This Means Warp

Outlier · Jagex Ltd

Released: May 4, 2023
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Last updated: 15 Sep 2026, 14:36 GMT

Updates & announcements

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12 Mar 2026Developer post
Introducing... KITMAN
The team that brought you Mars Attracts and This Means Warp have some big news: The announcement trailer for our brand new game just went live! Kitman is a soccer-themed, multiplayer job sim which sees the player take on the role of a cheerful little caretaker. Run the team by ru
20 Mar 2025Developer post
Mars Attracts demo is OUT NOW!
The day has come - we've just pushed the "Release App" button for the demo of Outlier's second game, Mars Attracts! Mars Attracts is a park management sim set in the iconic universe of Mars Attacks™. Build rides, hire staff, manage guest needs, and abduct humans to serve as the s
03 Sep 2024Developer post
Introducing MARS ATTRACTS
We're delighted to finally reveal Outlier's next game, Mars Attracts! Mars Attracts is a theme park management sim set in the iconic universe of Mars Attacks™ . Build rides, hire and train staff, manage guest needs, and most importantly - abduct humans to serve as the star attrac
30 Nov 2023Developer post
Console Compatibility Update
Added cross-play functionality for Xbox One / Series X|S, PlayStation 4 / 5, and Nintendo Switch Bug fixes Performance optimization
Added cross-play functionality for Xbox One / Series X|S, PlayStation 4 / 5, and Nintendo Switch
Bug fixes
Performance optimization
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17 Nov 2023Developer post
Now Available On Consoles!
Blast some Norg, now from the comfort of your sofa! We're delighted to announce that This Means Warp is available now on Xbox One / Series X|S, PlayStation 4 / 5, and Nintendo Switch! All versions support cross-play so you can join your friends on any platform. For full details c
04 May 2023Developer post
This Means Warp 1.0 Now Available!
The time has come! Following just over a year in Early Access, This Means Warp 1.0 is ready and waiting for you to jump in! Thanks for all of your support, feedback, and suggestions during Early Access! The game has come on a huge amount and we're delighted to deliver the full vi
The time has come! Following just over a year in Early Access, This Means Warp 1.0 is ready and waiting for you to jump in!
Thanks for all of your support, feedback, and suggestions during Early Access! The game has come on a huge amount and we're delighted to deliver the full vision of This Means Warp, which will also be coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch later this year! We'd love to hear what you think of the 1.0 update, so if you haven't already come and say hello on Discord!
1.0 Update Release Notes
Visual Overhaul
After months of work we can finally reveal This Means Warp's brand new look! The user interface across the entire game has been completely redesigned, including new menu flows, graphics, animations, and effects.

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Battery Ship
This Means Warp is also launching with a brand new player ship! In addition to different visuals and an updated layout, the new ship also features auto-reloading guns powered by a unique power generator system. You'll need to carefully manage power across each of the ship's three sectors, and can overcharge a sector to give a temporary boost to all of the systems in that sector!
New Scenarios
Test your skills with four more unlockable scenarios, each tailored to push the limits of the new ship. The new scenarios also come with unique ship tints so you can personalize your ship with an even broader array of color options.
Additional Languages
This Means Warp is now available in more languages, with French and Brazilian Portuguese added to the existing list (English, German, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).
And of course these build upon the multitude of features that have been added throughout Early Access:

New Scenario game modes to experiment with different playstyles
Lots of updates to crew AI, including granular control, crew levelling up, more intelligent decision making, and more
Dozens of new missions, enemies, and weapons
A totally revamped ship mod system
New ship systems, including the most-requested player feature - the teleporter for ship-to-ship boarding!
More variation in map modifiers, upgrades, ship mods, dialogue options, etc
Unlockable character cosmetics
Quality of life improvements like inspecting an installed system, shop rerolling, skipping cutscenes, etc
...and lots more!
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13 Apr 2023Developer post
This Means Warp v1.0 Coming On May 4th!
The time has come! We're delighted to announce that This Means Warp's 1.0 release will be coming on May 4th, 2023! As you may have noticed from the trailer, the 1.0 release will also contain some exciting updates to the game including the oft-requested second player ship! Thank y
The time has come! We're delighted to announce that This Means Warp's 1.0 release will be coming on May 4th, 2023!
Watch on YouTube
As you may have noticed from the trailer, the 1.0 release will also contain some exciting updates to the game including the oft-requested second player ship!
Thank you for all of your input and feedback during Early Access! The game has come on leaps and bounds since it's Early Access debut last year, and we're excited to share the 1.0 release with everyone.
As a quick recap, during Early Access the game has seen:

New Scenario game modes to experiment with different playstyles
Lots of updates to crew AI, including granular control, crew levelling up, more intelligent decision making, and more
Dozens of new missions, enemies, and weapons
A totally revamped ship mod system
New ship systems, including the most-requested player feature - the teleporter for ship-to-ship boarding!
More variation in map modifiers, upgrades, ship mods, dialogue options, etc
Unlockable character cosmetics
Quality of life improvements like inspecting an installed system, shop rerolling, skipping cutscenes, etc
...and lots more!
In other exciting news, This Means Warp is also scheduled for release across consoles later this year! Thank you again to everyone who has joined us on this ride, we're super happy to be graduating from Early Access and bringing the full vision of the game to as many players as possible.
May the fourth be with you!
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09 Apr 2023Developer post
Patch Notes 9th April 2023
- Fixed issue causing some saved games not to resume properly on latest patch
05 Apr 2023Developer post
Patch Notes 5th April 2023
- Fixed Chinese characters not displaying correctly in some instances - Fixed players getting stuck on Temple minigame - Fixed Norg translation font not working as intended - Fixed bug with resuming games if player exited Character Select
30 Mar 2023Developer post
Patch Notes 30th March 2023
- Fixed bug causing the ship to disappear for guest players in online multiplayer when installing a new gun
29 Mar 2023Developer post
Patch Notes 29th March 2023
- Fixed issues with Nightmare Mode menu items not populating correctly - Improved performance related to player ship spawning - Updated localization tables and fonts for non-English languages
16 Mar 2023Developer post
Update 4 Has Just Gone Live!
We've spent the last few months working on This Means Warp's biggest ever update, and are looking forward to hearing what you think! Update 4 Release Notes Boarding One of the top player requested features finally arrives in This Means Warp! The new Teleporter system enables play
We've spent the last few months working on This Means Warp's biggest ever update, and are looking forward to hearing what you think!
Update 4 Release Notes
Boarding
One of the top player requested features finally arrives in This Means Warp! The new Teleporter system enables players to board and cause havoc on enemy ships, but be careful - enemy crews might do the same to you!

Cosmetics
This Means Warp now has hats! Unlock a selection of hats and accessories to outfit your characters and show off the coolest croc in the galaxy. All cosmetics are free to unlock - no microtransactions or lootboxes!

Ship Mods
The Ship Mod system has been completely overhauled, with players able to install new rarity-based modifiers in one of three available slots. Mods are also purchasable from the shop, and feature several new variants to help build synergies with the systems on your ship.
New mods include:

Mutiny - an enemy crew member will turn against their own ship for a short duration
Evasion - enemy projectiles miss for a short duration
Improved tick rate for beam guns
Increased damage for ricochet projectiles
Increased radius for AOE projectiles
Increased damage multiplier on weakened systems
Increased slow effect for slowed systems
Faster gun overheat recovery
Faster timers on offensive bombs
Other Improvements
Improved AI
Faster decision making, intelligent repair prioritisation, new AI for boarding other ships, dropping packages rather than destroying them, and more!
Balance overhaul
The new mod system leads to a lot more opportunities for synergy and ramping up your ship's power, so the game's balancing has also been updated to include updated shop prices and reroll system, enemy health changes, and tweaked difficulty.
2x New sector mods
Maps that increase the risk of permanent damage, or randomly set fire to systems on both the player and enemy ships.
2x New weapons
The Grenade Launcher lobs AOE grenades, and the Rainbow Laser fires lasers with random effects each round.
10x New missions
Includes unique characters, visuals, and backgrounds.
Lots of minor bug fixes
With Update 4 we feel This Means Warp is in great shape for full release, and look forward to sharing some special surprises for the 1.0 update later this year. If you enjoy the new content and have a few moments to spare please do take a second to leave a Steam review, and you can chat to the developers directly on Discord as well!
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23 Oct 2022Developer post
7.02 - Update 3 Save File Fix
Fixed save file corruption issue in Early Access Update 3 that caused the map to disappear when resuming a saved game.
19 Oct 2022Developer post
Update 3 Now Available!
Today marks the launch of Update 3, featuring a host of new content and systems for This Means Warp! Update 3 Release Notes AI Control One of the most requested features from players finally arrives in This Means Warp! You now have full control over AI crewmates, and can tell the
14 Sep 2022Developer post
TMW Daily Deal & Development Update - Sep 14th 2022
We're delighted to reveal that Valve have selected This Means Warp to be Steam's Deal of The Day today (14th Sep 2022)! If you haven't yet loaded up those blaster cannons, now is a great time to jump in with 33% off the game! Don't worry if you missed the initial announcement, we
23 Jun 2022Developer post
Update 2 Is Here!
We're delighted to announce that This Means Warp's second major Early Access update is now available! This update includes a host of changes, focused around the areas most requested by players - missions, quality of life improvements, and AI. Update 2 Release Notes Missions 10x N
30 May 2022Developer post
TMW Development Update - May 30th 2022
This Means Warp’s first big content drop launched a few weeks ago (full details here ), and we’re now hard at work on loads more changes as part of Update 2! What are you working on? The full feature list for Update 2 will be revealed soon, but in the meantime there are three big
This Means Warp’s first big content drop launched a few weeks ago (full details here), and we’re now hard at work on loads more changes as part of Update 2!
What are you working on?
The full feature list for Update 2 will be revealed soon, but in the meantime there are three big areas we’re focusing on:

Mission variation
Quality of life improvements
Crew AI
Most of Update 2 is based on player feedback, including many features that have been directly requested by the community. If you’d like to have your say, join us on Discord - your suggestions may well make it into the next update!
How has the Early Access roadmap changed since launch?
This Means Warp’s Early Access development roadmap was shaped based on Alpha and Beta player feedback, but with the influx of new Early Access players we now have even more ideas and suggestions to integrate into the game!
The most common request around launch was for more replayability, so Update 1 was adjusted to feature a lot of additional content once you’ve completed the main story. Update 2, on the other hand, focuses more around areas that can become tedious after many runs (hello “Skip Intro” and “Inspect Item” buttons!).
We have more updates planned in the future, and will continue to adapt the changes based on input from This Means Warp’s community.
When will Update 2 be released?
Exact date TBD, but we’re aiming for late June 2022.
Any other news?
We were very excited to see our “Best Upcoming Game” award arrive in the post, and if you're looking for some cool new games to try, we're also participating in the Dreamhack Beyond Festival for the next week!
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16 May 2022Developer post
Bug Fixing Patch 5.04
- Fixed an issue causing game to crash if player had equipped the Bouncing Bombs ship mod and a bomb landed on the player ship at the same time as an enemy was destroyed
02 May 2022Developer post
TMW Update 1 Out NOW, With A 20% Discount To Celebrate!
In the six weeks since Early Access launch we've been working feverishly to bring lots of new content to This Means Warp. We're delighted to announce that Update 1 is available NOW , along with a 20% discount to celebrate Steam's "Going Rogue" festival! Update 1 contains a wealth
In the six weeks since Early Access launch we've been working feverishly to bring lots of new content to This Means Warp. We're delighted to announce that Update 1 is available NOW, along with a 20% discount to celebrate Steam's "Going Rogue" festival!
Update 1 contains a wealth of new features for This Means Warp, including a series of unique gameplay scenarios, new ship colors, new enemies, missions, modifiers, and more. Check out the full details below.
If you've been thinking about picking up This Means Warp, now is the perfect time to jump in! Many of the new features in Update 1 are based on feedback from our community, and we'd love to hear what you want to see in Update 2. Join us on Discord to chat to the developers directly, or drop a comment on the Steam Discussions board. See you there!
Update 1 Release Notes
New Game Modes
4x Gameplay Scenarios
Test your skills in 4 curated gameplay Scenarios that challenge you to think differently about your tactics and strategy.
Each Scenario also comes with a unique Ship Tint to unlock, allowing you to customize the colors of your ship.
Custom Mode
Create your own challenge with a new Scenario Creator tool that allows you to set variables and define your own custom parameters before starting a run.
Nightmare Difficulty
Push yourself to the limit with a new infinitely scaling difficulty mode. Climb the ladder to see how far you can reach!
New Features
Crew Progression
Your crew now level up as you progress, gaining XP and developing their skills throughout a run. Recruiting crew members also now has more differentiation and variation each time you play.
New Content
Enemy Ships
The number of late-game enemy ships has been greatly expanded, with 4 new layouts (plus additional variants) to add more variety to battles towards the end of a run.

Missions
Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization in a new event mission and a new minigame!
2x New Ship Modifiers
Rain down destruction with the new Fire Ammo Ship Modifier, or defend against those pesky Fire Beams with an automated Extinguisher Ship Modifier.
And More...

Lots of bug fixes
Performance improvements
Chat filtering controls
Balance tweaks
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02 May 2022Developer post
Update 1 Patch Notes
New Features Scenario game modes Custom scenario mode Nightmare difficulty Ship colors can be customized AI crew members level up like players Chat filtering can be disabled New Content Shields Up! scenario Power Overwhelming scenario Double Tap scenario Bombs Away scenario 4x en
New Features

Scenario game modes
Custom scenario mode
Nightmare difficulty
Ship colors can be customized
AI crew members level up like players
Chat filtering can be disabled
New Content

Shields Up! scenario
Power Overwhelming scenario
Double Tap scenario
Bombs Away scenario
4x enemy ship layouts
Temple Rune minigame mission
Temple Reward encounter mission
Fire Ammo ship modifier
Extinguish ship modifier
5x Steam achievements
Other

Enemy crew size increased on late-game ships
Bug fixes
Player stats not syncing after resuming online multiplayer
Steam achievements sometimes not triggering
Repeater bullets disappearing if multiple capacity upgrades installed
Shield ship mod positioned above intended target
Lots of smaller fixes
Performance improvements
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Before	After

Updates & announcements

1.0 Update Release Notes

Visual Overhaul

Battery Ship

New Scenarios

Additional Languages

Update 4 Release Notes

Boarding

Cosmetics

Ship Mods

Other Improvements

Improved AI

Balance overhaul

2x New sector mods

2x New weapons

10x New missions

Lots of minor bug fixes

Update 3 Release Notes

AI Control

New Missions

Multi-Ship Battles

New Survival Mission

Ship Systems

Taunt Beacon

Trubble Gun

Ship Mods

What else is going on?

What's In Update 3?

When will Update 3 be released?

Update 2 Release Notes

Missions

10x New Decision Events

New Training Mission Type

New Item Swap Mission Type

Quality Of Life

"Inspect" Button

Reroll Shop

Skip Intro Cutscene

Crew AI

Packages

Shields

Survival

Bonus

Bee Gun

What are you working on?

How has the Early Access roadmap changed since launch?

When will Update 2 be released?

Any other news?

Update 1 Release Notes

New Game Modes

4x Gameplay Scenarios

Custom Mode

Nightmare Difficulty

New Features

Crew Progression

New Content

Enemy Ships

Missions

2x New Ship Modifiers

And More...