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Bulken

Also known as Bulken, b, bulken

Bulken is a rogue-like action-RPG where you find yourself on a gigantic derelict spaceship filled with lurking monsters.

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19 May 2026

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AnnouncementPublished 17 May 2026

v1.70.0-AlphaBulken Update 1.70.0-Alpha

Update 1.70.0-Alpha Added two alternate themes (WIP) to deck entry- and secret areas: 'Quarters' & 'Scaffolds'. Updated tool tips on the run selection panel. Added a healing pad to The Passage. Service Tunnel Spawners:…

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April 2026
Update 1.69.0-Alpha Added story beats to contextualize security checkpoints and confiscation of items. Tweaked Exit panel UI and improved communication of upgrade picking. Tweaked mainframe intro. Removed hover on the d…v1.69.0-Alpha17 changesFixUI/audioSecurity19 Apr 2026
March 2026
Bulken Update 1.67.0-Alphav1.67.0-Alpha Added a new lower deck type (Passage) to deck 20. Added an evade-dash to creeps. Buttons now open instantly if no enemies are near (with a few exceptions) Added randomly placed vending machine and recycler…Announcementv1.67.0-Alpha19 changesFixGameplay08 Mar 2026
February 2026
v1.64.0-Alpha Art update to Engine lower decks and tweaked setups. Art updated for breakable barrier prop. Increased creep and aracling movement speed. Mrk2 Chips are now unlocked already at tier 3 instead of tier 5. Sc…v1.64.0-Alpha21 changes2 numericFixStore04 Feb 2026
December 2025
v1.63.1-Alpha Updated aracling egg art and animation. Added more breakable props. Some breakable props (like glass) will now allow bullets to continue after hitting them. Art update to cryo area in Mainframe deck and ot…v1.63.1-Alpha6 changesFixGameplayStore22 Dec 2025
Bulken Update 1.63.0-Alphav1.63.0-Alpha Default control scheme is now WASD: Dash button is now the Spacebar key by default. Scan button is now the F key by default. Strike is now Left Mouse Button by default. Updated player cc mechanics: legs no…Announcementv1.63.0-Alpha10 changesFixGameplay14 Dec 2025
November 2025
v1.62.0-Alpha When starting a new (non-prologue) run the player is now presented with a loadout package panel. Fixed various interaction issues with Hatches. Hatches are now highlighted by scanning and their UI is more…v1.62.0-Alpha11 changesFixGameplayStore30 Nov 2025
October 2025
Bulken Update 1.57Alpha 1.57 Starting areas on upper decks, as well as secret dungeons, are now procedurally generated featuring new (WIP) artwork. These PCG spaces grow in size and challenge with the game progression. Secret dungeons no…Eventv1.5717 changes1 numericFix25 Oct 2025
August 2025
Bulken Update 1.53Alpha 1.53 Updated Drone enemy art. Added animation to indicate when drones have spotted the player. Death effect improvements for enemies: Added early concept for "overkill" death FXs. Implemented on Creeps when killed…Announcementv1.5319 changesFixGameplay01 Aug 2025
July 2025
Bulken Update 1.52Alpha 1.52 Upgraded engine to UE 5.6 Improved pistol and smg bullet trail FX and sound. Improved Aracling death FX. Fixed missing decals on enemy deaths. Fixed issue where doors would sometimes be missing. Fixed a bug w…Announcementv1.5213 changesFixUI/audio02 Jul 2025
May 2025
Bulken Update 1.50Alpha 1.50 Updated room presentation: Refactored how props like cabinets and doors are added to rooms for more dynamic and light-weight setups. (I used to bind them manually to the room in blueprints for each section bu…Announcementv1.509 changesFixGameplay04 May 2025
March 2025
Alpha 1.49 Tweaked Mainframe deck. Environment update to the quarantine deck. Added sound FX and floating text when player clears status effects with healing pad. Tweaked room lighting, slight reduction overall. Fixed o…v1.4911 changesFixBalanceStore17 Mar 2025

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