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What changed in Awesomenauts in 2025

23 updates · 6 main milestones · Jan 17, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

  1. 4 events
    Fix for special skin unlocks (Creeper Clunk and Augmented Ayla)bug fix
    Steam
    Improved performanceperformance
    Steam
    Fix for invisible charactersbug fixMilestone
    Steam
    Removed unused 'unlocks' tab in character armory pagesui ux
    Steam
  2. 3 events
    New Moderating System Implementedui ux

    A brand new moderating system has been introduced to enhance player experience.

    Steam
    All Characters Unlocked Including Overdrive and Starstorm Expansionsnew contentMilestone

    Players can now access all characters from the Overdrive and Starstorm expansions.

    Steam
    Re-launch Transition to Premium ProductsystemMilestone

    Awesomenauts has transitioned back to a premium product allowing online play.

    Steam
  3. 2 events
    Removal of Unattainable Achievementschanges

    The following achievements will be removed: Rings for the Sky 1-10, Master of the Universe!, Awesomenauts, roll out!, Welcome back!

    Steam
    SlowWolf Announcer Available to Allquality of life

    Access to the SlowWolf Announcer is now available to everyone, previously tied to the removed 'Welcome back!' achievement.

    Steam
  4. 4 events
    Restoration of previously pulled content and character skinsnew content

    All of the content and character skins that were previously pulled offline are back.

    Steam
    In-game chat re-enabledui ux

    In-game chat has been re-enabled for players.

    Steam
    New moderation policy for player behaviorother

    Moderation will follow a three strike rule for inappropriate behavior.

    Steam
    Starstorm and Overdrive expansions included in base gamenew contentMilestone

    The paid Starstorm and Overdrive expansions are now included in the base game.

    Steam
  5. 5 events
    Beta Branch Testing for Premium Versionperformance

    The new premium version is available in the Beta Branch for community testing.

    Steam
    In-Game Chat Disabledquality of life

    In-game chat has been disabled until the moderation tool is released.

    Steam
    Back-Office Moderation Tool Developmentsystem

    A moderation tool is being developed to manage negative behavior reported by users.

    Steam
    Reintroduction of Starstorm and Overdrive Expansionsdlc releaseMilestone

    The paid Starstorm and Overdrive expansions are now included in the base game for all players.

    Steam
    Awesomenauts Premium Version Launchnew contentMilestone

    Awesomenauts is reintroduced as a premium title with a purchase price of $19.99 for new players.

    Steam
  6. 5 events
    Removal of charactersother

    Characters Snork Gunk, Qi'Tara, Commander Rocket, Smiles, Dizzy, Samuel 'Deadlift' Gains, and Max Focus are no longer available.

    Steam
    Access to previously purchased DLC contentdlc release

    Once the Galactron version is restored, previously purchased DLC will be available again.

    Steam
    Removal of features and functionalityother

    Several features such as matchmaking improvements, rejoin options, custom games browser, online replays, parties, global chat, and online currencies are no longer available.

    Steam
    Release of Awesomenauts version 3.2.8new content

    The game is now publicly available on Steam without needing access codes.

    Steam
    Galactron Test Branch Announcementnew content

    A test branch will be launched to gradually implement content from the Galactron version of the game.

    Steam