As of March 15, 2025, Metal Bringer has received several significant updates leading up to its official release on March 12, 2025. Developed by Alphawing and published by Playism, these updates have focused on enhancing gameplay, difficulty balancing, and introducing new features based on player feedback.
Demo Overhaul and New Features:
- Improved Tutorials: The Steam demo was updated to include expanded tutorials that adapt dynamically based on player progression. Players can access these tutorials anytime through the Control Guide in the pause menu. noisypixel.net
- Balanced Difficulty Curve: Adjustments were made to the game’s difficulty and initial character stats to ensure smoother progression for players. noisypixel.net
- Enhanced Gameplay Mechanics: The lock-on system was optimized, and default input settings were refined to improve gameplay fluidity. The Labor and Arms assembly menu was redesigned for easier comparison of weapon and gear specifications. noisypixel.net
- Expanded Content: The demo received additional story-driven elements, including conversations with enemy Labor units and events that reveal more about the game’s world. The shop system and field mechanics were improved, allowing players to withdraw D-Chips on the fly. noisypixel.net
- New Game Modes: Two new modes were introduced in the demo:
- Newbie Mode: Players can customize their Labor with various apps and face a powerful boss within a time limit.
- Extreme Mode: This mode allows players to tackle mid-game battles with pre-strengthened Labor and Arms, choosing from various weapons and machines to overcome challenging bosses. Steam Community
Post-Launch Updates:
- Version 1.01.7 (March 14, 2025): This update addressed several issues:
- Ranged Weapons: Adjusted targeting behavior for improved combat experience.
- Apps: Tweaked the behavior of the “Predictive Shooting” app to enhance functionality.
- Bug Fixes: Resolved issues such as unintended area access, menu responsiveness after stage transitions, disappearing UI after shop interactions, and achievement requirements for “Overpowering the Strong.”
- Miscellaneous: Fixed progression issues with Arms Bringers in the laboratory. playism.com
These updates reflect the developers’ commitment to refining Metal Bringer based on community feedback, aiming to deliver a polished and engaging experience for both new and returning players
