Funguys Swarm News

[p]Hi Funguys,[/p][p][/p][p]We’re addressing some of the feedback and bugs found by the community in this update.[/p][p][/p][p]Community Feedback Changes:[/p]

• [p]Winning a Run no longer removes your current Fire Curse (THE FIRE KING THANKS YOU FOR YOUR LOYALTY).[/p]
• [p]Rerolling Skills and Mutations can no longer show the same option.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Bugs You Helped Us Catch:[/p]

• [p]Fixed rerolling Dew at max level resulting in a blank Skill Card offer.[/p]
• [p]Fixed equipped Pet icon sometimes not appearing correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Keybind Hint sometimes not appearing correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Douse Dew quest appearing when the player has no Fire Curse.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Chestnut from Elites sometimes dropping inside a building.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Soulboom: Sweet Release not dealing damage on dash.[/p]
• [p]Fixed inability to move the cursor in the Shroomshop when using a controller.[/p]
• [p]Fixed locking Dew at max level resulting in a UI softlock.[/p]

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General Bug Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed various VFX & SFX issues.[/p]
• [p]Fixed various UI issues.[/p][p][/p]

[p]✨ Thanks to all your feedback and bug reports, Funguys Swarm keeps getting better with every update. Keep the feedback coming — together we’ll keep making the game even juicier! 🍄💥[/p][p]— Stairway Games[/p][p][/p]

[p]Heya All,[/p][p]The wait is over—Funguys Swarm Early Access is LIVE![/p][p]$4.99[/p][p][/p][p]Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3371770/Funguys_Swarm/[/p][p]Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/funguys-swarm-1f96a8[/p][p][/p][p]Huge thanks to everyone who played the demo and shared feedback—your support has been incredible. You’ve not only helped shape the game, but also fueled our fight against the Fire King’s fiery minions. And of course, to the entire Funguys Swarm team: we made it to Early Access! That’s huge. Congrats and thank you for the hard work![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Hope you enjoy it! What do you all think? Let us know![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s waiting for you in Early Access:[/p]

• [p]2 cute characters: You know Shroomba, now meet Ersa (new)![/p]
• [p]2 biomes: Carrot Farm & Frozen Pond (new) ❄️[/p]
• [p]3 weapons: Throwing Grapes, Watermelon Axe, and Garlic Hammer (new)[/p]
• [p]Loads of wacky skills (Only one way to find out!).[/p]

[p][/p][p]\[Hi Ersa!][/p][p][/p][p]And this is just the beginning—more updates, characters, and biomes are coming in future patches.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the launch, we’re teaming up with our friends at Coral Island for a special collaboration![/p][p][/p][p]Every purchase of Funguys Swarm comes with a code you can redeem in Coral Island for:[/p]

• [p]Fungarian Outfit[/p]
• [p]Fungarian Chest & Crafting Recipe[/p]
• [p]Mythical Pet Outfit: Rusdy 🐕✨[/p][p][/p]

[p]Redemption details in the FAQ below.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]\[Just five bucks gets you a wild bullet-hell adventure and exclusive Coral Island goodies. Best deal since sliced bread (my momsaid so).][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

FAQ

[p][/p][p]Q: Will the progress I made in the demo be passed to the game, or is it a reset?[/p][p]A:  All progress will be carried over. Every currency is refunded (such as Shroom, Dew, and Shard). Skills that are unlocked in the Demo will be unlocked in EA right away.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Will there be achievement?[/p][p]A: Not yet in Early Access! But there will be achievements in v1.0![/p][p][/p][p]Q: How much does the game cost?[/p][p]A: At the time of Early Access launch, the suggested retail price of Funguys Swarm will be $4.99.
[/p][p]Q: Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?[/p][p]A: The price won’t increase during Early Access. For 1.0, the price may increase, but we’re not sure about that yet.
[/p][p]Q: How long is Funguys Swarm going to be in Early Access?[/p][p]A: Funguys Swarm will remain in Early Access until we feel confident in the amount of content and overall polish the game delivers. We expect this stage to last around a year, though it may take longer based on player feedback. Keep an eye on our roadmap for updates![/p][p][/p][p]Q: How do I report bugs or give feedback?[/p][p]A: In-game, you can select ‘Feedback’ in the Options Menu to report bugs or give feedback that will be sent directly to the development team. You can also share your feedback in the Stairway Games Discord.[/p][p] [/p][p]Q: What about localization?[/p][p]A: Great news! Funguys Swarm is out in Early Access with full support for:[/p]

• [p]English[/p]
• [p]Simplified Chinese[/p]
• [p]Bahasa Indonesia[/p]
• [p]German[/p]
• [p]Spanish[/p]
• [p]Korean[/p]

[p]We’ll continue to improve localization quality and may add more languages depending on how the game is doing.
[/p][p]Q: What kind of updates are planned for Funguys Swarm?[/p][p]A: We plan to incorporate new areas to explore, characters to play, more things to do, and more customization options. We’ve put together a roadmap to give you a rough idea of what to expect![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Q: What are the PC requirements for Funguys Swarm?[/p][p]A:[/p][p]Minimum Specifications:[/p][p]OS: Windows 10 64-bit[/p][p]Processor: Intel I3-7100 or equivalent[/p][p]Memory: 4 GB RAM[/p][p]Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960[/p][p]Details: Low 720p@30fps experience[/p][p][/p][p]Recommended Specifications:[/p][p]OS: Windows 10 64-bit[/p][p]Processor: Intel I7-8700K or equivalent[/p][p]Memory: 8 GB RAM[/p][p]Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060[/p][p]Details: High 1080p@60fps experience[/p][p]
[/p][p]Q: What about controller support?[/p][p]A: Yes! Funguys Swarm supports controllers.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Can I play Funguys Swarm on Steamdeck?[/p][p]A: Yes! The game isn’t Steam Deck Verified yet, but we’ve thoroughly tested it and it runs well on Steam Deck![/p][p][/p][p]Q: How do you redeem the Coral Island goodies?[/p][p]A: You can redeem it by following the instructions below[/p]

• [p]Click the Coral Island Crossover button at the bottom right corner.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Generate the code and copy it. Then click Open Coral Island to launch the game.
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• [p]Click the Meet Rusdy! button at the bottom right corner.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Paste the code and click Redeem.[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]Q: How do I stay up-to-date on Funguys Swarm's development?[/p][p]A: The best way to follow Funguys Swarm’s development is through our daily dev diary on Discord. You’ll also find links there to our dev blogs, where we share more detailed updates. Join us on Discord and be part of the journey![/p][p][/p][p]Discord server: https://discord.gg/stairway[/p][p]X (ex-Twitter): https://x.com/Funguys_Swarm[/p][p]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funguys_swarm/[/p][p]
[/p][p]Q: How can I contact support?[/p][p]A: For help, please email us at [email protected]. Or, hop into our Discord— one of our community managers will be around. Feel free to tag them or send a DM![/p][p][/p][h2]Ready to Join the Fight?[/h2][p]Help Shroomba and Ersa take on the Fire King and (hopefully) save the forest![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]\[Play Funguys Swarm Early Access Now!][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you,[/p][p]Stairway Games

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[p]HEYO! Welcome to the July 2025 Funguys Swarm Dev Update! 🍄🔥[/p][p][/p][p]This month, it’s all about combat chaos! Also, a big shout out to everyone who played our demo during Steam Next Fest![/p][p][/p][h2]Steam Next Fest[/h2][p][/p][p]We just wrapped up an incredible week at Steam Next Fest—and what a ride it's been! [/p][p][/p][p]Let’s break down what we showed off:[/p][p]⚔️ 1 playable Funguy, ready to rumble[/p][p]🔫 2 deliciously goofy weapons — the Throwing Grapes and the Watermelon Axe[/p][p]🏟️ 1 epic arena to test your skills. [/p][p][/p][p]We loved watching your runs (and meltdowns 🔥), and your feedback has already sparked some improvements. 🙌[/p][p]Missed the demo? No worries, it’s still live! Dive in and try to survive the swarm.[/p][h3][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h3][h2]Meet the Funguys[/h2][p][/p][p]Each Funguy has its own weird and wonderful way of surviving the swarm, whether you're looking for raw power, speedy shenanigans, or pure mayhem, there's a Funguy for you![/p][p][/p][p]First up, let's meet Shroomba![/p][p][Hi again, Shroomba][/p][p][/p][p]Shroomba is the fearless leader of the Funguys, always ready to charge headfirst into the chaos! [/p][p][/p][p]With his sturdy mushroom cap and positive attitude, he's tough enough to take a hit and strong enough to dish out spore-tacular punishment.

Character Special Skills: Iron Shroom[/p][p][/p][p][Whoosh whoosh whoosh BAM!][/p][p][/p][h2]Fruits of Destruction[/h2][p][/p][p]We have 4 weapons:[/p][p][/p][p][Peel the Power][/p][p][/p][p]Each weapon bring themselves a unique skill you can pick from in the arena.  Explain melee and ranged weapons, and how they have specific skills. [/p][p][/p][p]Let's start with the first one, Watermelon Axe.[/p][p][/p][h2]Watermelon Axe[/h2][p][From Farm to Battle, This is Watermelon Axe!][/p][p][/p][p]The watermelon axe is Shroomba's favorite weapon. This weapon also has special skills! Here are 2 out of the 3 special skills that are available when you choose Watermelon Axe.[/p][p][/p][p]Watermelon Axe Skill 1: Moon Slash[/p][p][/p][p][GETSUGA TENS... Am I allowed to say that?][/p][p][/p][p]Watermelon Skill 2: Bubble Jump[/p][p][/p][p][Pop Pop Pop!][/p][p][/p][h2]Skills[/h2][p][/p][p]In the arena, as you defeat enemies, defeated enemies will drop XP beans. [/p][p][/p][p]Enemies will drop XP Beans when defeated. Once you have enough XP, you will level up. Every time you level up, you can pick from 3 skills.[/p][p][/p][p]There are two kinds of skills: Active Skills and Passive Skills.[/p][p][/p][p]Active Skills[/p][p][/p][p][X marks the boom][/p][p][/p][p]Active skills are the skills you pick that immediately give visible skill that can be progressed. Active skills can be leveled up from 1 to 7. Each level up strengthens that particular skill. [/p][p][/p][p]Skill Showcase: Passive Skills [Wider reach for all range-based skills][/p][p][/p][p]Passive skills strengthen all the other active skills that synergized with the passive skills. E.g. Wide Reach increase the range of Shockwave (the skill above).[/p][p][/p][h2]Arena Showcase: Carrot Farm[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Welcome to Carrot Farm, the perfect patch for sprouting new survivors! This cozy countryside hideout is free from tricky hazards, making it the ideal spot to get your feet (and maybe your spores) wet.[/p][p][/p][p]ENEMY 1: Chilli Pepper[/p][p][/p][p][Easy to defeat alone, dangerous as swarms][/p][p][/p][p]ENEMY 2: Pomegrenade[/p][p][/p][p][Dangerous up-close - explodes when they get close to you][/p][p][/p][p]ENEMY 3: Peashooter[/p][p][/p][p][Dangerous from afar][/p][p][/p][h2]What's Next[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

1. [p]We will be introducing the next hero in Funguys Swarm: Ersa![/p]
2. [p]What you can buy using resources in Sanctuary[/p]
3. [p]Highlight one of the shops[/p]
4. [p]Get back to exploring more things you can get in the arena.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you, [/p][p]Stairway Games[/p]

[p]Hi Funguys![/p][p][/p][p]We're releasing another hotfix with various improvements and fix some bugs in the demo.[/p][p]We’re incredibly grateful for your thoughtful feedback, and we hope this hotfix shall help you rise against the Fire King's Army![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3][/h3][h3]Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Reroll is now bound to the Y button on controller.[/p]
• [p]When revived in combat, the player now returns with a full heart (instead of just 1 heart).[/p]
• [p]Improved Level Selection UI: future game modes no longer display by default — you can now switch between available modes using a button. (More modes coming soon!)[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Bugfixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed various localization and button prompt errors.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the Splash Shot damage calculation error introduced by the Shatter rework.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where enemies could become invulnerable when afflicted with both Freeze and Flat status effects.[/p]

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Best,[/p][p]Stairway Team[/p]

[p]Hi Funguys![/p][p][/p][p]Steam Next Fest is over, thank you SO much for playing and sending in your feedback![/p][p]We’ve just dropped the 0.1.4-Demo Version update to address some of the things you've pointed out. Here’s what’s new:[/p]

• [p]Skill and Passive cards are now back to have 7 levels instead of 10! [/p]
  • [p]Mutations appear at level 4 and 7. This means faster pacing, more meaningful upgrades, and more importantly, you get to pick more Mutations per run![/p]
• [p](NEW) Rerolls! By popular demand, you can now unlock Reroll Tokens from Starpath that will give you 3 Reroll Tokens every time you go to the Carrot Farm. More Reroll Tokens and variations will be available in Early Access![/p]
• [p]The Skills Info panel can now be closed by pressing again TAB on the keyboard or Select button on the controller.[/p][p] [/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Balancing[/h3][p]General:[/p]

• [p]Reduced Dash Cooldown from 7.5s to 6s.[/p]
• [p]Slightly increase the chance of health drops to spawn.[/p]

[p]Skills:[/p][p]Manafall[/p]

• [p]Fixed Manafall sometimes does not target the right enemies.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Manafall Crystals now get destroyed by enemies' attacks (such as projectiles and explosives).[/p]

[p]Repulsive Shock[/p]

• [p]Changed Unstable Garlic mutation now does not also reduce the radius, instead it now always temporarily increases the radius while radiating before returning to the original radius.[/p]

[p]Thunder Spear[/p]

• [p]Fixed Thunder Spear sometimes spawns attached to the player even when there are no mutations taken.[/p]

[p]Enemies[/p]

• [p]Reduced Carrot Farm 3rd elite HP from 16K to 14K.[/p]
• [p]Reduced Appletini HP from 46K to 42K.[/p]

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Best,[/p][p]Stairway Team[/p]