To celebrate, We've packed a pile of new features into today's update. See the full patch notes below!
Features
Molotov Cocktail weapon added.
Cluster Grenade weapon added.
Monthly Leaderboards.
"Leaderboard Miner" skin unlock for the top 10 monthly players.
Limited Edition "Beach Miner" skin for anyone who plays the game
during the Steam Summer Sale.
Fixes
Leaderboards show your rank and your friends rank even if outside the top 10.
Fix for secondary weapons occasionally get stuck in your hand.
Fix for your player's name is hidden behind "Boogy Miner's afro".
Fix for occasional invisible players.
Workaround for 4:3 resolutons can't access gadgets in shop.
1.0.3.3 Live! Daily Challenges and Private Lobbies.
Gooday Gooday!
New Miner Meltdown update is live. Full patch notes below.
Updates:
Daily challenges
Public / private lobbies
Ability to change room names
UI for locked items updated
Less Chests on the map
Bug fixes:
Fixed issue where tutorial map sometimes wouldn't load
Fixed issue where XP progress would be inconsistent.
Extended level cap to 20
Fixed Bug where "return to lobby" button was hidden if you are max level.
Updated default resolution for first-time players
Hope you enjoy the update! Next features planned are weekly or monthly leaderboards (which will give special skins), and also some new unlockable weapons!
Miner Meltdown Free Offline (Lite) Version Available Now!
Hey all!
On the fence about picking up Miner Meltdown? Well, now you can try before you buy!
Grab a copy of the FREE offline (lite) version on itch.io today!
If you like the offline version, We hope to see you online on the
Full Steam version!
Cheers!
- James
1.0.3.2 is live! Tutorial added.
Hey guys!
The main addition with the 1.0.3.2 update is the new tutorial, but also a few fixes/tweaks. Full patch notes below.
Tutorial added
Fix for bug where some glowsticks don't glow.
Fix for bug where window shrinks on load on Windows
Diamond Dash made the default game type.
Min match time set to 5 minutes.
Intro UI updated. Removed offline play button.
Shop UI reorganized - (to make it more obvious that there's a page 2).
Thanks for reading! Next on the docket is some more new weapons. Don't forget to join the discord channel to let me know what you would like to see added!
Teleporter update live! (1.0.3.1)
Hey all. 1.0.3.1 is officially live!
The sexy portion of this update is the snazzy new teleporter weapon, but it's also packed with a big pile of bug fixes and stability improvements.
Full patch notes below:
Major Updates
Teleporter added
Weapon unlocks based on level
Bullet shell particle effects added
Player / gut-buster explosion effects beefed up
Bug fixes
Fixed infinite rope-jumping exploit.
Fixed occasional black screen on load.
Fixed occasional friendly fire issues
Gold / diamonds less laggy, no longer float in mid-air
Fixed issues caused when 2 new users join a match in progress simultaneously
Bots no longer flicker when directly above target
Fixed cart noise sometimes doesn't work
Fixed diamond dash drop-off occasionally missing
Fixed can't drop the drill with the e button.
Much less likely to fall through the map.
Number keys working after respawning
Teammate colors fixed in the chat
Lowered screen-shake radius
Progress Bar no longer goes past the end on max-level
Balancing Changes
Bots accuracy and reaction time improved
Flamethrower damage increased
Lightning Gun damage increased
Bots can use Blaster
Thanks for reading! Don't forget to join the Discord to let me know what you want to see added to the game.
1.0.3.0 is Live! Controller Support, Hand Drill, & more.
Hey guys,
1.0.3.0 is live! The main additions are controller support, and the hand drill weapon. Full patch notes below:
Additions / Updates
Full controller support
Hand drill - (2 per map. Need to be found and picked up to be used).
Initial resolution/controls popup removed by default
Resolution in settings actually works now :)
Window made not resizable
Fixed bug where game would occasionally crash in big-picture mode on Mac OSX on startup
Balancing Changes
Lightning gun damage per second increased
Shotgun damage reduced
Alien blaster shop price increased
There are a copule quirks with Mac 16x10 monitors, an update should be coming to address those next week!
Thanks for reading! Don't forget to join the Discord group and let me know which features you'd to see next!
- James
1.0.3.0 Preview! Controller Support and New Weapon
Happy Miner Monday all!,
Later this week, 1.0.3.0 will be coming your way.
The most asked for feature thus far has been controller support, and your wish is my command.
There's also a new weapon added to the arsenal: The Hand Drill. There will be a couple of these scattered around the map, and they aren't available for purchase through the merchant.
Check it out
After the update goes live, I'll set up another group play-session this week.
Have a great Monday!
- James
Miner Meltdown Easter Update (1.0.2.0) is here!
The Miner Meltdown Easter Update (1.0.2.0) is upon us!
Which means that you get new weapons, a new game-type, a limited edition skin, and more!
New Weapons
You voted, and the newest weapons joining the arsenal are the medic gun, and the alien blaster. Go try em' out.
New Game Type!
Miner Meltdown has a brand new game-type: Diamond Dash. - Collect diamonds and bring them to the central drop-off zone to score points. But be careful, if you get killed, your enemies will pick up all of the diamonds that you dropped.
Limited Edition Easter Skin!
Play anytime before Easter, and you'll have a chance at unlocking the limited edition Bunny Miner.
"Kill The Dev" Achievement Added!
If you see this guy hopping in/out of your games, then that would be me. Manage to blow me up and you'll unlock a special achievement.
I will be streaming Monday (April 10) at 7-9pm (EST) if you're looking to find me! https://www.twitch.tv/mighty_pebble
Full Patch Notes
Added medic gun and alien blaster
Added Diamond Dash game-type
Added limited seasonal bunny skin
Added achievement for killing the dev, and a custom dev skin
Instructions animate at the start of a match
Toned down fall damage
Reduced chance of over-powered chest drops
Bot improvements to avoid fall damage, and chase loose minerals
Fixed bug where bots are too powerful with lighting gun
Fixed bug where your character keeps moving after clicking out/in window
Fixed glow-sticks not always lightning up bug
Improved joining in progress occasional issues
Don't forget to join the Discord community to give your feedback on which weapons, game-types, features, or anything at all that you'd like to see added next
Weapon Voting Results!
Last week I held a vote for which weapon you would like to see in Miner Meltdown Next. You voted for...
Alien Blaster
and...
Medic Gun
The next update will be a biggie, as it will bring these 2 new weapons, a new game-type, and some more surprises! It should be coming you way within the next couple weeks.
Don't forget to join the Miner Meltdown discord to give your feedback and organize play sessions! https://discord.gg/e6U4fbm
Have a great weekend!
- James
1.0.1.0 is here! Multiplayer bots and more.
Hey guys! Just released v.1.0.1.0. The update mainly brings bots to multiplayer matches but also comes with a big pile of improvements.
Features / balacing
Optional multiplayer bots
Rocket Launcher splash damage reduced
Bots shooting slower, less accurately
Bug Fixes
Fixed some joining in progress issues
Fixed invisible players/mutants
Improved bandwidth load
Bots not getting stuck as frequently
Achievements working for pistol and assault rifle
UI issues on joining lobby
Fix for score resetting when quitting & rejoining a match
Bots now have randomized voices
Fix for chests always appear closed when joining match in progress
Next up is some fun stuff! Going to be adding some new weapons to the arsenal within the next few weeks.
I've set up a discord channel, where we will be organizing play sessions, and you can also harass me for any new feature requests or bug reports that you have.
Miner Meltdown Discord
