- Defend Earth Xenos Survivors: You Are the Plan - 1 October 2026
The aliens are coming down and you are, regrettably, the plan. Xenos Survivors is a top-down roguelite. Pick a gun, survive the wave, come back slightly harder to kill and go again. Every run leaves the next one a little more winnable, which is the whole engine of the thing. Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors is on sale during the Steam Autumn Sale, October 1 to October 8.
- Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors: 60% Off in the Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors is 60% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9. Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2155280/
- Official Publisher Announcement - 20 September 2024
Hello everyone! We have some thrilling news to share today: Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors is officially partnering with Indie.io! This is a significant milestone for us, and it will allow us to put even more focus on making Defend Earth the best game it can be. As a small team of five developers, it’s been challenging to juggle all the responsibilities needed to bring our game to a wider audience. That's why we began searching for a publisher, and with Indie.io, we've found a partner that truly sees eye-to-eye with us. They have an impressive history of helping indie games grow, and you can check out their other projects on their Publisher Page. For those unfamiliar, working with a publisher like Indie.io allows indie devs like us to concentrate on development, while they handle important aspects behind the scenes. From managing store pages to designing marketing campaigns and even show…
- Minor Update 1.5.7 - 6 December 2023
Greetings Agents! We've released a small update with more sound effects and several bug fixes. One of these issues prevented players from properly targeting Raid enemies in Critical Tasks. Thank you for your ongoing support. Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors Team -------------------------- Changelog Addition - Added SFX for Critical Tasks to increase gameplay feedback & satisfaction Changes - Updated achievement descriptions to increase clarity - Unlockable skills from the workshop are now always visible - Improved user experience for Agent Selection, Workshop and Critical Tasks - Magnet buff (after clearing certain Critical Tasks) is no longer affecting loot chests - Adjusted Cyberburst glowing too brightly - Improved SFX priority queueing Bugfixes - Player weapons now ignore obstacles when targeting nearby enemies - this guarantees that Raid enemies in Critical Tasks are targeted properly…
- Update 1.5 | Critical Tasks - 24 November 2023
Greetings, Agents! In the last few months, we have been hard at work implementing a crucial new feature for the game the "Critical Tasks", as well as many bug fixes and optimizations. In this blog post, we'll dive deep into the thrilling world of critical tasks, the rewards they offer, and the three different task categories that await you. 1. Critical Tasks: What's the Deal? After you've successfully terminated a mini boss, you're not just racking up points and achievements. You're also gaining valuable intel about the enemy's movements and plans. This intel is crucial for our fight against the Xenos, and it triggers an immediate critical task. 2. The Countdown Begins Once the intel is in your hands, you'll be tasked with completing a critical task that takes place at a random location across the map. But there's a catch – you'll need to act fast because each comes with a timer. 3. The…
- Update 1.4.4 | Localization & Save Game fixes - 6 September 2023
Hello Agents! Over the last few weeks we've been working on a demo of the game, as well as a feature that will allow you to export and import your save game to make it compatible with the demo version of the game. We are very keen to make the game more accessible to everyone and to grow our community in order to gather valuable feedback and improve the game, and the demo is a step in that direction. We've also been working on some localization issues and some user interface bugs. We've also started work on a major update that will include a major change to the core mission loop, which we hope will be a fun addition to the game. However, it is still too early to talk too much about this feature. We will keep you updated on our progress over the coming week. Have fun and best regards Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors Team Additions - Added menu for resetting, exporting and importing savestate…
- Update 1.4 | Vitality Augmentations - 4 August 2023
Greetings agents, we have a new update for you! As always, we appreciate your feedback and support as we work diligently to improve your experience. Additions We've introduced Augmentations for the Vitality module: Protection and Tenacity. Protection Generates a shield equal to 25% of the maximum health which regenerates after taking no damage for 10 seconds. Tenacity After taking a fatal hit, the agent is invulnerable for 5 seconds. Tenacity has a cooldown of 5 minutes. Changes Since the release of Area 51 and Vol'nar, we've made a series of important modifications. Notably, in regards to some aspects, like values for Vol'nar and projectile size of certain other enemies have been adjusted. We have also revised the damage metrics from final bosses for a better game balance. Moreover, we have made some subtle changes to the user interface and color coordination, ensuring that your gamepl…
- Update 1.3 | Area 51 is here! - 21 July 2023
Hello Agents, We've picked up strange anomalies around Area 51 in Nevada. The anomalies are unlike anything we've seen before, and they're causing some serious problems. The power grid in the area has been knocked out, and there have been reports of Xeno sightings. We need you to get to Area 51 and find out what's going on. New Level: Area 51 We've created a new level set at Area 51, a top-secret military base that is rumored to be home to alien technology. This level is full of challenges, including new enemy types, environmental hazards, and a boss fight against the powerful Vol'nar. New Enemy Type: Void Hunter Void Hunters are Vol'nar's elite units. They are heavily armored and wield powerful energy weapons. Void Hunters are a serious threat to any player who encounters them. Their laser attack is powerful and can deal a lot of damage, especially if you're caught in the blast radius.…
- Update 1.2.3 | Lightning Gauntlet! - 30 June 2023
Hello Agents! In our latest update, we are thrilled to unveil the addition of a set of brand new Augmentations for the Lightning Gauntlet. This powerful weapon enhancement brings electrifying capabilities to your arsenal, allowing you to harness the raw energy of lightning and strike down enemies. The Augmentations are: Voltage, the lightning will jump from the initial target to additional enemies, allowing you to chain your attacks and damage multiple foes at once. Jolt will stun enemies temporarily, giving you a strategic advantage by immobilizing them and creating openings for follow-up attacks. We are excited to see what builds you will come up with with these new augmentations. As always: Have fun saving the world! Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - Team Changelog Additions - Added new Augmentations for Lightning Gaunlet weapon, Accelerator & Bounty module Changes - Reworked Health ba…
- Update 1.1.3 - 23 June 2023
Hello, Agents! In this week's update, we're excited to introduce four new Augmentations for the Laser Orb weapon and the Reload module. Laser Orb weapon We're introducing two powerful weapon augmentations: Star and Pulsar. The Star augmentation grants you multiple lasers that orbit around the player, damaging everything they touch. On the other hand, the Pulsar augmentation combines all laser beams into one powerful beam that deals significant damage to everything in front of you. Star augmentation Pulsar augmentation The second big addition is the Reload module augmentations. Reload module The Discharge augmentation reduces the weapon cooldown by 25% for 5 seconds every 30 seconds. The Adrenaline augmentation decreases the weapon cooldown by 25% when your health is below 25%. To complement these augmentations, we've added 2 new achievements for you to unlock! Furthermore, we've made se…
- Update 1.0 | Leaving Early Access - 19 June 2023
Hello Agents! Today's update is a huge milestone for us, as after 6 months of development, we feel finally ready to leave Early Access. First of all, we want to thank all our early supporters who provided us with valuable feedback. Without their constant feedback, this would not have been possible. On an additional note, we want to point out that leaving Early Access does not mean we will halt development. Instead, we are committed to a tight update schedule, releasing updates on a weekly or biweekly basis, with the frequency depending on the complexity of the content. Prior to this update, we've implemented 10 agents, 3 main and 3 urgency levels, 10 weapons, 15 modules, 4 augmentations, 10 enemies, and 3 bosses. Additionally, we've added the Research Facility, which enables you to unlock all the additional content by completing various assignments. But now, let's talk about the update…
- Update 0.8.1 - 9 June 2023
Attention, Agents! We have some news to share with you as we approach the highly anticipated 1.0 release of our game. We've been hard at work making important bug fixes and adding new content to enhance your gameplay experience. This week's update is a little light on content as we have had to focus on some major issues before we can double down on content, but stay tuned for next week's big release as we will be pushing out more and more content for you. As always, if you have any feedback to share, feel free to join our Discord or post in our Community Forums. Thank you for being part of our amazing community! Best regards, Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - Team Changelog Additions - Added new Augmentations for Satellite Bomb in Research Facility: Nuke & Ignition Changes - Reworked audio system to prevent excessive sound stacking and unwanted culling - Reworked cooldown system: cooldown…
- Minor Update 0.7.4 - 23 May 2023
Greetings Agents, We've released a small update with some bug fixes and visual changes. One of these was an issue that prevented some players from loading into the game. This should now be fixed. Thank you for your continued support. Best regards Defend Earth Team Changelog Changes Fixed some wordings Changed Boss appearance Changed Tyrant VFX Changed Flame Grenade Bugfixes Fixed an issue that prevented some players from loading the game Fixed urgencies, spawning fewer enemies at final bosses than expected Fixed a bug where an urgency mission was spawning the wrong wave
- Development Update | May - 22 May 2023
Hello Agents, Just a quick update from us as it has been a bit quiet in terms of updates, but don't worry, we are working as tirelessly as ever. We're aware that some players have been experiencing difficulties loading into the game, and we want to assure you that our team is actively working to resolve this problem. We understand how frustrating it can be, and we appreciate your patience, a fix for the loading issue is in the works, and we anticipate releasing an update within this week. In other news, we've decided to change the name of our game! After careful consideration, we believe the new name better reflects the essence and gameplay of our project. This change serves as a preparation for the highly anticipated full release, which we will be announcing in the coming weeks. Get ready for more Xenos smashing! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance and refine the game…
- Update 0.7.3 | Bugfixes and improvements - 18 April 2023
Hello agents, Today we have a small update to our game that includes some minor fixes and improvements. We've fixed some errors in the localization and addressed some minor bugs and performance issues that were affecting the game. These changes should improve the overall stability and functionality of the game. One of the key changes we've made is a rework of the urgency missions unlocking system. We've adjusted the progression to make it more intuitive and challenging as you progress. We hope these changes will make your gaming experience even better, and we can't wait for you to try them out. As always, please let us know your thoughts and feedback so we can continue to improve the game. Stay safe! DEFCON: Xenos Team Changelog Additions * Added new urgency missions with Berlin and Atlantis enemies * Added new achievements for urgency missions Changes * Ion barrier now displays text si…
- Update 0.7.2 | Localization - 4 April 2023
Attention Agents, We're excited to announce that DEFCON: Xenos is now available in German! We've also made some minor bug fixes and improvements to enhance your gameplay experience. But that's not all, Agents! We're also thrilled to give you a sneak peek into our upcoming update, which will introduce in-game objectives for you to complete. As you navigate through the maps, you'll have the chance to earn airdrops by accomplishing these timed objectives that have valuable upgrades and rewards for you. We can't wait for you to dive into this new feature and see how it changes your gameplay strategy. So that is why we'll be going "dark" for a few weeks as we focus on completing the next update for DEFCON: Xenos. During this time, we'll be heads down, working hard to bring you the best possible experience. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make DEFCON: Xenos the best it ca…
- Update 0.7.1 - 24 March 2023
Hello Agents! We are thrilled to announce this week's update, featuring a range of new and exciting features that will enhance your gameplay experience. New Agent: Maze Maze is the latest addition to the team of agents, and he brings with him a unique set of skills and abilities that make him a valuable asset in the fight against the Xenos. With his specialized training in the use of the Ion Barrier, he has proven to be an exceptional agent, able to protect even the most vulnerable targets with ease. Elite Mode A new mode in which you'll fight a powerful variant of each enemy type. New Skills to unlock We've worked on a bunch of skills that can be unlocked at the research facility to further aid you in your missions. Mending Skill & Module: Increases the health regeneration over time. Medic This skill raises the base drop chance of health packs, making it easier for you to keep their ag…
- 0.6.6 - 20 March 2023
Fixed Gunfighter's Will achievement still not working Fixed Barragefire not working Fixed Rapidfire augmentation for Gatling Gun not working Fixed Tyrant boss being clearly visible out of bounds
- Patch 0.6.5 - 17 March 2023
Hello Agents! This week's update mainly addresses some minor issues and quality-of-life changes that we have wanted to fix for a long time but haven't had the chance to do so yet. Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that next week's update will focus on content, so stay tuned! Changelog Additions * Added fullscreen / windowed option * Added enemy death VFX * Added interactions between projectile-based weapons and Amplifier module/skill (Gatling Gun (+ Impact), Plasma Cannon, Laser Orb, Photon Blaser & Missile Rain) * Added Glow for Final Bosses * Added a new environment for Urgency missions Changes * Fixed indicator range and dash speed for some Rhino enemies * Urgency missions can not be tried again * The player and enemies are now visible behind obstacles * Adjusted some achievement texts * First skill in workshop (gear slots) is now selected by default * Augmented gear is now m…
- Update 0.6.4 | Facility "Atlantis" - 10 March 2023
Welcome to our latest update for DEFCON: Xenos! We've been working hard to bring you new content, rebalanced gameplay, and bug fixes. Here's a rundown of what's new: New Content Facility “Atlantis” We're proud to announce the addition of our newest level, Facility Atlantis! This Research Lab is hidden in the midst of the Atlantic, and we can't wait for you to explore it. With new challenges and threats to overcome, Facility Atlantis is sure to keep you on your toes. The Slinger We're excited to introduce our newest enemy, the Slinger! With their advanced long-range capabilities, they can shoot at you even if you're behind cover, providing a completely new kind of challenge. You'll have to be quick on your feet and strategic in your approach if you want to overcome this formidable foe. Take on the challenge and see if you have what it takes to outsmart the Slinger! Urgency Missions We ha…
