- Hotfix – Portal Crash & Ability Unlock Fix - 13 September 2026
A small hotfix is now live:Fixed a crash that could occur when entering a new portal with certain builds.Fixed Ability Unlock Condition progress not increasing correctly for some abilities.Thanks for the reports! 🐛
- Echoes of Volucris Major Update - Hotfix - 7 September 2026
Small changes and quick error fixes
- Echoes of Volucris — Major Update - 6 September 2026
ECHOES OF VOLUCRIS — MAJOR UPDATEThis is not mankind’s story anymore.Bug Alliance is changing.This Major Update is more than a collection of new content. It restructures how you experience the world, how the story unfolds, and how far you can push a run before the chaos takes over.Story Mode is now its own experience. Chaos Surge has been rebuilt around escalating chaos. The Lore Book has evolved into the Volucris Archives.And this is only the beginning.IMPORTANT: SAVE DATA RESETWith this Major Update, existing save data will be reset. As Bug Alliance is still in Early Access, we are restructuring how progression and the story are experienced from the very beginning.We want every player — including those already playing — to experience the new journey as intended, starting with the Prologue and progressing naturally through the new Story Mode and its chapters. Resetting progression allo…
- Bug Alliance — Early Access Roadmap Update - 28 August 2026
Early Access Roadmap UpdateHey Bugs,Before launching Bug Alliance into Early Access, we shared a roadmap built around delivering a new Major Update approximately every 2–3 months.As development continued, we started looking more closely at what Bug Alliance really needed next.Instead of simply adding the next planned batch of content, we decided to focus on something more meaningful: improving the overall player experience, giving the story of Bug Alliance a much stronger place in the game, and creating more distinctive ways to play.That decision led to our upcoming Major Update, Echoes of Volucris, arriving in September.It will introduce some of the biggest changes to Bug Alliance so far:A dedicated Story Mode, giving the world, factions and characters of Volucris a proper chapter-based experienceA rebuilt Chaos Surge, featuring the spreading Chaos Fog, Puristal purification, portal ch…
- Bug Alliance is part of Steam Bullet Fest! - 8 June 2026
Bug Alliance is joining Steam Bullet Fest!For the duration of the festival, jump into fast-paced bullet-filled action, fight through chaotic swarms, and experiment with powerful build combinations.The leaderboards are also open for new challengers. Survive longer, push higher, and see how far you can climb.Bug Alliance is available now on Steam Early Access!Thank you for playing and supporting the game.
- Small Update: UI Improvements, Leaderboards & Status System Changes - 8 June 2026
Hello everyone,We’ve released another small update for Bug Alliance. This patch focuses on UI improvements, leaderboard visibility, status effect changes, QoL updates, and several small bug fixes.Patch NotesMade several UI-related improvements and fixes.Leaderboard now shows up to 50 players.Added a new Status System.Status effects now deal damage based on a percentage of the highest damage source.Status effects now deal their appropriate damage type. Previously, all status damage was treated as physical damage.Bleed is no longer removed at the 3rd stack. It now continues dealing damage over time based on its duration.Added several QoL improvements.Fixed various small bugs.We’ll continue improving the Early Access version step by step with more fixes, balance changes, and updates.Thank you for playing Bug Alliance!
- Small Update: Fixes & Gameplay Adjustments - 6 June 2026
Hello everyone,We’ve released a small update for Bug Alliance focused on bug fixes, synergy corrections, and a few gameplay adjustments. Thanks again for the feedback and reports — they help us improve the game step by step.Patch NotesSwarm Beacon now only uses Pruver’s Vengeance Merchant buff.Fixed an error that could occur during a random mission.Fixed Blobber synergy blast not using the correct skin for Kazi’s first weapon with synergy mortar.Fixed Nox Cloud not activating until its duration ended. It now activates properly when the cooldown is ready.Toxister now always fires the maximum number of projectiles.Fixed bonus speed from Nox Cloud + Glyph of Chronos synergy not showing in the HUD.Fixed Nox Cloud + Glyph of Chronos synergy activating more often than intended.Other small bug fixes.We’ll keep monitoring feedback and continue improving the Early Access version with future upda…
- Stabilization & Fixes Update is Now Live! - 4 June 2026
Stabilization & Fixes Update is Now Live!Hi everyone,Our first Early Access update for Bug Alliance is now live!This update focuses on stabilization, balance improvements, quality-of-life changes, bug fixes, and player feedback. We’ve also added Leaderboards, so players can now compete, compare their best runs, and prove who has survived the chaos the longest.This is not a huge content update, but it is an important one for improving the core experience before the next major roadmap update.Leaderboards Are Here!Leaderboards have been added to Bug Alliance!You can now compete for your best runs, compare your scores with other players, and show everyone who has truly mastered the art of being the most unemployed warrior in Volucris.Or, in more professional terms: you can now see how far you stand against other players.Tactical Gear Progression ImprovedWe reduced the unlock requirements fo…
- Bug Alliance is Now Available in Early Access! - 14 May 2026
Bug Alliance is Now Available in Early Access!After a long development journey, we’re excited to finally open the gates of Volucris and let players jump into the war against the chaos. Early Access is the beginning of a bigger journey for Bug Alliance, and we’ll be expanding the game with new chapters, maps, characters, systems, balance improvements, and community-driven updates throughout development.Thank you to everyone who played the demo, shared feedback, wishlisted the game, or supported us along the way.Early Access RoadmapOur Early Access roadmap is designed to expand Bug Alliance step by step with major content updates.At launch, the first 4 story chapters are available. Future chapters will arrive through major updates as the story continues. Throughout Early Access, we plan to add new maps, enemies, bosses, playable content, weapons, abilities, tactical gears, progression sys…
- Major Update + New Demo: The Big Overhaul Is Here! - 2 March 2026
We listened to feedback and focused on the fundamentals: clarity, pacing, and build identity. This update brings a revamped UI, gameplay improvements, and reworked systems—plus a refreshed demo so you can try the new direction right now.What’s new:Redesigned Characters, Weapons and AbilitiesPlay as a growing roster of bug warriors—each built around a distinct combat identity.Every bug has 2 weapons and 4 abilitiesBefore a run, choose 1 weapon and 1 ability to level up during the matchDuring gameplay, you may gain one additional random ability, opening new combosStart with Pruver - a genius engineer, then unlock more bugs by completing specific conditionsEach character supports multiple build paths—from raw damage and critical bursts to sustain, defense, and control—depending on how you upgrade.New GameplayOnslaught is the heart of Bug Alliance—a focused, replayable wave experience.20 wa…
- No Time To Loot event exclusive Broadcast - 22 September 2025
Welcome to Bug Alliance broadcast!Bug Alliance is A brutal pixel-action RPG where bugs rise against the worm empire. Fight in 3 unique game modes, evolve through battles, and reclaim your world — forge your legend in Bug Alliance!Demo content:1 playable character,2 Game Modes (Onslaught and Resistance),4-5 Tactical Gear,Mining Boost feature,Ascension and Evolution,2 Maps available for Onslaught mode and 2 Maps for Resistance,Lore Book (only Ascension part)Early Access release is coming out on December 2025. Wishlist and stay tuned!
- BUG ALLIANCE GAMEPLAY SHOWCASE - 3 September 2025
Wondering what is Bug Alliance? It is a pixel action RPG with 3 brutal game modes, epic bug warriors, wild evolutions, challenges and a lot more!Watch this Broadcast and learn more! Be careful, high addiction risk!Wishlist and Try Demo now! ːsteamhappyː
- [Devlog] Introducing New Feature: Ascendancy Sub-Classes - 6 July 2025
Long time ago we have started working on how to make the progression system more interesting and engaging. Today we bring brand new system called Ascendancy Sub-Classes. Before, players were not getting any bonuses, special perks and etc depending on legendary weapons and abilities they use. But now things are changed a lot! P.S: New update will be available in Early Access release. However if you want to try it out before everyone else, you can play Exclusive build here on our Itch.io page.Each character has 4 unique ascendancy sub-classes, which players can unlock by combining a legendary weapon with a legendary ability. To do so, player must have a character ascended to the legendary rank. Here are ascendancy sub-classes and their perks for each bug character: PRUVER:Combat Engineer Legendary Vengeance + Legendary RT-V1 MG TurretAttaches a mini turret to Pruver’s shoulder that in…
- [Devlog] Introducing New Feature - Tactical Gears - 18 June 2025
Tactical Gears are coming to Bug Alliance!Unlock powerful tools like grenades, elemental ammo, airstrikes & more — earn them through kills and dominate the battlefields. You can unlock new tactical gears while evolving your character. Each gear is unlocked at certain Evo stage. This feature will be available in Early Access release. However, currently it is also available in Exclusive Build on Itch.io.Think fast. Strike harder. Evolve smarter.There are 15 tactical gears are available currently:Frag Grenade - deals explosive damage and bleeds enemies.Magnetic Pull - pulls essence, ammo, health and other collectibles towards player.Echo Pulse - releases a shockwave that knockbacks enemies away from player in a radius.Napalm Canister - deals fire damage in an area and burns enemies.Shock Cell - deals lightning damage in an area and shocks enemies.Cryo Core - deals frost damage in an area a…
- MAJOR DEMO UPDATE 3.0 IS LIVE! - 24 May 2025
NEW FEATURES, REWORKS, IMPROVEMENTS, MUSIC AND MORE AWAIT YOU! NEW CHARACTER REDESIGNS AND REWORKS Our bug warriors just got a makeover! Each character has been visually redesigned with more detail, personality, and flair—bringing their unique playstyles to life like never before. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVAMPED GAME MODES We've overhauled our core game modes for tighter pacing and more thrilling challenges. Onslaught mode brings you unforgettable survival experience with progressive difficulty increment and smarter enemy waves. Resistance mode now makes you feel a real taste of tower defense mechanics, where you only rely on strategy and tactics. Whether you're diving into Survival or Resistance expect refined mechanics and an adrenaline-pumping experience from start to finish. ---------------------------…
- DEMO UPDATE 2.1 - 8 March 2025
LOOT CHESTS AND BARREL LOOTS Enemies can drop loot chest which contain some amount of essence. Later on we plan to add random upgrade cards and power-up loots into the chest. Barrels may contain some loots as well, such as ammo, medkit, essence and etc. So do not hesitate to break them. LEVEL UP EFFECT An effect for character in game level up has been added. This will make the level up system more interesting and increase the engagement. DEATH ANIMATION AND EFFECT According to feedback, an animation and effect for character death is added. Now it is not directly shows the result screen, which increases the game experience. BUG FIXES
- NEW DEMO UPDATE 2.0 IS AVAILABLE NOW! - 28 February 2025
New Main Menu and Game Setup System New main menu is here—sleeker, faster, and more intuitive than ever! In addition, new game setup system makes you choose settings you wish, select your character and jump into the action with ease. Completely New Revamped UI Introducing better, eye catching and easy to use HUD. More minimalistic view makes it easier to check stats, while not being distracted from the game. No more complex system! Auto-Aim System Due to the high amount of feedback, we finally brought auto-aim feature to the game. Players now can use it to easily aim and enjoy the rest. Auto-aim can be toggled on / off, so feel free to use it as you wish. NEW ENEMIES Elemental Enraged Infused with various elemental powers, enraged enemies are the true danger. Beware of getting too close to them or you will taste some random elemental strike. Actually you can try at your own risk, if you…
- THE DAYS OF RAMADAN - NEW DEMO SHOWCASE - 25 February 2025
- DEVLOG Part 1 - Challenges & Achievements - 9 February 2025
We have finally finished working on Challenges and Achievement system. Currently there are 74+ challenges in the game, as well as Steam achievements. By completing these challenges players will be able to unlock new bug characters, maps, rewards and more. This feature will be available with full game release in early 2025. In addition we aim to add even more engaging and hardcore challenges. Stay tuned for more Devlog updates!
- BUG ALLIANCE - NEW DEMO UPDATE SHOWCASE - 30 November 2024
