DepowerBall

Released: Aug 21, 2023
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 16:22 GMT

Updates & announcements

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31 Oct 2024Developer post
Oct 30, 2024 Patch Notes
VERSION 1.4! - Fixed QM Bug kicking players out before a match begins - Added new particle FX for basic DepowerBall matches - Fixed Pause exploit in local matches - Fixed Oven bug in the Kitchen level (Online/offline) - Other minor fixes
17 Jul 2024Developer post
1.3 Patch Notes
- Fixed an issue introduced in 1.2 that stopped achievements from working. - Fixed Quick Match bug that would occasionally kick players before entering Ban Phase - Added more UI indicators across the board - More minor matchmaking fixes - Fixed an edge case with melee attack that
03 Jun 2024Developer post
DepowerBall 1.2 Patch Notes - June 3, 2024
Changes: Party Mode fixes - a bunch of fixes applied for other platforms had not yet been deployed to Steam, and now they are so things should be much smoother and easier to join up with friends and play! Brand new railgun visuals!!! Fixed an input buffer bug that caused players
Changes:

Party Mode fixes - a bunch of fixes applied for other platforms had not yet been deployed to Steam, and now they are so things should be much smoother and easier to join up with friends and play!
Brand new railgun visuals!!!
Fixed an input buffer bug that caused players to auto fire at the beginning of a round
Fixed an input buffer bug that affected local menu selections between scenes
Fixed minor UI issues on the main screen
Created new initial loading screen to correspond with major backend changes in preparation for 2.0
Minor matchmaking fix
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18 Feb 2024Developer post
Feb 17, 2024 Patch Notes
Only a couple of updates to talk about. Fixed a bunch of edge cases in our bots. They should be getting stuck a lot less and make their jumps most of the damn time. We can call this 'Bot 1.5' I guess but it's a damn marked improvement! Hope you enjoy! Also fixed a melee attack bu
Only a couple of updates to talk about.

Fixed a bunch of edge cases in our bots. They should be getting stuck a lot less and make their jumps most of the damn time. We can call this 'Bot 1.5' I guess but it's a damn marked improvement! Hope you enjoy!
Also fixed a melee attack bug in our bots so they should be attacking you a lot more frequently without an offensive power.
Platform changes in the local Throne Room level.
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12 Feb 2024Developer post
Feb 11 Patch Notes!
Fixed a bunch of UI bugs with the party system as a result of the PlayFab lobby upgrade. Still some smaller bugs to address but will do so when I can easily recreate them. Fixed some backend calls taking place on the server Fixed statistic recording/displaying on both online/offl
Fixed a bunch of UI bugs with the party system as a result of the PlayFab lobby upgrade. Still some smaller bugs to address but will do so when I can easily recreate them.
Fixed some backend calls taking place on the server
Fixed statistic recording/displaying on both online/offline
Fixed pause menu race condition
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18 Jan 2024Developer post
Steamboat Willie x DepowerBall
NEW CHARACTER We're jumping on the public domain train and introducing Mick to the Depowerverse! Unlocked for everybody so playable right away! Other notes Added notifications for party invites/selection. Backend changes made to layout the groundwork for future updates Fixed a bu
NEW CHARACTER We're jumping on the public domain train and introducing Mick to the Depowerverse! Unlocked for everybody so playable right away! Other notes
Added notifications for party invites/selection. Backend changes made to layout the groundwork for future updates
Fixed a bunch of bugs when selecting options for both online/local games
Fixed a pause menu issue in local
Fixed a wall issue in the Throne Room
Fixed a weird teleport glitch in The Lab (tag variant)
Fixed some error codes spawning as a result of repeated online games
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22 Nov 2023Developer post
November 22nd Patch Notes
Changing description titles to address the date of the patch instead! Sometimes when I build I skip more than one version that doesn't get pushed out. The version will be added in the notes itself. Version: 1.0.63 Changes: - Added notifications for private matches! Did a complete
21 Nov 2023Developer post
Nominate DepowerBall For The Steam Awards!
You've seen the videos. You've probably played it yourself. Ask yourself this question - what's better? Playing a series of DepowerBall rounds against bots or laying the tactical smackdown on 1-3 of your friends, showing them that it isn't just skill that dominates in video games
11 Oct 2023Developer post
1.0.61 Patch Notes
- Fixed Local UI Fixes - Added 'Target Score' configurations for local games
14 Sep 2023Developer post
1.0.60 Patch Notes
- Fixed an issue in OT when the treat doesn't spawn - Fixed an issue where you could shoot the lazor directly through a platform. - Fixed some masking issues
07 Sep 2023Developer post
1.0.59 Patch Notes (Client)
Howdy! Patch notes for this small update are as follows: Fixed an animation issue with the Hot Dog tank. Fixed UI issues on the unlockable popup. Fixed selector issues on the customize screen from going back and forth via the tabs on a controller. Fixed a button mapping when goin
Howdy!
Patch notes for this small update are as follows:

Fixed an animation issue with the Hot Dog tank.
Fixed UI issues on the unlockable popup.
Fixed selector issues on the customize screen from going back and forth via the tabs on a controller.
Fixed a button mapping when going back from the Ban Selection screen locally.
Fixed minor pause menu issue.
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05 Sep 2023Developer post
1.0.58 Patch Note (SERVER ONLY)
1.0.58 patch note (SERVER ONLY) - Fixed a bug where players get hung up right before a match. Had to do with mismatched details coming from the matchmaking server vs actual players connected.
31 Aug 2023Developer post
V 1.0.57
Small patch in, with some fixes/changes to note: - (Potentially) fixed a matchmaking bug where anytime there was an internal error, there were too many subsequent restarts in a short period of time causing an infinite loop of doom and throttling. - Added options for first to 2 ro
25 Aug 2023Developer post
1.0.53 Patch Notes
The 'First Set of Bugs discovered at FXC patch' - Fixed local Throne Room where the fireballs weren't properly falling - Added a timer selection for local options play as well - Minor UI Fixes
22 Aug 2023Developer post
1.0.52 Patch Notes
It's the 'we f&#$ed up our local mode' patch! Lot of changes pertaining to the regular DepowerBall and Tag modes in the Armoury and the Throne room. Changes below: - They work now. :) Other changes: - Audio fixes in the Kitchen - Background fixes in the Lab - Stage bounds fix
21 Aug 2023Developer post
DepowerBall Goes Live - August 21st at 3PM EST
Whew. Pleased to announce that we will finally be dropping the curtain and going live on August 21st at 3PM EST! Hope on and let's have some fun! This week, we will be launching with a 10% discount! And if you're in the Toronto area we will be live at FXC starting on Thursday! Jo
13 Feb 2023Developer post
DepowerBall Demo Update - Feb 13, 2023
The 'Two events in one week so let's fix as many bugs as we can' update! The name speaks for itself. There are a bunch of new bug fixes applied to help make your gameplay experience smoother, plus some other fun goodies sprinkled in. Fixes include: - Fixed some AI cases where the
13 Feb 2023Developer post
DepowerBall Demo - Demo Servers Going Live This Week!
With the DepowerBall Demo participating in two events this week, we're going to turn on the servers starting at 5PM EST and let em run all week! So if you don't have any friends to play with in person, you can always play with them live! You will be able to play new levels The La
28 Nov 2022Developer post
DepowerBall Demo Patch Update 11/27
Another demo update? Sure, why not. Here's what to expect: Lots of in game QoL enhancements made to make gameplay easier and (hopefully) more fun. Screen shakes Controller vibrations More explosions Updated UI in some areas As well as some bug fixes for local play.
Another demo update? Sure, why not.
Here's what to expect:
Lots of in game QoL enhancements made to make gameplay easier and (hopefully) more fun.

Screen shakes
Controller vibrations
More explosions
Updated UI in some areas
As well as some bug fixes for local play.
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23 Feb 2022Developer post
DepowerBall Dev Hangout and Q&A
How do you make the Cat so cute? How hard is to make a game online multiplayer? Why hasn't MisterGilmore won a single game yet? We hold nothing back! NOTE: If we somehow don't get Steam to work, you can find us over on our YouTube channel