- Serious Update #3 - 1 October 2026
Hi folks, We have a quick hotfix ready for you today. Changelog below: All pings done by others in multiplayer sessions would register as ping from the player. Challenge Rooms could fail to load for clients in multiplayer sessions. Weapons could reload multiples times in a row when coming out of Dual Wielding. A crash could occurs while fighting Inverse Sam and skipping his cutscene. A UI element could show the wrong price when viewing Intel in the shop Updated Credits
- На откуп аутсорсу: Обзор Serious Sam: Shatterverse - 29 September 2026
Анонс Serious Sam: Shatterverse был принят поклонниками франшизы в штыки. Пользователи, полюбившие оригинальный шутер за линейный геймплей и брутальный экшен, с сомнением встретили кооперативный «рогалик». Croteam ударилась в разработку The Talos Principle и сейчас трудится над третьей частью философской головоломки, отдав классический шутер на откуп аутсорсу.
- Shatterverse Balance Update! - 17 September 2026
A new Serious Sam: Shatterverse update is here!This time around, we’ve focused heavily on making the early game smoother and getting you to the fun stuff faster. Difficulty now starts lower and ramps up more naturally, enemies and Elites have received some health adjustments, 2-player scaling has been eased up, and progression through the arsenal should feel much quicker. The team has also made weapon drops more diverse, increased Catalyst Orb drops, lowered Armory prices, and made every Weapon and Intel available as a possible pre-boss shop purchase, even before you’ve unlocked it permanently. And because sometimes you just need a really big gun from the beginning: The Sniper Rifle is now unlocked by default! On top of that, there’s a fix for a potential network crash, fewer repeated dialogue lines, Rogue Netricsa adjustments, Health drops from Elites, and more. Here is the full change…
- Serious Update #1 Live Now! - 9 September 2026
Hey, Sams! A new Serious Sam: Shatterverse update is available now, bringing a round of fixes, quality of life improvements, and a little extra polish across the Shatterverse.Here’s what’s changed: Gameplay & Quality of Life • Added a blend delay for the SOP38 Pistol when aiming for smoother transitions. • Default Camera Smoothing is now off for mouse & keyboard and on for controllers. • Fixed the weapon wheel getting stuck on screen when using the ping function. • Fixed the weapon wheel getting stuck after clicking on it. • Fixed the Flying Razors Intel description, which previously made it look like the Intel got worse at higher ranks. The displayed percentage will now correctly increase with each rank. • Fixed Small Lava Golems ignoring Retro Sam’s decoy clone after upgrading it with the Luring Intel. • Fixed several spots where standing on certain decorations could cause enemies to…
- Serious Sam Shatterverse: Is Available NOW! - 31 August 2026
The wait is over. Serious Sam: Shatterverse is available today on Steam!Bringing roguelite chaos to Serious Sam has been an absolute blast, and we owe a huge thanks to this community for helping us shape it. Our goal was simple: keep the massive hordes and ridiculous gunplay you expect, but add a fresh, highly replayable co-op twist.Now it’s on you to tear the Shatterverse apart. Whether you’re running completely offline to prove you’re the ultimate one-Sam army, or dragging four friends into the chaos, you’ve got options. Pick from five totally different versions of Sam (yes, including the cartoon one), grab an irresponsible amount of firepower, and start hunting Mental's horde. Stack wild boons, hunt down permanent upgrades, and show Mental exactly why he never should have messed with the timeline in the first place. Shatterverse drops today for $19.99 USD, and you can grab it at a 10…
- Guns, Gear, & Gains - The Weapons of Serious Sam: Shatterverse - 28 August 2026
A Shatterverse of Sams calls for serious levels of firepower.Serious Sam: Shatterverse launches on August 31st, 2026, which means now is the time to familiarize yourself with the myriad of weaponry at Sam’s disposal. From classic Serious Sam stand-bys you already know and love, to brand new universe-shattering future-tech, there is no shortage of ways your crew of Sams can kill, maim, or otherwise make paste out of anything in their way. Alongside a thirst for blood, every Sam longs for something more. Something we all chase, really. That’s right, self-improvement. Pick up Multiverse Intel along your run to boost your stats, unlock new active abilities, and gain perks of the tactical variety. Spec to your style of play. Become your own Sam.Take your build to the furthest reaches of the Shatterverse, but don’t get cocky: die and your loadout dies with you. Synergize your build with your…
- Serious Sam Shatterverse: Release Date! - 7 August 2026
THE MOMENT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR IS HERE! You’ve been asking when the Shatterverse is officially opening its doors... and we finally have your answer: August 31st! CAN'T WAIT UNTIL AUGUST 31ST? Good news, you can enter the Shatterverse right now! The Open Playtest is live for everyone, with no applications or access requests required. Grab your squad and fight through the weekend! Mark your calendars, lock and load, and get your squad ready because the fight to save the timelines starts today. Thank you all for the crazy support and feedback. Wishlist the game on Steam if you haven't already, jump into the playtest, and we’ll see you on the battlefield!
- Shatterverse Open Playtest Round Two Has Concluded - Thank You! - 3 August 2026
As this round of the Shatterverse Open Playtest comes to an end, we want to thank every one of you for taking part and blasting through Mental’s hordes, whether alone or alongside your friends! As always, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Please take a moment to tell us about your experience this time around: what improved, what stayed the same, and what you think still needs work. You can share your feedback and report any bugs or technical issues through our official Discord server or create a topic on the Steam forums. We’ll make sure to go through everything you send our way! Thank you once again for playing, sharing your thoughts, and helping us improve The Shatterverse. Stay tuned, there’s more Shatterverse news coming soon!!
- Shatterverse Open Playtest Live Now – Development Update! - 31 July 2026
Hey, Sams!First of all, the Serious Sam: Shatterverse development team would like to send a huge thank-you to everyone who joined one of our previous playtests and an extra special thank-you to everyone who shared feedback through social media, Discord, and Reddit.We have gone through everything you said, and your feedback has been incredibly valuable as we continue refining Shatterverse.With the new playtest about to begin, we wanted to give you a closer look at what you can expect this time around, what has changed since the previous playtest, and what the team has been cooking up.Gameplay, Weapons, Intel & BalanceEach Sam now has a unique set of modifiers that further shapes how they play.Cartoon Sam, for example, may move a little slower than the rest of the squad due to his little legs, but his Dash recharges faster to get him out of trouble and, being the lovable arsonist he is, h…
- Shatterverse – Second Open Playtest Incoming! - 27 July 2026
You asked for another round in the Shatterverse, so we’re giving you one!Applications for our second open playtest are officially open. The action begins this Friday, July 31, so head over to the Shatterverse Steam store page and click “Request Access” to make sure you’re ready to jump in. Already joined the previous playtest?You don’t need to do anything! Your access will carry over automatically, so simply sit back, relax, and get ready to kick some alien ass on Friday.It was an absolute pleasure watching you save the Shatterverse during the previous playtest. Your feedback was incredibly valuable to us, and we’re looking forward to hearing what you think of this next round. See you in the Shatterverse!STAY AWESOME AND SERIOUS, AS ALWAYS!
- The Shatterverse Playtest is Now Closed - Thank You! - 22 June 2026
What a universe-shattering three days!A massive thank you to every single one of you who jumped into the Serious Sam: Shatterverse playtest this weekend. We especially want to shout out everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and feedback with us online, it is incredibly helpful to the team as we continue to improve the game for release. Still have feedback? The playtest is now officially closed, but if you haven’t had the time to share your experience with us yet, don't worry! Please continue to leave your thoughts, suggestions, and bug reports right here on the Steam discussions. We are actively reading your threads! What's Next? We still have plenty of tricks up our sleeves. To make sure you don't miss out on exclusive new content, gameplay videos, and updates, make sure you follow our brand-new Serious Sam social channels: YouTubeInstagramTikTok Thank you once again for a…
- Serious Sam Shatterverse: Playtest Live Now! - 19 June 2026
The wait is over! The Serious Sam: Shatterverse playtest is OFFICIALLY LIVE, so check your inboxes to see if you made the cut and go kick some alien ass! If you haven't, stay tuned. All is not lost, because we'll be expanding the group of players over time.Got in without your friends? We've got you covered. If you received access but your friends are still waiting, fear not! We have granted every accepted player 3 exclusive invites to share directly with their squad. Grab your buddies and get in there.Your Voice Matters As always, your feedback is incredibly valuable to the development process. Please make sure to share your experiences, thoughts, and suggestions with us on our Steam forums or over in our community Discord. We are reading everything to ensure we build a game you will all love.Thank you everyone, and now it's time to kick some alien ass! P.S. The playtest will be live un…
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse Playtest Date! - 17 June 2026
We are incredibly pumped to see thousands of sign-ups and so much serious hype to jump into the Serious Sam: Shatterverse playtest. You guys rock!We are thrilled to let you know that the playtest officially kicks off this Friday at 9 AM PT! If you haven't signed up yet, you still have a couple of days left. Don't miss out on the chance to lock and load for some world shattering action! Just remember, the Shatterverse is better with backup, so make sure to bring a friend along for the ride. LETS KICK SOME ASS TOGETHER THIS WEEKEND!
- Serious Sam Shatterverse: Sign Up For Playtest Now! - 7 June 2026
Hey folks,I hope you are prepared to witness some world-shattering action, because we've just dropped brand new gameplay footage! Get a fresh look at all the co-op chaos you and your buddies are about to unleash on Mental’s horde.The Next Playtest is Calling!As many of you know, we recently ran our first community playtest. Your feedback was absolutely invaluable, and it is actively helping the dev team shape this into the exact game you want to play. We really can't thank you enough for the support! Because that first round went so well, we are officially opening sign-ups for our NEXT PLAYTEST!Grab your Serious Backpacks, assemble your squad, and sign up on the Steam Store page of the game to come kick some alien ass!
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse brings together 25 years of Sam in an absurd bloodsoaked roguelite - 7 June 2026
I've got a big soft spot for Serious Sam. Back in the day, a young Josh really marvelled at that one bit—you know the one—where what-felt-like-a-million Beheaded Kamikazes pour over the sand dunes and begin charging directly at your position. It was probably the first game I played that made fun of games , that mucked about with familiar tropes to create something that felt like a long piece of affectionate mockery... Read more.
- SERIOUS FAQ: SHATTERVERSE - 2 April 2026
Hey everyone!It’s been about a week since we revealed Serious Sam: Shatterverse, and we're super happy to see the Serious Sam community alive and kicking again! Seeing all the reactions, discussions, memes, and hype, along with the critique and skepticism, has meant a lot to us.We’ve been keeping a close eye on everything you’ve been saying, and a few questions keep coming up again and again. So, instead of replying in a hundred different places multiple times, we figured it’d be easier to just sit down and answer them properly. Here’s a quick FAQ covering the most common questions. Have we missed some? Feel free to ask away here or on the official Serious Sam Discord server.Thanks for your support!IS THIS STILL A CLASSIC SERIOUS SAM GAME OR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT?Serious Sam: Shatterverse respects the series’ rich legacy and preserves its essence, while presenting it in a fresh…
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse announced as a new co-op roguelite FPS - 27 March 2026
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a new entry into the classic shooter franchise and this one is rather different to all the rest with the focus on co-op madness. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/serious-sam-shatterverse-announced-as-a-new-co-op-roguelite-fps/
- Serious Sam is Back, Baby! - 26 March 2026
Hey folks, It's a massive day for everyone at Croteam and Devolver Digital because we get to announce a brand new partnership with Behaviour Interactive, who are working on the next installment of the Serious Sam series. Serious Sam: Shatterverse is their take on the franchise, and a reimagining of the backpedalling mayhem you all love as a roguelite cooperative shooter. With Croteam hard at work on the Talos Principle and an exciting new IP, we're thrilled to have games industry legends at Behaviour Interactive take on the legendary Serious Sam IP as the lead developer on Serious Sam: Shatterverse. Davor Hunski, lead designer at Croteam, leads in our enthusiasm: "It is a really exciting moment for me and everyone at Croteam to be able to see another talented team step in and create something bold, fresh, and different within the universe we cherished for so long. I can’t wait for both…
- Serious Sam is being turned into a run-based roguelite multiplayer shooter later this year, and seriously—this one might not suck - 26 March 2026
Devolver Digital lifted the lid on a new Serious Sam game during today's Xbox showcase, and it's a little bit different from the ones that have come before. Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a run-based multiplayer FPS for up to five players, each of them a Sam from a different dimension, who travel through a multiverse torn to pieces by the villainous Mental and try to put things right... Read more.
