Bum: Revenge News

[h3]Game Start[/h3][p] - We've seen that some of you have problems with our game randomly crashing. We added 3 options to start Bum: Revenge - DX11 (the most stable, optimized but looking poorly), DX12 (the standard one), and Vulkan (Experimental option, has some problems but it shouldn't crash on machines which have problems with DX12).
[/p][h3]Dialogues[/h3][p]- We added black bars animations when the dialogue starts and ends. [/p][p][/p][h3]Graphics[/h3][p]- We started upgrading our graphics, you'll surely notice the improvement.[/p][p]
[/p][p]If you encouter any type of bug/issue or have any suggestion, we'd kindly appreciate it ːsteamhappyː[/p][p]If you want to help us making something remarkable out of Bum: Revenge, we would kindly appreciate a positive review on Steam - currently we're on Mixed reviews, and any positive feedback would help us grow and push us into delivering you the best possible product ːsteamhappyː[/p]

[h3]Settings [/h3][p]- Now default settings are properly chosen
[/p][h3]Achievements[/h3][p]- All not working properly achievements were fixed
[/p][h3]Dialogues[/h3][p]- Added various begging dialogues
[/p][h3]Mechanics[/h3][p]- Fixed unproper occuring of NPC's in den
[/p][h3]Roadmap[/h3][p]- Updated a roadmap (now post-DMCA one is also in-game)
[/p][h3]Prologue[/h3][p]- Demo version had been fixed and updated
[/p][p]If you encouter any type of bug/issue or have any suggestion, we'd kindly appreciate it ːsteamhappyː
[/p][p]If you want to help us making something remarkable out of Bum: Revenge, we would kindly appreciate a positive review on Steam - currently we're on Mixed reviews, and any positive feedback would help us grow and push us into delivering you the best possible product ːsteamhappyː[/p]

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As you can see this is quite a big announcement. We'll start from the hotfixes part.[/h3]

• [p]We moved from Unreal Engine 5.5.4 to 5.6.1 - that should help with optimization and fatal error issue after updating Nvidia GPU drivers.[/p]
• [p]We also changed the networking system, now there shouldn't be any problems with hosting and connecting to lobbies.[/p]
• [p]We fixed many minor issues that we couldn’t keep track of, we hope that it won’t happen anymore[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Now let’s move to the new timeline.[/h3][p][/p][p]Currently we’ll be working on a Big polishing update that will include fighting system improvements, more depth to the district system, more side quests (this time we’ll try add more meaningful ones), many QOL mechanics, bike system (yes, we’ll be adding vehicle) with upgrades, major graphics improvements and adding more details and we’ll bring more life to the city - the map will be more detailed and the NPCs are going to be better - they’ll interact with each other, etc. (We had many great ideas during the takedown that we really want to add to the game to make it much better). [/p][p]
We want to make this update significant, so all the players, even those who already have finished the current story, will find something for them.[/p][p]
We plan to publish a big update around late November - we know that currently the timeline in game says something different but we weren’t able to work on the project during the 3 week takedown - we weren’t sure when the game will really be back on Steam and that is why we rather started a new project that continued a one that is banned - we hope that you understand it.[/p][p]
Because of that we also have to delay the next Story update - before we continue the story we want to make the game more appealing than now, so the big polishing update is prioritized. Currently we don’t have a date, but probably we’ll post it in January 2026, as we don’t want to publish something that isn’t thoroughly tested and patched.[/p][p][/p][h3]And now the demo announcement. [/h3][p][/p][p]During the takedown time, we started a new project - REPOSSESSION: Mafia Debt. Recently we released its Steam Page with the first Trailer. We’d love to announce that we’ll take part in the February Steam Next Fest! We’re kindly asking you all to add REPOSSESSION to your wishlist and of course play its demo when it’ll finally be out.
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]You also can join our new Discord server, where we’ll be posting new information related to the game: [/p][p]👉 https://discord.gg/r5s9nnB9wT[/p][p][/p][p]
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💸 SALE - Bum: Revenge is 20% off until October 1! 🔥 Perfect time to jump in or gift it to a friend.[/h2][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]
🏢 A new chapter — DiSolve Studios[/h3][p]
We’ve expanded the team and we’re now also operating under DiSolve Studios.

Same creators — new ideas.
DiSolve Studios will focus on less “pathological” projects 😅 (unlike our Patologgia Interactive brand).
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🔧 What about Bum: Revenge?[/h3][p]
Don’t worry — Bum: Revenge isn’t going anywhere!

This week we’re shipping an update that fixes the remaining issues 🛠️

After that, we’ll publish a renewed timeline (post wrongful DMCA) for Bum: Revenge and our new game Repossession: Mafia Debt 👀

🌐 Join the new Repossession Discord!
Want first dibs on news and early discussions about the new project?
👉 https://discord.gg/ERmH2YakBY

🕵️ Repossession: Mafia Debt — Steam Page is LIVE! 💰
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Add it to your Wishlist now to follow development and be among the first to know about updates, devlogs, and early sneak peeks. 🖤

💡What is Repossession: Mafia Debt?
A gritty crime-sim where debt collection isn’t just business—it’s personal.
You play as a ruthless repossession agent, collecting mafia debts from full-on psychos who don’t want to pay.
Expect tense encounters, unpredictable violence, and the kind of moral choices that leave scars.

💚 Wishlist today. Every wishlist helps us out a ton and pushes the game higher in Steam’s algorithm.
Let’s start this new journey together. 🚀
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[h2]Bum: Revenge is BACK and will be on sale soon![/h2][p][/p][p]After a DMCA takedown that was baseless and filed in bad faith was overturned, Bum: Revenge is officially available again. This detour was infuriating, and your patience and support meant everything. [/p][p][/p][p]We’re resuming development immediately. However, that forced pause pushed our production timeline back. Some milestones will land later than planned. We’re sorry for the delays — this wasn’t on us, but we’ll make it up to you with transparent updates and steady progress. [/p][p][/p][h3]🔥Heads-up: our 20% “We’re back” discount starts on September 17, 2025 (CEST) and runs for 10 days.🔥[/h3][p][/p][p]It’s not live yet; mark your calendars! How you can help us recover right now: If you enjoyed the game, please leave a positive review on Steam — it really helps the algorithm and visibility. [/p][p][/p][p]Re-add to your wishlist and tell friends to do the same — we lost thousands during the downtime. [/p][p][/p][p]Share this post and join our discord server to stay tuned. [/p][p][/p][p]From the bottom of our hearts — thank you. Let’s make this comeback count. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]— Patologgia Interactive[/p]