The seas are calling, Captains! The Thunderful Publisher sale is now live meaning you can pick up SteamWorld Heist II for 30% off! Now that's a steal!

Looking for even more SteamWorld adventures? Complete your SteamWorld collection with our SteamWorld bundles - now on sale and cheaper than ever! Grab yours now: SteamWorld Complete Bundle & SteamWorld Essentials Bundle

Sale will be live until 21 October so make sure to grab your favourites quickly!

Until next time & we hope you have a Thunderful time ⚡

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Ahoy, steam-mates!

Patch v1.5 has just anchored, bringing new features and plenty of fixes to keep your voyage through SteamWorld Heist II on course. The headliner? You can now buy back rare items you’ve sold from the new Used Goods section at Argent’s Articles! Plus, we’ve added options to improve ship firing angle visibility and adjust dialogue text speed.


New Features:

• Buy back previously sold rare items from Argent’s Articles in the new Used Goods section.
  
• Option for enhanced ship firing angle visibility.
  
• Option to adjust dialogue text speed.

Bug Fixes & Improvements:

• Cooler Unit stacking is now working as it should.
  
• Swag in Advanced Immortality is no longer lost at sea.
  
• Repair items now correctly benefit from the Always Prepared ability.
  
• The Feel the Burn description has been corrected.
  
• Droid spawners in Locked Up are no longer invulnerable.
  
• Inconsistent dialogue at the Lighthouse after visiting the frozen vessel is fixed.
  
• Corrected navy enemy spawns in Ritual Crashers.
  
• Various lingering visual effects have been swabbed from the deck.
  
• Bonus objectives in House of Pain and Frozen Solid are now consistent.
  
• Weapon Charger now only applies to primary weapons.
  
• Aura-boosting items now stack correctly.
  
• Fixed the mouse cursor sometimes appearing while using a controller on PC.
  
• Big Spender and Never Gonna Let You Down progress now updates correctly on PS5.
  
• Music in the final cutscene plays correctly on Xbox Series X.
  
• Neutral and combat music tracks stay in sync on PS5 & PS4.
  
• UI improvements for selling items, making it clearer which item is being sold.
  
• The Rattler door’s yellow warning light is now more distinct from the green safe light.
  
• Achievements now properly update on the Epic Games Launcher.

As always, thank you for your support & happy heisting!
Your SteamWorld Team

Ahoy, steam-mates!

We hope you’ve all been enjoying your time in SteamWorld Heist II so far!

Your unwavering support has been incredible, and we’ve been hard at work ensuring your journey through the Great Sea Shard is as smooth as possible.

As such, we're excited to announce that Patch v1.4 is now live on PC and will be rolling out to consoles in the coming days! Here’s what’s on the horizon:

Bug Fixes

• Resolved soft lock issues in certain missions.
  
• Fixed conversation with Edna before the final boss.
  
• Fixed ice block spawning for frozen units on certain tiles.
  
• Ensured 4 rare hats now spawn correctly.
  
• Fixed load-out UI not appearing before missions. (Switch)
  
• Updated Switch Pro Controller button prompts to display correctly. (PC)
  
• Power Shot now functions properly with explosive sniper rifles.

Visual and UI Updates

• The Pretty Bow inventory icon now matches its in-game appearance.
  
• Minor animation and VFX adjustments.

Miscellaneous

• Various spelling and text corrections.

We truly appreciate your continued support—whether it’s leaving reviews (yes, we read them all!), sharing your fan art and creations (we love seeing them!), or reporting bugs and issues (we log everything!).

Thank you for your support & happy heisting!
Your SteamWorld Heist II Team

Attention, steam-mates! SteamWorld Heist II is officially OUT NOW!

Join Captain Leeway and his ragtag crew of steambots on the heist of a lifetime. This turn-based strategy adventure promises tactical shootouts, ricochet action, and an intriguing mystery surrounding the Great Sea Shard’s water crisis.

Ready to dive in? Check out the launch trailer and take advantage of the 10% launch discount on Steam!

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the SteamWorld universe, we’ve got some exciting bundle options:

• SteamWorld Complete Bundle: Grab this bundle for a 35% discount and get the full SteamWorld experience!
  
• Steamworld Essentials Bundle: Perfect for new players, this bundle comes with a 20% discount.
  
• SteamWorld Heist Complete Bundle: All the Heist content at a 10% discount.
  
• SteamWorld Heist II - Deluxe Edition: Includes the game and OST. Grab it now for a 5% discount!

We’ve got some good news for fans of the awesome Steam Powered Giraffe: their album “Music From SteamWorld Heist II”[www.spgiraffestore.com] drops today, featuring 15 new original songs created exclusively for the game. This two-disc album also includes instrumental versions of every track, offering a total of 30 songs to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this musical journey through the world of SteamWorld Heist II!

That’s ok! You can explore the rich gameplay and storyline of SteamWorld Heist II through our various trailers and deep dives. From extended gameplay trailers to in-depth discussions about the game’s mechanics, there’s plenty to discover. Head over to our YouTube channel to watch and learn more!

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Whether you’re a seasoned captain or a new recruit, get ready to gear up, assemble your crew, and embark on an unforgettable adventure in SteamWorld Heist II. There’s a whole universe waiting for you. See you on the Great Sea Shard!

Don't forget to join the Official SteamWorld Community Discord[discord.gg] and follow us on Twitter[x.com], Facebook[www.facebook.com], Instagram[www.instagram.com], and TikTok [www.tiktok.com]to stay up to date on all the latest SteamWorld news!

The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: SteamWorld Heist II is launching this week!

We’re over the moon with excitement and can’t wait to see you all sailing the Great Sea Shard with Captain Leeway and his trusty crew of steambots. The early reviews have been stellar, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share this epic adventure with you.

Before we set sail, we’ve prepared a handy roundup of everything you should check out before launch!


Prepare your engines and set your sights on an epic, tactical turn-based adventure set in the watery world of SteamWorld Heist II. Watch the trailer below to catch a glimpse of the high-octane action, strategic battles, and the incredible world and characters we've engineered just for you.

WATCH HERE


The countdown to launch has begun, and we’re in the final stretch! Pre-ordering SteamWorld Heist II not only ensures that you'll be among the first to deploy into this exciting sequel, but you'll also receive an exclusive 10% pre-order discount on consoles!

VISIT THE WEBSITE[steamworldgames.com]

For our Steam players, don’t fret—you’ll get a 10% launch discount when the game releases! In the meantime, you can support us by wishlisting the game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2396240/SteamWorld_Heist_II/?utm_source=swh2_website


The early reviews are in, and critics are loving SteamWorld Heist II! Here’s a roundup of some of the highlights from the ship's log:

Coming Soon - 9.5/10 - "The Studio's best game yet" READ[www.comingsoon.net]
PC Gamer - 81/100 - "The most ambitious SteamWorld game yet" or "satisfying strategy" READ
Xbox Era - 8.5/10 - "Stolen my heart" READ[xboxera.com]
Screen Rant - 4.5/5 - "A Wonderful Adventure" READ[screenrant.com]
God is a Geek - 9/10 - "Tons of fun" READ[www.godisageek.com]
GameXplain - 9/10 - "a fantastic game" WATCH
Push Square - 8/10 - "One you shouldn't miss" READ[www.pushsquare.com]
IGN - 8/10 - "Clever turn-based combat" READ
Game Rant - 4/5 - "Truly special" READ[gamerant.com]
The Escapist - "mesmerizing soundtrack" READ
CG Magazine - 9/10 Editors Choice - "A tactical triumph" READ[www.cgmagonline.com]
RPG Fan - 85/100 - "a must play" READ[www.rpgfan.com]
Nintendo World Report - 8.5/10 - "juicy strategic fun" READ[www.nintendoworldreport.com]
Worth playing - 9/10 - "SteamWorld's streak of excellent titles continue" READ[worthplaying.com]
GamingAge - 9/10 - "worth the wait" READ[gaming-age.com]
The Nerd Stash - 9/10 - "superb combat" READ[thenerdstash.com]
SteamDeck HQ - "incredibly addicting" READ[steamdeckhq.com]

Don’t forget to join our crew on Discord and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

And if you haven't already, make sure to add SteamWorld Heist II to your wishlist and pre-order your copy today. Your support fuels our engines and helps us continue crafting the games you love.

Thank you for being an incredible community. We can’t wait to embark on this new adventure with you!

Full steam ahead!

Greetings, SteamWorld citizens and music aficionados!

Get ready to crank those gears and oil up those vocal cords with the official sing-along music video for "Life of Undelightment" by the one and only Steam Powered Giraffe! 🌟🎸 This toe-tapping, piston-pumping tune was crafted exclusively for the upcoming SteamWorld Heist II, and it’s sure to get your cogs turning.

Watch the full video now on Youtube!

But wait, there’s more! You can also pre-order the full album[www.spgiraffestore.com], packed with even more mechanical melodies.

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Wishlist and/or pre-order SteamWorld Heist II now to join the crew on August 8th![steamworldgames.com]
Don’t forget to join the official SteamWorld Community Discord[discord.gg] and follow us on Twitter[x.com], Instagram[www.instagram.com], Facebook[www.facebook.com], and TikTok[www.tiktok.com] to stay up to date on the latest SteamWorld news.

What do you get if you mix Shuhei Yoshida, Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, chicken wings, and hot sauce? A very spicy SteamWorld Heist II Special!

To celebrate the upcoming launch of SteamWorld Heist II, SteamWorld founder Brjánn Sigurgeirsson sat down with Shuhei Yoshida to talk about all things SteamWorld and dive into SteamWorld Heist II - launching this August 8th!

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane from reminiscing about our early beginnings with SteamWorld Tower Defense to discussing major turning points for the studio, and finally looking ahead towards the future with SteamWorld Heist II - you won’t want to miss this one!

So, grab a nice cool drink, your favourite snack and enjoy this spicy SteamWorld Heist II special featuring Shuhei Yoshida and our very own Brjánn Sigurgeirssonl!

Don’t forget to join the official SteamWorld Community Discord[discord.gg] and follow us on Twitter[x.com], Instagram[www.instagram.com], Facebook[www.facebook.com], and TikTok[www.tiktok.com] to stay up to date on the latest SteamWorld news.

It’s just over one month to go until the launch of SteamWorld Heist II and we have some exciting news for our console fans: SteamWorld Heist II is now available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch, Playstation, and Xbox! That means you can now wishlist on Steam AND pre-order SteamWorld Heist II on console! Heist everywhere! (Just kidding, do whatever works for you!)

And Steam fans, don't worry, we have not forgotten about you! You'll be able to enjoy a 10% Steam launch discount on August 8th! Until then:

Pre-order SteamWorld Heist II now on your preferred console[steamworldgames.com] and take advantage of our 10% pre-order discount!

Not a console fan? That's ok! You can still enjoy our pre-order trailer where we join Captain Leeway and crew on a mission in the frozen North!


For the ultimate Heist experience: check out our “SteamWorld Heist Complete Bundle” available now on Playstation and Nintendo!

This special edition includes both SteamWorld Heist with all DLC AND SteamWorld Heist II. You can grab yours now on Playstation[store.playstation.com] or Nintendo Switch[www.nintendo.com] and get a 15% pre-order discount.


Still can’t get enough of SteamWorld Heist II? Worry not! We have a whole series of Deep Dives to prepare you for August 8th!

Check out our Gameplay Deep Dive to learn all about the ricochet-rich gunplay, all-new job system, and enemies you’ll face in Heist II.

In our Story Deep Dive we take a closer look at the watery world that sets the stage for SteamWorld Heist II including story, world map exploration, and ship-to-ship combat.

Looking for a sneak peek of our gameplay? Watch our Extended Gameplay trailer where Art Director Brandt Andrist explores our upgrade system, turn-based combat, hidden treasures, mysterious encounters, and more.

Don’t forget to join the official SteamWorld Community Discord[discord.gg] and follow us on Twitter[x.com], Instagram[www.instagram.com], Facebook[www.facebook.com], and TikTok[www.tiktok.com] to stay up to date on the latest SteamWorld news.

Ahoy everyone!

We hope you’ve been enjoying all the Summer Game Fest-ivities - we know we have! This year brought another fantastic lineup of games, and we couldn't be more thrilled to be part of it. Of course, with so much going on, it can be easy to get lost. But don’t worry! We’ve prepared this handy round-up of all the key moments for SteamWorld Heist II at Summer Games Fest 2024! All aboard! Let’s dive in!


On June 6th, the Guerrilla Collective put on another amazing showcase filled to the brim with fantastic games! If you tuned into the showcase you may have also spotted a new trailer for SteamWorld Heist II. In this trailer we join Leeway and his crew as they embark on a bolt-chilling mission in the freezing North!

You can check out the full showcase right here on Youtube (jump to 28:06 to dive straight into the trailer for SteamWorld Heist II).


In another bit of exciting news (it really was an action-packed weekend!), we were thrilled to share more of our vision and journey for SteamWorld Heist II during the GameSpot Summer Live Show!

Join Producer Petter Magnusson as he delves into the creation of SteamWorld Heist II and how we've expanded on the first game to craft a new yet true-to-its-character sequel.

From our unique art design and genre-hopping gameplay to the quirky characters and signature SteamWorld humour, there's so much to look forward to. Petter also shared some delightful tidbits about the game, including character synergies, the new world map, the essential hat collection, Studio Gothenburg karaoke, and much much more!

Curious? You can watch the full interview on YouTube!


While we were over the moon to be part of both the Guerrilla Collective showcase and the GameSpot Summer Live Shows, the highlight of our Summer Game Fest experience was undoubtedly the Play Days event booth[x.com]. Here, amidst the buzzing excitement, we had the pleasure of meeting and sharing SteamWorld Heist II with some of you!

We had a blast showcasing our game and engaging with players, soaking in your enthusiasm and valuable feedback.

So, to all who stopped by: thank you for making our Play Days booth an unforgettable experience! And we hope to see you all again soon for the launch of SteamWorld Heist II on August 8th!


Of course, Summer Game Fest would not be what it is without all of you, and wow did you all come out and shower us with love! From fantastic fan art like this one[x.com] by PamPamTamTam1 on Twitter to the many discussions and fan theories around Leeway and his crew (join our SteamWorld Community Discord[discord.gg] if you'd like to join in) – thank you for being part of our community and for joining us in our excitement for SteamWorld Heist II!

What was your favourite SteamWorld Summer Game Fest moment? Let us know in the comments below!

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