The latest update for Megabonk is Patch 1.0.12, released on October 9, 2025. This patch introduces significant gameplay adjustments, particularly to the final swarm segment, and addresses various bugs and performance issues.
🔧 Key Changes in Patch 1.0.12
- Final Swarm Overhaul: The final swarm has been reworked to prevent prolonged and tedious runs. Previously, players could achieve world records by enduring low frame rates and visual overload for extended periods. The update introduces new ghost enemies and adjustments to mitigate overpowered strategies, such as relying on executes and black holes. GamesRadar+
- Leaderboard Reset and Anti-Cheat Measures: Due to exploits that compromised the leaderboards, a reset was implemented. The developer acknowledged the issue and has taken steps to prevent future abuses, including banning cheaters and tightening leaderboard security. PC Gamer
- Weapon and Item Balancing: Joe’s Dagger now has a damage cap per minute to diversify late-game scenarios. Additionally, the popular XP Tome has been nerfed from a 9% to a 7% bonus based on community feedback. PC Gamer
- Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements: Several issues have been addressed, including:
- Spaceman’s passive now properly increases XP per level.
- Black Hole hitboxes have been corrected to match the actual projectile size.
- Spiky Shield stacking issues have been resolved.
- Optimized FPS when using Dexecutioner and Black Hole.
- Fixed a bug where Alt-F4 or crashes could corrupt save files. Steam Community
Since its release, Megabonk has become a breakout indie hit, selling over a million copies within two weeks and surpassing major titles like Call of Duty and Borderlands 4 in concurrent Steam players.
