Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon News

[h3]The wait is ALMOST over! [/h3]Rogue Piñatas, the VR roguelite where the party apocalypse meets arcade action, is smashing its way into headsets! We’re thrilled to announce that this game is officially releasing on SteamVR this Spring and Meta Quest on February 6th!



This isn’t just another VR game. Rogue Piñatas delivers a fresh take on the roguelite genre with wild weaponry, unpredictable first-person shooting gameplay, and strategic co-op challenges. All of your favorite elements from Vampire Survivors, Deep Rock Galactic, and Dead Rising combined! Here’s a deeper dive into what makes Rogue Piñatas your next VR obsession:

[h3]Unique Playthroughs
[/h3]In Rogue Piñatas, no two runs are the same in our roguelike. Thanks to a mix of weapons, gadgets, and meta candy progression, each playthrough offers new ways to strategize and dominate. Experiment with combinations, adapt to each stage’s objectives, and test your skills in this dynamic, replayable world. Whether you prefer ranged attacks, melee mayhem, or gadget mastery, the choice is yours.

[h3]Multiplayer with Cross-Play[/h3]
Playing together is the key to victory. In Rogue Piñatas, players will want to team up with friends to play more strategically to take down bosses easier, coordinate abilities, and even rush down the timers for a Party Box!

[h3]Weapon Evolutions[/h3]
With 10 base weapons available (including the Batarama and Pop Rocker), players can dual-wield a weapon in each hand and evolve their gear into powerful creations for the ultimate candy destruction, like the Vampire Bat and Nukelele. Each weapon not only packs a punch but brings its own flavor to gameplay, but why stop at weapons? Rogue Piñatas arms you with 18 gadgets designed to overcome the increasingly difficult challenges ahead.


[h3]Endless Piñata Enemies[/h3]
Prepare to take on 27 unique enemies, like the lurking Luchacabras and zig-gagging Lizards, plus six epic bosses. Each designed with their own distinct behaviors, visuals, and sound effects. No matter how prepared you think you are, these piñatas always have a trick up their sleeve.


[h3]6 Characters to Choose[/h3]
As one of the last survivors of a party-apocalyptic world, it’s up to you to answer the call! You’ll start off as Kit Bash, the scrappy but agile kid who is fueled on sugary cereals, but progressing with the game unlocks additional characters. Discover your own playstyle by experimenting with different characters, weapons, and abilities to help you face the waves of piñata hordes!

[h3]6 Stages with Unique Objectives[/h3]
Explore a variety of vibrant stages, each with its own theme and gameplay twist, including:

• Block Party: Survive waves of relentless enemies.
  
• Lost Vegas: Repair vital equipment while under attack.
  
• Asphalt Jumble: Escort the convoy through dangerous highway terrain.
  

More details about the last 3 stages will be revealed upon release!

[h3]Hidden Secrets[/h3]
As you explore, uncover hidden secrets by finding Hidden Ninjas and secret areas, accessible only through clever exploration and sharp observation! The world is packed with mystery and is worth the reward for any curious player with the ability to dodge the piñatas long enough to find the secrets.

[h3]Mark your calendars for February 6th[/h3]
Wishlist now on Meta Quest and Steam to stay tuned as we approach launch. We’re dropping more updates, trailers, and new sneak peaks on our Discord channel. You can also follow us on social: Instagram, X, Facebook, or YouTube. Chaos is coming! Are you ready to smash your way to survival?

Big news from our development team - we’re serving up a double whammy of exciting events, and you’re invited to join in on all the fun. Like a piñata full of surprises, let’s break it down!



[h2]Join the ‘Pre-Party’ Closed Beta Program![/h2]
Calling all bat-wielding beta testers! Our closed beta, appropriately called the “Pre-Party,” is officially open for applications. This is your chance to dive into Rogue Piñatas before its official release and help us smash bugs (instead of just burros). The program runs from today, December 9, 2024 to January 3, 2025, giving you plenty of time to cause some sweet destruction!

[h2]How to Apply:[/h2]

1. Fill out the application.
   
2. Join our Discord server.
   
3. Wait for your golden ticket (a.k.a. acceptance email) to land in your inbox.
   
4. If selected, you will then be able to accept the invite and start playing!
   

Spaces are limited for the Closed Beta, so don’t dawdle! Grab your bat and apply to the Pre-Party before it’s too late!

[h2]Piñatas are Crashing the Steam Fiesta![/h2]

Find us on Steam, alongside a bunch of incredible indie developers during the Indie Multiplayer Celebration starting later today! This event is a festival of fantastic games where four+ players make magic (or in our case, UNPREDICTABLE CHAOS) and Nerd Ninjas is thrilled to be showcasing Rogue Piñatas at the fiesta! Fans will also be able to chat with us on our Discord server and get notified of our super secret release date by wishlisting on Steam.



Built for multiplayer mayhem, our game is the perfect game to team up with friends and see how long you can survive the VRmageddon! You’ll need to play to each other's strengths and cover each other’s blindspots, or risk losing a mate to the apocalypse. No matter your play style, one thing’s for sure: the time is NOW to gear up for the party apocalypse!

Hey Survivors!

We're excited to announce that our latest update now includes Valve Index support. 🎉🍬

What's New:

• Valve Index Compatibility
  
• Bug Fixes & Stability
  

How to get Started:

• Make sure your Valve Index is properly set up through SteamVR.
  
• Update your game to the latest version.
  
• Launch the demo, and the game will automatically detect and configure for the Valve Index system.
  

As always, we appreciate your ongoing support and feedback as we continue to develop Rogue Piñatas, so please share your experience with the Valve Index and let us know if you encounter any issues.

Keep bashing those piñatas! ːsteamhappyː

- Nerd Ninjas

Rogue-like you’ve NEVER seen before, a new VR game by Nerd Ninjas!
We’re thrilled to officially pull back the curtain on our latest VR game, Rogue Piñatas: VRmageddon, which will be making its grand debut at Steam Next Fest today! After substantial development efforts, we’re finally sharing the full details of our candy-packed game. Starting today, you can download and play the demo for Rogue Piñatas as part of the Next Fest lineup, giving you a first-hand experience of the colorful, explosive world we’ve crafted.

A Multiplayer VR Roguelite Game.
No one suspected the piñatas—but after a birthday party goes haywire, the world now faces an onslaught of endless swarms of angry piñatas! As the last line of defense, you are humanity’s final hope in the VRmageddon. The mission is simple: survive the party apocalypse or succumb to sweet defeat!

Every run puts your skills to the test as you battle through unique enemies, tackle formidable boss fights, and navigate ravaged environments. Bash, dodge, shoot, and explore your way through waves of piñatas, collecting candy and powerful meta-progression upgrades along the way. With a vast arsenal of weapons, abilities, and power-ups to discover, no two runs are ever the same. Are you ready to face the wildest, most chaotic birthday party of your life?

Wishlist on Steam: HERE
Try the demo: HERE

Try the First-Ever Demo at Steam Next Fest!
Nerd Ninjas is proud to be participating in the Steam Next Fest for a week-long celebration for upcoming games! So if you're piñata-curious, now's your chance to get your hands on Rogue Piñatas! The demo is live right now as part of Steam Next Fest. Download it, jump in, and start smashing your way through colorful enemies, gaining powerful upgrades, uncovering hidden power-ups, and putting your skills to the test against some of our game’s bosses.

The demo is just a taste of what’s to come–there’s much MORE in the full game that we can’t wait to share, from additional piñatas and levels, to special weapons and new modes. Your feedback during this event is critical to helping us fine-tune and perfect the game before its full release.