- Content Update #6 "The Data Center" OUT NOW! #29 - 17 September 2026
📢 Content Update #6 "The Data Center" - OUT NOW!📢 NEW SECRET STORY LEVEL RELEASED!Today is a really FUNNY Content Update!Brand-new Secret Story Level expanding the main single player campaign.Watch Content Update #6 Trailer:Here’s what awaits you:Secret Level 2: Hard ResetLuzilian already hijacked your VRAM for mining. Your GPU became a space heater that sometimes remembered it used to render games.That wasn’t enough.Now they want your RAM. All of it. Luzilian gave the order: rip the RAM sticks out of ordinary people’s PCs and haul them to his data centers.They took the video memory for mining.Now they want the system memory for business.Only one fix left. Hard Reset. Brutal Dog must stop this madness.Enjoy the update!❓ OK. BUT HOW TO ACCESS NEW LEVEL?The new level can be accessed in two ways:1) Near the end of Level 16, next to the final lift, you’ll find the entrance to Secret Level…
- BRUTAL BRAZILIAN DRUG JOHN Bundle - 17 September 2026
You can now get BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3 bundled with BRUTAL JOHN 2!Both games are on discount right now!!!
- Civvie11 just released his review of Brutal John 2! #28 - 6 August 2026
Civvie11 just released his review of BRUTAL JOHN 2!Huge thanks to him for the fantastic coverage.If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out, we hope you enjoy it!
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on Cyberpunk Festival, News #27 - 6 August 2026
BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on Cyberpunk Festival!BRUTAL JOHN 2 is part of the Steam Cyberpunk Festival 2026!Check out the event and enjoy a week of cyberpunk action.Also, if you're interested, here is the latest great review from ThatNukemGuy. I recommend checking it out :)And don’t forget: BRUTAL JOHN 2 is 30% OFF!If you’ve been waiting to dive in - now’s the time to pull the trigger!🛠️ Game updated to version 1.6.2.Fixed a possible issue where sprinting could randomly enable or disable itself.Made minor art improvements.Minor physics and collision fixes.Fixed various small bugs and implemented other minor improvements.📢 Content Update #6 will release on ~September 17.Content Update #6 will include a new secret level, and it's going to be a really funny one.📢 1.0 Coming this year.Here's what we're planning to include in the full 1.0 release later this year:2 new weapon upgrades for even more…
- Content Update #5 "The Vault" OUT NOW! #26 - 15 June 2026
📢 Content Update #5 "The Vault" - OUT NOW!📢 THE ARCHIVE UPDATE HAS ARRIVED!RESTORED CUT LEVELS, CONCEPT ART, BEHIND THE SCENES MATERIALS, SOUNDTRACK & MORE!Today is a MASSIVE day for all fans.The Archive Update is finally here, bringing back lost content, development materials, and a wave of nostalgia.Here’s what awaits you:🔥 13 Fully Restored Deleted LevelsExplore cut, lost levels from 2020-2023, now carefully restored and finally fully playable!🎨 Concept Art CollectionTake a look behind the creative process with a gallery of designs and ideas.🎬 Behind-the-Scenes MaterialsDiscover development secrets, unused content, and production materials from the project’s history.🎵 Official Soundtrack Listen to the music that shaped the atmosphere of the game.🏠 Nostalgic Exploration Room Step into a special room filled with memories, details, and surprises to inspect.This is our biggest con…
- Content Update #4 "Story Finale" OUT NOW! #25 - 9 March 2026
📢 Content Update #4 "Story Finale" - OUT NOW!📢 NEW LEVELS RELEASED!Two brand-new story chapters expanding the main single player campaign.Level 17: Total PaybackInside NFT Labs, croco scientists twist life itself - breeding unstable NFT clones.Brutal John locks and loads. Brutal Dog bares his teeth.This isn’t infiltration. This is extermination.Shatter the labs. Burn the clone factory to the ground. End the experiments. End the madness.And at the center of it all - Luzilian. Face him in a relentless boss fight where every shot counts and every second burns. No more running. No more waiting. The time has come.Level 18: One Last RideBrutal John and Brutal Dog board their boat for the final voyage. No backup. No mercy. No turning back.Through crashing waves and falling fire, Luzilian awaits - stronger, deadlier, and ready to end it all.Engines roar. Guns blaze. Steel meets fury.This is t…
- Content Update #4 will release on March 9, Roadmap Updated, News. #24 - 27 February 2026
Content Update #4 will release on March 9. Roadmap Updates, Dev News, etc.📢 Content Update #4 "Story Finale" will release on March 9. Sorry for the delay🙏Dear friends, we messed up the update timeline - this is entirely our fault. We overestimated our capacity and thought we could deliver faster.This update turned out to be really tough to develop: tons of complex cutscenes, each requiring massive work, a challenging boss fight, and more. Working with voice actors, as always, takes time and careful planning, and this time added even more complications due to cutscene scripts and dialogue that we kept reworking throughout development.As a small team, we sometimes push too hard and think we can get everything done faster than reality allows.Few screenshots from the new levels:Content Update #4 "Story Finale" drops on March 9.Let’s finish this story the right way 💪Thank you for sticking…
- Content Update #3 and Trading Cards OUT NOW! #23 - 18 December 2025
📢 Content Update #3 - OUT NOW!📢 Steam Trading Cards - OUT NOW!📢 NEW LEVEL RELEASED!One brand-new story chapter expanding the main single player campaign.Level 16: Saving The World.Brutal John and Brutal Dog, storm a towering Luzilian Spaceship to stop Earth’s destruction.Inside, they battle waves of NFT Clones - warped replicas of Brutal John, and move through alien labs and cloning chambers.❓ OK. BUT HOW TO ACCESS NEW LEVEL?The new level can now be accessed directly from the Chapters menu in the Main Menu. Level is listed as Level 16 for easy selection.🏷️ And by the way - BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on discount right now!With Content Update #3 out, adding new level, fixes, and improvements, it’s the perfect time to jump in!📢STEAM TRADING CARDS RELEASED:You can now earn Trading Cards by playing the game and craft them into badges, unlocking profile backgrounds, emojis, and Steam profile XP al…
- Content Update #2 OUT NOW! #22 - 9 November 2025
📢 Content Update #2 OUT NOW!📢 NEW LEVELS RELEASED!Two brand-new story chapters expanding the main single player campaign.Level 14: All Or Nothing.Welcome to Brutal Zlim’s casino, where the only sure bet is mayhem.Level 15: The Winner Takes It All.One casino. One boss. One survivor. Time to deal with Brutal Zlim himself.❓ OK. BUT HOW TO ACCESS NEW LEVELS?The new levels can now be accessed directly from the Chapters menu in the Main Menu. They are listed as Level 14 and Level 15 for easy selection.🏷️ And by the way - BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on discount right now!With Content Update #2 out, adding new levels, fixes, and improvements, it’s the perfect time to jump in!🛠️ General Updates:2 New Story Levels: Level 14: All Or Nothing and Level 15: The Winner Takes It All.Added a new weapon: Railgun.Added 2 new achievements.Game settings have been moved to a separate file. This was done to fix an i…
- Content Update #1 OUT NOW! #21 - 23 September 2025
📢 Content Update #1 OUT NOW!Watch Content Update #1 Trailer:📢 NEW LEVELS RELEASED!Two brand-new story chapters expanding the main single player campaign.Level 12: Mining Caves.Battle your way through treacherous underground tunnels, rescue Brutal John and try to catch Brutal Zlim himself!Level 13: Gambling Adventure.Clash with enemies across towering city rooftops before breaking into a decadent casino filled with danger, intrigue, and high-stakes action.❓ OK. BUT HOW TO ACCESS NEW LEVELS?The new levels can now be accessed directly from the Chapters menu in the Main Menu. They are listed as Level 12 and Level 13 for easy selection.🏷️ BRUTAL JOHN 2 is still on discount! With Content Update #1 out, adding new levels, fixes, and improvements, it’s the perfect time to jump in!🛠️ General Updates:2 New Story Levels - Level 12: Mining Caves and Level 13: Gambling Adventure.Added Graphics S…
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on Boomstock 2025 - A Celebration of Booming and Shooting! #20 - 22 September 2025
BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on Boomstock 2025 -A Celebration of Booming and Shooting!Lock and load — BRUTAL JOHN 2 is storming into Boomstock 2025, which kicks off on September 23! This celebration of all things boomer shooter is bringing together the loudest, fastest, and most explosive games in the scene, and John wouldn’t miss the carnage for the world. And don’t forget: BRUTAL JOHN 2 is 30% OFF until September 27. If you’ve been waiting to dive in - now’s the time to pull the trigger.We’d like to give a massive thank you to Fulcrum Publishing for making Boomstock 2025 possible and giving us this incredible opportunity to showcase our game alongside such a killer lineup.📢 Content Update #1 will release on September 23.Content Update #1 will include 2 new story levels.Thanks for your attention and support! We will continue to read feedback, and continue improving the game!ROADMAP:
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on Brutal Indies Unleashed #19 - 13 September 2025
BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on Brutal Indies Unleashed!We’re thrilled to announce that BRUTAL JOHN 2 is part of the Brutal Indies Unleashed festival! This event is all about celebrating brutal indie games, and we couldn’t be more excited to stand alongside such a powerful lineup of creators.To celebrate, BRUTAL JOHN 2 is 30% OFF for the next two weeks! Now’s the perfect time to dive headfirst into John’s brutal world - or to convince your friends to join the fight.A massive thank you to ZlimBratSki and Retrovibe for making this opportunity possible - your support for the indie games is truly inspiring, and we’re honored to be part of it!Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for being part of this journey.📢 Content Update #1 will release on September 23.Content Update #1 will include 2 new story levels.Thanks for your attention and support! We will continue to read feedback, and co…
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 Steam Deck Verified #18 - 10 September 2025
📢 BRUTAL JOHN 2 Steam Deck Optimized!BRUTAL JOHN 2 is now officially Steam Deck Verified!No more tinkering - just pure, portable brutality. We’ve smashed bugs, tightened controls, added Steam Deck icons, and sharpened performance so it runs smooth on the go.Next up? Let’s just say BRUTAL JOHN ain’t done with ya yet.Stay tuned. Stay Brutal.📢 Content Update #1 will release on September 23.Content Update #1 will include 2 new story levels.Thanks for your attention and support! We will continue to read feedback, and continue improving the game!ROADMAP UPDATED:
- Patch 3 is LIVE #17 - 10 September 2025
📢 Patch 3 is LIVE!🛠️ General Updates:⚠️ Save File Version UpdatedOlder save files are no longer compatible. But you can start any Level directly from the "Chapters" menu - everything is unlocked during Early Access. Sorry for this inconvenience! We’ll do our best to avoid this in future updates.Hard Difficulty is once again available from the start, following player requests.Slow Walking Mode has been restored, as requested by players.Significant optimization of game physics, improving overall game performance.Improved Steam Deck support: more Steam Deck specific icons and more optimization.Increased stability in all Arcade Games when FPS is low.Fixed achievement display issues when previously unlocked offline.Fixed navigation in the settings menu with gamepad and keyboard.Fixed missing gamepad prompts in Supershop and Arcade Games.Fixed disappearing menus when quickly pressing the cl…
- Patch 2 is LIVE #16 - 18 August 2025
📢 Patch 2 is LIVE.🛠️ Update Notes:Fixed an issue with screen resolution change settings.Potential fix for the anti-aliasing setting not saving correctly.FPS limit is no longer tied to the monitor’s refresh rate.Removed "very slow walk" mode as it was no longer needed, no one used it.Doors now open only when you press the interaction key (per player feedback). You can re-enable automatic door opening in the game settings.Sprint is no longer canceled when entering the Super Shop or an Arcade Game.📢 Development is moving forward.We’re actively working on the game, and everything is going according to plan.Content Update #1 is scheduled for September, bringing new story levels and improvements. Stay tuned!
- Patch 1 is LIVE #15 - 7 August 2025
📢 Patch 1 is LIVE!\⚠️ Save File Version UpdatedOlder save files are no longer compatible. However, you can start any Level directly from the "Chapters" menu - everything is unlocked during Early Access.Japanese Localization Improvements Correct font applied and all text cropping issues resolved.Cutscene Stability Fix Cutscenes will no longer pause when unplugging a gamepad or opening the Steam Overlay.Steam Deck Enhancements Steam Deck-specific hint graphics now display correctly.Performance Boost Enabled Incremental Garbage Collection for a slight performance improvement.Dialogue Bug Fixes Various bugs in dialogues have been addressed.Mining Farm Interaction Interacting with a mining farm now reliably destroys it—no more missed kicks.Pizza Adjustment Pizza limit is now set to 12. Purchases from the Supershop now give 4 pizzas instead of just 1.Gamepad Noclip Noclip movement can now be…
- Roadmap Updated, Development News #14 - 3 August 2025
📢 Upcoming Patch – Launching August 7.Hey everyone!We’re getting ready to release a new patch on August 7, 2025, focused on bug fixes and gameplay improvements based on your feedback. While this update will be all about polish and balance, something bigger is on the horizon!🛠️ What to expect in the August 7 patch:Various bug fixes to improve stability.Steam Deck enhancements for smoother performance and better controls. And new Steam Deck icons.Gameplay balance improvements.More ammo added across some levels for a better combat flow.General optimization improvements for better performance.📢 Major Content Update on September 12. We’re also excited to share that a big Content Update will be arriving on September 12, 2025! This update will include 2 brand-new story levels, expanding the game’s action-packed campaign with fresh old-school mayhem and intense new challenges.Thank you for y…
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 Early Access OUT NOW! #13 - 22 July 2025
THE TIME HAS COME - EARLY ACCESS OUT NOW!After around 5 years in the making, we’re finally ready to release BRUTAL JOHN 2 into Early Access.This Early Access release packs around 4 to 7 hours of brutal action and crazy fun, you’re getting about 70% of the full game right out of the gate.You’ll be thrown into a wild ride full of chaos: crypto-mining madness, hostile aliens, giant monsters, armed vloggers, piranha death traps, bank robberies, crocodile concerts (yep, that’s real), and a ton of other unhinged surprises.Also you’ve got explosive vehicle mayhem, a wild west motorcycle ride, and a bunch of insane cutscenes to keep the chaos flowing.And if you’re a fan of classic shooters — keep your eyes peeled. The game’s packed with Easter Eggs and nods to old-school FPS legends.It’s ridiculous — in the absolute best way.ROADMAP UPDATED AND WHAT'S COMING NEXT:Early Access — What’s Next?Toge…
- 7 Days until Early Access! #12 - 15 July 2025
Hello dear players!Only 1 week left until the Early Access launch of BRUTAL JOHN 2!Over all these years of development, we’ve done an extreme amount of work — all without a budget, driven solely by enthusiasm and working in our free time outside of our regular jobs.Every day, we read your feedback on the game and did our best to implement your ideas and suggestions. And the final result is absolutely insane! We are really proud of how it turned out, and we hope you like it too!And now — the moment has come: BRUTAL JOHN 2 is finally launching in Early Access on July 22!It's being released on July 22 at 6:00 AM PDT.Get ready for brutal action! The wait is almost over!
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on Steam Next Fest #11 - 9 June 2025
Hey there, players!We’ve got some exciting news to share with you.Brutal John 2 is taking part in Steam Next Fest — and this might be the last festival before we launch into Early Access!We’ve polished up the demo and added a brand-new level where you play as BRUTAL DOG for the first time! It’s packed with action and chaos — jump in and see for yourself!Right now, the Early Access version is like 99% complete, and we’re just doing some final tweaks to make sure it’s all polished up.Big thanks for sticking with us! BRUTAL JOHN 2 has been built without a publisher or a budget — just pure passion and your support. Your feedback over the past 3 years has made this game possible.Get it on your wishlist and stay tuned — it's dropping soon!ROADMAP UPDATED:
