Nion Forge

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• Patch Notes·7 Sept 2026Official

  Demo Update 0.5.18

  🔧 Nion Forge – Patch 0.5.18Hello Pilots,this will most likely be one of the final demo patches :). Our focus is now entirely on completing the game.🚀 New FeaturesNew Main Menu Settings - Monitor switching and MSAA can now be adjusted directly from the main menu.Simplified Screen Mode Settings - Screen mode options have been streamlined and made easier to use.Updated Boss Health Orbs - Health Orbs now restore 10% of the ship’s maximum health instead of a fixed amount.Updated Boss Scrap Reward🐞 Bug FixesExplosion Orbs in District 2 and Boss 2 - Are now triggered by the entire ship instead of only by the Cockpit.EXP Orbs with the Magnet - EXP Orbs could sometimes behave unexpectedly after being collected. Gamesettings Menu - The header is no longer called “Survey” in the English version.🎨 Visual & AudioNew Sounds for Charging Enemies - All enemies that charge up before exploding now have new sounds.Adjusted Button Hover Behavior - All buttons now use the same anchor point.What do you think of the update?Feel free to share your thoughts through the in-game feedback system or on our Discord.Thank you for your support. Your feedback is incredibly important to us as we continue developing Nion Forge.
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• Patch Notes·14 Aug 2026Official

  Demo Update 0.5.17

  🔧 Nion Forge – Patch 0.5.17Hello Pilots,this will most likely be one of the final demo patches :). Our focus is now entirely on completing the game. 🚀 New FeaturesTraffic-SystemMany of you asked for more life in the districts. The first step is now done: lots of small pixel vehicles are now traveling along the light roads between the districts.Verbessertes Treffer-Feedback bei GegnernWe’ve also taken your feedback on board here. Enemies now receive a brief shader effect and slightly scale up when hit, making hits feel much more noticeable.🐞 Bug FixesFixed an issue where Core Upgrades from bosses did not grant points toward the respective class.The Holo Preview for all districts should now work correctly again.Burning Fields are now always horizontal and can no longer spawn at an angle.Fixed an issue with Burning Damage: If a burning enemy was returned to the pool, it could no longer be set on fire again after respawning.What do you think of the update? Feel free to share your thoughts through the in-game feedback system or on our Discord.Thank you for your support. Your feedback is incredibly important to us as we continue developing Nion Forge.
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• Patch Notes·5 Aug 2026Official

  Demo Update 0.5.16

  🔧 Nion Forge – Patch 0.5.16Hello Pilots,this will most likely be one of the final demo patches :). Our focus is now entirely on completing the game.🚀 New FeaturesHangar:The module selection now rotates along with the viewReworked the ship checklist panel, which now also displays the selected modulesShip’s pivot point is now displayed when a Direction Engine is selected⚖️ BalancingBoss 03 – slightly increased health and fire rateFar Line and Scattershot – reduced the number per module from 2 to 1🐞 Bug FixesOut-of-Bounds damage can no longer be blockedFixed a text error in the Headcannon Upgrade TreeReworked the camera and ship physics. Camera stuttering at low FPS should now be fixed.Fixed a Game Over/Retry bug that could cause the loading screen to load incorrectlyFixed the Mining Ship thruster in the tutorial🎨 Visual & AudioAdded a skull graphic when a boss moves upward🧩 MiscThe Forge Core UI can now only be opened once the player receives their first CoreAdded tutorial text to the Forge Core UI(The in-game settings now include a disabled section for Twitch integration)What do you think of the update? Feel free to share your thoughts through the in-game feedback system or on our Discord.Thank you for your support. Your feedback is incredibly important to us as we continue developing Nion Forge.
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• Patch Notes·8 Jun 2026Official

  We are getting ready for Steam Next Fest + Demo Update 0.5.15

  Dear pilots!After a year of demo updates, we are thrilled to announce Nion Forge is coming to Steam Next Fest! Along with that there are some news regarding supported devices.NEW: Steam Deck supportNion Forge runs with about 90 fps on Steam Deck, so everything should run very smooth, also on the OLED version.NEW: mac OS silicon supportOn newer Macbooks with Apple Silicon processors you can expect eveerything to work as well.Demo Update 0.5.15Of course, as always, we’ve continued working on our latest demo update and added a few new features to the game. New FeaturesThe Hangar now offers more ways to personalize your fleet. Ships can now be given custom names and their colors can be adjusted, making it easier to recognize your favorite builds while giving each ship its own unique identity.We've also added a screenshot feature. Press F2 at any time during gameplay to capture screenshots of memorable moments, impressive ship designs, or your progress throughout the game.In addition, we've continued working on improving the game's accessibility and overall user experience. Several adjustments to the interface and player guidance have been made to present important information more clearly and make navigating the game more intuitive.LocalizationVarious translation issues have been fixed, and localization consistency has been improved across multiple languages.Bug FixesAs always, this update also includes numerous bug fixes and minor improvements aimed at providing a more stable and enjoyable gameplay experience.
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• Patch Notes·2 May 2026Official

  Demo Update 0.5.14

  # 🔧 Nion Forge – Demo Patch 0.5.14Hello Pilots,this will likely be one of the final demo patches:). Our full focus is now on finishing the game.ːsteamthisː Forge Cores ːsteamthisːWith this patch, we’re introducing a major new system.Forge Cores are designed to give you more freedom in your builds while also providing a noticeable advantage for larger ships.Cores can be found during a run starting from District 2 through various actions. They are divided into:Weapon CoresDefense CoresSupport CoresUpgrade-Weapon CoresEach ship has its own inventory, including a slot bar for socketing Cores.The number and distribution of slots are determined by the modules you install:The more modules you equip, the more Core slots become available. If you install the same module multiple times, the corresponding slots receive a multiplier. A new display in the hangar has been added to show this.The possible effects range from protection and increased thrust to cross-scaling between different weapon classes.For example, you can grant your Rocket Launcher additional Bullet Damage scaling.In total, 37 unique Cores have been added to the game.Upgrade-Weapon CoresIn the full game, each upgrade weapon will receive two Cross-Scaling Cores. These not only increase damage but also add new tactical effects.Examples:The Head Cannon can either trigger explosions on kill or set enemies on fire on critical hits. However, you must choose one of these variants.For the demo, we’ve added two Cores each for the following weapons:Head CannonSpread GunRocket LauncherShock NovaOrbital LaserBackfire BeamYou must first select the weapon at a boss. In subsequent boss fights, there is a chance that instead of another upgrade weapon, you’ll be offered a matching Core.In the full game, after 8 Districts, you’ll typically end up with a combination of 4 upgrade weapons and 4 Upgrade-Weapon Cores.When you choose to take a new weapon or a Core is largely up to you.We hope you enjoy these additions.---## ⚖️ Balancing...
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