Steam News · 4d
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 othersBefore: multiplayer collisions either killed your momentum or sent you flying into narniaNow: combines your RAM stat...
Steam News · 4d
Fixed an issue where 1 of 2 rear motorcycle wheels would not provide powerThis used to artificially decrease motorcycle acceleration by 50% until the powered wheel has enough rpm to catch. Now it catches immediatelyFixed an issue where 1 of 2 front motorcycle wheels would constantly brakeThis used to decrease top speed by 25% at all times. Now it brakes only when you brakeFixed an issue where engi...
Steam News · 5d
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 VehiclesDoom Rig (semi truck): Behemoth trailerLarge vehicle with dual primary weapons capable of withstanding most ram attacksDoom Buggy (buggy): Light offroadHigh mobility when navigating rough...
Steam News · Sep 26
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 menuRank badge on the playercard that hovers over your vehicle now accurately reflects your MMR leagueImplemented a framework that enables exclusive rank-based seasonal rewards (coming soon)Known B...
Steam News · Sep 26
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 skill-ceiling that previous updates removed. Also includes a new multiplayer text chat featureNew Feature: Talk to people a...
Steam News · Sep 24
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 high speedNetcode Improvement:Increased network sync rate 60Hz -> 100Hz Network now matches the previous physics overhaul w...
Steam News · Sep 24
Physics OverhaulThis 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 fixPhysics Overhaul: We've increased physics fidelity to support the changes in this patchIncreased physics calculation frequency 60Hz -> 100Hz This supports ...
Steam News · Sep 23
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 and the demo significantly reduces the patch deployment speed of the full game. Thank you for your understanding. I also w...
Steam News · Sep 23
Balance ChangesThis 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 find the health pool to be challengingly low, so health and health pickups have been increased across the boardIncreased heal...
Steam News · Sep 22
Balance changesProgression 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 unlockIncreased XP gained at higher levels by +10% per levelReduced level required to unlock the Scorpion vehicle: 15 -> 11Reduced level required to unlock the Plasma Gun: 15 -> 10Reduced level required to unlock the Impulse Laser...
Steam News · Sep 21
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. Campaign8 narrated missions with full voice over. You're looking for your kidnapped daughter and the road is not a kind one.Extraction and open-world InvasionSurvive ...
Steam News · Sep 1
Gear up for launch in 3 weeks!Wishlist on Steam and get notified when the game launches.CampaignPlay through 8 narrated campaign missions that put your driving and combat skills to the ultimate test. DeathmatchChallenge other players in a fast-paced 1v1 fight to the death.Open-world InvasionInvade other players and decide whether to play as friend or foe.ExtractionCo-op mode where you and another ...
Steam News · Jun 25
The Steam Summer Sale is on now, running June 25 to July 9! Don't forget to wishlist Mad Metal now. While you wait, check out great deals on other indie.io titles during the Summer Sale to add to your collection.
