Hotline Miami
Dennaton Games · Devolver Digital
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Year 6
Oct 23, 2017 - Oct 23, 2018
High Hell launched on October 23, 2017, marking a significant expansion of the Hotline Miami universe with its first-person shooter gameplay, developed by Terri Vellmann and Doseone. This update coincided with the Five Year Anniversary of Hotline Miami, celebrating the legacy of the game since its original release.
- High Hell Released: This first-person shooter was described as Hotline Miami in 3D, offering a new gameplay experience while maintaining the franchise's signature style.
- Five Year Anniversary of Hotline Miami: The event celebrated five years since the original game's release, highlighting its impact on the indie game scene and its dedicated fanbase.
Year 5
Oct 23, 2016 - Oct 23, 2017
Year 4
Oct 23, 2015 - Oct 23, 2016
Year 3
Oct 23, 2014 - Oct 23, 2015
The October 5, 2015 patch introduced significant fixes, including the removal of corpse pixelation after a few seconds. This update also brought improvements to the game's Japanese localization.
- Corpses Fix: Corpses no longer pixelated after a few seconds, enhancing visual clarity during gameplay.
- Localization Update: Japanese localization received updates to improve player experience for that language.
- Minor Bug Fixes: Several minor bugs were addressed, contributing to overall stability.
Year 2
Oct 23, 2013 - Oct 23, 2014
Hotline Miami introduced Japanese language support on February 20, 2014, enhancing accessibility for players. Additionally, the announcement of a Level Editor for Hotline Miami 2 on June 19, 2014, promised players the ability to create and share custom levels, expanding the creative potential of the series.
- New Content: The Level Editor for Hotline Miami 2 allowed players to design and share their own levels, fostering a community of creators.
- Localization: Japanese language support was added to the game launcher, broadening its reach to Japanese-speaking audiences.
Year 1
Oct 23, 2012 - Oct 23, 2013
The Linux version launched on September 9, 2013, marking a significant addition to Hotline Miami's accessibility. This update also introduced leaderboards for tracking player scores, enhancing competitive play. Other notable changes included the addition of a game launcher and Steam Trading Cards.
- New Platforms: Linux version launched, officially moving out of beta on June 28, 2013.
- Leaderboards: Added on September 9, 2013, allowing players to track and compare scores.
- Game Launcher: Implemented on September 9, 2013, streamlining the game's startup process.
- Steam Trading Cards: Introduced on July 11, 2013, providing collectible cards for players.
- Localization: Added support for multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese on September 9, 2013.
- Performance Improvements: Enhanced performance on some systems, also noted on September 9, 2013.