Grind Survivors news & patch notes

Fellow Demon Hunters!

This small patch improves Infinity Mode balance and resets the leaderboards.

• Infinity Mode: Enemy Resistance now scales three times slower, making long runs less punishing.

• Leaderboards: A fresh start! Leaderboards have been wiped, so everyone has another chance to claim the top ranks.

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Fellow Demon Hunters!

We've fixed several crashes and continue improving game stability.

Crash Fixes

• Fixed multiple crashes related to modified enemies.

• Fixed multiple crashes related to projectiles.

• Fixed a crash that could occur after killing a Mortar enemy with the Cluster modifier.

We're continuing to investigate crashes. Every crash and every report you send helps make the game more stable.

Thank you!

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Fellow Demon Hunters!

The Leaderboard Seasons Update is LIVE, and the leaderboard system has been updated with seasonal resets.

Before we get into the details, we'd like to address some of the feedback we've received since the release of the Skill Tree & Enemy Variety Update a few weeks ago.

Many of you experienced slower-than-intended progression, tougher enemies, and, unfortunately, an unusually high number of crashes. We hear you. Looking back, we may have been a little too ambitious with some of our gameplay changes.

Over the past weeks, we've released several hotfixes targeting progression speed, balance, and stability. The overall experience should now be much smoother and more enjoyable.

That said, we'd love to hear directly from you. Alongside today's update, we've put together a short survey to help us better understand what's working, what isn't, and where we should focus our efforts next.

We'd be incredibly grateful if you could take a minute to participate. Your feedback helps us identify problems faster and make better decisions for future updates.

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What's New?

• Leaderboards now reset every 2 weeks.

• A countdown timer shows exactly when the current season ends.

• Friends' best scores are preserved, so you can always compare your achievements.

Fixes

• Fixed multiple random crashes.

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Hello Demon Hunters,

we are back with more news! 😈

In case you missed it, we recently released our major content update: Skill Tree & Enemy Variety! The update introduced a significantly expanded Skill Tree with new branches, progression options, enemy modifiers, and many new enemies to fight. Which brings us to the next point... Since the Major Update launched, we've already released TWO BALANCE HOTFIXES based on your feedback.

It turned out some modified enemies became a bit TOO grindy. 😅

The hotfixes reduced enemy health, adjusted spawn rates, and improved progression pacing to make runs feel smoother and more enjoyable. Our goal is to challenge your builds, not your patience.

If you've played the update recently, we would really appreciate your feedback on Steam.

Does the new Skill Tree feel better?

Is the enemy difficulty in a good place now?

Are there still systems that need more tuning?

Please give us your feedback on Steam - we really need it:

BALTIC SHOWCASE 2026

We are also happy to announce that Grind Survivors is participating in the Baltic Showcase 2026 on Steam!

The event celebrates indie games from across the Baltic Sea region, including Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Ukraine.

This year's showcase also features nominees and winners of the Digital Vikings Awards, highlighting some of the most exciting indie games from the region. If you're looking for new indie gems to play, make sure to check out the event page and discover what our fellow developers have been cooking.

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Fellow Demon Hunters!

Another round of balance changes to make progression smoother and more enjoyable. Because, apparently some of the enemies became a bit TOO grindy after the recent Major Update.

With this hotfix, we already released two quick balance patches after discovering that some enemies became unintendedly too grindy. The goal is to challenge your builds, not your patience.

We would really appreciate you to provide us with your feedback on Steam; we really need it. Does the Skill Tree progression and enemy difficulty feel better now? Or are there still issues we should tackle?

Here's the latest Hotfix changelog:

Hell Dust Drops

• Hell Dust drop rates have been significantly increased across the game.

• Bosses now reward significantly more HellDust.

• Hell Dust scaling across higher difficulty levels has been greatly improved.

Skill Tree Improvements

• Increased stat gains from several Skill Tree perks.

• Expanded the upgrade limits of several Skill Tree perks.

Enemies

• Reduced the overall health of enemies across all difficulty levels.

• Significantly reduced health scaling from enemy modifiers.

• Significantly reduced the amount of healing enemies receive.

• Significantly reduced the physical damage resistance of modified enemies.

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• Reduced HP and spawn rate for modified enemies across all difficulty levels.

Enjoy!

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Fellow Demon Hunters!

The Skill Tree & Enemy Variety Update is here, bringing new build customization options, expanded progression, new stats, and plenty of new enemies to take down!

Warning: Current Skill Tree progress will be fully refunded, allowing all players to respec from scratch. Future Skill Tree refunds will return only 90% of invested resources.

Enemy Modifiers

Inspired by some of our favorite action RPGs, we've added a new system to increase enemy variety. Enemy packs can now spawn with special modifiers that change their stats, behavior, visuals, and rewards.

Some of the modifiers include:

• Armored – highly resistant to physical damage.

• Duplicator – splits into smaller enemies upon death.

• Shrapnel – releases projectiles when killed.

• Anchor – slows players within its aura.

• Spike – leaves behind a dangerous hazard upon death.

And more other modifiers to discover!

Expanded Skill Tree

The Skill Tree is now significantly larger than before.

We've expanded the tree with new branches, each focused on a distinct playstyle and offering more opportunities to specialize your build.

Updated Skill Tree Branches

• ENVY Master elemental damage and status effects. Chain lightning between enemies, strengthen frost effects, create larger explosions, spread curses, and unlock powerful burn synergies.

• GREED Focus on economy and progression. Earn more Ash, gain more XP, improve pickups, scale faster, and grow stronger throughout a run.

• PRIDE Enhance mobility and survivability. Dash more often, move faster, recover health, and cheat death when things get dangerous.

• WRATH Pure combat power. Increase damage, attack speed, critical strikes, reload speed, and weapon range.

• GLUTTONY Become a master of the Forge. Reduce crafting costs, strengthen affixes, improve upgrade success rates, and make better use of your resources.

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The QOL Update is live! We’ve revisited the Forge and improved the overall experience for players managing hundreds of weapons in their inventory. Rune Presets are also here, making it much faster to switch between different builds.

UI/UX & Quality of Life

• Forge / Infuse now supports faster mass weapon merging

• Forge / Recycle now lets you quickly scrap multiple non-filtered weapons with minimal actions

• Runes can now save and quickly switch between different rune builds

• Added weapon sorting by DPS in the Arsenal

Fixes

• Fixed Sparks VFX breaking in certain situations

• Fixed Napalm VFX flickering when large numbers of enemies die simultaneously

• Fixed incorrect VFX for Baldur’s Strike, Mortar, and Cluster attacks

• Fixed Demolisher Epicenter VFX size not matching the actual attack radius

• Fixed FPS drops in the third biome

• Fixed multiple localization issues

Other

• Additional stability and visual polish improvements

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The Major Update: Affixes Expansion is now live! We’ve overhauled how weapon modifiers work to give you more control, more variety, and more power.

Affix Rarity and Affix Pool

Affixes now have their own rarity tiers, independent of weapon rarity. While any weapon can technically roll any affix quality, higher-tier weapons have a significantly better chance of rolling a Legendary affix.

We’ve also doubled the number of affixes in the game, with most of the new additions focused on increasing DPS.

The Reforge System (Reroll)

You can now reroll both affix values and affix types using your extra Helldust. The reroll cost increases with each attempt.

Filters

Managing hundreds of weapons is now easier with the newly added Affix Filters.

Other Changes and Fixes

UI/UX

• Fixed Reforge widget behavior when switching between Forge tabs

Perks

• Translocation

  • Now has a 50% chance to trigger

  • Projectiles that fail to translocate will no longer roll the chance again

• Vitality

  • Now adds 5 health points instead of doubling health

Gameplay Fixes

• Altars can no longer be destroyed while being captured

• Altars are now destroyed only when:

  • capture progress drops to 0

  • capture is completed

• Fixed Baldur shaking during its appearance animation

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where skull drops could get stuck in obstacles

• Fixed input loss when quickly selecting weapons for recycling (controller)

• Fixed Railgun ability spawning duplicate projectiles at low HP

Platform

• Improved system preferences handling for Steam Deck

  • Settings such as resolution, VSync, frame limit, effects, and brightness are now handled per device

General

• Fixed another set of rare crashes

• Fixed another set of UI/UX controller input bugs and freezes

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Demon Hunters,

we are back with good news! 😈

After evaluating all your feedback on Steam and Discord, we’re happy to present our roadmap! It outlines our content update plan for the coming months. Since our overwhelming launch, we’ve also released two patches to improve functionality for you (Patch #1 Changelog and Patch #2 Changelog).

We are currently working on our first major FREE content update: Affixes Expansion. You’ll get twice as many Affixes! Future updates will also include more quality-of-life improvements, a Skill Tree rework, enhanced enemy variety, new biomes, leaderboard seasons, boss refinements and more!

That means - the grind goes on. 💪

ROADMAP OVERVIEW

MAJOR UPDATE

AFFIXES EXPANSION Twice as many affixes!

REGULAR UPDATE

QUALITY-OF-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS Rune presets, improved weapon sorting, and more UX upgrades!

MAJOR UPDATE

SKILL TREE REWORK New skills and additional mechanics!

REGULAR UPDATE

ENHANCED ENEMY VARIETY Existing enemies with new features!

REGULAR UPDATE

LEADERBOARD SEASONS Periodic leaderboard resets to keep things fresh!

MAJOR UPDATE

BIOMES OVERHAUL Map modifiers and hazards affecting both players and enemies!

REGULAR UPDATE

BOSS REFINEMENTS More intense and consistently challenging boss fights!

…AND MORE!!!

Note: Features and release timing are not final and may change.

Post-Release Update #2

New Readability Options, Bug Fixes and more.

UI/UX & Quality of Life

• Added an option to highlight enemies close to the player (enabled by default)

• Added an option to show HP bars above hit enemies (disabled by default for smaller enemies)

• Extended scrollbar interaction with faster scrolling and added scrollbars for list screens

• Added a 0.5s delay before perk selection to prevent accidental double clicks

Gameplay

• Added a short coyote time window for Dash. Dashing at the moment of taking damage now avoids the hit

• Forge Improve now removes only 1 level on failure instead of all levels

• Reworked ability cooldown reduction for the Faceless Rage perk:

  • Old: -0.1s per kill

  • New: -1% of remaining cooldown per kill

• The second stack of the Heavy Shot synergy now applies immediately in Infinity Mode

• The Yoga icon now appears in the buff tray when standing on burning ground, and the Crit bonus is applied correctly

• Implemented new Burn status logic to prevent flickering fire VFX

• Digger no longer repeatedly hides underground and will not deal damage unexpectedly

• Fixed gaps in enemy wave spawns in Infinity Mode

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the game could get stuck on pause when changing focus during a win sequence

• Fixed power-up pickup animation breaking when moving away too quickly

• Boss 3 can no longer get stuck underground

• Cursed Explosion now applies the correct damage type

Other

• Multiple rare crashes fixed

• Multiple localization issues fixed

• Fixed several UI/UX controller input bugs and freezes

• Improved audio mix balancing for some in-game effects

Post-release Update #1

Stability improvements, balance changes and bug fixes

Balance

• Burned Forest difficulty slightly decreased for DARK 2 and DARK 3

• Tesla Gun damage reduced due to overperformance in demon slaying

Supporter Pack

• Fixed an issue where weapon skins were only applied to one SMG during the first run

Leaderboards

• “Show Friends Only” now works correctly in Infinity Leaderboards

Controller

• Fixed controller hint overlapping with achievement reward icons

• Fixed an issue where controller navigation stopped working in some menus after using a mouse

Achievements

• Fixed “New” notification reappearing on achievements

• Fixed an issue where some completed achievements were not saved after restarting the game

Enemies & VFX

• Disabled Demolisher rotation during the Explode attack

• Improved Boss 2 sword VFX

Settings

• Fixed “Reset to Default” not restoring some settings properly

Other

• Various small visual and UI/UX improvements

• Multiple crashes fixed

• Multiple SFX issues fixed

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Fellow Demon Hunters!

Post-release update #2 is here. This update focuses on combat readability, UX improvements, and overall game feel.

UI/UX & Quality of Life

• Added an option to highlight enemies close to the player (enabled by default)

• Added an option to show HP bars above hit enemies (disabled by default for smaller enemies)

• Extended scrollbar interaction with faster scrolling and added scrollbars for list screens

• Added a 0.5s delay before perk selection to prevent accidental double clicks

Gameplay

• Added a short coyote time window for Dash. Dashing at the moment of taking damage now avoids the hit

• Forge Improve now removes only 1 level on failure instead of all levels

• Reworked ability cooldown reduction for the Faceless Rage perk:

  • Old: -0.1s per kill

  • New: -1% of remaining cooldown per kill

• The second stack of the Heavy Shot synergy now applies immediately in Infinity Mode

• The Yoga icon now appears in the buff tray when standing on burning ground, and the Crit bonus is applied correctly

• Implemented new Burn status logic to prevent flickering fire VFX

• Digger no longer repeatedly hides underground and will not deal damage unexpectedly

• Fixed gaps in enemy wave spawns in Infinity Mode

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the game could get stuck on pause when changing focus during a win sequence

• Fixed power-up pickup animation breaking when moving away too quickly

• Boss 3 can no longer get stuck underground

• Cursed Explosion now applies the correct damage type

Other

• Multiple rare crashes fixed

• Multiple localization issues fixed

• Fixed several UI/UX controller input bugs and freezes

• Improved audio mix balancing for some in-game effects

Got feedback to unload, builds to forge, or just want to sharpen your skills with fellow demon hunters and chat with the devs before the next hellgate opens?

First post-release hotfix is here!

For this, we focused on the most reported issues and overall stability. More updates are on the way.

Balance

• Burned Forest difficulty slightly decreased for DARK 2 and DARK 3

• Tesla Gun damage reduced due to overperformance in demon slaying

Supporter Pack

• Fixed an issue where weapon skins were only applied to one SMG during the first run

Leaderboards

• “Show Friends Only” now works correctly in Infinity Leaderboards

Controller

• Fixed controller hint overlapping with achievement reward icons

• Fixed an issue where controller navigation stopped working in some menus after using a mouse

Achievements

• Fixed “New” notification reappearing on achievements

• Fixed an issue where some completed achievements were not saved after restarting the game

Enemies & VFX

• Disabled Demolisher rotation during the Explode attack

• Improved Boss 2 sword VFX

Settings

• Fixed “Reset to Default” not restoring some settings properly

Other

• Various small visual and UI/UX improvements

• Multiple crashes fixed

• Multiple SFX issues fixed

Thanks everyone for your ongoing support!

Fellow Demon Hunters, thank you so much for all the support since launch.

We're really happy with how things have been going so far. Seeing so many of you jump in, leave reviews, and spend time with the game has been amazing.

Now it's time to keep improving. As always, we're collecting your feedback and gameplay data and using it to decide what to focus on next. We're also taking in all your reviews, positive and negative alike, and they help us pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of the current version.

We don't have exact dates yet, but here's the direction we're heading in:

Phase 1: Stability, Bugs, and Balance Tweaks

• Fixing crashes, bugs, and any progression issues.

• Smoothing out difficulty spikes, weapon balance, and loot so the game feels less frustrating or "stuck".

Phase 2: Quality-of-Life Improvements

• Making things feel smoother and easier to handle. This includes level-up screen button delays, better highlighting of nearby enemies, dash coyote time, and a bunch of smaller improvements that add up.

Phase 3: Depth and Variety

• We're already seeing a lot of feedback about progression and the meta, and we hear you. This touches some core parts of the game, so we want to take a proper, careful look at it.

  Right now, we see two main directions: improving what's already there and adding more variety on top.

Phase 4: New Content

• We’re thinking about new perks, more monster variations, possibly seasonal leaderboards, upgrades to Infinity Mode, and plenty of other ideas we want to explore. There are lots of ideas right now, but we’ll focus on what we think adds the most to the game first; also based on your feedback.

We celebrated the launch with a delicious cake at the office, and now we're back to focusing on what's next. Thanks again for all your support, and keep the feedback coming. It helps us a lot. 🎂

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Fellow Demon Hunters,

The day has finally come. Grind Survivors is out now.

It feels incredible to finally release the game after all the months of development, testing, and iteration. Throughout this journey, your support, feedback, and enthusiasm have helped shape the game in countless ways. From early playtests to the demo, every bug report, suggestion, and build experiment pushed the game forward. For that, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our community.

Today the gates open and the real hunt begins.

Watch the release trailer here:

We are incredibly proud of this release and cannot wait to see you jump in, hunt demons, and experiment with your builds. We truly hope you enjoy the game. If you do, let us know. And if something does not quite hit the mark, we would love to hear that as well. Your feedback still means a lot to us and will continue to help improve the game.

Happy hunting, and...

Keep grinding. Keep surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

Supporter Packs

Alongside the launch, two optional Supporter Packs are now available for players who want to go the extra mile.

The Supporter Pack directly supports the developers behind Grind Survivors and includes a few cosmetic extras as a thank you.

We also offer the Ukraine Supporter Pack. Every purchase of this pack goes toward supporting a Ukrainian charity. It is a way to pick up some additional in game cosmetics while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Special Launch Bundles

To celebrate the release, we teamed up with some fellow developer and publisher friends to bring you a collection of bundles featuring games from across the action and roguelike spectrum. Whether you are looking for more chaos, more builds, or more demons to slay, there should be something for everyone.

You might even save a buck or two along the way.

Check them out here:

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Fellow Demon Hunters,

Just a quick reminder from the forge: only 3 days left until release.

Grind Survivors launches this Monday, March 16.

We can’t wait for you to jump into the full-fledged madness, unleash your builds, and start grinding through the demonic hordes.

The team is beyond excited to finally put the full game into your hands. See you on Monday!

Until then...

Keep grinding. Keep surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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If you cannot wait until release day, you can still jump into the demo and start hunting demons already.

Fellow Demon Hunters,

The moment has come. Grind Survivors will officially release on March 16th.

After months of testing, tuning, and forging the game together with you, we are incredibly excited to finally lock in the date. Your feedback throughout our playtests and the demo has helped us shape Grind Survivors into the game we all wanted it to be. Every suggestion, bug report, build idea, and leaderboard battle pushed the game further.

If you cannot wait until release day, you can jump into the demo right now and start hunting demons already.

We also want to celebrate another milestone with you. Grind Survivors has recently passed 50,000 wishlists on Steam. That level of support honestly means the world to us and gives the team a huge boost as we head toward launch.

Thank you for sticking with us throughout development and helping us forge the game along the way.

Now mark your calendars. March 16th. The hunt begins.

Keep grinding. Keep surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Fellow Demon Hunters,

A quick hotfix has just been deployed for the Grind Survivors Demo.

✅ We’ve fixed the freeze that could occur in the menu. The updated build is now live.

Additionally - Leaderboards are currently limited to displaying the top 100 entries.

If you’re still experiencing technical issues, please head to our Discord or post in the Steam Community Hub so we can investigate quickly.

Thank you to everyone who reported the issue and left feedback - it helped us track this down fast.

See you in the fire.

Keep grinding. Keep surviving.

- Pushka Studios

Fellow Demon Hunters,

The Grind Survivors Demo is officially live!

Now’s your chance to dive into the action and experience what the hunt is all about. Step into the boots of Cascade, our fan-favourite bounce-based projectile specialist, and start carving your way through the first biome.

Here’s what awaits you in the demo:

• Play as Cascade, master of ricocheting destruction.

• Try out three weapon archetypes: SMGs, shotguns, and revolvers.

• Challenge the first biome across two difficulty levels.

• Push your build to its limits in Infinity Mode, complete with its own leaderboard.

• Shape your runs using the Skill Tree, Runes, and powerful Synergies.

Whether you’re here to theorycraft the perfect build, climb the leaderboard, or simply survive the chaos, the demo is your first step into the grind.

We can’t wait to hear what you think. See you in the fire.

Keep grinding. Keep surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Hello Demon Hunters,

Meet the Tesla - the weapon that shoots instant lightning that chains between nearby enemies. Each hit deals relatively low damage on its own, but the weapon fires rapidly, creating a web of electricity that keeps jumping to new targets.

What to expect:

• Instant, hit-scan lightning chains

• Rapid fire with continuous damage output

• Strong crowd control through chaining

• Scales well with bounce, fire rate and on-hit modifiers

All things is WIP, but here you go.

In action:

And some 2D concepts:

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Fellow Demon Hunters,

A few words about Infinity Mode.

Players managed to break it surprisingly fast.

Infinity Mode was designed as a mode where the game constantly escalates pressure and tries to basically kill you, forcing efficient builds and smart upgrade order.

What we know so far:

• Players quickly found rune combinations that allow breaking through enemies HP wall.

• After some time, enemy HP exceeded acceptable values and, due to a bug, was rounded to 1.

• A fair number of players decided that beating on enemies for 10+ hours straight was a great idea. Respect.

That was unexpected and fun and surprising to see just how fast and far players were willing and able to push it.

To address this, we will make player-countering mechanics ramp up faster.

Here are a few screenshots shared by players on our Discord, showing how far things can get out of control:

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Demon Hunters,

The second playtest is coming to an end, and we’re happy with how it went - a lot of players and a lot of feedbacks!

Feedback

A large amount of feedback was collected from Steam, Discord, and the Google form. The most common points are already part of our plans for launch and post-launch support.

In general, your feedback matched the areas we already knew needed work.

Most frequently requested improvements:

• Affix rerolling (potentially using HellDust)

• Clearer stat tooltips and active modifier explanations

• A detailed unlocks window

• More Arsenal filters

• Marking weapons as favorites or junk

• Auto-merge and auto-scrap for weapons (partially implemented)

• A bestiary with enemies/weapons descriptions and mechanics

• And of course, more content - weapons, perks, enemies

Visibility was also mentioned often - especially with certain builds where enemies can be hard to read. Improving combat readability is actively being worked on.

Leaderboards and Infinity Mode

Watching the leaderboard competition was great - seeing insane records was genuinely exciting. Unfortunately, seeing leaderboards fill up with cheaters faster than we could clean them (not to mention bugs) was far less fun. Fixes on the way.

Infinity Mode itself showed strong potential, especially in combination with leaderboards, but it also turned out to be broken in several ways.

Next time we will fix/change it so Infinity Mode will reward build quality over pure player endurance.

Difficulty, again!

We missed the mark here again. The early game was harder than intended, even for us. The difficulty curve is being reworked (again!) so the start is easier and each next biome or difficulty hits harder. Unlocks are also will be adjusted to let players experiment with different runes and synergies earlier.

Moving forward

New content and systems are actively in development. More details will be shared as we get closer to new playtest, release and beyond.

Thank you again for playing, testing, and sharing feedback!

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Demon Hunters,

While we are wrapping up the playtest report and going through all the feedback, we want to highlight some of the UI changes that were already part of the last playtest.

Implemented:

• Reorganizing menus and submenus so navigation feels quicker and more intuitive.

• Adding filters and sorting options that work across all Forge screens.

• Implementing quick Recycle so you can concert weapons to resources without pain.

• There is also a new Codex tab, a place where you can find detailed information about game entities, starting with synergies.

• Settings: Standard video/audio options, plus some initial accessibility features like colorblind modes. They are not perfect yet, but definitely better than nothing.

We want you to spend less time fighting the menus and more time fighting demons.

More UI changes are coming, but the last playtest had far fewer complaints - progress.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Hey Demon Hunters,

The Open Playtest for Grind Survivors will officially come to an end this Sunday.

Before we shut the gates, we want to send a massive thank-you to every single one of you who jumped in, played, shared feedback, and discussed your thoughts with us. Your support and insights have been invaluable and are already shaping the future of the game... once again!

Right now, we’re gathering data, reviewing feedback, and breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and where we can push things further. We’ll be sharing our learnings and next steps with you in the coming weeks.

Up next, we’re preparing the demo and continuing full steam ahead toward release. More details — including the release plans — will be announced soon.

Thank you again for grinding, surviving, and helping us forge Grind Survivors into something truly special. Stay tuned.

Keep grinding. Keep Surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Hunters, the underworld stirs.

Grind Survivors has crossed 30,000 wishlists, a milestone carved in fire. Your response has echoed through the abyss and even the horde hesitates at the sound.

Playtest 2 revealed the true strength of this legion. Every wishlist is another spark in the forge, another gear turning in the great machine we are building together.

The hunt on YouTube

New community highlights from YouTube:

• Hultuti

• Wanderbots

• SplatterCatgaming

Thank you and see you on the battlefield!

Grind Survivors Team

Hey Demon Hunters,

We’re thrilled to open the gates: Grind Survivors Open Playtest #2 is now officially live!

Sign-ups, excitement, anticipation -> done. Now it’s your turn. Dive in, test the new content, stress the systems, and help us shape what the game becomes.

We've also created a new trailer to celebrate this:

Below you’ll find a full overview of what’s inside this playtest, including new localizations, UI/UX upgrades, balance changes, performance improvements, and known issues.

Let’s get to it! 👇

What’s New in Open Playtest #2

New & Updated Content

Here’s everything you can expect in this build:

• Classic character Cascade: the bounce-based projectile archetype you know and love.

• Three weapon archetypes: SMGs, shotguns, and revolvers.

• Two difficulty levels for the first biome.

• Infinity Mode with its very own leaderboard!

• Reworked weapon Origins: visually and mechanically overhauled, with stronger identity and more impactful parameter changes.

• New Skill Tree, Runes, Synergies: the Skill Tree is now smaller but more straightforward; several elements were moved into Synergies and Runes for cleaner progression.

New Localizations

A fresh batch of languages is now available:

• Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian, and German.

This set was added very recently, so localization bugs are to be expected, please report them, and we’ll patch them up as quickly as possible!

UI/UX & Quality of Life Improvements

• Completely updated menu visuals: a cleaner, sharper, more modern look, plus new animations.

• Menu restructuring: tabs reorganized and merged for faster, simpler navigation.

• New Codex (draft version): includes explanations on Synergies, mechanics, and other systems.

• Inventory sorting & filters for large weapon collections.

• Simplified Forge interactions: upgrading and recycling now flow much smoother.

Balance Changes

• Reduced the previously too spicy early-game difficulty.

• Reworked weapon and resource drop chances for a gentler difficulty curve.

• Lower Improve costs + higher Improve success rates.

• Numerous tweaks to Skill Tree and Runes for better build variety and fairness.

Performance Improvements

• Major optimizations focused on Infinity Mode to keep gameplay stable even during chaotic, high-enemy-density moments.

Known Issues

• Infinity Mode drops may break or perks may behave oddly.

• Minor audio glitches may occur.

• Localization: some untranslated or missing text is expected.

• Leaderboards may not display player names correctly.

• Switching from windowed to fullscreen may cause visual artifacts.

Thank You & Have Fun!

Thank you so much for testing, reporting, and playing. Your feedback is already making Grind Survivors better, and this playtest is a huge step thanks to you.

Now… go survive, break our game, and enjoy the chaos!

Keep grinding. Keep Surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Hey Demon Hunters,

The wait is almost over — Open Playtest #2 goes live tomorrow, and we can’t wait to unleash everything we’ve prepared. This round brings a ton of upgrades, new systems, and fresh content for you to tear through. Here’s a quick look at what’s waiting in the depths:

What’s New in Playtest #2:

• Cascade returns — the classic bounce-based projectile archetype makes its comeback.

• Three weapon archetypes to try out: SMGs, shotguns, and revolvers.

• Two difficulty levels for Biome 1 to test your builds.

• Infinity Mode is here, complete with its own leaderboard for the boldest survivors.

• Reworked Weapon Origins — now with new visuals and stronger mechanical identity. Every Origin drastically changes how your weapon looks and behaves.

• New Skill Tree, Runes, and Synergies — a clearer, tighter progression with powerful effects moved into Runes and Synergies to boost experimentation.

New Languages Added:

We’ve expanded our reach and broke down a few language barriers 😉 by adding:

• Simplified Chinese

• Japanese

• Korean

• Portuguese (Brazil)

• Ukrainian

• German

These are brand new additions, expect a few localization hiccups, and rest assured, we’ll fix them quickly.

A much deeper breakdown of everything included will be shared in the “We’re Live!” announcement once the playtest opens.

Thank you all for your incredible support, feedback, and passion. See you tomorrow!

Keep grinding. Keep Surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Hey Demon Hunters,

We’ve got (to be precise) three short but exciting updates for you today. Let’s jump right in:

1. Open Playtest #2 Sign-Ups Are Live

Yes, it’s an open playtest, but signing up ensures you’ll be notified the moment it goes live. No delays, no FOMO, no missing your chance to blast demons into dust the second the gates open.

2. The Playtest Starts on December 2

That’s right: Open Playtest #2 kicks off very soon. Mark your calendars, sharpen your weapons, and get ready to test everything we’ve been working on.

3. A Sneak Peek + Fresh Playtest Stats

We’ll share some early details about what’s coming in Playtest #2 on Monday (spoiler: We smashed a few language barriers along the way).

And as promised, here are a few highlights from our recent Closed Playtest:

Thank you all for your incredible support, enthusiasm, and feedback. You’re helping shape the future of Grind Survivors, and we can’t wait to unleash even more hell for you to conquer.

Stay tuned, stay sharp, and see you on December 2.

Keep grinding. Keep Surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Hey Demon Hunters,

The Closed Playtest has officially wrapped! And we want to give every single one of you a massive thank-you. You jumped in, played like absolute maniacs, pushed Grind Survivors to its limits, and shared a mountain of feedback.

Because of you, we’re already tackling major improvements and polishing up core systems as we prepare for the next big step: the second Open Playtest coming this December, followed by next year’s full release. Your help is shaping the game in real time, and we couldn't be more grateful.

The playtest may be over, but don’t put your weapons away just yet… A fresh, updated version is right around the corner once December’s playtest goes live.

Stay sharp. Stay hell-bent. More news soon ... and thank you again for being part of this journey.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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Hey Demon Hunters,

The Closed Playtest has finally kicked-off!

If you haven’t received access yet, don’t worry. We’ll be adding new players in waves over the next few days, so keep your eyes open.

We’re blown away by the amount of sign-ups, support, and willingness to help us improve the game. Your excitement fuels the grind. Thank you for being part of this journey!

In addition we want to point out the current state of the build.

The UI is still being rebuilt, so in this playtest you’ll definitely notice some rough edges and a few bugs.

Below is a list of issues we’re already aware of in the current build.

The Forge Screen Issues

• INFUSE

  • Does not show the rarity of the weapon after infusion. However, you can still infuse weapons as before — by selecting one main weapon and four sacrificial ones.

• REFORGE

  • It’s working, but the widget does not display the icon of the weapon you’ve selected.

• IMPROVE

  • The functionality works, but the widget does not display the icon or stats of the selected weapon.

  • Please note: If an upgrade fails, the weapon will reset its upgrade levels, and you can try again.

• RECYCLE

  • The right side of the widget isn’t working.

  • The left side functions correctly.

• SKILL TREE

  • The “RESET ALL” button doesn’t work.

    The “Reset Data” button deletes your saves — restart the game afterward.

Other Issues

• You may experience problems when using a controller. It’s recommended to use a mouse in the menus.

• Some mobs may get stuck on obstacles.

• The game may freeze when too many kills occur simultaneously.

• The game may freeze when hovering over a “New” weapon if you have a large number of weapons in your inventory.

• Achievements may not confirm completion, but all rewards are still granted correctly.

We’re actively working on all of these issues, but they will remain present in the current Closed Playtest build. You might also encounter something not listed here — if so, please let us know on our Discord server.

Keep grinding. Keep surviving.

— The Grind Survivors Team

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