- Update 14 - New Announcers and Cannon Charms - 18 September 2026
Three new Announcer voices have arrived on Bubbits Island! Customizable AnnouncersJacob - EnglishAndres - SpanishAlexander - GermanMomo - JapaneseJoin our Discord for a chance to win one of the new Announcers! https://discord.gg/TyJkSVSwCR Cannon CharmsEvery Seal and Friendship Badge you own now also unlocks a matching Cannon Charm. Also IncludedNew power-up: Free KickCustomization Presets — save up to five playfield looks and quickly switch between them in CustomizeNew Sketch Edition and OG Edition avatar imagesNew option to maximize the playfield size, perfect for Steam DeckSteam friends playing Bubbits now automatically appear in your in-game friends listThe Steam version now runs on a new engineNative Steam Deck support has been restoredPerformance Note The new high-quality bubble renderer currently causes a performance regression on some older hardware. I’m working to ensure that B…
- Update 13 — Friends, Revenge and Rivals, Day and Night - 28 August 2026
Update 13 — Friends, Revenge and Rivals, Day and Night Version 0.973 FeaturesAdded the new Social UI and FriendsAdded Revenge and Rival mechanics to Royale. Learn more in the Customize Info tabImproved Leo's Beach environment and added a day and night cycleUpgraded Yui's Cannon to MythicAdjusted cannon tuningIsland Overview: Added the current island as Leo's Beta Beach. It will continue to be available after v1.0!Core gameplay change: A Clear Bonus now pops all Levitate bubbles on the playfieldImproved bubble rendering and animation quality (This could impact VS Mode performance on older hardware and will be improved in a future release)Added a quick countdown when resuming a paused local VS Mode matchAdded Streamer Mode to General OptionsAdded new World Map vegetation pop-inFixed a bug that caused the secret path on Leo's Beta Beach not to work
- Demo Update 11 — New Ocean & Adventure Friendship Badges - 23 July 2026
v0.967FeaturesIsland Overview got a new oceanAdded Friendship Badges to Adventure ModeAdded more Tutorial PanelsAdded a Daily Streak badge to the Main Menu buttonAdjusted Adventure Mode bubble color-pick logic: Get colors you need more often No color changes for bubbles already in the Next, Cannon, or Hold positions Feedback requested!! Duel Event visual overhaul — Part 2 BugfixesFixed the Freeze Power Up and Levitate Bubble interactionFixed Tutorial Panels not showing correctlyFixed Multiplayer party join issuesFixed Royale Live join issues when entering a match very early
- Update 10 - Bubbots 2.0 and new Power Ups - 24 June 2026
v0.962 Features Bubbots can now use Hold Veteran players: our characters can now invade your Royale matches. They mean business! 2 new Power Ups: Freeze and Tiny Added a Daily Streak badge to the Main Menu button Core game logic math improvements, enabling efficient Bubbot Hold and more Duel Event visual overhaul, still work in progress Bugfixes Desync fixes
- Update 9.2 - Quality Settings and Cannon Center - 19 June 2026
FeaturesAdded New Quality Settings in the Options Added new Season 1 K.O. Badges Added cannon rotation center button Added gamepad button rebinding Further FPS improvements in World Map and Ingame New Background Loading Indicator in top right Added Shield Tutorial Panel New Frozen Bubble Animation Startup Loading Improvements New Player Tutorial Overhaul Perfect Aim dot rendering more stable when rotating the cannon
- Bubbits Demo Update 9 - Adventure Mode 2.0, 3 New Characters and more - v0.950 - 21 May 2026
Update 9 - Adventure Mode 2.0 (v0.950) Big Features3 New Characters: Flow, Jackie Pan, and FelixAdventure Mode Info DialogNew Platinum Challenges on all Special and Boss StagesKing Ping Sprite Overhaul Small Features and AdjustmentsFix for getting automatically logged outAdded a Secret Stage to Leo's Beach in Adventure ModeAdventure Highscores now show Top 20Higher base cannon power (quicker shots on every cannon type)Adventure progress is now saved in AccountAdded receive Power-Up cooldown for Daily Challenge (no more whale, shot, next whale)World Map Path Enhancements (700% more poppy!)Improved bubble shot impact when it hits bubbles on the playfieldAdded more announcer voice linesAdded new cannon special: PulseDialog style adjustments
- Bubbits Demo Update 8 - v0.940 - is out now! - 3 May 2026
Features:Daily Challenge OverhaulNew Score Pop Up StyleAdventure Special Stage Special BackgroundsEasier Account Link With GoogleLots of BugfixesDeveloper Thoughts:I am a big fan of the Tetris The Grandmaster (TGM) series by Arika, TGM3 in particular. In my view, the Arcade Mode is a game design masterpiece and it has given me a lot of inspiration for what is now the Daily Challenge in Bubbits. Please let me know what you think in the Steam Discussions or on our Discord over at https://discord.gg/TyJkSVSwCRSidenote: If you are the kind of person that really liked having booklets come with their videogames, maybe have a gander at the completely overhauled https://bubbits.io/ packed with all sorts of information for everything Bubbits and more!
- Bubbits Demo Update 7 - One Account for all platforms - 9 April 2026
Bubbits Demo Update 7 is out now!Features:Multiplatform Accounts: Steam, Web (via Email or Google) & CrazyGamesAccount merging (Played Bubbits on Steam and Web at https://bubbits.io ? You can now combine your accounts and play on one account on both platforms!)Statistics (find them in the new Account section)Fixed Chill Mode invisible bubbles bugVanish Power-Up pops and drops now count towards sending bubbles as if they were cleared by a shotAccount System Information:All accounts will carry over to the full game on release. You can combine accounts from all platforms, even if you have already played on multiple platforms. You can only merge/link one account per platform.
- Demo Update 6 - VS Mode, New Announcer, Engine Upgrade - 9 March 2026
Bubbits Demo Update 6 - v0.9 is out now! VS Mode, Double Adventure Content, Bubbits ID Badges & Seals, a new Announcer and a lot more Big features:VS Mode is back! It supports up to 4 players (Online and Local), Bubbots, Customization, Royale events, multiple stage sizes and the Heat difficulty systemAdventure: Leo's Beach is fully unlocked! (Play it now, it will be completely overhauled in v1.0!)Collect Bubbits ID Badges & SealsWe got a new announcer: Hi Jacob!Accessibility Mode (turn it on in the Option Controls)Reconnect after your connection gets interrupted (even when your cat runs across your keyboard and closes your game!)Chill Mode (no highscores, no fluff, just you shooting bubbles)300% more translationsCross Platform Parties (Join friends via steam invite, or invite friends without steam via LobbyID or share link!)Big Engine Upgrade(Gameplay 1500% more smooth!)New power up (Di…
- Demo Update 5 - More Responsive Controls - 10 November 2025
Big featuresShorter cannon load timeTighter cooldown between shotsYou can now use hold while a bubble is still in flightScroll mouse wheel to use hold (this one feels really good!!)Long story short: The gameplay should feel more fluid Bugfixes Daily not working for the past 12 hours is fixed now!Developer Thoughts This update is a really important one for me. Bubbits controls felt alright before, but I always felt like they could be even more tight. Prior to the big netcode update earlier this year, it was technically not possible to have players taking actions in a quicker succession. Now that it is possible, I am so happy that I can tighten up the controls to the next level, even in Multiplayer! If you encounter any issues, head to the steam discussions, join us on Discord or get in touch via the Feedback button!! It is always a bit frightening to make changes to core systems, but if…
- Bubbits Demo Update 4 - Quests, Rewards, Island Champions and new Avatar FX - 23 October 2025
Bubbits Demo Update 4 is a big one! An all new Quest system is live that takes you around all the places Bubbits Island has to offer! Rewards included! Read on for all the new demo features:Starter Quests Customizations overhaul, grab yourself something nice with your quest rewards!Adventure Mode - Island Champions leaderboardsNew Avatar FXShop Music (!!!) and a shiny turntableA ton of quality of life enhancements and bugfixesSee you on the island! Join the Bubbits Island Discord for more updates and chill with us! https://discord.gg/EUrtkAWsnm
- Bubbits Demo Update 3.2 - ID Borders and Backgrounds, Bugfixes - 24 September 2025
Features: New Bubbits ID backgrounds and borders gained on levelingWorld map water animation now 300% more wet Bugfixes: Fixed Tutorial and Singleplayer unintended having shot clockMultiplayer desync fixesVarious smaller fixes and adjustments
- Bubbits Demo Update 3 - Launch Capsule, Difficulty Heat System & Shields - 25 August 2025
New FeaturesLaunch Capsule (build big combos!!)Difficulty Heat SystemPlayfield Shield for K.O. and Clear BonusMatch ResultsSparky Power Up Overhaul2 New Free CannonsNew Playfield BackgroundsNew 100% Rollback Netcode (Enabling Global Servers!!!!!!!)+++So many more smaller features, bugfixes and adjustments!+++Play the new updated Demo with your friends now! (and make your friends wishlist. it helps a lot. we need more classic puzzle games on steam. thank you.
- Bubbits is a 'next generation' bubble shooter that's going to make me far too competitive - 30 June 2025
Bubbits is "next generation" bubble shooter puzzle game that has a demo available that's really worth a look if you have a competitive side. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/bubbits-is-a-next-generation-bubble-shooter-thats-going-to-make-me-far-too-competitive/
- Bubbits Demo Update - Playstyles! - 2 June 2025
This Update is all about Playstyle and lots more! If you so desire, you are now able to aim with your mouse with the Modern Playstyle (Change in the options)! It makes for a more laid back experience because Bubbits can be a bit challenging, especially at the beginning! Of course we still got our Classic Playstyle as well and both Modes have their own separate Highscores! This Update in Short: Added Modern / Classic Playstyle Added new Power Up: Snap! Infinite Bubble Hold switches! Game Loading twice as fast! Fire and Hold Prefire window (now feels even smoother to control!) Bubble landing 300% more smooth Added King Pings Castle Playfield Background Added Yuis Retreat Playfield Background Royale Mode Bubbots Difficulty Nerf Tons of Adjustments and Bugfixes Until next time, catch you in the Royale Finals!
- GIGANTIC Bubbits Demo Update! - 10 April 2025
Hey Bubbiteers! 🎉 We've got some huge news for you! An absolutely jam-packed update to the Bubbits demo has just landed! We've been listening to your feedback, tweaking, refining, and adding a bunch of exciting new features to make your Bubbit-bouncing adventures even better. Here's what’s new: 🥊 Battle Royale Mode - Matchmake into a game of 25 players all competing for the crown! 🎮Single Player Mode - Explore half of the first island, and attempt to reach 3 stars on every level! 🎨 Customization - Earn coins to spend on switching up your look in the customization menu, change everything from your character, background, cannon and more! 🚀 TRY IT NOW! 🚀 If you haven’t played the demo yet, now’s the perfect time to jump in! And if you have, why not give it another go and check out all the new content? https://store.steampowered.com/app/3238070/Bubbits_Daily_Challenge_Demo/ Also, thos…
- Bubbits Daily Challenge Demo Now Available - 3 March 2025
Hi there, long time no see! I'm hard at work on the Bubbits Singleplayer Mode but I didn't want to make you wait any longer to play Bubbits again, so I decided to release a bite sized version of Bubbits until then: The Bubbits Daily Challenge Demo! Every day a new Challenge awaits, Daily Leaderboards included! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Demo and the game!! Anything bothering you? Anything you'd wish was in there? Tell me in the Steam Discussions or use the Feedback button in the Main Menu of the game! If you're not on your Computer at home but would like some Bubbits in your day, you can also head over to https://bubbits.io/ to play the Daily Challenge directly in your Browser. Even on your mobile phone! If you like it, don't forget to Wishlist! That would help me out big time!! I might have forgotten to disable a certain something in the menu, but that is definitely not read…
- Steam Next Fest Playtest has concluded - 6 November 2024
Hello everyone! Thanks a lot to each and every one of you that participated in the Playtest, competed for the Daily crown and sent awesome Feedback! Bubbits will now go back into the workshop until it's ready for release. I'm really looking forward to the future and cannot wait to see you guys in the Royale when Bubbits launches! Until then, if there is anything Bubbits on your mind, don't hesitate to share it with us in the Steam Discussions or over on our Discord and if you'd like to follow development a bit more closely, follow us on Twitter or Bluesky. Thank You!
- Steam Deck Compatibility: 100% - 20 October 2024
Bubbits will be 100% Steam Deck compatible from day 1! It is important to us that Bubbits works well on Steam Deck because we think it is a great fit for our Gameplay! We are currently testing each new Update on Desktop as well as Steam Deck and are confident that it will look great and perform well!
- Bubbits Steam Next Fest Playtest Party - 14 October 2024
Time to celebrate the Bubbits in your life! Hi there! We will most likely be talking in German BUT if you got any questions, please ask away and we will be sure to reply to you in English
