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It's here.
The free co-op update for Nightmare Reaper is live right now. Grab some friends and blast through the full campaign together - every weapon, every loot drop, every run. No limitations. Just chaos.
Everything in today's free update:
Full 2-4 player campaign co-op, including New Game+
Revamped New Game+ with a new skill tree and minigame
Deathmatch with randomized weapons and custom game modes
New elite enemies + 15 new "shiny" weapon variants with unique mechanics
99 unique weapons total, with a near-infinite combination of random effects
Pile of bug fixes and gameplay improvements
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Join the Discord to squad up, share clips, and chat directly with the devs: discord.gg/u2pdcGY
— ItBurn
Today is a great day to try Nightmare Reaper.
The free co-op update just dropped. That means if you grab the game today, you're getting the full experience. 30-50 hours of campaign content, fully playable solo or with up to 3 friends. Plus deathmatch, 99 unique weapons, and a soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult (the composer behind Doom Eternal.)
What you're getting:
Full campaign co-op for 2-4 players, including New Game+
Deathmatch mode with randomized weapons and custom game modes
99 unique weapons with a near-infinite combination of random effects
Soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult (Doom Eternal) — fully DMCA-free
Dark, violent retro FPS chaos with looter shooter and rogue-lite depth
Still deciding? Download the free demo and let the chaos speak for itself. It won’t take long to figure out if this is your kind of game.
March 17th is almost here. While you're waiting, here's a quick recap about what's dropping:
Hours of co-op content. Each of the three chapters runs 7+ hours, and the entire campaign is playable with up to 3 friends. That includes New Game+, which is getting a full overhaul with a new skill tree and new minigame.
The soundtrack is by Andrew Hulshult - the composer behind Doom Eternal. If you’ve been playing but haven't cranked the volume yet, now's the time.The music hits as hard as the gameplay, and it’s fully DMCA-free for streamers too.
Here's everything dropping March 17, free for existing owners:
Full 2-4 player campaign co-op, including New Game+
Revamped New Game+ with a new skill tree and minigame
Deathmatch with randomized weapons and custom game modes
New elite enemies + 15 new "shiny" weapon variants with unique mechanics
99 unique weapons total, with a near-infinite combination of random effects
Nightmare Reaper also goes 50% off on March 17. Best time ever to grab it for a friend.
Not sure yet? The demo is on the store page right now. Try it… you'll know within minutes if this is your kind of chaos.
3 days. Get your squad ready.
How to get more frequent updates
Follow @NightmareReape4 on Twitter for up-to-date news and previews.
Join the Discord channel for minute-to-minute updates and to chat directly with the devs.
- ItBurn
Hi everyone,
The Nightmare Reaper multiplayer update will release on March 17th 2026!
Check out the insane release date trailer we cooked up: https://youtu.be/0lIsT195N4w
The FREE multiplayer update comes with a bunch of new features:
Full 2 to 4 player co-op, including new game+.
Unique deathmatch where players get randomized weapons and can even create custom game modes.
Revamped new game+ with a new minigame and even more upgrades.
A new elite enemy type that drops one of 15 new rare "shiny" weapons that have unique behavior.
Lots of bug fixes and improvements.
Want to try multiplayer NOW? Just join our Discord and get access to the open beta.
Check out this incredible promo art from Dakota Lee!
I hope you're as excited about the release as we are! It's a ton of fun.
How to get more frequent updates
Follow @NightmareReape4 on Twitter for up-to-date news and previews.
Join the Discord channel for minute-to-minute updates and to chat directly with the devs.
- ItBurn
We’re excited to announce the Open Beta for Nightmare Reaper’s cooperative multiplayer mode, starting RIGHT NOW! For the first time ever, you’ll be able to dive into the game alongside your friends to rip, tear, and reap together.
To take part in the multiplayer Open Beta, here’s what you’ll need:
A copy of Nightmare Reaper (required for access).
Join the official Discord: https://discord.gg/u2pdcGY
Request Beta access directly in the Discord.
Full Co-op Gameplay – Play through the entire Nightmare Reaper experience with up-to-4 of your friends.
Community Events – Stress tests and community-driven sessions are planned to push multiplayer to its limits.
Bug Hunting – Players are encouraged to report issues and send crash logs to help polish the build. (This isn’t enforced, but every report helps make the game stronger!)
This Beta is more than just early access to multiplayer! It’s a chance to:
Help uncover obscure and hidden bugs.
Strengthen the growing Nightmare Reaper community.
Be a part of development with your feedback and gameplay data.
The Beta will begin September 2nd, 2025 and will run for an undisclosed period of time while development continues and the build is polished.
Grab your weapons, bring your friends, and step into the chaos together. Nightmare Reaper’s multiplayer is almost here.
The chicken dance: https://x.com/NightmareReape4/status/1961428626202870080
Some fan art! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3494282996 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3494284638
https://x.com/NightmareReape4/status/1934416210260640017
https://x.com/Patches_art/status/1819067211048186328
From Vanerchest. I had to crop it for Steam, but come see the glorious full version in our Discord.
That's about it! Thanks for your patience everyone, we're almost there!
How to get more frequent updates
Follow @NightmareReape4 on Twitter for up-to-date news and previews.
Join the Discord channel for minute-to-minute updates and to chat directly with the devs.
- ItBurn
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