Drunken Wrestlers 2 — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Problems with accessing game servers in the Russian Federation | 2025-10-24 | Recently, there have been issues with accessing the game's servers from within the Russian Federation. I am not restricting access for anyone myself. Unfortunately, Roskomnadzor (the Russian state media regulator) blocks many services indiscriminately, for example, Cloudflare and OVH. Drunken Wrestlers 2 uses Cloudflare and OVH servers, so if you are in the Russian Federation and are considering purchasing the game, please be aware that additional measures may be required to be able to play online. - Oleg |
| Change of plans | 2025-02-07 | I've decided to make Drunken Wrestlers 2 a paid game. I do not take this decision lightly. In fact, this is the hardest decision I've had to make in my entire life. However, I see no other way forward. Here are the three main factors that have contributed to this decision: 1. Drunken Wrestlers 2 has suffered the same fate as Spacewar Recently, pirates started abusing Drunken Wrestlers 2 to emulate online features in pirated games, similar to how Spacewar is used: https://youtu.be/Xg7_dD3-QTc (Skip to 7:44 for the relevant part) Drunken Wrestlers 2 is free and utilizes pretty much every online feature available on Steam, so it's perfect for on |
| early access build 3112 (06.02.2025) - patch notes | 2025-02-07 | early access build 3112 (06.02.2025) changes: • improved controller support early access build 3115 (13.02.2025) changes: • "host a room" button now opens "custom room" tab early access build 3117 (14.02.2025) changes: • added names for control schemes in the settings • escape key now cancels controls rebinding • bugfix early access build 3120 (22.02.2025) changes: • default match time is now 10 minutes • "other" control scheme is now used for the old Unity Input • removed color clamping from character presets • applied color clamping to grand champ trail lights • removed the ability to cancel controls rebinding with escape key early access b |
| early access build 3097 (07.12.2023) - patch notes | 2023-12-07 | early access build 3097 (07.12.2023) changes: • new server select system • updated Shalkii - Sousy Burger Patty *** to full version • fixed elf hat collision issues • small bugfixes early access build 3099 (11.12.2023) changes: • fixed a visual bug with some cosmetic items • fixed missing UnityEngine.UIModile.dll reference for mods • fixed main menu bug when servers are unreachable early access build 3100 (19.12.2023) changes: • steam invite system fixes |
| early access build 3089 (03.07.2023) - patch notes | 2023-07-03 | early access build 3089 (03.07.2023) changes: • added portuguese language • added spanish language • added turkish language • added german language • added polish language • added french language • added korean language • replay recording is now disabled by default • corrected spelling error in build version early access build 3090 (08.07.2023) changes: • patched an exploit |
| Online servers are back! | 2023-06-01 | I am pleased to announce that servers have been paid for and are back online! - Oleg |
| Online servers are going to be shut down on December 7th | 2022-12-02 | Over the last few months my financial situation has worsened significantly. 1 USD is equal to 50-60 RUB now, while it used to be 70-80. So, for every US dollar, I now get 25% less Russian rubles. On top of that, foreign banks now charge enormous fees for every transaction going into Russia. This month alone they charged about $250 in fees, which is more than half the cost of the servers per month. For 2 months in a row I had to borrow money to pay my rent while I was prioritizing the servers, but I can't continue like this any longer. I've decided to move out and leave Russia while the borders are still open. This will cost me a lot, and I wo |
| HOTFIX | 2022-05-31 | We are currently experiencing an attack by a hacker, this hotfix aims to patch some vulnerabilities. We are also moving our servers behind Cloudflare, so the account database servers may be temporarily unreachable today. Patch Notesearly access build 3001 (10.06.2022) changes: added 2 new preinstalled maps updated 3 preinstalled maps fixed steam avatars not showing up patched exploits and improved security removed 2 preinstalled maps removed a few common character combinations form profanity filter small tweaks to room list screen fixed block not working when your opponent is directly above or below you fixed visibility setting in custom room |
| July, Week 4 - Updates | 2021-07-30 | Key changes New Items Track Top (5 variations) Track Pants (5 variations) Low Top Sneakers (6 variations) High Top Sneakers (6 variations) Propeller Cap Mushroom Hat Snapback Hat (11 variations) Dress Shirt (8 variations) Dress Pants (6 variations) |
| July, Week 3 - Updates | 2021-07-21 | Key changes Competitive Ranks MMR has been reset. Competitive Rewards More Bot Difficulties Easiest Easy Normal Hard Hardest Patch Notesearly access build 2941 (21.07.2021) changes: added competitive ranks added competitive rewards added more difficulty levels mmr reset competitive tab now shows the number of players in competitive in offline mode, timer no longer continues while the game is paused camera behavior when exiting eliminated screen has been fixed jazz bar map is now more stable small bugfixes Keep in touch: discord.gg/dw2 - Oleg |
| July, Week 1 - Updates | 2021-07-06 | Key changes In-Depth Tutorial Hard Bot New/Updated Preinstalled Maps Gameplay Changes arms can no longer be dismembered above 50 health spine breaker no longer occurs above 30 health dismembered bodyparts can no longer get damaged by environment clinch breaks no longer give points you can now perfect block damage from the environment blocks now also have a sound effect bot is now less likely to keep running away if you're spamming attacks easy bot is now less likely to use clinch break Bugfixes See patch notes below for more details Patch Notesearly access build 2888 (06.07.2021) changes: in-depth tutorial added hard bot difficulty improved r |
| I ̶a̶m̶ was unable to pay for the servers this month. | 2021-06-03 | EDIT: We've raised over $500, and I am now able to pay for the servers! Thank you to everyone who contributed! If any of the contributors would like a shout out or some in-game reward feel free to DM me on Discord or by email --- Last month, the game had a huge and sudden spike in traction. Player count on Android at some point reached 100,000 active players per day. This would be great news if not one problem: because of a spike in bandwidth usage, server costs suddenly went up as well. For the month of May, I have to pay $890.43 for the servers. If I don't pay until 7th of June, the game will get limited to 20 concurrent players. I don't ha |
| May - Updates | 2021-05-11 | Key changes Localization Support and Russian Language Localization files are located in *GAME_FOLDER*/Files/languages/ Gameplay Changes removed artificial knockdowns reduced low hp damage boost by 40% reduced knockdown bonus to 25 points kills are now counted towards a player who did the most damage regen rate has been clamped to 3 hp per frame max knockdown bonus is now triggered by your opponent actually falling over you will no longer receive damage points if your hit was perfect blocked points for combos and significant strikes are now given regardless of whether they were perfect blocked Requested Feature: Max Ping Setting Custom rooms c |
| Pro League - Fight Night #3 (NA) is taking place April 25th! | 2021-04-25 | Fight Night is a regular event showcasing the competitive side of Drunken Wrestlers 2. Fight schedule for April 25th: Allosaur Hell vs eyeballsac TrillLarry vs Michu thedubiousone vs BDK Fastskull vs Motley Pakkuwakku vs Mr. Krabs HankMan64 vs nm41 If you would like to take part in future Pro League events, join the Drunken Wrestlers 2 Discord server and type !pro in #commands-and-spam - Oleg |
| Pro League - Fight Night #3 (EU) is taking place April 24th! | 2021-04-22 | Fight Night is a regular event showcasing the competitive side of Drunken Wrestlers 2. Fight schedule for April 24th: Coa vs LeonDono Amingo vs analfister Zivese vs patt helking vs AUSTIN 3:16 Quad07 vs Cheers SkutteOleg vs ToxicYugi If you would like to take part in future Pro League events, join the Drunken Wrestlers 2 Discord server and type !pro in #commands-and-spam - Oleg |
| April 1st Temporary Update | 2021-03-31 | For the duration of April 1st, max player limit has been increased to 50 players! Let's see what will fail first, my servers or your internet ːlunar2019piginablanketː - Oleg |
| March - Updates | 2021-03-28 | Patch Notesearly access build 2787 (06.03.2021) changes: moved cape to accessories tab added an option to display debug info patched an exploit early access build 2795 (29.03.2021) changes: fixed targeting system malfunctions when there are multiple bots/players with the same name fixed team based gamemode not loading properly buffered RPCs are now working added windows taskbar flashing when a match starts added Player.Alive property to the modding api music player no longer pops up mid-game if music is muted script error fixes bugfixes Keep in touch: discord.gg/dw2 - Oleg |
| February - Updates | 2021-02-21 | Patch Notesearly access build 2767 (21.02.2021) changes: you can now disable camera shake in the settings you can now disable audience sounds in the settings you can now enable automatic replay saving in the settings added a ping indicator to room list screen added a noclip option to replay player added an option to skip physics frames during lag spikes fixed framerate cap resetting to 144 on 144+ hz monitors fixed "connection lost" text not always properly displaying fixed lighting inconsistencies between editor and actual game Keep in touch: discord.gg/dw2 - Oleg |
| January - Updates | 2021-01-07 | Patch Notesearly access build 2710 (07.01.2021) changes: added "finisher" and "assist" point bonuses halved the amount of points you get for non-perfect block replaced leave button with end match button fixed players sometimes regenerating past 100 hp removed legacy free camera mode christmas items are no longer purchasable and are now marketable early access build 2737 (17.01.2021) changes: it is now possible to enter and exit spectator mode mid-game small quality of life improvements bugfixes early access build 2753 (23.01.2021) changes: ability to disable crossplay when creating a room small bugfixes Keep in touch: discord.gg/dw2 - Oleg |
| December - Updates | 2020-12-16 | Development of the game was fairly slow over the last few months because I was mostly working on Android version of this game. It is now out on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skutteoleg.dw2 With mobile release, came changes to Steam version: Key changes New Menu UI New Items Santa Suit Directly purchasable until January 7th, marketable afterwards. Elf Costume Directly purchasable until January 7th, marketable afterwards. Snowflakes Directly purchasable until January 7th, marketable afterwards. Makes snow particles spawn from your hands. Offline Mode With Random BotsYou can now play offline against a bot dressed |