Steam News31 January 20265mo ago

0.4 - New Starting Trains & World Unlocking

Hey! Version 0.4 Is now Live! Balance/Additions 2 New Starting Trains, Unlock new starting trains by completing challenges, and use them in future runs.

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Full Apocalypse Express update

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Hey! Version 0.4 Is now Live!

What changed

1 fix4 additions8 changes0 removals

Balance
Maps
UI and audio
Fixes
Gameplay

addedBalance/Additions2 New Starting Trains, Unlock new starting trains by completing challenges, and use them in future runs. Each new Train has its own unique look as well as special passives and starting upgrades. This is just the beginning, 2 more trains coming next week!

changedBalance/AdditionsWorld Unlocking System, players will now be taken back to the HUB after beating a world for the first time which unlocks the next world. This is done to incentivize you guys to interact more with the Meta progression systems as well as give players more space to learn and prepare before they get to later worlds. This new system also has a new world map screen where you can see new and upcoming worlds.

addedBalance/AdditionsAdded a few NPCs to the HUB that you can talk to

addedBalance/AdditionsNew Upgrades & Relics

changedBalance/AdditionsSlightly Reduction in ammo gain from Ammo Crates

changedBalance/AdditionsIncreased Secondary Weapon Health for W3 Boss

Apocalypse Express changes

added2 New Starting Trains, Unlock new starting trains by completing challenges, and use them in future runs. Each new Train has its own unique look as well as special passives and starting upgrades. This is just the beginning, 2 more trains coming next week!

changedWorld Unlocking System, players will now be taken back to the HUB after beating a world for the first time which unlocks the next world. This is done to incentivize you guys to interact more with the Meta progression systems as well as give players more space to learn and prepare before they get to later worlds. This new system also has a new world map screen where you can see new and upcoming worlds.

addedAdded a few NPCs to the HUB that you can talk to

addedNew Upgrades & Relics

changedSlightly Reduction in ammo gain from Ammo Crates

Balance/Additions

2 New Starting Trains, Unlock new starting trains by completing challenges, and use them in future runs. Each new Train has its own unique look as well as special passives and starting upgrades. This is just the beginning, 2 more trains coming next week!
World Unlocking System, players will now be taken back to the HUB after beating a world for the first time which unlocks the next world. This is done to incentivize you guys to interact more with the Meta progression systems as well as give players more space to learn and prepare before they get to later worlds. This new system also has a new world map screen where you can see new and upcoming worlds.
Added a few NPCs to the HUB that you can talk to
New Upgrades & Relics
Slightly Reduction in ammo gain from Ammo Crates
Increased Secondary Weapon Health for W3 Boss
Shatter Upgrade is now Common
Mortar Mines upgrade now reduces damage by 25% instead of 50%
Increased Laser Designator Jet damage
World map now shows current world
Added sounds to W1 Boss (can't believe he didn't have sounds for most of his abilities)

Bugfixes

Fixed issue where tiered upgrades where stacking more than they should have
Containers when choosing upgrades are now closer to eachoter to prevent them falling outside of the screen
Various small fixes and improvements

Source

Steam News / 31 January 2026

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