Hey, Hunters!

This is a small update for Mac users only. In our big Remix announcement, we highlighted that there were problems with the Mac version of the game that we’re actively working on fixes for. This is the fruit of that work.

If you right click on Relic Hunters Zero: Remix in the left hand side of your Steam library and head to “Properties > Betas,” you will see a drop down menu containing “mac_beta.” If you select that beta, you’ll change your game build to one that launches Relic Hunters Zero: Remix appropriately! Please note, however, that it does not have Steam achievement functionality. In other words, your Steam profile will not recognize that you have unlocked achievements; however, achievements will unlock normally through the in-game achievement system.

This should be all Mac players need to get back into the game! As ever, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

-Buddy

Today, the long-awaited Relic Hunters Zero: Remix Update hits Steam absolutely free!

The Relic Hunters Zero: Remix update takes off with significant updates and expansions to the game’s classic, addicting game modes! We’ve brought in ten new weapons from the game’s top content creators, toggleable skins for every playable character, a bangin’ new soundtrack of high energy tunes, and a whole suite of long-asked-for bug fixes and optimizations! Speaking of that soundtrack, pick it up today on Steam as well, so you too can vibe with “Spaceheart'' or rock out to “Duke Ducan Forever.

The update does bring one small change that I want to take a moment to highlight. Relic Hunters Zero: Remix won’t be an open-source product. While the original release of Relic Hunters Zero will remain up and playable for all players in its current state, we won’t be able to freely release the code underlying the Remix update. This isn’t intended to disrupt the use of Steam Workshop mods, but it’s likely that mod creators will need to update their content to properly interface with the Remix Update. Otherwise a guaranteed way to play with your mods is playing on the original Relic Hunters Zero branch (minus the Remix update). You can follow this link to find detailed instructions on how to change your playable game version.

One last note: This update covers Windows operating systems, but there is an issue currently with MAC which will crash the game. We're aware of the issue and will be pushing a hotfix to address this issue soon!

Features:

• Seven Playable Characters - Pick the Relic Hunter of your choice, each with unique stats and skills, as well as choose between classic and modern looks
  
• Multiple Exciting Game Modes - Classic 12-level Adventure Mode with unlockable relics and items, challenging "Endless" Mode with unique mechanics and economy, and "Storm" mode that progressively increases in difficulty and chaos
  
• Couch Co-Op - Up to 2 players with Steam Remote Play and Controller support
  
• Progressive Chiptunes Soundtrack - Energetic and memorable tracks that slap as you deliver the beatdown
  
• Overcome Tough Enemies & Mini-Bosses - Watch out for powerful commanders who rise up to overwhelm you and your team
  
• Powerful Community-Built Weapons - Explore the Asteroid Dungeon Nemesis riddled with weapons designed and built by the game’s very own community
  
• In-Game Achievements - Track and unlock achievements for a variety of challenges you'll face
  
• Bugfixes and Optimizations - Tons of outstanding issues have been resolved, leading to a smoother, sharper Relic Hunters experience

We’ll be sharing details of the update on the Akupara Games Twitter, Facebook[facebook.com], and Instagram[instagram.com] over the next few weeks so make sure you follow us! If you want to gush about all the news with other hunters just like yourselves, head on over to the official Relic Hunters Discord![discord.gg]

Features:

• Seven Playable Characters - Pick the Relic Hunter of your choice, each with unique stats and skills, as well as choose between classic and modern looks
  
  
• Multiple Exciting Game Modes - Classic 12-level Adventure Mode with unlockable relics and items, challenging "Endless" Mode with unique mechanics and economy, and "Storm" mode that progressively increases in difficulty and chaos
  
  
• Couch Co-Op - Up to 2 players with Steam Remote Play and Controller support
  
• Progressive Chiptunes Soundtrack - Energetic and memorable tracks that slap as you deliver the beatdown
  
  
• Overcome Tough Enemies & Mini-Bosses - Watch out for powerful commanders who rise up to overwhelm you and your team
  
  
• Powerful Community-Built Weapons - Explore the Asteroid Dungeon Nemesis riddled with weapons designed and built by the game’s very own community
  
  
• In-Game Achievements - Track and unlock achievements for a variety of challenges you'll face
  
  
• Bugfixes and Optimizations - Tons of outstanding issues have been resolved, leading to a smoother, sharper Relic Hunters experience

Hey, Hunters!

If you like collecting games as much as you like collecting relics, then I've got some great news for you! For the next month, Huey Games will be running a Relic Hunters Zero: Remix kickstarter for a physical edition of the game! A retro-style release is only appropriate for a retro-style shooter like RHZ, so the game will come in a USB stick hidden in a super cool cassette! Check out what it looks like!

If you want to take home Pinkyy, Jimmy, Raf and all the rest of the Spaceheart crew, now's your chance! Head to the Huey Games Kickstarter to get started!

To celebrate the release of Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on the Nintendo Switch, we're hosting a giveaway on the Akupara Games Twitter account! If you like and retweet the announcement post as well as follow @akuparagames on Twitter, you'll be entered for a chance to win a free Nintendo Switch Lite! We'll also be including a copy of Relic Hunters Zero: Remix! To enter, follow this link: https://twitter.com/akuparagames/status/1258411265556221957

The hunt is on! For the first time on console, Jimmy, Pinkyy, and the rest of the Spaceheart crew are ready to crack open the Asteroid Dungeon Nemesis and beat back the Ducan menace! Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is available now for download off the North American[www.nintendo.com] and European[www.nintendo.co.uk] Nintendo eShop! If you pick up the title anytime before May 11th, you can pick up the game with an early adopter discount of 23% off!

Follow the crew of the Spaceheart as they run, gun, and dodge their way through unrelenting force as they race for the ancient relics against the evil Ducans. Assume control as one of the Relic Hunters and venture through several different game modes in this frantic, 2D, twin-stick, shooting roguelike. Power-ups, a bounty of weapons, charmingly unique characters, and the support of a dedicated community perfectly blend together to create an experience that has been years in the making.

If you just can't get enough Remix content, make sure you check out the brand new soundtrack[materia.to] on your favorite listening platforms.

We are tremendously excited to announce that Relic Hunters Zero: Remix[www.akuparagames.com] will be hitting the Nintendo Switch in just a few weeks on Thursday, May 7th! For the first time on a console, you’ll be able to join Jimmy, Pinkyy, and the Spaceheart crew as they enter Asteroid Dungeon Nemesis, face down the Ducan menace, and excavate the relics of power! Relic Hunters Zero: Remix will be available exclusively for download through {COLLEGAMENTO RIMOSSO}the Nintendo eShop for $12.99 in North America and €11.99 in Europe. As a special bonus for fans, though, we’ll be hosting a discount to $9.99 for anyone that picks up the title before May 11th!

Follow the crew of the Spaceheart as they run, gun, and dodge their way through unrelenting force as they race for the ancient relics against the evil Ducans. Assume control as one of the Relic Hunters and venture through several different game modes in this frantic, 2D, twin-stick, shooting roguelike. Power-ups, a bounty of weapons, charmingly unique characters, and the support of a dedicated community perfectly blend together to create an experience that has been years in the making.

{COLLEGAMENTO RIMOSSO}Pre-orders are live now in NA and they’ll be coming online for EU next week. If you want to stay up to date on all the brand new features and exciting content of Relic Hunters Zero: Remix, make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook[facebook.com], Instagram[instagram.com] and join the Relic Hunters Discord![discord.gg]

As promised, Relic Hunters Zero: Remix will also be coming to Steam after the Switch exclusivity period is over.

Features:

• Seven Playable Characters - Each Relic Hunter comes equipped with unique stats, skills, and skins, allowing for diverse playstyle and combat
  
• Multiple Explosive Game Modes - Classic 12-level Adventure Mode with unlockable relics and items; challenging "Endless" Mode with unique mechanics and economy; "Storm" Mode that progressively increases in difficulty and chaos
  
• Daily Content - Show off your combat prowess and see how you rank against your fellow Hunters in Daily Mode, where everyone faces the same random challenge
  
• Couch Co-Op Multiplayer - Up to 2 players can team up in local multiplayer for new strategies and battle tactics (Dual Joy-Con and Pro Controller support)
  
• Progressive Original Chiptunes Soundtrack - Energetic tracks to amp you up as you beatdown swarms of Ducans
  
• Overcome Tough Enemies & Mini-Bosses - Be cautious of the powerful Ducan commanders who will rise up to overwhelm you and your team
  
• Powerful Community-Built Weapons - Explore the Asteroid Dungeon Nemesis riddled with a myriad of different weapons, some even designed by members of the Relic Hunter community
  
• In-Game Achievements - Track and unlock achievements for a variety of challenges you'll face

Two months ago, we announced that Akupara Games[www.akuparagames.com] would be taking the reins on Relic Hunters Zero and promised hunters all across the globe an update to the fan favorite title. Today, we’re making good on that promise and sharing what's coming soon!

Announcing Relic Hunters Zero: Remix, coming soon is an all-inclusive update for PC players and the first title in the Relic Hunters franchise to come to Nintendo Switch! For users on Steam, you'll see a brand new Relic Hunters Zero experience the first time you boot up! We have brand new alternate skins coming for all seven characters as well as an updated soundtrack featuring new menu, level and boss music that we're sure you'll love! Perhaps most importantly, though, we've picked ten guns from the modding community and added them to the base game for everyone to enjoy!

“It’s a childhood dream come true to bring our characters and universe to a Nintendo platform,” said Mark Venturelli, creator of Relic Hunters. “We are also including some weapons created by our amazing modding community, and it feels super good to see this game, which has been very much a community effort since day one, reaching even more people.”

We’ll be sharing details of the update on the Akupara Games' Twitter, Facebook[facebook.com], and Instagram[instagram.com] over the next few weeks so make sure you follow us! If you want to gush about all the news with other hunters just like yourselves, head on over to the official Relic Hunters Discord[discord.gg]!

Here's a taste of some of the changes:

• Weapons from modders like MechaTails, ThoBeo, and G.A.S. implemented in the full game
  
• New skins, character select cards, related HUD elements for all 7 playable characters
  
• New soundtrack with 9 new tracks
  
• Updated localization for the following languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, German, Spanish, Czech, Korean, Dutch, Italian, Chinese, Indonesian, Polish, Thai, Danish, Romanian, Turkish, Finnish, HUE, and Pirate English

Hey, Hunters!

Thank you so much for all of your hard work! We appreciate all of the support that you've given us as we bring Relic Hunters Zero to tons of different languages!

We're packaging up the final document to be sent out, so we've disabled editing privileges for anyone still on the sheet.

Thank you once again for all of the assistance you provided, it's part of what makes Relic Hunters Zero such a great community to work with!

-[AG] Buddy