- SpinWave Survivors Update 1.1 Out Now! - 25 May 2026
Hello Survivors!Out now is update 1.1, focused on improving the first-time experience with a new tutorial game mode while adding some requested features for returning players.New TutorialJump into a brand new Tutorial Game Mode, available from the New Game screen.Learn core mechanics step-by-stepDesigned to help players get the most out of tools like BoostingFully replayable, useful if you’re coming back after a breakThe Data CoreDive deeper into your progress with the new Data Core page:View detailed stats for enemies, weapons, drivers, and pickupsTrack what weapons, drivers and pickups you’ve unlocked so farShow off long term stats across all games Quality of Life ImprovementsA new visual language select on the main menu, in case there are any issues with language detection on first time bootYou can now directly select game mode, driver, map, and difficulty from the New Run screenPlus…
- Update Notes for March 23 - 23 March 2026
Minor bug and stability fixes Fixed Leaderboard display not showing correct ranks
- Spinwave Survivors Out now! - 5 March 2026
Hello Survivors!Spinwave Survivors is out NOW! To celebrate there will be a launch discount of 20%, thanks again to everyone who played the demo it's great to see some activity on the leaderboards.Please report and bugs, issues and ideas in the Steam discussions and I'll do my best to resolve them as they come up. Enjoy the chaos!Pir8Pete
- Releasing on March 5th! - 21 February 2026
Hello Survivors!After 3 years of development, testing, feedback and late nights, I'm thrilled to share that Spinwave Survivors will be releasing on March 5th 6pm GMT for $4.99 USD/£3.99 GBP.To celebrate release, I'll also be offering a launch discount of 20% for 1 week, so early supporters can jump in at a reduced price. Thanks for everyone who played the demo and gave feedback, it's meant a lot and helped shape the game to it's final release version. Be sure to check out the demo during next fest as well! The full game features tonnes more content than the demo, permanent upgrades, unlocks, achievements and more maps / drivers.If you haven’t already, consider adding SpinWave Survivors to your Wishlist to so you don't miss the launch. Can’t wait for you to play!Pir8Pete
- Dev Diary 4 - Score Chasing - 14 February 2026
Hello Survivors!A part of SpinWave Survivors is chasing the best score and earning bragging rights on the global leaderboards or at least among your friends.Every point of damage you deal increases your score, pushing you closer to a higher position on the leaderboard. If you want to hit the top spot, efficiency and aggression really matter.C-C-C-Combo!Defeating enemies increases your combo meter. Skilled players can line up groups of enemies to trigger big boost-and-kill chains for massive score gains.Every time score is added, it’s multiplied by your current combo meterFailing to defeat an enemy within a set time or taking damage will reset the combo meterKeeping the combo alive is key, sometimes grabbing a few quick kills is better than playing it safeLeaderboards & Score MultipliersLeaderboards are separated by map and game mode, with 9 total leaderboards available. You can also fil…
- Dev Diary 3 - Upgrades and Unlocks - 18 January 2026
Hello Survivors!Upgrades and unlocks make every run feel unique and encourage experimentation. With over 150 upgrades available during a single run, there are countless ways to shape your build.Need massive explosions to break through shielded enemies?Or maybe you want to pair a fast-firing minigun with gunner drones that trigger every time you fire a bullet?UpgradesAbility Upgrades come in a few different forms. Some are timed abilities, like turrets that automatically deploy a variety of turrets every few seconds. Others are active abilities, such as Dash, which lets you manually dash left or right to avoid danger. Add extra effects and stat upgrades to build off these and achieve powerful combos.Weapon enhancements can drastically alter the stats of a weapon, who doesn't want a rapid fire sniper rifle thats widely inaccurate?Mechanical Failures offer massive stat boosts that affect b…
- Dev Diary 2 - Game Modes - 20 December 2025
Hello Survivors!Today let's want to talk about the game modes that will be available at launch, time to dive on in.Boss ModeBoss Mode is the core survival experience. Your goal is to survive all the way to Wave 35, levelling up, choosing upgrades, refining your build along the way, and choosing which weapons to fight with. Each map has a different layout and introduces new enemy types, so make sure your build can reach wave 35. Once wave 35 is completed the boss will spawn in! Watch out for its deadly landing, multiple phases and patterned attacks. Beating the boss will need the right amount of skill in dodging it's attacks, while being able to put out enough firepower to take it down. Can you take down the boss?Time AttackTime Attack mode puts you against a constantly ticking timer. The clock is always counting down, and the only way to stay alive is to keep fighting. Defeating enemies…
- Dev Diary 1 - The Runs - 10 November 2025
Hello Survivors!Welcome to the very first Dev Diary, the start of a new series where I’ll be diving into the gameplay, mechanics, and upcoming content for the full release of the game.Lets dive on in about what you'll get up to during a run.In each run you’ll be scooting, shooting and boosting your way through waves of relentless drones. Line them up, blast a few from a distance, then boost straight through the swarm to slice through as many as possible!This mix of fast-paced movement and aggressive boosting is at the heart of the game. I’m aiming to bring a fresh spin to the survival genre with a focus on momentum, fluid combat, and risky plays that reward precision and timing.As you tear through enemies, you’ll earn upgrades, anything from simple stat boosts like extra damage to unique abilities, experimental weapons, and even unstable modifiers that can help you... but also make enem…
- Announcing SpinWave Survivors! - 13 June 2025
Hello Survivors!I am thrilled to announce SpinWave: Survivors, a solo project with a new take on the survival shooter genre that focuses on speed and lining up shots to maximise your damage. SpinWave: Survivors is built around scoot, shoot and boost as you blast your way through hordes of drones as you attempt to survive in a new bullet hell survival shooter.Over the next few months I'll be releasing developer diaries showcasing the games features and progress before releasing a demo, hoping to get you involved as much as possible. Stay tuned and Wishlist now for updates!Pir8Pete
