- Steam Deck compatibility: 100% (albeit not Valve-verified yet)! - 4 September 2026
Since Valve hasn't reviewed ExploJudo yet, I'll happily report that the game is 100% Steam Deck and Ubuntu compatible out of the box, exactly like Schwarzerblitz. There are no known Steam Deck/Linux bugs except a shader issue that has happened to a very limited number of players and whose solution is detailed here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/3806150/discussions/0/845114412531600960/ So, get ready to explode people on Steam Deck too and let me know how it goes!!!
- Lunatic Eyes Update?! - 11 July 2026
> What's up, meatbags? It's me again, I.N.A.B.A.! You should come back to the game now that I have a new cute outfit.> It's totally absolutely not inspired by one of my namesakes, OH NO!> You know what I.N.A.B.A. stands for, and that's NOT that, but apparently there is another Moon rabbit that likes PEW PEW FINGER GUNS, one with lunatic eyes - as far as I was told.> So, enjoy the update, meatsacks, and cheer for me over Nanami (who sucks and is not my oilmate!), otherwise I will \
- THE METAL SHOCKER UPDATE! - 17 June 2026
I hope you enjoyed the Dana update so far! While preparing new content, I've decided to push already something to the main branch to ease your cravings!So, here's two new shiny playthings for you:Shocker the Electric lobster has received a new costume with 3 colors - the reborn METAL SHOCKER!There is also a new unlockable stage, Sunken Nightmares, with a new song, Phantom Paradise!The song has also been added to the existing soundtrack DLC at no additional cost. In the meanwhile, Shocker also received a slight fix to his animations to remove some of his legacy stiffness - you can check his older self by using the built-in version select!I am planning to roll out more costumes in the coming months, so that every character gets at least 3 of them.Until the next update!
- [BUG FIX] Achievement "Exploding Judo Enthusiast" not triggering properly - 9 May 2026
Due to a bug in the code, the achievement "Exploding Judo Enthusiast" could not trigger if "Exploding Judo Returner" was not achieved. This bug has now been fixed.
- [Bug Fix] Fixed unintended hitbox interactions in Apple's and Dana's movesets - 26 April 2026
Apple's 5K 2K string (Bachata -> Ragtime) had an issue where the hitbox of 2K would disappear prematurely, thus preventing the move from hitting at all and making his moveset tutorial impossible to clear. This has been fixed. Dana's 2P 2K 2P string had more frame advantage than actually shown, allowing for a 2P link that wasn't intended. 2P 2K 2P is now +5 on hit as advertised by the frame viewer.
- [Bug Fix] Fixed unintended backturned reactions on Dana's pokes - 25 April 2026
There was a bug that made Dana's 2P, 5K and 5P have an unintended extended hitstun when hitting a backturned opponent. The bug has been fixed Dana Zane's 5PP Piano Woman: extended forward movement on the third slap to prevent the string from dropping on counter hit
- [Bug Fix] Achievement "Sleeping Shark Rhapsody" triggered by mistake - 25 April 2026
There was a wrong check in the achievement code for the "watch all arcade endings" achievement. This has now been fixed to trigger only when all arcade endings are legitimately completed.
- Best Boss is in! Version 1.3 is ready to EXPLODE! - 24 April 2026
Version 1.3 just dropped, bringing some nice to have features and a new character!The VA-11 Hall-A connectionThe cat's outta the bag and best boss Dana Zane finally enters the ring!Dana's not a simple character.She hits hard, she has a plethora of wrestling moves and she can HURT, while also having access to two unique mechanics that make her stand out in a cast of weirdos.DrinktionaryEvery single one of Dana's strikes changes which ingredients she has at her disposal. Some strikes grant them and some strikes use them up. You can stockpile up to one charge of Karmotrine, Adelhyde, Powdered Delta, Bronson Extract and Flanergide each.What do they do? Well, they give Dana access to a series of command grabs. The leftmost ingredient (discounting Karmotrine, which has a different use) dictates which move is performed by pressing forward + the grab button.Adelhyde: Grizzly Temple (red) -> thi…
- Time to mix drinks and change lives! Dana Zane joins ExploJudo on April 24! - 13 April 2026
That's right, you haven't misheard it!Dana Zane from Sukeban Games' own VA-11 Hall-A is going to be added as a playable character in Exploding Judo Federation at the end of April!Here's a link to the full reveal trailer: Dana will come with a set of 3 costumes (Judoka, Best Boss, Red Comet), one arcade ending and will be voiced by Ren_! The Best Boss and Red Comet costumes will be unlocked via Arcade Mode, Moveset Tutorials and Combo Trials... or via a cheat code.Here's the alternate colors that will be available at launch!Dana will have a unique mechanic based on mixing cocktail ingredients, inspired by her own game.Gameplay videos will come soon!
- [Minor Bug Fix] Fixed phantom collisions on Blastophage's 2P - 21 February 2026
Blastophage's 2P was not hitting as intended if the framerate of the game was too low or too high. The move has been altered to hit at the correct frame independently on the framerate
- [Minor Bug Fix] Fixed Apple's combo trial input display - 20 February 2026
Apple's combo trial displayed a slightly wrong input for the first Counter Hit Combo. Now the trial shows the right sequence; Edited input remapping routine to use clearer button names (e.g. "Menu Selection Button" instead of "Select" Changed the feedback form to display "feedback / contact form (online)" in the main menu
- Version 1.2 is out NOW!!! - 20 February 2026
Exploding Judo Federation just received a MAJOR update! Version 1.2 is LIVE!New contentBlastophage enters the fray!This freak character is finally ready to shine in your hands, with a vast array of projectiles, evasive moves, weird movements and -huh- a biologist groupie always cheering for him. Blastophage comes with three costumes and its own arcade ending!New stage - What's Left BehindA new stage with a matching song has been added to the game! What's Left Behind is unlocked by default and is tournament-legal! The theme song of the game, Scarred Hound Groove, is also available in the in-game jukebox.New lore archive entriesBlastophage brings new lore logs to explore, unlocked by clearing its arcade mode. Delve deeper into the post-Black Lightning world thanks to these new entries!Moveset tutorials and combo trialsEach character has now access to a full moveset tutorial and a combo tr…
- Ahead of the v1.2 release, the Exploding Judo OST receives a new song! - 14 February 2026
Ahead of the next big update, "Scarred Hound Groove", the theme song of the new stage "What's Left Behind" is now available as a part of the official Exploding Judo Federation soundtrack! If you bought it already, you will see the new track pop up in your Steam client for no additional cost!The new stage will be released with v1.2 in 6 days! Be sure to check it out when it drops!
- New content on the way! Blastophage and combo trials out on February 20, 2026! - 25 January 2026
Save the date, v1.2 is almost here!The next Exploding Judo Federation patch is on its way! On February 20, 2026 Version 1.2 will be out with the following adjustments:New contentOne new playable character: Blastophage, coming with 2 alternate costumesNew costumes: one new costume for Barion and for Apple, and a returning beta costume for JunraoOne new stage: "What's Left Behind", a new desert stage slightly larger than Tori Graveyard but not as large as Stratosphere Underground (preview on YouTube)Moveset tutorials and combo trials for all playable characters (excluding bosses)Revision Select for Arcade Mode (Classic and Gauntlet only)New lore archive entries connected to BlastophageVersion 1.1 (Dec. 2025) will be selectable in Revision SelectThe in-game font has been adjusted to better display the dots on the "i"s (yes, it was Prince Barion, not Prince Barlon, but tell it to the font)B…
- Happy 2026! ExploJudo will come back with new characters and features soon! - 31 December 2025
To an explosive 2026!Thank you for having been part of this amazing ride so far! Exploding Judo had a very successful launch, but now it's time to look forward to what's going to come!Here's a short summary and appetizer for the future!New characters!Three new characters will be added to the game in the course of 2026. The first will be the Blastophage in Q1 2026! The character is already feature-complete and undergoing internal testing before release. This unorthodox fighter will bring some chaos to the roster for sure! Its moveset is based on the Haemophage and Noctiphage NPCs from Schwarzerblitz's story mode, with several twists, new moves and a vast assortment of projectiles. You can have a sneak peek at its moveset in this YouTube video!Two more characters are currently in their planning stages - codename "F!Lizard" and "Guest?", coming around Q2 and Q3 2026 respectively. "Guest?"…
- Color Preview is now available in the Character Selection screen - 6 December 2025
Guilty as charged - at launch, ExploJudo did not have a way to easily preview a character color without selecting them and seeing it during a match. Well, it was high time I fixed this.As of December 6, 2025, all characters and costumes in Exploding Judo Federation have color previews in character selection screen, which allows you to see exactly what you are choosing - no more having to remember your favorite color number or stumbling upon bad surprises.It took longer than I wanted, but better late than never!Oh, and you can look forward to one new costume per character, coming early 2026!Here's a sneak peek at the first two!
- [Minor Bug Fix] Fixed bug with air attacks due to new input manager - 26 November 2025
* Air attacks had a chance to glitch when performed while landing * Attacks performed while landing could have their input mirrored when crossing the opponent over Both bugs have been fixed
- Revision Select is in! Old character versions available in Vs and Training! - 16 November 2025
What's up, explding judokas?! A new update is up with a tiny bit of new content and some fixes:Revision SelectSmall balance changes, ahead of v1.1 release (more later)Revision SelectEver mourned the loss of a busted version of a character because of pesky reworks or balance changes? Mourn no more! Exploding Judo Federation has now a built-in Revision Select tool per character. It must be first activated in the Settings and then it will be available in Versus and Training mode. Revisions keep engine quirks and bugs that were present at that time, such as e.g. untechable back grabs on juggle (v0.14.4) or a dead frame before being able to act between moves (
- An extra arcade mode (longer and without Chaingear) + minor balance changes - 3 November 2025
This patch includes some minor balance changes and introduces a new, optional arcade mode: Gauntlet.The GauntletGauntlet is a 10-opponent ladder ending against Cannon Fodder, the mad gunhead of Slumslum City, instead of the renowned Stratosphere Chaingear.Gauntlet counts as a classic Arcade mode for the sake of unlocks (and for some achievements too) and also gives access to the game's arcade endings, so, if you hated fighting the Chaingear, you can now try your luck against another final boss which plays more by the rules of the game.The choice is yours - the 'gear is still mandatory in Time Attack and Survival mode, but now you have more options to unlock costumes, stages, endings and gallery illustrations!Quick Settings in Character SelectionDid you know you could access a Quick Settings menu from Character Selection by pressing Back/Select on your joypad? Well, I'm not surprised if…
- IT'S OVER 9000!!! First week tally + feedback form now up! - 30 October 2025
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY BLASTING HEART!In the first week since its launch, Exploding Judo Federation was added to the account of MORE THAN 9000 STEAM PLAYERS! This has been the biggest launch any of my games ever had so far!Thank you for playing and enjoying this quirky chaotic game of mine and its absolutely ludicrous cast of weirdos!In order to collect feedback better, I have created a short feedback form on Google Forms where you can tell me more about how you're enjoying the game! Here's a link to it:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5oy6AFEKac2tVArPCihzFE3SM5fUQeBTtNLg4FvybMYOT8A/viewformAs usual, feel free to share your feedback and screenshots via the Steam discussion forums - I'm always watching them to make this game the best it can be!
