Fish Stick Protocol news & patch notes

Hi Workers! We’re back with a brand-new update for Fish Stick Protocol, bringing new content, improvements, and plenty of fixes to enhance your experience.

Features

• New creature carrying an artifact on its head

• Enemies killed, now, drop artifacts

• Added a new set of artifacts dropped by each enemy

• Added a moving explosive plant enemy appearing in some advanced dimensions

• Added an exotic dimension with it

Update

• New cosmetic items inspired by enemy parts

• Sprint now recharges when empty even if you keep the button pushed down

• Player characters now receive damage visual effects (wounds, pimples…) more often

• Adjusted the cost to unlock Manor rooms

Fixes

• Refactored the way enemies change their aggro and synchronize it online to improve overall online experience

• Fixed some creatures seen moving sideways for some players

• Fixed some creatures changing aggro too rapidly

• Fixed occasional delay for creatures to react to players

• Resolved an issue with the Nibnab (fly monster) sometimes not grabbing the player character even though they are close enough

• Resolved a rare issue when an anomaly plant stayed visible but unresponsive after being killed

• Resolved a synchronization issue on the movement of the anomaly plant that stings

• Enemy projectiles now stop when colliding with objects

• Characters with a size modification now reset their size while in KO state to avoid problems and facilitate reviving

• Disabled ragdoll effect on landing when affected by low gravity anomaly

• Resolved a synchronization issue with Manor score due to pedestals next to the main hall not being counted the same between the host and clients

• Resolved an issue causing an artifact to stay stuck just above or below the portal when coming back from a dimension

• Resolved missing translation for “screen shake” in settings

• Minor visual fixes on artifacts

• Minor animation fixes on creatures

• Minor procedural generation fixes

We’ll continue working on improving the game and adding more content in future updates. As always, feel free to share your feedback and report any issues with us on Steam or \(https://discord.gg/qq6wnVMZTX)]Discord\. Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for more updates! VirginRedemption and the entire Maracas Team

Hi Workers!

The holiday season is here, and we’re excited to celebrate it with you in Fish Stick Protocol.

To celebrate the season, the game will be available at 30% off during the entire Steam Winter Sale, from December 18 to January 5. But that’s not all. This update also brings a special Holiday Season content update featuring brand-new, never-seen-before accessories to customize your character and add a touch of winter spirit to your adventure.

This update also includes various bug fixes and improvements, including fixes for issues where players could lose their customization tickets. We will continue working to improve the game, and we encourage you to report any bugs and share your feedback with us directly on Steam or on our Discord.

We hope you’ll enjoy this festive update as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Thank you for your continued support, and please stay tuned for more updates.

Happy holidays, VirginRedemption and the entire Maracas Team

Hi Workers!

The Steam Awards are here, and this is the first Awards season for Fish Stick Protocol. It has been an great launch, and thanks to all of you we have already passed 100 positive reviews. We are truly grateful for the energy, feedback, and fun the community has brought into the game.

Starting November 24th at 10 AM Pacific, you can nominate Fish Stick Protocol for the “Better With Friends” category. The game has always been about teamwork, shared chaos, and memorable moments with others, so if you enjoyed playing together, we would love your nomination.

A Small Thank You Gift

During the Steam Awards period, you can enter the code ISEEU in-game to unlock a special limited-time keychain. This is our way of celebrating the event and thanking you for supporting the game from the very beginning.

Haven’t Left a Review Yet?

If you have been enjoying the game but have not left a review yet, this is a perfect time. Reviews help more players discover Fish Stick Protocol and make a huge impact for a small team like ours.

Thank you again for all your support during launch week and beyond. We cannot wait to keep growing the game with you. Let’s make “Better With Friends” ours! Cheers, -VirginRedemption and the entire Maracas Team

Workers! Fish Stick Protocol is live.

You can now jump into the chaotic co-op world of dimension-hopping missions, unpredictable physics, and pure team-driven fun.

To thank everyone for the incredible support, the game is launching with a 30% discount for a limited time.

As a special bonus for early players, you will also find a unique code displayed in-game during the first week. Enter it to unlock exclusive items to customize your character and show that you were there from the very beginning.

In the coming weeks, we will continue to expand and polish the game with:

• Localization update

• Ongoing support and bug fixing

• Various improvements and quality-of-life updates

Grab your friends, gear up, and prepare for some unforgettable chaos.

Play Fish Stick Protocol now:

Join our Discord

Thank you for helping us make this dream a reality and for joining us at launch. We cannot wait to see what kind of madness you create. -VirginRedemption and the entire Maracas Team

Hi Workers,

The wait is almost over. Fish Stick Protocol launches tomorrow, November 5 at 5 PM CET, and we could not be more excited to finally share it with you.

To celebrate, we are hosting a special live launch event on our Discord, and you are invited.

We will be counting down to release together, pushing the launch button live, and hanging out with the community to answer your questions in real time.

Join us for some laughs, chaos, and the very first moments of Fish Stick Protocol going live.

Join the Discord

See you there, and get ready to dive into the madness tomorrow. Cheers, -VirginRedemption and the entire Maracas Team

Hi Workers, To celebrate the upcoming release of Fish Stick Protocol on November 5, we’re giving away Steam keys for the full game!

How to enter:

Hi Workers!

We’ve fixed the issue that was causing the game to crash. The demo is now fully playable and will remain live until Friday.

If you tried it earlier and ran into problems, we’d love for you to give it another go. Your feedback helps us a lot, so thank you to everyone who took the time to play and share their thoughts!

Cheers, -VirginRedemption

Hello Workers! 

We are excited to announce that Fish Stick Protocol is participating in Steam Next Fest, and the free demo is available now. This is your opportunity to experience the chaotic co-op gameplay ahead of the full release on November 5, 2025.

To celebrate, a special code is displayed on the demo’s launch screen. Entering it will unlock a set of exclusive cosmetic items that can only be obtained during Steam Next Fest.

Streamers can also unlock a personalized cosmetic item featuring their Twitch profile picture by entering the code format twitch:\ in the in-game shop.

The demo is available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish.

Play the demo today and add Fish Stick Protocol to your wishlist to stay updated on the road to launch.

Play the Demo on Steam

Hey Workers,

We have some exciting news from HQ! The Fish Stick Protocol demo is now available in 10 languages. You can now explore, experiment, and cause a little chaos in your own language.

Supported Languages: English Français (French) Deutsch (German) Italiano (Italian) Español (Spanish) Polski (Polish) Português - Brasil (Brazilian Portuguese) 中文 (Simplified Chinese) 日本語 (Japanese) 한국어 (Korean)

We can’t wait to see how you all experience the game in your own words. Jump in, play around, and let us know if anything feels off. Your feedback helps us make Fish Stick Protocol even better for everyone. Try it out today and enjoy the demo in your language!

– VirginRedemption from Maracas Studio

Hi Workers,

Starting today, you and your friends can officially get tossed into strange, hostile dimensions and start decorating your boss's manor like the true, slightly reckless interior designers you were always meant to be. The chaos begins now.

Download the demo here:

What’s in the demo

Dimensions

• Explore dimensions up to hostility 3

• A few exotic ones might appear if luck is on your side

Shop

• Two trusty consumable tools plus the mighty party popper

• The more advanced gadgets will have to wait for the full game

Hub equipment

• Some upgrades for the hub are available

• Unlockables in the demo: selling machine, some storage shelves, paint showers

• Not in demo: elevator, cleaning machine, most shelves, soundboard

Manor

• The entrance and lobby are available at the start

• The main hall can be unlocked

• The rest of the manor remains locked in the demo

Cosmetics

• A short selection of hats, charms, and backpacks is ready

• Most of the cosmetic items are locked for now

Indie Fan Fest

We are also part of the very first Indie Fan Fest organized by The Mix and Digital Bandidos. For the event I put together a brand new gameplay video with my commentary on top.

You can watch the event live on Twitch on September 24 at 9 AM PDT / 6 PM CEST

Thank you for checking out the demo. I cannot wait to see the messes you create, the artifacts you grab, and the very creative ways you will probably get yourselves killed. If you enjoy the demo and feel like sharing your thoughts, leaving a review on Steam helps us a ton.

- VirginRedemption (I am the purple one in the gif)

Hello Workers,

Thank you so much for playing Fish Stick Protocol, sharing your feedback, and reporting issues. Over 7,326 workers joined the open beta, which is an incredible number for a small indie game that came out of nowhere. We truly cannot thank you enough for your support.

If you would like to help us even more in shaping the game for release, please consider adding it to your wishlist. It really makes a big difference for indie teams like ours.

You are also welcome to join our Discord to chat with the devs, catch the latest news, get sneak peeks, and sometimes even play the game with us.

See you at the coffee machine ☕

Cheers, VirginRedemption and the entire Maracas Team

Hey everyone! Here's what’s coming this summer for Fish Stick Protocol and how you can be part of it:

Open Beta on Steam – August 14 to 25

Everyone will be able to join the Open Beta directly on Steam

Make sure to:

• Request access on the Steam page under "Join the Fish Stick Protocol Playtest",

• Wishlist the game if you haven’t already, it really helps us,

During the Open Beta:

• Feel free to share content (screenshots, streams, videos – all welcome),

• Drop your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports here on Discord or in the Steam Community Hub,

Reminder: This is still an in-development version of the game, so bugs and missing content are expected. Your help is crucial in shaping Fish Stick Protocol into something great

Thanks for being part of the journey!