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Steam News8 May 20261mo ago

BattleStick is Back!

BattleStick Returns After a lot of community feedback and requests, the core features that made the original BattleStick experience so popular are coming back in Stickforge. Including the greatest one : it's FREE.

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What changed

0 fixes4 additions2 changes0 removals
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
  • Server
  • Balance
changedBattleStick ReturnsThe goal is simple: bring back the fast-paced competitive multiplayer gameplay, while improving the overall experience with modern systems and better performance.
addedFriends & Squad SystemWhether you're playing casually with friends or building a competitive group, the new squad system is designed to make online play smoother and more social.
addedFree Web VersionYou can now jump into the battle instantly on Stickforge.com without downloading the Steam version.
addedFree Web VersionThe web version has also been improved with a new compressed asset downloading system, reducing loading times and making it much faster to get into matches directly from your browser.
changedFree Web VersionOpen the game, join the official server automatically and start fighting in seconds.
addedNew weapons and recoil systemNew weapons have been added: the P90 and the Sniper. A recoil system have been added too for those weapons and already existing weapons like the crossbow.

BattleStick Returns

After a lot of community feedback and requests, the core features that made the original BattleStick experience so popular are coming back in Stickforge. Including the greatest one : it's FREE.

PLAY ONLINE FOR FREE ON Stickforge.com

The goal is simple: bring back the fast-paced competitive multiplayer gameplay, while improving the overall experience with modern systems and better performance.

Global Leaderboard

Compete against players from around the world and fight your way to the top of the global rankings.

Every match matters. Earn victories, improve your stats, and build your reputation as one of the strongest Stickmen in the game. Whether you play casually or grind for the #1 position, the leaderboard will track your progress and showcase the best players globally.

Will your name reach the top?

Friends & Squad System

Multiplayer is always better with friends.

Invite players directly, create your own squad, and join matches together on the same team. Squads make it easier to coordinate, stay grouped, and dominate matches as a team instead of playing alone.

Whether you're playing casually with friends or building a competitive group, the new squad system is designed to make online play smoother and more social.

Free Web Version

You can now jump into the battle instantly on Stickforge.com without downloading the Steam version.

The web version has also been improved with a new compressed asset downloading system, reducing loading times and making it much faster to get into matches directly from your browser.

Open the game, join the official server automatically and start fighting in seconds.

NOTE: The Steam version is preferable for account management, while the web version gives you the ability to easily export/import your account and switch between browsers.

New weapons and recoil system

New weapons have been added: the P90 and the Sniper. A recoil system have been added too for those weapons and already existing weapons like the crossbow.

Source

Steam News / 8 May 2026

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