- Galactic Thunderdome v1.3.1 - 24 February 2025
Galactic Thunderdome Patch Notes v1.3.1 We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who’s shared their feedback with us! We truly couldn’t have done this without your input. Keep those suggestions and bug reports coming, and we’ll continue improving and updating Galactic Thunderdome for the long haul. Here’s what we’ve fixed in the latest patch: Fixes & Tweaks German Translation Fixes: We’ve cleaned up several errors in the German localization. If something still seems off, let us know! Custom Game Character Selection: Previously, players had to reselect their character after every round in Custom Games. Now, the game remembers your last choice, bringing it in line with other game modes and saving you from unnecessary clicks. Marmaduke Gauntlet Boss' Healing Gas Abuse: On Brutal and Impossible difficulties, the Marmaduke Boss was using Healing Gas more than intended, making fights ve…
- New Custom Deathmatch gamemode! - 12 January 2025
New customization options for versus game mode! Want to battle in a high speed joust with Rocket Lances? Play a map with only dynamite and sticky glue? Or a round of high stakes tennis fighting with mines and energy rackets? We just released a new game mode that allows you to customize a deathmatch by mix and matching modular rulesets, including thematic map packs, varied item sets, player lives, hp, regen rates and an option to skip character selection phase for high speed back to back rounds. Have suggestions for more fun rulesets? Join our Discord and let us know so we can add it to the next patch!
- Galactic Thunderdome v1.2 Patch Notes - 13 December 2024
Greetings from the Galactic Thunderdome! The v1.2 update is here, and it’s packing user experience changes, balance tweaks, and an all-new global leaderboard system for the Last Stand game mode! It’s time to climb the ranks, show off your skills, and etch your name among the galactic elite. We’re also rolling out improvements to quality of life and addressing some key frustrations reported by you, our incredible community. Global Leaderboards The competition just got real. With the addition of global leaderboards to the Last Stand game mode, it’s time to step up and prove you’ve got what it takes to dominate the Thunderdome. Climb the ranks, outlast the hordes, and bask in the glory of having your name etched in galactic renown. Change Log Balance Adjustments Cryocase cooldown increased by ~22% (+1.5s). Cryocase Ice Health reduced by 40% (60 → 36). Reflect Shield cooldown increased by 2…
- Galactic Thunderdome v1.1 Patch Notes - 20 November 2024
As a small indie team, we want to thank you for your continued support and feedback. Every suggestion and report from our community helps us make Galactic Thunderdome the best it can be. This update addresses some key bugs, balances gameplay, and includes a major rework of the tutorial to make it more exciting and rewarding for new and returning players alike. We’re committed to listening to your ideas and improving the game with each update. Stay tuned for more fixes, tweaks, and content as we continue to shape the Galactic Thunderdome experience together. Thank you for being part of our journey! Tutorial Rework The final tutorial room has been completely redesigned to make learning the game more fun and rewarding. Instead of the old horde-style room, which was overwhelming and outdated, it’s now a survival challenge with escalating waves of opponents. Each wave gets harder, introducin…
- Galactic Thunderdome Official Launch – Let the Mayhem Begin! - 24 October 2024
Galactic Thunderdome is Officially Live! The moment has finally arrived, and it’s time to unleash the chaos! Step into the Galactic Thunderdome, where cartoonish havoc and physics-based madness await! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1219800/Galactic_Thunderdome/ Why Galactic Thunderdome Will Blow Your Mind! Galactic Thunderdome delivers an exhilarating gameplay experience across 45 unique levels, each packed with chaotic fun. You’ll have access to 85 outrageous weapons, allowing you to tailor your strategy and dominate in explosive game modes. Engage in intense Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch battles, where you'll face off against friends for ultimate supremacy. If you prefer a thrilling chase, dive into Treasure Hunt, racing to escape with the coveted golden idol. For those looking to test their mettle, Last Stand offers the ultimate survival challenge against endless waves of enemie…
- The NEXT FEST UPDATE! Galactic Thunderdome Version 0.7.0 - 14 October 2024
All of us at Pansimula have been pulling double duty, going all-in to get Galactic Thunderdome prepped and polished for Next Fest, and it's been a wild ride! With just over a week left until the big release on October 23rd, we've been running on pure adrenaline, and let's just say, things are getting a bit chaotic around here. We're beyond excited to share this with you and really hope you enjoy the madness our small, but passionate, team has cooked up! If you want to stay up to date and chat directly with us devs, come hang out in our small but awesome Discord community! We're always around to hear your suggestions, feedback, or just to talk shop. Plus, you'll get all the latest Galactic Thunderdome news right as it drops. Hit the banner below to join—we can't wait to see you there! Menu Overhaul We've revamped the main menu for a more modern and user-friendly experience. It's now easi…
- Galactic Thunderdome - 5 October 2024
A preview of gameplay, 3 devs battle it out on a variety of the deathmatch maps
- Galactic Thunderdome Closed Beta Version 0.6.0 - 20 August 2024
We just dropped Galactic Thunderdome v0.6.0! We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re excited to introduce a new respawn mechanic to co-op Last Stand! If your friends go down, they can now be revived by defeating a gradually increasing number of enemies. This should address the frustration of players dying early and having to wait for the round to end to jump back in. Keep the great suggestions coming! We’ve spent a lot of time this patch optimizing critical areas of the game to boost your FPS! Many parts of the code have been fine-tuned to maximize performance. Optimizations Optimized various systems using enum strings for faster processing. Improved performance of enum to string conversions. Enhanced the input system, particularly during dazed states. Optimized in-game menus and HUD to reduce lag. Optimized the Item Selector Wheel for smoother interactions. Significantly improved rock gra…
- Galactic Thunderdome Closed Beta Version 0.5.0 - 20 June 2024
Greetings, Galactic Contestants! Welcome back, Galactic Contestants! Thanks to all our dedicated playtesters for your invaluable feedback. Version 0.5.0 introduces thrilling new features, gameplay tweaks, and essential bug fixes to enhance your brawling experience. Join our Discord community to become a playtester and access the full version! Here's what's new in version 0.5.0: Features New Emotes: Emotes with sound added for more expressive gameplay. Last Stand Mode: Prepare for the ultimate test of endurance and strategy in our brand-new game mode: **Last Stand**! In this thrilling survival challenge, you can play solo or team up with friends as you face waves of relentless enemies in a highly defensible position. Your objective is simple: survive as long as you can. Enemies will spawn endlessly, testing your skills and tactics to the limit. Each wave will become more challenging, pus…
- Galactic Thunderdome Closed Beta Version 0.4.0 - 9 May 2024
Greetings, Galactic Contestants! Closed Beta Playtest - Version 0.4.0 Welcome back, Galactic Contestants! Thanks again to all our diligent playtesters who have contributed their valuable feedback. Version 0.4.0 brings a bunch of exciting changes, including new maps and extensive improvements to the user interface. Join our Discord community to become a playtester and gain access to the full version! Discord Link Here's what's we've gotten done for version 0.4.0: Gameplay Changes: Added a new map called "Junk Chute" to the rotation. Reworked the blood system. Tutorial rework and speed-up for smoother player experience. Player corpses are now flammable post-death. AI now throw items with less accuracy at lower difficulties. Increased the amount of flaming methanol the Fire Bow releases by 50% (12 -> 18). User Interface and Quality of Life Improvements: Modified player color to clearly ind…
- Galactic Thunderdome Closed Beta Version 0.3.0 - 8 April 2024
Greetings, Galactic Contestants! Closed Beta Playtest - Version 0.3.0 We're thrilled to unveil the latest installment of Galactic Thunderdome! Your ongoing support and feedback have been invaluable in shaping the evolution of our cosmic arena. For those just joining us, welcome aboard! Dive into the action-packed Closed Beta experience by joining our Discord server. Discord Link Here's what's in store for version 0.3.0: New Feature: Added Steam Remote Play lobby system, allowing you to easily invite friends to play with you online! Gameplay and Balance Changes: Atmo's special ability, Stasis Field, can now slow down or stop map hazards such as pistons, gears, and crushers. New Maps: Loose Cargo: a zero-g level with floating crates, girders, and barrels. There's also an airlock you can use to eject your enemies! Klein Valve: a medium-sized map with gears that modify the center of the map…
- Galactic Thunderdome Closed-Beta Patch Notes 0.2.0 - 18 February 2024
Greetings, Galactic Contestants! Closed Beta Playtest - Version 0.2.0 Thank you for continuing to support Galactic Thunderdome and contributing to the ongoing refinement of our cosmic arena. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping the evolution of the game. For those who have yet to join, don't hesitate to hop onto our Discord server to become part of the action-packed Closed Beta experience. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the latest changes and improvements in version 0.2.0: Gameplay and Balance Changes: Added two new maps: Cosmic Flywheel and Drillco Mines. Reworked items and spawn points in the "Square Dance" map for enhanced strategic depth. Projectiles now properly interact with pickup-able items, preventing premature termination upon collision. AI Players added via the loadout menu will now persist between rounds. Pickup-able items will no longer obstruct teleportation…
- Galactic Thunderdome Closed-Beta Patch Notes 0.1.1 - 27 January 2024
Greetings, Galactic Contestants! Closed Beta Playtest Thank you for joining us in the Galactic Thunderdome Closed Beta! Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of the game. If you haven't already, jump into our Discord server to get all the details on how to join the closed beta and be part of the epic battles ahead. We've been hard at work fine-tuning Galactic Thunderdome based on your valuable feedback from the playtest so far. Here's a summary of the changes in version 0.1.1: Gameplay and Balance Changes: A new map called "Square Dance" has been added We've reintroduced the Team Deathmatch game mode! Choose your team before the round starts! Mortar was challenging to aim, so it now has an indicator showing where the mortar shell will land. Decreased the damage dealt to the player when they are on fire. We also made oil less sticky when on fire, making it moderately less d…
- Join the Galactic Thunderdome Closed Beta! - 20 January 2024
Greetings, Galactic Contestants! Closed Beta Playtest Exciting news from our 4-man dev team: the closed beta for Galactic Thunderdome is officially underway! We've been burning the midnight oil to fine-tune every aspect of the game, and we can't wait for you to dive in. To get in on the action, swing by our Discord server, where all the playtest magic is happening. We're actively looking for enthusiastic playtesters to join the fray, so don't hesitate—grab your spot now before the keys run out! Changes since the Alpha Playtest Galactic Thunderdome has undergone a notable transformation since our closed alpha playtest. We've not only addressed your valuable feedback, but also added a plethora of polish and exciting features that take the gameplay to a whole new level. It's been a labor of love, and we're excited to see what you think! Changelog: We've finally finished adding sound to the…
- Galactic Thunderdome - Developer Q&A and Versus Gameplay - 15 June 2021
We're a small development team of four people who are really excited to share our gory physics brawler with you! We'll be broadcasting from 7pm EDT to 1am EDT, where we'll be answering chat questions, showcasing gameplay features, and trying to kill each other in the Galactic Thunderdome! Galactic Thunderdome is a physics brawler currently in pre-alpha playtesting stage! Galactic Thunderdome takes place in a far-future dystopian gladiation gameshow that is broadcast all around the galaxy. The contestants of the show are criminals from all corners and epochs of the cosmos who are forced to live out countless life sentences by being repeatedly mind-transferred into clones of ten gladiator bodies to duke it out for the entertainment of the galaxy. Galactic Thunderdome has: Various game modes like 1v1, Free-for-All, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Escape with the Treasure, King of the Hi…
- Galactic Thunderdome Pre-Alpha Version 0.0.3 - 21 April 2021
Weapon Reworks / Balance: Shockgun - The Shockgun finally found its identity as a rapid fire arc lightning dispenser! Every 0.2 seconds an arc is shot in front of the barrel, and any player hit will be promptly electrocuted. SFL Rifle - The "Single Fire Laser" Rifle fires an accelerating plasma bolt that can kill a player in two shots, and even explodes on impact. I used to also stun, but that was causing it to have too little counter play. Explosive Spear - The Explosive Spear also suffered from the same problem as the SFL. We've toned down the daze damage it deals, so it'll less reliably result in easy two shot kills. Gauss Cannon - The Gauss Cannon is supposed to be an intimidating weapon that pierces everything, leaving shrapnel explosions as it goes. The problem is it wasn't killing players in one hit, so we've resolved that. Energy Racket & Bees - Reddit user u/NatoRawr made the r…
- Pre-Alpha Playtest Update - 9 April 2021
Thank you all for participating in the Galactic Thunderdome's pre-alpha open playtest. We have reached our target number of participants for this time, but we will be considering accepting more playtesters in the months leading up to the GTD's official launch. If you wish to be added to the pool of potential playtesters, follow the link to our Steam Page and navigate to the "Play the Galactic Thunderdome Playtest Now" section and click "Request Access"! From all of us at Pansimula, thanks again!
- Galactic Thunderdome Pre-Alpha Version 0.0.2 - 28 January 2021
4 New Maps: Oubliette - A "Cyberpunk" themed survival map with 4 difficulty modes. Oubliette on Nightmare has a 100% mortality rate... Popshot - An "Ancient Earthling" themed close quarters versus map, built entirely of suspended destructible platforms, crates, and explosive barrels. With limited jetpacks not falling to your death could be quite the challenge! Stone Bridge - An "Ancient Earthling" themed versus map built entirely from a destructible stone bridge. Small Cave - An "Ancient Earthling" themed versus map where players must fight each other in a claustrophobic cave. Some passage ways may need a tight squeeze! 2 New Game Modes: Timed Item Score - We've added a single and multiplayer game mode where the objective is to carry a valuable item to multiple checkpoint zones in the least time possible. Survival Checkpoints - We've added a single and multiplayer game mode where you mu…
- The Galactic Thunderdome Pre-Alpha Playtest has begun! - 14 January 2021
Pansimula is happy to announce that Galactic Thunderdome is ready for pre-alpha testing! Starting the evening of January 13th, players from around the world will be able to try Galactic Thunderdome's local coop and versus game modes. With no set end date or tester capacity, the Galactic Thunderdome Beta will be available to anyone who is interested in helping us test and improve gameplay! To join in on the fun, follow the link to our Steam Page and navigate to the "Play the Galactic Thunderdome Playtest Now" section and click "Play Now"! Any bugs, comments, or suggestions can be directed to the Galactic Thunderdome Discord Channel. We really appreciate your feedback, and will do everything in our power to create the best physics brawler imaginable. We encourage you to stream, record, post screenshots and share the ridiculous carnage you experience while in the Thunderdome. If you wish t…
- Galactic Thunderdome Pre-Alpha Version 0.0.1 - 13 January 2021
New Map: Old Warehouse - A "Modern Earthling" themed map filled with destructible crates, explosive barrels, heavy scaffolding, and piston powered platforms. Old Warehouse sports deathmatch and team deathmatch modes. New Weapons: Illegal Space Bee Hive - The beehive does minimal damage itself when thrown, but the aggressive illegal space bees that live inside can flay a humanoid alive in seconds. Repulse Gauntlet - The Repulse Gauntlet can be charged to fire a repulsive shockwave, which applies tremendous forces to the objects and projectiles stuck inside the shockwave. Weapon Reworks / Updates Taser and Electric Bow - The Taser and Electric Bow now electrocute players (rather than just dazing them). This should make it more apparent why the player is suddenly unconscious. The Electric Bow fires an electrified arrow that stuns on impact, and 2.5s after impact in a large AOE. The Taser j…
