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Major Content Update - May 1st

Wireworks v1.3 is a major content update, with new systems and items that introduce more variety and tools to play with. Major Additions: 40 New Items: Featuring a brand new item type with a unique mechanic, Tools.

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What changed

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  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
addedMajor Additions:40 New Items : Featuring a brand new item type with a unique mechanic, Tools.
addedMajor Additions:2 New Unlockable Characters: Centered around Tools and Pets . These will be unlocked automatically if their requirements were met before the update.
addedMajor Additions:15 New Skills: For new synergies with the new items and mechanics.
changedOther Changes:Shop Rebalance: Shop item pools now differ based on character chosen, reducing randomness.
changedOther Changes:Item changes and Reworks: Some older items were changed or redesigned to be more useful.
addedOther Changes:New Steam Achievements: For winning with the new characters.

Wireworks changes

added40 New Items : Featuring a brand new item type with a unique mechanic, Tools.
added2 New Unlockable Characters: Centered around Tools and Pets . These will be unlocked automatically if their requirements were met before the update.
added15 New Skills: For new synergies with the new items and mechanics.
changedShop Rebalance: Shop item pools now differ based on character chosen, reducing randomness.
changedItem changes and Reworks: Some older items were changed or redesigned to be more useful.

Wireworks v1.3 is a major content update, with new systems and items that introduce more variety and tools to play with.

Major Additions:

  • 40 New Items: Featuring a brand new item type with a unique mechanic, Tools.

  • 2 New Unlockable Characters: Centered around Tools and Pets.

    These will be unlocked automatically if their requirements were met before the update.

  • 15 New SkillsFor new synergies with the new items and mechanics.

Other Changes:

  • Shop Rebalance: Shop item pools now differ based on character chosen, reducing randomness.

  • Item changes and ReworksSome older items were changed or redesigned to be more useful.
  • New Steam AchievementsFor winning with the new characters.

Item Changes:

The following items have been redesigned/Improved:

  • Fish: Now swims around enemies.

  • PenguinImproved base speed and targeting.
  • Bolt: Now targets nearest enemy to base.

  • Watering CanDamage increased. [2 DMG -> 3 DMG]
  • LongstaffDamage increased. [1 DMG -> 2 DMG]
  • Wind GemDamage increased. [1 DMG -> 2 DMG]
  • ExplosiveReworked item into a screen-wide explosive with long CD.
  • WrenchReworked item into a Tool with Mech buffs.
  • ScrewdriverReworked item into a Tool with Module buffs.
  • RepeaterNow only repeats Hit and Kill effects. (Added new items to repeat Wand/Tool effects.)

The next updates for now will be mostly focused on balance and localization.

As always, you can reach out any time and offer feedback on the Steam discussion boards or our community Discord. All feedback is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy, and good luck!

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Steam News / 1 May 2026

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