Nightmare Reaper News

[p]Hi everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]The Nightmare Reaper multiplayer update will release on March 17th 2026![/p][p][/p][p]Check out the insane release date trailer we cooked up: https://youtu.be/0lIsT195N4w[/p][p][/p][p]The FREE multiplayer update comes with a bunch of new features:[/p]

• [p]Full 2 to 4 player co-op, including new game+.[/p]
• [p]Unique deathmatch where players get randomized weapons and can even create custom game modes.[/p]
• [p]Revamped new game+ with a new minigame and even more upgrades.[/p]
• [p]A new elite enemy type that drops one of 15 new rare "shiny" weapons that have unique behavior.[/p]
• [p]Lots of bug fixes and improvements.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Want to try multiplayer NOW? Just join our Discord and get access to the open beta.[/p][p][/p][p]Check out this incredible promo art from Dakota Lee!
[/p][p]I hope you're as excited about the release as we are! It's a ton of fun.[/p][p][/p][p]How to get more frequent updates[/p][p][/p][p]Follow @NightmareReape4 on Twitter for up-to-date news and previews.[/p][p]Join the Discord channel for minute-to-minute updates and to chat directly with the devs.[/p][p][/p][p]- ItBurn[/p]

[p]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.[/p][h2]How to Join the Open Beta[/h2][p]To take part in the multiplayer Open Beta, here’s what you’ll need:[/p]

• [p]A copy of Nightmare Reaper (required for access).[/p]
• [p]Join the official Discord: https://discord.gg/u2pdcGY[/p]
• [p]Request Beta access directly in the Discord.[/p]

[h2]What to Expect[/h2]

• [p]Full Co-op Gameplay – Play through the entire Nightmare Reaper experience with up-to-4 of your friends.[/p]
• [p]Community Events – Stress tests and community-driven sessions are planned to push multiplayer to its limits.[/p]
• [p]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!)[/p]

[h2]Why Join?[/h2][p]This Beta is more than just early access to multiplayer! It’s a chance to:[/p]

• [p]Help uncover obscure and hidden bugs.[/p]
• [p]Strengthen the growing Nightmare Reaper community.[/p]
• [p]Be a part of development with your feedback and gameplay data.[/p]

[h2]Duration[/h2][p]The Beta will begin September 2nd, 2025 and will run for an undisclosed period of time while development continues and the build is polished.[/p][p]Grab your weapons, bring your friends, and step into the chaos together. Nightmare Reaper’s multiplayer is almost here.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]More updates?[/h2][p][/p][p]The chicken dance: https://x.com/NightmareReape4/status/1961428626202870080[/p][p][/p][p]Some fan art!

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3494282996 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3494284638[/p][p][/p][p]https://x.com/NightmareReape4/status/1934416210260640017[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]https://x.com/Patches_art/status/1819067211048186328[/p][p][/p][p]From Vanerchest. I had to crop it for Steam, but come see the glorious full version in our Discord.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]That's about it!
Thanks for your patience everyone, we're almost there![/p][p]
How to get more frequent updates[/p][p][/p][p]Follow @NightmareReape4 on Twitter for up-to-date news and previews.[/p][p]Join the Discord channel for minute-to-minute updates and to chat directly with the devs.[/p][p][/p][p]- ItBurn[/p]

Hi everyone,

I understand that it's been a long time since I've posted a news item, so here it is!

I wish I had more for you guys, but things haven't changed: I'm still working on multiplayer.

Because of having two young kids and some draining health issues(non-life threatening), I haven't been able to put as much time into work as I did before. Multiplayer WILL come out and it's going really well, but it's taking a lot of time.

The multiplayer update will be free and will contain co-op and some form of deathmatch. There might be other cool things that come with the update, but nothing set in stone yet.

Here's a screenshot of the current player setup screen.



I'm still actively answering every question asked.

That's it!

[h2]How to get more frequent updates[/h2]

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,

It's been a while since the last update, so I thought I should post a little something to let you know that I'm still alive and working on the game. As you might know, I've had a second child and this has severely impacted productivity. I'm the only person working on the PC version at the moment, so things are a bit slow.

Something crazy cool did happen though! Feardemic, the publisher working on the console versions of NR has created an event named Fear Fest and teamed up with IGN to bring us the Horror Game Awards. They slipped in the coolest indie game promotion I've ever seen, a music video for one of Andrew's NR tracks!

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hD6VUmzbfo

Fear Fest 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMdq9k00U0

Horror Game Awards 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hONald-l0pI

I'm currently working on multiplayer and things are going pretty well. I'm focusing on coop, but I also want to add some deathmatch because it could get really crazy with random weapon drops. As soon as I have something that works good enough, I'll start an open beta for anyone who wants to help. You'll have to come to the Discord when the time is right.

Here's a quick teaser for the multiplayer: https://twitter.com/NightmareReape4/status/1690377601720913921

As for the console versions, patches are still in the works. The main thing they're adding is control remapping. I don't have much else to say at the moment, but Feardemic is working on this and the patches are coming.

Other random things:

- Andrew is doing quick videos explaining the inspiration behind tracks he made: https://twitter.com/AndrewHulshult/status/1663951007389188119

- I did an AMA on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/boomershooters/comments/13xmtbw/im_the_developer_of_nightmare_reaper_ask_me/

- ZlimBratSki left a NR mention in his "Goriest boomer shooters" video and I think he needs more recognition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i_Qb51tTco

- I've compiled a lit of all the NR fan art I could find(except the adult ones). Come check them out in the Discord in #fan_content.

That's it!

[h2]How to get more frequent updates[/h2]

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,

A patch

We have a small patch today that adds some nice changes and requested fixes by you guys. Here are the notes:

- Changed sensitivity of mouse inputs by lowering them when zooming in with a weapon scope.
- Changed horse water and reflection powerups to reduce recoil by half.
- Changed powerups to be attracted to the player if very close.
- Changed +attack and reflection to be less loud.
- Fixed issue where gem staff with explosive ammo did too much damage.
- Fixed issue where changing a weapon stat could crash.
- Fixed issue where enter key couldn't be bound to activate.
- Fixed issue where topaz upgrades would be there when starting the game with no topaz mod.
- Fixed issue where some weapons wouldn't support homing properly.
- Fixed issue where you could be put inside a door after drowning in water.

A gift

You may have seen some cards for the game pop up into your inventory. That's right, we added community items. These are super sweet and you should definitely check them out. The animated backgrounds, avatars and frames are especially sweet, but the emotions and stickers are pretty great too. All of these were made by Brouzouf Jones(enemy artist) of course. Some examples:









Console version

The console versions are out! All of them. This is mostly handled by Feardemic, so for more information or for help, contact them. You can go on their website(https://www.feardemic-games.com/) or their Discord: https://discord.com/invite/6ECZhExu96

Patches are coming for them too.

Daddy 2.0

I'm expecting a second child by the end of June, so this'll really put a break into what I'm working on. I'll still be interacting with the community and answering questions, but it'll be at a minimum. I can't tell you what I'm working on yet, but I can say that it's actual new NR content and it's going to be awesome...

That's about it for today!

[h2]How to get more frequent updates[/h2]

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