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NIMRODS | Steam Deck Compatibility

Greetings, NIMRODS community!

We’re super excited to announce that NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor will be fully compatible with the Steam Deck!



From day one, we’ve integrated the Steam Deck into our development process - using it for playtesting, performance checks, bug hunting, and sharing the game with others.

The official Steam Deck Verified review will happen once Valve gets to it in their review queue. While we wait, we want to walk you through what we’ve already implemented for Steam Deck support and what we plan to improve throughout Early Access.

Input

Since the game is built with Unity, we’ve fully leveraged the latest Input System to support a wide range of devices. This includes PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Mouse & Keyboard, generic gamepads and much more.

We’ve done a lot of iteration over controller navigation in the menus a well as controller icons (glyphs). We have created our own custom system to show specific icons based on the active controller.



Display

The game launches with native support for the Steam Deck’s resolution, plus options to switch between other resolutions within the same aspect ratio.

All HUD elements scale smoothly to ensure the UI remains readable and clear at any resolution. We’ve also fine-tuned the flow of our UI to make sure it’s easy to navigate and visually intuitive on the Deck.

System Support / Seamlessness

Unity has done a lot of the heavy lifting here to ensure a seamless launch on the Steam Deck. There are no extra launchers or warnings - just jump straight into the game and start playing!

Honorable Mention - Performance

Even though performance isn’t a strict requirement for Steam’s verified checklist - Steam Deck Verified - we have gone through great lengths to optimize NIMRODS.

From the Demo, we saw a lot of players report issues with performance (we’re talking about you Mr. Explosive Helix Barrel Shotgun) and took the time to do things right and rewrote a lot of our internal code so that we can support hundreds, if not thousands of projectiles / enemies on screen.

There still might some pockets of frame lag, but that’s what early access is for! We will have a constant effort of optimizing the game during updates - so if you see any issues please leave feedback in the forums ❤️

Upcoming Features

We’d love to hear from you about what additional features would make NIMRODS even better on Steam Deck. While we couldn’t fit everything into the Early Access launch, we plan to add more over time. Some of the requests we’ve already received include:
  • Steam Input - ability to rebind keys
  • Controller Sensitivity sliders
  • Auto-Aim / Auto-Fire improvements

Stay tuned for more updates to come! 🎉

Join our official Discord server for more news and updates!
https://discord.com/invite/mdbCsgnsS7


Thank you so much for your continued support! 💖

NIMRODS | Early Access Pricing Announcement

Greetings, NIMRODS community!

Counting down the days! 5 more days until our Early Access release! It’s really happening…



We wanted to provide an update on pricing. We’ve talked about our release price points before in our Discord, but we haven’t officially announced them.

We also plan on having a 10% launch discount active for our launch week!

Also, do not worry. If ever we plan on increasing the price, either during or at the end of Early Access, we will ensure to inform everyone well ahead time!

The following are the price points for Early Access launch based on Steam’s Regional Pricing Recommendations.



Currency

Price



USD

$9.99



GBP

£8.50



EUR

9,75€



CHF

CHF 10.99



RUB

385 руб.



PLN

45,99 zł



BRL

R$ 32,99



JPY

¥1,200



SEK

110,00 kr



IDR

Rp 90 999



MYR

RM26.75



PHP

₱335.00



SGD

S$10.00



THB

฿220.00



VND

142.000₫



KRW

₩11,000



UAH

225₴



MXN

Mex$123.99



CAD

CDN$12.99



AUD

A$14.50



NZD

NZ$14.75



CNY

¥42.00



INR

₹480



CLP

CLP$5.750



PEN

S/23.00



COP

COL$26.000



ZAR

R100.00



HKD

HK$66.00



TWD

NT$188



SAR

22.49 SR



AED

29.00 AED



ILS

₪36.95



KZT

2 900₸



KWD

1.95 KD



QAR

24.99 QR



CRC

₡4,600



UYU

U$310



We're super excited for the Early Access launch and we hope to see you there!

Stay tuned for more updates to come! 🎉

Join our official Discord server for more news and updates!
https://discord.com/invite/mdbCsgnsS7


Thank you so much for your continued support! 💖

NIMRODS | Early Access Release Trailer Preview

Greetings, NIMRODS community!

The countdown begins—just 10 days left until Early Access launch! After two wild years of development, we're finally nearing the moment we've all been waiting for. What started as a simple arena shooter prototype has evolved into a chaotic & sprawling world. It’s been a journey, and we’re just getting started!

To celebrate, we've just dropped a brand-new Early Access release trailer! Check it out:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Final Weekend for the Demo


This weekend marks the last chance to dive into the demo before it’s gone for good! As we gear up for launch, we need all hands on deck to build the hype and get as many players as possible ready for Day 1. Your feedback has been invaluable, and we're counting on you to help shape the next phase of NIMRODS.

Stay tuned for more updates to come! 🎉

Join our official Discord server for more news and updates!
https://discord.com/invite/mdbCsgnsS7


Thank you so much for your continued support! 💖

NIMRODS | Early Access Countdown

Greetings, NIMRODS community!

We’re getting closer to the big day... NIMRODS launches into Early Access on October 28th!

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and can't wait for you to get a taste of what we've been cooking. Shortly after we launch, we’ll be publishing a Roadmap of planned features. While some ideas are already in the works, we want your feedback to shape what’s next. Our recent in-person events showed the team what works, but we’re excited to involve the entire community on these planned additions. The reason we chose to release to Early Access is to ensure the game's development is headed in the right direction where feedback is critical.

Game Events

We’ve been hitting the road, attending events like MagWest San Jose and DreamHack Atlanta, and the response has been incredible! We got valuable feedback, stress tested the game builds and met a lot of great people. We even took home an Audience Choice Award at DreamHack! Overall it was great to connect with so many people who loved the game.

Stay tuned for more updates coming this week 🎉

Join our official Discord server for more news and updates!
https://discord.com/invite/mdbCsgnsS7


Thank you for your continued support! 💖







NIMRODS | Important Update Regarding Early Access

Greetings, NIMRODS community!

Our small indie team has been working non-stop to get NIMRODS ready for Early Access. We've been stress testing, experimenting with different gun combinations, squashing bugs left and right, and even showcasing the game at some expos!

We can't wait for you to experience the full potential of our game – every gun augment, every build, every enemy, every genetic mutation, every drone upgrade, and so much more.

But... we could use a little help.

There are so many combinations of gun parts and scenarios (trillions, in fact). For a small team like ours, it's tough to test absolutely everything. We want to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

So, after many conversations, we’ve decided to push the Early Access release date to October 28th.

This is where you come in, NIMROD! We're calling on our community to help us test the game. We already have a small group of dedicated testers in our Discord, but we need a few more. As we work to finalize the Early Access build, we'll be selecting additional testers to join us on this journey.

Our goal is to release weekly (or even daily) builds until we’re absolutely sure the game is rock-solid.

We don’t want to deliver an unfinished or buggy experience. We’re working very hard to make sure your first impression is... "Wow, this is awesome!"

We know this isn't the news you were hoping for. As gamers ourselves, we know how much it sucks when a game you're looking forward to gets delayed. But we also know how often games get released too soon, and we want to avoid that.

Please join our official Discord server for instructions on how to be part of the selective testing group and for more news and updates!

https://discord.com/invite/mdbCsgnsS7

Thank you for your continued support! 💖

For Something More Exciting

On the marketing side, we’ve got exciting news! We recently attended QuakeCon and San Japan to spread the word about NIMRODS. The feedback was fantastic, and we met a lot of amazing people who gave us great insights.

We will be showcasing NIMRODS at MAGWest ‘24 in San Jose at the end of this month and also at Dreamhack ATL ‘24 at the beginning of October.

Come out to play the latest internal build with us if you are nearby!