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We've converted the collision system from arcade to simulation. Multiplayer collisions are now physically-accurate. Your mass is a powerful weapon that determines how well you execute and withstand ram attacks. Equip heavier items, add some spikes, and pit your loadout against ot
Fixed an issue where 1 of 2 rear motorcycle wheels would not provide power This used to artificially decrease motorcycle acceleration by 50% until the powered wheel has enough rpm to catch. Now it catches immediately Fixed an issue where 1 of 2 front motorcycle wheels would const
This patch contains new apocalypse-themed content including 4 vehicles, 2 sidearms, 2 front guards, 1 wheel, 1 ability, 2 skins, level redesigns, and several graphical improvements and other changes. 4 New Vehicles Doom Rig (semi truck): Behemoth trailer Large vehicle with dual p
Minor hotifx that solves inaccuracies in the ranked MMR global leaderboard , including main menu leaderboard and playercards. MMR Updates: Fixed MMR and rank badge not reflecting player's rank in the main menu Rank badge on the playercard that hovers over your vehicle now accurat
This patch provides significant improvements to car handling, including drifting, 180-degree turns, and overall improvements to all aspects of vehicle maneuverability and stability. It now uses the physics overhaul ( patch 1.0.13 ) to its full effect and brings back some of the s
Bug Fixes: Fixed quickmatch failing to progress beyond the loading screen for players more than 1000km away from each other despite custom matches working (we're monitoring this closely incase it reappears) Fixed violent pushback when two multiplayer vehicles collide head-on at h
Physics Overhaul This patch includes a physics overhaul which lays the groundwork for vehicle handling improvements in the next patch. It addresses physics concerns about vehicles feeling "floaty", "slippery", and "sluggish", and a quickmatch fix Physics Overhaul : We've increase
In order to better address player feedback and provide a reliable update cadence , I've made the decision to deactivate the Demo on Sep. 24, 2026 at 10am ET for the foreseeable future. The demo has been serviced for 1,5 years across more than 460 patches. Updating the full game a
Balance Changes This patch addresses player concerns about the difficulty of navigating rough terrain, arena and extraction modes being too easy, and player health pools being too low. See developer note below regarding the retirement of the demo. Health Balance: Many players fin
Balance changes Progression Balance: Our goal with XP progression was never intended to be grindy, so XP gain has been increased and level-gated unlocks are now easier to unlock Increased XP gained at higher levels by +10% per level Reduced level required to unlock the Scorpion v
Mad Metal is out now! Thank you to everyone who played the demo, filed bug reports, and kept showing up while this thing grew from a playtest into a full game. A lot of what you flagged went straight into the build you can play today. Campaign 8 narrated missions with full voice
Gear up for launch in 3 weeks! Wishlist on Steam and get notified when the game launches. Campaign Play through 8 narrated campaign missions that put your driving and combat skills to the ultimate test. Deathmatch Challenge other players in a fast-paced 1v1 fight to the death. Op
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Multiplayer is now playable in the Mad Metal Demo ! Multiplayer System Peer-to-peer 1v1 Will consider dedicated servers with 4-8 players based on audience reception & sales Quick match Distance-based search that auto creates a random map as host or client Ranked match MMR-bas
Mad Metal's online multiplayer support will launch on Thursday Apr. 23, 2026 @ 4:00pm ET in the Public Demo Multiplayer Matchmaking Create/join a lobby solo or with a friend. Enter a quickmatch for rapid deployment Current Features 1v1 PvP deathmatches Quickmatch, ranked, and cus
We've been hard at work improving the game this year based on player feedback. A lot has changed so if you tried an earlier version of the game, give it another spin! Mar. 12, 2026 (live) - The game is now DRM-free and can be run offline without requiring Steam. In such a case, s
I'm excited to announce a publishing partnership with indie.io! It has been a lifelong dream to develop video games but it's challenging to build a game of this scope as a solo dev. I chose to work with indie.io because they have a large team of industry professionals that will h
Campaign Introduced the first campaign mission where you play as Claire in search of her kidnapped daughter, Emma Follow Jack in his police interceptor through a checkpoint and discover the dark world of Mad Metal Includes professional voice over and subtitles in English Includes
New Vehicle: Iron Howl Ability: Caltrop Bonus: 2 mounted NOS Boosters Function: Anti-police car capable of stopping pursuers in their tracks See it in action here: View game page Faction System Gain reputation with various factions and decide who your allies and enemies are. Your
8 New Environmental Modifiers Each environment provides a gameplay modifier that grants special bonuses and impacts your vehicle in various ways. As you progress through gameplay milestones, environments shift at random and demand adaptation of playstyles in order to survive. Day