- Wild Bastards is 50% off for the Run n' Gun Fair - 13 March 2025
Howdy y'all! We're happier than a hog in mud to be in the Run n' Gun Fair! To celebrate, Wild Bastards is 50% for the next week. Better pull the trigger before time runs out. https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39026134/sale/rungunthemedsale https://store.steampowered.com/app/1660840/Wild_Bastards/ Until next time gunslinger!
- Wild Bastards is 40% Off! - 27 November 2024
Howdy y'all! Wild Bastards is 40% off starting today! The discount will stay up for one week during the Steam Autumn sale so you don't want to miss this shot! Until next time gunslinger!
- We're Nominated for the Indie Game Awards! - 20 November 2024
Howdy y'all! We're thrilled to announce that Wild Bastards has been nominated for the Music category at this year's Indie Game Awards! The event takes place December 19th, and more event details can be found at https://www.indiegameawards.gg/. The Indie Game Awards is an awards-only ceremony focused on celebrating the indie scene with developers at the forefront. Until next time gunslinger!
- Wild Bastards is 30% off! - 28 October 2024
Howdy y'all! Wild Bastards is 30% off starting today! The discount will stay up for one week so you don't want to miss this shot! TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you experience any technical issues, please contact the Blue Manchu Discord or in the Steam forums. We'll be checking both. Thank you so much for supporting us along the way to this moment! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1660840/Wild_Bastards/ Until next time gunslinger!
- New Patch: Bug and QoL Fixes - 11 October 2024
Howdy y'all! Today, we've released a patch that fixes some minor bugs and makes a few quality of life improvements. We hope this makes your space western adventure even better. Full Patch Notes Fixed feuds that displayed incorrectly in the campaign after a challenge Fixed Carnivore + Ace not working correctly You can now break out of aim toggle when you start sprinting Performance improvements to Sarge's Info Hud Challenge 13 various fixes More Spawn points for allies on moon maps Made sure all items drop, and that Collector achievement only requires 128 items. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you experience any technical issues, please reach out via the Blue Manchu Discord or in the Steam forums. We'll be checking both. Thank you so much for supporting us along the way to this moment! Until next time gunslinger!
- Catch Wild Bastards in Boomstock! - 16 September 2024
Howdy y'all! Thank you to everyone who has played Wild Bastards! It's been amazing watching streams and seeing your feedback. As an FYI, we've started working on some bug fixes and hope to release a patch soon. In the meantime, we're excited to announce that Wild Bastards is part of Boomstock! This event showcases seven days of action games, which includes a video showcase of amazing titles such as Wild Bastards. You can watch at: https://www.youtube.com/live/CbYkcbAmDgk Head over to the Steam page to gander at all the participating games. Until next time gunslinger!
- Wild Bastards review - a stylish Wild West roguelike FPS - 15 September 2024
Roguelikes are dangerous. Booting a good one up for the first time basically guarantees an unhealthy takeout dinner, a pile of unfolded laundry, and a 2am bedtime as you squeeze in just one more run. Back in 2019, developer Blue Manchu released an FPS roguelike inspired by System Shock called Void Bastards. Set on cramped ships and lauded for its comic book aesthetic and tight gameplay loop, it was well received but, for me, didn't quite take over my life in the same way as the genre's best. Enter its follow-up, Wild Bastards . Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Thief and System Shock dev leads new roguelite mixing FPS and strategy
- Wild Bastards is Now Available! - 12 September 2024
Howdy y'all! Let’s shoot out the lights because Wild Bastards is now available! 🤠 To celebrate launch, you can purchase Wild Bastards with a 15% discount for the next two weeks. We can't wait for you to experience our roguelike strategy shooter and hear your thoughts on the game. And if you played the demo, your saved data will continue with a purchase of the game, meaning no starting over! There are 13 amazing characters to play as, each with their own unique weapon and special move. Who will be your favorite? Casino, Preach or another outlaw. Let us know on X or Instagram. We also have this awesome launch trailer that shows the Bastards in action. Hype yourself up even more by giving it a gander. 👀 As mentioned, we'd love to hear your thoughts on Wild Bastards, so please give us a review. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you experience any technical issues, please reach out via the Blue Manchu…
- Wild Bastards review: a messy roguelike shooter that's nonetheless full o' beans - 12 September 2024
There are cold opens and there are freezing ones. Sci-fi roguelike shooter Wild Bastards doesn't start on its strongest cowboy boot. You are dumped into the middle of an interstellar chase and summarily shown the ropes. The guns feel simplistic, the arenas bare, the loot vanilla, and the entire loop of beaming down to a planet and getting into small-scale "showdowns" threatens to become stale within the first hour or so. But then you find an outlaw buddy who offers a new way to shoot human dirtbags. Then another fellow bandit. And another. By the time your spaceship is half-filled with scoundrels and weirdoes shouting at each other, the game has warmed up enough to reveal its central idea. This ain't no grand FPS campaign, nor is it quick as roguelikes go. It's a snacky shootout sim with tumbleweed towns that feels best when you savour the pre-fight suspense. Read more
- Join Tomorrow's AMA! - 10 September 2024
Howdy y'all! In preparation for launch this Thursday, we're holding a Reddit AMA tomorrow, where you can ask the development team any questions about Wild Bastards and Void Bastards. The AMA starts at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. GMT / 6 p.m. CEST. See you there! Until next time gunslinger!
- Wild Bastards is Steam Deck Verified! - 6 September 2024
Howdy y'all! Great news today, Wild Bastards is confirmed to be Steam Deck verified! This is really convenient when you're on the go but still wanna play. Having played on Steam Deck ourselves, we can say that Wild Bastards on handheld is pretty, pretty, pretty good. As a reminder, Wild Bastards releases next week on September 12! Until next time gunslinger!
- Character Introduction: Kaboom x Steam Space Exploration Fest - 3 September 2024
Introducing the most explosive bastard you will encounter in Space! Howdy y'all Today, we're celebrating the start of Steam Space Exploration Fest with a rundown of Kaboom! Bio: Huyon "Kaboom" Li was born in the Kram mines and suffered for years by being repeatedly blown up by his careless human bosses. As soon as he had the chance, Kaboom fled the mines to pursue his dream of xenogeology study, and has been on the run ever since. He dreams of earning a place back in society as a licensed xenogeologist by locating and claiming the great gem motherlode. Unfortunately, Human law will never forgive a runaway xeno, no matter how much he contributes to science. Weapon: Dynamite Damage: High Range: Medium/ Short Rate of Fire: Low Ammo Capacity: Low Special Notes: Exploding dynamite makes Kaboom one of the few bastards with an AOE attack! Stunt: Mist Form Mist form allows Kaboom to become temp…
- Character Introduction: Sarge - 28 August 2024
Introducing the most badass horses you may encounter in Space! Howdy y'all Today, we have a rundown of the failed experiments that'll free every horse in the galaxy! Bio: After a failed military experiment to fuse horse genes and Kram-robot parts Sarge survived.. The unit proved to be an expensive mistake and was sent on a series of suicide missions. Sarge survived. They sent a platoon to liquidate the last living asset. Sarge survived. His only and last goal now is to track down and liberate the last living horses in the galaxy. Weapon: Repeater rifle Damage: High Range: Medium/ Long Rate of Fire: Low Ammo Capacity: Low Special Notes: Sarge has a better radar than other Bastards and can spot enemies more easily, pretty convenient right? Stunt: Fortify Fortify, offers you better protection and also can reflect your bullets directly to their opponents. Pretty useful right? In Conclusion…
- New Trailer! Learn about Permanent Mods - 22 August 2024
Howdy y'all! We're so thrilled to share information about our Aces system for the first time that we could throw our hat over the windmill! Revealed during the IGN Studio Gamescom Showcase, this new trailer introduces you to one of the most important mechanics of Wild Bastards: the Aces! Aces are permanent modifiers that allow you to level up individual Bastards and it's a key mechanic to strengthen your gang! You'll find more details in the trailer! If you want to try the Aces yourself, then download and play the expanded demo! Better hurry, it will only be live until August 28. As a reminder, Wild Bastards launches on September 12. If you haven't done so already, follow our social media channels and Wishlist the game. It helps a ton! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1660840/Wild_Bastards/ X(Twitter): https://x.com/wildbastards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildbastardsofficia…
- Watch Us During the IGN Gamescom Showcase! - 16 August 2024
Howdy y'all! We've got something cooking up at the campfire with the IGN Studio Gamescom Showcase, and we can't wait for you to see what we have in store for you. The show airs August 21-22 and should be a rootin' tootin' good time! Additionally, on August 20 we're pushing an extended version of our demo live that will let you play as Judge for the first time! As Judge would say, "it's judgement time." As a reminder, Wild Bastards launches on September 12. If you haven't done so already, follow our social media channels and Wishlist the game. It helps a ton! X(Twitter): https://x.com/wildbastards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildbastardsofficial/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbastardsofficial Discord: discord.gg/bluemanchuofficial And don't forget to follow @MaximumEntMt as well! Until next time gunslinger!
- Character Introduction: Billy the Squid - 7 August 2024
Introducing the gunslinger that wants to be famous! Howdy y'all Today, we have a rundown of the gang's most theatrical bastard in the galaxy! Bio: Billy grew up on one of the few independent farm planets. Bored and humiliated by this life, he ran away from the kelp farm at an early age to become a gunfighter and killer of men. He idolizes gunfighters, and he only wants to be a legendary, famous gunfighter. Yes, he probably watched too many Cowboys movies Weapon: Dual Pistols Damage: Medium Range: Medium Rate of Fire: High Ammo Capacity: Low Special Notes: Reloading can be a bit long, but you can interrupt it to defend yourself in sticky situations. Stunt: Bullet Storm Bullet Storm allows Billy to have a high fire rate and reload rate, it's perfect when you are surrounded by enemies. In Conclusion Billy is a powerful squid and an amazing gunslinger, but he's quite squishy and will need a…
- WIld Bastards is part of Gamescom this year! - 1 August 2024
Howdy y'all! We're riding into Gamescom this year with Wild Bastards! The show takes place August 21-25 in Cologne! We will be in the Indie Arena Booth and will have an extended demo available to play. It will feature the first hands-on with Judge. And if you can't make it, you're in luck! We will also have the extended demo playable on Steam. If you haven't done so already, follow our social media channels and Wishlist the game. It helps a ton! X(Twitter): https://x.com/wildbastards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildbastardsofficial/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbastardsofficial Discord: discord.gg/bluemanchuofficial And don't forget to follow @MaximumEntMt as well! Until next time gunslinger!
- Character Introduction: Roswell - 24 July 2024
The top secret outlaw of Wild Bastards! Howdy y'all Today we have a rundown of the gang's most secretive outlaw that the Men in Black didn't want you to meet: Roswell! Bio: After fleeing a catastrophic crash landing on Earth, Roswell spent over 1,000 years in Area 51. He could have been out sooner had you all stormed the facility like you were supposed to. Nonetheless, after an accidental protocol breach, Roswell escaped and made it off Earth, winding up in the Calamity sector of the frontier. Roswell wants to go home, but home may not exist anymore... Weapon: Self-Loading Raygun Damage: Medium Range: Short Rate of Fire: High Ammo Capacity: Low Special Notes: You don't have any ammo, but you need to be careful to avoid overheating your gun! Roswell can do a lot of damage and easily get rid of enemies with low HP. However, be careful against more solid enemies; one full load might not be…
- Character Introduction: Preach - 11 July 2024
Beware our most righteous outlaw of Wild Bastards: Preach! Howdy y'all Today we have a rundown of our devoted outlaw, Preach. Church has faith in you, Preach has bullets for you! Bio: Valia "Preach" O'Neil was adopted as a baby by a deeply religious human pastor and his wife. At age 14, her skin turned blue, and extra fingers grew... Valia turned out to be a polymorphic alien. The Pastor became enraged and attempted to kill her. Mother tried to protect her, but he made it clear they were both guilty in the eyes of his lord. Valia stopped him with a Gatling gun. Weapon: Gatling Gun Damage: Medium Range: Short/Medium Rate of Fire: High Ammo Capacity: High Special Notes: Rata tata! Preach is pretty comfortable dealing with multiple sinners, the Gatling gun offers her a good way to deal with a lot of enemies. However, Preach is there to shoot many bullets, not to aim. Her accuracy is her lo…
- Last Chance to Play The Demo! - 3 July 2024
Howdy y'all Thank you for playing our demo and sharing your opinions on Wild Bastards! We're taking down the demo this Friday, so if you haven't tried it yet, you better act faster than a prairie fire with a tail wind and download it today. We would also love to hear any additional feedback that you may have. Feel free to share your thoughts on the game in the comment section here or on our social media channels. As a reminder, Wild Bastards launches September 12. If you haven't already, please Wishlist the game. It helps us immensely and makes us as happy as a clam at high tide. X(Twitter): https://x.com/wildbastards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildbastardsofficial/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildbastardsofficial Discord: discord.gg/bluemanchuofficial And don't forget to follow @MaximumEntMt as well! Until next time, gunslinger!
