MineGeon: Renegades news & patch notes

We've decided to move our launch date to July 28th. We want the game to be in the best possible shape when it goes live.

The extra time lets us polish, fix, and refine so that your first experience with the game is the one it deserves. Thanks so much for your patience and support.

Demo 2.0 is here for Next Fest!

For this Next Fest, we've updated our Demo 1.0 with a ton of new content:

• 3 new mini-bosses to face

• A brand new class, Marshall, to play

• 40 new gadgets and 10 new ultimates to experiment with

• 4 pets you can find out in the world

• Robert Logs to dive deeper into the lore

• Unlock the basement and customize it by buying props, food, and ingredients

• Bug fixes and overall improvements

Join the adventure!

We're beyond grateful for all your support this milestone means the world to us. As a thank you, we're working on an updated demo that'll be live for Steam Next Fest on June 15th. Stay tuned!

Thank you so much.❤️

Excited to announce that MineGeon: Renegades has been officially selected for this year’s Summer Game Fest LAGS Showcase 🎉

Tune into the stream for new updates on MineGeon: Renegades and discover amazing games from Latin American developers!

June 4th 2026 - 2 PM PT

Thank you so much for playing our demo and wishlisting our game.

Reaching 10,000 wishlists for MineGeon: Renegades truly means the world to us.

The MineGeon: Renegades demo is officially LIVE on Steam! Dive into our sci-fi roguelite, solo or in co-op, and explore the depths of planet Paimo. Fight enemies, collect resources mid-run, and upgrade your gear to go even deeper. Your feedback will help shape the next phase of the game. Try it now and don’t forget to wishlist!

Get ready to dive into MineGeon: Renegades demo launches this December 9 at 4PM PT!

Grab your gear, rally your crew, and get ready to descend.

Only 3 days left!

The MineGeon: Renegades Demo launches on December 9 at 4 PM PT on Steam. Grab your crew and get ready to descend into the world of PAIMO together!

WHAT'S IN THIS DEMO?

Dive into the first of six biomes alone or with up to two friends. Experience the first chapter of the story, upgrade your base and character, and unlock enhancements that transform the biomes around you. This demo offers a small glimpse of what’s to come in the full experience.

WHAT'S COMING IN THE FULL GAME?

Experience six fully developed biomes, a complete story, over 150 unique gadgets, and new ultimate abilities. You’ll also be able to gather resources, customize and decorate your base, discover new pets, and much more!

We’re excited to announce that the MineGeon: Renegades Demo will launch on December 9 at 4 PM PT on Steam. Grab your crew and get ready to descend into the world of PAIMO together!

WHAT'S IN THIS DEMO?

Dive into the first of six biomes alone or with up to two friends. Experience the first chapter of the story, upgrade your base and character, and unlock enhancements that transform the biomes around you. This demo offers a small glimpse of what’s to come in the full experience.

WHAT'S COMING IN THE FULL GAME?

Experience six fully developed biomes, a complete story, over 150 unique gadgets, and new ultimate abilities. You’ll also be able to gather resources, customize and decorate your base, discover new pets, and much more!

This week has progress across various facets of development. Our artists have made animation of transformations and attacks of our bosses, while also finalizing environmental elements. The UI team has developed and refined mockups for character attributes. On the programming front, advancements were made in multiplayer functionalities, including the synchronization and enhancement of gameplay systems.

Artists

Boss and Environmental Animations

• Completed the attack animation 1 for Boss phase 2 in Biome 2 and made progress on animation 2, also applied feedback to improve the boss animations.

• Substantial work was done on the death animation for the boss in Biome 2, with significant progress on the second phase attack animations.

• Completed the transformation animation from phase 1 to phase 2 of the Boss in Biome 2, and made progress on the corresponding burst animation.

• Worked on a polished version of the boss scream animation for phase 2 in Biome 2 and applied additional feedback.

• Exported spritesheets for the ranged enemy in Biome 4 and started the death animation for Boss phase 2 Biome 2.

• Completed animations for dash and walk cycles and work is ongoing on other idle animations.

• Concluded animations of ranged Biome 4 encounters and participated in meetings to resume work on Boss phase 2 Biome 2.

• Finished up the props and general scene for the satellite, and started new hangar design with some ongoing fixes to diversify the hangar style.

UI Artists

UI Enhancements and Mockups

• Made final adjustments to the UI for character attributes and proposed additions to the Loot Pod menu.

• Completed proposals for the character attribute menu and adjustments to its mockups, with ongoing updates to the mineral pod menu.

• Worked on finalizing assets for the attribute menu mockups and continued developing mockups for character attributes.

• Developed assets for proposed changes to the UI of character attributes.

Programmers

Game Mechanics and System Enhancements

• Resolved animation flow issues with the healing machine in multiplayer, created and tested its online spawner. Added explosion particles for Snow Heavy through the pool manager instead of instantiate, and made several other system implementations for eggs and turrets in Biome 2.

• Enabled arrow icon functionality in runs, completed icon saving, and improved the asynchronous save method. This includes indicators and robust logic enhancements for game saves.

• Successfully completed the UI map for the inventory, ensuring laser setups are correct and the current levels display properly synchronized across players. Began work on navigation for both mouse and controller inputs.

• Implemented the attribute panel and integrated it with the attribute manager. Further integrated player attribute manager with the stats controller.

• Debugged LootPod and healing machine issues, finalized their online functionality, and addressed several sprite and cinematic concerns.

• Worked on difficulty implementation and refined the recruiting process to be seamless throughout runs.

• Ensured each character's attribute points save individually and added maximum attribute values to character data.

• Finalized functionality for the healing machine, configurable in terms of healing percentage. Continued debugging and refining interactions and cinematic sequences for the boss.

• Updated enemy life, speed, and spawn rates to function correctly under the difficulty system and performed preliminary reworks for enemy systems.

This week, our team progress across various areas of game development. Artists advanced animations for bosses and environments, including detailed animation and visual improvements for several characters. Programmers implemented key fixes and updates for game mechanics and cinematics. UI Artists made headway with mockups and adjustments for menus.

Artists

Boss Animations and Transformations

• Completed Attack 2 animations, in both idle and walking states, for seamless boss transitions between phases.

• Progressed sketching the transformation from Boss Phase 1 to Phase 2, ensuring a dynamic and engaging sequence for players.

Tentacle Animation Polishing

• Polished Tentacle animations across various actions including charge, release, and death states to enhance visual fidelity.

• Commenced polishing views for upward perspectives and detailed animations for spawn, idle, and death scenarios.

Boss Phase 1 Animations

• Completed several animations including transformation, idle, and walking states, alongside an almost finished transformed scream.

• Made progress on escape animations both in normal and transformed states.

Trevor Animation

Progressed on Trevor's animation, further developing his movements and actions.

Attack Animation Enhancements

Advanced the animation of Attack 1, completing the cocoon sequence with some additional movement required for the insect.

Tentacle Attack and Polishing

• Developed the upward ranged tentacle attack animation to add combat variety.

• Initiated polishing on tentacle animations for smoother transitions during gameplay.

Space Station Development

Made significant progress on the space station, completing the main structure and advancing accompanying props like ships, lights, and traffic.

Boss Phase 2 Attack Progress

Advanced the development on Boss Phase 2 Attack 1, focusing on ensuring engaging challenge elements.

Death and Melee Animation

• Worked on finalizing the death animation for a captivating visual conclusion in battles.

• Corrected melee attack animations and worked on upward attack refinements.

Special Enemy and Particle Effects

• Completed recolor for a special enemy to enhance its visual presence.

• Finished two sizes of generic spawn particles and conducted particle testing to improve visual effects.

Dash Animations and Biome 4 Concepts

• Finalized dash demonstration animations, setting the groundwork for player movement dynamics.

• Developed mini proposals for a special biome 4 enemy and held a major meeting for cinematics and proposals.

• Started research and concept art for a space station cinematic.

Directional Walking Animations

Completed animations for directional walking (left, right, back, front) to showcase character movement diversity.

Gun Range Development

• Finalized the shooting range, complete with new interface and props, and initiated exportation.

• Developed initial animations for Robert's Dash 3.0 and resolved UI issues related to level selection.

Directional Walk Animation

Made steady progress on directional walk animations, nearing completion to enhance character fluidity.

Tentacle Animation Sketches

• Drafted tentacle animations for idle, melee attack, projectile charge, and projectile release states, setting the stage for future polish.

UI-Artist

Menu and Mockup Adjustments

• Held a meeting to discuss menu and HUD design, resulting in adjustments and mockups for the Challenges and Death 3.0 menus.

• Delivered adjustments for the mini-game oven meter and player HUD within the spaceship, aligning with the game's theme.

Death Menu Visuals

Developed assets for the Death 3.0 menu background and animation, preparing mockups for further integration.

HUD and Menu Enhancement

• Fine-tuned the mini-game meter and proposed alternative HUD ideas for on-ship experiences, complementing the visual style.

• Continued refining the Death 3.0 menu with progress aligning with feedback.

Programmers

Biome Mechanics Debugging

Thoroughly debugged and tested all Biome 3 mechanics to ensure correct setup and functionality in both offline and online modes.

Cinematic Rework

Reworked the boss entry cinematic, resolving flow issues and integrating the boss blob into the timeline, with sprite pivot improvements pending.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed issues with AutoAim to enhance aiming functionality.

• Resolved item pickup bugs and made adjustments to the OneHitShield gadget for smoother gameplay.

Player Dash Updates

Updated player dash mechanics to improve player movement and responsiveness during gameplay.

Multiplayer and Cinematic Updates

• Finalized the online dialogue system for 3-player tests, ensuring seamless communication during gameplay.

• Polished the boss door cinematic instance and neared completion on the boss entry cinematic, focusing on in-camera transitions.

Biome Mechanic Finalization

• Completed all biome mechanics, including explosive fruits, lava fissures, earthquakes, and customizable lava projectiles, optimized for multiplayer settings.

Inventory and Level Builder Enhancements

• Advanced the player inventory map, creating dynamic sub-prefabs to align with the level builder system for future biome adaptations.

Resource and UI Updates

• Implemented visual fixes for the OneHitShield gadget and added 'Max Ores' to the ResourcesManager for better management.

• Updated perk card mechanics and enhanced resource feedback visuals.

Mechanic Animation Integration

• Linked animations for various mechanics like lava pools, explosive fruits, and projectile mechanics to ensure smooth transitions during gameplay.

Cinematic Timings and UI Improvements

• Polished the timings for the Door Cinematic and resolved animation issues, improving the visual continuity.

• Enhanced the Blob Boss Cinematic, addressing camera and UI timings to maintain player immersion.

Resource Capacity Management

• Integrated maximum quantities into Ore scriptables and Managers, ensuring logical constraints on pickups and resource panels.

UI and Gameplay Settings

• Updated party settings UI, adjusted loading times, and added new unlockable paths.

• Extended settings with language options and updated route selection UI, while streamlining gameplay customization settings like Auto Aim.

This week, the team made avances across various facets of development. Programmers focused on improving gameplay mechanics, enhancing enemy behaviors, and updating the game's effects and animations. Artists made progress on character animations and environmental designs, while the UI team refined multiple interface elements.

Artists

Directional Flight and Gun Range

• Progressed on animations for left, right, back, and forward directional flight, enhancing dynamic movement visuals.

• Continued development of the gun range area, broadening the game's interactive environment.

Boss and Enemy Design

• Conceived and developed concepts for Phase 2 tentacles of the Biome 2 boss. Included pixel art versions to finalize the design.

• Completed sprite design for the special enemy/boss in Biome 04, advancing it to the animation stage.

Animation Development

• Completed 80% of the walk animation and drafted ideas for transformation animations.

• Refined the directional flight animations of the boss from Biome 2, Phase 2.

Environment and Prop Design

• Polished the textures for a destroyed hangar and its accompanying props, enhancing the environmental storytelling.

• Continued detailing wall elements, bringing the worn appearance of the hangar to life.

Challenge Area Development

• Finalized the challenge table and exporter settings, moving forward with animated candles for challenges.

• Completed and exported the difficulty machine, with adaptable color variations for enhanced usability.

Hangar Destruction Detailing

• Made significant progress on detailing the destroyed hangar, focusing on textures for destructible props and environmental integration.

Enemy Animation

• Prepared animations of the spawner enemy for export, completing this segment of enemy development.

Boss Phase Design

• Finished the base design for the boss Phase 2, sketching animation concepts to visualize future movements.

• Implemented concepts and designed the cooling machine, with animations currently lacking export.

Blob Enemy Development

• Achieved finalization of the Blob enemy's projectile mechanics and shooting animations, enhancing enemy engagement.

• Released completed Blob enemy animations, including an impact splash, to augment combat scenarios.

UI-Artist

UI Adjustments and Mockups

• Refined the UI design for the Route Map on tablets and enhanced the minigame timer animation.

• Continued work on the UI menu for 'Death V 3.0', ensuring a comprehensive user experience.

• Adjusted the mockup for the Party Settings UI, focusing on assets for better user interaction.

Party Panel and Asset Delivery

• Made the final touches to the Party Adjustment Panel, ensuring the delivery of clean assets.

• Held feedback meetings to discuss the integration of new UI elements and received approval for asset redesigns.

Difficulty Panel and Icon Proposals

• Refined the difficulty panel for both single and multiplayer games, optimizing assets for clarity.

• Proposed new icons for in-game saving animations and orientation cursors, enhancing navigational aids.

Programmers

Lava and Explosive Elements

• Completed the final adjustments to the lava fissure and projectile effects, making them ready for implementation.

• Refined the behavior and visual appearance of explosive fruits, ensuring their functionality is polished and consistent with game dynamics.

Guided Bullet and Boss Scene Updates

• Developed and tested the Ultimate Guided Bullet v1.0, ensuring it operates correctly for both clients and host using controller and keyboard-mouse inputs.

• Made minor adjustments to the boss scene, enabling smooth gameplay without disruption.

Cinematics and Animation

• Enhanced the boss scene's cinematic flow, successfully integrating an incomplete cinematic that transitions into the boss fight. Visual details similar to the door cinematic are still pending.

New Gadgets and Player Effects

• Created data for new gadgets and updated the particle effects for players.

• Updated location fields for items called Spores, enhancing item management and display.

AutoAim and Gadget Visuals

• Implemented an AutoAim feature that targets where the player is looking and highlights the target.

• Added new visuals for recently introduced gadgets, improving clarity and player interaction.

Ultimate Abilities and Common Enemies

• Reworked the Ultimate PushAway ability and developed the Ultimate Vortex, making it ready for player testing.

• Addressed configuration issues with the Ultimate Guided Bullet, resolving client discrepancies.

• Updated enemy systems to support the new ultimate abilities, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

Effect Management and Store Integration

• Configured new effects such as Discount, Ultimate OverTime, VitalityDrain, and DeathGrenade, integrating them into the existing effect manager.

• Integrated the Discount effect within in-game stores, offering players helpful benefits during gameplay.

New Enemy and UI Enhancements

• Developed and integrated the new Blob Splash enemy within Biome 1, preparing it for player testing.

• Progressed with UI contractor updates and the first round of ultimate ability visual and code updates to support new animations.

New Stat Integration

• Introduced new stats including VitalityDrain, Ultimate OverTime, and Discount.

• Integrated the VitalityDrain stat into PlayerAttack and the Ultimate OverTime stat into the Ultimate Controller, ensuring comprehensive stat management.

Gameplay Mechanic Enhancement

• Advanced the lava fissure mechanic to near completion at 90%, enhancing environmental interactivity and challenge.

Ultimate Ability and Player Stats Updates

• Integrated a functional player AutoAim feature that adapts to mouse and gamepad inputs, with separate activation settings.

• Began updating Player_Stats to include new stats, refactoring the controller for easier stat management.

Playtest 2.0 is live! We've added new systems, mechanics, content, and a new playable class, and chages based on the feedback you've shared during the first round.

Here’s what’s new in this version:

New Systems & Features

• Pickaxe Upgrade Machine Upgrade your pickaxe to mine faster and unlock new ore types.

• Enhancement Machine Use resources to permanently upgrade your spaceship, dungeons, and character progression.

• New Route System Choose your path through the biome. In co-op, players vote on which route to take.

• Gadget Dependency System Gadgets now synergize with your weapon type and build, encouraging deeper loadout strategies.

• Dialogue System NPCs can now engage in dynamic dialogue—laying the foundation for narrative-driven interactions.

• Tutorial A new introductory tutorial has been added (with plans for future iterations).

• Companions System

  Bring a helper into the mine. Choose between three new companions, each with a unique role.

• Website and Daily Devlogs

  We’ve launched a new Kickstone Studio website where you can follow our daily devlogs and stay up to date with the development of MineGeon: Renegades.

Enhancements (Permanent Upgrades)

• Echo Broom: Allows you to clean up base objects.

• Pickaxe Terminal: Unlocks the Pickaxe Upgrade Machine.

• Replicant Life: Adds an extra life to your pool.

• XP Magnet: Automatically collects leftover XP when you finish a level.

• Clear Rush: Gain 100% movement speed for a few seconds after clearing a room.

• Gadget Shop: Unlocks a new Vendor NPC that sells gadgets in special rooms.

• Golden Start: Start every run with extra coins.

• Starter Gadget: Begin the dungeon with one random gadget.

• Totem Activation: Unlocks Blood Totems in dungeons. (Trade health for a chance to earn high-tier gadgets.)

• Smuggler: Adds the Smuggler NPC to dungeon runs. (Random Gadget, Ultimate and weapon vendor.)

Gadgets (15+ New Items)

• Blast Miner: Bombs drop while mining, exploding only minerals.

• Power Surge Field: On level-up, place a flag that boosts damage in its radius.

• Ammo Extender: Increases your ammo capacity.

• Laser Boost / Bazooka Boost / Pistol Boost / Charge Booster: Increases weapon damage for specific weapon types.

• Rifle Haste / Pistol Haste / Shotgun Haste / Laser Haste / Bazooka Haste / Charge Haste / Sniper Haste: Boost movement speed when using corresponding weapons.

• Party Stun: Enemies explode into confetti on death, stunning nearby foes.

• Bullet Evasion: Chance to avoid incoming projectile damage.

• Mining Orb: Orbs that deals damage only to minerals.

• Ricochet Shot: Bullets bounce to the nearest enemy.

• LV-Heal: Heal when you level up.

• Firerate: Increases overall weapon firing speed.

Ultimates (3 New Abilities)

• Damage Grenade: A powerful explosive.

• Freeze Grenade: Freezes all enemies caught in the blast.

• Missile Barrage: Launches a wave of missiles.

Ancient Gadgets

• Elite Accelerator: Reduces your ultimate class cooldown.

• Elite Reserve: Lets you use your ultimate class more times per run.

New Companions

• Bunny: Melee companion.

• Beaver: Mines minerals for you.

• Monkey: Ranged companion with projectile attacks.

New Playable Class

• Ari has joined the expedition: Wielding nanotech abilities and a unique ultimate.

New Dungeon NPCs

• Contract Miner: Assists with mining and gathering during dungeon runs.

• Smuggler: Sells randomized weapons, gadgets, and ultimates.

Other Additions

• New music and SFX: Improved sound design for deeper immersion.

• Improved network stability: Smoother online and co-op experience.

• Bug fixes: Many reported issues resolved.

Tried it already? What’s your favorite new addition so far?

There’s a feedback survey available right in the game’s main menu. Help us shape the future of MineGeon: Renegades.

Found a bug? There’s a report form in the main menu, or share it directly on our Discord.

And if you're enjoying the experience don’t forget to wishlist MineGeon: Renegades on Steam. It helps us tremendously and keeps you in the loop for all future updates.

Hi Renegedes!

Thank you so much for descending into our very first public playtest! We've received tons of helpful feedback, and we’re already preparing to review everything once the playtest ends. You can still explore You can still explore the first biome, face the boss, and play solo or in co-op until June 20 so there’s still time to jump in and share your thoughts!

What’s next? We’ll be working on new content, features, and improvements. Many of them inspired directly by your feedback.

Will there be another playtest? Absolutely. Make sure to wishlist MineGeon: Renegades and follow us here on Steam so you’re the first to know when the next version drops.

And if you haven’t yet, join our Discord to share ideas, report bugs, and participate in future key giveaways!

The MineGeon: Renegades Playtest is now LIVE! This is our very first public test, and we’re incredibly excited to finally let you explore the depths of our chaotic sci-fi roguelite.

This playtest will be available for a limited time: From June 7 to June 20, so don’t miss it!

Here’s what’s included in this early slice of the game:

• The first biome with a full, handcrafted path

• One playable class: Gunslinger Trevor

• One boss and one Scavenger miniboss

• Special rooms, minigame, and combat

• Music and SFX

• Playable solo or in co-op!

Tried it already? We want to hear from you! What did you enjoy most, and what could we improve?

• There’s a survey available directly from the game’s main menu. Your feedback will help us shape the future of MineGeon.

• Found a bug? You’ll also find a bug report form in the main menu or you can report it directly via our Discord.

If you enjoy what you see, don’t forget to wishlist MineGeon: Renegades on Steam. It helps us a ton and makes sure you won’t miss any updates or the full launch later on!

Welcome! We’re excited to share our latest broadcast for MineGeon: Renegades, a dark sci-fi roguelite where you descend into ever-changing minegeons filled with bizarre creatures, hidden secrets, and dangerous tech.

This showcases our new visual style, updated gameplay, and what to expect in the upcoming Playtest. Play solo or team up in co-op, upgrade your class, and challenge corrupted biomes across Paimo.

Don’t forget to wishlist the game and join our community as we prepare for launch. Your support helps push Latin American games to the spotlight.