Bullet Noir News

[p]...You're still standing, and that’s saying something.[/p][p]June was a whirlwind of content, updates, and progress for Bullet Noir. Whether you’ve been speedrunning every level or just vibing with the soundtrack, this one’s for you.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Steam Summer Sale – 20% Off[/h2][p]Bullet Noir is 20% off as part of the Steam Summer Sale, running until July 10. If you’ve been waiting to jump in, now’s your time.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Update 0.8.7 – Arcade Mode & Leaderboards[/h2][p]The first update of the month brought in:[/p]

• [p]Story Mode Leaderboards[/p]
• [p]The Priest as a playable character in Arcade Mode[/p]
• [p]Controller prompt fixes for smoother UX[/p]

[p]📖 Full patch notes:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Update 0.8.8 – Feats & Custom Controls[/h2][p]Mid-month, we rolled out a rework of the scoring system:[/p]

• [p]10 new scoring feats including Godlike, Swift Shooter, and Combo Master[/p]
• [p]Custom key bindings for keyboard & mouse[/p]
• [p]Controller configuration templates for Xbox and PlayStation[/p]

[p]📖 Full patch notes:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Update 0.8.9 – The Lady & Global Arcade Leaderboards[/h2][p]The Lady joined the fray in Arcade Mode, bringing a blade to the bulletstorm. Arcade levels are now included in the global leaderboards, letting you push for top scores with any character.[/p][p]📖 Full patch notes:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Update 0.9.1 – Speedrun Mode & New Story Levels[/h2][p]Our biggest drop this month added:[/p]

• [p]Speedrun Mode with leaderboard support[/p]
• [p]Four new Story Mode levels, one per chapter[/p]
• [p]Performance and save-related improvements[/p]

[p]📖 Full update article:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Devlog #3 – The Anti-Heroes[/h2][p]In our latest devlog, we go behind the curtain to explore the tragic backstories of Bullet Noir’s main characters. What drives them? What broke them? And why do they keep going?[/p][p]🎥 Watch Devlog 3:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]Bullet Noir is a Collision Awards Finalist[/h2][p]We’re proud to announce that Bullet Noir is a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Collision Awards.[/p][p]You can help us win. Cast your votes here:[/p][p] Vote for Best in Style Vote for Best in Craft[/p][p]Thanks for being part of this journey and helping us get here.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Soundtrack DLC Now Available[/h2][p]The official Bullet Noir Soundtrack is out now on Steam, featuring 16 hard-hitting tracks by composer Cosmin Mirza. Synth meets vengeance in this gritty score built for chaos.[/p][p][/p][p]🎧 Listen and own it here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p]July’s already loading, but before we charge ahead, thanks for sticking with us through every patch, every challenge, and every perfect clear. [/p][p][/p][p]If you read this, you’re one of us.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]Our fifth major Early Access update is here, and it’s all about speed, precision, and fresh challenges.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🕒 New Mode: Speedrun[/h2][p]Speedrun Mode is now available.[/p][p]No cutscenes, no intermissions, just pure gameplay and a ticking clock. Set your best time and climb the brand-new Speedrun leaderboards. [/p][p]Note: Speedrun Mode unlocks after completing the first Story Mode level (The Nest). This is a temporary setup and will be streamlined in the future.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🗺️ Four New Story Mode Levels[/h2][p]We’ve expanded the campaign with one new level per chapter, all fully playable in both Story and Speedrun Modes:[/p]

• [p]Chapter 1: Dark Waters[/p]
• [p]Chapter 2: Healthcare Part 2[/p]
• [p]Chapter 3: Bridge[/p]
• [p]Chapter 4: Resolution Part 1[/p]

[p]We recommend starting a fresh save file to ensure clean progression with the latest content.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🏆 Bullet Noir is a Collision Awards Finalist[/h2][p]We’re proud to announce that Bullet Noir is a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Collision Awards.[/p][p]You can help us win. Cast your votes here:[/p][p] Vote for Best in Style Vote for Best in Craft[/p][p]Thanks for being part of this journey and helping us get here.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]☀️ Steam Summer Sale – 20% Off Until July 10[/h2][p]Bullet Noir is now 20% off as part of the Steam Summer Sale.[/p][p]If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the time.
Experience the new Speedrun Mode, take on fresh levels, and see how far you can climb.[/p][p]We’ve got more updates on the way. Until then, thank you for your support and feedback.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p]Revenge has never been cheaper. [/p][p]Bullet Noir is 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale, available now through July 10.[/p][p]Whether you’ve been waiting to join the fight or want to gift it to a friend, this is the moment.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🆕 Update 0.9.1 is Live – Speedrun Mode & More[/h2][p]Alongside the sale, we dropped our fifth Early Access update loaded with new content, read about it here: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🏆 We’re Collision Awards Finalists – Help Us Win[/h2][p]Bullet Noir is officially a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Collision Awards.[/p][p]We’re honored to have been selected, and your vote can make a difference. If you’ve enjoyed what we’ve built so far, consider casting your vote below:[/p][p] Vote for Best in Style Vote for Best in Craft[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎧 Soundtrack DLC Available[/h2][p]Immerse yourself in the mood and momentum of Bullet Noir anytime with the official soundtrack, featuring 16 original tracks by composer Cosmin Mirza (Door Kickers 2, Trinity Fusion).[/p][p]🎵 Available now as DLC or streaming on YouTube.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Arcade Mode Expands. New Blades Hit the Streets.[/p][p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]Our fourth Early Access update for Bullet Noir is officially live! This update brings more slicing, more scoring, and even more ways to rise the leaderboards.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]⚔️ The Lady Joins Arcade Mode[/h2][p]Wield the katana and carve a path through the chaos.
The Lady is now playable in Arcade Mode. Use her unique skills to cut down enemies in style and chase vengeance your way.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📊 Global Leaderboards Now Include Arcade Mode[/h2][p]You asked, we delivered.[/p]

• [p]Every Arcade Mode level now supports global and friends-only leaderboards[/p]
• [p]Compete with any character, on any level[/p]
• [p]Show off your high scores and compare your runs with the rest of the world[/p]

[p]🛈 Note: Arcade Mode levels may have slight differences from their Story Mode versions. Adapt accordingly.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🆕 2025 Content Roadmap[/h2][p]Thank you for continuing to play, share, and support Bullet Noir. Your feedback keeps pushing us forward, and there's more to come in 2025![/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎧 ICYMI: The Official Soundtrack is Out Now[/h2][p]Step into the world of Bullet Noir anytime with our original soundtrack, featuring 16 tracks by composer Cosmin Mirza (Door Kickers 2, Trinity Fusion).
Whether you're playing or just vibing, it's the perfect background for vengeance.[/p][p]🎵 Available on Steam and YouTube
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]These streets ain't what they used to be. Enact vengeance now:[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

In this video, we dive deep into the game's dark narrative, explore the tragic stories behind each character, and reveal what truly drives them down the path of vengeance.

We have more updates coming soon, and as always, we can't wait to hear what you think!

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