Performance patch v1.70.7
Fix for issue that could affect performance - appreciate the heads up by the community!
Fix for issue that could affect performance - appreciate the heads up by the community!

Fix for issue that could affect performance - appreciate the heads up by the community!
Fix for issue that could affect performance - appreciate the heads up by the community!
Liquid Bit's Vlog Covers Game Dev and More! Get to know the makers of Killer Queen Black through music, memes, and rapid-fire questions that explore the world of indie game dev and the people in it. You'll learn a lot, get inspired, and perhaps even start making your own game...o
Get to know the makers of Killer Queen Black through music, memes, and rapid-fire questions that explore the world of indie game dev and the people in it. You'll learn a lot, get inspired, and perhaps even start making your own game...or vlog.
Episode 1 Volume 1
In our pilot episode, Adam Walters, Liquid Bit's CTO, talks about how he found himself in the industry and how that shapes his willingness to keep learning and trying new things. Adam shares tech tips, drops sage advice, and clues us in on what he listens to while making games.
Full post with resources and references: Game Dev Tech & Techno
Episode 2 Volume 1
In our second vlog, we get to know Chief Architect, Mike Chorak, while covering the basics of networking. Making multiplayer, cross-platform games is no joke, but requires a sense of humor. Mike also reveals his love of bee facts and shares a recent bear sighting.
Full post with resources and references: Memes, Matchmaking, and Bears - Oh My!
Next up in the Liquid Bit vlog, it's 'All About Berries' with the Killer Queen Black community. Stay tuned!
SUMMER SALE Welcome, NEW-bees! Let’s play Killer Queen Black ! KQB is a multiplayer game that can be overwhelming at first. Don’t worry, in addition to some quick tips below, the KQB community is a great resource for learning more about gameplay and strategy. There’s even a fan-r
Let’s play Killer Queen Black! KQB is a multiplayer game that can be overwhelming at first. Don’t worry, in addition to some quick tips below, the KQB community is a great resource for learning more about gameplay and strategy. There’s even a fan-run Discord where it’s easy to find games, teams, and organized league play. Make sure to connect with the Bee Game League community.
You’ve fired up KQB…here’s where to start
KQB in a nutshell
Three Paths to Victory
Economy - Collect berries and get them into the holes before the other team completes any victory path. Berry piles are located throughout the map and do not regenerate.
Military - Kill the Queen three times - this can be achieved with your upgraded workers or with your Queen. There are four unique weapons to use, sword, morning star, laser, and stinger.
Snail - Ride Winston (or whatever you’d like to name them) through your team’s goal for a victory - perhaps the most satisfying, arguably the easiest.
You know the feeling - you’re new, you get in a game, get your butt kicked, and never play again. Let’s not let that happen! KQB's core player base is really good and they want you to be good too! A good path to ranked is outlined below:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/663670/Killer_Queen_Black/
The Making of Killer Queen Black Did you catch our trip down memory lane? The Liquid Bit blog celebrated some of Killer Queen Black’s favorite design elements with a look back at art concepts, creative processes, and how they all came together to create some of our favorite in-ga
Did you catch our trip down memory lane? The Liquid Bit blog celebrated some of Killer Queen Black’s favorite design elements with a look back at art concepts, creative processes, and how they all came together to create some of our favorite in-game menus and animations.
Learn more about Killer Queen Black’s Win Frames in this quiz post. And don’t worry, if you don’t want to see the finals or other spoilers, we’ve hidden most of them. Test your knowledge, then earn those frames! Read the full post here.
The Liquid Bit team worked closely with BumbleBear to publish KQB and in this BTS post, we really dig into that. While these concepts didn’t make the game, we loved working with various artists to narrow in on the right look and feel for KQB. Read the full post and check out some very early concepts of what KQB might have been.
Each element in a game’s design has a purpose. With many moving parts and lots of great ideas, how does a dev team decide what goes where? We chatted with Liquid Bit’s Art Director, Anailis Dorta, to find out. Get inspired, read more.
More than games, we deliver connected experiences. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes posts from the Liquid Bit dev team and add KQB to your library today!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/663670/Killer_Queen_Black/
LET'S GO! KQB Spring Break Rank Reset happens this Tuesday! Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 9:30 am pt , we will begin the process of Rank Reset for Killer Queen Black. The game will be offline while we push the reset across all five platforms. You will be able to play locally at tha
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 9:30 am pt, we will begin the process of Rank Reset for Killer Queen Black. The game will be offline while we push the reset across all five platforms. You will be able to play locally at that time.
We are confident that KQB will be back up and running and ready for the community-run Tuesday Night Ranked Stacks. Shout out to Discord Mod, sklover, and the BGL crew for running this regular event.
Ranked Stacks provides a way for teams to get practice. Whether you are on the new Beer Game League or participating in the BGL's Gold Season, Ranked Stacks is a great place to test your skills and improve your team communication.
Not in a KQB league? No problem! Ranked Stacks is for you too! KQB's robust and diverse community is here to help you find teammates and get acclimated to the game. Everyone is encouraged to play ranked games at all times, no matter your skill level, but Tuesday Nights will be HOT, HOT, HOT!
HUGE thanks to Discord mods of the official KQB server and the Bee Game League server who build community by poppin' ranked and welcoming new players to the game we all love. For more community events, visit the Bee Game League site.
Steam’s Lunar New Year Sale ends February 3rd Make sure to take advantage of Killer Queen Black at 20% off! Tell your friends and build your team! KQB is a 4v4, cross-platform, strategy, game that features three different paths to victory! Let’s say you took advantage of the Luna

Make sure to take advantage of Killer Queen Black at 20% off! Tell your friends and build your team! KQB is a 4v4, cross-platform, strategy, game that features three different paths to victory!
Let’s say you took advantage of the Lunar New Sale - or maybe you purchased Killer Queen Black a while back but can’t find games or get good? We’re here to help!
“Killer Queen Black is hands down one of the best indie games out there. This game deserves to be more popular than it currently is. It's amazingly fun to play. It's similar to the original Killer Queen cabinets out there but has enough difference to be its own game. It has a small but very dedicated community that welcomes players of all skill levels and hosts their own leagues. If you're looking for a competitive team-focused game, this is the one for you. It's even better with a group of friends!” - EarthBowser
Getting started:
Getting good:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/663670/Killer_Queen_Black/
What’s the best way to wrap up 2021? More games, please! Holiday break never felt so good! Visit your wishlist and treat yourself to the indies you’ve been eyeing all year long! Find yourself multiplayer gaming the day away with your friends and family - snacking here, in-game vo
Find yourself multiplayer gaming the day away with your friends and family - snacking here, in-game voice chatting there. Sharing a laugh and some friendly competition in KQB quick play or showcasing your skills in ranked matches is the definition of vacation!
Killer Queen Black’s rocking soundtrack by Powerglove will start the party and keep it going. You can’t go wrong with three ways to win, pre-game dance moves, and retro-vibes the whole family will love. 10 out of 10 Grandma’s agree, non-stop Snail is better than getting run over by a reindeer.
Our friends at BumbleBear released ZOMBEEZ: A Killer Queen Remix in the Fall of 2021 and it offers all the creepy, speedrunning, pixel perfection you’ve been looking for.
Add both titles to your library while they are on sale and use the last weeks of 2021 to climb leaderboards and showcase your love of indie gaming with those you love.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/663670/Killer_Queen_Black/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346130/ZOMBEEZ_A_Killer_Queen_Remix/
KILLER QUEEN BLACK RANK RESET AUTUMN 2021 In February of 2021, the Liquid Bit team pushed out the first rank reset and MMR update since Killer Queen Black’s launch in 2019. We are excited to announce that the second-ever rank reset will be taking place on Monday, Nov 22, 2021, st
In February of 2021, the Liquid Bit team pushed out the first rank reset and MMR update since Killer Queen Black’s launch in 2019.
We are excited to announce that the second-ever rank reset will be taking place on Monday, Nov 22, 2021, starting at 9 am pacific time.
We’re expecting that online play will be down for at least 3 hours. When play is resumed, your rank will be reset and you’ll be fighting for your hive to get that obsidian icon by your username once again.
We’ll keep you posted on the progress via our Twitter @killerqueenblk.
The current revision of the ranked point distribution was roughly done in 2 phases:
1. Determine which team was expected to win and use this to determine points won/loss between teams.
2. Distribute these point gains/losses amongst team members.
Step 2 looked at the role (Queen always got a swing of won/lost points more than a Worker) and MMR (your skill from highest to lowest would influence your gain/loss respectively). Based on community feedback, player base, and what we can reasonably accomplish, we have changed step 2.
Starting Monday, November 22, 2021, we will evenly distribute gains/losses amongst the teams in step 2. The team expected to win will still determine points lost/gained. However, every member on the same team will receive the same gain/loss from the amount in step 1.
The algorithm will no longer factor in who was playing Queen or an individual’s MMR. For example, if Gold gains 40pts and Blue loses 40pts, Gold team members gain 10 each and Blue team members lose 10 each.
We believe this update is an improvement to the point distribution for all players and will not introduce any unfairness. Based on feedback, we look forward to scheduling regular rank resets, tweaking as needed, and celebrating our leaderboards!
Killer Queen Black’s original algorithm was developed with the help of P3 Analytics. You can learn about our rank and matchmaking process in dev post category of Liquid Bit’s website.
BOO! Don't be scared, load up on horror titles and more this Halloween weekend! Steam's Halloween Sale started today, Thursday, October 28th, and will be LIVE until Monday, November 1st, 2021, at 10 AM Pacific. If you have Killer Queen Black on your wishlist, now is the time to b
Steam's Halloween Sale started today, Thursday, October 28th, and will be LIVE until Monday, November 1st, 2021, at 10 AM Pacific.
If you have Killer Queen Black on your wishlist, now is the time to buy!
Already enjoying the action-packed, killer moves of the Queen with a side of non-stop snail? THEN TELL YOUR FRIENDS! Better yet, treat them to the multiplayer, cross-platform fun of KQB with a little trick-or-treat gift.
Three ways to victory, a welcoming community, and a Snail - you know you want it! LET'S GO!
Join our official Discord for events, community, and more!
Throne Room 1.67 UPDATE FOR KILLER QUEEN BLACK The Liquid Bit Team went live with a patch on all five platforms this morning. Throne Room 1.67 is a follow-up patch to August 2021’s Throne Room 1.66 release. 1.67 PATCH NOTES Reverted hitbox issue from 1.66. Updated Queen colliders
UPDATE FOR KILLER QUEEN BLACK
The Liquid Bit Team went live with a patch on all five platforms this morning. Throne Room 1.67 is a follow-up patch to August 2021’s Throne Room 1.66 release.
Killer Queen Black’s latest release is LIVE! The Throne Room 1.66 includes a new map, a new character, and other in-game enhancements. Here’s what happened: New character: ABS - our favorite friend from the Killer Queen Universe joins Black! New map: The Throne Room - our first i
The Throne Room 1.66 includes a new map, a new character, and other in-game enhancements.
We are excited to introduce these updates to the community! Thank you for your support!
If you're looking for KQB community, make sure to join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/killerqueenblack
WE DID IT! A few changes have taken place over the last 6 months. We pushed 1.65 in March, which included in-game audio updates and a slew of fixes. We welcomed Xbox and Stadia players in February and will be welcoming Luna gamers June 10, 2021. The MMR refresh of February 2021 i
A few changes have taken place over the last 6 months.
Full Roadmap Review at the KQB blog.
Thank you for your ongoing support, stay tuned for 1.66! - The Killer Queen Black Team
A new Killer Queen Black League is HERE! Killer Queen Black league play is back and registration is OPEN now through Tuesday, April 27th, 2021. If you have been looking for competitive KQB action, cast on stream, with championships on the line, the fan-run Bee Game League is for
If you have been looking for competitive KQB action, cast on stream, with championships on the line, the fan-run Bee Game League is for YOU!
Whether you've been playing KQB since day 1, or just picked up the game on one of our newest platforms, league play is welcoming to every skill level and is a great place to make new friends too!
“We'll have stats, awards, Top Plays videos, live casts on twitch, easy results entry, and more. There's so much to be excited about, and we are ready to have you aboard.” - KG, Bee Game League Organizer & KQB Community Caster
Sign up, schedule, and more at https://league.beegame.gg/
Join https://discord.gg/BeeGame for a team finder and even more KQB community.
Early Spring Killer Queen Black Updates The Liquid Bit team is on track to satisfy our Q1 Roadmap and meet our Q2 goals! Thanks for your support and reports. Adam & Brice, Liquid Bit Devs, wanted to share a few notes on this week's deployed updates and what's up for the rest
The Liquid Bit team is on track to satisfy our Q1 Roadmap and meet our Q2 goals! Thanks for your support and reports.
Adam & Brice, Liquid Bit Devs, wanted to share a few notes on this week's deployed updates and what's up for the rest of the month:
That's right, there's a new map around the corner - are you interested in playtesting? It's a Steam exclusive playtest and we'd love to have you in the mix!
Fill out this form and join the fun. Killer Queen Black Spring Playtest 2021.
Thanks for your ongoing support!
Let's GO! To celebrate our love of multiplayer gaming and the introduction of Steam's Remote Play Together feature, KQB is on SALE! Starting now through Monday, March 29th at 10 AM PT, KQB is 20%! What else is happening? We’ll be showcasing the game and highlighting KQB community
To celebrate our love of multiplayer gaming and the introduction of Steam's Remote Play Together feature, KQB is on SALE!
Starting now through Monday, March 29th at 10 AM PT, KQB is 20%!
What else is happening? We’ll be showcasing the game and highlighting KQB community members on the following streams:
What about events?
There are many events taking place over the next couple of weeks - you'll want to join our Discord server, visit #community-events and get involved. There's something for everyone!
You'll find a Discord invite and even more ways to connect with Killer Queen Black Community via the Liquid Bit Games Linktree.
Have fun and Happy REMOTE PLAY TOGETHER weekend!
WELCOME! Killer Queen Black is now localized in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese & Korean on Steam. This exciting update was no small feat and is just the beginning of localization efforts for KQB. Currently, LIVE, along with a couple of other updates for our PC pla
Killer Queen Black is now localized in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese & Korean on Steam. This exciting update was no small feat and is just the beginning of localization efforts for KQB. Currently, LIVE, along with a couple of other updates for our PC player base.
March 15th, 2021 Patch Notes: Steam & Discord users only
Thank you! We're looking forward to growing the global hive!
Where to find Liquid Bit & Killer Queen Black Community:
https://linktr.ee/liquidbitgames
Updates are here! The Liquid Bit team launched the 1.65 Release for Killer Queen Black on Friday, March 5, 2021. Here are the patch notes: Fixes & updates list: New in-game music Player name sanitizer has been scolded and promises to try and be more forgiving Players now auto
Updates are here! The Liquid Bit team launched the 1.65 Release for Killer Queen Black on Friday, March 5, 2021. Here are the patch notes:
Fixes & updates list:
Post-match updates:
Thanks for all your support! Don't forget to check out the official KQB Discord for events and more!
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass during the remainder of February. On 18th February, Bandai Namco's action role-playing game Code Vein hits Xbox Game Pass for PC. Also out on that day is Obsidian's RPG Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire - Ultimate Edition o
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass during the remainder of February.
On 18th February, Bandai Namco's action role-playing game Code Vein hits Xbox Game Pass for PC. Also out on that day is Obsidian's RPG Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire - Ultimate Edition on console and the cloud, and Bugbear's car smash 'em-up Wreckfest on console, PC and cloud.
Moving on, on 23rd February team platformer Killer Queen Black hits Game Pass on console and cloud.
Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Snail! err, we mean, Ox. 2021 is looking so good, are you ready for more Killer Queen Black? We started with a rank reset, new platforms will be arriving soon, and we have a few more surprises to share with you. Until then, tell your friends,
2021 is looking so good, are you ready for more Killer Queen Black?
We started with a rank reset, new platforms will be arriving soon, and we have a few more surprises to share with you.
Until then, tell your friends, your family, your pizza delivery person, your neighbors, EVERYBODY - KQB is 20% off through the 15th for PC.
Spread some love this Lunar New Year and give the gift of Killer Queen Black. Happy Sale Times!
Connect with Liquid Bit and Killer Queen Black communities.
Shop KQB.