BRUTAL JOHN 2 News

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Lock and load — BRUTAL JOHN 2 is storming into Boomstock 2025, which kicks off on September 23! This celebration of all things boomer shooter is bringing together the loudest, fastest, and most explosive games in the scene, and John wouldn’t miss the carnage for the world. [/p][p][/p][p]And don’t forget: BRUTAL JOHN 2 is 30% OFF until September 27. If you’ve been waiting to dive in - now’s the time to pull the trigger.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We’d like to give a massive thank you to Fulcrum Publishing for making Boomstock 2025 possible and giving us this incredible opportunity to showcase our game alongside such a killer lineup.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]📢 Content Update #1 will release on September 23.[/h2][p]Content Update #1 will include 2 new story levels.[/p][p]Thanks for your attention and support! We will continue to read feedback, and continue improving the game![/p][hr][/hr]

[p][/p][h2]BRUTAL JOHN 2 is on Brutal Indies Unleashed![/h2][hr][/hr][p]We’re thrilled to announce that BRUTAL JOHN 2 is part of the Brutal Indies Unleashed festival! This event is all about celebrating brutal indie games, and we couldn’t be more excited to stand alongside such a powerful lineup of creators.[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate, BRUTAL JOHN 2 is 30% OFF for the next two weeks! Now’s the perfect time to dive headfirst into John’s brutal world - or to convince your friends to join the fight.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]A massive thank you to ZlimBratSki and Retrovibe for making this opportunity possible - your support for the indie games is truly inspiring, and we’re honored to be part of it![/p][p]Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for being part of this journey.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]📢 Content Update #1 will release on September 23.[/h2][p]Content Update #1 will include 2 new story levels.[/p][p]Thanks for your attention and support! We will continue to read feedback, and continue improving the game![/p][hr][/hr][p][/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]BRUTAL JOHN 2 is now officially Steam Deck Verified![/p][p]No more tinkering - just pure, portable brutality. We’ve smashed bugs, tightened controls, added Steam Deck icons, and sharpened performance so it runs smooth on the go.[/p][p]Next up? Let’s just say BRUTAL JOHN ain’t done with ya yet.[/p][h3]Stay tuned. Stay Brutal.[/h3][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📢 Content Update #1 will release on September 23.[/h2][p]Content Update #1 will include 2 new story levels.[/p][p]Thanks for your attention and support! We will continue to read feedback, and continue improving the game![/p][hr][/hr][p][/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🛠️ General Updates:[/h2]

• [p]⚠️ Save File Version Updated[/p][p]Older save files are no longer compatible. But you can start any Level directly from the "Chapters" menu - everything is unlocked during Early Access. Sorry for this inconvenience! We’ll do our best to avoid this in future updates.[/p]
• [p]Hard Difficulty is once again available from the start, following player requests.[/p]
• [p]Slow Walking Mode has been restored, as requested by players.[/p]
• [p]Significant optimization of game physics, improving overall game performance.[/p]
• [p]Improved Steam Deck support: more Steam Deck specific icons and more optimization.[/p]
• [p]Increased stability in all Arcade Games when FPS is low.[/p]
• [p]Fixed achievement display issues when previously unlocked offline.[/p]
• [p]Fixed navigation in the settings menu with gamepad and keyboard.[/p]
• [p]Fixed missing gamepad prompts in Supershop and Arcade Games.[/p]
• [p]Fixed disappearing menus when quickly pressing the close button.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🛠️ Level-Specific Fixes:[/h2]

• [p]Level 5 – Easier access to the sewer secret, cart might have a bugged previously. It's stable now.[/p]
• [p]Secret Level – Fixed John's subtitles.[/p]
• [p]Level 8 – Removed money that was flying away from vehicles, it was a bug.[/p]
• [p]Level 8 – Fixed the intro cutscene with the truck collision.[/p]
• [p]Level 10 – Added an extra motorcycle near the Streamer’s House. Just in case.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]📢 Content Update #1 will release on September 23.[/h2][p]Content Update #1 will include 2 new story levels.[/p][p]Thanks for your attention and support! We will continue to read feedback, and continue improving the game![/p][hr][/hr][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ Update Notes:[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue with screen resolution change settings.[/p]
• [p]Potential fix for the anti-aliasing setting not saving correctly.[/p]
• [p]FPS limit is no longer tied to the monitor’s refresh rate.[/p]
• [p]Removed "very slow walk" mode as it was no longer needed, no one used it.[/p]
• [p]Doors now open only when you press the interaction key (per player feedback). You can re-enable automatic door opening in the game settings.[/p]
• [p]Sprint is no longer canceled when entering the Super Shop or an Arcade Game.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]📢 Development is moving forward.[/h3][p]We’re actively working on the game, and everything is going according to plan.[/p][p]Content Update #1 is scheduled for September, bringing new story levels and improvements. Stay tuned![/p]