Nightmare Reaper — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Patch 3.13 | 2026-05-01 | - Fixed issue where the game would sometimes crash when reflecting an explosive projectile. |
| Patch 3.12 | 2026-04-24 | - Fixed issue where enemies could attack inanimate objects like braziers. - Fixed issue where game could crash when joining a deathmatch game. - Fixed issue where game could crash entering a level with electrified water. - Fixed issue where enemy count could be wrong on client in some levels. - Fixed issue where spawning friendly enemies in multiplayer could affect the enemy count. - Fixed issue where client could crash in multiplayer because of non-player created explosions. |
| Patch 3.11 | 2026-04-22 | - Fixed issue where game would crash when starting some levels in NG+. - Fixed issue where game could randomly crash in multiplayer when a player takes damage. |
| Patch 3.10 | 2026-04-21 | - Fixed issue where treasure counter wouldn't go to zero in NG+. - Fixed issue where hives would be shot behind players. - Fixed issue where end room of boss fight would never open if host was outside the arena when the boss died. - Fixed issue where the game would crash randomly due to weapon desynchronization. |
| Patch 3.9 | 2026-04-14 | - Fixed issue where hives would land behind players or at their feet. - Fixed issue where sapphires would fall through some objects. - Fixed issue where game would crash if an enemy went out of bounds when enemies are shown on the map. - Fixed issue where client movement would sometimes not be replicated on the host at the start of a level. - Fixed issue where players could take damage during the level end section. - Fixed issue where game window could lose mouse cursor focus on some configurations. - Fixed issue where toxicity would be displayed wrong after changing save slot. - Fixed issue where locked pill slots would be wrong after changi |
| Patch 3.8 | 2026-03-29 | - Fixed issue where smart gun turret could crash the game if it had explosive ammo. - Fixed issue where throwing smart gun turret with explosive ammo would cause an explosion and damage the turret. - Fixed issue where the game would crash randomly when causing damage to an object. |
| Patch 3.7 | 2026-03-27 | - Fixed issue where arena progress wouldn't be saved on clients. - Fixed issue where arena clutter combos could reduce your jade. - Fixed issue where joining a game with no password, but with a join password entered, would fail. |
| Patch 3.6 | 2026-03-25 | - Fixed issue where game would crash when changing weapon with some custom input configurations. |
| Patch 3.5 | 2026-03-25 | - Fixed issue where synchronization between host and client could be completely lost on the last level. - Fixed issue where you could get stuck in the weapon wheel when leaving the menu with custom gamepad inputs. - Fixed issue where vertical sensitivity wouldn't be saved properly. |
| Patch 3.4 | 2026-03-24 | - Changed "+100% MAX PETS" into "+100% MAX MINIONS". - Fixed issue where blue orb would sometimes not spawn in coop after killing bosses. - Fixed issue where players could miss key progression items like cartridges. - Fixed issue where game could randomly crash in new game plus. - Fixed issue where grappling hooks could be lost if joining a coop game at an earlier point. - Fixed issue where clients couldn't revive hosts in coop. - Fixed issue where weapon slots at the bottom right could be empty. |
| Patch 3.3 | 2026-03-20 | - Fixed issue where potions and keys in sapphire minigame could be reset in error. - Fixed issue where animations in player setup interface could be wrong. |
| Patch 3.2 | 2026-03-18 | - Fixed issue where game would sometimes crash when leaving an arena. - Fixed issue where you couldn't enter minigames with the gamepad after changing cartridge. - Fixed issue where you could hear other player's footsteps in the hospital. - Fixed issue where topaz pill slots would be locked after changing save slot. - Fixed issue where screen wouldn't be black for an instant after leaving a boss arena. |
| Patch 3.1 | 2026-03-18 | - Fixed issue where game mode in find sessions interface could be empty. - Fixed issue where weapon damage multipliers weren't set properly in new game plus. - Fixed issue where sapphire enemies would use invalid numbers when casting spells. |
| 🎉 Nightmare Reaper Multiplayer Co-Op Is LIVE | 2026-03-17 | It's here.The free co-op update for Nightmare Reaper is live right now. Grab some friends and blast through the full campaign together - every weapon, every loot drop, every run. No limitations. Just chaos.Everything in today's free update:Full 2-4 player campaign co-op, including New Game+Revamped New Game+ with a new skill tree and minigameDeathmatch with randomized weapons and custom game modesNew elite enemies + 15 new "shiny" weapon variants with unique mechanics99 unique weapons total, with a near-infinite combination of random effectsPile of bug fixes and gameplay improvementsEnjoying the game? Now is the perfect time to leave a review |
| Nightmare Reaper Is 50% Off — Co-Op Update Now Live | 2026-03-17 | Today is a great day to try Nightmare Reaper.The free co-op update just dropped. That means if you grab the game today, you're getting the full experience. 30-50 hours of campaign content, fully playable solo or with up to 3 friends. Plus deathmatch, 99 unique weapons, and a soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult (the composer behind Doom Eternal.)What you're getting:Full campaign co-op for 2-4 players, including New Game+Deathmatch mode with randomized weapons and custom game modes99 unique weapons with a near-infinite combination of random effectsSoundtrack by Andrew Hulshult (Doom Eternal) — fully DMCA-freeDark, violent retro FPS chaos with looter |
| 🔥3 Days Until CO-OP Carnage — PLUS 50% OFF | 2026-03-14 | March 17th is almost here. While you're waiting, here's a quick recap about what's dropping:Hours of co-op content. Each of the three chapters runs 7+ hours, and the entire campaign is playable with up to 3 friends. That includes New Game+, which is getting a full overhaul with a new skill tree and new minigame.The soundtrack is by Andrew Hulshult - the composer behind Doom Eternal. If you’ve been playing but haven't cranked the volume yet, now's the time.The music hits as hard as the gameplay, and it’s fully DMCA-free for streamers too.Here's everything dropping March 17, free for existing owners:Full 2-4 player campaign co-op, including New |
| Multiplayer release date | 2026-02-25 | Hi everyone,The Nightmare Reaper multiplayer update will release on March 17th 2026!Check out the insane release date trailer we cooked up: https://youtu.be/0lIsT195N4wThe FREE multiplayer update comes with a bunch of new features:Full 2 to 4 player co-op, including new game+.Unique deathmatch where players get randomized weapons and can even create custom game modes.Revamped new game+ with a new minigame and even more upgrades.A new elite enemy type that drops one of 15 new rare "shiny" weapons that have unique behavior.Lots of bug fixes and improvements.Want to try multiplayer NOW? Just join our Discord and get access to the open beta.Check |
| The Multiplayer Beta Is Live! | 2025-09-02 | We’re excited to announce the Open Beta for Nightmare Reaper’s cooperative multiplayer mode, starting RIGHT NOW! For the first time ever, you’ll be able to dive into the game alongside your friends to rip, tear, and reap together.How to Join the Open BetaTo take part in the multiplayer Open Beta, here’s what you’ll need:A copy of Nightmare Reaper (required for access).Join the official Discord: https://discord.gg/u2pdcGYRequest Beta access directly in the Discord.What to ExpectFull Co-op Gameplay – Play through the entire Nightmare Reaper experience with up-to-4 of your friends.Community Events – Stress tests and community-driven sessions are |
| February 2025 update | 2025-02-10 | Hi everyone, I understand that it's been a long time since I've posted a news item, so here it is! I wish I had more for you guys, but things haven't changed: I'm still working on multiplayer. Because of having two young kids and some draining health issues(non-life threatening), I haven't been able to put as much time into work as I did before. Multiplayer WILL come out and it's going really well, but it's taking a lot of time. The multiplayer update will be free and will contain co-op and some form of deathmatch. There might be other cool things that come with the update, but nothing set in stone yet. Here's a screenshot of the current play |
| September 2023 update | 2023-09-20 | Hi everyone, It's been a while since the last update, so I thought I should post a little something to let you know that I'm still alive and working on the game. As you might know, I've had a second child and this has severely impacted productivity. I'm the only person working on the PC version at the moment, so things are a bit slow. Something crazy cool did happen though! Feardemic, the publisher working on the console versions of NR has created an event named Fear Fest and teamed up with IGN to bring us the Horror Game Awards. They slipped in the coolest indie game promotion I've ever seen, a music video for one of Andrew's NR tracks! Here |