Nex Machina news & patch notes

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/f89c5274dc6a4638795140e7168aefa507de9360.jpg We are currently working on an unannounced project for PC. It is rather early in development but as the production moves forward we are going to need testers for it. You can apply with this form. If you get accepted, you will receive an electronic non-disclosure agreement that you need to sign. After that you will receive more information about the project and its future tests. Expect something other than an arcade game. Feel free to share this with your friends ;) Also: Join our Discord community here

We've implemented fixes for the issues caused by the meltdown vulnerability. All online interactions in Nex Machina should now work as intended. Earlier the patches installed by our cloud provider caused our backend to experience unusual load. At first we suspected a DDoS attack as we didn't get more errors than we usually did. However, after further investigation we discovered that a particular backend request was taking an unusually long time. This request scans a very large table for player entries in the leaderboards and due to its massive size the operation had become notably slower after the meltdown patch. We implemented a workaround and you can see the results below. Turns out it's now even better than it was before! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/7c8daffe461c5ac1711f977380f44609762e70e8.png

We've implemented fixes for the issues caused by the meltdown vulnerability. All online interactions in Nex Machina should now work as intended. Earlier the patches installed by our cloud provider caused our backend to experience unusual load. At first we suspected a DDoS attack as we didn't get more errors than we usually did. However, after further investigation we discovered that a particular backend request was taking an unusually long time. This request scans a very large table for player entries in the leaderboards and due to its massive size the operation had become notably slower after the meltdown patch. We implemented a workaround and you can see the results below. Turns out it's now even better than it was before! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/7c8daffe461c5ac1711f977380f44609762e70e8.png

Hi everyone! There has been an increased amount of reports during the past few days about various server problems including the availability of online arena, leaderboards and player customization. We've investigated the issue and it would seem that the cause of the problem are the recent patches to the Meltdown vulnerability. After the patch our backend server has experienced 4-5 times bigger load than it did before. This has caused the unexpected issues that you are currently experiencing in Nex Machina. You can see the impact of the patch in the picture below. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/e90463f85fd834029c1e2ff5bb988c537a80e95a.png We are trying to mitigate the effects to the best of our ability. You can expect issues during the next two weeks as due to the nature of the problems we'll pretty much have to test the fixes in live environment. Meanwhile we ask for your patience and please continue reporting any issues that you may experience. Thank you for understanding.

Hi everyone! There has been an increased amount of reports during the past few days about various server problems including the availability of online arena, leaderboards and player customization. We've investigated the issue and it would seem that the cause of the problem are the recent patches to the Meltdown vulnerability. After the patch our backend server has experienced 4-5 times bigger load than it did before. This has caused the unexpected issues that you are currently experiencing in Nex Machina. You can see the impact of the patch in the picture below. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/e90463f85fd834029c1e2ff5bb988c537a80e95a.png We are trying to mitigate the effects to the best of our ability. You can expect issues during the next two weeks as due to the nature of the problems we'll pretty much have to test the fixes in live environment. Meanwhile we ask for your patience and please continue reporting any issues that you may experience. Thank you for understanding.

Hi! We have just released a small patch that fixes three bugs related to feats. You can now gain progress in the feats "The culling - Converter Harvester" & "The culling - Berserk Harverster". In addition we removed the feat "The culling - Pulsestar" as such an enemy no longer exists in the game. ------------------------------------------------- v1.06 0073 - December 4th, 2017 December Feats Update Feats * Fixed feat: The culling - Converter Harvester * Fixed feat: The culling - Berserk Harvester * Removed feat: The culling - Pulsestar Localization * Fixed multiple issues in the Asian languages ------------------------------------------------- Also: Feel free to join our Discord community

Hi! We have just released a small patch that fixes three bugs related to feats. You can now gain progress in the feats "The culling - Converter Harvester" & "The culling - Berserk Harverster". In addition we removed the feat "The culling - Pulsestar" as such an enemy no longer exists in the game. ------------------------------------------------- v1.06 0073 - December 4th, 2017 December Feats Update Feats * Fixed feat: The culling - Converter Harvester * Fixed feat: The culling - Berserk Harvester * Removed feat: The culling - Pulsestar Localization * Fixed multiple issues in the Asian languages ------------------------------------------------- Also: Feel free to join our Discord community

Hi! We have just released more challenges to the ONLINE ARENA mode and added Hungarian (Magyar) language to the game. ------------------------------------------------- v1.05 0067 - August 25th, 2017 August Challenge Update Challenges * Added challenge: Redline in Machine City - Everything moves faster in Machine City * Added challenge: Redline in Future Labs - Future Labs Everything moves faster in Future Labs * Added challenge: Redline in Space Station - Everything moves faster in Space Station * Added challenge: Deadline in Techno Forest - Everything moves dead fast in Techno Forest * Added challenge: Deadline in Crystal Mountain - Everything moves dead fast in Crystal Mountain Localization (PC only) * Added Hungarian (Magyar) text language by Zsolt Berchler Info * All v1.05 (Steam, GOG.com, HumbleStore and PS4) builds are identical regarding gameplay / content (check the version number from game's main menu) * This build was released on Steam and GOG.com. Also HumbleStore sells Steam keys. ------------------------------------------------- More info from here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/1473095331494064188/

Hi! We have just released more challenges to the ONLINE ARENA mode and added Hungarian (Magyar) language to the game. ------------------------------------------------- v1.05 0067 - August 25th, 2017 August Challenge Update Challenges * Added challenge: Redline in Machine City - Everything moves faster in Machine City * Added challenge: Redline in Future Labs - Future Labs Everything moves faster in Future Labs * Added challenge: Redline in Space Station - Everything moves faster in Space Station * Added challenge: Deadline in Techno Forest - Everything moves dead fast in Techno Forest * Added challenge: Deadline in Crystal Mountain - Everything moves dead fast in Crystal Mountain Localization (PC only) * Added Hungarian (Magyar) text language by Zsolt Berchler Info * All v1.05 (Steam, GOG.com, HumbleStore and PS4) builds are identical regarding gameplay / content (check the version number from game's main menu) * This build was released on Steam and GOG.com. Also HumbleStore sells Steam keys. ------------------------------------------------- More info from here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/1473095331494064188/

Hi! We have just released a small hotfix which fixes some audio and replay issues. ------------------------------------------------- v1.05 0058.007 - July 17th, 2017 Hotfix 7 Audio * Fixed audio issue where audio effects might stop working completely Replays * Fixed replays when watching multiple replays in a row Online Arena * Fixed challenge timers Info * All v1.05 (Steam, GOG.com, HumbleStore and PS4) builds are identical regarding gameplay / content (check the version number from game's main menu) * This build was released on Steam and GOG.com. Also HumbleStore sells Steam keys. ------------------------------------------------- More info: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/1457328392099609556/

Hi! We have just released a small hotfix which fixes some audio and replay issues. ------------------------------------------------- v1.05 0058.007 - July 17th, 2017 Hotfix 7 Audio * Fixed audio issue where audio effects might stop working completely Replays * Fixed replays when watching multiple replays in a row Online Arena * Fixed challenge timers Info * All v1.05 (Steam, GOG.com, HumbleStore and PS4) builds are identical regarding gameplay / content (check the version number from game's main menu) * This build was released on Steam and GOG.com. Also HumbleStore sells Steam keys. ------------------------------------------------- More info: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/1457328392099609556/

Hi! We have just released a BIG update which balances the game and fixes lots of technical issues such as the start up issues for many users. We hope this fixes a lot of reported issues and we keep monitoring the game and the community! If you still experience start up issues or crashes during the gameplay, please state the following info to us: - CPU (processor model) - GPU (graphics card model) - Memory amount - Windows version (remember to state is your Windows 32bit or 64bit) PLEASE also send the MINIDUMP file to us which should be created into game's install folder. ----------------------------------------------------- v1.05 0051.007 - July 6th, 2017 Gameplay balancing + bug fixes Please note that this patch disables all old replays recorded with older version of the game. Engine * Fixed Windows 7 start up crash issues * Crash fixes in rare cases * Added minidump support (when game crashes, please send the minidump to Housemarque) * Added more information to Steam init failure message * Added auto detection for input type in menus for controller & keyboard+mouse * Added warning message box about low GPU memory Optimizations * Optimized fluid rendering Server * Fixed network connection detection when using virtual interfaces * Tweaked communication logic with the server Rendering * Added initial 21:9 support for testing purposes - Known issues are: - Menus doesn’t support 21:9 - HUD doesn’t support 21:9 - Enemy arrow indicators aren’t near the borders of the screen - Videos are using 1080p resolution Difficulty * Rookie: on final death, player drops all equipped powerups minus one * Experienced: on final death, player drops all equipped powerups minus one * Hero: Balanced more * Hero: Added new gameplay * Hero: Added shockwaves * Hero: Disable restarts * Hero: Player always starts with all powerups * Hero: Player doesn't drop powerups when dying * Hero: Changed maximum multiplier to 999 Gameplay * Added extra speed to tokens gravitating towards player from a large distance * Fixed tokens getting pushed in the wrong direction when spawned inside a wall * Fixed special ability tokens not being absorbed during level end sequence * Fixed invincibility from special abilities (Smartbomb, Powershot etc.) disallowing players to move through dark beams * Standardized player weapon damage against environment blocks + special exits to make upgraded shots feel more consistent (and less grindy) * Fixed "All Humans Saved" World Complete bonus (awarded when saving all normal + secret humans) * Fixed "Conqueror" World Complete bonus (awarded when saving all humans + finding everything else in the World) Player * Longer invincibility time when respawning * Added Dash Melee animation * Buffed Sword * Small nerf to Smartbomb (recharge time, invincibility time, damage radius) * Powershot explosion doesn't trigger revenge bullets * Fixed Smartbomb activation during triple dash allowing 4x dashes Humans * Added floating animation to humans Enemies * Tweaked some enemy collisions * Fixed Disruptors spawning outside of gameplay area * Crusher Ranged enemy telegraphs it’s attack better now. Difficulty based * Disable dark beam collisions of Crusher Ranged when its arm is not extended * Tweaked turret collision radius (slightly larger to make it easier to hit) * Reduced water bot health on harder difficulties Yeti Kong Boss * Destroy Yeti Kong's falling rocks upon boss death * Destroy Yeti Kong's barrels upon boss death * Tweaked effects for Yeti Kong * Tweaked Yeti Kong collisions to match visuals better Helltron Boss * Small balancing tweaks Supreme AI Boss * Balanced Supreme AI * Fixed starting position of the enclosing beam attack of Supreme AI * Fixed camera following during Supreme AI intro sequence Nex Machina Boss * Fixed Nex Machina being updated during game over screen * Fixed Nex Machina lazer eye attack timing World 2 * Tweaked visual look of the worlds (lighting, adding a bit more assets) * Tweaked gameplay a bit World 4 * Level 01 - Fixed being able to burrow into undesired area * Tweaked visual look of the worlds (lighting, adding a bit more assets) * Tweaked gameplay a bit * Level 10 - Fixed an issue where some blocks would remain invisible on the playfield after destruction World 5 * Tweaked visual look of the worlds (lighting, adding a bit more assets) * Tweaked gameplay a bit * Level 14 - Fixed an issue where players could enter a part of the level they weren't supposed to World 6 * Tweaked visual look of the worlds (lighting, adding a bit more assets) * Tweaked gameplay a bit * Level 4 - Fixed an issue where the gameplay flow would freeze sometimes * Level 15 - Fixed beams abruptly killing the player HUD * Remove all power-ups from player at the moment of final death (so they don't show up on HUD before the continue screen) * Remapped Dash and Special recharge bar values slightly to match min/max bar visuals correctly * Keep player hitbox always visible during boss fights Menu * Proceed from title screen with any key * Changed keyboard ENTER and TAB button icons Co-op * Added yellow bullets for player 2 in co-op (matches the player color) * Fixed special weapon token gravitating to player with another special weapon already equipped in co-op * Fixed crash during Yeti Kong boss battle when other player picks up extra life * Fixed dash reset on respawn to apply only to respawned players Replays * Fixed Hero difficulty replays * Fixed replay issues in rare cases * Fixed replay issues between AMD and Intel processors * Fixed Nex Machina boss replay issues Effects * Added beam hit particle effect when dashing through damage shapes * Tweaks to bullet fade * Tweaked level transitions to eliminate some cases where transitions looks bad * Tweaked Nex Machina boss effects Feats * Removed "The culling – Assassin" feat as such enemy doesn't exist in the game * Unlock complete Hero feat when destroying Supreme AI Trophies * Updated trophy icons * Changed platinum trophy name * Tweaked some trophy descriptions for various languages * Fixed various trophies which weren’t unlocked in given time in trophy's description * Fixed arcade complete trophies not unlocking on Supreme AI death * Fixed bunch of trophy descriptions on Polish for Steam Localization * Added some missing Chinese characters * Added some missing Japanese characters * Minor localization fixes in various languages * Tweaked Polish translation Audio * Added audio effect for pre-death hit for player Videos * Added ending videos More info can be found from: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/1457328392099609556/

Hi! We have just released a BIG update which balances the game and fixes lots of technical issues such as the start up issues for many users. We hope this fixes a lot of reported issues and we keep monitoring the game and the community! If you still experience start up issues or crashes during the gameplay, please state the following info to us: - CPU (processor model) - GPU (graphics card model) - Memory amount - Windows version (remember to state is your Windows 32bit or 64bit) PLEASE also send the MINIDUMP file to us which should be created into game's install folder. ----------------------------------------------------- v1.05 0051.007 - July 6th, 2017 Gameplay balancing + bug fixes Please note that this patch disables all old replays recorded with older version of the game. Engine * Fixed Windows 7 start up crash issues * Crash fixes in rare cases * Added minidump support (when game crashes, please send the minidump to Housemarque) * Added more information to Steam init failure message * Added auto detection for input type in menus for controller & keyboard+mouse * Added warning message box about low GPU memory Optimizations * Optimized fluid rendering Server * Fixed network connection detection when using virtual interfaces * Tweaked communication logic with the server Rendering * Added initial 21:9 support for testing purposes - Known issues are: - Menus doesn’t support 21:9 - HUD doesn’t support 21:9 - Enemy arrow indicators aren’t near the borders of the screen - Videos are using 1080p resolution Difficulty * Rookie: on final death, player drops all equipped powerups minus one * Experienced: on final death, player drops all equipped powerups minus one * Hero: Balanced more * Hero: Added new gameplay * Hero: Added shockwaves * Hero: Disable restarts * Hero: Player always starts with all powerups * Hero: Player doesn't drop powerups when dying * Hero: Changed maximum multiplier to 999 Gameplay * Added extra speed to tokens gravitating towards player from a large distance * Fixed tokens getting pushed in the wrong direction when spawned inside a wall * Fixed special ability tokens not being absorbed during level end sequence * Fixed invincibility from special abilities (Smartbomb, Powershot etc.) disallowing players to move through dark beams * Standardized player weapon damage against environment blocks + special exits to make upgraded shots feel more consistent (and less grindy) * Fixed "All Humans Saved" World Complete bonus (awarded when saving all normal + secret humans) * Fixed "Conqueror" World Complete bonus (awarded when saving all humans + finding everything else in the World) Player * Longer invincibility time when respawning * Added Dash Melee animation * Buffed Sword * Small nerf to Smartbomb (recharge time, invincibility time, damage radius) * Powershot explosion doesn't trigger revenge bullets * Fixed Smartbomb activation during triple dash allowing 4x dashes Humans * Added floating animation to humans Enemies * Tweaked some enemy collisions * Fixed Disruptors spawning outside of gameplay area * Crusher Ranged enemy telegraphs it’s attack better now. Difficulty based * Disable dark beam collisions of Crusher Ranged when its arm is not extended * Tweaked turret collision radius (slightly larger to make it easier to hit) * Reduced water bot health on harder difficulties Yeti Kong Boss * Destroy Yeti Kong's falling rocks upon boss death * Destroy Yeti Kong's barrels upon boss death * Tweaked effects for Yeti Kong * Tweaked Yeti Kong collisions to match visuals better Helltron Boss * Small balancing tweaks Supreme AI Boss * Balanced Supreme AI * Fixed starting position of the enclosing beam attack of Supreme AI * Fixed camera following during Supreme AI intro sequence Nex Machina Boss * Fixed Nex Machina being updated during game over screen * Fixed Nex Machina lazer eye attack timing World 2 * Tweaked visual look of the worlds (lighting, adding a bit more assets) * Tweaked gameplay a bit World 4 * Level 01 - Fixed being able to burrow into undesired area * Tweaked visual look of the worlds (lighting, adding a bit more assets) * Tweaked gameplay a bit * Level 10 - Fixed an issue where some blocks would remain invisible on the playfield after destruction World 5 * Tweaked visual look of the worlds (lighting, adding a bit more assets) * Tweaked gameplay a bit * Level 14 - Fixed an issue where players could enter a part of the level they weren't supposed to World 6 * Tweaked visual look of the worlds (lighting, adding a bit more assets) * Tweaked gameplay a bit * Level 4 - Fixed an issue where the gameplay flow would freeze sometimes * Level 15 - Fixed beams abruptly killing the player HUD * Remove all power-ups from player at the moment of final death (so they don't show up on HUD before the continue screen) * Remapped Dash and Special recharge bar values slightly to match min/max bar visuals correctly * Keep player hitbox always visible during boss fights Menu * Proceed from title screen with any key * Changed keyboard ENTER and TAB button icons Co-op * Added yellow bullets for player 2 in co-op (matches the player color) * Fixed special weapon token gravitating to player with another special weapon already equipped in co-op * Fixed crash during Yeti Kong boss battle when other player picks up extra life * Fixed dash reset on respawn to apply only to respawned players Replays * Fixed Hero difficulty replays * Fixed replay issues in rare cases * Fixed replay issues between AMD and Intel processors * Fixed Nex Machina boss replay issues Effects * Added beam hit particle effect when dashing through damage shapes * Tweaks to bullet fade * Tweaked level transitions to eliminate some cases where transitions looks bad * Tweaked Nex Machina boss effects Feats * Removed "The culling – Assassin" feat as such enemy doesn't exist in the game * Unlock complete Hero feat when destroying Supreme AI Trophies * Updated trophy icons * Changed platinum trophy name * Tweaked some trophy descriptions for various languages * Fixed various trophies which weren’t unlocked in given time in trophy's description * Fixed arcade complete trophies not unlocking on Supreme AI death * Fixed bunch of trophy descriptions on Polish for Steam Localization * Added some missing Chinese characters * Added some missing Japanese characters * Minor localization fixes in various languages * Tweaked Polish translation Audio * Added audio effect for pre-death hit for player Videos * Added ending videos More info can be found from: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/1457328392099609556/

Hi! We have just released another hotfix for older CPUs. This patch will remove the SSE 4.1 requirement for CPUs. This means that older CPUs like Phenom II will start to work. We hope this fixes a lot of reported start up issues as according to Steam hardware survey there was about 10% of Steam users who couldn't run Nex Machina before this update. We are still investigating other start up issues as this patch wont resolve all issues. Some of the users have reported that if they install all the latest Windows updates (mandatory and optional) game has started to work for them. If you still experience start up issues or crashes during the gameplay, please state the following info to us: - CPU (processor model) - GPU (graphics card model) - Memory amount - Windows version (remember to state is your Windows 32bit or 64bit) ----------- v1.04 0040.005 - July 3rd, 2017 Hotfix 5 Engine * Removed SSE 4.1 support which caused a lot of start up issues for many users - This fix adds support to e.g. Phenom II CPUs Info * All v1.04 (Steam, GOG.com, HumbleStore and PS4) builds are identical regarding gameplay / content (check the version number from game's main menu) * This build was released on Steam and GOG.com. Also HumbleStore sells Steam keys. Please see more info from: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/2592234299569854528/

Hi! We have just released another hotfix for older CPUs. This patch will remove the SSE 4.1 requirement for CPUs. This means that older CPUs like Phenom II will start to work. We hope this fixes a lot of reported start up issues as according to Steam hardware survey there was about 10% of Steam users who couldn't run Nex Machina before this update. We are still investigating other start up issues as this patch wont resolve all issues. Some of the users have reported that if they install all the latest Windows updates (mandatory and optional) game has started to work for them. If you still experience start up issues or crashes during the gameplay, please state the following info to us: - CPU (processor model) - GPU (graphics card model) - Memory amount - Windows version (remember to state is your Windows 32bit or 64bit) ----------- v1.04 0040.005 - July 3rd, 2017 Hotfix 5 Engine * Removed SSE 4.1 support which caused a lot of start up issues for many users - This fix adds support to e.g. Phenom II CPUs Info * All v1.04 (Steam, GOG.com, HumbleStore and PS4) builds are identical regarding gameplay / content (check the version number from game's main menu) * This build was released on Steam and GOG.com. Also HumbleStore sells Steam keys. Please see more info from: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/2592234299569854528/

We released a hotfix which fixes server stability issues, window handling issues and some achievement issues. We also added initial HDR support for Nvidia GPUs. Looking forward to release more fixes next week! v1.04 0035.005 - June 29th, 2017 Hotfix 3 Server * Fixed issues with the server and leaderboards Engine * Crash fixes * Added initial HDR support for Nvidia GPUs * Added info pop up for "SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 capable CPU not detected" * Fixed window handling issues * Fixed borderless window * Fixed window resolution changing from graphics options menu * Fixed display option in graphics menu when using ALT+ENTER Steam * Fixed some "Steam Init Failure" issues * Fixed issue where game couldn't be started from game's install folder Achivements * Fixed platinum achievement * Fixed challenger achievement unlock logic * Fixed player 2 achievement unlocking in local co-op (PS4 only) Menus * Added "reset to default" button to control mapping screen * Fixed Challenge Over screen layout * Fixed wrong friends filter button if "Friends only" was enabled last time * Fixed some missing Chinese characters Info * All v1.04 (Steam, GOG.com, HumbleStore and PS4) builds are identical regarding gameplay / content (check the version number from game's main menu) * This build was released on Steam and GOG.com. Also HumbleStore sells Steam keys. More info in the Discussions section: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/2592234299554007360/

We released a hotfix which fixes server stability issues, window handling issues and some achievement issues. We also added initial HDR support for Nvidia GPUs. Looking forward to release more fixes next week! v1.04 0035.005 - June 29th, 2017 Hotfix 3 Server * Fixed issues with the server and leaderboards Engine * Crash fixes * Added initial HDR support for Nvidia GPUs * Added info pop up for "SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 capable CPU not detected" * Fixed window handling issues * Fixed borderless window * Fixed window resolution changing from graphics options menu * Fixed display option in graphics menu when using ALT+ENTER Steam * Fixed some "Steam Init Failure" issues * Fixed issue where game couldn't be started from game's install folder Achivements * Fixed platinum achievement * Fixed challenger achievement unlock logic * Fixed player 2 achievement unlocking in local co-op (PS4 only) Menus * Added "reset to default" button to control mapping screen * Fixed Challenge Over screen layout * Fixed wrong friends filter button if "Friends only" was enabled last time * Fixed some missing Chinese characters Info * All v1.04 (Steam, GOG.com, HumbleStore and PS4) builds are identical regarding gameplay / content (check the version number from game's main menu) * This build was released on Steam and GOG.com. Also HumbleStore sells Steam keys. More info in the Discussions section: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/2592234299554007360/

We released a quick hotfix which fixes a nasty crash. v1.04 0032.005 - June 23rd, 2017 Hotfix 2 Engine * Fixed crash with Master difficulty during the boss battle Menus * Tweaked credits More info in the Discussions section: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/2592234299527429927/

We released a quick hotfix which fixes a nasty crash. v1.04 0032.005 - June 23rd, 2017 Hotfix 2 Engine * Fixed crash with Master difficulty during the boss battle Menus * Tweaked credits More info in the Discussions section: http://steamcommunity.com/app/404540/discussions/0/2592234299527429927/

Get Nex Machina here: http://nex.housemarque.com/steam_outland From the team that created Resogun and in collaboration with Eugene Jarvis (Robotron, Smash TV) comes an intense arcade shooter that blends the best of coin-op skillful gameplay and modern cutting edge voxel tech. Travel through a diverse alternate universe where robots have taken over and humans have an unhealthy symbiosis with their screened devices. Starting from the “Techno Forest” you make your way through ever increasing robot infestation as you attempt to save humanity. Particle explosions and neon lights are always better with a great soundtrack. Ari Pulkkinen (RESOGUN) returns to helm an adrenaline fueled set of tracks that blend synthwave and retro game influences. https://youtu.be/jlMa5lZZQ-g FEATURES: Nex Machina features a fully fledged arcade Campaign that can be played solo or in local co-op with a friend. Tons of secrets and alternate paths in each world. Upgradeable player character with access to six (6) different special weapons, that all can be lost as you perish in the torrent of endless robots. Deep layered gameplay that let’s you juggle with saving humans and trying to stay alive. Complex enemy design and pulsating bullet patterns that can get you in the zone. Three different main difficulty setting and more to unlock as you learn the ropes. Each difficulty offering new things to learn and conquer. A changing challenge mode called the Arena, where you can return to locations in the game that are now totaly different with faster speeds and other fresh modifications. Competing to beat your friends and the world with unique leaderboards for each challenge. Unlockable skins, weapon colors and more that open up as you play the different modes available.

Get Nex Machina here: http://nex.housemarque.com/steam_outland From the team that created Resogun and in collaboration with Eugene Jarvis (Robotron, Smash TV) comes an intense arcade shooter that blends the best of coin-op skillful gameplay and modern cutting edge voxel tech. Travel through a diverse alternate universe where robots have taken over and humans have an unhealthy symbiosis with their screened devices. Starting from the “Techno Forest” you make your way through ever increasing robot infestation as you attempt to save humanity. Particle explosions and neon lights are always better with a great soundtrack. Ari Pulkkinen (RESOGUN) returns to helm an adrenaline fueled set of tracks that blend synthwave and retro game influences. https://youtu.be/jlMa5lZZQ-g FEATURES: Nex Machina features a fully fledged arcade Campaign that can be played solo or in local co-op with a friend. Tons of secrets and alternate paths in each world. Upgradeable player character with access to six (6) different special weapons, that all can be lost as you perish in the torrent of endless robots. Deep layered gameplay that let’s you juggle with saving humans and trying to stay alive. Complex enemy design and pulsating bullet patterns that can get you in the zone. Three different main difficulty setting and more to unlock as you learn the ropes. Each difficulty offering new things to learn and conquer. A changing challenge mode called the Arena, where you can return to locations in the game that are now totaly different with faster speeds and other fresh modifications. Competing to beat your friends and the world with unique leaderboards for each challenge. Unlockable skins, weapon colors and more that open up as you play the different modes available.

Hi There! We put together 3 behind the scenes videos that look a bit deeper into Nex Machina. More specifically about theFluid system and Tech, Humans and weapons & Level Design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iuOB8xXUw4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPNyFefLTTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68wXCuwcIWQ Hope you enjoyed these insights. Remember to check out Nex Machina coming to Steam and PS4 on June 20! - Your friends at Housemarque

Hi There! We put together 3 behind the scenes videos that look a bit deeper into Nex Machina. More specifically about theFluid system and Tech, Humans and weapons & Level Design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iuOB8xXUw4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPNyFefLTTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68wXCuwcIWQ Hope you enjoyed these insights. Remember to check out Nex Machina coming to Steam and PS4 on June 20! - Your friends at Housemarque

http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/f90fa516de377c1980da55204873290813d9b87a.png Hi From Housemarque! We have couple of things to announce. First of all, Nex Machina can finally be pre-ordered!!! And to celebrate this, we're giving out our previous PC platforming puzzle game Outland, for free for the next 48 hours, so get yours while you can! - Your friends at Housemarque

http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/f90fa516de377c1980da55204873290813d9b87a.png Hi From Housemarque! We have couple of things to announce. First of all, Nex Machina can finally be pre-ordered!!! And to celebrate this, we're giving out our previous PC platforming puzzle game Outland, for free for the next 48 hours, so get yours while you can! - Your friends at Housemarque

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/f90fa516de377c1980da55204873290813d9b87a.png Hello everyone! It’s been a while since you’ve seen new footage from our new game Nex Machina, but now we’re finally glad to announce that Nex Machina will be arriving on both PlayStation 4 and PC Steam on June 20th. This is the day that Housemarque’s arcade games will go down in infamy for creating one of the simplest, but the purest action arcade games of our generation. A game that will remind you of the arcade classics of the 80’s but add on modern technology to complement that pure twin-stick joy. Additionally we would also like to announce local co-op. This is something that we’ve been holding on for a long time but many of our friends already guessed that it will be a main stay, since it is a Housemarque title. Local co-op will allow two players to play side by side, just like in the old school arcade halls, competing or helping each other out. So please enjoy the new trailer with new footage from winter tide level and two player scenes. And remember to keep your eyes open for Nex Machina arriving on June 20th for the PlayStation 4 and PC Steam.

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/f90fa516de377c1980da55204873290813d9b87a.png Hello everyone! It’s been a while since you’ve seen new footage from our new game Nex Machina, but now we’re finally glad to announce that Nex Machina will be arriving on both PlayStation 4 and PC Steam on June 20th. This is the day that Housemarque’s arcade games will go down in infamy for creating one of the simplest, but the purest action arcade games of our generation. A game that will remind you of the arcade classics of the 80’s but add on modern technology to complement that pure twin-stick joy. Additionally we would also like to announce local co-op. This is something that we’ve been holding on for a long time but many of our friends already guessed that it will be a main stay, since it is a Housemarque title. Local co-op will allow two players to play side by side, just like in the old school arcade halls, competing or helping each other out. So please enjoy the new trailer with new footage from winter tide level and two player scenes. And remember to keep your eyes open for Nex Machina arriving on June 20th for the PlayStation 4 and PC Steam.

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/a97294f3babd71277bb738446eecb0bc54d9c781.jpg WHAT? We will randomly select a few hundred participants for the closed PC Beta to give feedback and playtest Nex Machina. Game content will be limited to a subset of the full game’s features, similar to a demo. WHEN? Starting on the 21st of April 2017 and ending on the 1st of May 2017. WHY? We need your input so that we can tweak the game and gameplay to make the game even better. We want to reach out to our biggest fans for their valuable input! Navigate to http://www.housemarque.com/housemarque-holds-closed-pc-beta-for-nex-machina/ for more info. - Your Friends at Housemarque

http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/25334443/a97294f3babd71277bb738446eecb0bc54d9c781.jpg WHAT? We will randomly select a few hundred participants for the closed PC Beta to give feedback and playtest Nex Machina. Game content will be limited to a subset of the full game’s features, similar to a demo. WHEN? Starting on the 21st of April 2017 and ending on the 1st of May 2017. WHY? We need your input so that we can tweak the game and gameplay to make the game even better. We want to reach out to our biggest fans for their valuable input! Navigate to http://www.housemarque.com/housemarque-holds-closed-pc-beta-for-nex-machina/ for more info. - Your Friends at Housemarque