Move or Die

Move or Die introduced new characters and cosmetics from the Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom update on April 9, 2024, enhancing the gameplay experience. Additionally, a new Hall of Fame feature was implemented, rewarding players for their competitive achievements.

• New Characters: Yellow Taxi and Morio joined the roster as playable characters on April 9, 2024.
  • New Cosmetics: Players gained access to a death splatter, a Vroooom trail, and Retro Coins confetti, also released on April 9, 2024.
• Hall of Fame Feature: This new feature recognized players who achieved 8 back-to-back match victories, launched on March 14, 2024.
• Crossover Event: The Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom crossover event ran from April 9 to April 23, 2024, allowing players to earn unique crossover items by winning online matches.
• 8 going on ∞ Update Rewards: From March 14 to March 28, 2024, players received rewards for every 8th round won during online play.
• Top Tier Tweets Challenge: Players who won 8 consecutive matches had the chance to earn a shoutout on Twitter, starting on March 14, 2024.
• Discount: To celebrate the new content, a 75% discount on Move or Die was offered on April 9, 2024.

The introduction of the Secret Santa's Workshop Event on December 21, 2023, marked a significant highlight during Year 8, bringing festive cheer and new gameplay opportunities. Players could engage in this Holiday Special until January 4, 2024, alongside the addition of Festive Familiars, new cosmetic companions for rounds. Other notable changes included new characters and seasonal events that enhanced gameplay and customization.

• New Characters:

  • Accuraptor, Happy the black lab retriever, and Forky the lift truck were added to the Debt Bar on September 6, 2023.
  • Chill Bill and Flo joined the roster on June 29, 2023, bringing summer-themed vibes.

• Seasonal Events:

  • The Trick or Treat Halloween Special ran from October 26 to November 9, 2023, offering unique rewards.
  • An extended Halloween event was confirmed on November 6, 2023, providing four additional days of festive gameplay.

• Gameplay Changes:

  • A new Coal Reward system launched on December 21, 2023, allowing players to earn coal for losing rounds, which could be exchanged for items daily.

• Visual and Audio Enhancements:

  • The game received a Halloween makeover on October 26, 2023, featuring bloody splatters and a new sinister soundtrack to elevate the spooky atmosphere.

• Discounts and Purchases:

  • A 75% Halloween discount became available during the Halloween event, while players could also purchase Festive Familiars and Milk and Cookies for in-game items starting December 21, 2023.

Year 7 introduced several significant updates, highlighted by the addition of characters from Dead by Daylight and the launch of the new game mode, Pandora's Blast. Players welcomed three new community-designed characters: YVX, Wi-Fry, and Statik, alongside a festive introduction of cozy characters like Brady the sloth and Blanket the hot cocoa enjoyer.

• New Characters:

  • Dead by Daylight Characters: Trapper, Huntress, Blight, and Genny joined the roster on June 23, 2022.
  • Community Character Collaboration Winners: YVX, Wi-Fry, and Statik were introduced on July 13, 2022.
  • Cozy Characters: Brady, Blanket, and Cuddles were added on December 22, 2022.

• New Game Mode:

  • Pandora's Blast: Launched on April 14, 2022, this mode challenged players to avoid beams of death.

• Seasonal Events:

  • Halloween Mini-Update: Released on October 25, 2022, featuring new character skins and cosmetics.
  • World Nature Conservation Day Celebration: On July 28, 2022, the introduction of Beanie coincided with a donation to the Clean Air Task Force.

• Balance Changes:

  • Tweaked Drop Rates: Adjustments were made to game mode and mutator drop rates on April 14, 2022.
  • 3400 Not Coins Reward: Players who owned the Shuriken Parry game mode received a reward on September 22, 2022.

• Visuals & Audio:

  • Halloween Themed Visual Overhaul: Game visuals received a spooky update on October 25, 2022.
  • Sinister Sound Effects: New sound effects were added to enhance the Halloween experience.

• Localization Update:

  • Asian Languages Localization: Updates for Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese were launched on September 16, 2022.

Deepest Chamber launched on July 22, 2021, marking a significant addition to Move or Die in Year 6. The game also celebrated its 5 Year Anniversary with a special content release, and the introduction of new characters enhanced gameplay diversity.

• New Characters:

  • Barry, Egg-Eggovich, and Ma’Trioshka were added to the roster on November 24, 2021.
  • Three new characters, Al the Alpaca, Nada the tango dancer, and Jo the tactical ball, debuted on May 27, 2021.
  • Five new characters were introduced during the holiday season on December 22, 2021, including a reindeer and a Shakespearean kid.
  • Brian, a character from Deepest Chamber, joined the game on July 22, 2021.
  • Characters from Shotgun Farmers, including MooMoo and OinkOink, were introduced on June 24, 2021.

• Gameplay Mechanics: A Community Debt Bar System was implemented on May 27, 2021, allowing players to unlock new characters through community participation.

• Seasonal Events: The game featured a Halloween Themed Update on October 28, 2021, complete with a sinister soundtrack and themed visuals. Additionally, it participated in the Steam Autumn Sale, offering a 75% discount from November 24 to December 1, 2021.

• Quality of Life Improvements: The developers committed to introducing at least three new game modes and additional mutators in 2022, announced on December 22, 2021.

• Localization Enhancements: Improved localizations were added for Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Argentinian Spanish, and Traditional Chinese to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Move or Die launched a Free-to-Play Promotion from September 22-25, 2020, during Steam's Midweek Madness, bringing a surge of new players. This period also saw the introduction of new characters, expanding the roster significantly.

• New Characters:
  • Greysan and Hans joined the game on February 28, 2020.
  • Secret Santa and Snow Dan were added on December 22, 2020.
  • Lupita and Medudesa were introduced on October 29, 2020.
  • Three Turkish-themed characters were added on October 26, 2020.
  • Yowie and Psyboi from Retimed became available on September 25, 2020.
  • Stony debuted on July 3, 2020.
  • Soapy, a quarantine-themed character, launched on May 1, 2020.
  • Millie was introduced on September 22, 2020.
• Community Events:
  • The Community Debt Graduation Event launched on February 28, 2020, allowing players to earn daily income towards a global goal.
  • A Halloween Mini Update with themed content arrived on October 29, 2020.
  • The Free2play Mid-week Madness Promotion on September 25, 2020, led to record-breaking player counts.
• Localization Improvements:
  • Korean was added as a new language option on May 5, 2020.
  • Turkish language support was introduced on October 26, 2020.
  • Various localization fixes and improvements were implemented throughout the year.

Year 4 saw the release of several significant updates, including the introduction of six new characters and four new game modes on June 25, 2019. Additionally, the game added three new mutators and welcomed YouTube star ProZD as the new announcer. Other notable updates included the addition of three more characters in December and a major compatibility issue with macOS Catalina.

• New Characters: Six new characters launched on June 25, 2019, including Malone, Adam, Barkley, Mauly, Burd, and Trip.
  • December Additions: Shelly, Clayton, and Fram were introduced on December 19, 2019.
• New Game Modes: Four new modes were added on June 25, 2019: Shuriken Parry, Spider-bombs, Radiation, and Paper Planes.
• New Mutators: The June update also introduced three new mutators: What The Golf, Astral Projection, and Accelerate.
• System Changes: The game became incompatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina on October 21, 2019, due to Apple’s support for 32-bit applications ending. Additionally, issues with transitioning to a 64-bit version and dependencies on OpenGL were highlighted.
• Quality of Life: Compatibility issues with macOS 10.15 were properly explained on the Steam Store page as of October 21, 2019.
• Discounts: The game saw significant discounts, including a historic 80% off during the Steam Summer Sale on June 25, 2019, and a 75% discount leading up to January 25, 2020.

Year 3 saw the introduction of the Bid Wars Game Mode on January 21, 2018, along with a significant 2 Year Anniversary Celebration that brought special updates to mark the occasion. Additionally, new characters were added, including Millard the Modder and Techie the Tester, enhancing the roster of playable options.

• New Game Modes:
  • Bid Wars Game Mode launched on January 21, 2018, offering gameplay inspired by reality TV auction shows.
  • A new highly contagious game mode was introduced on December 20, 2018.
• New Characters:
  • Millard the Modder, Techie the Tester, and Archie the Achiever joined the roster on June 21, 2018.
  • Scrappy, Cindy, and Hugly were added on December 20, 2018.
  • Bucko and Bobby were introduced on October 29, 2018.
• New Features:
  • New Holiday Trails added on December 20, 2018, included Snowflakes, Socks, and Festive Balls.
  • New Mutators such as Enhance, Jumpoline, and Switcheroo became available on December 20, 2018.
  • Players gained the ability to test mutators in-game as of October 29, 2018.
• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • A Reset Progress Feature was added on October 29, 2018.
  • The game now remembers the Last Used Trail, improving customization options.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The 2 Year Anniversary Celebration on January 21, 2018, included various special updates.
  • The Spoopy Edition returned on October 29, 2018, offering a Halloween-themed makeover.

Move or Die introduced a new in-game item inventory system on December 4, 2017, marking a significant overhaul in how items are managed within the game. This update also included the retirement of the Steam-based item inventory system, ensuring a smoother transition for players. Additionally, the game welcomed a variety of new characters and game modes throughout the year.

• New Characters:

  • Lilly, a rare Halloween character, was added on October 29, 2017.
  • The Discord Logo and Wumpus characters were introduced on November 22, 2017.
  • Catnip was added as a new character on July 7, 2017.
  • A cameo pack featuring characters from Rick and Morty (Rick, Morty, Mr. Meeseeks, Krombopulous Michael, and Birdperson) launched on June 28, 2017.

• New Game Modes: Two new game modes were introduced on January 24, 2017, enhancing gameplay variety.

• Gameplay Enhancements: Players gained the ability to join and invite friends through Discord, adding a social layer to the experience on November 22, 2017.

• Seasonal Events: The Move or Die Level Building Contest was announced on January 10, 2018, inviting players to create and submit level packs for prizes.

• Balance Changes: The reward system received adjustments on December 4, 2017, allowing future duplicates to remain useful while maintaining random rewards.

• Quality of Life Improvements: The update on December 4, 2017, ensured players retained the value of their current duplicates and experienced no downtime during the transition to the new item system.

The December 20, 2016 update marked a significant expansion for Move or Die, introducing seven new characters, four new game modes, and the introduction of teams. This update, alongside a series of other enhancements throughout the year, greatly diversified gameplay options for players. Notable additions included new mutators and improved matchmaking systems.

• New Characters: Seven new characters were added to the roster, expanding player choices and strategies.
• New Game Modes: Four new game modes were introduced, enhancing gameplay variety and competitiveness.
  • Viewers vs Streamers: A mode where Twitch viewers can influence gameplay in real-time.
  • Heavy Bullets: A new game mode featuring unique mechanics.
  • Hoops, God Gun, and Boss Fight: Three additional modes released earlier in the year.
• Teams Feature: Players gained the ability to form teams, allowing for collaborative strategies in matches.
• New Mutators: The introduction of six new mutators, including mechanics like Jetpacks and Deadly Ghosts, added layers to gameplay.
• Gameplay Improvements: The matchmaking system was improved for better player experiences and to reduce instances of AFK hosts and bots.