Steam all together in one heart pumpin’, high octane bundle at a reduced price.Get the bundle here 💅 Giveaway you say?As we work our way through the 30 Day Challenge together, we’ll be sharing opportunities to score some Pistol Whip, Racket Club, and Synth Riders branded swag…
- Aspiring Heroes, a Spring Sale Awaits You! - 13 March 2025
Grab Pistol Whip at 45% off in the Spring Sale and play everything we've ever released: 🔫 40+ Scenes in Arcade 🔫 Cinematic Campaigns 🔫 Community Remixes (aka, mods!) 🔫 Contracts 🔫 Styles System with thousands of modifier combinations 🔫 All of our updates since launch 🔫 And more! Play over 450 custom user-created Scenes right now! Look forward to the growing library of Remixes, all lovingly curated by our modding community. You'll find these in the Remixes tab where you can filter by length, difficulty, and more. Want to create your own Remix? Check out the helpful download and how-to guides over on Mod.io to get started. New to Pistol Whip? Get to know the basics by trying the in-game tutorials. Learn how to shoot, reload, duck, dodge, avoid enemy fire, and punch (whip). You'll also find advanced tutorials once you've mastered the basics. You can also check out our 'How to Play P…
- Become Unstoppable: The Steam Winter Sale is Here with 40% Off Pistol Whip! - 19 December 2024
Thanks for another great year, Heroes! 2024 saw the release of the highly anticipated VOIDSLAYER Collection, packed with a frequently requested music genre from our player community: heavy metal. Heroes found themselves trudging through furious battlefields, besieged villages, all the way to the magical cosmos themselves - and looked cool while doing it. This year, we also saw the expansion of content from our trusted modding community, with over 400 Remixes to play in-headset right now! Give the gift of Pistol Whip this holiday season🎄 Enter the Pistolverse and get 40% off in the Winter Sale to play everything we've ever released: 40+ Scenes in Arcade Cinematic Campaigns Community Remixes (aka, mods!) Contracts Styles System with thousands of modifier combinations All of our updates since launch And more! New to Pistol Whip? Get to know the basics by trying the in-game tutorials. Lear…
- Your Time is Now, Heroes: The Autumn Sale has Begun! - 27 November 2024
Aspiring Heroes! It's your time to enter the Pistolverse with 40% off Pistol Whip until December 4 at 10:00 AM PT. 🔫 Blast, duck, and dodge your way through over 40 fever dream Scenes in Arcade. 🔫 Play through two Story-Driven Cinematic Campaigns 🔫 Enjoy over 400 Remixes (mods) created by the modding community (want to make your own? Learn how here) 🔫 Grow your career score in Contracts 🔫 Play Your Way: Check out the Styles System with thousands of modifier combinations 🔫 All updates since launch are included in the base game! New to Pistol Whip? Get to know the basics by trying the in-game tutorials. Learn how to shoot, reload, duck, dodge, avoid enemy fire, and punch (whip). You'll also find advanced tutorials once you've mastered the basics. You'll also find tons of information on game mechanics, features, enemies, modifiers, and more in our official Player Guides. Don't forget…
- Experience Action-Rhythm Mayhem during the Free Weekend. Plus: Grab 50% off! - 8 November 2024
Experience the Action-Rhythm Rush This year we turn five, and we want to celebrate with our Legendary Heroes as well as Heroes in Training. Dive into the Pistolverse and get access to the game for FREE this weekend from November 8 to 11! You can also grab Pistol Whip with the deepest discount we’ve ever had on Steam - 50% off to celebrate five years. We’ll also be giving away some game keys exclusively on our Discord during the Free Weekend, so make sure you join the server to get a chance to win a copy! Join us here pistolwhip.gg. Already an expert player? Tell us on social media (@PistolWhipVR): What’s your favourite Scene? Any modifiers you love using? A Contacts Career score you want to brag about? We’ll repost our favourites! What to Expect You’ll now find over 40 official Scenes in the game, alongside two Cinematic Campaigns and over a whopping 380 community mods. This means there…
- Build Unique Rhythms in a Ballet of Bullets: Get 35% off during Rhythm Fest! - 19 August 2024
Get into the groove this Rhythm Fest Grab Pistol Whip for you (or a friend!) at 35% off until August 26 to get the full base game plus all of our previous updates (including VOIDSLAYER). Need a refresher on how to play? Check out the in-game tutorials or find tons of information on game mechanics, features, enemies, modifiers, and more in our official Player Guides. Go Ahead: Get Dancin' 💃🕺 Love, Cloudhead Games
- Will You Answer Destiny’s Call? - 20 June 2024
Your epic tale isn’t over just yet, Hero! A cosmic battlefield awaits you, brimming with powerful enemies and celestial marvels. Take on your final battle to the tune of Destiny is Calling by Firewind at 5pm PT today! Will you answer Destiny’s Call? Waiting for you at the tavern, Cloudhead Games
- The Fields of Crimson Fury Awaits, Hero! - 13 June 2024
Your Fight isn’t Over Yet! Take on Fields of Crimson Fury to the tune of Ever Burning Flame by Bloodbound today at 5pm PT! From treacherous caves and forests to burning ruins, this Scene is sure to keep you on your toes! To prepare you for the journey ahead, our resident mage has prepared a glimpse of your future below. Preparing for our Next Battle, Cloudhead Games
- Are you ready Heroes? Gather your parties as VOIDSLAYER has awakened! - 6 June 2024
The VOIDSLAYER collection is here, Heroes! Do you have the POWER to take it on? Pistol Whip’s new VOIDSLAYER Collection is our guitar-shredding love letter to power metal and all things gloriously, unapologetically nerdy, and it’s kicking off on all supported platforms right now. Test your Swords against Three New Scenes! Live your action-packed fantasy with three all-new Scenes, to the tune of heart-pounding tracks from Brothers of Metal, Bloodbound and Firewind! From epic battlefields to fiery mountainscapes, you’ll have everything you need to live out your journey as our newly awakened Hero! Hero’s Dawn will be available in Arcade today at 5pm PT, followed by Fields of Crimson Fury, and Steel and Starfire in the following weeks. Change up your Playstyle with New Modifiers! Some Heroes may have noticed two modifiers have unlocked on May 30th. We couldn’t wait for you Heroes to get you…
- v1.5.65.209 Hotfix Now Live - 28 May 2024
Hey there, Action Heroes! We've released a small update to polish up our upcoming update! As always, your feedback and bug reports are valuable! Feel free to reach out to our support team here or post your feedback in our Discord anytime. See you on the leaderboards! Love, Cloudhead Games Pistol Whip "v1.5.65.209" Update Changelog: Fixed an issue affecting the upcoming VOIDSLAYER update General bug fixes and performance improvements
- Ready your broken swords, Heroes! Something POWERful is on the horizon... - 2 May 2024
VOIDSLAYER shreds its way into Pistol Whip in June! Take on foes in exciting new locations to the beat of a genre never before seen in Pistol Whip. Do you have the POWER to take them on, Hero? With the introduction of new modifiers, you just might! The first of VOIDSLAYER’s three new Scenes will arrive on June 6th, with the second and third Scenes following in the weeks after! Prepare yourself for the treacherous journey ahead by taking a peek at the trailer below!
- Build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets during the Steam FPS Fest! - 15 April 2024
Grab Pistol Whip at 35% off during the Steam FPS Fest until April 22! Get the full game, all previous updates, access to community mods directly in-game, and so much more. Plus: automatically get our next update when it launches, coming soon. Need a refresher on how to play? Check out the in-game tutorials or find tons of information on game mechanics, features, enemies, modifiers, and more in our official Player Guides. Get shooting. Heroes 🔫 Love, Cloudhead Games
- Steam Heroes, the Annual Spring Sale is BACK! - 14 March 2024
Haven't joined the Pistolverse yet? Now is the time, because the annual Steam Spring Sale is here! Aspiring Action Heroes can grab Pistol Whip at 40% off until March 21st. Get access to everything in the game - including all of our previous updates, story-driven Cinematic Campaigns, the growing list of Community Remixes (mods), and more. Heroes will also get access to our next update, whippin' its way onto headsets later this year 👀. See you on the leaderboards! Love, Cloudhead Games
- v1.5.65.201 Hotfix Now Live - 21 February 2024
Hey there, Action Heroes! We've released a small update to address an issue affecting Tags and Filters in the 'Remixes' tab. As always, your feedback and bug reports are valuable! Feel free to reach out to our support team here or post your feedback in our Discord anytime. See you on the leaderboards! Love, Cloudhead Games Pistol Whip "v1.5.65.201" Update Changelog: Fixed an issue affecting Tags and Filters in 'Remixes' tab
- Enter the Pistolverse: Pistol Whip is 40% off in the Steam Winter Sale! - 21 December 2023
Thanks for another great year, Heroes! 2023 saw plenty of updates for Pistol Whip - from loads of new Scenes and weapons, to our official modding tool and in-game mods - what a year it's been. But we're not done yet... so stay tuned for more in 2024. Give the gift of Pistol Whip this holiday season🎄 Enter the Pistolverse and get 40% off in the Winter Sale to play everything we've ever released: 35+ Scenes in Arcade Cinematic Campaigns Community Remixes (aka, mods!) Contracts Styles System with thousands of modifier combinations All of our updates since launch And more! The Winter Sale ends January 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM PST. New to Pistol Whip? Get to know the basics by trying the in-game tutorials. Learn how to shoot, reload, duck, dodge, avoid enemy fire, and punch (whip). You'll also find advanced tutorials once you've mastered the basics. You'll also find tons of information on game m…
- 40% off during the Autumn Sale + Nominate us at the Steam Awards! - 21 November 2023
Four years ago, we launched Pistol Whip as an on-rails action-rhythm VR game, inspired by some of the most iconic action movies. Since then, we’ve updated the game every single year with free updates for our player community. This year we launched the Overdrive Season, released a spooky update with Elixir of Madness!, and our favourite highlight - rolled out community generated content and an official modding tool. Just like the game we make, our team is unstoppable and we're excited to share more with you in 2024! In the meantime, consider nominating Pistol Whip as your title for the 'Labor of Love' category at the upcoming Steam Awards - you can vote by checking the box above. Plus: The Autumn Sale is Here! Aspiring Action Heroes, your time is now. Take part in the Steam Autumn Sale and dive into the Pistolverse by grabbing Pistol Whip at 40% off. Get access to: 35+ Scenes in Arcade C…
- v1.5.65.195 Hotfix Now Live - 20 November 2023
Hey there, Action Heroes! We hope you’re enjoying our most recent weapons update for our fourth anniversary which brought the all-new weapon category, the Drum Gun, to Pistol Whip. Since the update, you’ve been writing to us about the bookshelves in ‘Halloween Party’ no longer functioning as intended, so today we are releasing a very small hotfix to address this issue! As always, your feedback and bug reports are valuable! Feel free to reach out to our support team here or post your feedback in our Discord anytime. Love, Cloudhead Games Pistol Whip "v1.5.65.195" Update Changelog: Fixed an issue where bookshelves would not properly affect enemies in 'Halloween Party'
