- Bug fixes and Optimization Ver 0.1.090 - 22 June 2026
Patch Notes Fixes Bug when swapping character wasn't loading meta game stats correctly. Fixed Codex not updating correctly on a few items. Fixed some items not being localized: "Blank Card". Fixed some languages having odd word wrapping or words that were falling off the screen. Performance / Optimization Did a performance pass focused on Endless mode, where lag was building up the longer a run went. Frame rate in the early-to-mid game is much smoother now. Reworked enemy effects (blood, fire, poison, etc.) so they only appear when actually needed instead of sitting on every enemy at all times. Big reduction in what the game has to track each frame. Fire / Poison / Cash status effects now show as floating combat text (e.g. "5 F") instead of particle effects on every enemy. Color-coded by type, with a "!" on crits, and fully localized. Capped the number of coins and damage numbers on scr…
- Localization is here along with 2 new items! - 13 June 2026
Hi everyone,We finished up Localization for French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.We will be looking into adding more in the future!We also added two new items!SockMagnetArrow Keys for movement.Also, you can now play with the arrow keys along with WASD.The next goal!The next goal is to get Gamepad Support, along with Steam Deck verification. And of course, a few new items sprang here and there!Thanks to all for playing. Any feedback, please visit our Discord!https://discord.gg/9udS9Q2z5z
- Bullet Fest week! - 8 June 2026
Hi everyone! This week is Bullet Fest, and to celebrate, we will have a continuous game discount along with a developer live stream!
- Bug Fixes Ver: 0.1.083 - 8 June 2026
Patch Notes Fixes Fixed a bug with item pools where the correct pool was not being used. You should now see more of the same weapon types in the shop. For example, if you start with a “Heavy” weapon, you will see more Shotguns and Rocket Launchers, since they are “Heavy” weapons. Fixed a bug with the Canine item where hovering over an item and then hovering over Canine would reduce the reach of its effect. Fixed a health bug where removing health would give that health back as overhealth. Changed health regen so it no longer works during the shop phase. It only works during combat. UI / Controls Fixed an issue where closing the metagame shops from the “Starting Loadout” page would not correctly load the last selected loadout.
- Bug Fixes Ver: 0.1.082 - 4 June 2026
Patch Notes Fixes Too Many Toys achievement should now unlock correctly Fixed issues with leaderboards Fixed a bug caused by hot-swapping Burt or Fern Coins should no longer spawn outside the playable space Rare bat and above had lower damage scaling, which was increased to the right amount UI / Controls Added Escape key backout support for certain UIs, with more coming soon
- Backpack Raiders release stream! - 3 June 2026
Backpack Raiders is finally out!Thank you so much to everyone who played the demo, gave feedback, reported bugs, wishlisted the game, or supported the project along the way. It has been a long road getting here, and I’m really excited for everyone to finally play the full release.I’ll be live-streaming a bit over the next couple of days, doing runs, hanging out, answering questions, and showing off what’s new in the full game.Come hang out and check out Backpack Raiders!
- Backpack Raiders release announcement! - 26 May 2026
Howdy Raiders!Backpack Raiders is planned to fully release on June 3rd, 2026!Backpack Raiders is a hybrid survival roguelite and tactical inventory builder where your backpack is your build. Fight through fast, chaotic waves, collect weapons and items, merge upgrades, and create powerful synergies based on how you arrange your gear.Since the demo, I’ve added a ton of new content, including more items, weapons, upgrades, outpost progression, permanent unlocks, and new ways to build insane loadouts.Thank you to everyone who played the demo, gave feedback, reported bugs, or wishlisted the game. I’m really excited to finally share the full release with you.Build your loadout. Outplay the swarm. Thrive in the city.Backpack Raiders launches June 3rd, 2026.
- Thank you all for an amazing Steam Next Fest! - 16 March 2026
Thank you so much to everyone who engaged with us during Steam Next Fest! Whether you played the demo, shared feedback, wishlisted the game, or talked about it with others, it truly means a lot to us.We got a ton of helpful feedback and great ideas, and it’s already helping shape the future of the game.Our current focus is finishing the main mechanics, adding new items, and continuing to playtest so we can make the game as strong as possible.We’ll keep working toward release while continuing to put out smaller demo updates here and there.If you’d like to help playtest, share your thoughts, or just hang out and chat about the game, please consider joining our Discord!https://discord.gg/VsWs54B3vr
- Next Fest Stream Live Now! - 23 February 2026
Playing the game during Next Fest! Come check it out!Backpack Raiders is a hybrid survival roguelite + tactical inventory builder where how you arrange your gear is just as important as the gear you choose.
- Next Fest Update! - 23 February 2026
🛠 Patch Notes🎮 Game ChangesWeight now shows a particle effect when you pick up or drop a weapon.Added new art for bags!New particle effect for Assaults: "Overkill" passive.Enemies should no longer be knocked out of the arena.Adjusted difficulty curve: Rounds 4–7 are now slightly easier, while the late game is more challenging.New Enemy – Slimer: Runs around the map, leaving void zones.🆕 New ItemsSMG Magazine – Gain high attack speed but lose accuracy.Milk Crate (Bag Item) – Gain 3% move speed for every item in the bag.🔧 Item AdjustmentsWide Barrel – Shots now propel you backwards!Starter Bags – New effect: gain stats based on stacking weapons.🐛 Bug FixesShooting Stick – No longer active while in the store.Wobbler Enemy – Move speed now properly resets at the start of the round.🚧 Developer’s NoteWe’ve spent a good chunk of time exploring content for the full game, including upgrade…
- Demo Update! - 4 February 2026
Demo AdjustmentsThe demo no longer asks you to wishlist after every death; it now only prompts after you complete a raid. =)Black MarketEvery 4th and 7th round, you’ll get to pick a free “special” item.Demo Endless ModeNew Endless Mode! At the end of a Raid, you can now enter one last round where time never runs out. See how long you can survive!Meta Game ExtendedMore of the meta game is now unlocked, letting raiders build more and get a better taste of the outpost.New EnemyWobbler: Starts out very slow, but ramps up over time until its speed gets completely ridiculous.🆕 New ItemsSkisWood PlankHammerFood BowlTailor’s KitBig BagWeapon SatchelRusty BulletShotgun Shell🛠 Bug FixesFixed Term Service prompting more than once (it now only asks once).Fixed Overflow not working properly, you should be seeing more money now!Fixed movement getting locked when returning home.Fixed a Codex issue w…
