Undead West

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• Announcements·18 Aug 2026Official

  Quality of Life Improvements

  Howdy, gunslingers! We're back with an update addressing a couple of Quality of Life improvements across the game.Added 'Unstuck' Button to Pause Menu. When pressed it will move the player to the entrance of the room you last entered. This has been added to help alleviate the 'Stuck in wall' bug reports. It can only be used if there are no enemies currently alive. This is intentional mainly to prevent it being used to avoid attack patterns in Boss & Miniboss fightsAdded visual indicator prompt of which Interaction Key to press for opening the shops of NPCs in the HubReduced file size of the gameAdditionally, we are planning additional Quality of Life updates for the near future, as well as some controller improvements.Thank you for riding with us through this first year and for all the feedback that helped us reach this point.
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• Patch Notes·26 Mar 2026Official

  Post-Roadmap Cleanup & Quality of Life Update

  Howdy, gunslingers! The Year 1 roadmap is officially in the books. It has been a massive year for the frontier, and we are capping it off with a heavy-duty update focused on stability, performance, and a variety of quality of life improvements to ensure your runs feel better than ever.Combat & BossesResolved an issue where the Stage 4 miniboss bull charge would incorrectly attach to the player.Changed boss barrels to regular timed explosives to address frame drop issues during the fight.Fixed a UI error in Stage 2 where the boss health bar showed the incorrect name.Removed the "destructible objects drop items" boon for now; it was simply overperforming in the current balance.Weapons & UI ImprovementsChanged the flamethrower projectile UI sprite from red to white to allow projectiles with status effects to be much more legible.Fixed a bug where the UI failed to show a visual count for flamethrower projectiles when using Poisoned Lead or Medusa Whiskey.Fixed an error message triggered when flamethrower projectiles hit armored enemies.Added a new visual cue in the Gun and Whiskey shops where the purchase button now highlights if you lack enough currency.Updated Steam Rich Presence to reflect the new bosses added throughout 2025.System & StabilitySquashed a memory leak that was causing intermittent crashes.Fixed AudioManager errors that could lead to game instability.Added a backup save system where a file is created and updated every time you change levels.The game will now automatically pause when you Alt-tab or the game window loses focus.Fixed an error where explosive barrel fireballs were attempting to check for player boon status trails.Increased the scrolling speed of dialogue text to keep the pace of the game snappy.Thank you for riding with us through this first year and for all the feedback that helped us reach this point.
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• Announcements·17 Dec 2025Official

  Happy Holidays!

  Hello, Gunslingers!The holiday season is upon us, and even the cursed West is taking a moment to celebrate. To bring some festive spirit to the otherwise dangerous and death-riddled frontier, we have added Christmas decorations throughout the Hub, and stashed away the spooky Halloween pumpkins until next year.While the Frontier remains as lethal as ever, you will now find a brightly lit Christmas tree, candy-packed stockings, and wrapped gifts adorning the HUB.We want to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year! May your aim stay true, your soul-debt be paid, and your runs be legendary in 2026.
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• Announcements·23 Oct 2025Official

  Sharpened Steel and Smoother Paths

  As the nights grow longer and the frontier grows darker, Undead West is getting into the Halloween spirit. The Hub has been dressed for the season with a few festive touches - but the main focus of this update is on improving combat flow, and overall performancePatch 1.0.5.3 brings a range of gameplay adjustments, level refinements, and bug fixes designed to make each run smoother and more consistent across all stages.Gameplay AdjustmentsIncreased player invulnerability after taking damage by 0.2 seconds.Increased Rattler projectile damage from 2 → 3.Increased Hand Cannon reload time from 1.2s → 1.4s.Tombstone Golem spike summon now includes a warning indicator and executes faster.Increased the speed of the Stage 2 Graveyard Large Skeleton Miniboss fireball line attack pattern.Level & Environment UpdatesStage 1 - Catacombs:Adjusted room layouts by removing some walls and expanding walkable areas to improve movement.Removed colliders from specific wall pillars to prevent players from getting stuck during combat.Added destructibility to additional objects: metal braziers, candelabras, minecarts, tall graveyard lanterns, standing mirrors, and tombs.Stage 2 - Graveyard: Fixed minibosses taking damage from their own projectiles.Stage 4 - Outskirts:Updated Ranger enemies with red highlights to improve visibility against the environment.Changed Scorpion Miniboss room spawn chance from 1/7 to 7/7 possible paths.Fixed Dragon statue fire trap dealing contact damage on touch; it now only inflicts damage from fire.System & UI FixesBoss Rush Mode: Fixed boons not resetting upon death when using the Skeleton outfit.Equipment screens can now be accessed directly by interacting with NPCs without needing Slot Machine: Fixed issue where closing the UI mid-roll could prevent future spins.Fixed Stage 6 - Man in Red boss health bar displaying empty during a specific moment in the encounterUpdated all enemy spawn indicators to flash red before enemies appear, improving combat readability...
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• Patch Notes·26 Sept 2025Official

  Undead West Patch #7: The fourth stop on the Roadmap

  Howdy, gunslingers! It’s time to saddle up for the final stop on the Undead West Year 1 Roadmap! This patch brings a fresh batch of fixes, polish, and a few surprises to keep your runs wild and unpredictable. Whether you’re spinning cursed reels, hunting secret rooms, or testing out fresh firepower, this patch has something for you!Undead West at NZGDCWe premiered the update yesterday at NZGDC 2025, New Zealand’s biggest game development conference held at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre. With this year’s theme “The People at the Heart of Games”, the event celebrated the developers, storytellers, and players who shape the industry. Attendees had a chance to go hands-on with the latest Undead West build, test out new features, and chat with the team in person. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by! We’ll be there one more day today if you’re still around.Without further ado, let's dive straight into the patch notes!Slot Machine - Spin for Boons or CursesOriginally teased in the Prologue, the Slot Machine now makes its full debut in the main game. For $20, players can spin the reels and receive either a boon or a curse that lasts for the entire stage.Boons offer helpful effects to aid your run, while curses introduce unpredictable challenges that can twist your strategy. Each spin is a gamble — you won’t know what you’re getting until the reels stop. Whether you’re chasing power or embracing chaos, the Slot Machine adds a new layer of risk and reward to every stage.New Weapons - Five New ToysThis update adds five new weapons to your arsenal, each with its own unique twist:Rattler – Dropped by the Executioner boss in the Sepulchre. Not available in the shop, so you’ll need to loot it mid-run.Long Gun – Fires three shots per clip and stuns enemies when the final bullet hits.Cross Bow – Has a chance to apply the bleed status effect to enemies.Reaper – A shotgun that delivers a melee attack every time you reload.Hand Cannon – Packs serious punch with high...
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