District Steel

Released: Feb 16, 2023
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 09:09 GMT

Updates & announcements

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16 May 2026Developer post
Patch v0.3.1
Patch v0.3.1 Fixed: Increased Revolver damage and inventory ammo capacity Fixed out of bounds glitch on Mission 03 Fixed Index controller inputs (you may have to reset the controls to default in the menu) Fixed player respawn bug on Mission 06 Fixed player movement speed bug with
Patch v0.3.1
Fixed:
Increased Revolver damage and inventory ammo capacity
Fixed out of bounds glitch on Mission 03
Fixed Index controller inputs (you may have to reset the controls to default in the menu)
Fixed player respawn bug on Mission 06
Fixed player movement speed bug with 'Max Player Speed' setting
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06 May 2026Developer post
Akimbo Update Out Now! (v0.3.0)
Hi everyone! The new content update is now online! Check out the new levels with more guns, enemies and gameplay mechanics. Also a 30% discount will start today (May 6) at 10 AM PDT (7 PM GMT+2)! (Note: Some of the new guns have been added to the old levels to make the game as a
27 Oct 2023Developer post
Development Update
Hi all, Happy Halloween! Just wanted to give you a short preview of the next chapter that's currently in development. We're working on a set of new missions that will take you deeper into the enemy base and throw some twists into the current gameplay mechanics. Skip this post if
22 May 2023Developer post
Revolver + Tech Collectable Update (v0.2.0)
New: Weapon: Revolver, a powerful handgun with slow firing speed. Can be fired quicker using the fanning technique, at the cost of accuracy Gun selector popup UI for quick weapon swapping 35 Tech Chip collectables hidden throughout the game, used to unlock bonus features 17 unloc
New:

Weapon: Revolver, a powerful handgun with slow firing speed. Can be fired quicker using the fanning technique, at the cost of accuracy
Gun selector popup UI for quick weapon swapping
35 Tech Chip collectables hidden throughout the game, used to unlock bonus features
17 unlockable bonus cheats to use when replaying missions
Fixed/Changed:

Changed the default controller layout to be more in line with similar VR shooters, and added more buttons to the customizable controls. (If you prefer the old controls, you can quickly swap back to the previous button layout)
Regular jump action added to player movement
Added Trigger Sensitivity option
Added option to throw Grenades using a preview throwing arc indicator
Added first iteration of two-handed weapon holding (needs much more improvement and is currently only for immersion, has no impact on gun recoil yet)
Buffed Energy Cell pickups to make them more appealing
Further rebalanced boss fight
This update adds two new sections to the ingame menu; the Loadout screen for new weapons (like the new Revolver) and the Tech Unlock screen for unlockable features, such as cheats. Future content will be added here and is unlocked through the new Tech currency which rewards players for exploring the levels and replaying missions. (There’s also an unlockable tool to make finding them easier) The cheats are only usable on previously completed missions and are meant to provide some extra fun, some cheats might not work in certain parts of the game. Everything is still subject for further improvement, especially animations and UI design. If you run into any bugs, let me know on the forum!
(If you have issues with a new patch, you can always go back to an older one in Properties > Betas)
Feeling nostalgic? Unlock the bonus features, like Paintball Mode!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/616820/District_Steel/
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17 Mar 2023Developer post
Devlog #04: New Progression System Coming
This week I've been finishing up the new revolver sidearm. This weapon works slightly different than the previous guns, so it needed some additional functionality for it to feel like an actual revolver. It's almost ready for release, but before it can go into the game, I want to
10 Mar 2023Developer post
Devlog #03: Patch v0.1.2 release + new level teaser
Yesterday we've released patch v0.1.2 onto the main branch, making the upgrade to Unreal 4.27 official. It's very nice for me to know that we're (hopefully) finished with the big technical updates, so now we can fully focus on the fun part; developing new weapons, enemies and lev
09 Mar 2023Developer post
Patch v0.1.2
Patch v0.1.2 Fixed: Upgraded game engine to Unreal 4.27 Reworked Quick Save system Added Steam Cloud Save support Fixed a randomly occurring crash when loading a save. (FRenderResource Error) Fixed duplicate guns from spawning after loading a save from the main menu. Fixed a bug
Patch v0.1.2
Fixed:

Upgraded game engine to Unreal 4.27
Reworked Quick Save system
Added Steam Cloud Save support
Fixed a randomly occurring crash when loading a save. (FRenderResource Error)
Fixed duplicate guns from spawning after loading a save from the main menu.
Fixed a bug where the game could autosave while you were dead.
Normalized HMD direction for HMD Oriented movement.
Fixed a visual bug with the data upload terminals in Mission 04.
Fixed a possible issue with the game losing focus when starting.
Fixed the game sound being muted when not in focus.
Fixed ‘Health Already Full’ display message on HUD.
Fixed another bug where you could exit Map Mode without losing the green wireframe vision.
Guns now start reloaded at the beginning of a mission, if the ammo is available in pouch.
Slightly increased player bullet velocity during slowmotion.
Added option to select either left or right hand in the Rocket Boost Orientation setting.
Slightly increased canvas size of PDA Menu to make space for future content.
Added a slight amount of air-control when rocket jumping.
Slightly reduced max health of the weakpoints of the last boss. (Boss difficulty will get further polished in a future update, more consistent AI and pathing e.g.)
Known issues:

Some visual effects behave differently in slowmotion in this engine version, I will manually fix these in the coming days.
The background music during the arena battles can make a stutter when you exit slowmotion.
Previous Quick Saves will be lost because of the reworked system. You will still keep your unlocked mission progress in the Select Mission screen, but you’ll have to start from the beginning of the mission if you had quit the game half-way after your last play session. Sorry for this inconvenience! (If for some reason you also lost unlocked mission progress, check the FAQ on the forum!)
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03 Mar 2023Developer post
Devlog #02: Engine upgrade on Beta branch
The engine upgrade to Unreal 4.27 has been completed and the patch has been uploaded to the Beta branch for public testing! Once it has been confirmed to be stable I will set it to the main branch. Since most of the game files have been changed due to this upgrade, this patch siz
The engine upgrade to Unreal 4.27 has been completed and the patch has been uploaded to the Beta branch for public testing! Once it has been confirmed to be stable I will set it to the main branch. Since most of the game files have been changed due to this upgrade, this patch size will be quite large compared to the usual patches. I'm assuming version 4.27 will be the final engine update for Unreal 4, since Epic is probably fully focused on Unreal Engine 5 from now. So with this out of the way we can fully focus on developing the new content for the game!
We've started working on the next gun to be added to the game. It's a heavy revolver that can be equipped in the side-holster, instead of the default handgun. Its fire rate is slower, but the bullets really pack a punch, so accurate aiming is encouraged! You will need to unlock this weapon first, via a new progression system that I'm working on. This system will also add more exploration and replayability to the missions. Stay tuned for more info about this!
Sneak peek:
Beta branch v0.1.2 - preliminary patch notes:
Fixed:
Upgraded game engine to Unreal 4.27
Reworked Quick Save system
Fixed a randomly occurring crash when loading a save. (FRenderResource Error)
Fixed duplicate guns from spawning after loading a save from the main menu.
Fixed a bug where the game could autosave while you were dead.
Normalized HMD direction for HMD Oriented movement.
Fixed a visual bug with the data upload terminals in Mission 04.
Fixed a possible issue with the game losing focus when starting.
Fixed the game sound being muted when not in focus.
Fixed Arm Oriented rocket boost hand if the Boost input is changed to a button on the other controller.
Fixed ‘Health Already Full’ display message on HUD.
Fixed another bug where you could exit Map Mode without losing the green wireframe vision.
Guns now start reloaded at the beginning of a mission, if the ammo is available in your pouch.
Known issues:

Some visual effects behave differently in slowmotion in this engine version, I will manually fix these in the coming days.
Previous Quick Saves will be lost because of the reworked system. You will still keep your unlocked mission progress in the Select Mission screen, but you’ll have to start from the beginning of the mission if you had quit the game half-way after your last play session. Sorry for this inconvenience!
Have a nice weekend all!
- AJ
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24 Feb 2023Developer post
Devlog #01: Early Access launch
Huge thanks to everybody for the amazing Early Access launch last week! Reading all the positive comments and seeing everyone's reactions put a big smile on our faces! We couldn't wait to start on the development for the new content and we've already started discussing plans for
17 Feb 2023Developer post
Patch v0.1.1
Patch v0.1.1 Fixed enemy colors in Map Mode. Fixed a bug where it would incorrectly exit Map Mode and you’d still have the green wireframe vision applied. Added more haptic feedback to punching enemies and smashing objects. Fixed a bug where sometimes levels would not unlock in t
Patch v0.1.1

Fixed enemy colors in Map Mode.
Fixed a bug where it would incorrectly exit Map Mode and you’d still have the green wireframe vision applied.
Added more haptic feedback to punching enemies and smashing objects.
Fixed a bug where sometimes levels would not unlock in the Main Menu mission selection.
Added a passcode to the game to unlock all missions, see the FAQ on the forum.
(If you have issues with a new patch, you can always go back to an older one in Properties > Betas)
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16 Feb 2023Developer post
District Steel - Early Access is out NOW!
Hi everyone! The wait is finally over! Check out the new campaign filled with a variety of missions in different environments and with new objectives to complete. Fight against an army of deadly enemies standing in your way and show off your skills in stylish rocket-boosting slow
16 Feb 2023Developer post
Pre-release Build Fixes #2
Fixed an autosave bug in Mission 02 Fixed “Swap Move and Turn Input” option Fixed Left Handed selection at game start Slightly increased Energy reward when defeating enemies Various sound effect and text fixes
Fixed an autosave bug in Mission 02
Fixed “Swap Move and Turn Input” option
Fixed Left Handed selection at game start
Slightly increased Energy reward when defeating enemies
Various sound effect and text fixes
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12 Feb 2023Developer post
Pre-release Build Fixes
Fixed percentages display on Arm HUD. Adjusted collisions of large fans to make it easier to crouch through. Tweaked handgun ironsights to be more accurate at range. Added additional tips in Training Mission about ammo types and advanced tricks.
Fixed percentages display on Arm HUD.
Adjusted collisions of large fans to make it easier to crouch through.
Tweaked handgun ironsights to be more accurate at range.
Added additional tips in Training Mission about ammo types and advanced tricks.
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25 Jan 2023Developer post
Release Date Trailer: February 16!
District Steel will release in early access on February 16! Wishlist now, and check out the new trailer!
18 Jul 2022Developer post
Demo Update v0.0.6
With the Early Access release coming closer, I've decided to upload a new build of the demo with a couple of additions that will also be in the full game. Added item inventory slots, located under your robot arm. This allows you to store items for later use. Added hand grenades t
With the Early Access release coming closer, I've decided to upload a new build of the demo with a couple of additions that will also be in the full game.
Added item inventory slots, located under your robot arm. This allows you to store items for later use.
Added hand grenades to the game.
Added explosive barrels to the level.
Various minor bug fixes and balancing tweaks.
If you run into any problems with this new update, you can always switch back to the previous version. (Right click the demo in your library and go to Properties > Betas > Select the beta you would like to opt into)
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28 Nov 2021Developer post
Demo Update v0.0.5
While my main focus is working on the release build, here are a few improvements for the demo version as well: Added option to toggle grip button restriction when grabbing ammo from pouch. (general options) Added improvements to close combat mechanics: - Pistol whipping enemies t
While my main focus is working on the release build, here are a few improvements for the demo version as well:

Added option to toggle grip button restriction when grabbing ammo from pouch. (general options)
Added improvements to close combat mechanics: - Pistol whipping enemies to knock them into a stun. - Body slamming enemies during a rocket boost to knock them into a stun. - Stunned ragdoll state for enemies, allowing them to get back up again.
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10 Nov 2021Developer post
Demo Update v0.0.4
Added option to display HUD on your robot arm instead of on head. (graphics menu) Added option to aim the rocket jump with your robot arm. (movement menu) Added option to auto-acquire pickups when grabbing them. (general menu) Added option to swap the movement and the turning inp
Added option to display HUD on your robot arm instead of on head. (graphics menu)
Added option to aim the rocket jump with your robot arm. (movement menu)
Added option to auto-acquire pickups when grabbing them. (general menu)
Added option to swap the movement and the turning input between controllers. (movement menu)
Fixed smooth turning bug at mission exit.
Tweaked enemy animation speed during slowmotion.
Fixed bug when picking up enemy ragdolls.
Added grip button to draw ammo from pouch.
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07 Nov 2021Developer post
Demo Update v0.0.3
Disabled auto-crouch when bumping head against ceiling, if no crouch button is set in custom controls. Added crouch button tutorial tip. Added sprinting tutorial tip. Fixed bug causing some options to be reset between play sessions. Opening the physics-door should be easier now.
Disabled auto-crouch when bumping head against ceiling, if no crouch button is set in custom controls.
Added crouch button tutorial tip.
Added sprinting tutorial tip.
Fixed bug causing some options to be reset between play sessions.
Opening the physics-door should be easier now.
Fixed typos in tutorial messages.
Inventory ammo display now turns red when out of ammo.
Tweaked rocket boost particle effect to be less vision obstructing.
Tweaked enemy awareness for playing sneaky.
Chest and locker grab box size increased.
Fixed sound bug for breaking glass.
Tweaked enemy voice line usage.
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District Steel

Updates & announcements

Patch v0.3.1

Akimbo Update Out Now! (v0.3.0)

Development Update

Missions

Weapons

Enemies

Revolver + Tech Collectable Update (v0.2.0)

New:

Fixed/Changed:

Devlog #04: New Progression System Coming

Devlog #03: Patch v0.1.2 release + new level teaser

Patch v0.1.2

Devlog #02: Engine upgrade on Beta branch

Devlog #01: Early Access launch

Patch v0.1.1

District Steel - Early Access is out NOW!

Pre-release Build Fixes #2

Pre-release Build Fixes

Release Date Trailer: February 16!

Demo Update v0.0.6

Demo Update v0.0.5

Demo Update v0.0.4

Demo Update v0.0.3