Steam News · Sep 13, 2024
The videogame industry continues to be wracked by instability and chaos: Evening Star, the developer of the 3D platformer Penny's Big Breakaway, has announced that "turbulence" in the business has forced it to lay off six employees... Read more.
Steam News · Mar 14, 2024
Penny's Big Breakaway 1.2.20240313 is now live This is a hotfix build with the following changes: - Adjusted ice physics behavior and turn momentum - Fixed the catcher's mitt crash when using Hot Rod Pepper power-up - Fixed a progression block in Gala Night 1 where suction pipe doesn't send Penny high enough - Fixed input lock that could occur by pressing left face button on the main menu - Reinfo...
Steam News · Mar 12, 2024
Today, we released a patch that fixes several issues. It also includes updates and improvements to existing functions. Please make sure to update your game to the latest version. In lieu of the changes below, we will be resetting the leaderboards for 4-2. This patch introduces a fix to a bug that existed on this level which allowed players to skip a large portion of the level. We will continue to ...
Steam News · Mar 1, 2024
When Sonic Mania’s dev team reformed as indie studio Evening Star, it would have been easy for them to play it safe and deliver another speedy, Sonic-styled 2D platformer. Instead, Penny’s Big Breakaway is a deeply compelling, replayable experiment drawing equal inspiration from modern Sonic, 3D Mario and more than a bit of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. Just sub the skateboard for w...
Steam News · Feb 28, 2024
Penny's Big Breakaway 1.1.20240227H is now live This is a hotfix build with 2 PC-specific changes: - Crash fix for AMD RDNA 3 GPUs (incl. Radeon 7000 series GPUs and ROG Ally) - Removal of Crash Catcher module Thanks for your patience and support!
Steam News · Feb 21, 2024
Be sure to grab a controller because Penny’s Big Breakaway control scheme uses dual analog sticks - one to move Penny and the other to control Yo-Yo’s abilities. Learn how to navigate Macaroon and escape the Emperor’s penguins all while mastering the use of momentum. Yes, MOMENTUM! Alternatively, switch from pro controls to simple controls for a layout that’s more familiar for 3D platformers. From...
Steam News · Feb 21, 2024
You’ve been asking when Penny’s Big Breakaway launches. Well….surprise! The game is out…like…right NOW! Explore the bright and colorful world of Macaroon, and help Penny and Yo-Yo escape the clutches of the grouchy Emperor Eddie. Perform stylish, acrobatic tricks to avoid Eddie’s massive horde of pushy penguins in Story Mode. Power up Yo-Yo to protect Penny and put you...
Steam News · Feb 1, 2024
Despite passing through an intense Sonic the Hedgehog phase when I was around nine years old, I wouldn't say I gotta go particularly fast. Over the ensuing two decades I've rarely sought out the classic pastime of accelerating a cartoon mascot to inhumane speeds. I've been content leaving platforming to speedrunners, kaizo enthusiasts—really, anyone who doesn't share my ...
Steam News · Nov 30, 2023
Get ready to join Penny and Yo-Yo as they make their grand escape and face-off against a colorful cast of Bosses, including: ⭐ Sailor Sheila: Master of the diabolo, this seafaring rival is ready to contend for her place as top performer at the royal palace! ⭐ Mr. Q: This mind-bending magician and expert scientist has been described by some as a “man of many faces”! ⭐ The Taboo Artist: This avant-g...
Steam News · Nov 30, 2023
Penny’s Big Breakaway, an upcoming 3D platformer from several developers behind 2017’s well-received Sonic Mania, is set to release in early 2024. We got another glimpse of the game in action, as well as several of its main characters, in a new trailer shown during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted... Read more.
