Bullet Noir News

[h3]Our final Early Access update, arriving before the 1.0 launch, is packed with new content and polish![/h3][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Here’s what’s new:[/p]

• [p]Revenge now speaks your language! [/p]
  • [p]Added full localization for Italian, French, German, and Spanish languages.[/p]
• [p]4 new Arcade Mode levels[/p]

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• [p]Take on brand-new challenges and uncover the stories behind them:[/p]
  • [p]Dark Waters, Healthcare Part 2, Bridge, and Resolution Part 1.[/p]

• [p]Enhanced cinematics for a more immersive story.[/p]
• [p]UI/UX improvements for smoother navigation.[/p]

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• [p]Overall graphics enhancements across all levels.[/p]

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• [p]Improved enemy behavior to keep you on your toes.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Once again, thank you for walking this dark, vengeful road with us. [/p][p]The 1.0 launch is right around the corner. [/p][p]Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re excited to share that Bullet Noir has been selected as a Winner in this year’s Annual Collision Awards![/p][p][/p]

• [p]Best in Style 2.5D - Audience Choice, Silver[/p]
• [p]Best in Style-Retro - Gold[/p]
• [p]Craft-Music - Silver[/p][p] [/p]

[p]As part of our Indie Initiative, which brings passion-driven projects to life, this recognition means the world to our team, and it’s all thanks to your support, feedback, and enthusiasm for the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for walking this road with us - we’re just getting started.[/p][p] [/p][p]🔥 Stay tuned for more updates soon.[/p][p][/p][p]~ The Bullet Noir Team[/p][p]
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[h3]Bullet Noir is officially a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Collision Awards.[/h3][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][hr][/hr][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][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]
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[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]