Developer posts and news about this game.
We have come to an end, we do not have any funds left to maintain the game and the servers. So we sadly have to shut down the game and servers. Thanks to all of you, for the support throughout the years! - Team Hero Blocks
Go have some fun!
We have decided to relaunch Mad Machines as F2P January 29th, added custom games and 1 new map, all this to be able to smash some more blocks. These updates are based on all the great feedback we recieved, long ago indeed, however we have not been able to accomplish this until no
After many considerations and negotiations, we finally managed to figure out a way forward. The game plays well, so we thought why not make it available and at least get some games going. And on top, see if we could manage to create an update with more game modes and a new map st
We managed to get a small server online in Europe, so it is now possible to get some games going again. For the moment there are no updates coming, and we will not open for any sales. Stay safe out there. Team HB
It is not easy to press the send button on this announcement. Mad Machines servers are offline. We cannot cover the funds needed to keep the servers alive anymore. It has been some tough months trying to close the funding needed to continue developing and supporting the game. We
We added more weapon skins to the io-game and likewise to the ballgame, which also includes special character upgrades, new colors and most importantly able to be played correctly on 144hz, 170hz and 240hz monitors providing a new level of butter smoothness. Happy New Year!
Experimental Build access for every owner of Mad Machines. An updated, physics-based aerial jetpack based batball-game. This is somewhat unsupported, WIP and using the old engine. It includes 1v1 to 3v3 + custom games + Training. EU servers only. How to access this game? 1. You n
Full Version Mad Machines will be free to try from today until Sunday, December 22nd, at 10 AM PST. 50% Discount We are so excited for Mad Machines, that we’re inviting you to play for free this weekend, and we are also offering a 50% discount during the Steam Winter Sale. So ple
Our third patch focuses on releasing our 3rd map and optimizations. Patch notes : 3rd map added, focused more on airplay More optimizations Added lootbots You can buy Mad Machines directly from our shop, which will support the developers even more: Where You Can Find Us You can c
Our second patch focuses on releasing our 2nd map and optimizing the game. Also plenty of bug fixes. Patch notes: Extra map, randomized Daily King is rewarded a King’s Trophy Weapon on the next day AOE damage doesn’t penetrate props and environment anymore In-game chat More optim
Our first patch is ready. It has some big gameplay changes and features that we couldn't get ready for the launch and also some bug fixes. Patch notes: - every player can grow - no health potions - points gained from Blocks only - mining rocks only provide health repair - leaderb
We are happy to announce that Mad Machines has re-launched with the all new Mad King mode today for just $9.99! Returning players who have already purchased Mad Machines will automatically receive this all new mode for free. Mad King Mad King is a never-ending battleground featur
Launch delay Due to unforeseen circumstances with Steam, we are forced to delay the launch of Mad Machines for 4 days. The new launch date is 15.11. We apologize to all our fans who looked forward to playing the game today. Don’t worry though, we are not going to sit in idle, but
Steam release November 11th After months, maybe even years, of toying around with a 100% fighting game mode, it’s finally ready. Mad King, an all new game mode, is coming to you on November 11th , and it’s going to be an epic battle. Mad King will feature endless running games wi
What Is Next for Mad Machines? Mad Machines has always been a game built by the community, our community has always been a big influence in everything we do, from helping us bug hunt to implementing ideas entirely came up with by the community. Making the game the people want is
Remake of movement systems, your character will now always look where you are pointing without any delay Aerial movement updates Cannonball aim updates, character will look where you are aiming in air to make feel more smooth Dribble system remake New settings UI (WIP, has some b
There will be no tournament this Saturday as we are preparing for Gamescom. That doesn't mean nothing is happening though. Everyone will have a chance to challenge a team of devs to 2v2 in Mad Ball best of 5. Winners will get 50$, 1 chance to challenge per team. Event will last f
Time for our 14th weekly tournament. This week we are gonna have a 2v2 Mad Ball tournament! It should be easier to find 1 teammate than 2 teammates, so that's why it will be 2v2 instead of 3v3. The free agent system stays as it has been for the last 2 weeks, if you sign up as a f
Time for our 13th weekly tournament. We have done some balancing and changes to Mad Pong over the last weeks so it's a perfect chance to see how they work out in a 2v2 Mad Pong tournament! The free agent system with having to join the Discord with same name as in Battlefy worked