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• Patch Notes·3 Sept 2026Official

  Newest Patch Notes & Teaser

  Hop in the Newest Patch!Jump into today’s patch featuring new Anti-Aliasing options, Framerate caps, Simplified Chinese localization, and a stabilized Replay system.Patch NotesUI & LocalizationSimplified Chinese Support: Thanks to the help of users GEGT and Cattsilisk the core game and major menus have been fully localized for Simplified Chinese (zh).Editor Notice: The Level Editor is still in development and currently remains in English.Graphics & SettingsAnti-Aliasing: Added a new Anti-Aliasing setting to the graphics menu, featuring FXAA and SMAA options for improved visuals.Frame Rate Limit: Added a Frame Rate limit setting, including an Uncapped option, to give full control over performance. Replays & StabilityReplay Stability: Fixed a major bug that caused severe lag spikes and engine freezes during chaotic replays.Gore Accuracy: Greatly improved blood and gore accuracy in replays, ensuring hit decals and severed limbs sync perfectly with the original gameplay.Level Updates Teaser: A Message From OptionalSpaceHello Maximum Action fans! I'm excited to share a look at some upcoming level updates for Maximum Action. With recent improvements to the replay system, I am planning to refine several existing levels to make encounters tighter, layouts more purposeful, and to make sure replays are action packed . The Town level from High Noon to Yuma is currently undergoing a full layout overhaul.Building on everything we loved about the original, I am working to improve the building scale, texture use, and streamlining the environments to keep your momentum going. Ensuring every room is purposefully built for chaos and cutting out the empty space.This new white‑box layout focuses on improving player navigation with more options, better cover placement and adding new enterable buildings that open up opportunities for shootouts and unique replay moments.I am also looking to improve other classic levels, including Rooftop, Restaurant, Nightclub, and Good Luck Parking, ensu...
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• Patch Notes·30 Jul 2026Official

  0.96 PATCH and STEAMDECK Support

  PATCH NOTES: -Fixed replays in Good Luck Parking -Added new color picker UI for character customization menu -Fixed AI attack, slide, roll, animations being cut off, and missing diving right animation -Fixed broken control tips in Mean Streets and Rooftop -Added more controller support to the editor. You can now click using your "Fire" button usually right trigger on the controller -Fixed a bug where UI navigation would break when leaving the cheat menu on controller -Fixed "toggle noclip" console command, noclipping player control now works much better and actually lets you fly through geometry -Fixed broken photomode controls in arctic 2 -Added controller support for color picking in character customization menu -Input fields for character name and studio name now work on steam deck -Fixed issue where steam deck resolution was locked at 1280x800Playable On Steam DeckUpdated Color Picker for Character Customization Window
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• Patch Notes·26 Jun 2026Official

  0.96 UPDATE RELEASE

  Maximum Action 0.96 Is Live!So happy to finally set this update live on the main branch of the game! Lots of new levels, improvements, and features.Arctic 2Arctic 2 is here! Fight your way through an underground missile silo and reach the Runway just in time for the missile launch. New original music from the genius himself Daniel J. Stimac.This level is still a bit rough around the edges and a work in progress! Wanted to get it out to you all to enjoy, expect improvements with lighting textures and sound effects coming soon.Arctic EndlessChill out and fight endless waves of enemies in this icy cool launch room. Stay frosty and try not to shoot up too many of the computers. And enjoy the unique background music track for this level.Jungle 2An all new Jungle sequel is officially dropped! With a new music track from Daniel J. Stimac. Snake your way through the military base dodging helicopter fire to an action packed boss fight. 1v1 with a tank. Make sure not to stray too far from an extra RPGReworked JungleThe new Jungle has officially replaced the old. A much tighter and more focused design still with room for multiple paths and exploration. Also keep an eye out for hidden motorcycles and sniping points.Improved ReplaysReplays have seen huge improvements from playback accuracy and animation to an overhaul of the AI director system. Become actor and the director at the same time! Angles are dynamically created based on your gameplay! Time your headshots and dives to choreograph your own action film.New Highlight Mode (Beta)A highlight reel of your replay will automatically play in the background when you complete a scene! (ALPHA) expect bugs like missing weapons, gun effects, physics glitches etc..Upgraded Player FacesNew Player Faces with full eye movement, dynamic expressions and blinking! ;)Third Person ModeEnjoy all of Maximum Action from a new perspective!You can now Toggle Third Person Mode On/Off in the Sandbox MenuUpgraded First Person Hand TexturesImproved t...
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• Announcements·8 May 2026Official

  0.96 Testing Branch Updated!

  Go try out the next update before full release!Go to Properties > Betas.Select "0.90_testing" from the dropdown.New Jungle 1!New Jungle 2!New Tank Boss Fight!New Player Faces with full eye movement, dynamic expressions and blinking! ;)New First Person Hand Textures!Improved Replays!Lots of new angles added to the auto director for replays!Third Person Mode!Open the console '~' and type the command 'toggle thirdperson'Highlight Mode! (ALPHA EXPECT BUGS)Go to Properties > Betas.Select "0.90_testing" from the dropdown.Thanks to you all for your continued support!!
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• Announcements·19 Dec 2025Official

  Maximum Action December News

  December Development UpdateIt's been awhile since the last Maximum Action update, wanted to show some screenshots of what I've been working on and what's coming next for the game! Happy Holidays!No new official updates but switch to the testing branch to try out what's in progress! Go to Properties -> Betas -> 0.90_testing Playback cleanup updates A testing branch update released in November with the first version of the overhauled replay system. New highlight mode and hugely improved playback. Still lots of quirks to work out but overall this new system sets the core foundation of what will be an amazing and finalized action movie directing simulator.A whole new level of coolness as you play Maximum Action not only to feel like a badass but look like one too. Working hard on this to add more John Woo like cinematography with unique dynamic camera angles like slow motion bullet cams or reloads.New updates for character textures Experimenting with updating textures for characters, faces, and the first person hands for the game. Cleaner and more detail while keeping the style. (Work in progress)Old versus new face textures (Work In Progress)New updated textures for props Improving props textures and models for foliage, trees, grass, in the new Jungle LevelsLevel layout improvements for Jungle 1 and 2Big layout improvements, more detail and more fun in the new Jungle LevelsCovert Ultra DemoThe Covert Ultra Demo is the closest it's ever been for you all to get your hands on it. Just polishing and fine tuning to ensure it'll be a great little vertical slice of what's to come for the game. So excited for you all to get your hands on it.Thank you all for your continued support!Have a Maximum Holiday!
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