HAM: The Game News

[p]Ahead of the start of Steam Next Fest, we’ve just rolled out a new update for HAM: The Game, and this one’s for you.[/p][p]A bunch of these changes came directly from community feedback.[/p][p]You asked.[/p][p]We listened.[/p][p]We may have also added a few things you didn’t ask for.[/p][p]Here’s what’s new 👇[/p][hr][/hr][h2]PUBLIC LOBBIES ARE LIVE[/h2][p]One of the most requested features is now in.[/p][p]You can now jump into Public Lobbies and find other factory workers without organizing it yourself.[/p][p]More chaos.[/p][p]More teamwork.[/p][p]More strangers to blame when it all goes wrong.[/p][p]Thank you to everyone who asked for this, keep the feedback coming.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]PUBLIC LEADERBOARD[/h2][p]Now it’s official.[/p][p]We’ve added a Public Leaderboard, so you can truly compete to see who can bring home the bacon.[/p][p]No more “we totally hit $900, trust us.”[/p][p]Now:[/p]

• [p]Highest quotas[/p]
• [p]Biggest runs[/p]
• [p]True factory legends[/p]

[p]It’s all tracked.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]IMPORTANT BUG FIXES[/h2][p]We’ve implemented a round of important bug fixes to:[/p]

• [p]Improve overall gameplay stability[/p]
• [p]Reduce crashes[/p]
• [p]Smooth out some physics edge cases[/p]
• [p]Address reported issues from the community[/p]

[p]The factory is still dangerous.[/p][p]Just… less crashy.[/p][p]Thank you to everyone who reported issues and shared clips — it genuinely helps.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]BANANAS[/h2][p]Yes.[/p][p]You can slip.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]BAZOOKAS[/h2][p]Bazookas.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]We’ll continue updating HAM based on your feedback and the chaos you create.[/p][p]Keep playing.[/p][p]Keep competing.[/p][p]Keep sending us clips.[/p][p]👉 Update your game[/p][p]👉 Jump into Public Lobbies[/p][p]👉 Check the Leaderboard[/p][p]👉 Try not to slip[/p][p]The factory evolves.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]In HAM: The Game, the factory is dangerous.[/p][p]Your co-workers are dangerous.[/p][p]And the laws of physics are actively hostile.[/p][p]There is no friendly fire toggle, only momentum, gravity, and regret.[/p][p]Welcome to workplace safety, HAM-style 👇[/p][hr][/hr][h3]FLYING CRATES OF HAM[/h3][p]HAM crates have weight.[/p][p]They also have opinions.[/p][p]Throw them. Drop them. Miss a catch.[/p][p]They will:[/p]

• [p]Knock players over[/p]
• [p]Bounce unpredictably[/p]
• [p]Launch co-workers into nearby hazards (we mentioned banana peels, right?)[/p]

[p]Sometimes by accident.[/p][p]Sometimes very much on purpose.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]BASKETBALL?[/h3][p]Every HAM factory must have a basketball, right?[/p][p]While the hit of dopamine from scoring is a rush. Throwing them at players is also a lot of fun.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]ROGUE INGREDIENTS[/h3][p]Loose ingredients don’t just sit there.[/p][p]They roll.[/p][p]They bounce.[/p][p]They escape.[/p][p]What starts as “I’ll clean that up later” usually ends with someone getting taken out during a clutch delivery.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]FRIENDLY FIRE IS… ENCOURAGED?[/h3][p]Technically, you’re all on the same team.[/p][p]Realistically?[/p][p]Missed throws happen.[/p][p]Panic makes people do questionable things.[/p][p]Accidents are inevitable.[/p][p]Blame is optional.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]PHYSICS-FIRST CHAOS[/h3][p]HAM is built around:[/p]

• [p]Physical objects with real weight[/p]
• [p]Ragdoll reactions[/p]
• [p]Momentum-based movement[/p]
• [p]Systems that break under pressure[/p]

[p]You’re not fighting enemies.[/p][p]You’re fighting the factory itself.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]OSHA WOULD NOT APPROVE.[/h3][p]But we think you’ll love it.[/p][p]👉 Wishlist HAM: The Game[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]👉 And remember: if you get taken out by a flying can of ham, that’s on you.[/p]

[p]We’re excited (and a little terrified) to say it:[/p][p]HAM: The Game will be featured in Steam Next Fest[/p][p]🗓️ February 23 – March 2[/p][p]And to celebrate, we’ve put together a brand-new gameplay trailer breaking down exactly what HAM is, how it works, and why everything inevitably goes wrong.[/p][p]▶️ Trailer included in this post[/p][hr][/hr][h3]WHAT YOU’LL SEE IN THE TRAILER[/h3][p]This isn’t just flashy clips, we walk you through:[/p]

• [p]The core factory gameplay loop[/p]
• [p]How co-op works (and fails)[/p]
• [p]The manager role and decision-making chaos[/p]
• [p]Physics-driven disasters[/p]

[p]If you’ve ever wondered “What actually happens in HAM?”[/p][p]This is the answer.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr][h3]PLAYABLE DEMO DURING NEXT FEST[/h3][p]During Steam Next Fest you’ll be able to:[/p]

• [p]Jump into the factory yourself (only the first few levels on easy difficulty)[/p]
• [p]Play with friends and experience VOiP[/p]
• [p]Experience the early-game chaos[/p]
• [p]See how fast things escalate[/p]

[p]So get your team together and try to beat the quota.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS[/h3][p]Next Fest is a great opportunity for you to play the game and offer us feedback before we launch, to help make the game even better[/p][p]If you’re curious, this is the best time to jump in. Make sure you join our Discord to share your wildest clips and offer your thoughts![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]📅 SET THE DATE[/h3][p]🗓️ Steam Next Fest: Feb 23 – Mar 2[/p][p]🎮 Playable Demo Available[/p][p]🎥 Gameplay Trailer Live Now[/p][p]👉 Wishlist HAM: The Game[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]👉 Play the demo during Next Fest[/p][p]👉 Bring friends. The factory is better that way.[/p]

[p]The factory doors are opening… and we’re going in first.[/p][p]To celebrate the demo going live during Steam Next Fest, we’re hosting a first look gameplay stream where members of the HAM team jump into the demo and show you exactly what to expect.[/p][p]Expect:[/p]

• [p]A full run of the demo with two different lobbies[/p]
• [p]The Manager role in action…[/p]
• [p]Physics chaos.[/p]
• [p]Questionable decision-making.[/p]

[p]If you’ve been wondering how HAM actually plays, this is your chance to see it from the inside.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]👀 WHY WATCH?[/h3][p]Because even we don’t always survive the factory.[/p][p]And if the devs can’t keep things under control…[/p][p]What chance do you have?[/p][p]👉 Tune in for the first look[/p][p]👉 Play the demo[/p][p]👉 Wishlist HAM: The Game[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]The quota doesn’t wait.[/p]

[p][/p][p]HAM: The Game is expanding beyond one very stressed factory floor.[/p][p]We’ve added localization support, so more players can yell at each other in their native language while everything falls apart.[/p][p]Here’s what we’ve locked in so far 👇[/p][hr][/hr][h3]SUPPORTED LANGUAGES[/h3]

• [p]English[/p]
• [p]Italian[/p]
• [p]Russian[/p]
• [p]Chinese (Simplified)[/p]
• [p]Japanese[/p]

[p]Whether you’re calmly coordinating…or screaming because a box of HAM just took out your teammate, the UI, menus, and in-game text have you covered.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]SAME CHAOS. DIFFERENT LANGUAGE.[/h3][p]Localization doesn’t make the job easier.[/p]

• [p]Quotas still climb[/p]
• [p]Deliveries still leave on time[/p]
• [p]Banana peels are still dangerous[/p]
• [p]The manager is still yelling[/p]

[p]It just means you’ll understand exactly why things went wrong.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]VOIP REMAINS UNIVERSAL[/h3][p]Good news:[/p][p]Panic sounds the same in every language.[/p][p]Localization handles the text.[/p][p]Your voice handles the chaos.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]MORE TO COME[/h3][p]This is just the start.[/p][p]We’re building HAM to be played, and argued about, all over the world.[/p][p]Got a language you’d love to see next?[/p][p]Tell us. We’re listening.[/p][hr][/hr][p]The factory is open worldwide.[/p][p]Everyone is underqualified.[/p][p]👉 Wishlist HAM: The Game[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]👉 Bring friends. Bring accents. Bring panic.[/p]