Patch notes, behind-the-scenes and what is next for Nightwave.https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-7-0-nightwave-is-here/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-7-0-nightwave-is-here/A new name, a new look, and the biggest update yet. Plus one perfect shot. (v0.1.7.0)Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchnightwavehttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/announcing-nightwave/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/announcing-nightwave/Our open-world zombie survival game has a name, a home, and a Steam page on the way.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTannouncementnightwavehttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-8-nightwave-part-6-co-op-testing/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-8-nightwave-part-6-co-op-testing/Early co-op testing: host a world and play with friends. (v0.1.6.8)Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchnightwavemultiplayerhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-7-nightwave-part-5-one-more-night/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-7-nightwave-part-5-one-more-night/Daily goals, a dusk forecast, a dawn report card, streaks and Survivor rank. (v0.1.6.7)Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchnightwaveprogressionhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-6-nightwave-part-4-tutorial-2-0/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-6-nightwave-part-4-tutorial-2-0/A 23-step tutorial in four chapters that teaches the details. (v0.1.6.6)Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchnightwavetutorialhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-5-nightwave-part-3-build-mode-2-0/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-5-nightwave-part-3-build-mode-2-0/Hold Q for the build wheel, fewer keys to learn, and pieces that pop into place. (v0.1.6.5)Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchnightwavebuildinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-4-nightwave-part-2-building-got-bigger/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-4-nightwave-part-2-building-got-bigger/Walls, floors and roofs are twice the size. A house takes a quarter of the pieces. (v0.1.6.4)Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchnightwavebuildinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-3-nightwave-part-1-glowgrave-becomes-nightwave/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-3-nightwave-part-1-glowgrave-becomes-nightwave/The game takes its final name: Nightwave. (v0.1.6.3)Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchnightwaverenamehttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-2-a-new-title-screen-smoother-play/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-2-a-new-title-screen-smoother-play/A moonlit bayou title screen, no more mid-stride freezes, and a sharper picture. (v0.1.6.2)Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchgraphicsperformancehttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-1-bug-fixes/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-1-bug-fixes/Beds remembered, no saving dead, gentler tornadoes and more. (v0.1.6.1)Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogfixeshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-0-bayou-beyond-is-out/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-6-0-bayou-beyond-is-out/Fourteen drops in one: combat, mods, perks, power, kitchens, creatures, the Bayou and the sea. (v0.1.6.0)Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchbayou & beyondhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-14-bayou-beyond-part-13-controller-accessibility/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-14-bayou-beyond-part-13-controller-accessibility/Full controller support, a hotbar radial, and a whole accessibility section. (v0.1.5.14)Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondaccessibilityhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-13-bayou-beyond-part-12-living-world-secrets-the-map/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-13-bayou-beyond-part-12-living-world-secrets-the-map/World events, 60 lore pieces, hidden caches, map pins, a minimap and zip lines. (v0.1.5.13)Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondworldhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-12-bayou-beyond-part-11-the-sea/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-12-bayou-beyond-part-11-the-sea/Coastlines, boats, sharks, sea fishing, and the Glowing Leviathan. (v0.1.5.12)Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondseahttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-11-bayou-beyond-part-10-the-bayou/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-11-bayou-beyond-part-10-the-bayou/A fifth land: Cajun swamp country, with its own story, dead and rewards. (v0.1.5.11)Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondbiomesstoryhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-10-bayou-beyond-part-9-creatures-companions/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-10-bayou-beyond-part-9-creatures-companions/A dog, a mount for every land, wolf packs, tracking and livestock. (v0.1.5.10)Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondcreatureshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-9-bayou-beyond-part-8-cooking-brewing/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-9-bayou-beyond-part-8-cooking-brewing/Real kitchens, 30 dishes, food that spoils, and the Cookbook. (v0.1.5.9)Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondcookinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-8-bayou-beyond-part-7-machines-research/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-8-bayou-beyond-part-7-machines-research/Machines that work while you are away, an Engineer job, and a 13-tech research tree. (v0.1.5.8)Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondpowerhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-7-bayou-beyond-part-6-power/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-7-bayou-beyond-part-6-power/Generators for every land, auto-wiring, batteries, and things that run on them. (v0.1.5.7)Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondpowerhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-6-bayou-beyond-part-5-building-tools/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-6-bayou-beyond-part-5-building-tools/Blueprints, six starter designs, move, upgrade in place and whole-building repair. (v0.1.5.6)Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondbuildinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-5-bayou-beyond-part-4-inventory-crafting/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-5-bayou-beyond-part-4-inventory-crafting/Craft from nearby chests, favourites, sorting, stash-all and gear comparisons. (v0.1.5.5)Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondquality of lifehttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-4-bayou-beyond-part-3-perk-trees/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-4-bayou-beyond-part-3-perk-trees/Six perk trees with 48 perks and capstones that change how you play. (v0.1.5.4)Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondprogressionhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-3-bayou-beyond-part-2-weapon-mods-gear-tiers/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-3-bayou-beyond-part-2-weapon-mods-gear-tiers/Five gear tiers, 21 attachments, a Gunsmith Bench, wear and weapon mastery. (v0.1.5.3)Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondweaponshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-2-bayou-beyond-part-1-combat-feel/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-2-bayou-beyond-part-1-combat-feel/Knockdowns, melee combos, shove and parry, and hits with weight. (v0.1.5.2)Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMTdevlogbayou & beyondcombathttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-1-fit-finish/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-1-fit-finish/No more frozen legs, enemy health bars, proper ceilings and bigger doors. (v0.1.5.1)Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMTdevlogpolishhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-0-the-reclaiming-the-last-light/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-5-0-the-reclaiming-the-last-light/The Reclaiming is out, with a second ending: The Last Light. (v0.1.5.0)Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchthe reclaimingendinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-24-the-reclaiming-part-7-frontier-seasons/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-24-the-reclaiming-part-7-frontier-seasons/One world with all four lands, and spring, summer, autumn and winter. (v0.1.4.24)Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogthe reclaimingworldseasonshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-23-the-reclaiming-part-6-the-underground/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-23-the-reclaiming-part-6-the-underground/A dungeon under every land, with bosses and blueprints you can only find down there. (v0.1.4.23)Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogthe reclaimingdungeonshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-22-the-reclaiming-part-5-territory/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-22-the-reclaiming-part-5-territory/Infested sectors, nests with Hive Hearts, and Reclamation Beacons. (v0.1.4.22)Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogthe reclaimingnestshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-21-the-reclaiming-part-4-stories-of-the-blossom-the-r/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-21-the-reclaiming-part-4-stories-of-the-blossom-the-r/The Cherry Blossom and Alien lands get their own stories. (v0.1.4.21)Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogthe reclaimingstoryhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-20-the-reclaiming-part-3-stories-of-the-forest-tundra/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-20-the-reclaiming-part-3-stories-of-the-forest-tundra/Each land gets its own seven-chapter story. The first two arrive. (v0.1.4.20)Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogthe reclaimingstoryhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-19-the-reclaiming-part-2-settlements/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-19-the-reclaiming-part-2-settlements/Your campfire becomes a town, with jobs, needs and morale. (v0.1.4.19)Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogthe reclaimingsettlementshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-18-the-reclaiming-part-1-survivors/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-18-the-reclaiming-part-1-survivors/You are not alone any more. Rescue survivors and bring them home. (v0.1.4.18)Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogthe reclaimingsurvivorshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-17-safe-camps-better-blades/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-17-safe-camps-better-blades/Campfires make safe zones, undo and redo, easy roofing, and forged blades. (v0.1.4.17)Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogbuildingweaponshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-16-ruined-neighborhoods/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-16-ruined-neighborhoods/Overgrown streets of broken houses, full of loot and the dead who lived there. (v0.1.4.16)Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogworldloothttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-15-clarity-a-calmer-screen/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-15-clarity-a-calmer-screen/One goal everywhere, a quieter HUD, and a shorter tutorial. (v0.1.4.15)Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevloguitutorialhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-14-eaves/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-14-eaves/Roofs now hang half a metre past the walls. (v0.1.4.14)Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMTdevlogbuildinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-13-four-keys-that-build-for-you/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-13-four-keys-that-build-for-you/Roofs that pick their own shape, and Roof it, Wall it, Floor it and Storey +1. (v0.1.4.13)Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogbuildinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-12-building-that-holds-its-line/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-12-building-that-holds-its-line/Walls that keep their height, roofs you can build on, and rebuilt weapon models. (v0.1.4.12)Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogbuildingweaponshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-11-an-installer-of-our-own/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-11-an-installer-of-our-own/A branded installer, walkable stairs, and flat walls that look flat. (v0.1.4.11)Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogdesktopbuildinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-10-bullet-hell-fuse-your-build/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-10-bullet-hell-fuse-your-build/Finer effects, tier-15 gear, Fusion, adaptive Threat, and 2x speed. (v0.1.4.10)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMTdevlogbullet hellhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-9-roofs-that-fit-a-reason-to-keep-playing/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-9-roofs-that-fit-a-reason-to-keep-playing/Self-fitting roofs, snapping stairs, and long-term Bullet Hell progression. (v0.1.4.9)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMTdevlogbuildingbullet hellhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-8-sharper-shadows-better-nights/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-8-sharper-shadows-better-nights/Shadows three times sharper, a moonlit night, and hit flashes. (v0.1.4.8)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMTdevloggraphicshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-7-clean-surfaces-weapons-held-right/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-7-clean-surfaces-weapons-held-right/No more stripes, see-through glass, and weapons that point the right way. (v0.1.4.7)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMTdevlogfixesarthttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-6-fixes-that-matter/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-6-fixes-that-matter/HUD back in place, walls that join, arrows that fly true, and 8 new Bullet Hell weapons. (v0.1.4.6)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMTdevlogfixesbullet hellhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-5-grave-glow/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-5-grave-glow/Five stranger infected, the Glowforged tier, and Bullet Hell evolutions. (v0.1.4.5)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTdevlogzombiesgearbullet hellhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-4-a-trailer-shot-inside-the-game/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-4-a-trailer-shot-inside-the-game/A 30-second cinematic cut, staged live in the real game. (v0.1.4.4)Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMTdevlogtrailerhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-3-survival-glow-up-comic-book-roadkill/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-3-survival-glow-up-comic-book-roadkill/Five new zombies, eight weapons, sixteen gear pieces, and POW! roadkill. (v0.1.4.3)Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMTdevlogzombiesweaponshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-2-quality-of-life-hotbar-packs-snow/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-2-quality-of-life-hotbar-packs-snow/Ten hotbar slots, 100-slot backpacks, a flashlight, and nicer snow. (v0.1.4.2)Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTdevlogquality of lifehttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-1-the-game-becomes-glowgrave/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-4-1-the-game-becomes-glowgrave/A new name, a whole new look, and Bullet Hell rebuilt from the ground up. (v0.1.4.1)Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTdevlogpatchrenamebullet hellhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-3-the-bone-altar-demolish-mode/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-3-the-bone-altar-demolish-mode/A Bullet Hell hub with heroes and upgrades, graze & Overdrive, and better building tools. (v0.1.3)Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:13:00 GMTdevlogbullet hellbuildinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-2-bullet-hell-mode-is-born/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-2-bullet-hell-mode-is-born/A second game mode, trinkets, new gear slots, ore, and rebindable controls. (v0.1.2)Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:29:00 GMTdevlogbullet hellgearhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-1-operation-lifeline-gone-fishin/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-1-operation-lifeline-gone-fishin/The first ending, and fishing with a reel minigame. (v0.1.1)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:10:00 GMTdevlogendingfishinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-0-0-weather-that-wants-you-dead/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-1-0-0-weather-that-wants-you-dead/Settling snow, five natural disasters, true aim-down-sights and 30 cosmetics. (v0.1.0.0)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:11:00 GMTdevlogpatchweatherdisastershttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-9-archery-smoother-menus/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-9-archery-smoother-menus/Perfect-release shots, elemental arrows, bullet-time bullseyes, and no more "click to play". (v0.0.9)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:17:00 GMTdevlogcombatarcheryhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-8-lights-roofs-defences/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-8-lights-roofs-defences/21 pieces per set, 37 lights, a full defence set, and a fairer first night. (v0.0.8)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:43:00 GMTdevlogbuildinglightingdefencehttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-7-homesteads-farming-cooking/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-7-homesteads-farming-cooking/Cheaper building, three new sets, gardens, a barbecue and furniture. (v0.0.7)Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:41:00 GMTdevlogbuildingfarmingcookinghttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-6-gear-up-the-progression-loop/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-6-gear-up-the-progression-loop/Armour and backpacks, traders, contracts, hunting, supply drops and nastier zombies. (v0.0.6)Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:44:00 GMTdevloggearprogressionhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-5-make-your-survivor-drift/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-5-make-your-survivor-drift/A character creator, handbrake drifting, roads, wildlife and new places to loot. (v0.0.5)Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:19:00 GMTdevlogcharactervehiclesworldhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-4-three-new-lands-guardians-wheels/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-4-three-new-lands-guardians-wheels/Tundra, Cherry Blossom and the Alien World, four guardian bosses, vehicles, and a desktop build. (v0.0.4)Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:47:00 GMTdevlogbiomesbossesvehicleshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-3-snap-building-a-bigger-arsenal/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-3-snap-building-a-bigger-arsenal/Grid snap building, five building sets, scopes, and a pile of new weapons. (v0.0.3)Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:46:00 GMTdevlogbuildingweaponshttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-2-the-polish-pass/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-2-the-polish-pass/Rebuilt models, a living forest, and a 22-step tutorial. (v0.0.2)Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:41:00 GMTdevlogarttutorialhttps://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-1-day-one-dropping-in/https://blog.nightwave.freethevibe.com/v0-0-1-day-one-dropping-in/An empty folder, a plan, and a forest full of the dead. Where Nightwave started. (v0.0.1)Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMTdevlogorigins